Here’s Where To Eat Out For Thanksgiving In Wilmington

Sometimes it just doesn’t make sense to cook a traditional Thanksgiving meal at home, but thankfully, several Wilmington restaurants understand that and are going to take great care of you this year.

Whether you want to dine out for a traditional entree, family style meal, or just grub on local seafood, there are many options for you to choose from.

Here are some local restaurants that will take care of all the prep, serving, and cleanup for your Thanksgiving day feast.

Wilmington Restaurants Open for Thanksgiving

Front Street Brewery

• 9 North Front Street, Wilmington
• Open 11:30 a.m. – Midnight with FULL menu
• Serving lunch and dinner
• Turkey Plates $7.99-  with sliced turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy and green beans.
• Drink Special: Belgian Thanksgiving Beer small batch release
• (910) 251-1935

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Bluewater Waterfront Grill

• 4 Marina Street, Wrightsville Beach, open 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• Family-Style Thanksgiving Buffet $24.99 – Adults, $11.99 kids 12 & under
• Reservations required: 910.256.8500

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Carolina Ale House

• 317 College Rd, Wilmington
• Open 4:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. serving their regular menu
• Regular menu all day
• 910.791.9393

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Henry’s

• 2508 Independence Blvd
• Open 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• Regular lunch and dinner menu all day with Thanksgiving plate specials
• Thanksgiving Special – Turkey or ham, North Carolina mashed sweet potatoes or garlic mashed potatoes, local collards, green bean casserole, and stuffing.
• 910.793.2929

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Hops Supply Co.

• 5400 Oleander Drive
• Open 10:57 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• Regular lunch and dinner menu all day with two Thanksgiving specials available for dine in and to go.
• The Traditional Plate $17.99 – Roast turkey, mashed potatoes, mac & cheese, and green bean casserole. Includes pumpkin cheesecake.
• Chef Tiffany’s Hops Co Plate $17.99  – Stuffed Turkey (Boursin Cheese, Roasted Red Bell Peppers & Tomato), Pumpkin Sage Dressing, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, and Asparagus. Includes pumpkin cheesecake.
• 910.833.8867

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Oceanic Restaurant

• 703 S. Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach
• Open 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• Regular menu with billboard specials all day
• Turkey Plate with all the fixins and a sweet potato cheesecake.
• 910.256.8500

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The Pilot House

• 2 Ann Street, Chandler’s Wharf, Wilmington
• Open 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
• Traditional four-course Thanksgiving Dinner
• Oven Roasted Turkey or Spiced Smoked Ham with soup or salad, three sides and dessert
• 910.343.0200 reserve soon!

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In Surf City on Topsail Island

Gallagher’s Sports Bar and Grill

• 614 North New River Drive
• Opens 11:30 a.m.
• Thanksgiving Special – Turkey or ham dinner with all the trimmings, $14.99
• 910.541-0877