While in Wilmington, NC visiting my son and his beautiful wife for Christmas, going out for dinner became a thing. And a place I've wanted to try was available. True Blue Butcher & Table Great quality of food with hand carved steaks. Appys with a solid variety for all types of palettes. The steaks can be a bit pricey, but worth the investment in the experience and quality. And the thing that makes it all worthwhile. Great service and ambiance. Will definitely be back here next time in Wilmington read more

We've been here quite a few times, and the service has definitely fluctuated depending on the visit. When it's just been my husband and I, the experience has usually been really good. When we've come with friends or larger groups, the service has been much more mediocre. The first time we visited, one of the waitresses was surprisingly rude when I asked about vegetarian options. All she said was "salad," despite there being multiple salads (2 out of the 3) on the menu, including a Caesar with anchovy and a wedge salad with bacon. Thankfully, another staff member stepped in and was much more helpful and respectful. I'm not sure why vegetarian requests are sometimes treated like an inconvenience or unusual concept. I'm married to a huge meat eater and enjoy going to places he likes, but I do wish vegetarian guests were met with a little more patience and understanding. Especially when I am the one paying the bill. The atmosphere is loud and busy, but they are generally accommodating. For larger parties, they require a credit card to hold the reservation and give a limited grace period, with a fee of around $15 per person for no-shows. I understand why restaurants have policies like this, but it felt a little unfair considering we still had to wait around 15-20 minutes past our reservation time to be seated. If guests are expected to strictly follow time slots, I think the restaurant should also try to hold themselves to those same standards. It also took close to two hours for our food to come out, and we repeatedly had to ask for smaller things like water or hot sauce. I completely understand that larger parties can take longer, but we were a group of seven, which didn't seem unusually large. Overall, the food and atmosphere keep us coming back, but the consistency in service could definitely be improved. read more

Brunch is fabulous on Sundays. Every brunch entree is delicious, and service top notch. HOWEVER, this place is noisy, and on Sundays, music begins at 11:30 am. Needs serious noise abatement; please.... Rugs, fabric on walls; anything to help us hear each other. read more

Great Salmon... but wife didn't like her shredded meat bolognese... burgers a bit expensive... Service excellent! Super nice staff! read more

visit number two since visit one was so good... so possibly it's inconsistent but we didn't enjoy a $500 plus round 2 this time Our meal kept getting interrupted by flies landing on everything. Must be an issue because they have those spinning things flies don't like and had two of them on the table. While pricey, the steaks and service were really good except for the flies Which grossed me out. Why we won't go back Offered a 38 oz steak for 2 which arrives butterflied. My wife likes her steak way more done than I do but since it was presented as sliced..Asked if half could be done more. The response was that the kitchen will only do one temperature which was crazy because.... Buried on the menu is a small print 3% kitchen appreciation mandatory charge Red flag.. I don't begrudge the kitchen their secret mandatory tip but they could at least go a little extra for a fairly easy request on a sliced $100 Plus steak served with a side of bugs Pricing is high enough to hire an exterminator and pay your chefs enough to prepare a meal the way the customer asks. Please don't hide mandatory fees in small print.. I didn't feel like appreciating a kitchen that didn't appreciate me. unfortunate Because it should be better than this And should not be bug infested. What's the back of house look like? A visit from the health department is needed read more

I had a great experience at True Blue Butcher! If you're a steak lover, this place is perfect since it's a butcher shop attached offering fresh/flavorful cuts. The steaks were incredible, and the oysters are always so amazing here. Definitely a highlight of my meal. They also have a great drink menu which pairs nicely with their meats. The bar is very beautiful as well. The ambiance is classy and the servers are extremely professional treating you like you're at a fine dining restaurant. The vibe is a bit upscale and the service is top-tier!! I would say that other items on the menu such as the chicken and pastas, could use a bit more flavor/marinating but maybe that's due to that not being their main focus. My recommendation is to stick to the steaks, oysters and appetizers and you'll have an amazing experience. read more

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Love the wedge salad. One of my favorites. Filet was cooked perfectly. Wednesday burger night is great too.

fantastic food and cocktails. BEST service from Kalima, who rocked the house down with her charismatic personality. will be coming back! read more

True Blue Butcher and Table - New American Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Great service , great food!!! Lobster Roll and Burgers and Fries are Delicious!!! Salads Great too!!! read more

Was nothing like we hoped for in taste and atmosphere. Ordered bone in steak and sadly disappointed.

