This was our first time here and it didn't disappoint! Word to the wise- be ready to wait 1.5 hours…read morefor a table. We came yesterday and didn't want to wait but then came back today and got our group on the list and waited. Note that the parking close by is expensive and they won't seat you if your whole party isn't there within 5 minutes of texting that your table is ready. So yep- plan to wait and sit around. Inside it's pub style, bar available and good music, but not much seating which explains the wait ;) We ordered the 109 Chestnut Chicken Sandwich, the Hot Roasted Pork Sandwich and the Reuben. Our waitress recommended not getting the onion rings app and to do it as sides to save money, and man, we had SO MANY leftovers. The pork sandwich is super good but so filling. I could only eat half with all the onion rings! The Reuben was absolutely delicious and I would 1000% get that again. The best thing on the menu in our opinion: the Cheese Steak Egg Rolls with chipotle mayo- OMG. We will DREAM about these!!! I haven't seen these talked about much- TRY THEM, they were literally mouth watering and I would have eaten them as an entree and not an app! Overall we would come back again, just be prepared to wait forever for a table and you won't be disappointed!

What happened to the 109 Chestnut?! I have enjoyed it for…read moreyears. Eaten literally hundreds over the years. The last few months they have all tasted bland and dry. The chicken and the bread. I hope you guys are not trending down. It's no longer worth the wait and price... It's hard to say goodbye to such a great spot.

Tanner .. Piping Plover Pilsner...made here in Wilmington…read moreNC!! Wife had Red Oak Bavarian Amber Lager I ordered the Meatloaf, with asparagus and mashed potato's My wife had her usual chicken sandwich which I've forgotten the name but she did enjoy and the portion was large enough for me to get a few bites lol All was very good and we went be back

Great food, I had the biscuit around noon and it was great. Also tried the Carolina soup it was…read moredifferent. Service is excellent. Got seated right away. The place is nice plenty of seating.

This place has been here for 2 years and I finally decided that try and happy I did. I had the…read moremeatballs and garlic bread which didn't disappoint! Great drinks as well. One of my favs while in ILM.

Walked in just to have a drink and ordered the sliders and the cheesesteak chimichangas...wow. The…read morefood is amazing. This place made great food filled with love and Southern charm. Yum I really appreciated the chef coming out to check on us and our enjoyment of everything.

Aloft for the win! Didn't expect our night at AView Rooftop…read moreto turn into this kind of food experience, but what a great surprise. Started with a smoked Old Fashioned -- because apparently we're making responsible adult decisions now. From there, we went into full "we'll just share a few appetizers" mode... which obviously meant deviled eggs, Brussels sprouts AND cheese curds. All three delivered. Then came the lamb chops with goat cheese mashed potatoes and charred broccolini. The lamb had a beautiful sear, the goat cheese gave the potatoes that extra tangy richness, and the char on the broccolini was exactly what the plate needed. Add the rooftop atmosphere and Wilmington views, and this was way more than your typical hotel dinner. Aloft Wilmington... you surprised me. AView Rooftop for the win.

4.5 Just went for…read moredrinks/nightcap one night while staying there. Great bar and outside area, lovely views and plenty of heat lamps or fire pits with smaller intimate seating and areas for other groups. Beer and then the Salty Bean- espresso martini twist with bourbon. Very very good. Relaxing vibe and good service. Recommend whether staying there or not.

Stopped here for lunch on the way out of Wilmington and had a really wonderful lunch. My wife…read morewanted a smoothie bowl and I wanted a poke bowl and this place satisfied both our cravings. This place has an expansive menu for smoothie bowls and poke bowls where you can order one of their many signature bowls or create your own. The service was quick and the team behind the counter made sure we had all the sauces and utensils that we needed. Great for a quick takeout meal or sit down.

Wanted something healthy on our way home after a beach trip and this place fit the bill! My husband…read moreenjoyed his poke bowl, and I went with a green smoothie bowl topped with lots of fresh fruit. Very friendly service, and a clean ambiance. Very satisfying lunch that makes you feel good afterwards!

fantastic food (I had the Reuben and it was excellent - juicy, just the right amount of cheese and…read morekraut, great bread) and the service was super attentive and friendly.

We went to try this place very excited but we were turned away…read more We came on a Monday at 2pm. There were a few people eating inside and outside. They had 2 open tables. A waitress/hostess came up to us and said they were currently not sitting anyone and that the kitchen was taking a break and to come back at 3pm. Huh?? The hours online do not reflect this. It's advertised as 11-9 on Apple Maps so we were very disappointed. We just came home. We don't plan on ever attempting to go back because that was just very weird. And now I'm scared we would just be turned away again if we went. So if you're thinking of going you should probably call ahead and ask if they will let you come in and eat with everyone else or if they are not letting people in at the moment.

