American Restaurant in New Hanover, North Carolina

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Updated October 31, 2026

Junction 421

American Restaurant

Wilmington, NC

Junction 421 serves scratch-made American comfort food in Monkey Junction and hosts private events for groups of 25 or more.

  • scratch-made American comfort food
  • large private parties with up to 200 seated guests
  • private luncheons for groups of 25 or more

RUMCOW

American Restaurant

Wilmington, NC

Hang Ten Grill

American Restaurant

Carolina Beach, NC

Hang Ten Grill serves locally sourced seafood, handmade burgers, and sandwiches for dine-in, takeout, and delivery.

  • locally sourced seafood
  • handmade burgers and sandwiches
  • surf-inspired Tex-Mex tacos and nachos

Castle Street Kitchen

American Restaurant

Wilmington, NC

Castle Street Kitchen serves American-style food with rotating tacos and offers weekend brunch in downtown Wilmington.

  • American-style meals with rotating taco features
  • Saturday or Sunday brunch
  • Book clubs and company events needing lounge space

Covey

American Restaurant

Wilmington, NC

Covey serves creative American small plates and full entrees in a midtown Wilmington dining room with patio and private spaces.

  • Creative American dinners with small plates and full entrees
  • North Carolina seafood dishes such as oysters and Pamlico shrimp and grits
  • Outdoor patio dining in midtown Wilmington

Henry's

American Restaurant

Wilmington, NC

Henry's serves Sunday brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and sources produce, meat, and seafood from North Carolina vendors.

  • Sunday brunch
  • Locally sourced American meals featuring seafood
  • Wednesday live entertainment and wine events

Michael's on the Waterfront

American Restaurant

Wilmington, NC

Michael's on the Waterfront serves contemporary American cuisine with a coastal Carolina twist in a historic Wilmington building and offers 30 rotating drafts.

  • Coastal Carolina-style American seafood
  • Diners seeking crab, shrimp, oysters, scallops, or fresh catch
  • Groups needing catering or private events

Rebellion NC

American Restaurant

Wilmington, NC

Rebellion NC offers food, cocktails, spirits, and beer, with Bourbon Review recognition as one of America's Best Bourbon Bars.

  • bourbon and whiskey drinks
  • dining with cocktails and spirits
  • Friday or Saturday evening visits extending until midnight

Rucker Johns Restaurant

American Restaurant

Wilmington, NC

RuckerJohns offers restaurant dining in Emerald Isle and Wilmington, plus online gift cards, a loyalty program, and branded merchandise.

  • Dining in Emerald Isle
  • Dining in Wilmington
  • RuckerJohns gift cards

The Cardinal Restaurant

American Restaurant

Wilmington, NC

The Cardinal Restaurant serves seasonal coastal seafood, rotating fish specials Thursday through Saturday, chef-driven American plates, cocktails, and takeout in Wilmington.

  • Fresh fish and seafood specials
  • Seasonal American dinner dishes
  • Hand-tossed pizza on Tuesdays

The Spot Bar & Kitchen

American Restaurant

Carolina Beach, NC

The Spot Bar & Kitchen serves scratch-made American dishes, daily specials, and Sunday brunch in Carolina Beach.

  • scratch-made American food
  • casual drinks and meals with friends
  • Sunday brunch

Ruby Tuesday

American Restaurant

Wilmington, NC

Ruby Tuesday offers burgers, steaks, seafood, Pasta Americana, an Endless Garden Bar, online ordering, and catering.

  • diners seeking burgers, steaks, or seafood
  • guests wanting an Endless Garden Bar
  • customers ordering meals online

manna

American Restaurant

Wilmington, NC

manna is a Wilmington fine dining restaurant with a 2026 Michelin Recommendation and AAA Four Diamond Awards every year since 2015.

  • refined American dining
  • locally and regionally sourced American ingredients
  • artfully crafted cocktails

Tailwind

American Restaurant

Wilmington, NC

Tailwind has over 20 years of airport and transit-station concession experience across food, beverage, retail, vending, and catering.

  • Food service in airports or transit stations
  • Travelers seeking breakfast, lunch, dinner, or local favorite foods
  • Airport bar service featuring local brews and wines

Cam Cafe

American Restaurant

Wilmington, NC

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FAQ

Which New Hanover County American restaurants serve seafood?

Covey serves North Carolina oysters and Pamlico shrimp and grits. Hang Ten Grill offers locally sourced seafood, while Michael's on the Waterfront lists salmon, scallops, fresh catch, shrimp, oysters, and crab cakes.

Where can I get weekend brunch in Wilmington?

Castle Street Kitchen offers brunch every Saturday and Sunday. Henry's serves Sunday brunch from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Which American restaurants can host a large private event?

Junction 421 has a dining room seating up to 200 guests and offers private luncheons for groups of 25 or more. Henry's accommodates private gatherings of up to 28 people.

Which restaurant is best for cocktails or bourbon?

Rebellion NC focuses on bourbon and whiskey drinks and was listed by Bourbon Review among America's Best Bourbon Bars. Covey offers classic and creative cocktails, beer, and an extensive wine collection.