Nothing but praise for this great new restaurant! Trying new restaurants is trying for my wife and I, with her gluten allergies and we have a hard time finding basic dishes, let alone specialty foods she can eat, so Junction 421 was a joy to discover! Every gluten-free item on the menu was clearly marked, and their selection of GF was very good, many more selections than we usually see. Our server, Kate, was great! Well informed, articulate, quite pleasant, and Horace, the Seating Host was the same! We couldn't help but notice the interaction of the staff, all very friendly AND professional. The owner or manager, Jonathan, a very affable fellow and consummate restrauranteur, came by our table, thanked us for coming, and talked to us for several minutes about the place and what he wants to do with it, and convinced us to try the fried calamari (made with rice flour), which we both *loved*. My wife declared the cauliflower crust on her pizza the best she'd ever had, and after a crunchy bite of it, I had to agree-- you'd have thought it a regular flatbread. My Caesar Salad was wonderful, the grilled shrimp perfectly seasoned, and my wife's Creme Bruelle 'knocked her socks off!' Decor was lovely, and they have a well-stocked full bar and nice wine selection. There are Wine and Mixed Drink featured specials and a different Blue Plate Special every night.So yes, we were VERY pleased to find Junction 421, and will be taking our friends there in the future. Thrilled to have this nice new place in Monkey Junction, hope it sticks around for a long while! read more

Really great customer service. Ordered take out on a Friday night and didn't have to wait too long for pick up (they also offer delivery through a food delivery app.) Food was fresh and delicious. The salmon was cooked perfectly and the corn succotash was so amazing. My grandmother was very happy with her BBQ Baby ribs and coleslaw. Looking toward to eating at the restaurant next time; looks like they have a nice patio area. We will definitely be back! read more

Never disappointed with this place. Food is amazing and Shay is the best! Amazing service!

Ribs were fall off the bone and very tasty, the bbq sauce itself was delicious! The Carolina burger and chicken fingers for kids both tasty. My only issue was the price on a kids drink, $5.50 for a kids apple juice? (Not included in kids meal price) I checked with server if that price was correct and she confirmed it was. read more

Just happened on this spot and I'm glad I did. Yummy. I arrived an hour before closing and still had a scrumptious meal. The manager just happened to make an extra batch of "Cheese Balls" gave them to me for being a new guest. (How did he know). They were pimiento cheese (which I don't much care for) yum! Wonderful menu of mostly American staples and seafood options. I was looking for a pub atmosphere and food (opted for a burger cooked medium) perfect!!! read more

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We had an amazing experience at Junction 421 last night. We were celebrating our anniversary and we couldn't have chosen a better spot. We ordered the wednesday night special- braised short ribs and they were so tender and juicy along with the wine special- the Canyon cabernet. The owner took us to our table and came and spoke with us several times. He even brought us a creme brûlée for our anniversary. All of the staff were kind, knowledgeable and attentive. This is a great spot if you like delicious hand crafted food and drinks! read more

Junction 421 - creme brûlée was to die for! - Bars Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

First time visiting today. Food and service was excellent, owner stopped by our table and was very nice. Highly recommend.

Great food lots of gluten free options Service was excellent Interesting menu items Owner greeted each table Will come back for sure read more

Father's Day! So Mike decided he wanted to give this place a try... our friends love it so we were hoping we would too. We decided to sit at the bar because it was pretty busy. We were offered the bar specials $3 Bloody Marys or Mimosas. We decided on one of each. Both were really good... the mimosa ratio was good with that perfect bite of champagne. The Bloody Mary was seasoned well and garnished with a lime, olive and celery stock. It was spicy without being over bearing. We both decided on the Carolina burger- I can NEVER do no to bacon and pimento cheese. They came with fries but I asked for a side salad instead. The fries were perfect- warm and crispy. The kind you can dip in ketchup or ranch. The salad was ok- fresh but pretty minimal. The burger was a little underwhelming which I hate to say because it looked delicious- though they didn't look the same- the bun was served cold... so it wasn't as easy to chew and made the rest of the burger subpar. The hamburger was seasoned really well and for $15 I was looking for something mouth watering and in The Fork and Cork range of burgers... it just didn't happen. We have decided to go back and try the actual brunch because the menu looked really good and I am not a one and done person- chicken in waffles are in my mind now. We saw some other plates and they all looked really good. So I will update after my next visit! read more

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We were in town dealing with a serious family illness. A great meal can't solve unhappiness, but it can certainly help brighten things up momentarily. Our experience at 421 was such a bright moment in a dreary week. Our server told us he was new and just starting to get familiar with the menu, but aside from a little awkwardness (which we found charming) he was like a pro. We were brought a complementary play of fried pimento cheese balls, which were fabulous. My meal, the daily special of pork, was incredible. My boyfriend ordered a shrimp angel hair dish that was almost as good. The prices seemed great, but we are from overpriced Maine, so who are we to judge ‍ We would definitely recommend! read more

