One-of-a-kind places like the following restaurant barge don't come along every day in North Carolina. In fact, our exhaustive efforts to find another restaurant barge in the Tar Heel State failed to locate even one more old barge converted into a restaurant. But what a keen idea! If you haven't ventured onto the floating restaurant Anne Bonny's Bar and Grill docked at the historic riverfront in Wilmington, then you're missing out.

Anne Bonny's Bar & Grill is docked right on the scenic Cape Fear River, literally across the water from the famous Battleship USS North Carolina.

A strategic position along the waterfront and at the heart of Wilmington's Historic District means the Anne Bonny is always a popular spot with tourists. However, the locals also love the chance to feel the cool breezes from the Cape Fear River brushing their faces while they eat.

Unless the weather isn't cooperating, Anne Bonny's regularly zips open the see-through side enclosures of this covered barge restaurant and opens it up to the elements. You won't get any closer to the Cape Fear while you eat than aboard the Anne Bonny.

The menu is filled with flavorful seafood sensations that are served in heaping fashion. From a grouper sandwich (see above) which is nearly twice the size of the bun, to this shrimp po'boy, you're sure to leave full and satisfied with the food and the service.

A variety of salads are an ideal option. If you like, you can sit right on the edge of this floating restaurant for the best views ever. Other menu items feature seafood baskets, sandwiches (we suggest the Grouper Sandwich above, or the Bonny Burger), appetizers, and frozen cocktails that resemble milkshakes loaded with toppings.

And since you're right on the water, timing your meal to enjoy a spectacular Wilmington sunset over the Cape Fear River is always recommended. The Wilmington waterfront is alluring and beautiful all on its own, and at Anne Bonny's Bar & Grill, you'll have a perfect perch for viewing a golden setting sun and its stunning reflection on the river.

Anne Bonny's Bar & Grill is docked at the end of Dock Street, just one street over from Market Street. Parking in the historic district is not a difficult thing to find. And there is a small self-pay parking lot right by the entrance to the restaurant.

The next time you're nearby, consider a visit to Anne Bonny's Bar & Grill in Wilmington. It's open seasonally, so be sure to check this link if you're planning a visit outside of spring, summer, or fall. The seasonal hours are seven days a week: Sunday - Thursday from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m., Friday/Saturday from 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Learn more at this link on the official website, and follow the Facebook page here!

Address: 106 S Water Street, Wilmington, NC, 28401

Have you dined aboard North Carolina's only floating barge restaurant? We'd love to hear about your experience in the comments so feel free to join the discussion! For more things to do while you're visiting Wilmington, pop over to Arlie Gardens - or dare to spend the night aboard the haunted Battleship USS North Carolina!