Live Oak doesn't allow outside food. The venue has Mosh Burger, Rebel Hen crispy chicken, rotating local food trucks, and a full bar inside. If you'd rather do a sit-down dinner, downtown is a 10-minute walk and there's plenty of options before the show.
Dinner Before the Show
Closest to the Venue
Waterline Brewing - Cargo District, closest brewery to Live Oak. Great outdoor space with bridge views. Food trucks rotate through.
Bottega - Italian on North 4th Street. Sit-down meal close to the venue.
Downtown (10-15 Minute Walk)
Ponysaurus Brewing - Market Street downtown. Walk to the show along the Riverwalk after.
Flytrap Brewing - Downtown-adjacent with food trucks.
Wilmington Distillery - Craft cocktails on Dock Street.
Food Inside the Venue
- Mosh Burger - Hormone-free beef burgers with American cheese and caramelized onions
- Rebel Hen - Crispy chicken tenders with house-made sauces
- CVT - Soft serve ice cream
- Local food trucks - Rotate each show. Check Instagram on show day.
- General concessions - Popcorn, nachos, standard concert stuff
Drinks: craft beer, wine, liquor, cocktails, Riffresher NA drinks, Athletic NA beer, Red Bull, Pepsi products, Liquid Death. Cash-free. Card and mobile only. Some food trucks may accept cash.
Drinks After
Bourgie Nights - Live music on Princess Street.
Hi Wire Brewing - Princess Street, open late.
Wilmington Distillery - Open until midnight or later.
The Bend - Market Street, open late.
For the full venue guide check our Live Oak Bank Pavilion: Complete Guide.
For a full downtown guide, see our Downtown Wilmington & Riverwalk guide.
More live music: Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, Thalian Hall, The Wilson Center.