5 Underrated Restaurants in Downtown, Wilmington NC Worth Trying
Updated 11 October 2026 · 11 restaurants in Downtown, Wilmington NC considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five restaurants in downtown Wilmington NC that carry a Google rating of 4.4 or higher but have fewer than 400 reviews, so they are less widely known than larger listings. Eleven qualifying businesses were considered, and the list is ranked by rating. Each entry shows the category, price range, hours, address and attributes, along with what reviewers mention, to help you find a smaller, well-reviewed place to eat.
#1
three10
★ 4.8 (320 Google reviews)Seafood restaurant$30–90 per person
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three10 is listed as a seafood restaurant at 1022 N 4th St, with a 4.8 rating from 320 reviews and a price range of $30 to $90. Dinner is served Tuesday through Saturday from 5 to 9 pm, and it is closed Mondays and Sundays. Attributes include women-owned status, a wine list, cocktails, small plates and vegetarian options. Reviewers mention a server who walked them through the menu, a grouper dish cooked well, and presentations and flavors they found exceptional. One reviewer said the food was good but not worth the price.
Best for: Seafood dinner with a wine list
- Address
- 1022 N 4th St, Wilmington, NC 28401, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5–9 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 5–9 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 5–9 pm; Tue 5–9 pm; Wed 5–9 pm
#2
Commodore Public House & Kitchen
★ 4.8 (150 Google reviews)Restaurant$10–20 per person
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Commodore Public House & Kitchen is listed as a restaurant at 620 N 4th St, with a 4.8 rating from 150 reviews and a price range of $10 to $20. It is open Friday and Saturday from 11 am to midnight, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 11 am to 10 pm, and Monday from 4 to 10 pm. Attributes include outdoor seating, live music, sports, a beer and spirits selection, brunch and happy-hour food. Reviewers mention wings cooked to order, a savage fried chicken sandwich, a French dip, and collards with a cucumber and tomato salad.
Best for: Wings, sandwiches and live music
- Address
- 620 N 4th St, Wilmington, NC 28401, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–12 am; Mon 4–10 pm; Sat 11 am–12 am; Sun 11 am–10 pm; Thu 11 am–10 pm; Tue 11 am–10 pm; Wed 11 am–10 pm
#3
Cousins Coal Fired Pizzeria
★ 4.7 (124 Google reviews)Restaurant$10–20 per person
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Cousins Coal Fired Pizzeria is listed as a restaurant at 914 S Kerr Ave Suite C, with a 4.7 rating from 124 reviews and a price range of $10 to $20. It is open Tuesday through Sunday from 4 to 8 pm and closed Mondays. Attributes include delivery, no-contact delivery, dine-in, takeaway, alcohol, dessert, and a casual, cozy setting. Reviewers mention coal-fired pizza with a charred crust, fresh basil, wings, and a pop-up at a local brewery where the staff walked them through the menu.
Best for: Coal-fired pizza and wings
- Address
- 914 S Kerr Ave Ste C, Wilmington, NC 28403, United States
- Hours
- Fri 4–8 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 4–8 pm; Sun 4–8 pm; Thu 4–8 pm; Tue 4–8 pm; Wed 4–8 pm
#4
Pie’s On Pizzeria & Grill
★ 4.6 (391 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant$10–20 per person
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Pie's On Pizzeria & Grill is listed as a pizza restaurant at 4107 Oleander Dr Suite F, with a 4.6 rating from 391 reviews and a price range of $10 to $20. It is open Monday through Saturday from 11 am to 8:45 pm and closed Sundays. Attributes include kerbside pickup, delivery, dine-in, beer and wine, and vegetarian options. Reviewers describe it as family owned and veteran owned, and mention an Italian sausage pie, a taco pizza, a crispy chicken Alfredo, and wings.
Best for: Neighborhood pizza, wings and pasta
- Address
- 4107 Oleander Dr Ste F, Wilmington, NC 28403, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–8:45 pm; Mon 11 am–8:45 pm; Sat 11 am–8:45 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 11 am–8:45 pm; Tue 11 am–8:45 pm; Wed 11 am–8:45 pm
#5
Girls with Dough, Pizzeria and Pub
★ 4.6 (391 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant$10–20 per person
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Girls with Dough, Pizzeria and Pub is listed as a pizza restaurant at 204 Arcadian Row Suite 100, with a 4.6 rating from 391 reviews and a price range of $10 to $20. It is open Thursday and Friday from noon to 10 pm, Saturday from 10 am to 10 pm, Sunday from 10 am to 9 pm, and Tuesday and Wednesday from 4 to 9 pm. Attributes include outdoor seating, live music, sports, cocktails, beer and wheelchair accessibility. Reviewers mention brunch with many choices, sandwiches, a saxophone and DJ set on a Saturday morning, and mixed views on pizza quality.
Best for: Brunch, sandwiches and live music
- Address
- 204 Arcadian Row Ste 100, Wilmington, NC 28412, United States
- Hours
- Fri 12–10 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 10 am–10 pm; Sun 10 am–9 pm; Thu 12–10 pm; Tue 4–9 pm; Wed 4–9 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 11 restaurants in Downtown, Wilmington NC with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then rated 4.4 or higher on Google but with fewer than 400 reviews. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- three10, Pie’s On Pizzeria & Grill and Girls with Dough, Pizzeria and Pub take reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated restaurant on this list?
three10 ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 320 reviews. Commodore Public House & Kitchen is second at 4.8 from 150 reviews.
Which restaurants in Downtown, Wilmington NC are open late?
Commodore Public House & Kitchen stays open until 12 am.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: three10 $30–90; Commodore Public House & Kitchen $10–20; Cousins Coal Fired Pizzeria $10–20; Pie’s On Pizzeria & Grill $10–20; Girls with Dough, Pizzeria and Pub $10–20.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for three10, Commodore Public House & Kitchen, Cousins Coal Fired Pizzeria, Pie’s On Pizzeria & Grill and Girls with Dough, Pizzeria and Pub.
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