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Chef-owned find featuring imaginative American fare, plus an ample wine list, in a cozy atmosphere.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1908 Eastwood Rd, Wilmington, NC 28403
Phone: (910) 256-6056
Website: http://www.portlandgrille.com/
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Reservations: portlandgrille.com
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Port Land Grille offers fresh and seasonal progressive American cuisine dishes in Wilmington, NC.
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While we could’ve moved there in a heartbeat, we truly love the North Carolina coast where Wilmington is known as the “Port City.” The name “Port-Land” is a …
Port Land Grille Restaurant – Wilmington, NC | OpenTable
Port Land Grille has progressive American regional cuisine masterfully executed in a casually elegant coastal setting since November 2000.
Reviews
Dan Morton
Port Land Grille offers a refined and memorable dining experience, perfect for a special evening out. From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere was warm, upscale, and inviting—ideal for enjoying high-quality food in a relaxed but elegant setting.
We started with the pimiento cheese appetizer, which was a flavorful and comforting Southern classic, elevated with finesse. It was creamy, tangy, and paired well with the cracker and accompaniments.
For our entrees, we had the Mahi Mahi, Prime Ribeye, Grouper, and Lamb. Each dish was expertly prepared and beautifully plated. The Mahi Mahi was fresh and flaky, complemented by delicious potatoes. The Prime Ribeye was incredibly tender and full of bold, rich flavor—a true standout. The Grouper was delicate, perfectly cooked, and paired with corn and crab chowder and potatoes. The Lamb was savory and succulent, showing great technique and attention to seasoning.
For dessert, we shared the bread pudding and crème brûlée, both of which were excellent. The bread pudding was warm, rich, and indulgent, while the crème brûlée had the perfect caramelized top and silky custard underneath.
Port Land Grille impressed us across the board with its consistently high-quality food, attentive service, and beautiful atmosphere. Highly recommended!
… moreWe started with the pimiento cheese appetizer, which was a flavorful and comforting Southern classic, elevated with finesse. It was creamy, tangy, and paired well with the cracker and accompaniments.
For our entrees, we had the Mahi Mahi, Prime Ribeye, Grouper, and Lamb. Each dish was expertly prepared and beautifully plated. The Mahi Mahi was fresh and flaky, complemented by delicious potatoes. The Prime Ribeye was incredibly tender and full of bold, rich flavor—a true standout. The Grouper was delicate, perfectly cooked, and paired with corn and crab chowder and potatoes. The Lamb was savory and succulent, showing great technique and attention to seasoning.
For dessert, we shared the bread pudding and crème brûlée, both of which were excellent. The bread pudding was warm, rich, and indulgent, while the crème brûlée had the perfect caramelized top and silky custard underneath.
Port Land Grille impressed us across the board with its consistently high-quality food, attentive service, and beautiful atmosphere. Highly recommended!
Madison Steele
I rarely share reviews unless I feel strongly about something. We were looking to celebrate a special occasion somewhere nice and decided to give this place a try even though we have never really heard much about it. This place was AMAZING. Puts some of the other “popular” restaurants to shame!! From the quick and friendly service, ambiance, the food and drinks, not one thing we experienced or ate was average or ordinary whatsoever. My personal highlights were the sauce paired with the beef tenderloin, the twice baked potato, and the chocolate chess pie! I have no clue why this place isn’t talked about more, we definitely will be back!!
… moreIan Kessler
Enjoyable dinner on a busy evening. Food was delicious and came out surprisingly fast, so fast that it didn’t sync with bar service. We ordered cocktails and Redneck Eggrolls to start, and they came out amazingly fast, so fast that our cocktails arrived much later. Our entrees also came out pretty quickly, again so fast they beat the wine, but we still had our cocktails. Dinner was very good, ribeye and scallops special. Coconut cake for dessert was also tasty. Service was friendly and efficient, but with that speed, we were finishing our wine as the check came. It all felt a bit rushed. 5 stars for food, but dissapointed with inability to pace and sync service. Prices points on high side. Cocktails for 2, shared appetizer, entrees, a glass of wine each and shared dessert and tip was $280.
… moreJoslyn Field
Our server Calvin gave us excellent service and amazing attention and care very warm and welcoming making us feel special with upscale vibes.
Crab cake was delicious and well prepared.
The wedge salad was a bit bland the menu claimed the blue cheese was chunky but it was quite smooth and a bit watered down and the lettuce paired was also pretty bland even for lettuce. The croutons tasted stale so probably skip the salads for the appetizers which was excellent.
The drinks are delicious but they do degrade in quality as the bartenders get busier. My first drink at opening was beautiful and had amazing garnish presentation but as the night went on the glass shape changed and the garnish became a bit more rushed being thrown into the glass rather than presented with a cocktail stick or delicate placement.