The food was 8 out of 10, the restaurant was very nice and well put together very neat environment if I go back, I would get the steak but for the first time going I tried something different , the salmon was pretty good 7.5/10 I don't have a picture of that but I do have a picture of my other entrée read more

True Blue Butcher and Table - This is a sausage, shrimp, pasta, a side, order of macaroni and cheese and garlic potatoes - New American Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Like it but on the expensive side. Steaks are the featured items and are prepared to your desired tastes

Amazing food and happy hour deals!!! Charisma was one of the best servers ever! A++++ experience. We'll be back! read more

Service was great, unfort steak was undercooked but was quickly addressed and taking care of. Overall an amazing place for food and people. read more

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True blue was great! This is the first time I've ever been and the food was really good, we also had to get the mimosa flight! Our server Sam was friendly and super attentive, making sure our waters were always full and we had everything we needed! It was slow for a Saturday we got seated right away and it wasn't too packed which was nice. Good spot for a nicer brunch experience and creative food options. read more

I can not stress this enough to NEVER come to this place. My family and I came with 7 adults and 4 kids. 2 out of the 7 did not eat. In the beginning of the meal we asked if gratuity was added and Austin our waiter told us no it was fine since the two were eating and the kids weren't going to eat much. Heading towards the end of the meal we wanted just verify about the gratuity not being added as stated so the manager comes and says that there will be a gratuity added of 20% per check and we said that is not what Austin told us at the beginning of ordering our meals and the manager rudely said "well that's our policy " and so we asked to speak to Austin to ask what the confusion was. He states he never said that to us which was a lie as more than 3 of my family members heard him. He stated "my manager is looking out for me so whatever he says goes". He goes quiet and we ask for the check. We then tell him how it's being split up, in the middle of telling him how we want it split up ; he rudely walks away. We go and get him and say "hey we weren't done " and proceed to continue and he says "yeah I know " and walks away again. He boxes our food up and I notice there is a $4 "kitchen appreciation " which isn't stated to us in the beginning as this is our first time to this restaurant so I ask the manager what this was for and he explained it to me. In the end I ordered a meal that was 125 plus my son's kids meal and when all was said and done after the 20% gratuity and $4 kitchen appreciation and sales tax my meal was 192 and some change. Completely outrageous. My family understood when it comes to big parties , they don't want to get skimped out on a tip but as an establishment that is not the way to go about things. If you say you're going to do something ; you should honor it. Oh yeah , my wife went to the bathroom while everyone was leaving and I waited for her and Austin and the manger were rudely talking about us. Horrible experience for first time. But the pairings on the wall were very nice read more

The service I received was truly excellent, and my steak was cooked to perfection. While the prices might be a bit higher than average, I feel they are absolutely worth the quality. I would definitely consider going back. read more

Wow! We just happened to go on a Saturday a little before 3:00. The hostess let us know that we could sit and drink for a bit to wait for their half priced appetizers that they have every Friday and Saturday from 3-6 pm. We were starving so we did order a smash burger to split which was absolutely amazing. Probably one of the best burgers we've ever had! Then after 3:00, we ordered tenders and Mac n cheese. The kimchi salad that came with the tenders was typically something out of my norm but DANG was it good! The hot honey sauce was insane with the tenders. Our service was incredible too! Our bill was $34 and we've spent more in subpar fast food! You truly can't beat that quality and price. We will definitely be back! read more

