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.

Cheese Smith was a great spot in Wilmington!! I tried the kimchi sandwich and the fig jam sandwich…read more Both were really good. Mine (pictured) was a little sweet/rich for a full sandwich, I would rather split it with another sandwich next time I go. The employees were kind and the vibes were super chill. Seems like a great spot to hang out!

Ordered grilled cheese gluten free bread and had one slice of cheese and looked like it came from…read moreschool cafeteria. Not good.. also ordered the roasted tomato and pepper soup and tasty but made me sick. It was close to closing g and I got DoorDash but first and last time I will ever eat that food again and I am 100% sure I got ill from Cheesesmith

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.

It was our first time here today and we loved it! They have a great place here…read more Service was great! Food was delicious! We had a reuban sandwich and the desparado sandwich with a cup of Manhattan clam chowder. It was really really good and the ambiance was very pleasing. Very nice inside with an old time feel and so much history. 5 Stars!

We arrived on a very busy Monday night. There were two people ahead of us that only wanted to sit…read moreat the bar, and the hostess suggested the outside bar area, since there was no room. We were next and got the last table for two. The place was completely full. After reading the menu, the daily special was 1/2 price burgers. They also gave first responders 20% off on Mondays. They have specials every night, so it is worth it to check that out before coming in. We started with a basket of hush puppies and corn muffins with yummy molasses butter. If you get in between 3:30 and 5pm, appetizers are 1/2 price Monday through Friday. I can see why this place is so busy! So I decided on a burger, who can pass up half price day? And we also got the knuckle sandwich, which was 20% off for first responders, so my hubs got that. Off to a good start. Also tried fresh squeezed lemonade, really delicious and fair priced. The burger and the sandwich were huge, we both had to take half to go. You get one side for $1.50, but added sides are $4 each. Still ok since the prices are good. There were charges for the added bacon and cheese on my burger but still at half price, it is a great deal. The restaurant is very rustic, pub atmosphere and very relaxed. The bar was completely full, so that must be the highlight of the restaurant. Looked lively and busy. Service is very good, the servers come back to check on you often. Chloe was very sweet and attentive. The only disappointment was dessert. We chose the cake of the day. It was chocolate Bundt cake with cinnamon frosting. To be completely honest, it tasted like boxed cake mix and canned frosting. It was very small, so I knew it was probably cake mix. There was nothing special about this; it was also pretty dry. Even if they purchased their desserts from a local bakery, it would have been better than what we got. I won't say avoid all their desserts, but I wanted to point out the cake specifically. So overall: The prices were excellent, food and service is really great, and the pub atmosphere was nice and comfortable. The plus was that on a busy night, we didn't wait for a table. They do not do reservations so prepare to wait, or just go earlier. I would definitely come back here, and enjoy some more of the large menu. 5 stars

In the cargo district. After placing my order, I got a text message when my order was done. Took…read moreabout four minutes to be completed. Tried the Philly cheesesteak and sweet potato tots. The Philly cheesesteak was amazing, I would definitely order this again. I loved the special sauce. I could definitely eat this over a real Philly cheesesteak. The tots were slightly crispy. Tots seasoning had a hint of sweetness. I had an option of adding cheese or chili to the sweet potato tots. Beef products are beyond brand and chicken are soy products. Service was great. Mike and staff were friendly and checked up on how I liked the food.

Coming to Cali as a vegetarian, I was honestly worried about finding good options, so I'm so happy…read moreI found this place! I've already come back, multiple times and I love that it's in the Cargo District because my husband and friends who eat meat can find plenty of things to enjoy too. My husband is a huge meat eater, and even he loves this place!

Heard great things about this restaurant and decided to visit. I am SOOOO glad I did because it did…read morenot disappoint in the least bit! The service was great and the food was excellent. I ordered the old fashioned smash burger and it was so delicious! The smash patties were cooked to perfection with crispy edges, gooey cheese and fresh toppings & onion straws. The tots were hot and crispy which was a nice touch to round out a great meal. Order at the counter, grab or fix your drink, then wait for your order to be called. I dined in and seating is pretty adequate and the vibes are great for convos- the noise level isn't loud at all. I can't wait to try a milkshake the next time I'm in town as well as some of the other menu items. I'll definitely be back and will bring my hubby and friends for them to try as well!

What a cool place! Driving to it had no clue where I was.. it's big container with its own parking…read morelot. It has shared outside space with pizza joint called rift. We walk in and grab menu.. my friend got covered torso. Cheese and bacon I got Chicken Sandy it comes on potato roll, fried tenders, pickled onions, hot honey! It's messy because of honey but oh my goodness it was so tasty! Pickled onions were very good not overwhelming just really good combo on chicken! It also has side of tots! I love tots! lol! Weather held out so we went outside to sit and eat. It's more rifts area but they share the space.inside the mess hall there's also a bar so they have alcohol as well as soft drinks, teas and water. Plenty of seating indoors too. Loved the space it wasn't overly noisy and staff was very nice and helpful telling us about things on menu and specials and where things were located. We will 100% be back

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 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.

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)

What a fantastic evening at Dram Yard…read more We were a little concerned we might miss our 5:30 reservation after getting delayed by a seven-car accident on the bridge, but we arrived just a couple of minutes late and it wasn't an issue at all. From the moment we arrived, the experience was relaxed, welcoming, and exactly what we needed. We chose to sit in the beautiful courtyard, and with temperatures in the 70s, sunshine overhead, and a gentle breeze, it couldn't have been a more perfect setting. The outdoor gazebo bar creates a wonderful atmosphere for enjoying a cocktail before dinner, and if the weather isn't cooperating, the indoor dining space is equally inviting. A special thank you to Sarah, whose service was outstanding. She was cheerful, attentive, and genuinely seemed happy to be there. The restaurant wasn't crowded, which made for a peaceful and unhurried dining experience. For drinks, I ordered the Ghost Town, while my wife enjoyed the Venus Flytrap. Both were beautifully prepared and easy to see why they're among the restaurant's popular cocktails. The food was equally impressive. I had the Spaghetti Carbonara, and it was exceptional. The kitchen even accommodated my request for extra freshly cracked black pepper, which took an already excellent dish to another level. My wife ordered the Little Gem Salad with shrimp, and it was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. We also shared the Tuna Tartare Tostada, which was outstanding--beautiful presentation, fresh tuna, and a great balance of textures and flavors. Adding to the experience was a bottle of Albariño that paired wonderfully with the meal. What stands out most about Dram Yard is its atmosphere. It's the kind of place where you can settle in, slow down, enjoy a handcrafted cocktail, and forget about the stresses of the day. Whether you're looking for a date night, an evening with friends, or simply a quiet place to relax, Dram Yard delivers. Excellent service, creative cocktails, outstanding food, and one of the most relaxing outdoor dining spaces in Wilmington. We'll definitely be back.

We all ordered the "tasting" menu each for $90 per person. We were made to think the portions…read morewould be ample for the price. We each got a bowl of gazpacho, an appetizer size portion of two very small duck lumpia followed by tile fish with flat noodles and a savory broth. The course then was a shared short rib that was entirely fat/gross, one smal grilled onion and two tiny empanadas to share . Desert was a small scoop of ice cream and small crumble type cobbler to share. We in no way felt like it was $90, the portions were not enough to sustain us and we felt incredibly cheated and somehow conned/robbed of over $200 for each of us couples out. Very disappointing!