We got steaks and they were good but definitely wish I tried the fish. The steaks have a strong char on them so you need to really like char fire grilled steak if you want to enjoy steak here.
Dessert was amazing we had the coconut cake and bread pudding and both were excellent!
… moreCrab cake was delicious and well prepared.
The wedge salad was a bit bland the menu claimed the blue cheese was chunky but it was quite smooth and a bit watered down and the lettuce paired was also pretty bland even for lettuce. The croutons tasted stale so probably skip the salads for the appetizers which was excellent.
The drinks are delicious but they do degrade in quality as the bartenders get busier. My first drink at opening was beautiful and had amazing garnish presentation but as the night went on the glass shape changed and the garnish became a bit more rushed being thrown into the glass rather than presented with a cocktail stick or delicate placement.
We got steaks and they were good but definitely wish I tried the fish. The steaks have a strong char on them so you need to really like char fire grilled steak if you want to enjoy steak here.
Dessert was amazing we had the coconut cake and bread pudding and both were excellent!
Heather P
Every course was superb. Started with the pimento cheese and the pickled cucumber and pepper jelly was a nice addition. The tuna appetizer was light and yummy. The filet was cooked perfectly and the twice baked potato was super good. The Key Lime Pie did not disappoint but the chocolate chess pie was unbelievable!!!
… moreJodie Fortner
This was our first visit. We had an early reservation (5:30pm). We were seated immediately at a table by the window. The atmosphere was nice and quiet with dim lighting which my husband and I both appreciate. Our server Laura was very attentive to our every need. She made our visit here delightful. The white cheddar pimento cheese appetizer was delightful. My husband and I both ordered blackened red snapper which was delectable. It was perfectly cooked and paired nicely with the chowder, corn, spinach, and fingerling potatoes. For dessert, I enjoyed the peaches and cream bread pudding with ice cream, and my husband enjoyed the chocolate pie. We will certainly visit this restaurant again.
**We did not think to take pictures until we had already started indulging**
… more**We did not think to take pictures until we had already started indulging**
Chris Gaian
The Red Grouper was the best I’ve ever had. Cooked to perfection with lovely sauce. Others had Mahi Mahi, Scallops, and beef tenderloin. All loved their meal. The Coconut cake is a must try. Really good and big enough piece for 2. If I didn’t live in Southern California, I would come here once a month.We don’t have any restaurants that compare to this . Glad our friends took us here.
… morelynne stanley
Friendly, welcoming restaurant with gorgeous decor and both a bar area and outdoor (fire pit patio) seating optional. Every single staff person my husband and I encountered was helpful and kind, which makes for a relaxing experience. The drinks were excellently prepared and the food – from app to entree and even dessert – was exquisite. Superior quality dining. An especially perfect place to bring visiting guests, celebrate occasions, etc. Pricier than some of the other area fare, but absolutely worth the extra few bucks. We had salads, grouper with corn chowder and the tenderloin. The photos do not do justice (especially since we started eating before I remembered to take pics).
… moreJodi Lessard
Port Land Grille is hands down the best restaurant in Wilmington! We sat outside for dinner next to an outdoor heater, and it was so comfortable and lovely to enjoy a fall evening meal outdoors. The food was absolutely impeccable — we started with the Wedge Salad (best dressing ever!) and pimento cheese, followed by the barrel-cut beef tenderloin with a twice-baked potato and green beans. We finished with the most delicious seasonal cheesecake.
My favorite cocktail, the Queen Anne’s Lace, was perfection, and we wrapped up the night with espresso martinis. The wait staff is professional, attentive, and truly works as a team (shout out to Rocky & Brandon!). The owner, Anne, goes above and beyond to make you feel right at home.
There’s a reason Port Land Grille has been so successful for 20+ years — they consistently deliver an exceptional dining experience. Add this restaurant to your list for your next date night, girls’ night, celebratory dinner, or family get-together. It will not disappoint. Can’t wait for my next meal at PLG!
… moreMy favorite cocktail, the Queen Anne’s Lace, was perfection, and we wrapped up the night with espresso martinis. The wait staff is professional, attentive, and truly works as a team (shout out to Rocky & Brandon!). The owner, Anne, goes above and beyond to make you feel right at home.
There’s a reason Port Land Grille has been so successful for 20+ years — they consistently deliver an exceptional dining experience. Add this restaurant to your list for your next date night, girls’ night, celebratory dinner, or family get-together. It will not disappoint. Can’t wait for my next meal at PLG!
Frank Bailey
Best fine dining experience I’ve had in years. Our group of 15 had appetizer and dessert platters that allowed us to try all the apps and desserts – and all were exceptional. The entrees were all excellent. Yes you’re going to drop a few $ so make it special. Excellent food and service. On my list to visit again.
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