Domaine Hudson - Wilmington

Another outstanding Dinner experience! Great food, efficient table service and warm comfortable ambiance! It is with heavy heart that we left Domaine Hudson, knowing that our favorite Wilmington dining experience was to close! Vanishingly few places are left with the combination of excellent food, fine table service and a wine selection of such excellence. Wilmington doesn’t need another “Brew Pub” restaurant; there are many local choices for that type of dining experience! We were drawn to Domaine Hudson by the innovative and authentic offerings and the knowledgeable staff who were so helpful introducing us to new wines and unique wine pairings. Champagne with oysters! YES! Pinot noir with octopus! YES! Malbec with Lamb shank! Yes, yes, YES! I am left crying in my Barbera!

I brought some clients here for dinner and we started off getting there early to enjoy a drink at the bar. I got a seat on the end and the bartender was backed up, so had to wait a little bit to get our drinks. Instead, I went ahead and sat at our table which was nice. We started off with Cheese and meat plate which was pretty good. I had the pasta dish that was good and also the Pork Shank (which I enjoyed both) however, my clients had fish and they thought it was dry and no flavor. Not my favorite spot, but it was okay. Maybe it was just an off night!

Food was excellent, service also, and our family of 9 including a two year old was perfectly matched to the private dining room. The wine cellar has some great choices too. This was a first experience of Domaine Hudson for our kids and they all oohed and aahed.

This week was restaurant week a great way to try this restaurant for the first time. Food was outstanding. The lamb shank had to be the best we've ever had. Also got to try some new wines. The only issue was this parking. The lot suggested on the website was closed. It took some driving to find a parking garage.

Great choice for restaurant week! The food was excellent.