Welcome to Smoke On the Water
Smoke On the Water in Wilmington, NC, is a wine bar with American and seafood offerings. Nestled in the River Lights community, it boasts stunning views of the Cape Fear River and exquisite sunsets. With a rotating menu, live music, and a classy ambiance, it's perfect for a special night out. Customers rave about the fried pickles, cocktails, and outdoor patio overlooking the water. While prices can be on the higher side, the overall experience of dining at Smoke On the Water is well worth it for the scenic beauty and delicious cuisine. A must-visit for anyone seeking a memorable dining experience in Wilmington.
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3704 Watercraft Ferry Dr Wilmington, NC 28412 Hotline: (910) 833-5069
Located in the picturesque River Lights community in Wilmington, NC, Smoke On the Water is a wine bar that offers American cuisine with a focus on seafood. With its beautiful setting alongside the Cape Fear River, this restaurant provides stunning views of the sunset, making it a perfect spot for a memorable dining experience.
The restaurant offers a range of amenities, including outdoor seating, live music, and a full bar, creating a classy yet casual atmosphere. Customers have praised the rotating menu, delicious specials, and excellent cocktail selection. The friendly staff and inviting ambiance add to the overall dining experience.
Guests can enjoy a variety of dishes, from burgers and fish tacos to fried pickles and smoked wings. The She-crab soup and pretzels are also highly recommended by patrons. While some may find the prices on the higher side, many agree that the quality of the food and the mesmerizing views are worth it.
Whether you're looking to enjoy a romantic sunset dinner or unwind with friends over drinks and oysters, Smoke On the Water offers a one-of-a-kind experience. So, if you're in Wilmington and craving a taste of the sea, make sure to visit this gem by the water.
Beautiful restaurant in the River Lights community perfectly situated alongside the Cape Fear River with wonderful views of the best sunsets in town. Lovely place to eat indoors or outdoors to watch the sunset. Good specials, rotating menu, rotating drinks, and live music are often happening here. The fried pickles I tried here are among the best I've ever had in my life. Prices are pricey, sometimes I'm not sure that the bill matches to the quality of the food or products, but I do think you pay for the beautiful view. I will be here a lot as the weather warms up. Happy to have this place to go to in Wilmington!
I originally went here to just see the sunset. This place goes all the way down to the water and has an amazing view of the sunsets! It was a bit chilly but so worth the scenery. This place has a decent outside patio with heating lamps and a fire place. The inside was sophisticated and had an inviting atmosphere. The guy bartender was phenomenal as a cocktail maker and overall very personable. The drinks were great! We only ordered a pretzel which was very soft and warm.
My friends and I had lunch at Smoke on the Water last week, and it was a terrific experience! The service was super! The burgers, fries, She-crab soup, and fish tacos were all excellent! And, the view was beautiful!
Food was good but the highlight here is the setting. This is a very cool space that opens up to outdoor patio seating that overlooks the water. Has an excellent cocktail menu and I thoroughly enjoyed the ones I had here. Highly recommend for a place to have a drink, eat some oysters and enjoy the surroundings. Live music at night as well.
What a beautiful restaurant! The location and views are stunning, everyone we encountered was so kind and friendly, and the food was fabulous! They have a well labeled menu for my gluten allergy and I loved that they offered alternative dipping options for the appetizers. If we were local we would definitely come back!
UPDATED REVIEW 7-16-24 I will give the business 4 stars. The view is nice (bushes we're blocking a lot). Waited a long time to be seated even though there were many tables open. I would give the food an average rating, nothing spectacular but not bad at all either (based on that i ordered and ate). Would I come back? Maybe and try something else on menu. I had the smoked wings which were very tasty and a small salad. My husband had a salad with chicken added. Maybe next time I will try the ribs. I thought the prices were a little steep for what we ordered. So paying almost 100 for wings, 2 salads and 2 beers each was high. I've come to realize now that prices in restaurants in Wilmington are high.