Oceanfront Dining

A visitor would expect a beautiful oceanfront restaurant in Wrightsville Beach and there is a spectacular one at the Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort. The Verandah Café is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week. Seafood, steaks and much more are featured on the extensive menu.

If you’re in the mood for lighter fare, try Gabby’s Lounge, also at Holiday Inn Sunspree. Gabby’s serves cocktails seven days a week.

Several outstanding restaurants are just a stone’s throw from Wrightsville Beach. Jerry’s, located in the last strip mall on Eastwood before you cross the bridge to Wrightsville Beach, features steaks, seafood, and pasta dishes, all cooked to your order. They also have the best rack of lamb you’ll find in Wilmington. The restaurant has a full bar and an extensive wine list ranging in price from moderate to princely, special occasion only (unless you’re very wealthy) bottles. They feature daily specials too that never disappoint.

Two restaurants of very different types are located in Lumina Station.

The menu at Brasserie du Soleil features an extensive raw bar, plus sandwiches, salads, soups, and crepes. It is open for lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday and dinner on Sunday. Max's Prime Steakhouse, a restaurant reminiscent of New York’s steak houses, is open for dinner only at 5 p.m. In addition to great steaks, you’ll find a full bar and extensive wine list.