This is one of the best hidden spots in Wilmington. It's located on a corner kind of easy to miss. 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. read more

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The Big Wes' Little Wieners were so good.. the service was incredibly kind and personable. I was in the 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. read more

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I was out in Wilmington for a training and was looking for something a little bit different and off the beaten path...and THIS. WAS. IT. This place will be a must-stop for me every trip, I think. I was a little intimidated by the small menu, because though I'm not really a picky eater, I do like to have options. I settled on the Big Easy Po' Boy and Garlic Parm Curly Fries, and not only did they not disappoint...but omg. I'm drooling just thinking about both. The fries were perfectly crispy; and the flavor of the garlic parm--12/10. The sandwich was outstanding; I just wish I had brought a friend to split it with. And it was MESSY. Not a great first date food, if you're looking for something easy to eat. But, absolutely worth it. The sauce on the sandwich was so good, and the beef was tender. The baguette was perfectly toasted and crunchy, yet chewy. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Fox's Hole in the Wall lives up to its name in that it is a hole in the wall; it's only a block off Front Street, but you definitely might miss this place if you're not looking for it.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] And that's a shame, because of how good the food is. And the bartender/server and chef both made this feel like the type of place you'd become a regular; they were friendly, and the service was quick. [[HIGHLIGHT]]If you're looking for a cozy place with amazing food, be sure to check out Fox's Hole in the Wall.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Fox’s Hole In The Wall - The Big Easy Po' Boy & Garlic Parm Curly Fries - Bars Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

The food was amazing!!! We came in for a late night bite before getting back out to the clubs and this place just hit the spot. [[HIGHLIGHT]]With an easy going and welcoming atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The bartender (Susie- you rock!!!) was very attentive and courteous while also helping with recommending one of the best sandwiches I've had the pleasure of enjoying down in Wilmington (and I wasn't drunk, yet). The one bartender /server on hand was crushing the definition of hospitality. Thank you for being the restaurant/bar that we needed to kick start our New Year's Day!! Btw- best sandwich was the Ghostface Fillah- don't be scared- it's beyond amazing!!!! read more

Fox’s Hole In The Wall - Atmosphere - Bars Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

incredible food, I love this place so much and plan to come here a lot in the future. The burger is amazing, the meatball sandwich is LEGENDARY, & the pasta salad is impeccable. Our bartender/ servers name was Lauren and she was so cool & nice. read more

Fox’s Hole In The Wall - COLD PASTA SALAD & meatball sandwich - Bars Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Was killing time and wanted a quick meal, stopped inside this place. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Perfect noise inside the bar, not sure how to explain it. Very comfortable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Really friendly and helpful waitress and a burger so good I forgot to take a picture of it. So here's an empty plate. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Fantastic spot.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Fox’s Hole In The Wall - A delicious SMASH BURGER was here haha. Excellent - Bars Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Had the beef, wife had the blt. Both very good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great little spot to have drinks and casual food![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

This place was GOOD. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Went late at night and the bar was semi busy but good chill vibe![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Ghost face fillah steak sandwich was 10/10, will be back read more

Fox’s Hole In The Wall - Bars Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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It was real good. Great location re. Thalian Hall and 2nd Street deck. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cozy in cold weather.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Sandwiches are good, garlic parm curly fries too. Alright, alright, alright, that's it. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Really nice place to grab a drink and some good food![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our bartender, Christina was so fun! She was helpful with the menu and made good conversation. Her recommendation of the Junk in the trunk fries was spot on! You gotta try them! read more

One fine late afternoon in downtown Wilmington, I was walking around for a quick place to grab lunch and Fox's came to mind. A couple of people at work had talked about this place so I gave it a try. When you first walk in you are promptly greeted and seated. The inside is spacious and casual, the entire feel is more motorcycle dive bar. We ordered the cheese fries and the smash burger. I was a little disappointed with the smash burger because it did not have any of the markings of a true smash burger. There were no crispy flat edges, no grilled onions on top. When I was ordering I was told they don't do grilled onions. What I got was just a regular cheeseburger and it was juicy and delicious - but they should seriously consider renaming the item on the menu. Cheese fries were delicious, and the sauce on top was generous, and they were fried perfectly well. Overall we had a decent and quick lunch here. If you are in town come check them out! read more