True Blue Butcher and Table - Bar "snacks" that are half off on Fridays and Saturdays 3-6 pm - New American Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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came in for a family and friend dinner, the restaurant was busy but we were able to secure a reservation for 6 on a Thursday no problem. American casual, more upscale casual and beautiful inside. They offer a large selection of wine, and delicious sounding cocktails. I ordered a Tempranillo, which is hard to find and I was pleased they had it! One friend also ordered the huckleberry fizz, and they had lots of local beers. I ordered the salmon and they were out so then reordered with the shrimp tagliatelle and it was a generous portion and delicious. The shrimp were huge and the cheeses used were fantastic. The French fries were also delicious. The desserts were good portions and the carrot cake was very dense and moist. The crème brule came with a side of whipped cream which is interesting and the key lime pie was authentic tasting. The only downfall is that the waitress upselled some dishes to the more infrequent diners and they were not aware until the bill came. read more

Perfection, we tried the flight. The filet was cooked perfectly it melted in my tongue, the prime rib was delicious, the seasoning was rich and deep blended culinary delight not in the slightest overpowering. The service didn't disappoint either. She was knowledgeable, helpful, always there when needed and guided us in the right direction. read more

True Blue Butcher and Table - New American Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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I only went to the butcher station for filets and crab cakes. Filets were outstanding and cooked exactly per instructions. As for the crab cakes, I'm sure it has to do with who prepares each day. I prepared per instructions and had to keep draining on paper towels afterwards from the grease. We could not eat them and noticed too late the ingredients listed mayo. There was also little to no seasoning. So, delicious filets and I'm sure lots of people love your crabcakes but not a fan here. read more

firstly it's the service levels that stand out at this wilmington restaurant group. front of house are really on it from the getgo. the food is plentiful and very good, and nothing appears to be too much trouble for the kitchen. not the cheapest place to eat, but you get what you pay for. read more

The food here is pricy and everything is Ala carte but that's OK because the side are big enough to share. I had the 6oz filet and it was so tender. The service is spectacular, out waiter was very helpful. It's a nice looking place inside and welcoming. The only negative thing I experienced is they sat us at the smallest 2 person table ever. So small they had to keep rearranging things for our food to fit. That size table is really for 1 person, not two. If we return I will request a larger table as I was uncomfortable all the time we were there. read more

Wow. My parents recently moved to the Wilmington/Hampstead area, so we have been trying out different local restaurants every time we visit. This has become far and away our new favorite. We first visited on Mother's Day. Right away, we could tell it was a very special environment because the hostess was giving away $20 gift certificates to the restaurant's Italian offshoot, which we will be trying on our next visit. We had a reservation and were seated promptly. There is a semi-open kitchen and a bar off to the side, so it was an open but intimate seating area. The wine-by-the-glass/cocktail menu wasn't huge but had lots of good choices. We went with a Spanish white wine and an old-fashioned. Both were fantastic. We started with a wedge salad. The kitchen split it into three portions in the back, so we didn't have to worry about it diving it up ourselves, which is just a very nice touch when you are splitting a starter. (We were also very grateful that the kitchen left the bacon off of one portion since one member of our party doesn't eat pork. And, judging by how much back was on the remaining portion, I'm assuming they doubled up on the rest!) But, let's be honest, the real star of the show here is the steak. We did the steak sampler, and it is 100% the best choice. From an economics standpoint, the sampler is cheaper than getting three separate steak orders. And it was delicious! We loved getting to try each of the different kinds, and we each had a different favorite, though all of them were wonderful. It was more than enough for three people and could easily serve four or five depending on which sides you get. Speaking of the sides, we did the Mac-and-cheese, French fries, and Brussels sprouts. All were fantastic. My only small quibble is that they charge $7 for the side of horseradish to go with the steak. I felt like that was a little nickel-and-dime-y given how much we were ordering and the overall experience. But, to be fair, the creamy horseradish was very tasty, so I can't really complain! We will absolutely be back again, and we are looking forward to trying all of the "True Blue" offshoots. read more

