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    Katy's Grill and Bar

    3.5 (70 reviews)
    InexpensiveBars, American
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    KATY'S GRILL AND BAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Live music
    Good for groups

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    Amazing food and service. Drinks were also amazing and strong! Our waitress was very attentive and nice to us.

    Aimee N.

    The outside bar area is amazing!! They have a very large deck area with water misters and live music. Every Sunday is Grateful Dead tribute bands from 2-5. Today Dirty Head played. The bartender was really great and handled a lot of people. You can have the full food menu outside, too. Children and animals are allowed and I was very impressed by the scene.

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    Mike H.

    Hands down the best chicken wings we've encountered since moving to Wilmington. It's the atypical "dive" atmosphere, which goes hand in hand with great chicken wings. First chicken wings we've had down here that remind us of Upstate NY chicken wings.

    Always smiling behind the bar
    Allie U.

    Katy's is a great neighborhood bar in midtown. They have very friendly down to Earth bartenders and cheap daily drink specials. It's easy to fall into good conversations with the regulars and sooner than you think you might just become a regular yourself. There's always sports games on the TVs or live music/karaoke singers to watch. There are several indoor and outdoor seating areas as well as pool/ping pong tables. The kitchen pumps out hot food all day and also serves the bar side for most of the night. Food service is fast and I have honestly never had a bad meal here. Highlights include: The Ruben and Club sandwiches, chili cheese fries, cheesesteaks, homemade chips, and yes Jell-O shots. They've got awesome wing sauces too... The boyfriend always gets dry rubbed lemon pepper with a touch of melted butter, but my favorite so far was teriyaki mixed with spicy garlic SO good. Jerry Allen's+Katy's is a winning combo!

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    17 days ago

    What a fun place. Great dive bar with solid food. Cool vibe and the staff/service is amazing!

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    I was craving hotdogs do I decided to give them a try. The food did not disappoint. Fast service and great prices.

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    The food was terrible. It obviously was cooked in old grease. That horrible taste was obvious

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    Delicious food and amazing service! All around great environment. Kristen was an awesome server, 10/10 will be coming back!

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    Our server was new and attentive, food came out hot and good tasting! Will definitely make this a neighborhood spot'

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    Always got food & great staff. My go to for breakfast when family or friends are in town.

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    Quick cheap good food. Service is good. Wish it was a little cleaner. Will probably order again through take out.

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    Molly Pitcher's American Grill

    4.4(208 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    The vibes here are so great! Love the story behind the restaurant's name and a powerful woman!…read more Came here on Saturday for lunch right at opening & we were surprised by how busy it got shortly after. Speaks for itself. The Saturday special was wings & a $5 selected pint! The pint special was a Oktoberfest beer which was fun because usually it's something that isn't really worth the $5 at most places. I got the BYO burger, my husband got the Betsy Ross & my daughter got the kids cheeseburger. Get the Molly's sauce with the fries- it has such great flavor! We all enjoyed our food and had 3 empty plates. Service was fast & all the staff we encountered was very nice. The outdoor patio with tables is always an added bonus for seating options!

    Nice spot for a quality Sunday brunch. When we arrived, there was a pretty significant wait…read more However, they were able to get us seated faster than the estimated 45 minutes. Unfortunately, we were by the door, and it was a little chilly with people coming in and out, but I totally understand that they have to pack in tables due to being so busy. Service was friendly and quick, and they were very patient with the fact that a member of our party was late arriving. I went with the Oh Molly, which included 3 eggs, bacon, sausage, homefries, grits & a biscuit with mollasses butter. They let me sub in double bacon since I don't eat sausage. The main draw for that dish for me was the molasses butter. The molasses flavor wasn't as strong as I was hoping, but it was still really tasty. The biscuit was soft and perfect, I liked the grits, the eggs were cooked right. There was room for improvement on the hashbrowns. For such a busy spot, the gender-segregated single stall restrooms did have a bit of a wait. So, just keep that in mind. Also, when they are busy, their parking lot does fill up. We struggled a bit with parking. I'd definitely stop in again!

