I tried Junction 421 recently and was very disappointed. Very average food and high prices. They went to more of a bar food style since closing the OC. You would think that would mean less expensive. Nope. Very over priced for bar food. It looks pretty much the same as when it was The OC but with a few poorly placed TV's added to the bar area. The food was average at best. The service was good but the place was empty. They should be embarrassed with their over priced, unimaginative menu. The drink prices are also very high except for a few cheap wines by the glass. That area could really use a restaurant/bar that pulls off what they were aiming for and failed at. I don't see how this place will survive long without some major changes. There is currently nothing about this place that makes me want to return. read more

Best Fish and Chips EVER!And my husband loved his flatbread pizza!Bartender was excellent and atmosphere very fun!We will definitely be back! read more

Loved the OC and was sad when it closed but finally made it here and it didn't disappoint. The fried pimento cheese was so yummy with a tabasco sauce that was both sweet and spicy. The Carolina Burger was excellent. The crispy fried onions on top were a must do. Awesome drink menu too! When you go, ask for Becca. She gave us the best service ever! read more

Pure butter in all our dishes and hardly any flavor. Very disappointing. I had the fettuccine with chicken. The chicken was actually good. But the fettuccine had no flavor and you could tell it's just swimming in butter. No creaminess. Kid's Mac n cheese was pure butter as well and no flavor. Kid's cheese pizza was spaghetti sauce, cheep cheese and over-buttered crust. Husband enjoyed his fish and chips. Kids' Mac and cheese was served piping hot and it really bugged me that their meals don't come with sides! Really?! Crab dip had low flavor and... wait for it... too much butter. Won't be coming back. Service was good and restaurant is clean. read more

Been here twice recently (my wife 3x). Always left full and satisfied. Menu is standard American fare. We've had the burgers, steak sandwich, fish & chips and Calabash. Service has always been exceptional. Nice atmosphere and decent beer selection. We will be back for more! read more

My wife & I have seen so many TV ads from Wilmington stating that the store is located in "Monkey Junction " that we decided to set out and find it. Turns out it was a general store that operated from the 1930's to the 1970's. They had live monkeys displayed in the store that would entice travelers to stop for supplies. We decided to have lunch in the area and chose a local spot, Junction 421. First, every staff member that we met seemed genuinely glad that we were visiting. Everyone made us feel at home, especially Cathy, a lifelong resident, who greeted us and gave us a short history of the area. And our server Becka, answered all of our questions and helped us with menu suggestions. My wife had the salmon burger with a side of fries. She said it was excellent and more than she could finish. I had the shrimp & grits, which I try to order when it's available, especially in North Carolina where delicious fresh shrimp is readily available. This was the best shrimp & grits meal that I've ever eaten, hands down. Great restaurant!!! read more

Just had my first experience here and it was fantastic!! The burger was juicy and fresh, the salad was full of flavor and crisp. We will definitely be back and tell others about this great spot in MJ. read more

Ate here once and it was great. Ate here again and it was also great. Consistency of food, service, and atmosphere are important and Junction 421has that covered. Also, and importantly these days, we felt we were in a truly safe and clean environment. A big plus is their covered, and well heated, outdoor dining space. Shout out to Thomas, the manager, for keeping this place rocking. read more

Been coming here since they opened. I think they took a little while to hit their groove to present a well rounded atmosphere. I believe they are nearly there now as we consistently enjoy this place. The atmosphere is excellent and they have plenty of seating. Over the past months the staff has gotten more and more friendly and inviting. The owner, John I think, is always walking around greeting and enjoyable. They have something for everyone on the menu and my 3 year old said it was a "COOL!" Restaurant; so, that says it all. read more

So my family went there last night. Limited menu 8oz burger was maybe 4 or 5 after cooked and 14 plus dollars wow. How much for meatloaf really? hahahahaha never going back. Cant wait to see what replaces it in 6 months or less. read more