True Blue Butcher and Table - Steak Sampler - New American Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Modern and chic atmosphere that was excellent, but the service outshined it all! The menu is extensive so it was helpful to have someone so personable and knowledgeable guiding us through. A huge thank you to Ashley that helped our table through all our decisions from drinks to entrees. We were so happy and had a blast interacting with her every time she came to the table, which was plenty because we never had an unmet need! I was so happy with her excitement to help me pick a dairy free meal. She went above and beyond to ensure I had all of the options presented to me. I landed on an order of scallops and a green goddess salad modified to my needs. read more

True Blue Butcher and Table - Scallops, green goddess salad, and a cocktail - New American Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

The food is incredible!! The fresh baked bread is worth the trip alone. The burrata salad is one of the best if not the best salad I have ever had. Everyone's food was perfect and they gave you so much! The drinks were fabulous and very well crafted. Service was incredible and food was delivered fast. I will for sure be coming back here anytime I am in town and you should too! read more

I was visiting in the area and wanted a delicious steak dinner and what better place to go to than a supposedly butcher shop to table restaurant. I arrived by myself at 5:30 pm on a Sunday and was met with an empty dining room and the workers in the serving/kitchen area looked up and ignored me. Not one person gave me any indication they would be with me shortly. I ended up seeing the bar and decided to sit there. I requested what they had for mocktails . . . the bartender seemed surprised by my request and mentioned just one drink with alcohol free gin. I asked if they had anything else and luckily one of the other bartenders mentioned she could make anything. I went with a virgin mojito which was okay. I ordered the choice ribeye for $56 and added a side salad and fries for an additional $12. The fries were very salty and the steak (although perfectly prepared medium rare) was tough. I decided to go to this restaurant with the expectation and confidence that although it would be expensive it would blow my taste buds away which it did not--I didn't even come close to finishing it. After spending ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS on a single meal I felt robbed. Pick up a ribeye at Harris Teeter across the road and grill it yourself, it's bound to be better. read more

True Blue Butcher and Table - Ribeye with salad and fries. - New American Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Food was delicious for brunch, AMAZING Chicken and Waffles, however they need to be more transparent on the hours they serve brunch. Do not see it posted at the business OR on the website. read more

We ordered the shrimp cocktail for appetizer. They serve it with cocktail sauce and Louis sauce(mayo based) for dipping. We also ordered Filet Mignon with bone marrow, but were too excited and ate it before the photo. We finished off with carrot cake that just happened to be gluten free. The service was amazing. Jordan was our waitress and did a wonderful job, and another waitress saw that my wife was cold and gave her a blanket which was super sweet. Thank you Ashley! They were both so very kind and thoughtful. The food was great but the service was top notch, the best around. read more

True Blue Butcher and Table - Shrimp Cocktail - New American Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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Amazing service. Delicious food. Good ambience. We had a ribeye, steak frites, wedge salad, scallop mac and cheese, beef tartare (meh) and a bread/butter basket. My group was impressed by almost everything. The beef tartare was meh, brussel sprouts were too sweet. But otherwise everything was phenomenal. Parking was easy and free. No true dress code but at least consider a nice shirt if you're wearing shorts. It wasn't library silent but I didn't mind it. read more

Did a carry out of salads that we had eaten in the restaurant a couple weeks before The quality and quantity was incredibly disappointing for the same price The ingredients were sparse and the salads were lackluster Not sure why carry out was a such a big difference but we won't do it again read more

We like this place, not awesome but it is good food and the service is decent. It is one of our go to's as they are consistently good and service is pretty spot on. I Love the Pork Belly Ramen here, so Flavorful. So if you get by here, stop in and have a bite and decide for yourself, I Do not think you will be disappointed. The Location in SoFro is very nice too, with lower expectation. Many Locations of True Blue, Find one and go. read more

True Blue Butcher and Table - My wife loves her bday celebrating - New American Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Really liked this place!! Sat at the bar, the bartender were super friendly. The Garden Glitz drink and smash burger (bar bites menu) were great! Would come back! read more