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    You walk into Fish Bites hoping it's still the same place you've trusted over the years--and I'll…read moresay it right up front: it is. Maybe even a touch better. The Food We went straight for what matters. * Chilean Sea Bass -- cooked right, flaky, moist, and seasoned without trying to show off. That's how it's supposed to be done. No nonsense, just good fish handled properly. * Fish Bites (house specialty) -- lightly battered, crispy without being greasy, and paired with both Thai chili and tartar sauces. That combo works. You don't fix what isn't broken, and thankfully they didn't. * Ponzu Tuna Tacos -- these were the standout. Fresh, flavorful, balanced. The ponzu brings just enough bite without overpowering the tuna. If you're going there and skip these, that's on you. Sides held their own--fresh vegetables with a good sauté, and coleslaw that didn't taste like it came out of a tub somewhere in the back. Service Our server, Kali (K-A-L-I), did things the old-school way--attentive without hovering, friendly without being fake. That's getting rare these days, and it's worth mentioning. Value Two people, solid seafood, no corners cut: $67.15 total. In today's world? That's not just fair--that's impressive. Final Take New ownership can sometimes mean a place loses its identity. That didn't happen here. Fish Bites still delivers what made it a favorite--fresh seafood, straightforward preparation, and consistency. If anything, they've tightened things up just enough to notice

    This place had been on my list to try and I was excited to go for a team lunch. The space is small…read morebut has a back bar area and some outdoor seating too. But not the best view with the gas station. Our waitress was nice and attentive. We started with the Oyster Bombs, which were cheesy and delicious. I also got the clam chowder which was hearty and very satisfying. For my main meal, I had the stuffed flounder. It was rich and packed with flavor. I picked the mixed veggies and garlic mashed potatoes as my sides. I ended up taking half home because I was so full! Plus, we got a few slices of cake to share at the office in the afternoon. Everyone enjoyed our meal. I'll definitely be back.

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    Copper Penny

    4.4(1.4k reviews)
    3.9 mi
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    Finally! After many years, we made it back to Copper Penny! On our return trip from Southport we…read morestopped in downtown to grab a bite before heading home. We started walking around and my wonderful wife suggested Copper Penny. Absolutely! There was a short wait for a table, but we didn't mind. The inside is almost like we remember it. We did notice the menu is a lot smaller. The last time we dined here was around ten years ago. Definitely plenty of options. We went with the onion ring appetizer, Cobb salad, and the BBQ Burger. The atmosphere of Copper Penny is the same. Definitely missed this place. After a short wait our food was brought out. Everything was delicious. This is just an update, but we still love Copper Penny and will continue to return.

    Went on a Saturday night, no reservations. Told 45 minutes at 7 for a table of 5 but seated within…read more25. Our server was wonderful, super helpful and nice. Inside we a long and narrow, mostly large wooden booths and a large bar. Darker. Started with sodas, a beer, and the dragonfruit mimosa (I didn't wind up drinking/liking the flavor- but also didnt say anything as honestly know my taste better. Sharing feedback for others that it is on the sweeter side- which you may love). Buffalo chicken sandwich, sauce on side with fries. Enjoyed, typical but large sandwich. Chicken pita, enjoyed- fries on side. Philly cheesesteak with Caesar salad side- really liked. Owner is from Philly, which made a difference. Grilled chicken with side Cobb salad- lots of cheese and mushrooms and onions. Super delicious bread- soft with some flake since still crunch and not soggy. Salad was fresh and delicious. Pork sandwich- my husband liked, it was good but I didn't love the meat flavor. Concepts with having spinach and such was great. Manager/owner(?) came by to each table too. Definitely worth a trip to explore- fresh ingredients. Next time the wings...

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    4.7(59 reviews)
    3.4 mi
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    We made another visit here, this time for dinner, and with different friends who have not visited…read moreSouth Front Tavern before. It was great weather this night, so we opted for an outside table that was in total shade. Very comfortable. Our server came by for drink orders. We had no appetizers this visit and went right into entrees. We tried the Port City Burger, the Gnocchi with chicken, cilantro lime shrimp quesadillas and the salmon tacos. Everything was delicious. The only complaint I would have is that the Salmon Tacos was a bit small. The dish is two small tacos with a side of tortilla chips. There is no salsa, no pico de gallo, no slaw. I was actually sorry that I didn't get an appetizer. I was still a little hungry after I finished. We didn't want any of the dessert offered this time. Again, everything was great. Service, food, atmosphere, outside patio. Just my dish was a little less in size. I will keep that in mind next time we visit. I'm not sure something like this would be changed on the menu, but I still wanted to voice my opinion. Still a great place with a great menu and service. If the weather is good, opt for the patio. It is really nice sitting out there.

