New York Times 

Look out over the Wilmington RiverWalk as you have lunch on the deck at the George on the RiverWalk (128 South Water Street, 910-763-2052), a new place getting rave reviews from the locals for its crab cake ($12) and pork loin pressed Cuban sandwich ($9).

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http://travel.nytimes.com/2004/09/24/travel/escapes/24HOUR.html

Star News

The George on the Riverwalk along the Cape Fear River in downtown Wilmington has 80 feet of dock space and encourages boaters to stay beyond just their meal.

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http://www.starnewsonline.com/article/20070606/NEWS/70605004/1068/tourism06&template=tourism

It’s hard to beat this eatery for location. A cozy, retro-modern interior meets one of the best outdoor seating areas around. It’s also downtown Wilmington’s only dock-and-dine restaurant.

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http://www.wilmingtonstar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070524/NEWS/70524005/0/State

TripAdvisor.com

In Downtown Wilmington, especially at this time of year, I reccommend The George Restaurant on Water street. They have an outdoor seating area right on the boardwalk next to the river. I had dinner there a few nights ago and it was very pleaseant. The food was good and setting was even better. You have views of the Battleship and the Cape Fear Bridge. While we were there a large ship was heading up river and it was pretty neat. Check it out.

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http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g49673-i504-k598362-One_day_trip_to_Wilmington_NC-Wilmington_North_Carolina.html

Insiders.com

The Cape Fear River is a scenic focal point of the Wilmington landscape, and The George is situated right on its western bank, even boasting facilities for your boat to create a unique "dock and dine experience." Once you have secured your craft, you'll delight at the unique and sumptuous selections featured in The George's Southern coastal cuisine. Fresh local seafood, juicy steaks and numerous vegetarian selections round out the menu, and a full bar offers top-shelf cocktails for the discriminating connoisseur. An ideal sunset dining spot in the spring and summer, The George brings you closer to Wilmington's maritime history as well as its seafaring culture. In addition to serving both lunch and dinner, The George's Sunday brunch is a lovely way to spend your last day of the weekend, and the outdoor seating options provide you with a stunning view of the river and, in warmer months, the sunset. Weekday afternoons feature drink specials and $5 appetizers from 4 until 6:30 PM. With The George's convenient parking, you'll want to start your Riverwalk tour with some tasty treats here.

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http://www.insiders.com/wilmington/main-restaurants3a.htm