Went for appetizers, drinks and dessert. did not disappoint! Menu shown was in mid June. Our server was very knowledge and attentive. Hosts were very sweet! Nothing crazy or fun with decor. Highly recommend the espresso martini! It is made with Vietnamese coffee, new favorite espresso martini! The rose martini was delicious as well. Also highly recommend the Candy Bar for dessert, and split it with someone. It is delicious but super rich. All the food we ate was yummy! None of the mains were speaking to us, but maybe next time!! read more

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This restaurant had interesting vegan offerings; I'm sad it has closed. Nice ambiance. New one, called Nils, opening in 2 weeks. Mediterranean options. read more

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We took advantage of the Labor Day weekend and drove to Wilmington. This was our last day in the area and thought we would celebrate with style by dining in one of the notable restaurants in the area. This was one of the more recommended places to visit. And I'm happy that it didn't fail. The decor was subdued and tasteful and reservations were easy to come by. We got an awesome table facing the street by the door. It was nice and warm so it didn't bother us too much when the door opened for people to get in. We were supposed to order the following entrees - Mahi Mahi - Raw Oysters - St. Louis Ribs - Potato Salad Unfortunately, the menus changed when we arrived so that left us with the following alterations - Changin' Ways Fried Chicken - Six Baked Oysters - Six Raw Oysters - A mocktail and a Guiness - A brownie and marshmallow dessert The fried chicken was well seasoned and tasty. Not spectacular but filling given the fairly generous portion. I'll give this a B+ The baked oysters were delicious but I wish there was more. This gets an A-. Likewise for the raw oysters (yes, I ordered same, cooked two different ways - is it obvious I love them?) My wife's cocktail was refreshing and mildly addicting. I wish I ordered the same instead of my stout. But how can you not pick a nice pint of Guiness when the establishment has it? The brownie dessert was good. Again, not spectacular but satisfying, nonetheless. A solid B+. I was going to give this place 4 stars but it's the service that elevated the experience to a 5-star rating. The staff was friendly, accommodating and helpful in recommending the choices as well as allowing us to sit even though we were 30 minutes ahead of our reservation. We were willing to wait, but they wouldn't have any of it. They asked us to wait for 3 minutes and found the perfect table. We will definitely be back! read more

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I've been to Pinpoint three times now and all of the times were great. Menu is always changing so keeps it interesting. Most of the food and ingredients are local too, so that's nice. Parking garage and lot are right across the street or if you're lucky you can park on the street. From the most recent visit, we started off with the assorted pickled carrots, cucumbers, green beans, cauliflower, and parsnip. I liked the green beans the most because it had more seasoning, was the most flavorful. The one I liked the least was parsnip, only because I'm not a big parsnip fan. The rest of the pickled vegetables were very vinegary. For dinner, I had the spear caught grouper which came with a mixture of spring peas, black-eyed peas, asparagus, cooked collard greens, flavored with herbs and fresh mint, mezcal strawberry beurre rouge sauce. Black Eyed Peas mixture had a tinge of spiciness. My partner had the 1855 NY strip 48, which came with smoked carrots, asparagus, mushrooms, parsnip purée and a chimichurri sauce. Both of our dishes were delicious, wish I could make these at home. What could've been better is if the collard greens were cut into smaller pieces as they were just long strands I had to keep slurping up. Regardless, I loved the abundance of vegetables. Also had complementary bread, which was good, fresh, served with butter. Would've been better if they were served warm though. Bread is made in-house. For dessert, we tried the German chocolate cake with a coconut and pecan filling, cacao nibs, salted caramel and dulce de leche served with a scoop of house made vanilla ice cream. It was so divine and perfect! One of the best desserts ever and best ice cream. It hit all the spots with different textures and flavor. It was like a brownie cake. To celebrate my birthday they sat us at the booth seat right at the window, which was fine. But it was a little annoying to eat dinner at the time right when the sun was going down, with the sun shining in my face. At least it made for good people watching. Limited high chairs are available. read more

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After a fun day at the Azalea festival, this was great spot to fuel up on food before hitting the road! Our server was excellent at explaining the menu items that change daily. It was neat knowing that they support local as much as possible, and create a lot of things in house! The Lamb Tagliatelle was the clear winner for us, with the delicious house made noodles and tender slices of lamb. The oysters tasted very fresh, and I loved all three varieties they had to offer. The chicken sandwich, however, has a bit of an odd taste that was either due to the strawberry barbecue sauce or the slaw, but the chicken itself was quite good. The fries were nice and crispy as well. I was also a fan of the homemade bread. Overall, a great spot if you're looking for unique dishes and a cool interior vibe, all while supporting local! read more

