Had a great experience with Curtis Murphy at the Porters Neck location. He was polite,…read moreknowledgeable and very professional. We will definitely be back!

Not just the best butcher in Wilmington but one of the best I've ever been to. I don't know how…read morethey get such high quality cuts but just about everything I've tried there was amazing. But why I realize speak highly of it is the prices are so reasonable. Granted more than even the nicer supermarkets but way less than other high end butchers I've seen. The only thing I wouldn't recommend are some of the local frozen items. It's nice to offer things from area farms but they are expensive for frozen meats.

My daughter and I came here on a Thursday because we were in the mood for burgers after a morning…read moreand afternoon of thrifting. It was our first time here, and I had the bacon cheeseburger and she had the Smashburger. If the burger I had isn't considered one of the best burgers in Wilmington, then there is something wrong with my taste buds! The bun wasn't a typical hamburger bun; it had a roasted buttery taste and glaze to it. And the patty was THICK and cooked to a perfect medium-well like I requested, and coated with melted cheese! The crispiness of the edge of the meat combined with the warm, smooth cheese, along with the red onions, bacon, and sauce made for an incredible tasting burger! Next time, I think I'll ask for just a tad bit more sauce, though. The seasoned fries were hot and excellent. I should also comment about the water we drank: it was poured into our glasses from an already chilled bottle, so no ice was needed! The establishment was clean and lit with natural lighting from the extensive windows that make up the entire front of the restaurant. Tony, our host and server, was extremely welcoming, friendly, and attentive. I asked him to let the kitchen staff know how much we loved our burgers, and he even boxed and bagged up our leftovers (I wanted to eat the entire burger then and there, but I would have stretched my belly way too much!). You have every reason to eat here, so go. Right. Now.

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.

If a place ever truly lived up to its name, it's True Blue Butcher and Barrel impossibly good from…read morestart to finish. The meat alone is reason enough to go: the cut, the cook, the flavor, absolute perfection. But what makes this place special is that it doesn't stop there. The Caesar salad is crisp and balanced and yes you can get with the anchovies or without, the burgers are rich and satisfying, the mac and cheese is pure comfort, and even the Brussels sprouts are standout. Honestly, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. And then... there's the steak flight. Oh my God, the steak flight. If you're on the fence, wondering if it might be too much just jump. It is too much. We split it between three people and still barely made a dent, but every bite was worth it. By the end, we were deep in a blissful, hazy food coma completely happy, completely satisfied, and already talking about coming back. Because that's the thing we always come back. And somehow, we're never disappointed. We find an excuse every chance we can to return. We've brought friends, planned "parties" to celebrate no particular occasion just to visit. Never once has anyone we've sent there been disappointed. Oh and the desserts!

Just came here after seeing it on Yelp. I was looking at that La Vaca torta, but its no longer on…read morethe menu. I was recommended the birria torta and it was delicious. Great fries too. I also got "The Jive". Gin drink. And I very much enjoyed the meal. The service was really nice too. There's plenty more I want to try on the menu, so I will be back.

Such a gem in Hampstead! Love the pastries and burger special they do. Definitely recommend if you…read morelive in the area or nearby

Great food .... Nice staff…read more.. Excellent bar... Stays busy., Worth the money .. Nice atmosphere...

My roommate got me HOOKED on this beautiful treasure. It's always busy but my goodness is it worth…read morethe excitement. The tamales are fantastic, and I swear I've had some of the most life changing bakery items from here (filled donuts & dulce de leche churros). If you want the good stuff before it's gone, you do have to go early!! Overall I highly recommend!!

Yes, love this place. They have the most tender cut of Arrancherra in Wilmington. Excellente .read more