Port City Taste

02/03/2024

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Enjoy Bridgewater Wines + Dines delicious, global menu.

You can choose from over 30 wines by the glass, from around the world, to pair with your food or local tap beer.

We offer over 1,000 different wines from around the world at competitive prices that have been carefully chosen by owners Susan & Doug for your enjoyment.

COURSE ONE – CHOOSE 1

Tomato Bisque — Served in a bread bowl

House Salad — Served with Bridgewater’s famous white balsamic dressing

COURSE TWO – CHOOSE 1

Sauteed Flounder — Served with two chef’s sides

Beef Tenderloin Frites — Served with Bearnaise sauce and two chef’s ides

Bucatini — Served with meatballs

Vegetable Stir Fry — Served over glass noodles

COURSE THREE – CHOOSE 1

Warm Chocolate Chunk Cookie — Served with vanilla bean ice cream

New York Cheesecake — Served with raspberry sauce

Crème Brulée

02/03/2024

Visit for Port City Taste Restaurant Week! Open for lunch and dinner.

LUNCH MENU: $14-$16
-Bacon and Swiss Quiche — Served with a baby mixed green salad with raspberry vinaigrette | $14
-Beef Tenderloin Pot Pie — Served with roasted fingerling potatoes and asparagus | $16

DINNER MENU: $35

COURSE ONE — CHOOSE 1
-Caesar Salad
-Cup of Lobster Bisque

COURSE TWO — CHOOSE 1
-Henry’s Shrimp and Grits — Sauteed shrimp, Andouille sausage, tomatoes, garlic, and white wine served over creamy stoneground cheddar grits
-12oz Ribeye — Served with Yukon Gold garlic mashed potatoes and vegetable of the day
-Fish and Chips — Beer-battered Atlantic cod served with Henry’s fries and housemade coleslaw

COURSE THREE — CHOOSE 1

Pumpkin Pie-Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding — Served with candied pecans and caramel whipped cream

01/03/2024

provides a unique and enjoyable dining experience, combining excellent food in an eclectic atmosphere. We cordially invite you to come in and relax for lunch or dinner at our new location, just before the drawbridge at Wrightsville Beach.

Alligator Gumbo $15
Cajun-style gumbo with alligator andouille sausage and alligator tail over dirty rice.

Venison $15
Venison tenderloin seared over Millie pap (south African style cheesy grits), topped with a blueberry balsamic reduction.

Wild Boar Ramen $15
Miso-based ramen with braised wild boar, carrots, mushroom, soft boiled egg, and green onions.

Greek Lamb Pizza $15
Personal sized pizza with a pesto base, topped with our 5-cheese blend and feta, smoked lamb leg, kalamata olives, artichokes, and roasted tomatoes

Slider Trio $15

Venison French-onion: venison patty, caramelized onions and mushrooms, Swiss cheese.
Camel: braised camel with harissa (pepper sauce), pickled onion, and goat cheese.
Boar: shaved smoked boar, barbeque, and apple-carrot-fennel slaw
Tuna $15
Seared tuna with a chermoula (Algerian-style chimichurri) and honey-roasted carrots

01/03/2024

is a culinary haven nestled along the Cape Fear River in Wilmington’s enchanting Riverlights district. Visit for restaurant week through this Sunday!

Brunswick Stew

Southern style tomato based stew with pulled pork, chicken, corn, onion, and lima beans | $12

Brisket Burnt Ends Appetizer

6 oz of smoked brisket burnt ends tossed in a house made sweet-smoky bbq sauce and tossed with dill pickles | $16

Chimichurri Tobiko Scallops

3 grilled scallops on the half shell, with a roasted jalapeño Chimichurri sauce topped with marsala-soaked Tobiko | $18

01/03/2024

Found on the second floor of the historic Roudabush building in downtown Wilmington, NC, features the best sushi along with a full pan-Asian menu served amid modern Tokyo decor.

*Pictured- Yo Sake fan favorite, Firecracker Shrimp

3-COURSE MEAL $30

COURSE ONE – CHOOSE 1

Lemongrass Vegetable Soup • Tomato Ginger Bisque • Miso Soup • House Salad with ginger dressing

COURSE TWO – CHOOSE 1

Spicy Tuna Roll • V-3 Roll • Chef-Selected Sashimi Flight • Edamame • Firecracker Shrimp

COURSE THREE – CHOOSE 1

Lo Mein (w/tofu, beef, chicken) • Teriyaki Grill (w/tofu, chicken, beef) • Sesame Fried Chicken • Spicy Genaroll • Ginormous Roll • Pimp Shrimp Roll • Farmhouse Roll

COURSE 4

Ginger Apple Tart

01/03/2024

Come enjoy these special menu items at !