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Fantastic meal at Pinpoint in downtown Wilmington! Modern atmosphere and friendly staff as you walk in the door. Our reservation was seated right away and they acknowledged our birthday celebration with a toast and a sign. This farm to table restaurant had a great variety of options for appetizers and entrees, all in season. Cocktails were very well crafted. Food was amazing! Everything we had was incredibly fresh and had dynamic flavors. We didn't have room for dessert but they all sounded great. Definitely a top notch restaurant! read more

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After realizing I had an expiring Save30 and an engagement to celebrate, my fiancé and I made a reservation for a Tuesday night dinner at PinPoint. I noted in our reservation that we were celebrating, so our awesome waiter, Ryan, started us off with sparkling rose to celebrate! The menu all looked amazing, so it was hard to narrow down the options. We finally decided to split the honey carrot salad to start. It had whipped goat cheese, honeyed roasted carrots, and salad, along with something to add crunch, and was delicious! Then I had the rose martini which was lovely, and the grouper entree- so fresh and tasty! My fiance had the strip steak, cooked medium. It honestly was one of the best steaks either of us have had in quite awhile! Then we shared the basque cheesecake with berries for dessert. Ryan added a candle to it for us which was so sweet! Great experience, nothing rushed, not loud, delicious food. read more

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Service and food was solid. Raw oysters were very good. Everyone liked their entrees. I would eat there again

PinPoint is all about giving you the freshest local ingredients and putting a unique spin on dishes. Because of that, the menu is always changing so be sure to check before you visit as it is a smaller menu. We tried the seafood pasta which used a delicious sourdough noodle and pesto cream sauce. We also enjoyed the mushroom peach bbq platter. The sauce was sweet but the smoked carrots gave it a nice balance. Lastly, we tried the fingerling potatoes which were crispy, garlicky and everything you'd want. The service was EXCEPTIONAL. Best I've had in awhile. Everyone was attentive, genuinely friendly, were passionate about the menu and food. I would recommend for a special meal! read more

PinPoint Restaurant - New American Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Wonderful experience, food was amazing , service was excellent! Highly recommend PinPoint for a special evening

Wow! Spot on delicious food in Old Wilmington. They had great food, the NY Strip, Swordfish and Beef Tartare were all hits. Our chatty waiter was a hoot and the accommodations made for one of our selective eaters was above and beyond. Really tasty. Excellent meal. read more

My wife and I come out from SoCal about 1-2 times a year to visit family. We always look forward to eating places we'll never get back home. Waffle House is our East Coast In n Out (don't judge us). We gotta have it every time we visit. Our new place, however, is PinPoint. Everything is absolutely top notch. The bread, the wine, the cocktails the oysters. Everything is expertly prepared and tastes heavenly. They were even kind enough to accommodate my sister in law's allergies and preferences by totally changing the sauce she got with her fish. Our server was highly knowledgeable and super kind. I can't wait to come back. Pinpoint is our new must have every time we visit. See y'all next year! read more

PinPoint Restaurant - New American Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

PinPoint lives up to its reviews and reputation. This is an excellent restaurant. Menu isn't large but they execute everything very well. Great place for a special occasion. Just note. It is expensive. Know that before you go. Also, make a reservation. You can do this online and via Open Table. read more

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I loved the experience! A beautiful restaurant with some of the nicest bartenders I have ever met! They were very personable. The art in the restaurant was beautiful and gave it the perfect touch. I tried multiple dishes, nothing I didn't enjoy. read more

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This place was such a gem. Located in Historic Downtown Wilmington, PinPoint is the perfect place to sample all of Wilmington's finest. We booked a reservation with OpenTable and were pleasantly surprised at how quiet and spacious the restaurant was. Our server talked us through each of the items on the menu and we tried a good amount of everything! The oysters were our favorite by far, they had a juicy saltiness to them that I just loved. We ordered the pimento cheese as our other appetizer as well as the local mahi and local grouper for our entrees. Both dishes were incredibly unique in their flavor profile and were the PERFECT size. Dessert was again a perfectly sized apple skillet that capped off a fantastic visit to Wilmington! read more