Fox’s Hole In The Wall - SMASH BURGER which is not actually smash burger - Bars Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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Rubén was really good. As you can see the ruben slice on the left had about 3 pieces of meat and the one on the right was loaded with meat. I thought the portions on that were a bit odd. I ordered a side salad as well since it didn't come with a said and was really pleased with the salad it had really good arugula and cheese. Our service was quite bad my friend had to grab her own sauce from the pick up counter because the waitress took forever. We didn't get checked on and had to flag her down multiple times to get napkins, extra sauce what have you. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place was really small and compact maybe like 6-10 tables and a bar area.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Overall the food was great the service was not. read more

Fox’s Hole In The Wall - RUBE GOLDBERG - Bars Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

First time as wilmington locals stopping in. We got the pretzel bites and the little weenies appetizer. Super fast and attentive service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a cute, quiet little bar with great food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Fox’s Hole In The Wall - BIG WES'S LIL' WIENERS and pretzel bites - Bars Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Tried this spot last night and we were not disappointed. The chicken sandwich gets 5's across the board from my husband, the Parmesan curly fries were amazing, hot and fresh 5/5, and the smash burger was cool - like a 3/5. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We did not eat inside because it was way too cold[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] but it was easy to find & since we went so late at night (around 10:30pm-11) we didn't have a hard time finding parking. All 3 of the items we ordered plus the ginger ale totaled to $31 and some change! I don't know if all the food was worth that price but I would go ahead and try something different. If you get the items to go, be sure to check your bag for condiments and napkins, as our bag didn't have neither. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The inside gives bar vibes, it didn't take long to place it, it looked clean and is small/chill - all things I love![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Dropped by this cute new bar. It's a little small inside but their outdoor area is spacious, more room for standing outside. There is also cornhole outside. Seats inside are comfortable with leather style cushion. They prepared the food super quick, less than 15 minutes, but I was the first customer of the day. I tried the appetizer Big Wes' Little Weiners, garlic Parm curly fries, and half pound Boston beef (with ' back it up' and cheese sauce for an additional cost). Everything was delicious. The highlights were the weiners and the Boston beef. The weiners were fried perfectly and the smoke and cheddar sausages were big and juicy, not spicy at all. The chimichurri sauce added a nice tart flavor do the weiners. The curly fries were crispy. The half pound Boston beef is huge, enough for two people. It's served in a soft Kaiser roll. Definitely worth it to 'back it up' and add the cheese sauce. I loved the thinly sliced beef and any time I got a crispy bit. I sat outside to eat and had a very eager squirrel waiting for any scraps of food. Maybe you'll meet him too. This place is definitely worth a visit! read more

In town for work and tried Fox's (twice ) ...here are my thoughts : *[[HIGHLIGHT]]Friendly, chill vibe with friendly service[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] . * Had the Boston beef ..very tasty and tender * Fries were excellent..came out piping hot . Would definitely recommend! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Hole in the wall fits the description of the space, it is small but mighty![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food here is delicious and very reasonable for the large portion you get! We had Wes' wieners for app - very good! Then a Rube Goldberg and a Ghostface Fillah sandwich - both were amazing and hot off the grill! Service was dear too! We will definitely be back! read more

Been here a few times and had good experiences. This time however was terrible. The good..the pretzel bites and drinks. The bad...the pig pounder and the Chicago beef sandwich. Not sure how most measure a pound but 4 strips of old thick chewy bacon that was cooked sometime yesterday doesn't add up to a pound for me. And if literally raw beef flattened on a soggy bun is a Chicago beef sandwich then Chicago is not for me. Not sure what happened to the quality at this place but they better find it soon or it will be even more empty than when we showed up today. Oh yea, total tab with tip for 4 drinks, appetizer and 2 terrible sandwiches was $100!! read more

Staff was amazing Food was even better [[HIGHLIGHT]]This is a small place, seating is limited. Party of four or less recommend[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] But don't just walk by, come inside and have a drink and fabulous food read more