Their kids menu was excellent with many different exotic foods and drinks such as the shark tank, Roy Rogers, Shirley Temple, and the service is excellent. All of their waiters are very nice and friendly and the decor is very nice. I would highly recommend coming here because of the velvet seats....they are very comfortable. read more

Our friends like it so we went again for Brunch. Their idea of Huevos rancheros is burned fried eggs on top of lots (lots) of cubed potatoes a little onion, tomato, maybe 1 slice of green pepper. Oh and more potatoes did I mention that. Had to borrow salsa and guacamole from friend who got it with fancy pancakes and eggs?? 3 small tortillas added which I guess made it Mexican?? Also high priced. read more

Junction 421 - 80% cubed potatoes for huevos rancheros - Bars Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Loved it, made reservations and had no problems changing from inside to out. Our server, Primo, was attentive, polite and very helpful. As we were newcomers, we were offered a complimentary appetizer, fried pimento cheese, which was tasty and definitely a treat. Appetizers were great, our friends got calamari, we got fried oysters, all delicious. Hubby just missed out on the stuffed pork chop, but ordered the short rib pasta, devoured it. I had 421 chicken, it was very tasty . Our friends also enjoyed their food. All of us will definitely be back read more

Great food and service. The ambience is perfect. The price is reasonable. The free birthday dessert top it all off.

The blue plate special Chicken Parmesan with pasta was top notch. The chicken was tender, juicy, and very tasty. Johnny, please make it a regular item on the menu! You can't go wrong with some Italian food options. read more

My wife and I drove down to Carolina Beach last weekend and got caught in the 421 afternoon rush. I was getting hungry so I asked her to just find somewhere close. We went into Junction 421. The menu is super simple and our waitress said everything is prepared fresh. So I started with the fresh made spinach and artichoke dip served with crisp toast points. I have to tell you it was a good as I have ever had. Super fresh and you could tell from the robustness of flavor. I then ordered the fish and chips which were in a beer batter and very flackery. My wife had the daily special. A stuffed pork chop. The place was very family friendly and the atmosphere was casual as well. The over all vibe was just a great neighborhood feel. I overheard someone asking for a special burger that they no longer had on the menu but the waitress asked and the chef said yea. That's my kind of place. They offer everything from seafood to a good burger. If you get down to Carolina Beach stop by it's just off college on your way. It's a fantastic place to eat and drink fresh and full of flavor. read more

Ordered Thanksgiving Take out Dinner. Was told one Price then two days before Thanksgiving the price increased with no mention to us. BAIT AND SWITCH at it's best...Called and was told THAT's The Price Now, if you don't like it you can cancel the order. Very Horrible Customer Service. The Turkey was overcooked, dry and uber salty. NEVER AGAIN. Cannot trust these people one bit. read more

Love this place! Friendly servers, great food, and the outdoor dining is lovely with heaters, hanging lights, and a waterfall. It's also dog-friendly if you're dining on the porch. My husband, son and I have eaten here twice this month and the food never disappoints. The kids meal pizza is large enough to feed two and SO good! Made brick-oven style. Luckily my little boy doesn't mind sharing a slice with me. I had the special last night which was angel hair pasta with shrimp, crabmeat, mushrooms, spinach and tomatoes in a lemon-butter sauce. It was delicious! Also, the chocolate pie for dessert was the best I've ever had. This place is officially in our restaurant rotation. read more

Junction 421 - Friday night special. I think it was called Crab Marinella pasta. Divine! - Bars Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Went here again tonight. One of my favs when I am in town. The Salmon with succotash was to die for. The wedge salad was excellent and the pimento balls were a perfect appetizer. The flavors were exquisite. Our server Candace was the best! She really took care of us. Ask for her if you go there. read more

A little late to the party but our recent meal at Junction 421 was delicious. The service and quality of food were very much en pointe! We appreciated the owner checking in with our table. Nice touch! 4 stars all the way!!! read more

This restaurant was amazing. The owner was walking around speaking to everyone. He was helping deliver food. He actually stopped by our table and gave us two very spot-on recommendations. Food was fantastic , dessert was heavenly! Definitely need to try this place! read more

took longer than an hour to get our food and there were only a few people dining. waitress was nice but very slow with taking our order and completing our request. read more

Love this place! Our go to spot and close to home. Food is great and the drinks are too! Servers have been amazing and we especially LOVE Shelly! When we grab takeout we can always count on Gabriel! Great outdoor eating space but also has amazing bar inside and plenty of dining space. read more

It was my daughter's birthday and they catered to her!! The food was great and we really enjoyed the atmosphere! Live right down the road and will be coming back! read more

Great atmosphere and service. Diverse menu and great food. Will most definitely eat here again, when in town. J from South Carolina read more

Stopped by on a Friday night. Didn't look very busy, but busier than the establishment that was there before new ownership took over. Prices for the entrees seemed okay. Family ordered salads to start with. Entrees hit the table before the salads. Only slightly disappointed. Each person ordered the 421 chicken. For 18$ I expected more than a small, over cooked chicken breast with a scoop of mash potatoes. No manager approached our table to ask about our dining experience. Originally from Charlotte, where everything is overpriced. Based on the price, quality, and quantity, this establishment is worth a one and only visit. read more

