Smoke On the Water Menu (Update 2025)
Smoke on the Water is a classy wine bar offering American and seafood dishes. Located in Wilmington, NC, this restaurant provides a beautiful view of the Cape Fear River with stunning sunsets. Customers praise the rotating menu, live music, and friendly service. The outdoor seating area, complete with heating lamps and a fire pit, enhances the dining experience. The cocktails are a highlight, with a well-crafted menu to choose from. Although prices may be perceived as high by some, the overall experience and ambiance make it worth it. Dishes such as fried pickles, burgers, She-crab soup, and fish tacos have received high praise from patrons. The restaurant also accommodates dietary restrictions, making it a welcoming option for all. Whether you're looking for a romantic evening or a fun night out with friends, Smoke on the Water offers a memorable dining experience.
Drink Menu - Red Wine
House Red
Aquinas Cabernet Sauvignon
Montebuena Rioja
Freakshow Cabernet Sauvignon
Juggernaut Cabernet
Block Nine Pinot Noir
Montinore Borealis
Seven Falls Merlot
LA Puerta Alto Malbec
Troublemaker Red Blend
Big Red Monster Red Blend
Earthquake Zinfandel Bottle
House White
Hess Chardonnay
Alexana Chardonnay
Annalisa Pinot Grigio
King Estate Pinot Gris
Chasing Lions Sauvignon Blanc
Kono Sauvignon Blanc
Dr. Loosen Reisling
Evolution White Blend
Raw Bar Vinho Verde
Las Jamellas Viogner
Centorri Moscato
Drink Menu - White Wine
Drink Menu - Bubbles
Charles Meras Blanc De Blanc
Tiamo Prosecco
Da Lucca Prosecco
Dibon Rose Cava
Nicolas Feuillate Bottle
Fried Pickles
Kosher dill pickles breaded and fried. Served with house ranch.
Blackened Shrimp N Avocado Nachos
Crispy blue corn tortilla chips with smashed avocado, blackened shrimp, fresh pico de gallo and lime crema.
lb Peel N Eat Shrimp
Extra large NC shrimp lightly steamed and seasoned, served with house made cocktail and warm butter.
/ Lb Peel N Eat Shrimp
Extra large NC shrimp lightly steamed and seasoned, served with house made cocktail and warm butter.
Smoked Trout-Jalapeno Dip
A creamy blend of hickory smoked NC trout blended with sauteed shallots, chives, fresh dill, smoked jalapenos and lemon served with crostini.
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Fresh Brussels sprouts fried till slightly crispy with duck fat, pancetta, topped with parmesan and lemon zest. Served with green goddess.
Chilled Oysters On Half Shell
Local NC oysters shucked to order and served with a zesty bloody mary granita.
Smoked Chicken Wings
House brined and smoked chicken wings tossed in your choice of apple-habanero or raspberry-chipotle glaze.
Texas Poutine
House cut fries topped with our smoked brisket, cheddar and chives.
Smoked BBQ Rib
Six apple brined and smoked pork ribs served with coleslaw.
Tuna Tartare
Four ounces of Ahi Tuna diced with a light Ponzi sauce, chopped red onion, cucumber and sesame seeds over fried wontons.
Pulled Pork Nachos
Corn tortilla chips topped with pulled pork, cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, black bean-corn relish and lime crema.
Boudin Balls
Four season pork-rice sausage balls with chopped crawfish tails, panning breaded and fried till golden brown, served with spicy Poboy sauce.
Calamari
Lightly fried calamari topped with fresh capers and parmesan, served with a lemon zest aioli sauce.
Clams & Chorizo
A dozen little neck clams steamed in a chorizo, butter, white wine, garlic and onion broth, served with grilled french bread.
Spicy Pickled Shrimp Wraps
Three bibb lettuce wraps topped with spicy pickled shrimp wraps topped with spicy pickled shrimp, pickled red onion, grilled fennel and a lemon-chive aioli sauce.
