Facebook foodie groups and locals have been raving about this place. I came by the business last…read moreweek with my wife but she changed her mind after we pulled up. This restaurant isn't in the best part of town which I knew from reading comments online and I know the area well. I purposely just told my wife I was taking her to a secrete fried chicken place but when we pulled up she refused to park. From the outside it appears to be a run down fast food shop. Anyway I went by here today solo while on lunch. I work downtown and it's often hard to find a cheap and quick lunch spot that's not over crowded with people trying to do the same. Despite the location and physical appearance the restaurant was very crowded. I ordered a four-piece wing combo with fries at 1:30. The gentleman who took my order told me it would be 15 minutes. There weren't any open seats so I went to wait in my truck. After 15 minutes I went back inside and still waited another 15 minutes before my order was ready. This is clearly a community and family restaurant. While I waited I got a chance to check out all the baby pictures on the wall and socialize with all the other families waiting on their order. Overall I enjoyed my fried chicken but I don't understand what the hype was about. Yes it's super cheap. My order was $5 including tax but the wings were small and barely had any meat on them. I will be back but next time I will order a breast or thigh and not come during peak lunch hour.

Fantastic fried chicken! So sad they haven't been open lately. Food is great and the atmosphere is…read morelively and feels like you're in their home living room

The food was great! Fresh home made bread, and grits were delicious. The service was great as…read morewell. Highly recommend.

Chicken salad is top tier! The bread they use is immaculate. I've never experienced a place that…read morespecializes in sandwiches taste this good.

Nice and crispy fried chicken. Service was good. Hush puppies were tasty. Wasn't a fan of the tea…read morethough, it was like drinking watered down sugar, but that could just be me. Potato salad was also meh, but everything else was great. Would definitely eat here again.

We've eaten at other Smithfield's and it's always good. This one was too! Very fast service, food…read morewas on point. Great ambience. Nice to know a place is always dependable. Left full and happy!

Absolutely wonderful liked everything we are planning on coming by it was so good can't wait to…read morecome back to try the chicken and waffles. The chicken pot pie is huge. Can't wait to try that. Everything just looks so good. The burgers are absolutely huge. Cannot wait to try everything on the menu.

Decided to try Rooster & The Crow during Memorial Day weekend when it was overcrowded and parking…read morewas limited. They wouldn't accommodate a party of 5 or more without everyone being present, which delayed our seating. Once we got to the table, the service was excellent (attentiveness to drink refills and quick delivery of food). The ambiance was family friendly, and the fried chicken was superb. There was even an arcade to entertain us while we waiting for the rest of the party to park. I think R&TC knows what they do well: southern style food for an affordable price and a family friendly atmosphere. In Wilmington if you're looking for a downtown location near the waterfront, you'll be hard pressed to find better.

Chicken Salad Chicks is ALWAYS the right bite of deliciousness!…read more You can try most food items to confirm your palate profile or expand it. All flavors are GOOD! Our favorites: Jalapeño Holly, Buffalo, Dixie & Barbie-O. Again, you can have a small sample of them all. We got the Broccoli & Chedder and a mix of the Chicken Poblano and Potato soups, which gave a savory spoon of Southwest down home goodness! A cup hit the spot for the quick lunch combo. They have a bevy of salad options to accompany, too, along with their complimentary shortbread cookie, which melts in your mouth! All Coke products for drinks. Best get a pint or two to take home because you WILL be craving it! Service is congenial, amenable & efficient, 5-stars, too! Love Em!

Outstanding service bybthe "queen of upselling ".. Super clean space with an incredible menu..read more

If you find yourself in Wilmington, North Carolina and craving real-deal comfort food, Trucks…read moreChicken and Fish is the kind of place you want to check out. Located in a neighborhood setting with several small businesses nearby, it has that authentic local feel right from the start. Parking is on the street, and when you walk in, you're greeted with a cozy diner-style atmosphere that feels comfortable and familiar. The staff are warm, friendly, and genuinely welcoming, which sets the tone for the whole experience. The menu is packed with soulful favorites--collard greens, cornbread, mac and cheese, fried chicken, chicken wings, burgers, and even a shrimp burger. There's a wide variety to choose from, so there's something for just about everyone. The standout here is the fried chicken. It's phenomenal--crispy on the outside, perfectly cooked on the inside, and full of flavor. The chicken wings are just as impressive, seasoned wonderfully with great flavor and cooked up juicy exactly the way you want them. They also offer a great selection of desserts, giving you the perfect way to finish off your meal. If you're feeling a little adventurous and want something local, flavorful, and made with care, slide on by and give them a try. Trust me, you'll be glad you did.