    Came in for dinner at South Front Tavern with two colleagues who between them have nearly fifty…read moreyears of North Carolina under their belts. I'm the St. Louis visitor in the group, here to be educated on what Southern cooking is supposed to taste like. The verdict by the end of the night was mixed. The space itself is cute and clean, with an industrial-chic, open feel inside, but it gets very loud once it fills up, like hard to hear your side neighbor loud. We lucked into a set of club chairs in a corner away from the main dining area, which knocked the noise down enough that we could hear each other. Without that, I'm honestly not sure we would have stayed. The host didn't blink at seating us over there, and the wait staff throughout the night was friendly. Drinks were fine across the table. My grilled peach old fashioned was the only one I tried, and I was hoping for a sharper, smokier profile, what I got leaned peachy without much else going on. The clams my friend ordered had a little grit in them, so not perfectly cleaned, but the flavor was there. The six-hour baby back ribs was a great start, great sauce, not smothered, fall-off-the-bone tender, the kind of thing I'd come back for. I didn't get a photo because we tore into them too fast, which tells you most of what you need to know. After that, things got uneven. The pork empanadas are listed with an ancho chili jam, but no jam or sauce came with ours. The pastry was crisp and tasty, but the pork inside was under-seasoned, and we left a whole empanada on the plate. The crab cakes was the bigger letdown, my friend, who grew up in Maryland and knows what a crab cake should be, said hers tasted more like a flat, minced patty (possibly with fish filler) than actual crab. She didn't finish it. My gumbo ya-ya had chicken, shrimp, and andouille, but the sauce was thin and tomato-forward where I was hoping for, and a richer sauce. Spice was fine; the whole thing just landed middle-of-the-road. Desserts split the difference. The key lime crème brûlée was genuinely excellent, I'd order it again on its own. The North Carolina blueberry bread pudding was beautifully plated but a little dry in execution for use. We left half of it. One thing worth flagging: the restaurant closes at 8:30, and at 8:30 sharp, with us still finishing dessert, the music came on with the unmistakable "we're closed" energy, even though we'd arrived at 7 and no one else was wandering in late. It made the end of the meal feel rushed in a way that didn't match the otherwise warm service. 3.4 starts out of 5. To be fair: we didn't leave feeling the food was bad, just that we'd ordered into the weaker half of the menu. Our server highly recommended the skillet mac and cheese and the quesadillas, and the skillet cornbread looked great online - we just didn't pull the triggers. We have generous optimism a version of this meal that goes much better than ours did, and on a second visit I'd lean into those recommendations. For now, though, with friends in town and a list of places I haven't tried yet, I probably won't be steering people here for your one night in Wilmington. I'd come back to give it a fairer second shot if I lived here.

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    Two Guys Grille

    4.6(152 reviews)
    7.9 mi
    $$

    Amazing find for is on a little weekend getaway. Stopped in on the perfect weather day and had the…read moreperfect lunch. Great food, great service. Just right!

    The ambiance is great here! I was greeted immediately as I walked inside. I was told I could sit…read moreanywhere. It was just me today so I chose the bar. Closed captioned tvs playing MLB and I'm able to watch the expeditor get the food out, but place a close eye on orders as they go out. I love this because she is on point and I even heard her say to the kitchen, "Guys, this cheesesteak has been sitting too long for me! Re-Fire!! My type of lady and I love how they made the quick re-fire. Everyone seems happy from the staff to the customers! I found this place on YELP and while I'm drinking a few beers, I already know what I am going to order--Large Garden salad, no tomatoes or cucumbers, and add a crab cake! The crab cakes that I've have seen coming out the kitchen look authentic and not made with fillers! I'm excited! They have pickle spears so you already know that I need at least 4. I'm a happy camper hanging out at the bar! I'm here for a week but it's already looking like I'll be back before I leave! Great job Two Guys!! Only question is: Who are these two guys with this concept?!? Lol. Andddd, it's getting crowded in here! It's 6:45p on a Sunday! I picked a great spot. Thanks YELP!

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