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Written by Lisa Layman   
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Dan's Mason Bistro has announced that it will close the restaurant as of September 27th.
They will continue regular service throughout the month of September and I highly suggest if you have not been to this location that you truly owe it to yourself to experience what you will soon be missing.
Another fabulous landmark restaurant that has had a tremendous effect on the local culinary scene and set a standard for Wilmington Bistro Gourmet will sorely be missed. The Murphy family has contributed to this community by providing some of the best food, service, atmosphere and commitment and the accolades and recognition pale comparison to what they deserve.
On a personal note:
To our family at Dan's,
Thank you for the great times, wonderful experiences, friendship and support - we will miss you all and wish you all the best. Lisa Layman, Dine Wilmington Online.com

Read on for a recent review by our Member Tim S. a great review that really sums it all up!
MEMBER: Tim S.
Wilmington, NC is a destination of many tourists who enjoy the less flashy feel of our freinds an hour south in Myrtle Beach SC.  We are like the "anti-MB". 

MB has many qualities and is indeed fun, no doubt.  But vistors to the NC Cape Fear Coast come here because of something else:  a slower, more organic fun time sans the glitz, lights and stress of MB. 

At Dan's Mason Bistro we have an intimate setting (I counted maybe 12 tables last night) devoid of low-cost "Tourist Food".  The finest and best among Wilmington's Top 10 eateries. 

The Best.

It is hands down the finest food and presentation I've ever tasted and experienced, ever. 
Our server, Kelly (daughter of Owner Dan), treated this party of five with incredible knowledge, attention and focus.  She and her support staff were without peer.
This is not a place on the strip.  Dan's Mason Bistro is located on Masonboro Loop Road, one of the oldest "roads" in all of North Carolina.
To Get There:  Head S on S College Road then East on US 76 for an 1/8 of a mile, right on Pine Grove Rd -- roll down PGR about a mile 'til you arrive at a big rural junction --  stay right and keep rolling south for another mile.  DMB is on the left as you head south, located at a smallish white business/restaurant complex. 

Get there soon.

Within Dan's Mason Bistro there's an eat-at bar, intimate and perfect.  To the left and back are a line of tables (12?) that are the places where guests will find themselves beyond happy.
I have never had finer food in my 42 years.  Expensive?  Not really, considering the fact that the taste and texture of everything is beyond excellent.  I paid for 3 and the final bill w/tip was $150+.  We did not hold back on the apps, beers, wine and dessert.
The main reason the food's so perfect is because this wonderful spot feeds the locals  --  and the locals is who has the real love and money to pay for quality.
This is not a tourist trap (but visitors MUST attend).  Tourists to Wilmington NC should ensure that this spot is the FIRST spot they attend.  It's that good.
You must order the Shrimp and Polenta Appetizer.  You must.  In addition, the Fried Green Tomatoes appetizer will make you forget your name. 
Entrees from Crabcakes to Lamb Rack to Sweet Potato Ravioli to Chicken Bistro Pasta to Grouper Special were so engaging, so tasteful, so incrediby good I can not wrap it up in this review. 
Food is a gift from God; this place is proof.
An absolute gem, bar none.
Treat your wife, friends and family to the best.
(I signed onto this web-site just to review Dan's Mason Bistro; I can not believe I didn't visit this place earlier)
A +++++   Price $$$   --  Atmosphere:  5/5
treat yourself and yours well   ---  get to Dans Mason Bistro asap   --- 
from the sign out front:  Lunch and Dinner served Mon-Sat, closed SUN -
the best, perfect; sans peer
 
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