Wilmington, North Carolina, with a population of 212,064, boasts a vibrant coastal charm along the Cape Fear River. Known for its historic downtown and lush riverfront, this city has seen its fair share of dining establishments come and go. Unfortunately, several closed-down restaurants, whether permanently closed or temporarily closed, mark the evolving culinary landscape. Join us as we explore these spots and reflect on the reasons behind their closing down and shutdowns.
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Le Catalan – Wilmington – 224 S Water St
224 S Water St
Wilmington, NC 28401
Status: Closed Permanently
Riverboat Landing – Wilmington – 2 Market St
2 Market St
Wilmington, NC 28401
Status: Closed Permanently
The District Kitchen & Cocktails – Wilmington – 1001 N 4Th St
1001 N 4Th St
Wilmington, NC 28401
Status: Closed Permanently
Building In Progress – Wilmington – 121 Grace St
121 Grace St
Wilmington, NC 28401
Status: Closed Permanently
Asian Buffet – Wilmington – 2541 Carolina Beach Rd
2541 Carolina Beach Rd
Wilmington, NC 28401
Status: Closed Permanently
Chops Deli and Grill – Wilmington – 7037 Wrightsville Ave
7037 Wrightsville Ave
Wilmington, NC 28403
Status: Closed Permanently
Munchies Food Co – Wilmington – 419 S College Rd #35
419 S College Rd #35
Wilmington, NC 28403
Status: Closed Permanently
Jamaica’s Comfort Zone – Wilmington – 417 S College Rd Suite 24
417 S College Rd Suite 24
Wilmington, NC 28403
Status: Closed Permanently
BLUE SURF Arboretum West – CLOSED! – Wilmington – 404 Arboretum Dr Suite 130
404 Arboretum Dr Suite 130
Wilmington, NC 28405
Status: Closed Permanently
FUWANGZ LLC – Wilmington – 2105 Carolina Beach Rd
2105 Carolina Beach Rd
Wilmington, NC 28401
Status: Closed Permanently
Subway – Wilmington – 306 N Front St
306 N Front St
Wilmington, NC 28401
Status: Closed Permanently
Kabob & Grill Fine Indian Cuisine and Bar – Wilmington – 5 S Water St
5 S Water St
Wilmington, NC 28401
Status: Closed Permanently
Sarku Japan – Wilmington – 3500 Oleander Drive Space #Fc-06
3500 Oleander Drive Space #Fc-06
Wilmington, NC 28403
Status: Closed Permanently
Port City Chop House – Wilmington – 1981 Eastwood Rd
1981 Eastwood Rd
Wilmington, NC 28403
Status: Closed Permanently
Bar Masonboro – Wilmington – 3317 Masonboro Loop Rd
3317 Masonboro Loop Rd
Wilmington, NC 28409
Status: Closed Permanently
Fox & Hound – Wilmington, NC – Wilmington – 920 Town Center Dr
920 Town Center Dr
Wilmington, NC 28405
Status: Closed Permanently
Ruby Tuesday – Wilmington – 1138 Military Cutoff Rd
1138 Military Cutoff Rd
Wilmington, NC 28405
Status: Closed Permanently
Zoës Kitchen РWilmington Р1011 International Dr
1011 International Dr
Wilmington, NC 28405
Status: Closed Permanently
Atlanta Bread Wilmington – Wilmington – 6886 Main St
6886 Main St
Wilmington, NC 28405
Status: Closed Permanently
Brrrberry Frozen Yogurt – Wilmington – 6815 Parker Farm Dr Unit 120
6815 Parker Farm Dr Unit 120
Wilmington, NC 28405
Status: Closed Permanently
Positalia – Wilmington – 6800 Parker Farm Dr #150
6800 Parker Farm Dr #150
Wilmington, NC 28405
Status: Closed Permanently
On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina – Wilmington – 1128 Military Cutoff Rd
1128 Military Cutoff Rd
Wilmington, NC 28405
Status: Closed Permanently
The Crab Shack – Wilmington – 55 Scotts Hill Loop Rd
55 Scotts Hill Loop Rd
Wilmington, NC 28411
Status: Closed Permanently
