Very very good burger spot! I got a double burger and patties were massive for being a smash…read moreburger. The flavor was great the caramelized onions with the Oklahoma sauce was a great pairing. The burger itself was juicy and had a good flavor. One of the better burgers I've had honestly and you have a ton of toppings to choose from. My one bite score came out to a whopping 8.2/10 which is the 4th highest rated burger on my scale ever. The sweet potato wedges were amazing the cinnamon is the way to go! I was kind of disappointed with the sizing I ordered a large to split between the two of us and it wasn't enough. The 12 oz shake was amazing the only thing with that was it took forever. I was done with my food by the time the shake was done. It did look like they only have one shake machine so that could be why it took so long but the fact the I was done with my food before even seeing the shake was a bit crazy. The price of it all was a bit steep in the 40 some dollar range, but it was great. Also kinda in a random place but the vibes were great in there and the food was good I would say it is definitely worth the drive.

10 out of 10 smash burger!! Oklahoma's Original Burger did the dang thing! Flavorful, juicy, the…read morepickles were not paper thin, the cheese was present and not melted out from between the patties, and all on a potato bun. Just a hands down really good burger with them being 75% chuck and 25% bring brisket & short rib certified angus beef. You have options for a single, double, or triple with plennnnnnnnty of options to top them with. The fries, were a bit salty for my liking, but obviously that can be shook off and better than having none at all; they also offer mesquite bbq as a seasoning instead of just salt. Located at the end of a strip mall, with plenty of parking. Come down and check this place out for yourself. The staff were awsome, kind, and polite with energetic spirits, the restaraunt was clean, and most importantly....so was the bathroom.

Was nervous about trying this place bc the reviews but my husband was insistent. It was very busy…read more Walked in and went straight to the bathroom... clean. Went to order and the employees were smiling, happy, pleasant, very friendly. Sat down and tables were clean . Someone was walking around cleaning tables at all times and asking if we needed anything and asking if our food was . We got our order quickly. Didn't wait longer than 10 minutes. Our food was fresh and hot. Flavor was amazing! My husband got reaper tenders(which were the size of a chicken breast) and I got mild, my son got reaper and medium, my sons girlfriend got light mild, my youngest and his buddy got no spice. Everyone loved each flavor! We also got mozzarella sticks which were amazing! zero complaints, highly impressed, highly recommend!! Definitely will be back!

The girl working FOH was very sweet but everything else about this experience was really…read moredisappointing. My friend and I ordered at 5pm & both got a chicken sandwich and one of the breaded mozzarella things. Around 5:35, we noticed customers being turned away at the counter, being told that they "weren't taking orders" with no further explanation given. The restaurant wasn't overly busy at all, there were maybe 8-10 of us in total in there, including people who had already received their food and were eating. It ended up taking 40 minutes for us to get our food, which wasn't particularly warm. I hate leaving negative reviews and I do want to stress that the girl working was very kind, I just think the whole situation would've gone over better with increased communication from staff to customers.

Awesome little burger place. Always packed & after having the burger & fries we see why. Staff…read morewas great, bubbly & friendly. Food was fresh & tasted fresh ingredients. Good luck trying to get a seat. Not many spots but tables turn quick.

This has to be the best burger I've had in years. I can't stand burgers from fast food chains…read more Whenever I go on road trips,I like to try what the locals go to. It was worth it. Loved every bite.

Rediscovered FAB recently. What a spot. Locals know it and flock there. Great food at a slick price…read morepoint. Love the salsa bar, also. Now a part of my weekly rotation.

I came here with my girlfriend after doing a triathlon and wow this is one of my favorite spots in…read moreWilmington. I LOVE the vibes, feels like early 2000s. Makes it very rich rather than trying to modernize as so many other spots are doing. The service was phenomenal and the food was just amazing. Can't wait to come back.

Listen I love this place ok and I'm still giving 5 stars because truly no hate but I had the worst…read moreday of my life and I just wanted some cookout right okay anyways so I order and ask for my giant cheerwine per usual and they tell me they're out of big cups. No big deal I'll survive, so I get home and go in my room and put my (small) drink on my nightstand, and what do I see? ANTS. Lots of ants. There's no f-ing food in my room besides my beautiful burger (plain with just mustard if you were wondering). So I'm panicking right, I call my friend who proceeds to just laugh at me and she's googling how to get rid of random ants that apparently live in ur nightstand and I have none of the ingredients to commit mass genocide on these stupid little insects anyways the point of this review is that after my initial panic I grabbed a bottle of hairspray and went to town on these mfs and I meant went to townnnnn. My room is covered in hairspray now and once I was good and sweaty from freaking out and committing mass merder on these things I sit down and I'm like thank god I can finally eat my big double burger tray with double Cajun fries and I open the shining glorious styrofoam box and there's literally not a speck of seasoning on my now soggy fries. I can't stand this life

Found a string in my Oreo milkshake and in the other Oreo milkshake there was just a whole Oreo in…read moreit and I just discovered a piece of plastic . The lady who made are milkshakes kept glaring at us while she was making them I think she said thought we were laughing at her but we weren't and when she handed them to us I said thank you and she ignored us and slammed the door. This is truly disgusting.

i went here for the BLTA (bacon, lettuce, tomato, and avodado)…read moreon whole grain bread. this was the best BLT i've ever had. the whole grain bread was 1) whole grain, and 2) dense. they didn't scimp on the bacon. for quality you have to pay. this is not discount city- it is a quality sandwich shop.

