Hummingbird to Mars is one of those rare places that reminds you why small businesses matter…read more Tucked away like a true speakeasy, it has an atmosphere that immediately pulls you in: low light, intimate corners, and a sense that you've stepped into a place where craft still means something. The bartenders are the heart of the experience. They don't just pour drinks; they create them. There's real skill and artistry behind the bar, and the conversation is as good as the cocktails. You can tell they care about balance, technique, and presentation. The Walk in the Garden gin cocktail is the perfect example: bright, layered flavors, premium ingredients, and that lavender garnish that hits your nose before the first sip. The scent alone sets the stage for the drink. It's thoughtful, elegant, and exactly what a craft cocktail should be. The food holds its own right alongside the drinks. The skillet meatballs come out tender and full of flavor, the kind of dish that disappears faster than you expect. The potato skins are crisp, satisfying, and exactly what you want with a cocktail in hand. And the homemade Baileys cheesecake is the kind of dessert you plan to share but end up guarding with your fork. It's rich without being heavy, with that unmistakable homemade touch. One of the best parts of Hummingbird to Mars is the tapas-style menu. You can eat as much or as little as you want, a couple of small plates with drinks, or a full progression from appetizers to dessert. It gives you the freedom to shape the night however you want, without committing to oversized entrées or predictable bar food. And that's the bigger point: places like this don't happen by accident. They come from creativity, risk-taking, and a commitment to doing things well. If we don't support small businesses that put this level of care into their craft, we'll be left with nothing but the same chains serving the same menus everywhere you go. Hummingbird to Mars is the antidote to that; personal, inventive, and genuinely memorable. From the first sip to the last bite, it's a place that delivers an experience, not just a night out. It's worth supporting, worth returning to, and worth celebrating.

We had an exceptionally fun time. The atmosphere is very speakeasy and intimate. The food was…read morefantastic and our bartender and our server were excellent. A truly wonderful and unique, dining and drinking experience. The only negative is the parking.

Came here from brunch. LIFE CHANGING FRENCH TOAST which I have been craving since! Going back…read moresoon for round two. Wife got a great omelette. Super service. Ambience is great--American Bistro style. You need to go!!!

The burger is great especially at happy hour--50% off Wines…read moreare really interesting. They have a lot of variety.

Just walked in here one night last year on a whim. It was definitely different but bet on a Friday…read moreor Saturday night with a band it probably is quite the spot

I don't usually go out in Wlmington because I'm here for work Mon-Thurs but if you're looking for a…read morespot to hang out- come here. There's a decent amount of people that come here. They have cards against humanity games on Tuesdays. I think they have different events on different nights. They carry a lot of different beers, it's super divey inside. Service is really friendly!! They let me take a picture with their Hello Kitty KISS dolls- thanks! Also they have the $5 PBR and a shot special!!!

I went to BCC in Wilmington yesterday and baby... the menu had me STUCK There were so many good…read moreoptions I literally didn't know what to pick! I ended up getting the crab nachos, blackened chicken Caesar, and a breakfast shot and I was impressed with EVERYTHING I ordered. The food was sooo good! The breakfast shot was super fun to try. There's a certain way to drink it and I'm not telling because you need to go try it yourself And Sarah!!! She was phenomenal. Seriously, such a great server and made the whole experience even better. Please go visit her!!!!! I'm definitely coming back because I already have about 10 other things on that menu I need to try 10/10 experience!

No lie, the best part about my first time here was our server--Jaz. You don't get any better than…read moresomeone who enthusiastically greets your table, knows the menu like the back of her hand, has recommendations I didn't even know I needed, gave us advice on the daily happy hour/specialty wine nights and just overall made the experience so fun! It gets better--the food is delicious. I had the Reuben sandwich as it was very good. They have a nice selection of draft beer, cocktails, and mocktails. We sat outside and it was very cozy. The inside seemed a lot louder, but also dimly lit and cozy. I can't wait to come back!

