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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.

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Lunch Menu - FOR THE TABLE

JALAPENO HUSH PUPPIES

Sweet&spicy deep-fried hush puppies. Served w/ honey butter.

US$5.99

CALAMARI

Deep-fried calamari & spicy cherry peppers, topped w/ sweet chili vinaigrette.

US$11.99

SHIPWRECK SHRIMP

Large shrimp lightly breaded & fried with our house made Shipwreck sauce.

US$12.99

SHE CRAB SOUP

Low country recipe, crab meat, homemade cornbread croutons & scallions.

US$8.99

THE 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$13.99

SEARED SCALLOPS

[GFO] Pan-seared scallops toppedwith bacon jam.

US$14.99

SPICY TUNANACHOS

Crab-cheese stuffedwontons toppedw/ blackened yellowfin tuna, pickled vegetables, ponzu& sriracha aioli.

US$15.99

Lunch Menu - FLATBREADS

MARGHERITA

Tomato base sliced tomatoes fresh basil mozzarella

US$10.99

BBQ CHICKEN & PINEAPPLE

BBQ base grilled chicken pineapple red onions mozzarella

US$11.99

ARUGULA & PEACH

Olive oil base mozzarella goat cheese peaches arugula balsamic glaze

US$11.99

Lunch 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$13.99

SPINACHSUMMER SALAD

Spinach w/ strawberries grilled peaches carrots cucumbers candied nuts goat cheese tossed in balsamic vinaigrette

US$14.99

COBB SALAD

Greens w/ fried chickenbacon crumblesroasted corn & jicama bleu cheese crumblesavocadogrape tomatoesegg tossed in white wine vinaigrette

US$15.99

WRIGHTSVILLE SALAD

Lettuce mix w/ grilled chicken craisins apples candied pecans bleu cheese crumbles cucumber tossed in white wine vinaigrette

US$16.99

ASIAN INFUSEDTUNA

Lettuce mix w/ sesame seared tuna carrots scallions crispy wantons cucumbers red peppers red onions tossed in sweet chili vinaigrette

US$16.99

Lunch 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$15.99

SHRIMP & GRITS

Gouda stone ground grits topped w/ sauteed shrimp tomato pork belly mushrooms in a tasso cream sauce

US$21.99

HOT CHICKEN & GRITS

Deep-fried spicy chicken served over gouda stone ground grits & southern bacon braised cabbage in a tasso cream sauce

US$18.99

STEAK FRITES

[GFO] Marinated certified angus beef NY strip served over garlic parmesan fries topped w/ a tangy house steak sauce

US$23.99

CRAB CAKE

Jumbo lump crab cake topped w/ old bay remoulade served over coconut rice & chef's vegetables

US$18.99

BLACKENED TUNA

[GFO] Caught fresh, blackened & seared rare topped w/ ponzu sauce served over coconut rice and grilled asparagus

US$25.99

JERK CHICKEN

[GFO] Marinated chicken breast topped w/ pineapple salsa served over coconut rice & roasted seasonal vegetables

US$15.99

FISHERMANS 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$1.00

Braised Cabbage

Coconut Rice

Chef's Vegetables

Jumbo Asparagus

US$1.00

French Fries

Sweet Potato Fries

House Made Potato Chips

Gouda Grits

Saffron Crab Risotto

US$2.50

DINNER Menu - FOR THE TABLE

JALAPENO HUSH PUPPIES

Sweet&spicy deep-fried hush puppies. Served w/ honey butter.

US$5.99

CALAMARI

Deep-fried calamari & spicy cherry peppers, topped w/ sweet chili vinaigrette.

US$11.99

SHIPWRECK SHRIMP

Large shrimp lightly breaded & fried with our house made Shipwreck sauce.

US$12.99

SHE CRAB SOUP

Low country recipe, crab meat, homemade cornbread croutons & scallions.

US$8.99

THE 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$13.99

SEARED SCALLOPS

[GFO] Pan-seared scallops toppedwith bacon jam.

US$14.99

SPICY TUNANACHOS

Crab-cheese stuffedwontons toppedw/ blackened yellowfin tuna, pickled vegetables, ponzu& sriracha aioli.

US$15.99

DINNER Menu - FLATBREADS

MARGHERITA

Tomato base sliced tomatoes fresh basil mozzarella

US$10.99

BBQ CHICKEN & PINEAPPLE

BBQ base grilled chicken pineapple red onions mozzarella

US$11.99

ARUGULA & PEACH

Olive oil base mozzarella goat cheese peaches arugula balsamic glaze

US$11.99

DINNER 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$13.99

SPINACHSUMMER SALAD

Spinach w/ strawberries grilled peaches carrots cucumbers candied nuts goat cheese tossed in balsamic vinaigrette

US$14.99

COBB SALAD

Greens w/ fried chickenbacon crumblesroasted corn & jicama bleu cheese crumblesavocadogrape tomatoesegg tossed in white wine vinaigrette

US$15.99

WRIGHTSVILLE SALAD

Lettuce mix w/ grilled chicken craisins apples candied pecans bleu cheese crumbles cucumber tossed in white wine vinaigrette

US$16.99

ASIAN INFUSEDTUNA

Lettuce mix w/ sesame seared tuna carrots scallions crispy wantons cucumbers red peppers red onions tossed in sweet chili vinaigrette

US$16.99

DINNER Menu - S I D E S

Crispy Brussels

US$1.00

Braised Cabbage

Coconut Rice

Chef's Vegetables

French Fries

Sweet Potato Fries

Gouda Grits

Saffron Crab Risotto

US$2.50

Mashed Potatoes

House Chips

Grilled Asparagus

US$1.00

DINNER 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$21.99

CRAB STUFFED SALMON

Salmon stuffed with crab cake filling served over mashed potatoes, crispy brussels & topped w/ old bay hollandaise

US$23.99

BLACKENED TUNA

[GFO] Caught fresh, blackened & seared rare topped w/ ponzu sauce served over coconut rice and grilled asparagus

US$25.99

SCALLOPS & SHRIMP RISOTTO

Seared U10 scallops and jumbo shrimp over saffron crab risotto w/sauteed spinach & cherry tomatoes

US$28.99

CRAB CAKE

Jumbo lump crab cakes topped with old bay remoulade served over coconut rice & chefs vegetables

US$29.99

FISHERMANSPLATTER

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$18.99

JERK CHICKEN

[GFO] Marinated chicken breasts topped w/ pineapple salsa served over coconut rice & roasted seasonal vegetables

US$19.99

CENTER CUT CAULIFLOWER

GFO Chargrilled chimichurri marinated cauliflower, served w/ coconut rice & crispy brussels

US$15.99

BABY 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$23.99

FILET MIGNON

Barrel cut certified angus beef filet mignon w/ horseradish compound butter served w/ house mashed potatoes grilled asparagus & demi glaze

US$34.99

DINNER 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$16.99

DOWN SOUTH CHICKEN SANDWITCH

[GFO] Grilled chicken breast bacon lettuce tomato pickles pimento cheese on a toasted potato bun

US$16.99

DAIVE COUNTY BURGER

[GFO] 8oz Certified angus beef patty w/ pimento cheese bacon jam lettuce tomato pickles on a potato bun

US$16.99

CRAB CAKE BLT

Grilled crab cake old bay aioli lettuce tomato crispy bacon on potato bun

US$18.99

FRIED FISH SANDWITCH

Grilled crab cake old bay aioli lettuce tomato crispy bacon on potato bun

US$14.99

TACOS

(3) Flour tortillas cabbage pineapple salsa pickled red onions cotija cheese sriracha aioli [not served with a side item]

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