The best restaurants in Leland
64 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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The Pit Backyard BBQ
RestaurantsWhen you need real deal barbecue without firing up the backyard, The Pit Backyard BBQ in Leland delivers juicy brisket, smoky wings, and…
The Pit Backyard BBQ
RestaurantsWhat the Grill LLC
RestaurantsWhat the Grill LLC turns patios into legit cook spaces, from custom outdoor kitchens with top brands to propane, charcoal, pellet, or…
What the Grill LLC
RestaurantsRooster & The Crow
RestaurantsQuick hop across the river for crispy fried chicken, cheesy grits, and banana pudding, because Rooster & The Crow brings the comfort with a…
Rooster & The Crow
RestaurantsTarantelli's
RestaurantsFamily-owned and named by Southern Living as one of Wilmington’s Top 20, Tarantelli's leans into house-made pastas, stone-oven garlic…
Tarantelli's
RestaurantsAl's Burger Shack
RestaurantsAl's Burger Shack hand-patties 100% Black Angus burgers to your preferred temp, piles on made-in-shack sauces and toppings, and serves them…
Al's Burger Shack
RestaurantsDave's Hot Chicken
RestaurantsTrendy eatery specializing in hot, Nashville-style chicken tenders, sliders and sandwiches.
Dave's Hot Chicken
RestaurantsBrodee Dogs Brew House
RestaurantsCasual spot with dogs, burgers and fries, plus outdoor seating and a kids' menu.
Brodee Dogs Brew House
RestaurantsChicken Salad Chick
RestaurantsChain outlet specializing in many different types of chicken salads, plus sandwiches, soups & sides.
Chicken Salad Chick
RestaurantsSteam Restaurant and Bar
RestaurantsSeasonal American cooking & seafood specialties with cocktails, indoor-outdoor seats & river views.
Steam Restaurant and Bar
Restaurantsmanna
RestaurantsSeasonal New American fare in posh, romantic environs, plus craft cocktails & extensive wine list.
manna
RestaurantsFarmhouse Kitchen
RestaurantsCharming eatery with a cute patio for breakfast plates, burgers, sandwiches and pancakes.
Farmhouse Kitchen
RestaurantsOn Thyme Restaurant
RestaurantsCasual restaurant serving burgers, seafood dishes and fried food, plus beer and wine.
On Thyme Restaurant
RestaurantsP.T.'s Olde Fashioned Grille
RestaurantsLocal chain dishing up burgers, sandwiches & fresh-cut fries in a laid-back setting.
P.T.'s Olde Fashioned Grille
RestaurantsBenny's Big Time Pizzeria
RestaurantsAiry, rustic-chic dining space dishing out Italian staples such as pizza, pasta & house gelato.
Benny's Big Time Pizzeria
RestaurantsSavor Southern Kitchen
RestaurantsUnfussy eatery offering a menu of locally sourced American eats from pancakes to grits, plus cocktails and beer.
Savor Southern Kitchen
RestaurantsOklahoma's Original Burger
RestaurantsFast-food-style eatery specializing in fried onion burgers, along with smashed burgers and shakes.
Oklahoma's Original Burger
RestaurantsJester's Café
RestaurantsDaytime cafe offering breakfasts, sandwiches & other light fare in a comfy, home-like space.
Jester's Café
RestaurantsHenry's
RestaurantsRelaxed eatery & bar preparing eclectic American sandwiches & mains with local ingredients.
Henry's
RestaurantsApplebee's Grill + Bar
RestaurantsFull-service chain bar & grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting.
Applebee's Grill + Bar
RestaurantsSpindle's Filling Station
RestaurantsRelaxed venue offering comfort food, a variety of beers, and cocktails, plus TV sports.
Spindle's Filling Station
RestaurantsMasa Sushi & Eastern Kitchen
RestaurantsTrendy sushi restaurant with a full bar, serving creative rolls, as well as bento boxes and hibachi meals.
Masa Sushi & Eastern Kitchen
RestaurantsSavorez
RestaurantsLatin American fusion dishes served in a snug, brightly painted space with a convivial ambiance.
Savorez
RestaurantsKrispy Krunchy Chicken
RestaurantsFast-food eatery specializing in Cajun-style fried chicken, plus wings, seafood, breakfast & more.
Krispy Krunchy Chicken
RestaurantsLocals Tavern
RestaurantsDown-to-earth spot with indoor and outdoor seating, offering casual eats alongside beer and cocktails.
Locals Tavern
RestaurantsYosake Downtown Sushi Lounge
RestaurantsFashionable Pan-Asian spot serving sushi & craft cocktails on the 2nd floor of a historic building.
Yosake Downtown Sushi Lounge
RestaurantsWaffle House
RestaurantsSimple chain spot offering American diner fare & all-day breakfast, including signature waffles.
Waffle House
RestaurantsHwy 55 Burgers Shakes & Fries
RestaurantsRetro-themed chain with a 1950s soda-fountain look, dishing out familiar fast-food selections.
Hwy 55 Burgers Shakes & Fries
RestaurantsSix Happiness
RestaurantsFamily-run restaurant serving sushi and other Asian dishes, like pad thai.
Six Happiness
RestaurantsWinnie's Tavern
RestaurantsKnown for its burgers, this nautical-themed standby since 1962 also offers a full bar & patio seats.
Winnie's Tavern
RestaurantsWok And Roll
RestaurantsRelaxed restaurant serving a variety of Chinese cuisine for dine-in or take-out.
Wok And Roll
RestaurantsIndochine Restaurant
RestaurantsThai & Vietnamese fare served in an exotic, art-filled setting with an outdoor garden & gazebos.