Skytown Beer Company – Wilmington – 4712 New Centre Dr #100
4712 New Centre Dr #100
Wilmington, NC 28405
Status: Closed Permanently
K-Bueno Norte – Wilmington – 8211 Dd, Market St
8211 Dd, Market St
Wilmington, NC 28411
Status: Closed Permanently
RoadHouse of Wilmington – Wilmington – 4001 Wrightsville Ave
4001 Wrightsville Ave
Wilmington, NC 28403
Status: Closed Permanently
Clean Eatz Express – Wilmington – 203 Racine Dr
203 Racine Dr
Wilmington, NC 28403
Status: Closed Permanently
Ming Wok – Wilmington – 3534 S College Rd
3534 S College Rd
Wilmington, NC 28412
Status: Closed Permanently
San Juan Cafe – Wilmington – 4116, 3314 Wrightsville Ave
4116, 3314 Wrightsville Ave
Wilmington, NC 28403
Status: Closed Permanently
Crust Kitchen and Cocktails – Wilmington – 124 Princess St
124 Princess St
Wilmington, NC 28401
Status: Closed Permanently
Lawson Gray, LLC – Wilmington – 4442, 622 S 2Nd St Unit 1
4442, 622 S 2Nd St Unit 1
Wilmington, NC 28401
Status: Closed Permanently
Throwback Bakery – Wilmington – 1011 N 4Th St
1011 N 4Th St
Wilmington, NC 28401
Status: Closed Permanently
Soundside Seafood – Wilmington – 2025 Eastwood Rd
2025 Eastwood Rd
Wilmington, NC 28403
Status: Closed Permanently
Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ – Wilmington – 1407 Barclay Pointe Blvd Unit 401
1407 Barclay Pointe Blvd Unit 401
Wilmington, NC 28412
Status: Closed Permanently
Cicis Pizza – Wilmington – 341 College Rd Suite 8A
341 College Rd Suite 8A
Wilmington, NC 28403
Status: Closed Permanently
Hwy 55 Burgers Shakes & Fries – Wilmington – 6815 Gordon Rd
6815 Gordon Rd
Wilmington, NC 28411
Status: Closed Permanently
Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux – Wilmington Restaurant – Wilmington – 3710 Oleander Dr
3710 Oleander Dr
Wilmington, NC 28403
Status: Closed Permanently
Bon Appetit Restaurant – Wilmington – 3704 Carolina Beach Rd
3704 Carolina Beach Rd
Wilmington, NC 28412
Status: Closed Permanently
The Lunchbox – Wilmington – 1616 Shipyard Blvd #10
1616 Shipyard Blvd #10
Wilmington, NC 28412
Status: Closed Permanently
Sweet n Savory’s Epicurean Bistro – Wilmington – 1978 Eastwood Rd
1978 Eastwood Rd
Wilmington, NC 28403
Status: Closed Permanently
Pizzeria Il Forno – Wilmington – 1474 Barclay Pointe Blvd St, #201
1474 Barclay Pointe Blvd St, #201
Wilmington, NC 28412
Status: Closed Permanently
Osteria Cicchetti at Monkey Junction – Wilmington – 5104 College Rd
5104 College Rd
Wilmington, NC 28412
Status: Closed Permanently
Mamas Italian Bistro – Wilmington – 2535 Castle Hayne Rd
2535 Castle Hayne Rd
Wilmington, NC 28401
Status: Closed Permanently
Moe’s Southwest Grill – Wilmington – 1427 Military Cutoff Rd
1427 Military Cutoff Rd
Wilmington, NC 28403
Status: Closed Permanently
Tavern On 17th – Wilmington – 1611 Dusty Miller Ln #305
1611 Dusty Miller Ln #305
Wilmington, NC 28412
Status: Closed Permanently
The Hungry Sparrow – Wilmington – 701 Castle St
701 Castle St
Wilmington, NC 28401
Status: Closed Permanently
Mariposa Tapas Bar – Wilmington – 1502 S 3Rd St
1502 S 3Rd St
Wilmington, NC 28401
Status: Closed Permanently
Quality Inn Wilmington near University – Wilmington – 4926 Market St
4926 Market St
Wilmington, NC 28405
Status: Closed Permanently
Carolina BBQ & Seafood – Wilmington – 1602 S College Rd
1602 S College Rd
Wilmington, NC 28403
Status: Closed Permanently
3315 Cut & Pour – Wilmington – 3315 Masonboro Loop Rd
3315 Masonboro Loop Rd
Wilmington, NC 28409
Status: Closed Permanently