Stopped in before a comedy show at the wilson center to watch some football and grab a bite to eat. We love the ambiance. The bartender was friendly and easy to talk to. The fried cheese app was amazing, we were starving so I forgot to take a picture before we devoured it. My husband had the chili cheese hot dogs, he said "the dogs were good" I had the chicken thigh sandwich. It was amazing. Super flavorful, juicy, and the Hawaiian bun really topped it off. Nice liquor selection and great specials. We will be sure to visit next time in Wilmington! read more

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The Ghostface Fillah shaved ribeye sandwich is so good, I'd recommend a visit on this alone. The menu is relatively small as is the place itself. Very tender and tasty, and the horseradish is the perfect condiment for this. I'd definitely check this place out In Wilmington. Friendly service as well. read more

Shhh. Don't tell anyone. Behind this pawn-shop looking storefront is a solid little bar with a kitchen doing some better-than-most sandwich fare. I try to avoid tourist street places, getting off to the side streets to avoid tank tops, flip flops and sunburns. Yes, it's dark inside. Yes, they have just one salad. Yes, the fries are extra. Yes, they have COLD 'Gansett on draft. And yes, that IS a portrait of The Most Interesting Man behind the bar. This place is super clean, with a smallish bar and 5 or 6 high tops. The staff is fast, friendly and the kitchen gets your grub on quick. We had the beef empanadas, three lightly-fried of good size and well filled, served with warm cheese sauce. Bueno. Curly fries are served a la carte, seasoned or cheese-sauced and were not greasy or freezer burned. Just right. Sandwiches we tried included the chicken with a good bun, hand-sized filet, fried just right. Duke's mayo and pickles, and my picky eater demolished it. The BLT is served on thick toast with 6-7 slices of thick cut bacon and was properly toasted - and very good. Finally the shaved ribeye beef was delicious, marinated and served on the same bread as the BLT. Only complaint - the press scorched the exterior just a bit - but l still finished it off. The building is small and pubby (wood panelling) but does have outdoor seating in the back. A really good late '90s playlist goes well with the food and bevs. Will be back to try the Bahstun Beef sammich next time; if l cahn pahk the cahr neahby. 4.5/5 give it a try - but let's keep this to ourselves, 'k? read more

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This place use to be the Crust. Owners rebranded it, redecorated the place, and changed up the menu. They appear to be going for more of a bar, with food, versus restaurant with drinks. Same as the Crust, small indoor seating, outside seating in the back. Wait staff to take care of you at the tables. Menu is mainly sandwiches. The Ghostface Fillah is very good (carryover menu item from the Crust). Full bar of course, with a decent amount of draft beers on tap. read more

I ordered a Rube Goldberg sandwich and it was fantastic. I will definitely eat here again! read more

Fox’s Hole In The Wall - This ais a partially eaten Rube Goldberg.. awesome sandwich! - Bars Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Great sandwiches good drinks. [[HIGHLIGHT]]For a hole in the wall this is a must try place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The BLT was amazing.

After following Fox's on social media and seeing their magical menu in photo form, I finally got the chance to try them out a couple of months back. I'm just disappointed in myself for not trying them sooner. I immediately fell in love with the Ghostface Fillah which starts with a sourdough caraway bread grilled to perfection, cheese, arugula, hot roast beef, horseradish mayo, and a Demi glacé you want to dip everything in. It's absolutely killer and I've not been able to stray away from it. But that's not it, I've tried the fries, pasta salad, fried cheese, and Big Wes' Little Weiners. Not sure who Wes is, but yknow what... good for him. Everything on the menu is delicious and somehow they've managed to keep that impeccable quality even when it's for takeout/delivery. We've found many reasons to order from Fox's recently and they never miss. Everything is packaged perfectly, nothing missing, all the sauces, and it's just that damn good. We've also dined in and love the little hole in the wall this place really is. The restaurant is spotless and the guys working are super nice and attentive. The last time we dined in, the local health inspector came in and tried her best to ruin the kitchens day, but they still managed to take care of us and make sure we had everything we needed for a good experience. Can't wait to continue supporting this little gem in Downtown Wilmington. read more

