Marina Grill Menu (Updated September 2025)
Welcome to Marina Grill, an inviting American restaurant located at 18 Harnett St, Wilmington, NC, where breathtaking marina views meet a delightful culinary experience. As you step in, you’re greeted by a warm atmosphere, perfectly complemented by attentive service that’s committed to making your dining experience memorable.
The menu is a vibrant showcase of gourmet delights. For lunch, indulge in the She Crab Soup, enriched with fresh crab meat and homemade cornbread croutons for just $8.99, or delight in Jalapeno Hush Puppies served with honey butter, capturing that sweet-and-spicy essence for only $5.99. The dinner options are equally enticing, featuring favorites like Saffron Crab Risotto and Grilled Asparagus, both perfect sides to elevate your meal.
One standout is the Mississippi Roast with Grilled Cheese, where tender beef roast meets cheesy grits and a touch of gravy—making it a true comfort food revelation. Patrons rave about the dining experience, praising not only the flavorful dishes but also the ambiance that allows for relaxation and connection. Whether you’re here for a casual lunch or a more intimate dinner, Marina Grill promises an exceptional culinary journey by the water, making it a must-visit in Wilmington.
Lunch Menu - FOR THE TABLE
JALAPENO HUSH PUPPIES
Sweet&spicy deep-fried hush puppies. Served w/ honey butter.
US$5.99CALAMARI
Deep-fried calamari & spicy cherry peppers, topped w/ sweet chili vinaigrette.
US$11.99SHIPWRECK SHRIMP
Large shrimp lightly breaded & fried with our house made Shipwreck sauce.
US$12.99SHE CRAB SOUP
Low country recipe, crab meat, homemade cornbread croutons & scallions.
US$8.99THE DEVIL'S ANGEL EGGS
Deviled eggs w/ tasso-bacon yolk topped w/ fried oysters, sriracha & scallions.
CRAB DIP
Creamy blend of crabmeat, corn & chilies. Served with pita chips.
US$13.99SEARED SCALLOPS
[GFO] Pan-seared scallops toppedwith bacon jam.
US$14.99SPICY TUNANACHOS
Crab-cheese stuffedwontons toppedw/ blackened yellowfin tuna, pickled vegetables, ponzu& sriracha aioli.
US$15.99Lunch Menu - FLATBREADS
MARGHERITA
Tomato base sliced tomatoes fresh basil mozzarella
US$10.99BBQ CHICKEN & PINEAPPLE
BBQ base grilled chicken pineapple red onions mozzarella
US$11.99ARUGULA & PEACH
Olive oil base mozzarella goat cheese peaches arugula balsamic glaze
US$11.99Lunch Menu - SA LADS
CAESAR
Romaine lettuce w/ homemade cornbread croutons parmesan cheese tossed in caesar dressing
HOUSE SALAD
Lettuce mix w/ tomato candied pecans cucumberscornbread croutons red onions. Choice of dressing
FARM TO FORK
Lettuce mix w/ avocado corn salsa tomato red onions tortilla strips shaved parmesantossed in chipotle vinaigrette
US$13.99SPINACHSUMMER SALAD
Spinach w/ strawberries grilled peaches carrots cucumbers candied nuts goat cheese tossed in balsamic vinaigrette
US$14.99COBB SALAD
Greens w/ fried chickenbacon crumblesroasted corn & jicama bleu cheese crumblesavocadogrape tomatoesegg tossed in white wine vinaigrette
US$15.99WRIGHTSVILLE SALAD
Lettuce mix w/ grilled chicken craisins apples candied pecans bleu cheese crumbles cucumber tossed in white wine vinaigrette
US$16.99ASIAN INFUSEDTUNA
Lettuce mix w/ sesame seared tuna carrots scallions crispy wantons cucumbers red peppers red onions tossed in sweet chili vinaigrette
US$16.99Lunch Menu - S A N D W I C H E S
TACOS
(3) Flour tortillas cabbage pineapple salsa pickled red onions cotija cheese sriracha aioli [does not include a side]
Lunch Menu - E N T R E E S
CENTER CUT CAULIFLOWER
Char-grilled chimichurri marinated cauliflower, served w/ coconut rice & crispy brussels
US$15.99SHRIMP & GRITS
Gouda stone ground grits topped w/ sauteed shrimp tomato pork belly mushrooms in a tasso cream sauce
US$21.99HOT CHICKEN & GRITS
Deep-fried spicy chicken served over gouda stone ground grits & southern bacon braised cabbage in a tasso cream sauce
US$18.99STEAK FRITES
[GFO] Marinated certified angus beef NY strip served over garlic parmesan fries topped w/ a tangy house steak sauce
US$23.99CRAB CAKE
Jumbo lump crab cake topped w/ old bay remoulade served over coconut rice & chef's vegetables
US$18.99BLACKENED TUNA
[GFO] Caught fresh, blackened & seared rare topped w/ ponzu sauce served over coconut rice and grilled asparagus
US$25.99JERK CHICKEN
[GFO] Marinated chicken breast topped w/ pineapple salsa served over coconut rice & roasted seasonal vegetables
US$15.99FISHERMANS PLATTER
Choice of w/ old bay aioli & house tartar sauce served w/ fries, hush puppies & cole slaw.
Lunch Menu - S I D E S
Crispy Brussels
US$1.00Braised Cabbage
Coconut Rice
Chef's Vegetables
Jumbo Asparagus
US$1.00French Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
House Made Potato Chips
Gouda Grits
Saffron Crab Risotto
US$2.50DINNER Menu - FOR THE TABLE
JALAPENO HUSH PUPPIES
Sweet&spicy deep-fried hush puppies. Served w/ honey butter.