The flatbread pizza was the best I've ever had from any earlier restaurant. The wait staff were extremely knowledgeable and friendly. On an earlier visit I had the steak and that meal was also exceptional. I recommend Junction 421 to anyone who seeks a great meal and professional servers. read more

So. The food was not terrible. And the service, at least by the wait staff was good. When a manager declines to have a tough conversation? When she actually ducks eye contact? And to echo Ashley it's got a schizophrenic identity crisis between a Steakhouse with too few steak options (2) and a Sports Bar with too few televisions. Worth eating, not worth going there to eat. read more

In fine Don-fashioner were greeted with hospitality and rat-pack crooning, which grounds us from our stressful work-a-day. Always attentive to our schizophrenic needs, he reassured us tomorrow is a new day. Junction 421 is our go-to. read more

I ordered the rib eye steak with mashed potatoes (although I substituted fries) and it was one of the best steaks I've ever had in Wilmington!! Although a little on the pricey side I think they probably pay more for a steak of that quality. read more

The food is great. I don't really like the bottles the water is served out of, but. I love the food!! Worth eating.

Great experience. I ordered right before they closed and on my way home my mom got a call (she put her phone number down on the order) that they made a mistake on forgetting to put the side soup in the bag. They acknowledged the mistake 120% and went above & BEYOND, and delivered not only the missing soup but ALSO TWO free desserts it came before we even had a chance to sit down and eat the food that we ordered. 100% props to them for acknowledging their mistake and going above & beyond. I'd probably order again anyways, but just for that I'd 1000% order again. Thank you Junction421! read more

This restaurant is amazing. Everything I have ordered has been delicious and the service has been awesome. Stephanie was our server and was phenomenal!! read more

The appetizers were good, but the sizes were a little small. They actually have some great drink specials - a list of different beers, mimosas, bloody Marys for $3. The buffalo wings were good, the ranch was a little watery. The deviled eggs were very good, just not enough! I had the steak sandwich (with horseradish) with fries - delish! The staff, including the managers were great. The managers actually came over to us, welcomes us, and checked on us a couple of times. The prices were about average. Overall, good experience, will visit again. read more

We live across the road and never knew what a great gem we had right in the neighborhood. Best burgers, chicken n waffles and fish n chips in town. Awesome service. Owner came and checked on us several times. Reasonable price. Heard their brunch is amazing too. Will be a regular spot we come to. read more

Went for brunch last Sunday and everything was wonderful. Food was amazing and the service was perfect. Can't wait to go again.

My family and I very much enjoyed the Easter Buffet! The carving station with prime rib and lamb with excellent horseradish and mint jelly sides; eggs benedicts; Gran Marnier blintz'; shrimp n grits, The smoked salmon; and many, many beautiful deserts were just a few of the reasons that this Easter buffet was one of the best I ever had. The management and staff were friendly and a well "oiled " team. Thank you!! read more

Went their fir brunch and I was impressed our food came out fast and the drinks were really good. The wait staff was easy to talk and prompt with our order. A+++++ service !!!! read more

Just curious... why are all the good reviews for this establishment hidden under "reviews not currently recommended". Does Yelp's software only allow negative reviews to be published? Sat at the bar, had a wonderful experience! The Blue Plate Special, pork shank, was delicious. Will definitely be back! read more

Great service. Filet mignon was excellent. Nice vibe. Love that the owner is involved with the operation, walking around, checking to see if everything was ok. Real positive experience. Highly recommend. read more

My family of 5 visited for the first time tonight. Our server was Becca and she was wonderful. She had a great personality and was very attentive. The food was amazing! We had margaritas, deviled eggs for an appetizer that were to die for, huge Carolina burgers, and dessert and it was only $100! The atmosphere is great. It is family friendly but could also be a nice date night. Will definitely be back!! read more