Indochine Restaurant
RestaurantsShuckin' Shack Oyster Bar
RestaurantsFamily-friendly hub for steamed & raw shellfish, wings & beers served in a no-frills setting.
Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar
RestaurantsFat Tony's Italian Pub
RestaurantsPizza, other Italian eats & craft beers on tap in a casual sports-bar setting with outdoor seating.
Fat Tony's Italian Pub
RestaurantsRebellion NC
RestaurantsTrendy urban bar & restaurant with a brick interior & TV screens, serving inventive American food.
Rebellion NC
RestaurantsSlice of Life Pizzeria & Pub Downtown
RestaurantsLocal pizzeria & pub chain serving pies, wings, subs & tacos, plus craft beer, wine & tequilas.
Slice of Life Pizzeria & Pub Downtown
RestaurantsFloriana Wilmington | Italian
RestaurantsClassic Italian eatery with balcony seating serving brunch, pasta, seafood & meat dishes, plus wine.
Floriana Wilmington | Italian
RestaurantsDixie Grill
RestaurantsLong-running eatery & bar serving up diner classics & Southern dishes in a convivial atmosphere.
Dixie Grill
RestaurantsPapa Johns Pizza
RestaurantsPizza take-out & delivery chain offering classic & specialty pizzas, plus wings, sides & desserts.
Papa Johns Pizza
RestaurantsSmithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain serving fried chicken & Eastern North Carolina-style BBQ in vinegar-based sauce.
Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q
RestaurantsFalcone's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsCasual eatery known for its pizza pie and pasta, plus Italian salads and dishes.
Falcone's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsGondolfo's Pizza
RestaurantsNew York-style pizzeria offering dine-in and takeout, plus other Italian dishes.
Gondolfo's Pizza
RestaurantsAngus Grill
RestaurantsCasual burger joint known for gourmet variations plus cocktails.
Angus Grill
RestaurantsRiver 128 Restaurant
RestaurantsUpscale riverfront destination for coastal seafood & American fare with boat docking available.
River 128 Restaurant
RestaurantsCity Barbeque
RestaurantsCounter-serve smokehouse chain offering classic barbecue fare in down-home settings.
City Barbeque
RestaurantsCugino Forno Wilmington
RestaurantsCasual pizzeria featuring Neapolitan-style pies baked in wood-fired ovens and topped with fresh ingredients.
Cugino Forno Wilmington
RestaurantsPapis Chicken
RestaurantsCasual counter-service eatery specializing in Peruvian roasted chicken, plus sides like fried rice and plantains.
Papis Chicken
RestaurantsPizzettas
RestaurantsCasual restaurant dishing up pizza and other classic Italian dishes in the Villages at Brunswick Forest.
Pizzettas
RestaurantsOlivero
RestaurantsNeighborhood kitchen and bar inspired by the food of Italy and Spain with a focus on seasonal ingredients and a curated wine list.
Olivero
RestaurantsThe Basics
RestaurantsCreative spins on traditional Southern cuisine served in a homey, brick-walled bistro setting.
The Basics
RestaurantsEggs Up Grill
RestaurantsRelaxed chain serving a menu of breakfast, burgers & sandwiches in a colorful setting.
Eggs Up Grill
RestaurantsGoody Goody Omelet House
RestaurantsAmerican diner known for signature Spanish omelets serving breakfast & lunch for over 30 years.
Goody Goody Omelet House
RestaurantsCaprice bistro
RestaurantsBistro serving French fare like mussels & crêpes in a cozy yellow space with a pressed-tin ceiling.
Caprice bistro
RestaurantsFive Guys
RestaurantsFast-food chain with made-to-order burgers, fries & hot dogs, plus free peanuts while you wait.
Five Guys
RestaurantsI Love NY Pizza
RestaurantsA variety of pizza toppings & other Italian comfort foods on offer at this basic storefront parlor.
I Love NY Pizza
RestaurantsWhiskey Trail Midtown
RestaurantsCasual eatery and bar featuring wings, burgers, and beer, along with trivia nights.
Whiskey Trail Midtown
RestaurantsRuth's Chris Steak House
RestaurantsOutpost of upmarket steakhouse chain known for sizzling, butter-topped beef in an elegant setting
Ruth's Chris Steak House
RestaurantsYummi Yummi
RestaurantsCasual Chinese restaurant serving staples such as general tso chicken and dumplings, plus vegetarian options.
Yummi Yummi
RestaurantsPizza Hut
RestaurantsPopular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.
Pizza Hut
RestaurantsDough House Pizza Co.
RestaurantsLaid-back eatery serving a menu of wood-fired pizzas, along with sandwiches, salads and beer.
Dough House Pizza Co.
RestaurantsCirca 1922
RestaurantsGlobal small plates, including sushi & Spanish tapas, served in a stately refurbished bank.
Circa 1922
RestaurantsGaylyn's Diner
RestaurantsRelaxed diner serving breakfast classics and burgers in a casual setting.
Gaylyn's Diner
RestaurantsSugo Italian Steakhouse
RestaurantsDimly lit steakhouse with an Italian emphasis, serving lasagna, lobster mac and cocktails.
Sugo Italian Steakhouse
RestaurantsPizzeria Don Luca
RestaurantsLocal pie shop specialising in thin-crust pizza and chicken wings in a simple space.
Pizzeria Don Luca
RestaurantsNikki’s Fresh Gourmet | Japanese & Sushi
RestaurantsEasygoing stop with a bright wall mural offering sushi rolls & other Japanese fare in casual digs.
Nikki’s Fresh Gourmet | Japanese & Sushi
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