The Philly Phanatic Cheese Steak and the Ft. Fisher Fish & Chips are delicious. We were very impressed with venue as well. We will return when in Wilmington. read more

Friendly staff, but disappointing food. We were looking forward to trying this place. We spent $100 on four meals (bar food). My fish and chips were made with cod (weird texture) and the fries were not so good. My husband got the philly cheese steak salty). Our girls got burgers, and those were the best thing we tasted. Overpriced and mediocre quality. Service was the best thing about our experience. Great job training! read more

Recently traveled to Wilmington during quarantine and got the turkey clubs with sweet potato and reg fries to go. The turkey clubs were really delicious and their sweet potato fries are on point the only reason I left a 4 star was because we werent able to experience dine in yet, so this rating is on food alone. However, it looks like a fun central spot to check out when we can! Definitely recommend trying! Definitely recommend read more

Here it is, the best burger place in town now that Fat Tony's quality control has gone down the toilet. Pretty much everything edible or drinkable here is awesome, but good luck getting a seat during tourist season, because like everything else in this town, they ruin our restaurants too. Worth a pretty penny if the tourists don't pinch it. read more

Average pub food, but at least the place doesn't smell like a pub! Good for family and casual get togethers, but nothing stood out as above average...except maybe the fries. read more

Sat at the bar. Very attentive staff. Onion rings are huge and good. Crab dip was very nice with chips. Drinks on the menus are a little sweet but good -pours feel a little light. Overall good. read more

Hands-down one of the best meals we had while we were here. The buffalo chicken sandwich was amazing. And the fish and chips were also amazing. read more

Delicious Hamburger Best one Downtown Nice atmosphere and good prices Parking sometimes can be an issue but that's downtown read more

This restaurant has seen many any owner over the years. Stopped in with my wife for lunch. Tables were full and we were told to expect a 15 minute wait. Fair enough ... but we were then told we needed to wait outside on the sidewalk, in August, in the brazing sun. Negative on that. I would think they might find a less unpleasant manner of treating their guests while tables become available. read more

Quite possibly the loudest place in the planet. Now, this isn't the restaurants fault. But it's good to know before you come in here. With that said, Grilled chicken pita was super good. Chili was great, but cold. Sweet tater fries were best we've had, and French onion soup was great. The Asian coleslaw was awful. Not sure what's in it. But it's awful. We'd come back, maybe for lunch so we could Dodge the drunken morons that are screaming constantly. But the god was worth it. read more

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They had great service & a cool atmosphere, but just a bit overpriced for what I ordered. I recommend if you got the money !

This place was pretty good. I had the coconut shrimp, which were large, tasty, and breaded well. The coleslaw (which comes with the shrimp) is also delicious -- probably doesn't normally get the attention it deserves. For my main, I had the French Dip sandwich, which was okay. The dipping sauce wasn't super flavorful, and combined with a not-very-flavorful sandwich, there wasn't much to go crazy over. Not bad, just not amazing, you know? I liked the sweet potato fries though. For the price, this place serves pretty good food, with good portions, but the drinks were really awesome. I had the Social Mule, which was delicious; it was like juice, but you could definitely feel the alcohol later. Also, being a moscow mule fan, I liked the ample selection of mules. Price: 4/5 Quality: 4/5 Portions: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Atmosphere: 4/5 read more

For how much the food was priced, and all of the excessive rules, such as $2 extra to split the check and $0.75 extra for each sauce, the food was mediocre. Their onion rings were the best part of the whole meal. read more

This is the most consistently good restaurant I have found in Wilmington. The food and service are always just as spectacular as my first visit years ago. So many places in Wilmington are hit and miss, or you get some bad service here or there, or they close up shop overnight. Copper Penny sets itself apart from the rest by keeping up high standards over time. I have tried several of the burgers, sandwiches and salads and they are all delicious. The sweet potato fries are simply awesome. My go-to is the Copper Cobb Salad. Yum! He service is prompt, friendly and accommodating (even to my vegan mother-in-law). If you are looking for a good meal at a good price you can't go wrong here. read more

This is a great place to diner. The food is good and the atmosphere is excellent. There are a couple of things on the menu that is so delicious. The place is inviting and cozy. It's a down home friendly place to get together with friends and family and enjoy a good meal. read more