Really cute place but left very conflicted in terms of reviews…read more Made reservations because it was Wilmington restaurant week but we were the only people in there for a while. Started at a table and then learned there were happy hour specials only at the bar. They refused to give us HH pricing at our table even though we were the only people in there so we relocated to the bar. The bartender seemed skilled and looked like he was making an incredible cocktail. Both cocktails were absolutely terrible and tasted like perfume. Extreme let down. The meal had highlights like the shrimp and grits and steak, everything else was flavorless and not worth the money. It's a beautiful place and had live music but I don't think there's anything that would make me come back.

Love love this place! Everything went well, even though it was a cold, snowy day. There is parking…read moreon the street and a few spots in the back. We were here for lunch and sat at the bar. The seats are comfy, with backs, and there's a place to rest your feet. They have a few TVs, so you can watch sports too. The friendly bartender greeted us with menus and asked if we needed a minute before ordering drinks, and we did, because they have a nice, interesting, creative cocktail list. I had the Grill Your Fruit Honey, a whiskey drink, and it was delectable, but I was very tempted by the Does a Pear Spritz in the Woods? It was Saturday brunch time, so we got one item from their Brunchy menu and one from their main menu. We picked the Famous Post Breakfast Sandwhich with smoked chicken. The server recommended a runny egg, and it was perfect. I had my eye on the BLT, so we went with it. It was so good!! The bacon was thick, crispy, and so flavorful. The bread was perfectly toasted. We had a hard time picking a fav sandwhich, but I think the BLT won. We ordered a side of their cheesy grits, and they were award-winning, and I'm from the south, so I know grits.

I didn't even know there was a Grain in Wilmington! It is a great addition to the Trolley Square…read morearea! This location is huge! The front area has a cute bar and sitting area. There's a back section and an outside bar and comfy covered seating! The bartenders were short staffed but quick and very friendly! I was happy there was still a few pumpkin beers to choose from and some winter beers coming in! The hula bowl was out of this world! The seared tuna had such a great flavor and the sauces in the bowl were delicious! Wasabi aïoli and a soy glaze were the perfect combinations! Such a great location with delicious food! I heard that they were going to be doing a pop-up Christmas bar! Looking forward to that happening soon!

This place just opened but it builds on the atmosphere in the area and it's flagship restaurant in…read moreNewark. The food was ok, we tried the fried chicken cheesesteak and grilled chicken sandwich. The chicken cheesesteak was light on the chicken but good. The chicken sandwich was flavored well. Even though the restaurant was busy, the service was prompt and attentive.

I honestly cannot say that I've ever had a bad meal or experience here, so it's always 5 stars to…read moreme. I've not been to Happy Hour in years but a friend and I went after ending our business day on Tuesday. The bar area had patrons but it was not overly crowded but was not empty. The value that you get during their happy hour for the quality of food, drinks and ambience, one of the best in the city!

We celebrated our 52nd anniversary at the Columbus Inn. The service was outstanding. The server was…read morevery helpful. He recommended a truly delicious salad that was a special offering; heirloom tomatoes, peach slices burrata cheese and a balsamic glaze. It's seasonal, and I recommend ordering it while it is available. Our entrees were excellent; just enough but not overwhelming one with unnecessary sauce or seasoning. Dessert was a scrumptious chocolate layer cake. Out server thoughtfully included a large candle and wished us a happy annivesary to complete our meal. The Columbus Inn is one of the "foundation" restaurants in Wilmington-traditional, with a decades long history of good food and service. It continues to update its menu and is one of the nicest restaurants in Wilmington. If you have never dined here, it is a delightful experience , if you are a veteran customer, you will continue to find excellent food served in a traditional manner with a nod to nouvelle cuisine.

Amazing happy hour, delicious oysters, and very reasonable pricing! I will definitely be coming…read moreback.