True Blue Butcher and Table - Smash burger & garden glitz - New American Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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Came here for lunch on a Saturday. A nice large parking lot so parking was not an issue. We were able to be seated immediately. The inside is really cute and has a nice atmosphere. Very clean. Our waitress was so attentive and filled out waters up very quickly. My friend and I split a goddess salad. The salad was delicious! Great flavors and everything tasted very fresh. I then ordered a chicken sandwich. I was surprised it also came with a salad because that was not mentioned on the menu. The sandwich was very tasty. It was sweet and spicy and worked very well. There was a large amount of chicken on the sandwich. I enjoyed it! Would've liked to try their fries. Prices were very fair and I paid ~$31 for half a salad and my sandwich plus tip. Overall a really nice meal! read more

True Blue Butcher and Table - New American Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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Busy busy busy place! We went on a Wednesday knowing about their $5 wagyu burger!! We arrived shortly after 6PM and waited patiently until we could be seated. They took our number and sent a confirmation text, stating a 35 min wait. We were waiting in the bar area because knew one of the bartenders and wanted to sit there and hoped something would open up. At 659PM, we received a text and were seated in the dining room. After waiting easily 5 mins, our waitress arrived and we gave drink orders and said we'll take the smash burger and fries for each of us. She told us since it was after 7PM, we couldn't get the special. We showed her the text that stated we had been waiting for at least 45 mins. She told us it was out of her hands. We said ok thanks, we will not be staying. We walked up to the bar to tell the lovely bartenders that we would be leaving and they asked why? Once we explained, they told us to have (a now opened spot at the bar) seat and they would make it happen. That's GOOD service! We stayed and thoroughly enjoyed our dinner and although it was an aggravating initial experience, it was a great ending! read more

True Blue Butcher and Table - New American Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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We eat here on a regular basis. Sooo many things are great! Love the crab cakes! Sunday brunch is a regular favorite. Tru has some of the BEST steak selection in Wilmington - either in house cooked to order or take home for the grill. Tonight we were disappointed. We got the pecan smoked chicken wings in addition to some of our favorites. The wings were not pecan smoked and were slathered with a hot dry rub. Not just a little bit. Literally several tablespoons of dry powder left. We miss the old wings which were moist, smokey and delicious. I will not ever get the wings again. The best bar tenders in the area though! read more

Certain restaurants you can tell spend the time to make the experience an all around great and memorable time. Excellent service with our server Adria, amazing tequila Old Fashioned from the bartender, and top shelf food prepared perfectly. Pork chops were top 3 I've ever had with a naturally smokey flavor. Beef tartar was seasoned to match the toasted bread as an awesome pairing. Not on the beach but well worth the very short drive. read more

I'm visiting the area for work and had a craving for a burger. I looked up several articles of the best burgers in Wilmington. This restaurant was at the top of one of the lists. It was a list of 7 restaurants but this one had the best looking burger. I have to say, it did not disappoint. As you can see by the picture, the burger presents well. It was fresh and cooked to medium well perfection. It was a good amount of meat without being too small or too big. It was accompanied by skin crispy fries with the perfect amount of seasoning. Run don't walk and get yourself some deliciousness. read more

True Blue Butcher and Table - True Blue Bacon Cheeseburger Lunch - New American Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

We have been here numerous of times; brunch, dinner and bar for just drinks! Everything is delicious here, always tasty, good portions and service is always great. We came for lunch and started with our favorite drink which is the Amante Picante. Disappointed! It didn't taste like it had any alcohol! Like I said this is one of our favorite drinks here. We started off with the soup of the day and I had their chili! Delicious; regret not getting a bowl. For our main dish I had the Nashville Hot and husband had the steak frittes! The sandwich was a good portion and tasty with a green salad as the side. The husband loved his steak with his fries and salad. Again this place never disappoints, it's a great place for drinks as well in their bar area. read more

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Incredibly delicious meal. I had the filet and it was cooked to absolute perfection great crisp outside and pink middle. Get the Mac and cheese and brussel sprouts too! On Friday they had half price cocktails and bar bites too. My sister enjoyed her bday dinner here and we enjoyed it too! Pricey but worth it. read more