We came here on a Friday night during the busy azalea festival at 5PM. There was already a wait... but found a few spots at the bar pretty quickly. Despite being so busy, the bar tenders were very attentive and friendly. Our food came out super quick and definitely lives up to the favorable reviews! The highlights were the onion rings (maybe the best I've ever had... especially when dipped in ranch), and the Greek chicken pita was amazing as well. Very fresh and quality ingredients. This will definitely be a staple during my future visits to Wilmington! read more

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The staff was friendly and the food (chestnut chicken sandwich) was good. This place seems crowded during lunch time. Get there early if you enjoy your meal quickly. I was able to sit at the bar because I was alone. However I had to wait for like 25 minutes to get my food.. I am not sure if it was worth of waiting that long to get a sandwich. read more

We come to Copper Penny every time we visit Wilmington. Food is great, they have a great beer selection, and the service is always great. This past visit was no exception. My husband always gets and loves the 109 Chestnut, and I try something different every time. I've had the Reuben, the bacon and mushroom burger, and the Philly cheesesteak, and they have all been top notch. Highly recommend! read more

Omg! The staff is amazing. The food is delicious My hubby had the 109 Chestnut Chicken sandwich and I had the Hot Roasted Pork and they were bothe delicious. We highly recommend having them. And the onion rings are scrumptious. read more

Copper Penny - The Hot Hot Roasted Pork Sandwich - American Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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Food was delicious. We were seated at the bar, while trying to enjoy our meal, people were allowed to stand behind us, yell their orders and food and drink served around us. Very unpleasant dining experience. Also, we witnessed a bartender pouring a glass of red wine into two glasses. She filled one glass, emptied the bottle into another and then topped it if with an entirely different brand. read more

I had a pretty great meal here, so I'm just going to add my stamp of approval to the huge pile of them already present and move on in fairly short order. Don't come here looking for health-food, but if you want really solid pub food and a place to have a beer or 12, this is a great choice. I had the shrimp platter, which was pretty well priced considering the amount and size of the shrimp I got. It was about a dozen shrimp, but each one was really large and plump. I ordered it with onion rings, which I have to agree with the rest of the crowd... some of the best onion rings I have found anywhere. Everyone else at the table was very happy with their various sandwiches and appetizers ordered, so I have no reason to not agree with the majority and award the Copper Penny five stars. read more

Wayde was our server and he was very nice. He made all of us laugh Definitely coming back for the cheese steak spring rolls read more

In town for a few days and was looking for a descent sandwich shop. This place was great. Good food!! I ordered the Rueben and my wife had the Chestnut Chicken Sandwich. Both were delicious! read more

One of the juiciest burgers and best mules I've had. With a limited menu, there were still a lot of options! Only downside was that my burger wasn't cooked all the way to begin with asking for it well done, but instead it came back more medium. Just a few errors also outside of that with toppings, but it was easily fixed! Would definitely go again! read more

Copper Penny - Southwest burger with S. potato fries! - American Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Really good pub food. Old town feel. Went for lunch, and would bet dinner would be great too. Would highly recommend if you find yourself in the area read more

Came here a few days ago for the first time. We had 9 people- and they handled our group like a boss! All the meals were delicious and several of us played "my dish is better than yours". Items ordered included homemade chicken tenders, the Reuben, Irish nachos, and black and blue burger. Their French fries- brought a new level of joy to the French fry lovers at the table! Food was fresh and tasty and they were very accommodating with substitutions. Our waiter, Jimmy, was awesome and gave us separate checks (without the attitude). If your in the area be sure to give them a try! read more

Delicious! Bar vibe - could come in here right off the beach and feel comfortable. Great service, no frills. Can tell they run a really efficient kitchen. Everything we had was tasty - muddy waters, chestnut chicken sandwich, onion rings, WINGS for sure. All good. Come here and you can't miss! read more

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Went there to watch penn state play. Got yelled at for cheering. Food was good though. Just don't get hype if your team is winning.

Enjoyed eating here. Food was great. Our group loved the pork sandwich and the veggie burger.

