Brodee Dogs Brew House

One of the best hot dogs i've ever eaten. Came in with a few…read morefriends and were greeted nicely. 10/10 would come back!

If you like hotdogs, you need to check out Louie's! Located down the street from the Courthouse,…read morethis is a Wilmington institution for a reason. It's a tiny storefront with no indoor seating & very limited space at the counter. Service was no nonsense & efficient. She was very patient with me since there were so many different variations to choose from. The hotdogs were boiled and served on a fluffy bun. My Coastline hotdogs were delicious! The combo came with chips & a fountain drink.

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Astro Dogs

4.2(10 reviews)

3.9 mi

My husband just asked me what got into me. He said this is outside of my normal repertoire…read moreI maybe average five hot dogs all year. This is the best hotdog I think I've ever had. It's breaded like a corndog, then coated in potatoes and then drizzled with ketchup. It's a sweet batter and the all beef hot dog really stands out. It's so rich you could easily split it between 2 people. I also ordered the elote style corn which is also amazing.

Never tried something like this before but it was surprisingly very good! Very funky and unique - I…read morecouldn't eat it all the time but it was really tastey. Tried the half hotdog half cheese - but next time I would get the full cheese. The hotdog was good but I didn't prefer the half and half. I would go either full cheese or full hot dog! Also loved the potato one - Doritos was good too but the potato had a great French fry flavor hahah

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Al’s Burger Shack

3.7(32 reviews)

1.8 mi

My husband and I tried this place for the first time a few days ago. We went for dinner. The room…read moreis small and a little on the noisy side between the music, the sounds of the kitchen and soda machine. We both ordered the Sean's bacon cheeseburger, along with a split of tater tots and crinkle cut fries. We got our order but didn't get the tater tots, just fries. The guy that served us quickly brought out the tots. About a minute later, my name was called. It turned out we were given the wrong burgers. We ended up with the Kenny J burger. We were okay with that and enjoyed the burgers. He actually wrapped up the correct burgers and we brought them home to enjoy the next day. The burgers are not huge, which was fine for us. We loved the tater tots, not greasy at all. Next time we'll skip the fries. They were too thick for our liking. We'll try the sweet potato fries. We also had the tasty roasted garlic aioli dipping sauce. Overall, a good meal.

Great burgers and tots! (My husband's favorite). I have a gluten allergy and have eaten here safely…read morenumerous times. Staff is friendly and attentive. Service is quick and restaurant is clean. This is our go-to restaurant in Leland.

Beverages

Gluten free kid's chicken nuggets and crispy fries

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Shirley's Diner

4.2(54 reviews)

0.2 mi

A Legend, in Leland, a town located right where the Cape Fear river meets the sea. Shirley's is a…read moretiny local spot in a strip mall, but they know local seafood really well. Prices are extremely reasonable, and the service is timely, friendly, and attentive. But let's get to the food. Fried Oysters are plump, juicy, with a classical crust of seasoned cornmeal perfectly fried to a turn. Excellent as a platter, or available as a po' boy style sandwich. They often feature fresh Carolina fish in season, flounder, catfish, and Spots, which are small but delicious white-flesh fish that are native to the Carolinas, and near impossible to find elesewhere. Their platters come with fresh classic Carolina Cole-slaw and perfectly fried hush puppies. Flounder fillets thick and perfectly tender. Chef knows his business, everything I've ever ordered here has always been first-class, coming here for years now. Thank you for an excellent experience, each and every time. My friends tell me their pork chops are very, very good too, down home country flavor. But I dream about their fresh seafood.

Shirley's was very clean and everyone was friendly. We enjoyed our meals. Service was good. Hope to…read morego back.

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Slick Sandwiches

4.6(5 reviews)

The Italian hoagie sandwich was a great sandwich. It tasted good after over one hour to-go. It's…read moreabout an 8 inch long and 3 inch diameter roll. I felt full after finishing a little bit over half of the sandwich. You get a small discount if you pay with cash. Mine ended up being $15, paid with cash. It's not well ventilated inside and it's a small place. But there are some seating indoors and outdoors.