The original Poe’s Tavern opened in 2003 on Sullivan’s Island, SC in a converted early 1900’s beach cottage. We are best known for our gourmet hamburgers — ground in-house from Certified Angus Beef and served with a host of unique top-pings, and our broad and ever-changing lineup of the finest craft beers with an emphasis on local and regional selections

The Patty Melt

8-oz house ground burger seasoned and grilled to temp topped with grilled onions, mushrooms, provolone cheese, roasted garlic aioli, lettuce, tomato and pickle on fresh baked Texas toast, with choice of side | $18

Candied Pork Belly and Pickle

8-oz house-ground burger seasoned and grilled to temp topped with candied pork belly, Swiss cheese, fried pickles, lettuce, tomato and homemade honey Dijon mustard on a fresh baked bun, served with choice of side | $19

Fish and Chips Done Our Way

Panko fried flounder over a pile of fresh hand cut lemon-pepper fries, served with scratch-made tartar sauce and fresh lemons | $15

01/03/2024

“Explore the World, One Wine at a Time!” at Bridgewater Wines + Dines Leland Reservations recommended!

You can choose from over 30 wines by the glass, from around the world, to pair with your food or local tap beer.

We offer over 1,000 different wines from around the world at competitive prices that have been carefully chosen by owners Susan & Doug for your enjoyment.

3-COURSE MEAL: $45

COURSE ONE – CHOOSE 1
-Tomato Bisque — Served in a boule bread bowl
-House Salad — Served with Bridgewater’s famous white balsamic dressing

COURSE TWO – CHOOSE 1
-Maryland Style Crab Cakes — Served with remoulade and two chef’s sides
-Prime Rib — Served with two chef’s sides
-Bucatini — Served with meatballs
-Vegetable Stir Fry — Served over glass noodles

COURSE THREE – CHOOSE 1
-Warm Chocolate Chunk Cookie — Served with vanilla bean ice cream
-New York Cheesecake — Served with raspberry sauce
-Crème Brulée

29/02/2024

Best shuckin' meal around! At the !

3-COURSE MEAL: $30

COURSE ONE – CHOOSE 1

Oyster Flight — Bay River Oysters, CB Salt Oysters, and Topsail Jewel Oysters

Shrimp Skillet Trio — Scampi, N’awlins BBQ, and Jerk seasoning, served with bread points

Cold Crab Dip & Tuna Tartare — Served with bread points

COURSE TWO – CHOOSE 1

Cup of Soup: New England Clam Chowder or soup du jour

House Salad

COURSE THREE – CHOOSE 1

Fried Catfish: Served with grit cakes and pineapple salsa

Grilled Swordfish: Served with Brussels sprouts and sweet potato hash

Low Country Boil

29/02/2024

Come have lunch or dinner where the riverwalk begins, at the The Pilot House Restaurant!

2-COURSE LUNCH: $25
3-COURSE DINNER: $45

LUNCH: COURSE ONE – CHOOSE 1

Okra — Served with comeback sauce

Fried Mac and Cheese Balls — Served with beer cheese sauce

COURSE TWO – CHOOSE 1

Spicy Chicken Flatbread

Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich

Add $10 for your choice of salad: Wedge Salad | Strawberry Spinach Salad

DINNER: COURSE ONE – CHOOSE 1

Okra — Served with comeback sauce

Fried Mac and Cheese Balls — Served with beer cheese sauce

COURSE TWO – CHOOSE 1

Honey Garlic Salmon

Ribeye — Served with blue cheese cream sauce

Add $10 for your choice of salad: Wedge Salad | Strawberry Spinach Salad

29/02/2024

A meal with a view at ! Enjoy the mild temps this week- restaurant week runs through Sunday!

