This was our first time here and it didn't disappoint! Word to the wise- be ready to wait 1.5 hours…read morefor a table. We came yesterday and didn't want to wait but then came back today and got our group on the list and waited. Note that the parking close by is expensive and they won't seat you if your whole party isn't there within 5 minutes of texting that your table is ready. So yep- plan to wait and sit around. Inside it's pub style, bar available and good music, but not much seating which explains the wait ;) We ordered the 109 Chestnut Chicken Sandwich, the Hot Roasted Pork Sandwich and the Reuben. Our waitress recommended not getting the onion rings app and to do it as sides to save money, and man, we had SO MANY leftovers. The pork sandwich is super good but so filling. I could only eat half with all the onion rings! The Reuben was absolutely delicious and I would 1000% get that again. The best thing on the menu in our opinion: the Cheese Steak Egg Rolls with chipotle mayo- OMG. We will DREAM about these!!! I haven't seen these talked about much- TRY THEM, they were literally mouth watering and I would have eaten them as an entree and not an app! Overall we would come back again, just be prepared to wait forever for a table and you won't be disappointed!

Good service but the food was so so. Figured we would try the Guy Fieri recommendations. Nice…read morelittle spot in an old building. Only like 9 tables so plan accordingly or you will have to wait awhile. Go during off peak hours to ensure a short wait time. Now the food...... 1. Cheese Steak Egg Rolls served w/chipotle ranch......Amazing!!!! Best we have ever had. 2. 109 Chestnut Chicken Sandwich had an amazing balance of ingredients that would make your mouth water. Very good and the fries as well. 3. Hot Roasted Pork Sandwich was very bland and had an excessive amount of spinach. Even the Au Jus couldn't rescue this sandwich. 4. The famous onion rings. Well they must of ran out of seasoning because these were more flour than flavor. Very doughy with no spices. Not worth the $9 * The alcohol mix drinks are pretty good. Definitely taste the flavor of each. Will give you a good kick.

Great wings! Fun karaoke!…read more Note there will be loose dogs throughout the bar/restaurant and I'm not a big fan of pets (esp that I don't know) begging under my table.

Great Food, service....entertaining watching the dogs play, wish there had been music as well, but…read moreI was early. Great ambiance and chill place.

The food was fantastic, large portion. Will be back for sure…read more The service was abI've average. Nice waitress very polite. Ambiance was better than just a bar scene. Will recommend to anyone visiting Wilmington NC

Grateful to have been led to this tucked away hug of service and comfort. The bar is as welcoming…read moreas it is abundant. If it's on the menu, it should be there. Take your time. Get a to-go bag.

Maybe the best grilled chicken I've ever had!!!! Seated quickly, but by the bar which is totally…read morefine with me. Our waitress was attentive and friendly and food was amaze. Go here, but make a reservation if you want seating in the main area.

Where is the button for a sixth star on this review??? OMG - good! We couldn't decide on what to…read moreorder so we made our own sampler and I am still thinking about how good the food was the next morning. The Cajun penne pasta had a slight kick- mostly more for flavor than for heat. The calamari was perfectly crispy paired with a delicious tomato based sauce. The ahi tuna was sliced to perfection and tasted same-day fresh. The bread and butter even was delicious, was that cinnamon sugar in it? Yum! The truffle mac and cheese and the brussel sprouts were our standout favorite sides, both had a punch of flavor and were perfectly prepared. The crab cake had an interesting sauce flavor profile, almost like pickles, definitely unique and added a lot of interest to the dish. I also ordered the hibiscus spritz mocktail which was light and fresh, perfect for a hot summer evening. Our server was prompt and friendly, she anticipated needs like refills and informed us on the off menu specials. The view of the river is why we picked this place, but the food will have us coming back again and again!

This is one of the best hidden spots in Wilmington. It's located on a corner kind of easy to miss…read more We stopped here on a late Sunday night after the beach as it was one of the places open late, very thankful that it was. Such a unique and different menu we started out with the Big Wes Lil' Weiners which was 4 smoked Jalapeno and cheddar sausages wrapped in an empanada crust served with an arugula chimmichuri dipping sauce. So innovative and delicious, sauce had a bite to it and the sausages were juicy and crispy with the empanada crust, highly recommend. I wanted to house made roast beef only available on the weekends but it was sold out, no surprise. Opted for the Ghostface Fillah instead. Shaved ribeye, arugula, horseradish on delicious sourdough bread. Perfect amount of ribeye and the all of the components worked perfectly. Saw quite a few people getting the burger as well, people rave about it. We also got an order of the garlic parm curly fries which couldn't have been much better, place just has such a fun menu putting their twist on American staples, perfect spot to grab a bite and watch a game. Our server had food recommendations, limited seating inside but just the right amount, worth any kind of wait you might encounter.

