La Duna Paradiso

Name: La Duna Paradiso
Address: 275 Waynick Boulevard, Wrightsville Beach, NC, United States, 28480
Telephone: (910) 256-7100
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.2

4.2 (17)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

275 Waynick Boulevard, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480

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2 people

Jun 13, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Great for outdoor dining
Great for scenic views

La Duna Paradiso celebrates coastal Italian dining with the best of North Carolina’s local seafood.

Located in Trailborn Surf & Sound (formerly the Blockade Runner) our menu highlights fresh seafood, locally caught fish, and organic produce from local purveyors.

The vibrant bar, dining room and outdoor deck—beset in natural materials and ocean views—set the stage for memorable brunches and dinners, complemented by a curated selection of Old World wines and aperitifs.

For private gatherings, our La Costa space provides an intimate dining experience for up to 20 guests.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Seafood, American
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Bar Daily 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(910) 256-7100
Website
https://www.ladunaparadiso.co/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Executive chef
Michelle Mathews
Private party facilities
We cater to groups of all sizes with five private banquet rooms as well as the outdoor dinner deck.

Location
275 Waynick Boulevard, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
Neighborhood
Wrightsville Beach
Cross street
Waynick Blvd
Parking details
Ample parking surrounding the Blockade Runner. Valet parking available to all EAST patrons. Private hotel parking lot is reserved for registered hotel guests only.
Entertainment
Sunday Jazz Brunch & Weekly Entertainment.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 17 people are saying

La Duna Paradiso reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.4Service
4.6Ambience
4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Wilmington
Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

La Duna Paradiso enchants with its "beautifully decorated" modern vibe and "fabulous" food. While some mention slow service, the attentive staff and delicious dishes like "crab spaghetti" and "bucatini carbonara" win praise. The "unique drink menu" and inviting atmosphere make it a promising spot to revisit.

17 Reviews

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Madeleine
Portland / Oregon2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wasn’t sure how the blockade runner purchased by trail burn and Reno would come out, but it is a stunner! Such a cool vibe, great hotel lobby, bar, and fabulous restaurant. Exceptional service! And food was fantastic.
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Sara
Virginia1 review
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
A lovely new restaurant in the area with inventive dishes and friendly service. We are looking forward to going back!
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Calvin VIP
Grand Rapids / Western Michigan3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful restaurant and bar with a great modern vibe. Server was very polite and fast and the food was fabulous. Will definitely be back!
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Patty
Chicago / Illinois10 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We shared the crudo and burrata appetizers. They were both really good. The crab spaghetti was also very good and contained a lot of chunks of crab. The bolognese was Ok. I would not get it again, somewhat oily and lacked flavor. Nice decor and nice staff.
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Marilyn
Coastal North Carolina5 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Food was very good but portions were very small. Also, I don't think you should have to pay extra for bread with dinner.
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Gail VIP
Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint4 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The sea bass was good, as were the accompanying roasted potatoes. The focaccia was delicious. The portion size was more like French cuisine, meaning quality over quantity.
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Bobbie VIP
Virginia7 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food overall was VERY good, with the exception of the polenta. First delivery was cold (as in out of the refrigerator). Second delivery was slow & under seasoned. Our bottle of white wine was also served too warm.
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Marilyn
Atlanta1 review
3.0
Dined on May 22, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Incredibly slow service. We were sat at our table and went unacknowledged for almost 15 mins. Took probably another 15-20 mins to get our drinks once ordered. Finished our drinks before our food order was taken, then were almost finished our meal by the time the second drink came out. We were there an hour and a half. Food was good, service was rough.
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David
Toronto / Ontario6 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Beautifully decorated - service attentive with friendly servers. Food was excellent with some unique choices - would definitely return.
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Candy
Virginia7 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great night out! We loved everything--from the ambience to the food & drinks to the service. We'll be back!
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FAQs

La Duna Paradiso offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (910) 256-7100.

La Duna Paradiso is rated 4.2 stars by 17 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 13, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

275 Waynick Boulevard, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Waynick Blvd
Neighborhood
Wrightsville Beach
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Bar Daily 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Seafood, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Ample parking surrounding the Blockade Runner. Valet parking available to all EAST patrons. Private hotel parking lot is reserved for registered hotel guests only.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Michelle Mathews
Entertainment
Sunday Jazz Brunch & Weekly Entertainment.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.ladunaparadiso.co/
Phone number
(910) 256-7100
Private party facilities
We cater to groups of all sizes with five private banquet rooms as well as the outdoor dinner deck.

La Duna Paradiso

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About this restaurant

Dining areas

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What 17 people are saying

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Review summary

FAQs

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