John Wright Restaurant – American
This riverside gem captures the spirit of the Mid-Atlantic, blending historic charm with a menu that sings of the Chesapeake Bay’s seasonal treasures. Guests gather in a warm, sun-drenched space to share plates of briny baked oysters and golden catfish nuggets before diving into decadent bowls of crab risotto or zesty coconut curry shrimp. It is a place where elevated comfort food meets a tranquil waterfront atmosphere, creating a dining experience that feels both celebratory and deeply rooted in local tradition.
234 North Front Street, Wrightsville 17368 https://jwrpa.com/Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, vegetarian, low-carb, vegan, pescatarian, sugar-free, mediterranean, plant-based, diabetic, heart-healthy, low-fat, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, high-fiber, atkins, south-beach, low-cholesterol, volumetrics, detox, raw-food, tlc, mayo-clinic, lectin-free
Currently closed
Hours
- Wednesday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners appreciate the approachable atmosphere and find it a reliable destination for a casual meal. Reviewers highlight the steady service and consistent experience, noting that guests enjoy the straightforward and relaxed environment for an
Menu
Appetizers & Small Plates
- Chesapeake Nachos - $13.5: old bay potato chips, warm crab dip, cheddar cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Coconut Curry Shrimp - $13: sweet peas, white rice, toasted almonds, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating
- Chesapeake Bay Catfish Nuggets - $12: cajun aioli, corn relish Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Steamed Mussels - $14: shishito, lime, crispy bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Raspberry Baked Brie - $12: toasted hazelnuts, crostini Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Pretzel Nuggets - $12: everything spice, beer cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Crab Risotto - $14: local sweet corn, parmesan Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Local Pork Spring Rolls - $11: sriracha honey sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Shrimp and Grits - $13: cajun seasoned, heirloom grits Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Baked VA Oysters - $12: ramp parmesan crust Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Crispy Calamari - $13: flash fried, marinara Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Truffle Brussel Sprouts - $12: blueberry balsamic glaze, house pancetta, local blue cheese Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins, High-Fiber
- Roasted Beet Hummus - $10: warm pita, kalamata olives, local raw feta, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Fall Flatbread - $11: local bleu cheese, apple, bacon jam, balsamic Dietary tags: Nut-Free
- Smoked Salmon Dip - $12: Hammond's Pretzels Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Soups
- Our Daily Soup - $5 Dietary tags: Volumetrics
- Cream of Crab - $6: with asparagus Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Salads
- Roasted Beet & Warm Goat Cheese Salad - $8: mixed greens, red onions, balsamic vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Nantucket Salad - $9: mixed greens, dried cranberries, candied walnuts, local raw feta, balsamic vinaigrette, local purple potato chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Caesar Salad - $8: romaine hearts, crispy parmesan, garlic croutons Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Mediterranean Salad - $9: mixed greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, kalamata olives, local raw feta, sweet peppers, house vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Pittsburgh Salad - $14: steak tips, cheese, french fries, romaine, tomato, onion, cucumber, ranch Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Caprese Salad - $14: fresh mozzarella, tomato, mixed greens, balsamic vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
Main Courses
- Seafood Manicotti - $28: crab, rock shrimp, scallops, white wine cream sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Grilled Steak Diane - $40: 8oz. filet, mushroom brandy sauce, boursin mashed potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Lump Crab Cake - $28: remoulade, roasted potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Short Rib - $34: red wine braised, smoked gouda grits, collard greens Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Crispy Salmon - $28: tomato-piccata, boursin mashed potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Miso Marinated NY Strip - $37: 16 oz., wasabi mashed potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Braised Lamb Shank - $32: broccoli rabe, mashed potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Nori Crusted Tuna - $29: red curry, toasted almonds, cilantro, wasabi mashed potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating
- Grilled Pork Chop - $28: collard greens, beer cheese, roasted potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- House Sausage Platter - $25: keilbasa, brat, kraut, mustard, mashed potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Crusted Rainbow Trout - $29: Hammond's pretzels, sweet corn risotto, pickled onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Smokehouse Platter - $28: brisket, coffee marinated ribs, roasted potatoes, baked beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Crab Stuffed Flounder - $28: white rice, romesco Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Herb Crusted Chicken - $25: roasted potatoes, provencal cream sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Pasta & Sauté