Great staff and pretty good food, especially the catfish and corn bread. Great conversation with…read morethe staff too.

We appreciate them allowing us to dine in as we realized upon entering the hours on Yelp are not…read morecorrect. Call first to check the hours. We were served fairly quick. I had the pork chop meal and my children shared the chicken meal. Both were nice sized portions for the cost. It comes with rice and gravy but you also get to choose two sides. The green beans are way too salty so beware if you need to avoid high sodium dishes. The yams were tasty and we loved the cornbread.

I love coming to Nippy's for the lunch! The owners and everyone working there are seriously the…read moresweetest people. You go in, get seated, and someone brings you a drink. While you're waiting, your brain has already zeroed in on the delicious food in the buffet. While it doesn't look like a ton of food in terms of the variety, once you taste everything, you will stuff yourself silly with quantity because everything is delicious! I particularly love the mac'n'cheese, fried chicken, and the BBQ fish. Make sure you save room though for the desserts- there's usually some type of cobbler in the buffet too and it's always good.

Started with the broiled oysters which were really flavorful, well-seasoned, and meaty. The tuna…read moretartar was a bit too simple for us. It was very fresh, but the apples seemed out of place and the dish was just nothing to write home about. The hush puppies were excellent. The nice, crispy, and flavorful corn meal paired so well with the acidic jam below it. For my main, I got the pork belly and loin. The pork belly was absolutely insane. It was crispy, fatty, so flavorful, and extremely flakey. The loin was so tender and well seasoned. The mashed potatoes and the sauce below it added a nice side element as well but were a tad bit watery. Overall, a great restaurant exemplifying Wilmington. The service was friendly, the ambiance was simple, but elegant, and I would definitely come back. Overall 4.8/5

We came here for a work Christmas dinner. Everything was delicious! We got the hush puppies, tuna…read moretartar, and biscuits for an appetizer. The biscuits are something to tell your friends about. Our dinners and drinks were tasty too! Our server was so nice and even took pictures for us at the end of the night. This place is small for sure. But gives a homey feel. It does get a little warm in there since the kitchen is fairly open. Can't wait to come back again!

Of course yet another 5 star review for this amazing place…read more Bonus tonight... monster pork chops. My new favorite is to mix the limas,corn, and mashed potatoes. Good lord. Great service oh yea and cheated with a brownie and ice cream.

1st time visiting this establishment. I ordered a "to-go" plate with pork chop, mac n cheese,…read morecollards and hush puppies. The food was delicious. The hush puppies were too oily. The pork chop and side items were seasoned just right. Other than the hush puppies, the food was delicious. The staff and service were extremely nice and easy to talk to. I do plan to go back! The restaurant reminded me of a good soul food establishment with a lot of good memories on the wall and history!

Was nervous about trying this place bc the reviews but my husband was insistent. It was very busy…read more Walked in and went straight to the bathroom... clean. Went to order and the employees were smiling, happy, pleasant, very friendly. Sat down and tables were clean . Someone was walking around cleaning tables at all times and asking if we needed anything and asking if our food was . We got our order quickly. Didn't wait longer than 10 minutes. Our food was fresh and hot. Flavor was amazing! My husband got reaper tenders(which were the size of a chicken breast) and I got mild, my son got reaper and medium, my sons girlfriend got light mild, my youngest and his buddy got no spice. Everyone loved each flavor! We also got mozzarella sticks which were amazing! zero complaints, highly impressed, highly recommend!! Definitely will be back!

The girl working FOH was very sweet but everything else about this experience was really…read moredisappointing. My friend and I ordered at 5pm & both got a chicken sandwich and one of the breaded mozzarella things. Around 5:35, we noticed customers being turned away at the counter, being told that they "weren't taking orders" with no further explanation given. The restaurant wasn't overly busy at all, there were maybe 8-10 of us in total in there, including people who had already received their food and were eating. It ended up taking 40 minutes for us to get our food, which wasn't particularly warm. I hate leaving negative reviews and I do want to stress that the girl working was very kind, I just think the whole situation would've gone over better with increased communication from staff to customers.