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5 places to get late night food in the Wilmington area

Hungry after most restaurants have closed down? Here are five places to get late night food in the Wilmington, North Carolina. (Port City Daily photo / FILE PHOTO)
Hungry after most restaurants have closed down? Here are five places to get late night food in the Wilmington, North Carolina. (Port City Daily photo / FILE PHOTO)

WILMINGTON — Late night dining can be tough to come by. That’s why Port City Daily has comprised a list of five local restaurants that serve up food even as other joints have closed down for the night.

From pizza to wings, these restaurants offer a little bit of everything for all your late-night cravings.

The list is not comprehensive or intended to rank any of the restaurants, so if you know of a late night stop that we missed, be sure to share it in the comments.

Slice of Life Pizzeria and Pub

Slice of Life is open until 3 a.m. and is located at 125 Market Street (Port City Daily photo/MICHAEL PRAATS)
Slice of Life is open until 3 a.m. and is located at 125 Market St. (Port City Daily photo / MICHAEL PRAATS)

 

 

 

 

 

The first of two late-night pizza places on our list, Slice of Life is located downtown Wilmington at 125 Market St. Open late until 3 a.m. seven days a week, enjoy a selection of pizza by the slice or whole pies as well as subs, salads, and other fare.

Jimbo’s

Jimbo's is open daily at 10 p.m. - 2 p.m. and is located at 1529 South College Road (Port City Daily photo/MICHAEL PRAATS)
Jimbo’s is open daily at 10 p.m. – 2 p.m. and is located at 1529 South College Road (Port City Daily photo / MICHAEL PRAATS)

 

 

 

 

 

 

A longtime staple of Wilmington, Jimbo’s is open every day from 10 p.m. – 2 p.m. and offers guests breakfast and lunch offerings. Customers can enjoy a relaxed atmosphere while enjoying a late-night bite. Jimbo’s is located at 1529 South College Road.

Islands Fresh Mex Grill

Open until 3 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, Islands Fresh Mex is located at 310 North Front Street (Port City Daily photo/MICHAEL PRAATS)
Open until 3 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, Islands Fresh Mex is located at 310 North Front St. (Port City Daily photo/MICHAEL PRAATS)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Islands in Downtown Wilmington is open late on Friday and Saturday until 3 a.m. serving up tacos, burritos, and other ‘Fresh-Mex’ specials. Islands has several locations in Wilmington and the surrounding area – but the only one open until 3 a.m. on Friday and Saturday is located at 310 North Front St.

I Love New York Pizza

Located at 28 North Front Street in Wilmington, I Love NY Pizza is owne until 2:30 a.m. Thursday - Saturday (Port City Daily photo/MICHAEL PRAATS)
Located at 28 North Front Street in Wilmington, I Love NY Pizza is open until 2:30 a.m. Thursday – Saturday (Port City Daily photo/MICHAEL PRAATS)

 

 

 

 

 

 

The second late night pizza place on our list, I Love NY Pizza is located downtown Wilmington at 28 North Front St. and is open late Thursday – Saturday until 2:30 a.m. Offering New York style thin crust pizza by the slice or by the pie.

 

Might as Well Bar and Grill

The Might as Well Bar is open until 2 a.m. most nights, and 3 a.m. Friday and Saturday (Port City Daily photo / MICHAEL PRAATS)

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Might as Well Bar and Grill is open until 2 a.m. most nights, and until 3 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. It offers guests a selection of burgers, wings, pizza, and other pub eats. Might as Well also has daily specials on food and drinks and is located at 250 Racine Drive.

 

 

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