Fox’s Hole In The Wall - GHOSTFACE BEEF, BIG WES'S LIL' WIENERS, PASTA - Bars Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

I failed in getting photos since my husband picked up lunch for us. But let me tell you this place is not to be missed! We shared the Boston Beef sandwich and side note, do yourself a favor and get the side of horseradish aioli! So yum!! I would also go back just for the garlic parm curly fries! Do not miss this "hole in the wall" find in Wilmington read more

Went here with some friends on St Paddys Day. Sat at the bar and bartender Doug recommended the Boston beef sandwich. It was amazing! Tender beef thinly sliced and piled high. I don't think you can get a sandwich like that anywhere else in town. We also enjoyed the fried cheese. The inside was small but nicely decorated. I'm thinking about going back right now! read more

Fox’s Hole In The Wall - Full lb Boston beef - Bars Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

I'm not a bacon person, but the pig pounder BLT was one of the best sandwiches I've ever had!! Highly recommend this hole in the wall!

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Great food and bartender Highly recommended I enjoyed the beef sandwich. Along with the curly fries read more

This was a surprising hidden gem in Downtown Wilmington. The ambiance is welcoming as is the staff. We were greeted by our server Christian and the bartender upon entering. The restaurant has a casual feel and is a relaxing environment with a sense of humor as there is a large portrait of the Dos Equis "The most interesting man in the world" behind the bar. The tables, floor, and restroom were all cleaned very well with no visible trash, crumbs, or other debris noted. We ordered the Garlic Parmagan fries and two Smash burgers. The fries were perfectly cooked with no excess oil and were seasoned well. The burgers were amazing! First, the burgers are at a price point lower than other restaurants in the area, only $10. Second, they are the BEST burgers I have gotten in Wilmington flavor-wise. I highly recommend this business. I will most definitely return. read more

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I have to write a review due to the kindness and service of Doug. Wife and I were wondering around and looking for a place to eat. We ended up only having a drink and Doug took the time to ask what type of food we were looking for and made suggestions. This is a place that I would normally go by myself and enjoy the unique decor and various drinks. Doug is a good dude so make sure you check the place out. read more

Gotta have the Boston Beef . Amazing service Honestly the whole menu and drink list is Outstanding

My husband & I stopped in for sandwiches on Thursday night, we sat at the bar & had great service from the bartender - I think her name was Liz. I asked her which was the best sandwich & she recommended the ribeye steak called Fillah and she was absolutely right. It was so tender on yummy grilled bread. My husband had the 1/2 lb roast beef sandwich which was also excellent & we shared a huge order of curly fries. We also got a half price bottle of wine which is the Thursday special. The sandwich prices are incredibly reasonable for the quality & quantity that you get. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice place and good atmosphere![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I had the Boston Beef and curly fries, they were delicious!

This was a great place!! We wanted a place that served late night snacks and this is it!!! Our service was fantastic!! We really felt like we were valued and welcomed!! We will DEFINITELY be back again!!! read more

We were looking for a small, cozy place on a cold Sunday afternoon. Nice atmosphere. Smash burger with the Kaiser roll was delicious! Also curly fries. Friendly staff. Will be back soon! read more

If I could give this place zero stars I would. Food was absolutely horrible and did not live up to others reviews. The staff was rude and seemed annoyed all night. [[HIGHLIGHT]]If your looking for a good time do not come here.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]SHIT hole in the wall if you ask me.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Unassuming storefront is a solid little bar with a kitchen doing some better-than-most sandwich fare. Bartender was friendly and knowledgeable. Good selection of bar food at reasonable prices. read more

A place that you might miss walking by, but something you shouldn't pass up. So far I've had the burger, the dogs and the pork chop sandwich. All of which have been outstanding. You also, or at least in my experience, get greeted by a gentle giant with a beard who is always happy to take care of you. The atmosphere is one of my favorite parts about the place. Behind the food and service. If you ever find yourself hungry or thirsty. I couldn't recommend this place more. read more