The George on the Riverwalk

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   Beth

   Washington DC

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a great experience at the George. We sat outside on the deck overlooking the Cape Fear River. We started with 2 delicious appetizers (crab dip and tuna)- our party of 5 each ordered a different entree and we were all very pleased with our meals. The desserts were great as well. The service was perfect. Our waitress was timely, nice and attentive. I would definitely recommend it to others.
   

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   Marilyn

   VIP

   Wilmington

   122 reviews

   4.0

   122 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We had reserved a high top in the bar as no dining room tables were available. It was a fine table at the end with a white table cloth & a comfortable chair. Becky G was a wonderful waitress & always checking on us. I had a tasty Delgado margarita. We enjoyed the Oysters Rockefeller but they were not served in the shell & very tiny. The Butter lettuce salad was very big & delicious; we shared it but couldn’t eat it all. My husband really enjoyed his Rack of Lamb & my scallops on risotto were good but the first one had grit in every bite. They insisted on making it over for me so I took it to go. If you ask they will give you a parking pass so you can park in the lot across the street. I would eat in the bar again as it was a nice table, good service & not noisy. They have enclosed the outside porch so eating out there should be fairly comfortable in the winter.
   

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   Debbie

   Charleston

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent service and amazing food! The ambiance was so relaxing. The black bass and diver scallops were so delicious.
   

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   Ricky

   San Francisco

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on December 21, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful location and food was great. Our server was outstanding
   

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   Blane

   Raleigh

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on December 14, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was our first visit to The George (but not to downtown). We wanted to elevate our meal to celebrate our daughter's college Masters graduation. Our group of six did have a reservation in advance. Arrival was smooth, and we were seated promptly. It was a busy Saturday lunch setting. The service start was slightly delayed, but once greeted, we had our attendant's regular attention to ensure we were all set. We enjoyed sharable appetizers. The Brie dish was delicious, with amazing roasted garlic. The Crab Dip was warm and tasty. Calamari is always a challenge, yet the Calamari dish had excellent dipping sauces with some heat. Kudos to the kitchen, as the entrees (Black Bass, Salmon, Catfish sandwich, and one outlier with salad and chicken wings) were primarily empty plates at the conclusion and two take-home boxes. Our group agreed there would be return visits.
   

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   Shana

   Washington DC

   7 reviews

   3.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on December 14, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The food is very expensive for what you get. To order a salad you’ll pay $10 which is reasonable. To add a chicken breast, you’ll pay an additional $11. For a piece of chicken. To add a piece of salmon you’ll pay $17. While it’s a nice view, the food is not worth the asking prices. Even the Brie appetizer has hardly any flavor. Great place for a cocktail and a view of the water but that’s about it.
   

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   Daffney

   Western NC

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 13, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything about this dinner was AMAZING! We started with the Sweet Garlic Shrimp, which were delicious. For the main courses we chose the Seared Diver Sea Scallops and Black Bass. They were both AMAZING! The scallops were the best I’ve ever had. What really set this place apart from others on the riverwalk was the service. We dined and had drinks at the bar. Deon, our bartender was FABULOUS!! He was personable, knowledgeable, and efficient. He checked on us throughout our meal to make sure everything was perfect! This was our first visit to The George, but it definitely won’t be the last!
   

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   Sam

   VIP

   Raleigh

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on December 6, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Service as excellent and the food was superb. The Black Bass was one of the best dishes we have ever had, anywhere.
   

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   David

   Chicago

   17 reviews

   5.0

   17 reviews

   Dined on November 30, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Nice quiet meal on a chilly evening. Glad to see that people are supporting the restaurant.
   

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    Jerome

    Miami

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    Visiting historic Wilmington…tried this at recommendation of BandB host….quiet, varied menu, excellent service, good food…worth a visit
    

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