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Dining Area - Brent's Bistro, Wilmington, NC

Brent's Bistro

4.9
4.9
650 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Healthy
Upscale yet casual restaurant located in Wilmington, NC. Located near Wrightsville Beach. Menu changes weekly to highlight the freshest seafood and land dishes. Enjoy flavorful dinners and extensive wine selection in our welcoming atmosphere. When weather permits, book a seat outdoors on our covered patio. For reservations, please utilize Opentable or call us directly. However, reservations for Fridays and Saturdays can ONLY be booked by calling us directly. 910-839-3131.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American, Bistro
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (910) 839-3131
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Brent Williams
  • Catering
    We'll cater for you and you can select from an abundance of meal options: Lunch soup and salad combinations with artisan bread; Beef, Chicken or Shrimp dishes with tea! Our catering menu is available online for details.

What 650 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Best Overall

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Best Value

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Innovative

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Good for groups

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Healthy

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Great for fine wines

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Romantic

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Good for special occasions

  • Wilmington

    Best Overall

  • Wilmington

    Best Food

  • Wilmington

    Best Service

  • Wilmington

    Best Value

  • Wilmington

    Innovative

  • Wilmington

    Good for groups

  • Wilmington

    Healthy

  • Wilmington

    Great for fine wines

  • Wilmington

    Romantic

  • Wilmington

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Brent's Bistro is a delightful hidden gem in Wilmington, offering a cozy atmosphere and a menu that changes weekly. Guests rave about the "exceptional service" and "amazing food," including standout dishes like the crab cakes and pork chop. This neighborhood favorite ensures every visit feels special with its creative offerings.

650 Reviews
  1. Evelyn

    West Palm Beach

    43 reviews

    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious dinner. Had blackened mahi. Great server, very pleasant. Friendly atmosphere.

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  2. Edward

    Philadelphia

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great to eat at Brent’s. Service. Food. Great.

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  3. Michael

    Wilmington

    169 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    169 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food as always; Shawn is a great waiter; good wine list as well!

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  4. Mark -Paulette

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding from our arrival through dessert. Comfortable and spacious yet intimate dining experience. Our server was informative, very attentive and a delight. From the amazing crab dip through dinner (flounder & a shrimp entree- best ever!) the chef was excellent!! HIGHLY recommend!!

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  5. Lori

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect again! The food is incredible! Great service!

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  6. Bob

    Wilmington

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Brent's Bistro is perhaps the least-pretentious of the fine-dining establishments on the landward side of Wrightsville Beach. It's a cozy, L-shaped venue with seating for about sixty indoor diners, with a dining area that wraps around the L-shaped bar and a limited, weekly menu. Reservations recommended. For our anniversary meal we first split a tasty Lobster "Cargot" appetizer, then each had Pompano, the Catch of the Day: mine was broiled, with the Artichoke and Tomato Lemon Butter sauce, and hers was sauteed with Piccata sauce. Both were nicely done, with memorable tenderness and seasonings. The accompanying Mashed Potatoes were adequate, but the Green Beans were very fresh and nicely prepared (not overcooked, just firm enough). Wayne, our server, was attentive and friendly. The only negative was what seemed an over-long wait between the appetizer order and the meal; considering that we had ordered the entrees by 6:45 or so, when the dining area still had seating, this was surprising--Wayne did apologize for the delay.

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  7. Ronnie

    Wilmington

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The daily specials were fantastic! Tasty grouper, flounder and lamb moussaka - service was attentive but not intrusive. Ambiance is very nice but at times can be loud. Love this restaurant and each time we return it is better than the last.

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  8. Chuck

    Wilmington

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and the food is amazing. The peanut butter cheesecake is my favorite dessert.

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  9. Sid

    Raleigh

    57 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and exceptional service. Highly recommend.

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  10. Susan

    Wilmington

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I love our waitress there, and Todd. The bartender is wonderful!

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FAQs

Brent's Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (910) 839-3131.

Brent's Bistro is rated 4.9 stars by 650 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Brent's Bistro

7110 Wrightsville Ave, Unit C-12, Wilmington, NC 28403-7219

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Stokley Drive
  • Neighborhood
    Wrightsville Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American, Bistro
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Brent Williams
  • Additional
    Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
  • Phone number
    (910) 839-3131
  • Catering
    We'll cater for you and you can select from an abundance of meal options: Lunch soup and salad combinations with artisan bread; Beef, Chicken or Shrimp dishes with tea! Our catering menu is available online for details.
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