Welcome to The Cardinal
A Neighborhood Restaurant
With Elevated Taste.
Welcome to the Cardinal! We are a locally loved 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
Thursday - Saturday, Fresh Fish & Seafood Weekly Specials
Ask Your Server about The Cardinal’s Weekly Fresh Fish & Seafood Market Specials.
Visit us Monday between 4 & 6pm and enjoy a nice glass of wine and an appetizer or two. $5 Select Wines & Appetizer Special. Buy 2 appetizers & Get 1 FREE!
Every Tuesday night is half price pizza night. Come out and enjoy our hand tossed pizzas. Dine in only and one per customer please.
Every Wednesday night is $5.99 Burger Night. Come out and enjoy our awesome Cardinal Burger for only $5.99.
Visit us Thursday between 4 & 6pm and enjoy a nice glass of wine and an Appetizer or two. $5 Select Wines & Appetizer Special. Buy 2 appetizers & Get 1 FREE!
Come dine with us Thursday evenings and enjoy the music of guitarist Robert Beauchene. Every Friday 7 to 9pm.
Come dine with us Saturday evenings and enjoy the music of singer songwriter Landon McClellan and his distinctive fusion of musical styles. Every Saturday 7-pm.
Specials are Dine In Only.
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Cocktails and Wine
Complement your meal with our custom curated cocktails, and selections from our eclectic and rotating wine list.