Whenever I’m by the coast, I long for fresh local seafood. In Wilmington, there’s no better place to indulge than at Fish Bites Seafood Restaurant [6132 Carolina Beach Rd, Wilmington, NC 28412].
Everyone seems to know this fact, because at peak hours the place is packed! You may end up waiting an hour to eat here because there are no reservations. Try coming at an off time to avoid that, because the food is worth it. For starters you’ll get some complimentary cornbread muffins to much on.
The local caught clam chowder is a must, creamy and flavorful, but gone way too fast (order the bowl!).
A blackened fresh catch fish sandwich was hot and flakey, the tangy accompanying aioli gives it a real zing. You should definitely upgrade your side to zucchini fries, they were a unique addition cooked to perfection.
I am always in for fish tacos, and these had fresh meat and a wonderfully bright salsa. Great food in a casual atmosphere, you can’t go wrong ordering fresh fish here on the coast!