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    Bandana's

    4.1 (27 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    BANDANA'S ATMOSPHERE

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    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Seafood
    Jack W.

    Waitress was very nice and the service was great. We enjoyed the pictures of different spots around Burgaw. The restaurant was clean and bright. We both had seafood and were very impressed with the oysters. My wife loved the coleslaw and I enjoyed the salad. Will definitely have to come back to try some other things on the menu.

    Club Sandwich
    Bruce B.

    We brought our 4 kids in before a soccer game and we were served very quickly. The kids liked their cheeseburgers and Mac & Cheese. I had the club sandwich , which was huge and my wife had the salmon.

    Slap Ya Momma Shrimp
    Mike H.

    Went for a late lunch with a friend. I had a Philly cheesesteak sandwich...and they had the Slap Ya Momma Shrimp appetizer. Both were very good and tasty. Food was hot and fresh. Service was good. Restaurant and bathrooms were clean. Definitely looking forward to going back again.

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    Aimee N.

    I have been trying to think of the right words for this review. My mom dines here a lot so I need to be as gentle as possible. The town this restaurant is in does not have more than 5 restaurants other than fast food. Maybe even less than that. So, for this restaurant to be busy is understandable. The location it used to be was so cute and a place that was inviting. This location is in the middle of a run down Food Lion shopping center. No big deal as I have found some of the best hidden gems are found in places like that. The restaurant itself is mainly set up like a large diner. There are two separate huge rooms. It looks like it used to be some kind of theater or dance club or maybe an American Legion? The decor makes no sense and they still use handwritten tickets and you pay at the counter. It was definitely not very clean or neat and tidy. Not dirty where I wouldn't eat there, but ripped chairs and boxes in the halls. Still, none of this would have mattered. This restaurant definitely caters to fattening, hearty, soul food. I eat very healthy so it was hard for me me to find anything on the menu that I wanted. I chose the catch which was rainbow trout (never had it.) To be honest, I was afraid to try their salmon and tuna due to my high standards. The rainbow trout was not something I would order again but it was cooked well. The salad with it was a large size. My mom loved it while I found it just OK. She ordered chicken tenders and I could tell that they were homemade. I took a bite and they were delicious. I also took a bite of the macaroni and cheese and it was barely warm but had a decent flavor. The seafood platters and sandwiches people were getting looked really good. Like I said, you don't go here to eat healthy. My son had the pork chops here before and he loves them. My biggest concern was the lack of friendliness from our server (who was the owner.) No personality at all and I understand that she was busy but she acted as if I was annoying her by asking questions. I was thrown off by that. Maybe she was just having a bad day??? Anyways, come here for reasonable fattening food and don't expect a fancy, clean space. Don't expect great customer service but it's better than the fast food in town.

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    1 year ago

    This is our hometown go to! Owner and wait staff are so friendly! They put care and quality into every dish. I've enjoyed every meal there.

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    1 year ago

    Nice hidden little gem in Burgaw. The food has been hit or miss in my experiences, but the staff is very friendly and service is fast.

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    3 years ago

    Excellent friendly service. The catfish and flounder were very good. Delicious fried okra and hushpuppies.

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    The food was okay but it wasn't the best for the price and the service was horrible!! We had to ask for more drink!

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    Low Tide Steak House - 16oz New York strip, huge piece of meat.

    Low Tide Steak House

    4.2(191 reviews)
    21.1 mi

    This is one of the highest rated places in the area so we finally gave it a try. I wish I had…read moreactually listened to the reviews because it felt like a mix of Denny's and Chili's, and not in a good way. Positives-they take reservations. Always a plus. Taken right to our table and passed the infamous salad bar which looked so pitiful we all passed on that. Kind of a bummer. We were sat in a comfortable booth but everywhere around seemed like it needed a good clean and definitely not the atmosphere of any steak house I've ever been to. We ordered the crab cake and shrimp skewer for appetizers. Both were good. For our meals we ordered a little bit of everything including a rib eye which came out bloody (asked for medium well), pasta, brussels, grilled cheese, chicken tenders and fries. The overall consensus was that it was an epic failure. I would hardly call this a steakhouse, let alone with a famous salad bar. We definitely will not be returning. It's the beach so our expectations are never overly high but wow this was a disappointment!

    We had a delicious lunch today!! I'll be honest, we didn't come here a week ago because the lack of…read morepictures so I thought I'd help everyone out. The steak was so thick, juicy and cooked to perfection. The salad bar was delicious, clean and they have the "good" ranch dressing! If you know, you know! lol. Do not sit on this place due to a lack of reviews. The service was great too!

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    Low Tide Steak House - Salad bar, everything you could think of.

    Salad bar, everything you could think of.

    Low Tide Steak House - 16oz New York Strip with loaded baked potato.

    16oz New York Strip with loaded baked potato.

