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Best Contemporary American Restaurants in Surf City

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A photo of La Duna Paradiso restaurant
4.5
Awesome(138)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Wrightsville Beach
Booked 13 times today
Food was good and Claire, our server, took great care of us.
A photo of Jerry's Food, Wine and Spirits restaurant
5.0
Exceptional(611)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Wilmington
Booked 11 times today
Sat at bar. Dan the bartender was friendly and makes an excellent Old Fashion. We had beet salad, tuna app and pork belly app. Plentiful portions and delicious food. Will return
A photo of River 128 Restaurant restaurant
4.5
Awesome(484)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Wilmington
Booked 24 times today
The food was absolutely fantastic! Compliments to the chef!
A photo of Brent's Bistro restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(725)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Wrightsville Beach
Booked 8 times today
The Prime Ribeye steak with Maker’s Mark sauce was just delicious . Brent’s is definitely my go to place for a steak from now on.
A photo of True Blue Butcher & Table - The Forum restaurant
4.5
Awesome(1190)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Wrightsville Beach
Booked 12 times today
One of my favorite restaurants in the Wilmington area. The food is always amazing (flavorful, hot, and on time).
A photo of Butcher and Barrel by True Blue restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(685)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Wilmington
Booked 6 times today
Love Butcher and Barrel... Thank you for another wonderful dining experience! Wyndi

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