Oyster house has a fabulous happy hour (hello buck a shuck oysters!!) crab dip is great. They make…read moregreat, fresh crushes- my favorite is the key lime. With rooftop sunset views, lively covered patio seating, and indoor sports bar- there is not a bad seat in the house. Bartenders are always wonderful!

I'll round up but probably a 3.5 stars. We had a reservation and did still have to wait 15-20 mins…read morebut no big deal, had a drink at one of the standing tables. I went with the lolo marg which was tasty but a little sweeter than I thought. For food we ordered the octopus to start and for entrees: birria tacos, lamb shank, and steak frites. The entrees were all very tasty but not hot, came warm as if they had been sitting a minute. Our octopus never came. We told them once and never came. The waitress checked back but still never came. So we just said cancel it. Overall, good experience but a little room for improvement.

Everything was delicious!! I was super worried when I walked in and there was absolutely no one,…read moregranted it was 6 pm, but it was a Saturday! Regardless I was very pleasantly surprised. I got their signature cocktail that was their take on the bees knees and it was soooo good. Food was fabulous, we got the peach pizza (i love a sweet and salty flavor profile and especially peach and prosciutto) and the spicy soppressata pizza. I also got the tuna tartar and short rib empanadas. Tuna was so fresh and light, and I loved the chips that came with it. I really loved everything and I'll be back!!

I enjoyed my lemon ricotta French toast, sausage, and iced latte. My companion enjoyed her eggs…read moreBenedict, hash browns, and cappuccino. Overall, I would go back (lots of things on the menu I would love to try) but there are some considerations that might make it lower on my list: --It's a tiny place, like 16 seats --If they're full, you will be uncomfortably close to other diners --The hash browns are something else entirely...it's like someone filled a sheet pan full of potato latke ingredients, pressed it and made it dense, cut it into 1x1x5 inch sticks, and then deep fried it to a burnt brown (wtf!). It tasted like a latke crossed with a hush puppy. Also be aware that it's walk-in only and you pay when you order (so you have no way to express your dissatisfaction with the so-called hash browns). It's street parking in a residential neighborhood but I luckily got a great spot. Obviously this review got a little snarky. So let me repeat that I was happy with my food and think the menu is great. I only deducted one star!

Wanted to try someplace new and this popped up. Headed on down and couldn't find them as Google…read moreMaps showed them near the end of the street. They're a little further down on the corner. Keep going to the stop sign. When you're at the stop sign look across the street to the left and they're right there. I got lucky and found street parking right in front of their door. Walked in and they were packed. One tiny table open squashed between two others and the bar were my options so I sat at the bar. I try to pay cash at Mom & Pops place so they're not hammered by the credit card fees. They were low on change and recommending credit cards. I dug around in my pockets and found exact change. They were all out of pastries but one. I wanted to try their pasties de nada but all that was left was a croissant so I ordered it, along with their French toast and an oatmilk cappuccino. Turns out the croissant was already purchased by another patron who was going to have it after their meal. It hadn't been served yet. I received a refund. A couple showed up and sat at the bar as all the tables were full. Then someone else showed up and pointed at the seat I had my coat on saying they were told to sit there as it was the last seat open in the entire place. Packed. The French toast came out in good time but somehow my cappuccino got lost in the mix. It was immediately made and brought out. The French toast is as good as everyone says it is. Light, well filled, great flavor without being too sweet. I was trying to eat it all but had to stop 3/4 of the way as somehow it's filling. The cappuccino is also very good. I made the mistake of wanting to try them out at 11:45 on a holiday. 100% my bad. Considering there are only 3 people working the entire establishment, they did a great job. The food and drink were totally worth it and I will be back (at a less busy time)! *Quick add: I usually don't post while in the establishment but did here. Even with it being busy the owner came by to talk about the review and share a little about their business. They do evening events, private dinners. They also host guest chefs. Their goal is to elevate dishes, which is exactly what they did to the French toast. Based on this one breakfast I would definitely consider them for any function I was hosting in the area.