I was staying next-door at the Home2 suites and the front desk said this was a great place, so I…read morefigured I'd try it out. It's sort of Italian and sort of steak and sort of a little bit of everything. Really clean, strait forward , reasonable menu, nice ambience. It feels kind of high end but the pricing is definitely mid range. I selected the tomato basil soup as my appetizer. It came with a nice toasted crustini. It was a really good soup. It tasted fresh. It had a lot of body to it like, maybe they did the tomatoes here in the house from fresh. It was definitely tomato. The basil was kind in the background, but it was a true red sauce. It was almost tomato paste or tomato sauce flavor. I would've not complained if they given it to me over a bit of penne.. It had a really nice flavor on it not too sweet not too acidic really a very good soup. It came out in a footed coffee cup so you're getting about one cup of soup. The main course was the broiled seafood platter. It was anchored by a large piece of mahi-mahi, that was amazingly well prepared, firm and tasty. To the side of that was a wonderful crabcake, one of the best I've had anywhere and definitely the best in the Carolinas. It did not have too much breading and it had a wonderful texture with lots of good crab flavor. Drizzled across all of this were scallops and shrimp. The shrimp were a little overcooked if you asked me. The scallops were sweet and perfect and everything you would want them to be. The side that comes with this is their crab fries which essentially our beer battered french fries dusted with old bay seasoning. If you've ever had the crab fries at the Philadelphia, ballpark, this is the way they do it. For dessert, I ordered the lemon cello mascarpone cake. It comes drizzled with raspberry sauce. I had visions of lemon curd, and what I got was really good and really lemonade and good cake. But it's not a very big slice. I know about the weight staff. I don't know if they're all good, but mine was exceptional and lovely to talk with. The place was very busy. It had a nice vibe to it, it could've been in South Beach or Miami or Los Angeles, not that it was over over the top just that it was very clean and nice and well done. This is a professional restaurant not some amateur attempt. I recommend it.

Casual restaurant serving a variety of items. Ahi tuna app was very fresh seared perfectly…read more My daughter had a cheeseburger and fries Burger was ok fries great I had crab cake dinner which was very good. Crab cakes were light with hefty amount of crab and a side of asparagus , grilled, which was good. Service was friendly and prompt and the vibe had a nice chill atmosphere .

The Cloud 9 Rooftop Bar is the best place to enjoy a sunset over the water. The open air bar and…read morethe views of the river keep me coming back time after time. It's a perfect place for after work drinks to wind down. The waitstaff will come around to you and are very attentive and friendly. I have not ordered food, only drinks, so I can't comment on the food but they do have small flatbreads that look delicious. I highly recommend the Fire and Flame Mule. All of their signature cocktails have been great but this one was the perfect mixture of tequila, sweet and spice (without being too sweet). On Thursdays, they have a margarita flight which is a fun way to kick off the night. They also have a full bar and beer and wine menu. Come for the drinks, stay for the sunset.

What a fun and gorgeous place. It's kind of hidden in the rooftop of the Embassy Suites which is…read moretucked off the main road. Views of the Cape Fear River are incredible. Live music on Friday nights. They have a variety of seating options including couches, high tops, low tops, tables for large groups, covered areas, and bar seating. Strongly suggest the Fire and Flames Mule. Our service was exceptional. We didn't have a meal, so I can't speak to the food.

4.5 Just went for…read moredrinks/nightcap one night while staying there. Great bar and outside area, lovely views and plenty of heat lamps or fire pits with smaller intimate seating and areas for other groups. Beer and then the Salty Bean- espresso martini twist with bourbon. Very very good. Relaxing vibe and good service. Recommend whether staying there or not.

We came across this on a stroll in Wilmington on a Sunday morning and glad we did! They had a…read moregluten-free plant based bagel that was delicious. It came with sausage, eggs, cheese, spinach, and tomatoes. The honey lavender coffee was refreshing. upscale and various spacious seating inside. There's also a beautiful patio outside with cornhole, Adorandack chairs and sofas.

