4.5+ Stars · Wilmington
Highly Rated Restaurants in Wilmington, NC
Only the best make this list. These restaurants in Wilmington have earned 4.5+ star ratings from real customers — consistently.
As of June 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 20 restaurants in Wilmington, NC by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is On Thyme Restaurant with a 4.8-star rating from 1,135 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: Sugo Italian Steakhouse and Rooster & The Crow. The average rating across all listed restaurants in Wilmington is 4.5 stars from 1,544 reviews per business on average.
Restaurants in Wilmington range from $ (budget, under $15/person) to $$$$ (fine dining, $60+/person).
Rankings updated June 1, 2026 · Scored by ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.
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4.5★
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Top Rated Restaurants
On Thyme Restaurant
918 Castle St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA
Sugo Italian Steakhouse
within the Hotel Ballast, 301 N Water St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA
Rooster & The Crow
225 S Water St Suite G & H, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA
Restaurants Rankings in Wilmington, NC
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | On Thyme Restaurant918 Castle St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA | 4.8★ | 1,135 |
| #2 | Sugo Italian Steakhousewithin the Hotel Ballast, 301 N Water St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA | 4.8★ | 877 |
| #3 | Rooster & The Crow225 S Water St Suite G & H, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA | 4.7★ | 1,135 |
| #4 | The Copper Penny109 Chestnut St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA | 4.6★ | 4,077 |
| #5 | Indochine Restaurant7 Wayne Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA | 4.5★ | 5,135 |
| #6 | Seabird1 S Front St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA | 4.7★ | 828 |
| #7 | River 128 Restaurant128 S Water St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA | 4.3★ | 2,144 |
| #8 | Circa 19228 N Front St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA | 4.6★ | 1,225 |
| #9 | South Front Tavern1540 S 2nd St #110, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA | 4.8★ | 279 |
| #10 | The Fork 'N' Cork122 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA | 4.5★ | 2,647 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated June 2026
All Restaurants in Wilmington
The Copper Penny
109 Chestnut St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA
Indochine Restaurant
7 Wayne Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
Seabird
1 S Front St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA
River 128 Restaurant
128 S Water St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA
Circa 1922
8 N Front St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA
South Front Tavern
1540 S 2nd St #110, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA
The Fork 'N' Cork
122 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA
Carolina Crab House
341 College Rd #55, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
The Pilot House
2 Ann St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA
Michael's on the Waterfront
5 S Water St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA
Olivero
522 S 3rd St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA
JohnnyLukes KitchenBar
5500 Market St #130, Wilmington, NC 28405, USA
True Blue Butcher and Barrel
110 Greenfield St Suite 114, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA
Covey
1610 Tiburon Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
Boathouse Restaurant
6328 Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
True Blue Butcher and Table
1125 Military Cutoff Rd A, Wilmington, NC 28405, USA
Caprice bistro
10 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA
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