About Us
Colleen, Jon, and Stephanie (featured from left to right) are the tight-knit minds leading the charge at Blue Surf Cafe (and the former Blue Surf Arboretum West location). The three have strong ties to the Wilmington community, and a deep passion for building community engagement and relationships through great tasting food. With backgrounds in law (Colleen), civil engineering (Stephanie), and the culinary arts (Jon), each member of our leadership came together to create the Blue Surf Restaurants brand with the same goal in mind—to build community through delicious American cuisine.
Blue Surf Cafe: The Original Coastal Comfort
Located at 250 Racine Dr, Wilmington, NC, Blue Surf Cafe is our original location, open for about 10 years and counting, beloved by locals and visitors alike. This casual surf-themed venue serves Californian-inspired modern American cuisine in a laid-back atmosphere, perfect for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Whether you’re starting your day with a Build Your Own Breakfast featuring pulled pork and black beans or savoring our buttermilk waffles with maple and bacon, Blue Surf Cafe promises an unforgettable dining experience whether you eat inside or on the patio.
- Address: 250 Racine Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403
- Hours: Open 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Order online, join us inside or on the patio!
- Contact: (910) 523-5362
What Our Customers Are Saying
Our guests rave about the welcoming atmosphere, friendly service, and exceptional food at both locations:
- “The Blue Surf Cafe was an unexpected pleasure. This breakfast nook in Wilmington, NC, is worth a stop. You might even stay right through lunch.” – Pass The Sushi
- “Excellent food and a great environment! We will be eating here again when we come back through!” – Raving Review
- “This place was absolutely amazing! So cheap and yummy. They were very understanding of my celiac disease. I got the smoked salmon on gluten free bread and it was the best gf bread I have ever had! I wish I lived in Wilmington!” – Symptomatic Celiac
- “Imagine the best meal you’ve ever had prior to coming here, now be ready for that to be your second-best meal after eating here.” – Google Review
Join Us at Blue Surf Restaurants
Whether you’re a Wilmington local or visiting from Hampstead, Leland, or Wrightsville Beach, NC, we invite you to join us at Blue Surf Cafe on Racine Drive. Explore our menus, enjoy our relaxed coastal vibes, and experience why our guests return time and time again.
Discover the best of Wilmington dining at Blue Surf Restaurants – where every meal is a celebration of flavor and hospitality.
BLUE SURF ARBORETUM WEST IS CLOSED
Thank you to all of our wonderful customers for making our experience so great. We hope you made some great memories with friends and family on the patio, by the fireplace or in the dining room enjoying some fantastic food and drinks!
Any gift cards you may have for Arboretum West can be redeemed at our Blue Surf Café location, 250 Racine Drive, a short drive away. We are open at the café on Sunday and Monday from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm and Tuesday to Saturday from 8:30 am to 8:00 pm. We hope to see you there!!!
– Colleen, Jon and Stephanie