Wilmington restaurants (Star: college, moving to, beach)

[TaylorHarriston]

Any good recommendations from the city data foodies? I am moving to Wilmington from SC in a couple weeks and I consider myself a big foodie, so I am inquiring about the locally owned joints that are worth checking out!

* best spot for burgers (not your cheap five guys style but a good one)?

* best spot for happy hour specials, not drinks but food?

* creative food worth trying?

Thanks.

[goldenage1]

Originally Posted by TaylorHarriston

* best spot for burgers (not your cheap five guys style but a good one)?

FWIW, I like Five Guys burgers. It is a simple presentation, grilled to order. The buns are good, and the potatoes are genuine. How can you improve on that?

I am also curious, but when did burgers become a foodie "item"?

There was a recent discussion on pizza, and I am curious to try Brixx whenever I am back in town. over a month in Wilmington, still looking for some places.

I am also curious about a couple places on Front Street, for example the tapas place : http://www.circa1922.com/

The OP might also like this for burgers: http://www.frontstreetbrewery.com/specials/

[take57]

In the creative category: Manna

I was directed there by the most affable person on the planet, the owner of the Five Star Tavern. The food was absolutely superb.

[Lover of Animals]

Originally Posted by TaylorHarriston

Any good recommendations from the city data foodies? I am moving to Wilmington from SC in a couple weeks and I consider myself a big foodie, so I am inquiring about the locally owned joints that are worth checking out!

* best spot for burgers (not your cheap five guys style but a good one)?

* best spot for happy hour specials, not drinks but food?

* creative food worth trying?

Thanks.

Best burgers in town is P.T.'s Grill! Don't do "happy hour",so can't help you there. Creative......first one that pops in my mind is Havana's.

[HP91]

FWIW, I am not a fan of PT's....I find it highly overrated.

Katy's on College Rd has been around a real long time for burgers.

For creative food, I think Indochine, (if that meets your creative theme). I think the folks at South Beach Grill come up with some creative stuff. And Tower 7 is certainly a one of a kind place.

[sundaze]

Very best food Catch on Market Street. Innovative, local and delicious. Expensive and always full, make reservations.

[NM posts]

It's not really in any of your categories, but Casey's Buffet is hands down my favorite restaurant in North Carolina and one of my faves anyway. Ooh I crave it. Southen/soul food.

[Boat guy]

Aubriana's is by far the best resteraunt in town on Front Street
Nikki's is great Sushi