Absolutely amazing food and service! The outdoor area is so nice and peaceful (also covered if it's raining)! Shelly was very attentive and knowledgeable of the menu! She gave us great service and recommendations!! Very accommodating as well for any need or allergy! We love this place and always being "welcomed home" by chef and owner Jonathan read more

Suzanne Caldwell Visited this restaurant 12/17/18, only 3 other customers, Bartender ignored all the customers she stood directly in front of me never acknowledged me had to interrupt her visit with another employee numerous times before she took my order, she had Zero personality, ordered Artichoke dip and wings no artichoke in the dip wings had no flavor and the blue cheese dressing didn't have blue cheese in it poured out like water read more

Excellent food with good service. Wide variety of food choices. Have been many times.

The food is always excellent. Ambience is great. Very comfortable dining experience. Shelley is the best waitress ever.

We were on vacation and were looking for a nice place to have Father's Day dinner, when Junction 421 was recommended. Great decision , staff was amazing. We are from DC and are use to good service but honestly the waitress may have been the best ever. Also the chef came out to wish us a happy Father's Day and ask how we are doing. Besides the service the food and drinks were amazing . Highly recommend and would go back in a second. read more

Great service. Excellent atmosphere. We ordered the blueberry smash cocktail which was very good. My only complaint would be the beer cheese was a bit cold and too thick for our pretzel appetizer even though the pretzel was steaming hot and delicious. Brussels sprouts app was great and crunchy. We ordered two burgers. Mine I ordered a Carolina burger med-rare and it came out well done, unfortunately. Still enjoyable with the saucy pimento cheese and fried onions on top. Fries were good. My wife ordered the double smash burger and enjoyed it, she did say she felt like it wasn't worth quite the $17 price tag. But the pumpkin crème brûlée dessert was to die for. Will try again, with higher hopes. Everyone is human, including the cooks. Again, service was excellent. Definitely worth a try. read more

I was very impressed my first time here! We had the fried calamari appetizer, the bacon-wrapped meatloaf blue plate special, the bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin, and coconut cake for dessert. The service was excellent and the food was delicious. Junction 421 will definitely become a regular for us. read more

Obviously this restaurant had very big shoes to fill after the closing of OC. I was very unimpressed with their food selection and drink menu. The interior was very off brand and seemed like a mix between a sports bar and steakhouse. I think this area could benefit from having a high quality steakhouse since there aren't any on this side of town. Service was great, but the food was okay at best. Not worth the price for burgers and flatbread pizza. I have no plans on returning. Sad to see the OC gone. read more

Decided to try a new spot, and we were not disappointed. I think we have a new family favorite restaurant. Everything we ordered from apps to desert were delicious. The menu was full of options, something for everyone. Shelly, our server, was friendly and attentive. Will definitely be back! read more

We frequent many restaurants in the Wilmington area and Junction 421 was one of the best. Our experience started with a phone call to the restaurant to ask about reservations. The hostess was friendly and upbeat with fantastic people skills. Then arriving to the restaurant was such a treat, what a beautiful place with great decor. The manager Thomas welcomed us and had a conversation with us before even being seated at our table. Our server Brandon was knowledgeable, attentive and had great menu recommendations. We also had a wonderful visit from the owner Jonathan. He was welcoming and truly the king of hospitality. Now the food, we had crab dip as an appetizer. 421 chicken and flounder Oscar for our entrees. I can't compliment the food enough. Absolutely delicious!! I am looking forward to my next visit to this great establishment. Kudos to Jonathan and his wonderful staff. read more

The food was simply amazing. The manager met us at the front and talked with us. The service was so amazingly good. Me and my son got a burger and it was cooked so perfectly I almost cried while I was eating it. My niece got bacon wrapped tenderloin..well I think I had u at bacon.lol. my other two kids had pizza and it was redicoulos. The food and appetizers came fast which is a added bonus with a 11 yr old, 16 yr old, and 2 yr old. Please eat here. It's a little pricey but when I got done eating I felt like I still owed them money because it was so so so good. .if I had more stars I would use them. Thank you so much for being so professional, making my family feel welcomed, and for making some banging food. read more

Came here for brunch and the food was good. The breakfast potatoes were a mixture a sweet and regular potatoes which I absolutely loved. The owner came by and spoke to every table which I was very impressed by. Will definitely return for dinner. read more

This was our first time visiting this restaurant as a family. It was early on a Friday night and we were 4 adults and 2 children. The food was delicious and decently quantities. The Fish & Chips was a delicious nicely battered haddock. The burger was juicy and done to perfection. The kids Mac n cheese was nicely done and the chicken tenders were fresh not frozen. Cameron was a delightful and friendly waiter. Loved the location and quality of food. A definite must if you're in the area!!! read more

Excellent service and food quality. Gabriel (the manger) is awesome! Impressed with the staff and overall value of the meal. Definitely will be back. Gear atmosphere and vibe too. Thank you!! read more