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Mess Hall

4.3 (235 reviews)
Closed 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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The "Old Fashioned" burger with bacon. Worth every cent.
Daniel S.

The burgers are flavorful and very tasty. The restaurant is a nice relaxed environment. Come back for the tater tots. Always a winner.

Samburger with Scott's tots
Marty W.

Inside is usual bar scene. Music wasn't too loud. Was served quickly but service after was lacking. Food didn't disappoint and reviews hyping the burgers and tots are correct. Ordered Samburger and Scott's tots. Burger was tasty, flavorful and filling, even for someone who doesn't like smash burgers like me. Scott's tots was a surprise and so good.

Original Burger
Ben M.

I had the pleasure of stopping in for lunch today and let me begin by saying WOW. Living here for almost two years I was always confused as to how a tater tot business could survive in an area so saturated with good food but today's experience confirmed a lot of things. Yes, the tots were absolutely phenomenal but the burger I enjoyed was something different. The two patties smashed and stacked were something I've never experienced before. They may have been the freshest beef patties I've ever eaten as you could feel the unique texture of the hand crafted shaping, and taste the love they were made with. With all this being said, I really enjoyed the entire meal but one thing struck me odd about their service. The lady told me they don't have BBQ sauce. Not that they're out, or they have alternatives, straight up they do not serve bbq sauce at this establishment. To me this disappointment is inexcusable, and deducted a full star from my overall review. Mess Hall if you're listening, find some bbq sauce for us!!

Bourbon Bacon Jam Burger
Malcolm F.

"Mess Hall" was a very inviting place, the menu wasn't too big but had a variety of things to choose from. I had the Bourbon Bacon Jam Burger and my son had the 3pc chicken tenders with Mess Sauce. The burger was tender. Juicy and the buns were very soft. I really enjoy it. The chicken tenders were huge and seasoned really well. I personally did not care for the Mess Sauce but it wasn't "nasty". All meals are served with tater tots. The price was decent, I paid about $37 for both meals and that's with me adding two fountain drinks. Service was quick and there was more than enough seating.

Old Fashion
Nicole H.

I came back to Mess Hall after about 4 years, and I'm happy to say the quality is still the same! The food is just as amazing as I remember. They've changed locations since my last visit, but the flavor and consistency haven't missed a beat. The new spot has a great vibe clean, comfortable, and welcoming. The staff was friendly and attentive, and I love that they now offer adult beverages, which is a nice touch!

Drink special
Amy S.

My kiddo gobbled up the kids burger so did I. They do have lemonade and the cashier was willing to get it from the bar. Very casual place inside. Dinner for 3 adults one child is $75 dollars with one cocktail and four fountain drinks. Great patio but we are from Cali and the heat was too much! Missing one star because we would prefer fries over tots.

BLT
Gabriel C.

We kicked off our morning at The Mess Hall right at opening--and while it was still quiet, the vibes were already promising! The decor? Totally on point. You can tell this place comes alive during events or weekend rushes--definitely somewhere we'd want to return when it's buzzing. Now let's talk food: I had to try their BLT--it wasn't a showstopper, but their breakfast burger? Total redemption! Add in their crispy, golden tater tots on the side, and you've got a winning combo. Everything hit the spot, and the service was friendly and fast. Early visit or not, The Mess Hall delivered a great first impression. We'll be back for the full experience--next time with a crowd!

Interior bar
Theresa Z.

It was an ok experience. I wish they had coffee iced options in morning but I'm so glad a new coffee place goes in soon one store down. I liked how they collab on events with the rift. The rift owns the middle yard so it's not open until the rift opens. The staff is not as attentive as other places. That said they were thoughtful about accommodating my youngest who is a bit crazy at times. A real joy to restaurants. lol parking is easy and has some on property but there is also handicap spot too. Bathrooms are no where near entrance which is great and tucked away. The vibe is very casual and it's a great place to meet friends to hang out grab breakfast or lunch and or work imo but it may get loud during day from what I can tell. The menu while fixed is modifiable to tailor around allergies etc. I like the food is fresh and the place is spacious and clean. Will I go back?...., probably. But I'm not jumping to untili try other places, if that makes sense

Tots and Burgers
Michael H.

What a great way to enjoy some delicious food with friends. Met up with some friends here at the Mess Hall and was pleasantly surprised with how comfortable the atmosphere was inside. Nested in a nice suburban area of Wilmington, the Mess Hall sits as a quaint little burger joint with a well stocked little bar and generous seating. The menu options are somewhat limited, but they are all great. The tots are tasty and the burgers are juicy and smothered in delicious toppings and sauces. While the staff seemed a little direct and not overly friendly, they remained professional and conducted themselves as expected with nothing significantly exceptional to report. Everything tasted great and if I can recommend any one thing to anyone, it would be to get a shake for dessert! They are over the top delicious lol. Looking forward to going back soon!

Original I'm sure it doesn't come with the bite lol
Tia M.

