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You can't beat our sunset views!! - The George on the Riverwalk, Wilmington, NC

The George on the Riverwalk

4.7
4.7
679 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
The George on the Riverwalk is in the downtown area of Wilmington, North Carolina. A great location, along with the great food, have helped to make this a very popular eatery. You can find inside or outside seating right on the river. As one of the only dog friendly restaurants in the area, we welcome your furry friends! We provide heated decks in the winter as well as amazing views of the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge, the USS North Carolina Battleship and amazing sunset views year around! Whether you choose to visit us by car or boat, we provide 3 hour parking vouchers for the lot across the street and have a 90ft floating dock located directly on the Cape Fear River!!




Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (910) 763-2052
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Wilmington
  • Cross street
    We provide 3 hour vouchers for the lot located across the street.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

What 679 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Great for brunch

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Great for scenic views

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Seafood

  • Wilmington

    Best Ambiance

  • Wilmington

    Good for groups

  • Wilmington

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The George on the Riverwalk offers an inviting riverside dining experience with "great views, great cocktails, great service," making it a popular choice for both brunch and dinner. Guests praise its "delicious food" and accommodating staff, though some mention occasional service delays. Overall, it's a charming spot for delightful meals.

679 Reviews
  1. Ricky

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. Jerome

    Miami

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 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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  8. Rob

    Raleigh

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Food with lovely appearance. Good service. We were asked if we are coming for a special occasion when making the reservation. It was my wife’s birthday and the only thing said to her was Happy Birthday from the hostess. We don’t expect anything for free but if you ask the question it makes for a disappointment when that is all that happens. We would definitely eat here again but probably not for a special occasion.

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  9. Riley

    Wilmington

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot for a first date! The back deck is heated and has a nice vibe with the Christmas lights.

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  10. Larry

    Cleveland

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was excellent and the food was delicious.

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The George on the Riverwalk is rated 4.7 stars by 679 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today
Google Map for The George on the Riverwalk

128 S Water St, Wilmington, NC 28401-4425

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    We provide 3 hour vouchers for the lot located across the street.
  • Neighborhood
    Wilmington
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
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