This place has really friendly staff and incredible sandwiches! Have loved any and everything if…read moreever gotten here. Love that you can add or substitute meat into the vegetarian options. The meatless options are also really delicious as is. We love their chips and potato salad for sides. Best grilled cheese for the price for little ones as well. A must go spot for elevated deli sandwiches in Wilmington.

Top tier sandwiches, what a wonderful find. This local sandwich shop is a bit out of the way from…read moredowntown but it's worth a short walk. I ordered chipped ham sandwich, it was loaded with meat and fillings. So juicy and delicious. Comes with a side of cucumber salad, chips or a pickle. I chose a salad and ngl the bite size portion of the salad is laughably small but it is what it is, I can't really complain as it was $9.50 total and it was delicious too. The only thing that was negative about our experience is smoke, the entire place was visibly smoky as if something got burnt, and we smelled like smoke hours after we left the shop. Hopefully this was a one off and not a permanent issue. I would for sure recommend this place if you're visiting!

We really enjoyed the calamari - the sauce was delicious as well. We had the gnocchi with lamb (I…read morethink) and I had the lobster pasta dish. I also had the plum old fashioned from their drink list and my wife tried a Super Tuscan wine that was delicious. The wine was so good we made a trip to Total Wine the next day to find some Super Tuscan wines to try . Our server was delightful.

The whole experience was amazing. My wife and I came to Wilmington for a weekend without the kids…read more We were walking g around and saw the menu in the window and decided to try it. We had no reservation so we were seated in the bar area and the bartender was our waiter. He was great. Knew his stuff and paired my dinner with a perfect wine. The food was probably a top 5 experience in my life, and I'm comparing it to places I've been to in Boston & Newport RI. Romantic setting and by the water. A must try if you are looking for high end food and dining experience.

Good foods Good service and prompt service…read more Good Ambiance with a cozy inner city feeling Also had the Tito Fuentes drink

It was very tasty food. The staff was attentive. The drinks were good but the space is very tight…read moreand so if crowded it's not really a place to have serious conversation if it's private. FYI: Not a lot of available parking so beware of Wilmington meter parking (they have a flawed system so take photos of what car you have parked there and esp if you get an empty ticket envelopes)

We were finally able to stop into RUMCOW on Grace Street in Wilmington this weekend!…read more We had a reservation. We were seated within a couple of minutes. Our server Ava knew the menu and read the table well. No overselling, no scripted recitations. She just took care of us. Thanks Ava. The Blackened Chicken Breast came with basmati rice, seasonal vegetables, black bean salsa, and a chipotle cream sauce that worked harder than it had any right to. The flavors didn't compete. They really settled into each other. The Rumcow Salad, loaded with mixed greens, carrot, tomato, onion, cucumber, and wonton strips, we ordered topped with shrimp. It was sharper and more interesting than we had expected. It's a newer spot in Wilmington, and it shows. In The Best Sense. We'll be back for sure!

We've been to Rumcow many times over the years and always enjoyed it. It's a cool spot with two…read morefloors, a lively atmosphere, and a strong A sanitation rating (96.5), which is always reassuring. The service was friendly and attentive, and we started the evening with a bottle of Cambria Katherine's Vineyard Chardonnay (2023), which was a nice way to begin dinner. Unfortunately, the food this time around just didn't live up to what we remember. We started with the Asian Tots, which used to be one of the best items on the menu. In the past, the peanut sauce was poured over the top so everything came together as one dish. Now it's served in a small cup on the side, and there isn't enough of it to properly coat the tots. They also stopped finishing the dish with the salt they used to sprinkle on top, and even the presentation has changed -- the silver dome they once used is gone. What used to be a great appetizer has been reduced to something that's simply okay. For the main courses, the results were mixed but mostly disappointing. My blackened chicken was a little overcooked. My wife ordered the miso salmon, and that was overcooked as well -- which is especially noticeable with fish. When salmon goes past the sweet spot it quickly becomes dry, and that seemed to be the case here. None of the food was terrible, but none of it really stood out either. Dessert didn't help much. I ordered the carrot cake, but what arrived looked more like a small cupcake buried under a heavy amount of icing, with a large mound of whipped cream on the side. There wasn't much actual cake there, and it wasn't what I expected from a carrot cake dessert. One thing that stood out during the meal is that it feels like the kitchen may be constantly adjusting dishes -- moving sauces, changing presentations, tweaking things that didn't necessarily need fixing. In restaurants, sometimes the best move is to pick a lane and execute it consistently rather than continually modifying dishes that customers already liked. So here's the bottom line. Rumcow is not the Rumcow of yesteryear. Was the food terrible? No. But it was mostly meh, and that may be the most disappointing part. This used to be a place known for memorable dishes and small details done right. Right now it feels like a restaurant that has drifted away from what made it special. The atmosphere and service are still good, but the food just doesn't match the reputation it once had.