Food Near Independence Mall

After you’ve finished shopping at Independence Mall, treat yourself to lunch or dinner at Henry’s. Located at the corner of Shipyard and Independence Boulevards in Barclay Commons, the restaurant serves classic American fare. A very large selection of salads, sandwiches, soups and luncheon plates are offered midday. In the evening, pasta, seafood, “two-handed” sandwiches and entrees such as a sausage stuffed pork chop with roasted red peppers, brie and portabella mushrooms are on the menu. The restaurant has a full bar and a large wine list. Live music is offered on the patio on Friday evenings.

Popular Italian Restaurant

One of Wilmington’s popular Italian restaurants, Eddie Romanelli’s, is located midway between Independence Mall and Wrightsville Beach, at 5400 Oleander Drive. The restaurant opens daily at 11 a.m. for lunch where soups, salads and such classic Italian comfort food as baked ziti are featured. In the evening, prime rib is on the menu every day. Chicken marsala or parmesan and Mama Romanelli’s lasagna are offered among many other choices. The restaurant has a full bar and large wine list. Eddie Romanelli’s has a second location too, in Brunswick County at the Waterford residential development.