Best American Restaurant Wilmington Near Me

4worldlovers: Located in historical downtown Wilmington, the Copper Penny offers an eclectic mix of appetizers, salads, and sandwiches along with an extensive selection of mixed drinks and beers.

Serving up some of the best affordable food and drinks in Wilmington, the Copper Penny’s relaxed atmosphere is the perfect place for lunch, dinner, or drinks with friends.

4worldlovers: Located in Wilmington, NC, PinPoint Restaurant serves food deeply rooted in tradition and foodways. The menu features local seasonal offerings from Wilmington’s farmers, fishermen, oystermen, and crabbers as much as possible.

4worldlovers: Our large windows overlook a beautifully landscaped patio area, complete with a fountain and live oak trees. It’s a great destination for your next celebration or gathering.

Our staff is armed with an appreciation for fine cuisine, a keen knowledge of every dish, and a dash of southern charm.

One look at the menu at Port Land Grille, and you get it—the name’s clever play on words, with the comingling of surf and turf, and the playful attitude of mixing up local with global. But there’s even more to the name.

One of the most rich and flavorful fine-dining experiences I have ever had-out of many cities across the states and even some internationally—actually makes its home on the menu at the locally-hailed Port Land Grille, where culinary genius remains at the hands of Chef Shawn Wellersdick. Every time I have visited the restaurant. I have tasted a variation of items: elk, bison, duck, pate, lamb, crab and the list goes on. Yet as a seafood lover, it is their #1 grade Yellow Fin tuna, served rare, that keeps my taste buds’ memory in constant appetency.

4worldlovers: Chicken Knuckles (Fried Chicken Bites) Plain or Buffalo w/ Molly’s Ranch or Cajun Sauce - 10.00

Fried Green Tomatoes w/ Molly’s Ranch or Cajun Sauce - 11.00

Peel and Eat Shrimp w/ Garlic or Cajun Butter - (1/2 lb) 14.00

Oysters Rock&Roller - Fried Oysters over Spinach, Onion, & Bacon Cajun Spread w/ Pita - 14.00

Buffalo Shrimp w/ celery, carrots, and your choice of Bleu Cheese or Molly’s Ranch - 14.00

Duck Bacon Wontons filled with Cream Cheese and Corn, served w/ Sweet Chili Sauce - 15.00

SPRING SALAD: Romaine, Red Cabbage, Berries, Bleu Cheese Crumbles & Candied Pecans - 12.00

CHEF SALAD: Romaine, Cheddar, Turkey, Ham, Cucumbers, Onions, Tomatoes, and Bacon - 14.00

APPLE SPINACH SALAD: With Cranberries & Pecans, Tossed in Apple Cider Vinaigrette - 13.00

DRESSINGS: Bleu Cheese, Molly’s Ranch, Apple Cider Vinaigrette, Honey Mustard,

Rare Roast Beef, Pepperjack, Slaw, and Cajun Sauce on Grilled Rye

Choice of Beef or Chicken with Swiss Cheese, Mushrooms, Peppers and Onions.

Choice of Veggie: Grilled Asparagus, Green Beans, Collards, Fried Okra, Honey Bourbon Carrots, Black Eyed Peas, Apple Salad, Potato Salad, Slaw, or Side Salad

Fried or Grilled with Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, and Choice of Veggie

Fried, Grilled, or Blackened with Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, and Choice of Veggie

**Steak may be cooked to order. Consuming eggs raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or may increase the risk of food-borne illness

Honey Bourbon Carrots / Slaw / Pecan Pimiento Cheese / Apple Salad / Hush Puppies / Potato Salad

Molly’s Breakfast: *2 eggs , sausage OR bacon, home fries OR grits, and toast $13

Cannon Ball: *3 eggs, bacon, sausage, home fries, grits and a biscuit with molasses butter $16

Breakfast Burrito: *2 eggs, cheddar, home fries, and pico. Choice of ham, sausage, OR bacon $15

Pork Chop Breakfast: grilled or fried pork chop, *2 eggs, grits OR home fries, & toast $15

BYO 3 Egg Omelet: with choice of grits OR home fries & toast $11 (veggies additional 50¢ each, protein additional $1 each)

Bacon Wrapped Shrimp & Grits: w/ creamy cheddar grits, cajun sauce, pecan pimiento cheese, pico and green onions $18

4worldlovers:
The Dixie Grill has been a longtime Wilmington staple. In a Gatsby-esque era with flappers and jazz, The Dixie Grill first opened it’s doors. Since, it’s transformed into a favorite local hot spot with unique, delicious Southern dishes. Locals and visitors alike flock to Dixie for it’s relaxed atmosphere, southern hospitality, and of course, great food.

Stop in and see us sometime at 116 Market St in downtown Wilmington, NC.

4worldlovers:
We’re dishing up burgers, sandwiches & fresh-cut fries in a laid-back setting.


P.T.’s Olde Fashioned Grille is a local favorite! Grab a seat inside or out on the patio and enjoy juicy burgers, fresh-cut french fries, sandwiches, salads, hand-squeezed lemonade, and your favorite beers on tap. We’re all about good food, good vibes, and good people, so come see us at one of our seven locations in Wilmington and Goldsboro.


It’s the official P.T.’s Grille on wheels! Book our burger-slinging food truck for your next private party, corporate event, office lunch, or any catering need. Sit back, relax, and enjoy good food and good vibes.