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    G Prime - NY Strip

    G Prime

    4.1(51 reviews)
    22.8 mi

    It's a special kind of place with the appropriate price for that kind of experience . Josh - you…read moreprovided that $$$ service! Yes, you will pay but the Australian Waygu was cooked perfectly....paired with the lobster tail just as the chef suggested. Don't miss the bread service. The soft yeast rolls topped with sea salt and paired with a honey butter and cherry preserve was the perfect salty/sweet combo. Add the truffle Mac and cheese is a flavor explosion. The cocktails were terrific. The Mistletoe Kiss was the perfect holiday cocktail and my husband's midnight express was delicious. We finished the night off with the s'mores brownie and the crème brûlée. If you want to flash back to the roaring 20's like the decor, and be treated like you are in a fine restaurant in a big city, then you will be more than willing to pay the price.

    First time at G-Prime. We had a nice highboy table in the bar. It was a Friday so it was fairly…read morecrowded and the rain quashed any idea of taking it out on the patio. Our server was very pleasant and attentive. Had the Caesar salad. Surprised no croutons or any anchovies offered when ordering. Drinks and wine were tasty. NY strip was done just right (rare/med rare) and seasoned nicely. Side of creamed spinach was so so. The beef spare rib was massive. It was tender however heavily seasoned in what tasted like fennel? Most of it came home in a doggie bag. We shared a slice of key lime which was good but nothing beyond. Understanding it was in the bar area on a Friday, the noise level was beyond loud; I was horse the next morning just from trying to engage in conversation. I was expecting a bit more refined ambiance, especially at this location and price point.

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    G Prime - The chefs

    The chefs

    G Prime - Colossal Shrimp Cocktail

    Colossal Shrimp Cocktail

    G Prime - Dining Room

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    True Blue Butcher and Table - Steak frites

    True Blue Butcher and Table

    4.1(353 reviews)
    21.9 mi
    •$$

    Wow! I am super impressed. This place ranks a top Wilmington dinning experience in my books. I'm…read morenot a huge meat eater but my dad is on the carnivore diet and wanted to go somewhere that serves quality meats. I got the 8oz filet with a side of bone marrow, and boy was that an excellent choice! it was cooked perfectly! Needless to say everyone enjoyed the entire meal. The service was impeccable. Very sweet and attentive! The atmosphere with the low light, candle lit tables and good tunes was a whole vibe. If you are looking for a nice dinner that makes the whole family happy, I would definitely check out this place!!

    We've been here quite a few times, and the service has definitely fluctuated depending on the…read morevisit. 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.

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    True Blue Butcher and Table
    True Blue Butcher and Table
    True Blue Butcher and Table - A picture or the true blue butcher & table and some editing

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    A picture or the true blue butcher & table and some editing

    Rumcow - Crispy pork belly pockets

    Rumcow

    4.3(311 reviews)
    21.3 mi
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    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.

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    Rumcow
    Rumcow
    Rumcow - Caipirinha

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    The Country Squire - Marinated Teriyaki and Korean Beef with Stuffed Baked potato

    The Country Squire

    3.3(82 reviews)
    30.0 mi
    •$$

    Many visits over many decades, and it's time to calibrate the full experience from my last visit…read more Food is first. As an example, the Prime Rib is good, but it should be and could be excellent. Seasoning and preparation, need to be revisited. One thing completely missing is menu variety. Adding a "Chef's Special" would be a good way to start. Service has always been excellent. Ambiance needs attention., as some areas are not up to what one expects in a $60+/person dinner tab. The overall experience is "almost" memorable, and with some modest changes, it could be always memorable. I am great supporter of "The Squire", and only give these suggestions to make it even better. I look forward to reviewing with a 5-Star rating. But today, only 3-Stars is a fair assessment.

    When you arrive at this quaint restaurant and Inn you are instantly transported to another era in…read moreScotland. But first you need to find it. Yelp's directions are wrong. Look at the pictures I have included at the bottom and put those in your GPS. Service and ambiance is outstanding. Food, eh. A chef should know you view your dinner first with your eyes, then with taste and smell. Plating was not the best. Definitely lacking. My husband got the steak sandwich that tasted fine, but was crammed into a small plate and accompanied by an additional plate for lettuce and tomato in case you wanted them on your sandwich. It was very awkward to eat. My very large house salad with Korean beef was served in a medium bowl that was already spilling over when served. Plus, the first thing I saw in this overstuffed bowl were green/gray oxidized hard boiled eggs. Yum, NOT. Eating this had salad flying everywhere. I must say the blue cheese was outstanding. It was absolutely delicious. I also enjoyed my glass of AppleResliing.

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    The Country Squire - Entryway

    Entryway

    The Country Squire - Twice baked potato

    Twice baked potato

    The Country Squire - Sitting area in restaurant.

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    Sitting area in restaurant.

    Bandana's - seafood - Updated September 2026

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