The Big Wes' Little Wieners were so good.. the service was incredibly kind and personable. I was in…read morethe area for work and popped in for dinner and was so glad that I did so. They were knowledgeable about the area and happy to share and the food and drinks were phenomenal. Definitely worth while checking out.

If a place ever truly lived up to its name, it's True Blue Butcher and Barrel impossibly good from…read morestart to finish. The meat alone is reason enough to go: the cut, the cook, the flavor, absolute perfection. But what makes this place special is that it doesn't stop there. The Caesar salad is crisp and balanced and yes you can get with the anchovies or without, the burgers are rich and satisfying, the mac and cheese is pure comfort, and even the Brussels sprouts are standout. Honestly, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. And then... there's the steak flight. Oh my God, the steak flight. If you're on the fence, wondering if it might be too much just jump. It is too much. We split it between three people and still barely made a dent, but every bite was worth it. By the end, we were deep in a blissful, hazy food coma completely happy, completely satisfied, and already talking about coming back. Because that's the thing we always come back. And somehow, we're never disappointed. We find an excuse every chance we can to return. We've brought friends, planned "parties" to celebrate no particular occasion just to visit. Never once has anyone we've sent there been disappointed. Oh and the desserts!

Just came here after seeing it on Yelp. I was looking at that La Vaca torta, but its no longer on…read morethe menu. I was recommended the birria torta and it was delicious. Great fries too. I also got "The Jive". Gin drink. And I very much enjoyed the meal. The service was really nice too. There's plenty more I want to try on the menu, so I will be back.

Food was great and the service couldn't have been better! The atmosphere was casual and inviting…read more Get in there........

I can't believe this was my first time to the Fork and Cork after living in Wilmington for 7 years!…read moreThey had a full house on a late Saturday afternoon, so we sat at the bar where I had a delicious bloody Mary and the 'brisket biscuit' from the brunch menu.OMG, it was a perfect pairing with the cocktail. The bbq pulled beef over homemade biscuits was topped with a spectacular mustard sauce with two perfect eggs and a side of sweet potato waffle-fries sprinkled with cinnamon, cayenne, and sugar... You guessed it, I ate the whole thing! My husband had the beet salad topped with blackened chicken, which he raved about the whole time we were there. I highly recommend this restaurant, it is small and cozy with a unique ambience, great service with a smile, quite loud, but worth the wait!

Let me start by saying, the food tasted good. The ambiance, (we sat out by the river) was gorgeous!…read moreThe service was not the best. We sat down and it took some time to receive water, but nothing outrageous. We ordered our drinks and food (the broiled flounder platter and the clam bucket) and took so long to get our drinks. When our food came, it looked good! The waiter commented that they made an oyster bucket and not clams, so they had to remake it, which was why it took so long. He apologized for the wait. As we started in to the clam bucket, I soon realized that there was no andouille sausage and a bunch of oysters mixed in. There were supposed to be a dozen clams, but there wasn't- not a huge deal, but when there was no sausage and we had to wait... it was odd. I'm not usually an oyster eater, but since they were in there I decided to try them. They were good! But- more than half of the clams and all but one of the oysters were closed. I was only offered a shucking knife. Huh? I was also given no plate for shells, no small fork to get to the clams. Just odd. What I assumed to be the manager checked on us and I shared my concerns, so he sent out more clams for us. No offer of more drinks or did we need anything else, just "you guys good?". No comp to the bill, no discount. Nobody apologized that it was a poor experience. Disappointed because it came highly recommended.

Our hotel staff recommended this restaurant. I really wanted a nice and fresh fish sandwich. It…read morewas just a short walk down the Riverwalk. We went during lunchtime. The restaurant was nice and quiet.. the waiter was really friendly and gave great suggestions. The views from the restaurant was amazing since the restaurant is right on the Riverwalk, you have a nice view of the Cape Fear River. I ordered the fish and chips. The fish was so good! It was nice and crispy on the outside and really flaky on the inside. My husband got the calamari. He said that it was really good. I will definitely go back to Elijah's the next time that I am in Wilmington. It was a great dining experience.