manna 123 Princess Street, Wilmington, NC 28401

"Very fine dining and extremely interesting fusion of tastes. Never had anything quite like it, but amazing. Great sommelier. Pricey, but fine dining. I had fried chicken, sounds crazy, but was amazing delicious"

"While the food was absolutely amazing, a few aspects left something to be desired. Let's start with the positives. The food itself was phenomenal. From the first bite to the last, I couldn't help but be impressed by the flavors and presentation. The chef's skill was evident in every dish, and it was clear that they took great care in preparing the meals. However, I was disappointed by the limited options and lack of vegetable choices. I ordered a standard steak with French fries, which was delicious, but I was hoping for the option to have a vegetable side as well. The absence of this choice made the meal feel incomplete and left me wanting more variety. Additionally, the service from the bartender was flat. It's important for staff to be attentive and engaging, and unfortunately, this aspect fell short. While it didn't ruin the overall experience, it did detract from the overall ambiance and level of service I had hoped for. Despite these shortcomings, I still had a great overall experience. The amazing food alone almost made up for the other aspects, and I left the restaurant satisfied. However, I do believe that the restaurant could improve by offering more vegetable options and ensuring that their staff provides a more welcoming and attentive service."

"Sat at the bar for a few cocktails and it was great. Both bartenders were very friendly and knowledgeable. They gave us good ideas on other things around town to do and see and places to stay on our next visit. Very nice."

"We had a fantastic Anniversary dinner @mannawilmington . It did not disappoint. The staff was very attentive and informative. The shishito pepper were charred perfectly with a flavorful tonnato sauce. The striped bass with summer succotash had the crispness skin that you could hear the crunch when I put my fork in it. Absolutely delicious. The seafood jambalaya was rich and full of seafood and sausage. It is a wonderful place for a special celebration."

"My favorite restaurant to visit when I'm in Wilmington, hands down. Such a unique, beautiful space. Attentive service (shout out to Tess, who we've had as our server the 2 times we've been, a year apart no less!). Every single bite was incredible. I especially loved that night's oyster special with tuna tartar or a raspberry rosemary (I believe?) granita with cucumber mignonette. From start to finish, attention to detail in every aspect from the food, wine, service and atmosphere.. it's fantastic. Well worth the trip."