Tuesday - Thursday 4PM - 9PM
Friday - Saturday 4PM - 10PM
Sunday 4PM - 8PM
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Welcome to The Cardinal

A Neighborhood Restaurant With Elevated Taste

Welcome to the Cardinal! We are a locally loverd gathering spot in Wilmington where coastal flavor, seasonal ingredients, and warm hospitality come together. Our chefs craft every dish with care, sourcing fresh seafood and regional produce to bring you bold, rotating features alongside our signature menu staples. Join us for dinner, sip on a cocktail at the bar, or bring the experience home though a takeout order.

Weekly Specials and Events

Every Tuesday night is half price pizza night. Come out and enjoy our hand tossed pizzas.

Every Wednesday night is $5 Burger Night. Come out and enjoy our awesome Cardinal Burger for only $5.

Come dine with us Thursday Evenings and don’t leave thirsty. $5 select wines by the glass. $5 local drafts. $10 Tito’s martinis.

Come dine with us Sunday Evenings for Sunset Sunday Specials.

Specials are Dine In Only.

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Check Out Our Menu

Small Bites / Starters

Signature Plates

Desserts

Cocktails and Wine

Complement your meal with our custom curated cocktails, and selections from our eclectic and rotating wine list.

Signature Cocktails

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The Cardinal Restaurant

Proudly presents

A Winter Food & Wine Pairing Dinner

February 4, 2024

The Menu

Truffled Brioche Toast w/ Burratta, Baby Bella Mushrooms, Arugula,
Fresh Herbs, Asiago and Lemon Zest. Accompanied by Tomato Confit.
(Paired w/ Ryme Cellars “HERS” Vermentino)

Crab Stuffed Shrimp, served w/ House Made Cavatelli, Lemon-Butter,
Sage & Sea Salt
(Paired w/ Venica Malvasia)

Braised Short Rib served over Root Vegetable Puree w/ Glazed Baby
Carrots & Wine Reduction
(Paired w/ Mira do O Tinto “Vidente”)

Chocolate, Sea Salt & Caramel Crème Brûlée w/ Seasonal Fruit
(Paired w/ Robert Foley Merlot)

Cost is $70 per person (Plus Tax & 18% Gratuity)

Doors Open at 5:00pm for

Cash Bar / First Plates Served at 6:00pm

To Reserve Seats, Please Call (910) 399-3969

Book a Reservation

Please excuse the inconvenience. We are currently transitioning to a different online reservation solution. To reserve a table please call the restaurant .

(910) 399-3969

If no one answers please leave a message. A manager will text or call to confirm your reservation. We thank you for your understanding as we transition our technology.