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You can't beat our sunset views!! - River 128 Restaurant, Wilmington, NC

River 128 Restaurant

4.4
4.4
45 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
128 S Water St, Wilmington, NC 28401-4425

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2 people
19:00
Booked 43 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
  • Great for scenic views
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.



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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00–15:00 Lunch Tue–Sat 11:00–15:00 Dinner Tue–Sun 15:00–21:00
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    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 45 people are saying

River 128 Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

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

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
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
  1. Kevin VIP

    Wilmington7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful brunch riverside. Pleasant, efficient wait staff. Excellent food. Overall a great experience. Kevin and Diane

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  2. Jusgin

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was impeccable, absolutely wonderful. Food was great, will be back for sure

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  3. Robyn

    Charleston15 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. 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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  4. Thom

    Wilmington1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food. Great setting overlooking the river. Excellent service.

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  5. Bren

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 5 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. 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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  6. sunshine

    Anchorage3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 2 April 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was fine. Drinks were mediocre. Service was prompt.

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  7. Michele VIP

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great view, great service and great food! Sat outside and it was awesome!

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  8. Debra VIP

    Chicago6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. 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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  9. Jamesb

    Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 28 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. 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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  10. Cynthia

    Coastal Georgia7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. 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.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 43 times today
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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.
  • Area
    Wilmington
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00–15:00 Lunch Tue–Sat 11:00–15:00 Dinner Tue–Sun 15:00–21:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, 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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