Where to Eat & Drink

This is a lovely, family owned teahouse that specializes in loose-leaf tea, tea lattes, and handcrafted tea blends. They help you find the best tea for your needs and taste buds. Food-wise, the bagels are amazing, and they have a good selection of breakfast items, wraps, and paninis. They do coffee very well too; try the cold brew, café con leche, lattes, and frapps.

Are you looking for traditional Mexican food or seafood? Step into this charming family place with a authentic Mexican style selection of soups. You will appreciate the family owned service that has been a staple in Wilmington since 1973.

The only disappointment with this place is it is only open from 8:30 AM to 4 PM, Mon-Fri. The variety and freshness of the fish is world-class and their signature sauce has been marveled at by some of LA’s best restaurateurs. This all comes in a fast causal format with a large outdoor seating area, as well as a nicely decorated seafood warehouse motif.

This old school pizza place makes a solid Chicago style pizza. The salad bar provides a cold, crisp, lettuce and the basic fixings. There is also a very mini arcade inside to pass the time until the pie is done.

Wilmington is home to America’s Port® which creates an industrial shoreline, but if you plug this destination into your navigator, you will find yourself in middle of a delightful little marina and a charming café. It’s a breakfast, lunch, and dinner spot, with occasional entertainment on Fridays and Saturdays.

Stop here for lunch or an early dinner; they close up at 6. The menu is refreshingly brief. The most popular dish is the Chile Verde Dinner, but the chef will also make a mean crispy carnitas salad if you ask. The place is not fancy and you won’t notice when the food comes and satisfies your hunger.

Yes, it is actually a restaurant on a barge. It will take an adventurous spirit to find, but it is well worth the effort. The clam chowder is excellent and beer prices are refreshing.

Santa Luna is a local favorite for lunch. Ask for the daily special and this petite café will have you feeling like you are enjoying a meal at a friend’s home.

The first Wienerschnitzel was founded by former Taco Bell employee John Galardi in 1961. This location is still operating today at 900 West Pacific Coast Highway. Indulge in the chili cheese dog with fries!

The menu goes beyond the typical dinner fare – explore and enjoy. It is best known as a breakfast place but they’re open till 9 PM everyday. This is a solid casual dinning with service option.

This is a breakfast and lunch place only and their focus has paid off. Everything tastes homemade. The line to get in on the weekend is worth it. Put your name in and bring the paper to read.