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Pinpoint totally delivered. The mixed greens salad with grilled peaches, stracciatella and pickled blueberries was my absolute favorite. Such a good balance of flavors and such a unique flavor combination, loved it. We also had the fresh fish and the pork-chop, both equally good. The Candy Bar desert was also so unique, the popcorn ice cream was unexpected and delicious. The beverage menu was also on point, we enjoyed local brews and a delicious French rose. Quinn was our server and he was wonderful, made the night even better. He was so knowledgeable and genuinely excited about the menu options. Overall, best meal of our vacation in the area, by quite a lot. Would definitely recommend this local spot . read more

We dropped in for drinks only tonight as we were headed next door to "Channel" for a YES Event. Nate the bartender nailed these drinks this evening with the perfect summer cocktails, the wife's Victuallers Word and My Clergy's Cooler were just amazing and made with Nate's hands. Well Done Brother! read more

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Just a delightful dinner experience - from the time we were escorted to our table until the "goodbyes" at the door. It is obvious the people here are determined to treat you in a first class manner and they didn't disappoint. The idea of farm-to-table is interesting and they make it work. My Mahi-Mahi was perfectly prepared and my wife thoroughly enjoyed her pork tenderloin. Oh, one other thing: the BEST Manhattan I've had in years. read more

Everything was delicious! It was our first night in Wilmington for my brothers wedding and this place was recommended. It did not disappoint! Would definitely recommend!! read more

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We made reservations for Thanksgiving dinner at Pinpoint. There were 4 of us. When the food arrived, the sides were all mixed together. We were given a plate of sides the same size as the two tables next to us that were both parties of two. Really? What shocked us was the small amount of turkey, and let's not forget that the waiter forgot our ham halfway through our meal. When we asked if we could get more sides if we were still hungry the waiter said he would have to "ask the chef". It was awkward and embarrassing. The apple pie was cold and tasted fairly good. It was just too cold, but the least of our concerns. All the parties of two went home with leftovers and we left hungry. $400 for a turkey dinner for 4 that was barely enough food? It's sad that restaurants would take advantage of people. We visit Wilmington often, and we will just put Pinpoint on the do not eat list. read more

Fantastic meal at Pinpoint in downtown Wilmington! Modern atmosphere and friendly staff as you walk in the door. Our reservation was seated right away and they acknowledged our birthday celebration with a toast and a sign. This farm to table restaurant had a great variety of options for appetizers and entrees, all in season. Cocktails were very well crafted. Food was amazing! Everything we had was incredibly fresh and had dynamic flavors. We didn't have room for dessert but they all sounded great. Definitely a top notch restaurant read more

It wasn't amazing but it was very good. Our server was nice enough and the ambiance was absolutely fine if nothing special. It could be plucked up and plopped in any small city in the South and would look perfectly appropriate. As to the food -- very well done but nothing really stood out too much-- 1. Oysters were well shucked and tasty; 2. Beef Tartare was pretty interesting with tzatziki and really tasty pita chips -- probably the most memorable thing; 3. Grouper with parsnip purée and root vegetables was really well done but nothing amazing: 4. Smoked cauliflower with roasted carrots, sautéed mushrooms, braised greens and yogurt sauce was very tasty, especially the mushrooms and the harissa on the cauliflower; 5. Strawberry pavlova was a pretty solid rendition of the genre And 6. Sorbets were good though the basil and balsamic one was incredibly icy. Overall it was absolutely good and I would definitely recommend it. Also I will say I did like it better than its more famous neighbor Manna and, unlike Seabird, it was actually open, but I am not clamoring for a return visit in the very near future. read more

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Amazing service, incredible food, and the perfect date night location! I always love going to PinPoint, but they knocked it out of the park the other night! Octopus is my favorite food and restaurants in the USA rarely prepare it correctly. PinPoint's chefs made the most tender and perfect octopus! It's the way it should be--it should NEVER be chewy! RUN don't walk to try the octopus on the menu right now! Who knows how long it will be there.... read more

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We enjoy ourselves during our dinner here. The restraint has a nice ambience. Host and waiter were nice and attentive. Drinks were strong. Although I'm used to a little more fruity drinks. Nice portion. Not too little or not too much. We finished our dinner nothing left. I'd go back. read more

