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22 North Restaurant

22 N Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480-2803
910-509-4278
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Price range: $16 - $31
Cuisines: American, Seafood
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Good for: Bar Scene, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Dining style: Casual Dining
Cross street: Birmingham
Description: Located on historic Wrightsville Beach, 22 North has earned a reputation by visitors and locals alike as "the best kept secret on the beach." Embodying the best of traditional Lower Cape Fear cuisine with classic French and rustic Creole fare, we take pride in providing our guests with the most unique and eclectic Southern comfort food in the Wilmington area. Taking full advantage of the naturally abundant resources Cape Fear is blessed with, our menu changes virtually every day. You're sure to find local favorites along with bold, exciting, and fresh new creations! House specialties like our award-winning silky She-Crab soup, grilled Skirt Steak or our famous Shrimp n'Grits are featured along with more innovative fare such as Sweet Potato Crusted Grouper, Buttermilk fried Alligator and country ham Blue Crab Cakes. And of course our wonderful homemade desserts such as Key Lime Pie and Caramel Bread Pudding are pure delight. We invite you to come on in and make yourself at home!
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Virginia Beach, Virginia
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

I read the reviews about the decor and expected something shabby but found a simple but tasteful decor. What I never expected was that I would have a meal on par with some of the top rated restaurants I have eaten in around the country. I have an affinity for Alligator when available and sampled the Fried Alligator appetizer and... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013 via mobile

New menu every night featuring daily catches and farm fresh vegetables. We enjoyed the oyster soup and crawfish mac cheese as appetizers along with the warm bread options. The swordfish was moist, and the blackened red fish were excellent main course choices. Not the best atmosphere, but a warm welcome, great food and service.

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Greensboro, NC
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013

We learned about 22 North in an advertisement that pictured an upscale classy seafood restaurant, and decided to check it out. When we pulled into the less than spacious parking lot, we thought maybe we had the wrong place. The building appears rundown and shabby, and we held out hope for the inside... nope, the inside is just as shabby... More

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Wilmington, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2013

Four of us had dinner at 22 North on Friday night. We were met by a delightful hostess who showed us right to our window table. I started off with pig ears that were braised in Pepsi and vegetables and then finished off by deep frying and a Pepsi glaze. MOuth watering to say the least. We all had fish... More

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Wilmington, North Carolina
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2013

We have lived here for over 12 years and even thought their food is very good, the place is an embarrassment. How about some new paint, floors, décor, lighting...Robert Irvine from HGTV would have a field day in there. The feeling is dark and dismal and the staff seemed unhappy to be there. There are not that many local places... More

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Durham, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 via mobile

We experienced 22 North for the first time 4 years ago. The food is Devine, the atmosphere is relaxed and classy beach. The bar sends out wonderful drinks with fun names that make me smile. Oh and did I mention the food? Bacon wrapped scallops or anything on the hand written menu boards is perfect from the kitchen every time.... More

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Charlotte, North Carolina
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013 via mobile

I have to say that I'm amazed at the reviews on this place. Not sure if employees as well as their family members wrote the reviews but maybe I'm missing something. Anyway went here on a Friday night and it was completely dead. Should have just turned around and left. They actually asked us if we had a reservation. Embarrassingly,... More

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Fayetteville, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Absolutely delightful. Even the teens were impressed by the presentation! Teens had skirt steak and the meals were beautiful as well as delicious. I had swordfish with fresh mango salsa and my sweetheart had shrimp and grits. The meal choices are sketched on a blackboard that ensures the availability of fresh, local seafood items and local produce are used in... More

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Raleigh, North Carolina
2 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

tried the scallops appetizer and salad of the day. food was very good, service was friendly also. In town by self, but didn't feel weird eating at bar. the bread sampler was a nice addition too. would eat here again.

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Kingsport, Tennessee
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

Friendly staff, excellent preparation. Great for lunch or dinner. A variety of offerings to please anyone.

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