2 Ann Street
Wilmington
NC
27501
Tel: 910-343-1448
Fax: 910-251-7628
Description
This is one of the largest and best-established restaurants along Wilmington's historic riverfront. Elijah's occupies a low-slung, wood-sided building that was originally conceived as a maritime museum. It still contains some of its seafaring memorabilia, which looks striking against the rich paneling that sheathes most of the interior. In the evenings, a wraparound bar with views of the river becomes a convivial nightlife venue. On warm nights, head for the huge waterfront terrace, where a bar is rolled on or off the deck, depending on the weather. Lunches here tend to emphasize sandwiches and simple platters that always include a fine version of crab cakes. Dinners are more elaborate, with classic and well-prepared dishes that include deep-fried calamari, soft-shell crabs, shrimp in a Dijon mustard and garlic sauce, and tender, juicy steaks