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My husband and I had a great experience here. Although I feel the theme and motif was somewhat confused, that wouldn't deter me from coming back. Our server Holly was friendly and very knowledgeable. The menu was diverse yet simple. The fried pimento cheese is a must! Great selection of wine and beer. We are looking forward to returning and trying something else next time! read more

$100 on one of the worst meals we've had in a long time. Wedge salad was lacking in bacon and the blue cheese dressing was nothing but white water. Mac n cheese with beef was cold when it came out. There also wasn't any beef. The 421 chicken was incredibly dry. Don't waste your trip on this one when there are many other options in the area. read more

Overall good experience. The menu is a little all over the place - ranging from spaghetti, burgers, shrimp and grits and the daily special was chicken & waffles. BUT - that being said, all of our food was good! The staff was friendly & professional and the restaurant was nice and clean. We will miss The OC - but will definitely be back! read more

This was a disappointment. Food was just... soggy and a little cold. Management seemed angry and frazzled. Only bright spot of the visit was our gracious server Kelsey. Probably won't be back. read more

Can't comment on the food but we came in on a Wednesday night, it was not busy inside, maybe 3 tables seated in our section. We waited 20 minutes before a server finally showed up to take our drink and meal order, after waiting another 15 minutes in the hopes that at least our drinks would show up we finally left. I can say that the hostess seemed very friendly and was very apologetic when we told her why we were leaving. read more

Just had the best experience! The day after a hurricane, and the whole staff was upbeat and our food was delicious! The manager was friendly and made sure everything was perfect with a few jokes thrown in. We felt very safe with how far they spaced each table. We will be back! read more

Great atmosphere and beautiful restaurant. Staff are extremely friendly. The fried pimento cheese balls are awesome!!! I ate the shrimp and grits, which were phenomenal. The wife had the pork tenderloins and they were tender and tasty. FYI, the kids pizza is huge (12") and tasty. Another in our party order the nachos and they were very good. Definitely try this place out. read more

We were a group of 12 men on a mission trip and the owner Jonathon treated us like Kings. Many got the meat loaf special and it was like home cooking! Many got the shrimp and grits all very satisfied! Highly recommended! read more

Last night was my first time eating here. My son is home ion summer break and I have been eating to eat here so we did. The staff are so nice and the food was wonderful. We had the 421 chicken and decided we were adding it to our favorites list. We can't wait to go back and try something new. read more

The best bartender ever. Food all cooked to order. Service is great. Sherry is the best. 3.00 Bloody Marys, cant beat it.

Nice place. The atmosphere is great for date nights. Nice choices for dinner with a daily special. People are friendly and pleasant. Try it for a nice experience. read more

Terrible service! Very limited menu. Food was ok at best. We were a party of 6 and all agree that we will not be back again...

"Meh". Nothing special. The positive were the fried pimiento cheese balls. As far as the rest, I ordered a hamburger which was not cooked to how I asked and I ordered a side salad instead of fries and was brought the wrong salad AND fries. Anyway, service was not good. We had a brand new waitress, which is fine- we have all been new once too, but I felt bad as it was clear she was not ready to be on her own waiting tables. For example we ordered a kettle one (vodka) on the ricks with olives and she had no idea what kettle one was and then brought just a shot of vodka. The rest of my dining party had fish and chips (mediocre) and the pasta special (just okay was the response from that person). It's just nothing special and we were hoping for better. read more

After seeing the previous reviews we were reluctant to give it a try but we were happy we did. We were a party of 10 on Saturday for brunch/lunch- food and service we all very good. With 10 of us the meals covered the menu and all were great. The server was attentive but relaxed at our pace. Manager was engaging at a few points during our visit. read more

The food was outstanding. I had short rib mac and cheese it was thick and creamy and delicious. My husband had fish & chips very good. They give you two meals in one serving. Owner came out and spoke to us and other tables good touch. Service was excellent. Would eat there again before we leave Carolina Beach. read more