We were in Wilmington for an extended weekend trip and stopped by the Rooster & the Crow after…read moreseeing that it had good reviews and a nice, varied menu. This is located very centrally in downtown Wilmington and offers parking validation so don't be discouraged about the parking situation. There's a lot on the side you're free to use. We were seated right away on a weeknight and it was actually pretty full for being a weeknight. They have a good amount of space though. Millie was our server and she was a sweetheart. She was on it from start to finish. Checked in on us very regularly and provided above and beyond service. She contributed to our excellent experience. Fried chicken had to be ordered as it sounded so good and it definitely didn't disappoint. It comes with two sides and all of the sides were fresh. Portions were super hearty and generous. Chicken was fried to a crisp, in a good way!! The chicken sandwich was also great, but the fries are also very memorable, incredibly fresh. We were so surprised by how hot the food was in temperature, again in a good way. Everything was made to order. I loved that we were able to try this place out. I definitely recommend it and we will be thinking of the fried chicken for a long time!

Tl;dr - If you come here for their main event - chicken and fries - it's very good. Anything else,…read moredon't waste your time. Vegetarians need not bother. 3.5? I was not in love but I think there are some caveats there because I am not the typical customer. First, we appear to have come right at the height of their dinner rush. It took a while to get seated. The hosts told us to sit at the bar and then the bartender kicked us out of our stools because we were waiting for a table and apparently the bar stools were only for people who were eating, so we had to go find a bench. When we did get seated they put us at a really weird high top in a separate room when there was a much nicer low top available in the main room that we switched to. I got the sense both that this place was kind of hectic and that they didn't think they needed our service. But then as we were eating it cleared out all of a sudden and we were the only people left at like...8 pm. Our server was...accetptable. Not rude, but kind of short. Compared to the lovely personable service we got at other places in Wilmington it felt...I dunno, New Yorky? Then there was the food. And here comes my biggest caveat. I am pescstarian and do not eat chicken. So I ordered a shrimp po boy. It was not good. Not bad. But not good. Especially for the price which, honestly, competed with the prices where I live in DC. Every other person around me ordered chicken. My husband ordered chicken. He really liked his chicken. So obviously, this is a place where you get chicken (if the name didn't make it obvious). Had I ordered chicken I likely would have enjoyed my meal a lot more. But if you have shrimp po boys on the menu, endeavor to make them decent or take them off. Also I subbed a side cesar instead of fries and it was an afterthought. The fries themselves were excellent. If I ate chicken and came back to Wilmington I would maybe give this place another shot but as it stands, nah.

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.

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.

Locally owned and operated and more often than not the owner is right there to make sure your food…read moreand service is exceptional. The fired chicken and burgers are among the best in town. The place is spotless and the recent remodel adds to the ambiance. Easy parking.

I finally got to try On Thyme! I was super excited about it bc they have a very good reputation in…read moretown. All the food came out on time and hot. Appetizers ordered were the Philly egg rolls - the portion was large and generous well seasoned but was very heavy and greasy. I did blot with a paper towel and we were all good there. 6 wings in hot lemon cooked to perfection I like mine crispy as they were. I didn't like the hot lemon sauce but husband did. my entree was the grilled shrimp skewers side was rice and broccoli, shrimp was cooked to perfection the broccoli was good it had a lot of butter on it tho I could have done with out that. I didn't care for the flavor of the rice but it was hot and cooked well. husband had fish sandwich side of fries. His fish sandwich was stacked with two large pieces generous portions - he was well pleased The server was so nice and everyone was super attentive to us. Everything seemed clean nice decor and stuff. The total we paid 75 dollars which included two drinks and 1 adult drink. Nice establishment.

The food was good and reasonably priced. Our server was excellent! We had a large group and were…read morethe first guests in the restaurant. We arrived 10 minutes before they opened and Andrew came right out and helped us get set up with chairs and umbrellas on the patio. He was kind, attentive and hospitable and went out of his way to make us feel welcome. Thank you Andrew! Nice views of the river is a bonus. Ask for Andrew, you won't be disappointed!

