Bon Appetit

Bon Appetit is a well kept secret in Wilmington. They started out as a highly sought after catering business. Due to popular demand, they opened up their very own restaurant. Bon Appetit is gourmet breakfast at it's best, at a great price. The restuarant is nothing fancy, but the food is delectable!

Bon Appetit
3704 Carolina Beach Road
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 796-0520

J. Michael's Philly Deli

J. Michaels's Deli brings the authentic taste of the Philadelphia Cheese Steak to Wilmington. This local joint has been in Wilmington for over 30 years now! And their prices are unbeatable! You can design your cheese steak to come with whatever you fancy! They have it all, and the menu has more than just cheese steaks. J. Michael's has tons of sandwiches to choose from!

Monkey Junction
609 Piner Rd
Wilmington, NC 28409
(910) 332-5555

Hanover Center
3501 Oleander Dr
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 763-6466

Porter's Neck
8232 Market St
Wilmington, NC 28411
(910) 686-0070

PT's Old Fashioned Grille

Craving a delicious burger? Times are never tough enough to stoop to a fast food "burger." Yes, in Wilmington, we have MUCH better options! PT's Old Fashioned Grille is a local joint that's been around for over 20 years. They pride themselves in their fresh burgers, made from scratch fries, veggies chopped daily. The ONLY thing that comes from a "bag" or prepackaged is the lettuce. Just when you thought you were impressed, the fries are made in no trans fat free oil! Less guilty fries to please the health conscious! For $8, you are getting one fresh burger. Aside from burgers, the grilled turkey or roast beef sandwich is a win win! Their meat is sliced to order and grilled perfectly! To top it off, even the greatest of sweet tea snobs will find themselves approving their brew! In need of a beer to go with the burger? PT's has Shock Top on draft for $1.88. Though none of the restaurants are particularly flashy, their fresh food makes up for it!

There are currently 7 PT's locations, five in Wilmington (17th Street, Military Cut Off, Monkey Junction, Fountain Drive near UNCW, and Porter's Neck), one in Leland, and one inland downtown Chapel Hill, NC.

Rucker John's

Located in the heart of Monkey Junction, Rucker John's provides a great family environment if you are looking to "sit down" eat quick. Now, it does border line a chain, as it originally sprouted from Emerald Isle, then to Wilmington, and their most recent location in Greenville, NC. The restaurant is huge inside, with rarely ever a wait. If you are looking for somewhere to take a big party (especially with kids) Rucker John's would be a great pick! The ambiance must be noted too. It's a tropical thing, but not done up wrong. A classy tropical theme that's not overdone. Very nice! Prices range from $8-$20.

Hands down, the food is great. Large menu selection to pick from. Even a "Lighter Alternatives" with $8 portions. This might sound silly, but they have a chicken tender platter that is just fab! The batter is different, not like O'Charly's (though I am a fan of), but more of a light, fluffy batter. My newest favorite here is the RJ's Pasta, which is actually NOT on the menu anymore...but you CAN ask for it:) RJ's pasta is a wine sauce with artichokes, mushrooms, red peppers, and cajun chicken...sooo good! Lots of times pasta's don't wow me, but this one earns wow factor! Another highlight is their really great salad topped with a honey brushed crescent! It's not the average side salad as it screams fresh and crispy. (Again, salads are normally just yeah...it's a salad...NOT this one!)