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FOODIE SCENE

Take in ocean views and savor fall-off-
the-bone BBQ while dining on the Topside
Deck at Carolina Smokehouse.

Sea-to-Table
Wilmington and our island beaches are
privy to unique coastal surroundings and
everywhere you turn, you’ll find fresh-
favorites like the Duck Duck Goose Burger, caught seafood. Take in Atlantic Ocean
everchanging pot pies and mac n’ cheeses. views while dining on sun-kissed shrimp
The seasonal walk-up Beach House Burgers at Oceanic, and try the day’s fresh-catch
in Kure Beach has a low-key exterior but blackboard special at South Beach Grill.
serves up big flavor where burgers, fries, Indulge in oysters on the half-shell at
and onion rings are served fresh to-go Shark Bar & Kitchen, Elijah’s, and Smoke on
with a side of ocean views. Look for a line the Water while toasting to exquisite water
wrapped around the building as patrons views. Dig into lobster mac n’ cheese at Circa
anxiously wait to try the famous porkchops 1922, sample classic Calabash-style seafood
at Freddie’s Restaurant. at SOMETHING FISHy Seafood Restaurant or
Sample classic seafood offerings like taste the island at Salt Fish Restaurant and
oysters, shrimp or crab legs at Shuckin’ Tiki Bar with an everchanging ‘ceviche of
Shack, named one of the “Best Seafood the day.’
Dives in America” by Coastal Living. Have Surf camp meets elite craft cooking
an international twist on local seafood at at Surf House Oyster Bar & Surf Camp
Ceviches, a low-key Latin American spot in Carolina Beach. This eatery prepares
near Wrightsville Beach known for its regional fresh-caught seafood with a
namesake. Try Kick-flip quesadillas Southern touch and was named one of the
and more at Nollie’s Taco Joint. “Best Restaurants in the Wilmington Area”

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