Struggled with the rating. I could have gone 3 stars but decided on 4. The deciding factor was…read morehow cheap the drinks were. Located on Front Street, right in the heart of downtown. The Rooftop bar is on the 5th story of the building it is in. There is an elevator, but if you are a glutton for punishment, you can take the stairs. The drinks are very reasonable. 3 beers cost me $10. Not a huge selection of draft beer, but many others in cans/bottles. Bartender was very good, friendly and efficient. The bar is in the middle, with seats all around. You can also take you drinks to seating outside with better views of the Cape Fear River. One section gives you a great view of the battleship across the river. There are criticism in other reviews about the views, which I get. The Southside views are mostly looking at the rooftops of other buildings, not that they can change that. There are other obstructions they can control if they wanted which would improve the viewing experience. The bar is very laid back, with a mixed crowd. Recommend.

If you're looking for a fancy rooftop bar- this ain't it. If you're looking for a cool spot to hang…read morewith a good bartender, this is it. No frills, small bar atop a roof featuring views of the surrounding area. Loud music playing, definitely a locals type joint.

friendly service, and great burgers and wings what's not to love! The vibe was also super cool!read more

Good food Good service…read more Good ambiance I was there after lunch so no crowd and food was served quickly. The place was nice inside and out.

This restaurant is such a vibe! And the views are amazing! We sat on the patio & there was live…read moremusic. Our servers Brady & Trey were super nice & accommodating. We will definitely be back whenever in town!

Tequila's is a fantastic restaurant with great food, great service, and a great outdoor seating…read morearea facing the river in good weather. All of the food and drinks there are amazing, but we especially love Taco Tuesday with $2 tacos. We recently had Jonas as our server and he is amazing - listen to his recommendations, they are gold! Very friendly and very attentive. One thing worth noting is that parking is out back behind the restaurant - it's almost hidden, but it's pretty fun to park on the pier and then walk to the restaurant by the river. Can't wait to go back!

Fun place for good music, drinks, and people watching! Got a beer and a shot of Jameson on special…read morefor $8.

Food is okay staff is friendly and polite very nice atmosphere. However do not buy drinks the pours…read moreare very very small and little alcohol. On a busy night you will spend three times more for cocktails than any other bar in the Wilmington area. Message stick to your basic bar food and dart beer. Remember husk drinks are a 6sec pour or 2 1/4 ozs of liquor. Hope this helps.

4.25 Surprised by…read morethe lower rating here. Other sites show higher and we really enjoyed our stay. Glad I didn't see this ahead of time as I am concerned on hotel ratings. Location location location. Super convenient to all. Never moved our car. Beautiful water views, beautiful site coffee, little food area (pricey), and a great rooftop bar and restaurant. Balcony rooms lower two floors, we were in the second for our suite and it was great. Large open gym. Full equipment (or at least more than many gyms) open 24 hours. There is no pool- which we didn't realize but for our trip didn't need. Room- we had a double queen suite. LARGE. Large walk in shower, open sink area. Drapes to close over if needed. Open closet, loft vibe. Two queen beds, coat rack and tv on the next room. The next room was large and open with a long desk, full coach and chair, ottomans that could be used for extra seating, another tv, and a clear fridge that (wait for it) actually was cold. Long balcony with a small table and two chairs, side water view. We slept 5 comfortably here. Great- Shower pressure, super cold fridge, extra coat rack, balcony, space, pillows, service. Supplies steamer for clothes. Quick service for extra towels and the steamer and an iron. Also, you can use the hair dryer there- great pressure for my thick hair. Needs improvement- bed wasn't super comfortable for me, although pillows and comforter were. Not awful, just woke up a little sore. Cube ottomans should really be replaced with ones you can wipe- it was obvious people used for food and spilled

The Aloft in Wilmington, NC and does an incredible job blending historic character with modern…read moredesign. The property has personality--you can feel the old railroad-era roots--as it once was originally the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad freight office. They've preserved elements like the brickwork and faded signage, while updating everything inside with a clean, modern aesthetic. The rooms are spacious, well laid out, and have that signature Aloft vibe--modern, comfortable, and functional without feeling generic. Plenty of room to spread out, which is always a win. The standout, though, is the rooftop bar, Aview. Great atmosphere, well-designed space, and the river views at sunset are hard to beat. You can even see the USS North Carolina across the river. Overall, this is one of those hotels that feels like part of the destination--not just a place to sleep. An excellent blend of history and contemporary hospitality. Would stay again.