2-COURSE DINNER: $45

COURSE ONE — CHOOSE 1

Louisiana Seafood Gumbo — Dive into our hearty Louisiana-style gumbo, brimming with a variety of seafood, okra, and spicy Andouille sausage

Caesar Salad — Fresh, crisp romaine hearts tossed with Romano cheese, a creamy caesar dressing, and topped with shaved parmesan and fresh ground pepper

Steakhouse Salad — Iceberg, baby lettuces, grape tomatoes, garlic croutons, and red onions

COURSE TWO — CHOOSE 1

Petit Filet — Tender 6-ounce or 8-ounce cornfed midwestern beef, broiled to your liking served on a sizzling 500-degree plate

Spicy Salmon — 8-ounce seared salmon, crispy shrimp, spicy honey-Thai sauce flavored with ginger, jalapenos and bell peppers

Pork Loin — Premium reserve pork loin that is flavorful and juicy

Stuffed Chicken Breast — Oven-roasted free-range chicken breast, garlic herb cheese, and lemon butter

Personal Side Selections: Mashed potatoes and creamed spinach

Add any dessert for $2 off or add any appetizer for $3 off

28/02/2024

Now thats a dinner (and dessert) we can dip into- at the Little Dipper!

3-COURSE DINNER: $29

COURSE ONE – CHOOSE 1 TO SHARE

Baja Cheddar | Fontina Basil | Gouda Bacon
Tuscan Sun-Dried Tomato (3-Cheese Blend)

Triple Play Fondue dessert.
Served with artisanal breads and fresh fruits & veggies for dipping

COURSE TWO

Choose 1 per person:
Garden Salad | Romaine Salad
She-Crab Soup | Soup of the Day

–or-

Share for two:
Charcuterie Platter

COURSE THREE – CHOOSE 1 TO SHARE

Coffee Toffee | S’Mores | Triple Play (dark chocolate, peanut butter, and caramel)
Fluffernutter (milk chocolate, marshmallow, peanut butter) | Vegan Chocolate (dairy-free)

Served with ‘classic’ dessert dippers: assortment of fresh fruits, cream puffs, and pretzels

28/02/2024

A delicious meal with a view to match, atop the Embassy Suites!

3- COURSE MEAL $38

COURSE ONE — CHOOSE 1

Oysters Wilmington — Fried oysters, country ham, creamed leeks, bearnaise

Blue Crab and Corn Chowder — Lump crab, corn, bacon, hushpuppy

COURSE TWO — CHOOSE 1

Pan-seared Coastal Catch — Cremini mushroom risotto, braised leek, lavender beurre blanc

Tuscan Pappardelle Pasta — Oyster mushrooms, grilled artichokes, asparagus, brown butter, mascarpone, toasted hazelnuts

Parmesan and Herb-Crusted Chicken — Smoked pomme puree, grilled green beans, sweet pepper gremolata

COURSE THREE

French Toast Bread Pudding — Cinnamon and aged rum creme anglaise, whipped cream and fresh berries

28/02/2024

Port City Taste — the area’s premier restaurant week — is taking place through Sunday, with upward of 20 restaurants participating:

DOWNTOWN
Elijiah’s | 2-course lunch, $20 -and- 3-course dinner, $28 (pic 2 & 3)
Little Dipper | 3-course dinner, $29
Pilot House | 2-course lunch, $25 -and- 2-course dinner, $45
Prost | 2-course lunch, $18 -and- 3-course dinner, $30 (pic 5)
Ruth’s Chris Steak House | 2-course dinner, $45
Rx Chicken and Oysters | 3-course dinner, $36 (pic 3)
Shuckin’ Shack Downtown | 3-course meal, $30 (pic 1)
Steam | 3-course dinner, $38
YoSake | 4-course dinner, $30 (pic 4)

CARGO DISTRICT
Mess Hall | Lunch or dinner for two, $45 (pic 7)

MIDTOWN
Henry’s | Lunch specials, $14-$16 -and- 3-course dinner, $35
Rosalie’s | 4-course meal, $34.95
Smoke on the Water | Specials: $12-$18

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH
Platypus and Gnome | Small Plates: $15 each or 3 for $38
Poe’s Tavern | Restaurant week specials, $15-$19

NORTH WILMINGTON
Bridgewater Wine and Dine Porters Neck | 3-course meal, $45

LELAND
Bridgewater Wine and Dine Leland | 3-course meal, $45

Full Menus are on portcitydaily.com!




















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27/02/2024

Mangia, mangia! Hope you're hungry- this menu looks delizioso!

