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 AmphitheaterThalian HallThe Wilson Center.