What's better than celebrating Thanksgiving with a delicious meal you've slaved over for hours and hours? Celebrating the holiday with friends and family at your favorite Wilmington restaurant! You'll be dancing the turkey trot away from the dirty pots and pans when you dine at one of these restaurants open on Thanksgiving in Wilmington.

With so many restaurants open on Thanksgiving in Wilmington, you're certain to land in the perfect place to stuff your family and friends with tasty local cuisine this Thanksgiving. Find even more Wilmington restaurants by registering on 910area, your free guide to everything Wilmington has to offer.

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Casey's Buffet
Restaurant $$
5559 Oleander Drive, Wilmington NC, 28403
Casey's is your place for authentic southern soul food. All you can eat, fresh cooked BBQ, Chitterlings, Fried Chicken, Baked Chicken, and much much more.
Carolina BBQ
Restaurant $$
1602 S College Rd, Wilmington NC, 28403-7308
Family Style Buffet. Locations in Kenansville, NC and Wilmington, NC. Catering and party rooms available upon request. Featuring Fried Chicken, Pork BBQ,...
Henry's
Bar & Restaurant $
2508 Independence Blvd, Wilmington NC, 28412
Stop by Henry's and check out our daily specials! Monday: $3 Craft Drafts Tuesday: Live Music & $5 All Infused Cocktails Wednesday: 1/2 priced Select...
Restaurant $$
2 Ann St, Wilmington NC, 28401
In May 1978, The Pilot House Restaurant was founded by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wright Jr. as the first dining establishment in the newly restored historic...
PinPoint Restaurant
Restaurant $
114 Market St, Wilmington NC, 28401
A coastal community restaurant in Wilmington serving good food rooted in tradition and a love of cooking. Oh, and a great place to drink.
Bluewater Waterfront Grill
Bar & Restaurant $
4 Marina Street, Wrightsville Beach NC, 28480
Inspired by traditional waterfront dining, our delicious food, casual atmosphere and friendly service make Bluewater a Wrightsville Beach favorite for...
Hops Supply Co.
Bar & Restaurant $$
5400 Oleander Dr, Wilmington NC, 28403
From culinary-inspired dishes to the perfect pour. Hops Supply Co. is the perfect blend craft and casual. From culinary-inspired dishes to the perfect...
Oceanic
Restaurant $
703 S Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach NC, 28480
Oceanic was named after a popular hotel destroyed in the Great Fire of Wrightsville Beach in 1934. Since its opening, coastal residents and visitors...
Ruth's Chris Steak House - Wilmington - North Carolina
Restaurant $
244 N Water St, Wilmington NC, 28401
Welcome to Ruth's Chris Steak House. Look around. Have a seat. If this is your first visit, prepare to taste the greatest steak you've ever eaten. As founder...
Banks Channel
Bar & Restaurant $
530 Causeway Dr, Wrightsville Beach NC, 28480
Since opening in 2009, Banks Channel Pub & Grille has kept our promise of offering fresh food better than you'll get at your average pub while providing...
Freddies Restaurante of Kure Beach
Restaurant $
111 K Ave, Kure Beach NC, 28449
We'd like to welcome you to our little Italian-American restaurant in Kure Beach, NC. Freddie's is a little gem at the beach, serving lunch Thursday - Sunday...