4-COURSE MEAL: $34.95

COURSE ONE – CHOOSE 1
Cheese Tortellini Soup — Creamy homemade tomato base with crumbled sausage, spinach & delicious cheese tortellini; Italian comfort food

Chef’s Mushroom Soup — Fresh cut mushrooms, onions, garlic, in a savory cream base, topped with homemade croutons

Pasta Fagioli Soup — Rich tomato brodetto, pancetta *(pork), onions, cannellini beans, pasta

COURSE TWO – CHOOSE 1
Caesar Salad — Crisp romaine, fresh Caesar dressing, Rosalie’s croutons, parmesan and anchovy

Insalata di Casa — Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, olives & balsamic vinaigrette

COURSE THREE – CHOOSE 1
Decadent Gnocchi — Plump, potato-pasta topped with your choice of homemade marinara or homemade bolognese sauce & parmesan; a must try kind of pasta

Pasta Primavera — Zucchini, mushrooms, spinach, roasted red peppers, broccoli, garlic, penne pasta, tossed with homemade alfredo or marinara sauce; satisfying, fresh flavors

Sausage Pasta — A bed of fettuccine pasta topped with our signature crumbled sausage, pepper and onion marinara sauce & parmesan; rustic deliciousness

COURSE FOUR – CHOOSE 1
Tartufo — Creamy chocolate, pistachio & strawberry gelato covered in a velvety chocolate shell

Limoncello Cake — Light lemon cake layered with limoncello mascarpone cream

Chocolate Mousse Cake — Delicate chocolate mousse with a layer of dense chocolate cake

27/02/2024

We will cheers to this menu!

LUNCH MENU: $18
Comes with entree and choice of appetizer (course 1) or dessert (course 3)

COURSE ONE — CHOOSE 1
Soft Pretzel | Mushroom Soup | Trout Dip | Onion Dip | Spatzle Mac & Cheese
Poppy Brussels | Potato Pancake | Firecracker Shrimp

COURSE TWO — CHOOSE 1
Bratwurst | Kielbasa | Baurenwurst | The Rachel | Chicken Cordon Blue | Schnitzel Patty Melt | Smashburger, | Flounder Sandwich | Niedlich Gurken | Frau Käse

COURSE THREE — CHOOSE 1
Black Forest Sundae | Blueberry Tart

DINNER MENU: $30

COURSE ONE — CHOOSE 1
Soft Pretzel | Mushroom Soup | Trout Dip | Onion Dip | Spatzle Mac & Cheese
Poppy Brussels | Potato Pancake | Firecracker Shrimp

COURSE TWO — CHOOSE 1
Pork or Chicken Jager Schnitzel | Beef Stroganoff
Chicken Paprikash | Any Sausage

COURSE 3 – CHOOSE 1
Black Forest Sundae | Blueberry Tart | Apple Strudel

27/02/2024

Oh, , how we have missed you!!

Rx is back! Located in the old Hall’s Drugstore building on the corner of 5th and Castle, we are now featuring our own Lucy Bea oysters farmed in Topsail Sound, as well as pasture raised fried chicken from Changin’ Ways Farm. Guests can also enjoy creative cocktails or mocktails, slushees like the Rx White Slussian, local beers, and a thoughtfully curated wine list. Hours are Tuesday-Saturday 5-9pm and reservations can be made at www.rxwilmington.com.

3-COURSE DINNER $36

COURSE ONE – CHOOSE 1

2 Lucy Bea Oysters on the Half Shell
Pork Belly Bites — Served with chow-chow and green onion
Pickled Shrimp — Served on sourdough focaccia

COURSE TWO — CHOOSE 1

Changin’ Ways Fried Chicken — Breast or leg, wing and thigh, with choice of two sides
Blackened Shrimp with Mussels and Clams — Fennel, tomato, herbs, Carolina Gold rice, focaccia
Pork Shoulder Confit and Belly — Mashed sweet potatoes, collards, blueberry BBQ sauce

COURSE THREE — CHOOSE 1

Brownie — Served with caramel, benne, and chocolate ice cream
Vanilla Soft Serve — Served with blueberry coulis, candied pecans
Chocolate and Vanilla Swirl Soft Serve — Topped with caramel and sea salt

26/02/2024

A Cargo District Fave! You’re gonna get messy, but you’re gonna like it. Mess Hall serves Wilmington’s favorite smash burgers, tots, and vegan burgers. Everything is made fresh! Mess Hall grinds its meat and make vegan patties in-house, while all vegan sauces are sourced locally.