Ehh! It was good but the sandwich was all filler and no…read moremeat, do yourself a favor and go to Publix, HT or Jersey Mikes, all much more meat for the Price and the toasting I was looking for, they could have put it in the Microwave to TOAST IT as they did. It is average but the staff was pretty amazing and pleasant. The inside is decorated nicely and it is comfortable but I would give that up for a meaty sandwich.

Staying nearby for NYE and we were craving cheesesteak. The chilli cheese fries looked amazing in…read morethe pictures so naturally I got those as a side. Ours don't look like the picture as the chilli looked burnt or something but it didn't look fresh. I tried a few and they were just okay. Philly was just okay too. Probably wouldn't stop here again. Reasonably priced thought IMO. Online ordering tacks on some fee too. 4 stars is being a bit generous but it's NYE!

We were able to walk in & be promptly seated on a Sunday around lunch. Service was super friendly &…read moreattentive- our waitress was also the bartender & did an excellent job giving recommendations on the menu. Our food arrived quickly & piping hot. Everything was delicious. Definitely a great place to have stumbled upon for a no frills, no fuss lunch while meandering downtown.

I don't even know how this is considered "healthy" food... because it tastes WAY too good ‍…read more We just ate at Peño Mediterranean Grill and I'm still thinking about that chicken. Perfectly cooked. Juicy. Seasoned just right--like whatever they put on it, they better NEVER change it. I swear I wish I had the recipe... because this right here?? This is the kind of food that has you planning your next trip before you even leave the parking lot. Fresh. Flavor-packed. Doesn't feel heavy. Just GOOD. Best healthy food I've had in North Carolina--no question.

Peño was a good find during my visit to UNCW, Wilmington. Fair prices and fast service were their…read morebig pluses. While entering the restaurant, I was immediately greeted with friendly smiles from the staff. Ambience was casual with both indoor & outdoor seating area. Although the restaurant was fairly crowded, my order of falafel wrap with hummus & lemonade was ready within 20 minutes. Falafel was good but hummus with pita was my personal favorite. It was overall a very filling meal. I'd certainly visit them again if I'm in the neighborhood.

We tried this drive-in on a Saturday and enjoyed the old school feel. Our waitress was so sweet and…read morecalled us hon/sweetie and was quick. You could tell the staff were working hard. It was fun just hanging out in the car and the nostalgic vibe. Since it's a burger house, we ordered burgers, fries, a vanilla milkshake and a bottled soda. It was around $21. It is cash only! The burger was just okay and could've used a bit more flavor. The fries were good and my son loved the milkshake. Next time I might try a hot dog since that seems like another popular item. Overall, the food isn't amazing, but the experience and nostalgic atmosphere made it worth the visit.

OK, this is the quickest turnaround for a review I've ever provided. I actually just left Merritt's…read moreBurger house not even five minutes ago. A little bit of a backstory - every month or two I crave a good chili, slaw, and ketchup hotdog (I know, not quite Carolina style) - and I'm determined to find one as good as the place in my hometown in Charleston. So far, I've never been close. Until today. And I've been on this mission for about 10 years. After hearing from a bunch of Wilmington locals that this is the place I should try, I was finally able to go today. They are open I believe from 10 to 4 Monday through Saturday. Cash only. You drive up to a parking spot. Park. Roll down your window. And wait for the people to come take your order. I believe I came at one of the busiest times ever - I think every single parking spot was full. But the lady saw that I pulled in and she was over to take my order as soon as reasonably possible. I only had a $20 bill so I was worried about how much I could order. Oh my gosh! What a silly concern. I was able to get two hotdogs the way I like it with chili, slaw, and ketchup, I also ordered a plain hotdog for my dog, and she rang it up just as a wiener that has no bun. Perfect. She told me that I would still have money left over with my $20 bill to get fries and even a drink. I ordered a Diet Coke and I was surprised that it came out in a beautiful wonderful bottle! Delicious! And the fries are crinkle cut fries! You won't even believe me when I tell you that that entire order was $11.75. I was amazed! It probably took about 10 minutes to receive my food. But it's a nice day and I was just chilling in the car until it was ready. Not a bad weight when we have our phones, music on the radio, and especially if you were in the car with some friends or family members like many people were today. I've already eaten one hotdog and it is absolutely delicious. The slaw is finely chopped and sweet. It adds such a nice touch to the hot dog. And the chili is actually on point. Also finely ground. The hotdogs are that bright red style that is common around eastern North Carolina. I know that is some people's preference, but I will say that the look has always scared me and I've actually stayed away from a lot of places that serve the style of hot dog. Well, that was foolish. This thing was so good. Probably the best hotdog so far that I have had in the state of North Carolina, and believe me, I have tried hotdogs across the state and surrounding ones. So happy I found you, Merrits burger house! I will definitely be back! And thank you to my amazing waitress today.