Spinach & Artichoke Dip
Fresh spinach and artichoke hearts mixed with a blend of cheeses and broiled till bubbly.
Crab Dip
Hot lump crab dip topped with parmesan cheese, old bay and parsley, served with pita bread.
Scallop Appetizer
Five grilled sea scallops topped with a sweet and spicy teriyaki glaze, served with pineapple salsa.
Main Menu - Appetizers
Main Menu - Salads
Grilled Caesar
Grilled romaine hearts, parmesan, homemade croutons, and house Caesar dressing.
Spinach Salad
Fresh spinach, shaved red onion, blue cheese, smoked bacon with house made Russian dressing.
Mixed Green
Mixed greens with sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, shaved red onions, carrot and homemade croutons, served with your choice of a house made dressing..
Classic Wedge Salad
Iceberg lettuce wedge, red onions, cucumbers, sliced tomatoes, smoked bacon, bleu cheese crumbles and topped with a house made bleu cheese dressing.
Sashimi Tuna Salad
A oz cut rare sesame crusted seared tuna filet on top of green and red cabbage, red bell peppers, mandarin oranges, peanuts, crispy wonton strips and served with an orange-ginger dressing.
Texas Brisket Sandwich
hour smoked brisket with house made BBQ sauce, shaved red onion and dill pickles served with your choice of side.
SOTW Burger
oz NC grass fed beef patty cooked to order served on a toasted brioche bun with roma tomatoes, grilled onions, provolone cheese and green leaf lettuce served with your choice of side.
Prime Rib Sandwich
oz smoked prime rib on toasted French bread with horseradish cream, grilled onions and provolone cheese served with your choice of side.
Baja Shrimp Tacos
Blackened shrimp with shredded cabbage, smoked tomatillo salsa, smashed avocado and lime-crema on a mixed flour and corn tortilla served with your choice of side.
N'awlins Fried Poboy
Choice of fried oysters, shrimp or flounder with lettuce, tomato and spicy Po'boy sauce on true New Orleans Leidenheimer bread served with your choice of side.
Rockhouse Chicken
Grilled Jerk marinated chicken breast served on a toasted brioche bun with provolone, lettuce, a Jerk mayonnaise and pineapple salsa.
Carolina Pulled Pork
Smoked Carolina Pulled Pork BBQ on a brioche bun with coleslaw and a vinegar based Carolina BBQ sauce served with your choice of side.
Main Menu - Bigger Stuff
Premium Sides
Sweet Potato Fries
Side Garden Salad
Side Grilled Caesar
Corn On The Cobb
Steamed Red Potatoes
Seasonal Vegetables
Mac 'N' Cheese
Fried Brussels Sprouts
Texas Poutine
Smoked Trio
hour smoked brisket in a smoked BBQ sauce, pulled Carolina pork BBQ and smoked chicken wings with a side of sauce (apple-habanero glazed, roasted peach bbq, smoked jalapeno buffalo, or raspberry chipotle) served with house cut french fries and coleslaw.
Butcher Board
Ask your server for daily preparation.
Crab Cake Entree
Two large lump crab cakes served with daily sides.
Seafood Scampi
A white wine, garlic, lemon scampi sauce over cavatappi pasta and topped with your choice of: shrimp, scallops or clams.
Fish Entree
Two fish filets prepared grilled or blackened with daily topping and served with daily sides.
Steamer Pot
/ lb large snow crab legs, six large shrimp and six oysters steamed and served with corn and red potatoes.
King Crab
/ lb steamed King Crab legs, served with steamed corn on the cobb and red potatoes.
Entrees
Dessert
Chocolate Fudge Cake
Two layer double chocolate fudge cake served chilled and topped with a chocolate sauce and whipped cream.
NY Style Cheesecake
Vanilla cheesecake topped with seasonal topping and whipped cream.
Key Lime Pie
Graham cracker crust Key Lime Pie topped with whipped cream and a lime.
Seasonal Dessert
Ask your server about our seasonal desserts.