Marina Grill

The kitchen is dedicated to serving its guests the finest ingredients, and Marina Grill works carefully with the local fishermen, butchers, farmers and brewers. This commitment means that the food served is of the highest quality. Located on the marina, the menu is seafood-heavy, with fresh seafood right from the ocean. However, there are excellent choices from the farm, too. Three favorites are the Shrimp and Grits, sauteed shrimp, pork belly, and grits in a tasso ham cream sauce; the Shrimp and Scallop Risotto, jumbo shrimp and scallops with saffron crab risotto; and the Crab-Stuffed Salmon, wild-caught salmon stuffed with crab cake filling with an old bay seasoning aioli. From the farm, there is the Braised Short Ribs, which fall off the bone with a sweet kalbi sauce; a Jerk Chicken with pineapple salsa and coconut rice; and for the vegetarians, a Center Cut Cauliflower, marinated with chimichurri and grilled. The bar has a wide variety of craft beers, many from North Carolina, as well as a wine selection and specialty cocktails mixed by talented mixologists.

The restaurant offers brunch from from 10:30 to 3:00 every Sunday. Come enjoy some brunch favorites and Marina grill favorites while sipping on Mimosas and Bloody Marys enjoying the stunning view of the Marina. There are classic brunch menu items like the Two Egg Breakfast and Steak and Eggs. Some dishes of note are the Crab Cake Benedict, a toasted English muffin topped with a crab cake with a poached egg and Hollandaise; the Chicken and Waffles, Belgian waffle with Nashville hot chicken and peach Bourbon syrup; the Monte Cristo, a French toast dip grilled ham and cheese sandwich with strawberry compote and three of our three of the fans favorites the Shrimp and Grits the Jerk Chicken and the Crab Stuffed Salmon.

The restaurant has a large outdoor area in the summer with live music daily. You can dine alfresco on the huge outdoor patio listening to the music or have a wonderful meal in the indoor dining room, then head out for some post-dinner drinks and a show. Two other larger venues are right next door that have concerts throughout the summer.

The Marina Grill is also a wonderful place to celebrate a special occasion. The entire restaurant can be booked, and the beautiful marina is the perfect backdrop for your wedding or other event. The helpful staff will assist you with all of your plans, and with the partnership of the Marina Pier, the restaurant can handle groups of up to 2800 people in multiple venues. The staff at Marina Grill can make your occasion a special occasion that you will remember for the rest of your life.

The Marina Grill is a great place to bring friends and family for a meal they won’t forget. The food is top-rate and delicious. The chefs use only the finest ingredients from the farm to the table and from the sea to the table. Combine this food with many craft beers from North Carolina, fine wines or specialty cocktails to enhance your dining pleasure. During the summertime, this is the place to come for live music, and if you’re moored in the marina and don’t feel like getting off the boat, they will deliver food right to your boat. This is a premiere restaurant in the Wilmington area. It is perfect for all your special occasions, and please don’t forget brunch on Sunday. You won’t regret it.