River 128 Restaurant, located in downtown Wilmington, NC, offers an unforgettable dining experience on the Cape Fear River. Enjoy fresh, locally inspired cuisine with stunning views of the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge, the USS North Carolina Battleship, and breathtaking sunsets. Dine inside or on our heated outdoor decks, and bring your furry friends to one of the area’s only dog-friendly restaurants. Arrive by car or boat—take advantage of free parking vouchers and our 90-ft floating dock. River 128 is your destination for exceptional food, waterfront dining, and Southern hospitality.
River 128 Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
Overall ratings and reviews
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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
4.4Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value
Noise • Moderate
Loved For
Coastal North Carolina
Great for outdoor dining
Coastal North Carolina
Great for scenic views
Coastal North Carolina
Most Booked
Wilmington
Great for outdoor dining
Wilmington
Most Booked
Review summary
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River 128 Restaurant shines with "great food, great service, and a great view" of the river, offering a memorable dining experience. Patrons praise the "excellent" seafood dishes and attentive service. Though some find the menu pricey, the "fantastic" ambiance and delightful riverside setting make it a must-visit spot.
45 Reviews
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Kevin VIP
Wilmington7 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Wonderful brunch riverside. Pleasant, efficient wait staff. Excellent food.
Overall a great experience.
Kevin and Diane
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Jusgin
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Service was impeccable, absolutely wonderful. Food was great, will be back for sure
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Robyn
Charleston15 reviews
2.0
Dined 5 days ago
Overall 2
Food 1
Service 3
Ambience 3
The salad was small for the exorbitant price. My daughters Caesar was so drenched in dressing she could hardly eat half of it. The food quality did Not match the $$$! I will not be back
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Thom
Wilmington1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
Great food. Great setting overlooking the river. Excellent service.
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Bren
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined on 5 April 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
We had a late dinner at River 128 and they did not disappoint. I had the blackened catfish with shrimp and scallops in a light seafood sauce. THE BEST SEAFOOD DISH i have had in years. The fish was perfected cooked and seasoned. The shrimp and scallops were prepared in a gumbo-like sauce. Absolutely delicious! I most definitely will stop by the next time I am in town.
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sunshine
Anchorage3 reviews
2.0
Dined on 2 April 2025
Overall 2
Food 2
Service 3
Ambience 3
Food was fine. Drinks were mediocre. Service was prompt.
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Michele VIP
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Great view, great service and great food! Sat outside and it was awesome!
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Debra VIP
Chicago6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 3
I had the burrata salad and the fish tacos. Both were excellent. Our waitress was pleasant and very attentive great experience.
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Jamesb
Central Coast1 review
5.0
Dined on 28 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
We were a party of 10 and each person loved their food. Our server was lovely and competent. We will definitely be back again!! Thank you!
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Cynthia
Coastal Georgia7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
Excellent food & service. We sat on the covered patio & got to see the sun setting over the Cape Fear River—beautiful!
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FAQs
River 128 Restaurant is rated 4.4 stars by 45 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.