- Chicken Parmesan - $25: spaghetti, marinara Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Short Rib Stroganoff - $25: rigatoni, mushrooms, dill Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Spaghetti Bolognese - $25: Star Rock Farms Wagyu Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Fettuccine Italiano - $24: spinach, artichoke, broccoli rabe, capers, roasted pepper, white wine Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Seafood Gumbo - $25: jumbo shrimp, mussels, andouille sausage, okra, rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Pasta Free Vegetable Lasagna - $22: house-made mozzarella, ricotta, marinara sauce Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber
- Chicken Alfredo - $24: fettuccine, house pancetta, sweet peas, parmesan cream sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Rigatoni a la Vodka - $24: house Italian sausage, tomato cream sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Woodfired Pizza
- True Margherita Pizza - $13.5: house-made mozzarella, local tomato, basil, Italian olive oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Italian Pizza - $16: house-made sausage, pepperoni, red onion, sweet pepper, tomato sauce, mozzarella Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Tuscan White Pizza - $15.5: chicken, red onion, ricotta, mozzarella, basil, balsamic Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- White Pizza - $15: ricotta, fresh tomato, basil, broccoli, parmesan, mozzarella Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Meat Lover’s Pizza - $18: sausage, pepperoni, bacon, ham, tomato sauce, mozzarella Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Crab Pizza - $20: ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, old bay aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Chimichurri Steak Pizza - $17: tenderloin tips, red onion, tomato sauce, mozzarella Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- California Chicken Pizza - $16: bacon, tomato sauce, house-made mozzarella, avocado aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Spicy Hawaiian Pizza - $16: house ham, bacon, mozzarella, Gnawjaw pineapple chutney Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- PA Mushroom Pizza - $15: tomato sauce, shredded mozzarella, truffle oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Cheese Pizza - $12: mozzarella, tomato sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Pepperoni Pizza - $14: mozzarella, tomato sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Burning Hell Pulled Pork Pizza - $16: red onion, jalapeno, cheddar, local made hot honey mustard sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Sandwiches & Burgers
- Foundry Burger - $14.5: cheddar, bbq, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Southwest Black Bean Burger - $14: house-made vegan burger, cheddar, corn relish, lettuce, tomato, onion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Wagyu Boursin Burger - $18: lettuce, tomato, caramelized onion, mushrooms, pretzel bun Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Turkey Burger - $14: gouda, bacon jam, carmelized onion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- French Dip - $14.5: prime rib, Swiss, caramelized onion, horseradish cream, au jus, ciabatta Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Crab Cake Sandwich - $19: remoulade, lettuce, tomato, onion, Kaiser roll Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Reuben - $13.5: house-made corned beef & sauerkraut, 1000 island dressing, Swiss cheese, grilled rye Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Nashville Fried Chicken - $14: pickles, sweet and spicy sauce, kaiser roll Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Yellowfin Tuna Melt - $13.5: melted cheddar, bacon, tomato, English muffin, open faced Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- John Wright Wrap - $13.5: house-smoked turkey, house-cured ham, bacon, smoked gouda, coleslaw, honey mustard Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Barbacoa Tacos - $13.5: chimichurri, red onion, feta, lime Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Turkey & Brie - $13: cranberry aioli, pretzel bun Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Ham & Cheese - $13.5: pretzel bun, Cooper, pickle, honey mustard Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Wrightsville Rachel - $13.5: house-smoked turkey, Swiss cheese, coleslaw, 1000 island dressing, grilled rye Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Desserts
- Peanut Butter Bombe - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Crème Brûlée - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Signature Ice Cream - $5: Flavors vary Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Kids Menu
- Kids Meal - $6: Includes small soda. Choice of: Chicken Tenders, Burger, Grilled Cheese, Pasta, or Pita Pizza Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free