Stopped here for lunch with a friend and I am so glad we did! Excellent food, the interior looks cool, and service is on point. I ordered the 109 Chestnut Chicken sandwich, which is known as their "staple" dish. The bread was fresh and toasty, the chicken tender and juicy, and the sautéed mushrooms and onions gave it the right amount of flavor. My friend ordered the Honest Abe chicken sandwich and was very pleased as well. I only wish their fries were thin and crispy (instead of hand-cut), but no real complaints. Would definitely come again! Stop by if you're in the area and you'll leave full and happy. read more

Copper Penny - 109 chestnut chicken sandwich with hand cut fries. Delicious! - American Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Our first dinner as we mins to NC. Everything was great and the service was excellent. Highly recommend the wings and crap dip.

Loved out experience. Friendly staff, great food (try the onion rings!!!). Cool vibe. Great prices!

Returned to Copper Penny for dinner with three other women. It was a great experience, atmosphere and food were good. There was a salad ordered- no complaints, it was hinge and very tasty. The Lady Liberty Portobello is very tasty; great roll , yummy red pepper and the portobello large and tender. The French dip was also large, well done and seasoned well. It is worth the trip. read more

I went for a trivia night with a group of 5. The bar has Philadelphia decor throughout for any Philly fans in Wilmington NC. Food was good and service was fast. Will be back! read more

Copper Penny has been a staple in my life since they opened. I've had most items on the menu but always end up back at the 109 Chestnut Chicken (sub white American cheese). The pork sandwich with spinach and the steak and bacon are also really good sandwich choices. Anything on their wedge bread is amazing. The fries and onion rings are homemade and delicious. You can sub a salad as your side for an upcharge and it's worth it. They don't skimp on the salads and the Cobb is the best in town. I almost forgot to mention the apps. Somehow they have the best crab dip around even with all the local seafood places and the spicy garlic wings with blue cheese really are the best I've had. I prefer them naked but the breaded ones are good too. Service is usually friendly and quick and there are lots of NC craft beers on draft! It's very loud so good for groups and kids. read more

Copper Penny - Cobb side salad to go! - American Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Just have to comment about our take out from Copper Penny last night! I wish I'd taken photos but it was gobbled up too quickly! This was, without a doubt, the best takeout I've gotten since this pandemic started. To start, the food was delicious, everything was hot, no condensation in the boxes, fries were crispy.. it was amazing. I had fish and chips, crisp not greasy, my husband had a Cobb salad that he said was fantastic and our daughters got sandwiches and fries and the quality of all was wonderful. Whether dining in or doing takeout, either way, you can't go wrong with Copper Penny! read more

This is a great stop - especially for lunch! The interior is WAY bigger than I had thought. The time I had walked past I thought it was a small bar, but it was quite roomy. I also love the darker ambience and pub feel. Their list of cocktails is extensive and as a mule lover - having so many mules to choose from is awesome. I ended up with the Elder Mule and it was fabulous. I'll be coming back for this alone. I ended up ordering the pimento burger. It was good! It was a burger, not the best I've ever had but not the worst! I'd like to try one of their more special items and see how that is. I try to eat healthier and would like to try or see more healthy items on the menu (although I know this isn't necessarily the place to go if you want to be healthy!) My friends both got burgers as well and enjoyed them. My friend also loved the unique beer list and the other liked her Social Mule a lot! I'll be back and will be bringing friends! read more

We LOVED coming here. It is on the smaller side so there are only a handful of tables and a bar. The bartenders saw us waiting to get a drink while waiting to be sat and let us know which customers were leaving the bar soon. All of the staff were extremely nice and we were very appreciative they went out of the way to help us be seated sooner. For lunch we had the Pimento cheese burger and the chestnut chicken sandwich (since it was on Triple D's and the reviews highly recommended it). They both were so delicious. The bread was so soft and the chicken sandwich was so moist. Right now they are not serving their famous onion rings due to labor shortage, which I completely understand. Next time we are in the area we will definitely be coming back! read more

Great place to eat. Relaxing and good food. Fish and chips were excellent! Highly recommend.

Good quality food and a decent price. Got seated quickly and the service was great. Nice place with character and would come again. read more

Copper Penny - Spring Mix Salad with chicken - American Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina