Arboretum West offers full table service and a full bar, taking the beloved Blue Surf Cafe theme to the next level. Our incredibly large patio space with temperature controls makes outside dining or social gathering possible anytime of the year. The food at Arboretum is inspired and polished, while continuing to maintain our casual sensibility.
Based on 222 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.1 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
414 Arboretum Dr Suite 130, Wilmington, NC 28405
Phone: (910) 406-5050
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Hours
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
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Reviews
JD_WB _8888
The meatloaf may be the best I have ever tried. The pimento cheese appetizer is awesome. The environment is beautiful and in a very nice area. All of the food I have tried is very good. To me this is one that is border line a 5 star on the food. I like the food that much.
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Leslie Douglas
Incredible brunch experience! I was very impressed with the beef and eggs and the chimichurri sauce was delicious! We sat outside in cool February weather and it was so lovely. There are heaters out on the patio and the whole experience was just so nice! The staff were very attentive and kind. Highly recommend!
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Judith Orchard
First time trying and glad we did! Sat at the bar and had a drink and dinner. Tuna, asparagus and potatoes for one and I had the flatbread chicken pizza special. Both of our meals were great. Quick in and out- the atmosphere is lovely and the food/drinks were delicious. The ONLY negative is not the restaurants fault-it’s impossible to get in and out of!
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Renee Smith
We went to the 5-Course Wine Dinner this week featuring select wines from Sonoma and it was a wonderful experience! The food was paired perfectly with the wine and I especially loved the Smoked Salmon Pasta w/ Pimento Crema Sauce… I asked the owner to please consider putting it on the main menu. The following courses were flavorful, unique and enhanced with the wine pairing. I highly recommend trying the next wine dinner when offered…it was a fun, casual and tasteful experience!
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Will Draper
The design and look/feel is a 9.5/10…love the vibe. The food we ordered was just OK, it looked great on the menu and on the plate but didn’t really deliver. I had the Hippy Grits…the egg whites were not set and the dish lacked seasoning…needed both salt and pepper. My wife got the Hippy Hash…again under cooked egg, under seasoned and a lack of sauce. Place has lots of potential just need to refine the food prep. Would be an awesome place just to grab a beer or cocktail.
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Frank López
The meals were excellent. McKenzie, our hostess, was very informative on our menu items, and the special. We really enjoyed our meal. We suggest the Shrimp and grits and for the appetizer Mushroom flatbread.
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Laura Moffitt
Edited to add: We were sitting indoors, not on the patio.
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Sarah Booth
10/10 recommend this place. This is the Havana breakfast dish and it was absolutely delish. I love how it tasted so fresh and filling but I wasn’t wobbling out of the restaurant feeling overly stuffed. I will definitely return and try more on the menu, as a couple other items caught my eye! The only thing downfall was the attentiveness of the staff… our waitress was nice but we waited a while to be seated and also awhile for our orders to be taken/checked up on. I try to give grace to restaurant staff (especially now) but I could see how this alone would make someone be turned off even before tasting the food.Thank you Blue Surf Arboretum West for delicious brunch!
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James Bradshaw
Great place for drinks! The restaurant is nice and has a beautiful outside area, especially at night. The food is just ok, at least what I had. We got the Dirty Chips and I’m pretty sure they weren’t homemade, kinda disappointing. The waitstaff did a great job!
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Shelby Barry
My husband and I hosted our rehearsal brunch at Blue Surf and our guests loved it! We sat outside on the beautiful patio and enjoyed our meals and mimosas. We were able to converse with our party of 18 without issue and the service was excellent! We worked with Oscar and the other managers to turn our menu selections in the day before the brunch and the kitchen made everything perfectly! The food was great and I loved spending time with our closest family in such an ideal location. I got the homestyle breakfast and everything was great! I would highly recommend hosting an event at this location!
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