For a girl who grew up on a cattle farm and had eaten some of the best beef in the world.... Wilmington NC takes the burger crown!!! Mess hall where have you been my whole entire life? My son and I had an appointment earlier in the day and found mess hall for our burger craving!!! Big parking lot with lots of outdoor seating, plus indoor! Cute decor with lots of plants all over!!! Plant lovers unite! Tytan got the Sam burger and I got the original omg the sauce the onion straws the bun!!' I'm not a brioche bun girl but this one was so good! The whole burger I'm about to make the hour drive to get one right now lol. My son's bday is in may and he has already asked for that to be his bday dinner!! We aren't tots fans so we didn't enjoy them but we did try them and they are nice and crunchy and tasty! But having the burger was enough! We also got shakes. Service is great! Ahhh please come up to Jacksonville we need you here too!!!

Vegan smashburger
Charlene C.

Got breakfast at the new location. It's much bigger than the old location with plenty of outdoor and indoor seating. They have alcohol options too. A little chilly inside (weather outside is 66°). We got the breakfast burger ($10) and breakfast burrito ($9). Both were good, but the breakfast burger tasted better. I think the breakfast burrito would taste better with the mess sauce. The burrito came with a chipotle mayo, and avocado Crema. Didn't really see much of the avocado Crema. The sauce/crema in the burrito was a bit tart. Tortilla for the burrito was thin, I would've preferred a bit thicker tortilla. The burrito was filling for me-was satisfied with just half of the burrito. You can also add extra protein for an additional price which I didn't do. Tots came with the breakfast burger. Free refills on coffee. Coffee is from local Vigilant Hope Roasting.

The Samburger
Kirby P.

Came to Mess Hall on recommendation & I will now be recommending it to anyone who's looking for a place in ILM. You order at the counter & you're given a number to place at your table where food is delivered. It's a fairly spacious dining room & open concept. They have a limited menu of burgers but they do them well. I love smash burgers & the Samburger was absolutely amazing & so flavorful. I loved the crispy onions, grilled onions, mess sauce & crispy bacon. Usually I do not get a double patty, even with smash burgers, but I really enjoyed the flavor of the burgers. The tots were also crispy, just how I like & the sauces were delicious. I'll absolutely be coming back next time I'm in town!

Aimee N.

My son and I dined here today because I have heard nothing but great things over the years. The location has a lot of parking and I love the vibe (both indoors and outdoors) . The female server who took our order was really friendly and I loved her enthusiasm. I eat healthy and so there was literally not one thing on the menu that I could order (which was disappointing). My son however, ordered the sarnburger and added bacon and cheese to the tots. Pricing was average for burgers. We sat down and waited a while for the food (and there wasn't hardly anyone in there) Tots were delicious but were not that hot. They were awesome, though. The burger was also very good with the bun being the best part. He really likes the onion straws and sauce on it I definitely recommend coming here do a great vibe and great burger! Also, he loves the Oreo milkshake

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Best burger and tots combo I have ever had, the Scott's Tots were amazing. Food came out quick and a chill but lively environment.

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Had a couple great IPAs and a very delicious smash burger with fries. Very cool atmosphere too!

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Great food and service. Burgers were on point and a good beer selection. Really a neat concept

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Food is awesome The Sam burger is awesome very well. Made the tots are very good I'll definitely be back

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Best burger I had in a long time, and very messy. I am.very picky on my burgers and enjoyed this one very much.

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Oklahoma’s Original Burger

3.9
(99 reviews)
3.3 mi

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.

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Fox’s Hole In The Wall

Fox’s Hole In The Wall

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The Big Wes' Little Wieners were so good.. the service was incredibly kind and personable. I was in…read morethe area for work and popped in for dinner and was so glad that I did so. They were knowledgeable about the area and happy to share and the food and drinks were phenomenal. Definitely worth while checking out.

I was out in Wilmington for a training and was looking for something a little bit different and off…read morethe beaten path...and THIS. WAS. IT. This place will be a must-stop for me every trip, I think. I was a little intimidated by the small menu, because though I'm not really a picky eater, I do like to have options. I settled on the Big Easy Po' Boy and Garlic Parm Curly Fries, and not only did they not disappoint...but omg. I'm drooling just thinking about both. The fries were perfectly crispy; and the flavor of the garlic parm--12/10. The sandwich was outstanding; I just wish I had brought a friend to split it with. And it was MESSY. Not a great first date food, if you're looking for something easy to eat. But, absolutely worth it. The sauce on the sandwich was so good, and the beef was tender. The baguette was perfectly toasted and crunchy, yet chewy. Fox's Hole in the Wall lives up to its name in that it is a hole in the wall; it's only a block off Front Street, but you definitely might miss this place if you're not looking for it. And that's a shame, because of how good the food is. And the bartender/server and chef both made this feel like the type of place you'd become a regular; they were friendly, and the service was quick. If you're looking for a cozy place with amazing food, be sure to check out Fox's Hole in the Wall.

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