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Absolutely delicious seafood! Every dish was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. The grilled shrimp and garlic butter lobster were especially memorable. Highly recommend this place for any seafood lover! read more

Theyve gotten rid of the awkward bartenders and hostess since my last review. It's a solid place now. Food is good, wine list is consistent and good. I do recommend. read more

I went out for date night with my boyfriend and we had such a perfect experience here! Drink list was varied from approachable to stout. I ordered the watermelon mojito and my boyfriend got the Blind Melon. Service was tailored to us and our server, Ryan, made sure to keep the laughs and celebrations throughout. He made us feel comfortable and educated us on everything we were eating. We also noticed the teamwork in the restaurant, and really appreciated that. Thank you so much Ryan! read more

PinPoint Restaurant - Fried Chicken with collards - New American Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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So anything less than recommending this restaurant to go to right now, would not be serving the Yelp! Community right. Great menu, focused and constantly changing with the availability of locally sourced food. Creative, and incredibly delicious. If you get Ryan as a server, you are lucky! He is attentive and very knowledgeable on the food choices. Absolutely one of the best night outs in a long time, the Octopus was incredible. Just go enjoy, and indulge. read more

First time eating at this restaurant. Staff was very friendly and it was obviously a popular place in historical Wilmington. Apparently the menu is small for a reason. Not very kid friendly menu but we had some interesting items. The pear salad was wonderful and fresh. There was 2 things I liked on my vegetable plate but I wasn't crazy about the onion fold over empanada(?) or the pickled okra (you can't go by me). My husband got the red snapper and he thought it was really good and cleaned his plate. My daughter got the fried chicken but none of us were crazy about all of the different spices surrounding the chicken. The waitress was kind enough to replace it with a bowl of pasta with butter and Parmesan cheese. All in all it wasn't a bad experience and we liked the fact that everything was fresh. read more

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Theo entire meal was delicious. My husband and our friends ordered oysters which they loved. I had the melon salad which was divine! For entrees, three of us ordered the grouper, which was delicious. The fourth person had spiny lobster ceviche, which was also a hit. And to top it off we had dessert Rave reviews all around for the cheesecake, blueberry crumble cake, blondie and the cheeseboard. Drinks were good and our server was attentive. read more

Great restaurant, inventive food. Waiter was fun and knowledgeable. A misstep or 2, but overall a great dinner and the waiter and management more than made up for it and bent over backwards to make sure it was a good dining experience! read more

The only issue we had was the time it took to get our food. We were seated before 6:00 pm, ordered by six and didn't get our food until 6:45!!! End of negative review.... The Mahi Mahi was TERRIFIC!!! Loved how the accompanying grits, green beans and cauliflower were prepared. The fish.....D-licious!!! The other person at the table enjoyed the oysters and the peach salad. They enjoyed their food too. I'm not sure why it took so long as the rush hadn't arrived yet - but the food was definitely fantastic!! read more

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Ugg. Smallest oysters ever! $32 for 12 and barely fit into 1/4 teaspoon! Would not recommend. Smallest lemon ever as it's the piece the bartender won't even use; Remnants! Crackers you could not even find as there were 8 or so about 1/4" size fitted into a small cup. Luckily upon our dismal looks on our face, the mgr came out and comped the oysters. read more

PinPoint Restaurant - Where's the oyster?! - New American Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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PinPoint is my favorite restaurant in Wilmington, hands down. I adore this place. Tucked in a narrow storefront on Market Street downtown, PinPoint has everything I love about a dining destination-- inviting ambience, excellent service, innovative cocktails and delicious food. Full disclosure: I thought I had already written a review of this outstanding establishment back in 2016. My husband and I were celebrating our 21st wedding anniversary and had reservations with two other couples the night Hurricane Matthew was bearing down on the Cape Fear region. We had already been evacuated from Holden Beach, and were riding out the storm with my parents in Leland. Paula Poundstone had canceled her appearance at The Wilson Center, and we feared PinPoint would be closing as well. We needn't have worried. About an hour before our reservation, PinPoint called to make sure our party of six would be arriving. They pulled out all the stops that night. We secured the beautiful round table in the heart of the dining area, and were expertly taken care of by server extraordinaire, Matthew. Coincidence? Since that fateful night, I've been back to PinPoint several times, and each time has been as good as the last. This place knows how to entertain, and they do it right. The cocktails and wine list are on point, and if you grab a seat at the bar, you might get lucky and have Nate explain how a particular drink is made or suggest the perfect wine to accompany a plate of oysters. (And it might not be the wine you'd think. But it will be the right wine to go with those beautiful, briny jewels of the sea.) They are always happy to accommodate my gluten issues, even offering GF crackers as an alternative with my oysters. Which I passed on, as oysters need no additional accoutrements. But those GF crackers are excellent with their house-made pimento cheese. I'm already looking forward to my next visit. read more