US$5.99CALAMARI
Deep-fried calamari & spicy cherry peppers, topped w/ sweet chili vinaigrette.
US$11.99SHIPWRECK SHRIMP
Large shrimp lightly breaded & fried with our house made Shipwreck sauce.
US$12.99SHE CRAB SOUP
Low country recipe, crab meat, homemade cornbread croutons & scallions.
US$8.99THE DEVIL'S ANGEL EGGS
Deviled eggs w/ tasso-bacon yolk topped w/ fried oysters, sriracha & scallions.
CRAB DIP
Creamy blend of crabmeat, corn & chilies. Served with pita chips.
US$13.99SEARED SCALLOPS
[GFO] Pan-seared scallops toppedwith bacon jam.
US$14.99SPICY TUNANACHOS
Crab-cheese stuffedwontons toppedw/ blackened yellowfin tuna, pickled vegetables, ponzu& sriracha aioli.
US$15.99DINNER Menu - FLATBREADS
MARGHERITA
Tomato base sliced tomatoes fresh basil mozzarella
US$10.99BBQ CHICKEN & PINEAPPLE
BBQ base grilled chicken pineapple red onions mozzarella
US$11.99ARUGULA & PEACH
Olive oil base mozzarella goat cheese peaches arugula balsamic glaze
US$11.99DINNER Menu - SA LADS
CAESAR
Romaine lettuce w/ homemade cornbread croutons parmesan cheese tossed in caesar dressing
HOUSE SALAD
Lettuce mix w/ tomato candied pecans cucumberscornbread croutons red onions. Choice of dressing
FARM TO FORK
Lettuce mix w/ avocado corn salsa tomato red onions tortilla strips shaved parmesantossed in chipotle vinaigrette
US$13.99SPINACHSUMMER SALAD
Spinach w/ strawberries grilled peaches carrots cucumbers candied nuts goat cheese tossed in balsamic vinaigrette
US$14.99COBB SALAD
Greens w/ fried chickenbacon crumblesroasted corn & jicama bleu cheese crumblesavocadogrape tomatoesegg tossed in white wine vinaigrette
US$15.99WRIGHTSVILLE SALAD
Lettuce mix w/ grilled chicken craisins apples candied pecans bleu cheese crumbles cucumber tossed in white wine vinaigrette
US$16.99ASIAN INFUSEDTUNA
Lettuce mix w/ sesame seared tuna carrots scallions crispy wantons cucumbers red peppers red onions tossed in sweet chili vinaigrette
US$16.99DINNER Menu - S I D E S
Crispy Brussels
US$1.00Braised Cabbage
Coconut Rice
Chef's Vegetables
French Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
Gouda Grits
Saffron Crab Risotto
US$2.50Mashed Potatoes
House Chips
Grilled Asparagus
US$1.00DINNER Menu - E N T R E E S - FROM THE SEA
MARKET CATCH
Fresh locally sourced fish prepared by our chef, ask your server for details
SHRIMP & GRITS
Gouda stone ground grits topped w/ sauteed shrimp, mushroom, tomato, pork belly in a tasso cream sauce
US$21.99CRAB STUFFED SALMON
Salmon stuffed with crab cake filling served over mashed potatoes, crispy brussels & topped w/ old bay hollandaise
US$23.99BLACKENED TUNA
[GFO] Caught fresh, blackened & seared rare topped w/ ponzu sauce served over coconut rice and grilled asparagus
US$25.99SCALLOPS & SHRIMP RISOTTO
Seared U10 scallops and jumbo shrimp over saffron crab risotto w/sauteed spinach & cherry tomatoes
US$28.99CRAB CAKE
Jumbo lump crab cakes topped with old bay remoulade served over coconut rice & chefs vegetables
US$29.99FISHERMANSPLATTER
Choice of w/ old bay aioli, house tartar served w/ fries, hush puppies & cole slaw
DINNER Menu - E N T R E E S - FROM THE LAND
HOT CHICKEN & GRITS
Deep-fried spicy chicken served over gouda stone ground grits w/ southern bacon-braised cabbage w/ a tasso cream sauce
US$18.99JERK CHICKEN
[GFO] Marinated chicken breasts topped w/ pineapple salsa served over coconut rice & roasted seasonal vegetables
US$19.99CENTER CUT CAULIFLOWER
GFO Chargrilled chimichurri marinated cauliflower, served w/ coconut rice & crispy brussels
US$15.99BABY BACK RIBS
Charred Danish style ribs in a sweet BBQ sauce served w/ fries & house slaw
STEAK FRITES
[GFO] Marinated certified angus beef New York Strip served over garlic parmesan fries topped w/ a house steak sauce
US$23.99FILET MIGNON
Barrel cut certified angus beef filet mignon w/ horseradish compound butter served w/ house mashed potatoes grilled asparagus & demi glaze
US$34.99DINNER Menu - H A N D H E L D S
FRENCH DIP
Prime ribeye [slow roasted & shaved] served w/ provolone caramelized onions garlic horseradish on a french roll
US$16.99DOWN SOUTH CHICKEN SANDWITCH
[GFO] Grilled chicken breast bacon lettuce tomato pickles pimento cheese on a toasted potato bun
US$16.99DAIVE COUNTY BURGER
[GFO] 8oz Certified angus beef patty w/ pimento cheese bacon jam lettuce tomato pickles on a potato bun
US$16.99CRAB CAKE BLT
Grilled crab cake old bay aioli lettuce tomato crispy bacon on potato bun
US$18.99FRIED FISH SANDWITCH
Grilled crab cake old bay aioli lettuce tomato crispy bacon on potato bun
US$14.99TACOS
(3) Flour tortillas cabbage pineapple salsa pickled red onions cotija cheese sriracha aioli [not served with a side item]
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