LUNCH OR DINNER
FOR 2: $45

COURSE ONE
Scott’s Tots — Tots, cheddar, chopped patty or fried chicken, bacon, pickled onions, chipotle mayo, green onions

COURSE TWO — CHOOSE 2 ENTREES
Samburger — Potato roll, patties, cheddar, bacon, onion straws, caramelized onion, mess sauce

Old Fashioned — Potato roll, patties, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion straws, secret sauce. Add on option: bacon

Chicken Sandy — Potato roll, fried tenders, pickled onions, hot honey

McWhat? — Potato roll, single patty, cheddar, fried tenders, lettuce, tomato, secret sauce

Vegan Smashburger — Roll, veg patty, kind cultures vegan cheddar, lettuce, tomato, pickled onion, vegan secret sauce. **contains tree nuts

BLT — Potato roll, mound of bacon, lettuce, tomato, mess sauce

The Westerner — Two fresh ground patties, smoked white cheddar, crispy pork belly, Bulleit BBQ sauce, onion straws, and house-pickled jalapeños, served on a potato roll (February-only special)

COURSE THREE — CHOOSE 2 MILKSHAKES
Vanilla | Chocolate | Creamsicle | Nutella Wafer | Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Oreo | Valentine’s Strawberry with Chocolate-Covered Strawberry

26/02/2024

Elijah's Restaurant

2-COURSE LUNCH: $20
3-COURSE DINNER: $28

Located on the banks of the Cape Fear River in Historic Downtown Wilmington, NC. Since 1984, Elijah’s has been Wilmington, North Carolina’s premier outdoor dining destination. We feature expansive indoor and outdoor waterfront dining, with panoramic views of the best sunsets Wilmington has to offer.

COURSE ONE – CHOOSE 1
Small house | Caesar | Cup of red chowder

COURSE TWO – CHOOSE 1
3 Bean Salad — Black, red kidney, and white beans tossed with diced red peppers, cucumbers, onions, herbs in a balsamic and EVOO sauce, served over Mixed greens, grape tomato, sliced cucumber, and grilled chicken breast, with choice of dressing

Steak Tacos — Seared certified Angus steak tips with lettuce, feta, caramelized onion, chimichurri, in two soft taco shells with fries

Chicken Ham Melt — Chargrilled chicken breast, basted with teriyaki glaze, sliced ham and jack cheese on toasted brioche roll with fries

DINNER MENU: $28
COURSE ONE – CHOOSE 1
Small house | Caesar | Cup of red chowder

COURSE TWO – CHOOSE 1
Mango Habanero Salmon — Chargrilled Salmon basted with mango habanero glaze over rice pilaf and chef vegetable of
the day

Chicken Carbonara — Chargrilled chicken breast with chopped applewood smoked bacon, shallots, fresh parsley, green chickpeas in a garlic parmesan cream sauce over cavatappi pasta

COURSE THREE – CHOOSE 1
Apple tart — Served with ice cream
Brownie — Served with ice cream

21/02/2024

Hope you're hungry Wilmington! Here are all participants for Restaurant Week 2024. Starting this Friday Feb 23- March 3, visit these establishments to see their special restaurant week menus! Menus are on portcitydaily.com!



















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16/02/2024

Here it is! Our final list for Restaurant Week 2024! Starting next Friday Feb 23- March 3, visit these establishments to see their special restaurant week menus! Menus will be shared next week!

19/01/2024

Tonight!!!!

Start your weekend off with Live Music and Half Priced Appetizers at Coquina Fishbar in Mayfaire!

Every Friday Coquina Fishbar has half-priced appetizers in the bar and on the patio from 4-7. Come enjoy a Craft cocktail like the Co-jito. This Coconut Mojito is made with local End of Days Distillery Rum! It pairs perfect with the half-priced Tuna Poke. Or perhaps you like it spicy? Try the Coquina-rita made with serrano infused tequila. Try that with the Hand Battered Calamari and Shrimp with spicy Fra Diablo sauce!

This week Rob Ronner brings that beach vibe to the patio from 5-8. Always a great show when Rob comes around!

Coquina Fishbar in Mayfaire. Come for the food. Stay for the great time!

18/01/2024

Hey Hampstead! Check this out!

breakfast program is under way! Starting tomorrow you will be able to start your day with some stoke!

Breakfast will be served at the golf course location every Thursday-Sunday 8 A.M to 11A.M

Grab a delicious beverage from and a breakfast burrito to start your day right.

Check out our menu and be on the lookout for specials!

See ya bright and early!

🫡🤙🍳

18/01/2024

It’s back!

and present Restaurant Week 2024! Happening February 23- March 3 and featuring the best spots in Wilmington’s food scene.

First round of Restaurant announcements coming soon! Hope you are hungry 😋