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This place is gem in downtown Wilmington. Let me start by saying the food here is delicious. From my cocktail to the almost dessert-like Roots & Fruits salad to that heavenly fried chicken with the accompanying squash, which was one of the best things I've ever eaten. My husband had ordered the grouper but about 10 minutes later they informed him it would have to be Mahi. There were several large groups that were seated right before us so the staff was hustling up and down the steps to get food as quickly as they could but it's gonna take you at least 90 minutes to eat here so plan accordingly. It took us almost 2 hours. Also they had a new hostess they looked like deer in headlights. She seated us at our 2-person chair/banquet table and then returned and made us move. That is really the only issue we had this busy weekend night. read more

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An expensive disappointment. My spouse had the mushroom dish which was original and tasty. I had the seafood pasta which came with 3 lonely, tasteless shrimp, 3 little nice clams and pasta (nice al dente) but the dish was insipid. I don't mind paying a high price for a dish but it has to be memorable. This was, but for the wrong reason. Perhaps I just ordered the wrong dish. read more

Pinpoint is one of those places we've been meaning to go to for a while, but never quite made it. Our loss. At least until now. It was a Saturday night and just the two of us, so we decided to head downtown and see where we ended up. I didn't really think we'd get into pinpoint without a reservation, but we lucked out. Admittedly, it was on the earlier side (6:30). Had we tried an hour later all bets would have been off no doubt. We started with the deviled egg dip appetizer, which came with crackers and simply the best focaccia I've ever had. Light and airy and hard to resist, even for this 'non-bread' person. I went with the Berkshire pork chop with ratatouille and hubby had the pork ragù. My pork chop was very good, but not the best I've had. It was a tiny bit on the dry side and the ratatouille was a little too vinegary for my taste. No complaints at all with the ragù, which was perfectly cooked and extremely tasty. Desert was a 'ring ding' looking concoction which was amazing! The ganache it was coated with was sheer perfection and as smooth as silk. Service was impeccable. Our waiter, Lewis, was professional, funny and knowledgeable. A real treasure for the lucky owners! Speaking of owners, he stopped by after we were finished and asked how everything was. A nice touch. Thank you for a lovely evening! read more

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We absolutely love this restaurant, and the waitstaff are some of the best in Wilmington. We had dinner the other night and surprisingly had issues with two of our dishes, hence the two star deduction. 1). The fried chicken entrée cost $34. What we received was one small drumstick, and one small thigh or wing. Mostly thick batter and what little meat there was, appeared to be slightly undercooked. A joke was made at the table referencing Bojangles was clearly the winner in comparison. Not sure if the chef was aware of how much this item cost but very little thought, skill and talent went into the preparation. 2) we had ordered the octopus that came with mixed vegetables including Japanese eggplant. The preparation of this vegetable was not edible and clearly the chef was unaware the final product. They were burnt on the outside and filled with oil on the inside. If Management is reading this, I highly recommend you have a secret shopper order these items to get their feedback. read more

We got lucky to be seated on a Saturday evening without a reservation. The ambiance was really cool. Very unique place inside. The hostess and our server were very friendly and helpful. The menu is small which we love! This means food is fresh! Very unique options. We opted for a few apps. The drinks and food were tasty and different. Not somewhere I would run back to unless there's something on the new menu I must try. I do recommend it though as it did not disappoint. read more

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Great space (perfect noise balance) Fantastic staff Excellent oysters Interesting wine list/drink menu The food fell a bit short. I had the flounder. When plated and served the kale polenta base was cold. Flounder hot! Too hot. And dry. So the base was plated waiting on the flounder. And the flounder may have been reheated (was requested). And, sadly, not salt, no seasoning, no flavor. Great place but on this night my entree, was not very good. Maybe just an off night and a reheated entree that sat in the hot pass too long read more

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