The Reel Café
Seafood Restaurant and Bar$$$$
Riverwalk, Wilmington
Ranked #10 for seafood restaurants in Wilmington
"quick place to grab a bite tho--great patio and drinks"(4 Tips)
"Try the crab cakes."(2 Tips)
"Oysters and seared tuna were incredible!"(2 Tips)
"live music and drink specials!"(2 Tips)
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Wilmington Restaurant Week 2012April 23, 2012Looking for a romantic couples night out? Come out to Reel Cafe for #WilmingtonRestaurantWeek 4/25-- 3 courses only $45 a couple and receive a complimentary bottle of wine!Upvote4Downvote
MelanieMarch 2, 2013Reel Grilled Cheese with Swiss, cheddar, goat cheese and pesto was crazy good.Upvote6Downvote
Brian HarmonOctober 3, 2013Check out the website ReelCafe Wilmington on Facebook and the concert series Saturdays on the rooftop and comedy on Wednesday and Thursday !!Upvote1Downvote
JessC ⚓July 15, 2012Vegetarians: get the portobello entree but get swiss instead of feta and get it on a bun. Yum.Upvote2Downvote
StarNews ManagerApril 30, 2013Dining critic Tom Parks recommends the pepper-crusted ribeye steak. Click the More info link to read his full review. Read moreUpvoteDownvote- Virginia HalterJune 20, 2010Fantastic porch to dine outside. Oysters and seared tuna were incredible! Cheap Fat Tire on draft. Great atmosphere after a day on the beach. Read moreUpvoteDownvote
Preston Hursey, IIIMay 26, 2014Fried Oysters were awesome. The sauce that came with kicked them up a notch.Upvote2Downvote- TeganJune 26, 2011Best crab cakes ever--server was great--not a quick place to grab a bite tho--great patio and drinksUpvoteDownvote
Sara BJuly 13, 2016Had a fun Tuesday night on the patio with some live music and drink specials!UpvoteDownvote- Try the crab cakes. The perfect amount of meat.UpvoteDownvote
Cole TFebruary 4, 2021Lol this is an average spot. Bottom floor is a basic American restaurant while the upstairs is a free for all college bar. Decent food; better options elsewhere.UpvoteDownvote
Why the outside bar isn't open on Saturdays is just ridiculous. Chill venue though.UpvoteDownvote
Laura KMay 11, 2011Avalon residents get 1/2 priced appetizers every Wednesday during May!UpvoteDownvote
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For over 10 years, the Reel Café has been Wilmington’s premier...(Show more)
Open until 2:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 11:30 AM–2:00 AM
(910) 251-1832
Features
Reservations
No
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Music
Live Music
Food & Drink
Drinks
Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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"My friend and I have had regular dates here for over 20 years. Great view of the Cape Fear River. Love the grilled tuna sandwich, hot crab dip, black and blue salad."
Betony Greggan - 8.7
"Spring is springing. Having dinner on the outside deck was a great experience. Attentive staff, great food."
Mark Jensen - 6.8
"Best fried seafood in downtown Wilmington. I especially love the fried oysters. Try their Po'boy!"
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