Savor – Guide to Dining on the Azalea Coast Listings

BY Staff

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Breakfast: B Lunch: L Dinner: D Sunday Brunch: SB Late Night: LN Credit Cards: CC Reservations Accepted: RA Reservations required: RR Live Entertainment: LE Outdoor Dining: OD Non-Smoking: NS Full Bar: FB Beer and Wine Only: BW


Price of an Average Entree: $15 and under: $ $15-25: $$ $25 and above: $$$





Atlanta Bread Company:
Deli and Bakery.
Mayfaire Town Center
6886 Main St. (910) 509-2844
www.atlantabread.com
B L D CC $.


Boca Bay Restaurant:
Tapas dining. Boca Bay features tapas-style dining in a relaxed island atmosphere at Wrightsville Beach. Open for dinner 7 days a week Boca Bay also has Wilmington’s best Sunday brunch. A lively lounge atmosphere thrives at the center of Boca Bay. Whether it’s a casual cocktail after work or some late-night jazz the bar is always bustling.
2025 Eastwood Rd. (910) 256-1887 www.bocabayrestaurant.com
D SB RA CC FB NS OD LE $.


Brasserie du Soleil:
French-Mediterranean. The atmosphere is both luxe and comfortable with a zinc bar woodcarvings from a downtown church tin roof tiles and 6 000 feet of molding. Traditionally a brasserie is an informal French café that serves beer wine and simple hearty food. “People maybe sit a little closer to each other. Maybe it gets a little noisy at night you have to be a local to know about it or a local has to tell you about it.” Serving lunch Mon. through Sat. and dinner nightly.
1908 Eastwood Rd. Lumina
Station (910) 256-2226
www.brasseriedusoleil.com
L D RA CC FB $$.


Cape Fear Seafood Company Restaurant Wine & Spirits:
Regional American Seafood and Steaks. Locally owned and operated specializing in regional American seafood signature dishes hand cut fish steaks and chicken along with freshly made desserts all served in a comfortable relaxed atmosphere. Monday – Thursday 11:30am – 9:00pm Friday & Saturday 11:30am – 10:00pm Sunday 10:30am – 8:30pm (Brunch 10:30 – 2:30pm)
5226 S. College Rd. (Monkey Junction) (910) 799-7077 www.capefearseafoodcompany.com
L D SB RA CC LE FB NS $$.


Circa 1922:
Tapas-style. The Tapas spirit is to eat by whim free from rules or schedules. Tapas present a variety of tastes and textures that are complementary to one another. They are served in small portions and are meant for immediate gratification. We present fresh exquisitely presented and highly creative small plates.
8 N. Front St. (910) 762-1922
www.circa1922.com
D RA CC LE FB $.


Incredible Gourmet Pizza:
Pizza
Incredible Gourmet Pizza is independently owned and operated. All of our menu items are prepared fresh daily even down to the dough. We use the highest quality tomatoes and mozzarella. We have a gourmet pizza designed to satisfy every taste.
1978 Eastwood Rd. Lumina
Commons (910) 256-0339
www.igpwb.com
L D CC NS $.


Henry’s Restaurant
Casual american. Locally owned and operated Henry’s offers “Crate to Plate” dining featuring the finest local ingredients in innovative yet affordable blackboard specials and classic favorites. From made-from-scratch soups salads and two-handed sandwiches- to their famous hangar steak with garlic mashed potatoes or crab cakes with red beans and rice there is something for everyone to crave at Henry’s.
2508 Independence Blvd.
(910) 793-2929
L D RA CC NS FB $-$$.


Kefi:
Creole and southern favorites. Now serving breakfast lunch and dinner. Stop in on your way to or from the beach. Great food that is quick and easy.
2012 Eastwood Road
www.kefilive.com
910-256-3558
B L D LN CC FB $.


Melting Pot The:
Fondue. Fondue is a fun and interactive dining experience that becomes a memorable four-course dining experience featuring a selection of 6 cheese fondues prepared table side and seasoned to your taste. Served with fresh bread vegetables and apples for dipping. Lively salads are included with all Entrées for Two and Signature Entrée selections also available a la carte. Entrées feature a variety of steak chicken and seafood accompanied by homemade dipping sauces and vegetables. Four different Cooking Styles can be selected. The Melting Pot experience isn’t complete without a Chocolate Fondue for dessert.
885 Town Center Dr. Mayfaire Town Center (910) 256-1187
www.meltingpot.com
L D RA CC LE OD FB NS $$$.