We came in at about 1pm on a Saturday and there were 2 groups inside. It's very small but a cute…read moreplace being in the Cotton Exchange with its historic vibe. There were no prices on the paper menu and I was surprised how expensive our meal was. We got the Italian sub which was good but it was $16. She said it was big enough to share and it did have a good amount of meat and good bread but I was still hungry. I'm glad we also got the walking tacos which were also good but seemed pricey for what it was.

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Fox’s Hole In The Wall

4.4(64 reviews)

The name for this establishment is perfect. And what a great find!! All 3 of ordered the Boston…read moreBeef Back It Up half pound sandwich. It was AMAZING!! Tender and juicy. I don't see how anyone could be disappointed in it. We loved it. The curly fries were good too.

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.

Big Wes lil weiners

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Haley's Hot dog

5.0(2 reviews)

Best hot dogs in town. They have a wide variety of options. Can't go wrong. But you have to deal…read morewith the crazies. You can get Chicago hot dogs here and no where else. It's completely worth it. I've showed up in pjs and house shoes. They are only there on Friday and Saturday night so get there before the line. And don't let your Uber driver leave you.

Okay, someone tell me if this is the unofficial one. But downtown there is a hotdog stand and I…read moredon't know if it's because it's late night or if it's because the food is amazing- but these are the best hot dogs I've ever had IN MY LIFE. There are TONS of options! All for amazing prices! And the couple who owns/runs it are literally the best people you'll ever meet. They're so so nice despite having to deal with hoards of drunk people late at night. They bring high quality food in less than high quality moments at 2AM.

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Taqueria Santa Clara

4.4(25 reviews)

3.5 mi

4 small street tacos 1 side of refried beans…read more1 coke $20 before tip?!? I canceled my order and walked out. I've eaten here before and do not understand the price increase. This is mediocre Mexican food at an outlandish price especially for a storefront in a suburban strip mall. Zero ambience. It makes no sense. El Chingon, Portales and even Tequila's Waterfront have better food and prices.

Best tortas around, great prices and fast service even during a rush ! Would recommend to everyone…read morelooking for authentic Mexican cuisine in a fast growing city.

Entrance to restaurant

Chilaquiles with carnitas - amazing!

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Merritt's Burger House

4.1(48 reviews)

4.1 mi

We tried this drive-in on a Saturday and enjoyed the old school feel. Our waitress was so sweet and…read morecalled us hon/sweetie and was quick. You could tell the staff were working hard. It was fun just hanging out in the car and the nostalgic vibe. Since it's a burger house, we ordered burgers, fries, a vanilla milkshake and a bottled soda. It was around $21. It is cash only! The burger was just okay and could've used a bit more flavor. The fries were good and my son loved the milkshake. Next time I might try a hot dog since that seems like another popular item. Overall, the food isn't amazing, but the experience and nostalgic atmosphere made it worth the visit.

I have been going there ever since I was a little kid. When I was older and lived elsewhere, this…read moreis one of the places I greatly missed. Grandma always made the best coast all since she has passed. It's still good, very good, actually, just not as good as when she made it. My grandfather and then my parents took me there when I was younger. I went thereas an adult and I have taken my children. Their food is always fabulous. And since you drive up and sit in your vehicle, it has that old style feel to it, which is always welcoming.

Outside building

Took the food home. Burger, fries, and bottle of Diet Coke. (There were more fries but I ate them.)

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Kevin P.

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3 years ago

I had a fantastic experience at Brodee Dogs Brew House! The Carolina style burger I ordered was incredibly delicious, and my friend loved their hot dogs. The service was fast and excellent. It's hands down the best place for burgers, hot dogs, and fries in Leland, NC. Highly recommend! read more

Kathryn E.

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9 years ago

Had the Brodee dog with sweet potato fries today. My husband had the chili dog with regular fries. We were both very happy with our meals. The owner talked to us for a few minutes and it's obvious he is all about excellent service. We will be regulars. read more

Eugenia S.

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8 years ago

Worth the trip every time we at the beach. No burgers this time around. That was so sad!!?

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Word of advice, never get the one dog combo, you need two, at least. They are that good, and I'm…read morespeaking from experience. The people that work here are also so wonderful, and friendly. This is easily the best hotdog I've ever had, and the fries are also delicious. This is a must go-to spot when in Wilmington!

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