Six of us had lunch recently. We heard the place underwent a rebranding last year, so we decided to…read moregive it a try. It was a beautiful day but on the cool side, so we sat inside. We wanted to sit by the window but the tables were set for four people. The interior was welcoming and bright. There were a few items on the menu I wanted to try but the Bulgogi cheese steak sandwich sounded interesting. It was a bulgogi-style beef with American cheese, pickled slaw, onions and a side of togarashi (a seasoning) fries. My husband ordered the same thing. It was delicious and a cool twist on a cheese steak sandwich! Others enjoyed their food (shrimp and grits, local lettuces, Bulgogi cheese steak, and I forget that last food item). While service was good, it took almost 15 minutes before the shrimp and grits were served. Did someone drop the ball in the kitchen? We were not sure what happened, but our friend's meal was comped. Thank you. This is a place I would return to, either to dine outside or near the window.

I found out about this business through Facebook and was excited to check it out because of the…read morespecials and cheap pricing. Last week, I decided to stop by and pick up lunch while running errands around town. Unfortunately, they did not have any of the specials like turkey wings and oxtail that had been advertised earlier in the week so I settled on three fried wings with fries. The total was only $5.50 which was awesome but the chicken itself was too hot to eat and once it cooled down the breading seemed to all fall off. I wasn't impressed, the quality is better at Ms. Pat's wings and D&U Chicken. They also don't serve sweet tea which I think should be illegal. The ambiance is a bit rough and they have done very little if anything to the interior since the previous restaurant occupied the location a few years ago. I might give them another try but not anytime soon. Hopefully, they try to update the dining room to make things more accommodating.

Today, for Soul Food Sunday , I stopped to see Webo's Catering Food Truck at 1851 Dawson St. to…read moretest out the new camera! FOOD: Today's feature is Webo's Fried Fish (Flounder) + Fried Shrimp Platter with Okra and Mac & Cheese. Everything was absolutely wonderful, but I really want to focus on Webo's breading and okra. The fish batter is crunchy, crispy and seasoned just right. The portion size is incredible and the fish, itself, was very hot and fresh. The okra? This is how fried okra should taste each and every time with that beautiful, light cornmeal breading! Beautiful! The Mac and Cheese was nice and creamy but needed some added pepper and light salt to season it to my preference. I was also hoping for some of that baked, thicker gooeyness throughout the mac (from a slight broiling on top during the cooking process) but it was a consistent creamy cheese. The mac wasn't bad at all, but not terrific. I would say it was good - very good. The okra and fish though? Those were seasoned, prepared and cooked properly! This is the Soul Food I expected and it fully satisfied. SCORE: 4.5 STARS!! SERVICE: I had the chance to meet Webo a couple of weeks back and also today. Man, this guy puts passion, love and his heart into this food and his business. While his staff was attending to customers in line, Webo, himself, was out greeting customers with his mask on and appreciating their business. The staff was friendly and seemed to all be enjoying their day. This was a fantastic experience and I look forward to coming back to try something new. SCORE: 5 STARS!! Webo's food truck is definitely worth following if you enjoy good, Southern cooking! The food was precisely what I was hoping for and the service was top notch. Thank you again for a wonderful meal today and I look forward to another! SCORE: 4.75 STARS!!

Great food and service out of the truck! I have had lots of…read moretruck words in Wilmington and this is one of the best. I enjoy bringing family there. Only if they had a permanent location

Yum!! I got take out and my food was hot, fresh. I got fried pork chops and they were cooked…read moreperfect and tender. Mac and cheese was good. Cabbage was good. I really liked the cornbread. This was a solid affordable meal. I'd go back!

I really didn't know what to expect from this restaurant. It was recommended by a local and he…read moresaid the food was really good. Upon entering the restaurant, we were greeted by the nicest waitress. She catered to our every need. The food was absolutely amazing! I got the chicken..yams and cabbage...Chef's Kiss! The chicken was so flavorful and crispy...the cabbage was well seasoned. My husband got the shrimp special with yams and beans and okra....he said it was amazing. My overall experience was a 10 out of 10. If ever I am in Wilmington again, I will definitely be back.

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.