NOFO Market & Cafe:
American gourmet.
1125 Military Cutoff Rd.
(910) 256-5565
L D SB RA CC OD FB NS $$.


Osteria Cicchetti:
Fine Italian. Brick oven pizza traditional Northern Italian pastas antipasto bar featuring traditional Italian Formaggi and Salumi as well as house specialties all served in an atmosphere reminiscent of the Tuscan countryside. Pair your meal with a carafe from our Italian wine bar.
1125-K Military Cutoff Rd.
The Forum (910) 256-7476
www.osteria-cicchetti.com
L D RA CC FB NS $$.


Panera Bread:
Bakery/cafe. Breakfast sandwiches soufflés yogurt strawberry parfait bagels and pastries. Hearty sandwiches delicious soups and fresh-tossed salads. Hot and frozen espresso drinks throughout the day. Breads and pastries baked fresh each day. Great catering including delivery. Free WIFI. Comfortable seating inside and outside. Hours: Mon-Sat: 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sun: 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
1156 Military Cutoff Rd. (910) 256-2123 www.panerabread.com
B L D SB CC NS $.


Picasso’s Cafe & Deli:
American. Family owned and operated. A fresh alternative to fast food featuring homemade salads and made-to-order sandwiches. Serving Boar’s Head meats. Check out our daily specials.
203 Racine Drive 910-452-3733
B L OD CC $.



Rafaella Restaurant:
Northern Italian. A wonderful Italian restaurant with a great Sunday brunch menu. Upstairs enjoy a large dining room with an elegant atmosphere and downstairs a great bar where locals can be found eating some great Italian food using only the finest ingredients. Rafaella’s offers valet parking outdoor seating and has the best veal and homemade pasta in town. Open 7 days for dinner and Sunday brunch.
6722 Wrightsville Ave.
www.rafaellarestaurant.com
910-256-0702
B D SB LN RA CC FB $$.


Rita’s:
Italian ice frozen custard various signature blends and flavors. Stop by Rita’s and enjoy a delicious Italian Ice made fresh daily and served in a fun and friendly environment. Or try the velvety goodness of our famous custard available in chocolate or vanilla. A perfectly satisfying treat every time!
1982 Eastwood Rd. Lumina Commons (910) 256-2999
www.RitasIce.com
CC NS $.



South Beach Grill:
Creative Seafood. Casual dining…serious food. Serving locals and visitors creative cuisine for 12 years with outdoor dining overlooking Banks Channel.
100 S. Lumina Ave.
(910) 256-4646
www.southbeachgrillwb.com
L D CC RA CC FB NS OD $$.



Terrazzo Italian Trattoria:
Exceptional Italian. Terrazzo brings Italian to another level a true favorite with the local crowd. Authentic Italian infused with eclectic contemporary influences. The exquisite lunch and dinner specials are always a must-try. The sophisticated and chic Euro bar and lounge is a great stop after work for a martini and an appetizer.
1319 Military Cutoff Rd. Landfall Center (910) 509-9400
www.terrazzotrattoria.com
L D CC FB NS LE OD $$.


The Basics:
Southern regional. The Basics offers traditional favorites and new twists on old standards. All of our recipes are made from scratch with fresh ingredients painstaking preparation and with great love for the Southern tradition. Fresh collard greens house-smoked pork barbecue fried catfish delicious okra and fried green tomatoes are just a few examples of our Southern specials.
319 N. Front St. (910) 343-1050
www.thebasicsgourmetsoul.com
B L D SB RA OD FB NS $.


Tidal Creek Cooperative Food Market:
Organic and Natural. Tidal Creek Deli offers a wide array of exceptional organic foods all of which taste as good as they are for you. Each item is prepared by hand using only fresh and local ingredients.
5329 Oleander Dr. 910-799-2667 www.tidalcreek.coop
B L D CC BW NS $.



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