Always delicious! Not fast food and made when you order -…read moreso always fresh! Service is always superior!

We had an excellent experience at this restaurant when passing through town. The food was amazing…read moreand the staff were very friendly. We were also able to bring our two quiet dogs inside to eat which was a major bonus.

I could not find the restaurant. Kinda disappointed. They need to take a picture of the outside of…read morethe building there in and put up a sign

I just visited for the first time and the food, ambiance, and service were amazing! Our server,…read moreRiley, was very attentive, friendly, and helpful with food suggestions. Samantha, the manager, also came by our table to make sure we were enjoying our meal and she seemed very supportive of the staff. I'll definitely be returning!

- Very pleased with our beer - Potato pancakes: perfectly…read morecooked and crispy - Trio of sausages: a nice spread, spicy sausage could have used more kick and kraut could have used more bite - Brussels sprouts: this was my favorite! A generous serving - pretzels: soft and pillowy I forgot our server's name but she was lovely AND attentive. Thank you! Can't wait to return and try more offerings!

The German Cafe is located on the lower level of the Cotton Exchange in Downtown Wilmington, NC…read more There is a parking lot, and they do validate parking. The restaurant opened back in 1985 and has been open ever since. The historic building and German theme add to the experience. The restaurant has seating on three levels, with a bar and some tables when you walk in, and two smaller dining areas on the other levels. The staff even dress in traditional attire. The architecture itself is incredible, showcasing the original 40-foot hand-carved pine beams from the 1860s cotton warehouse. Even the foundational stones holding up the restaurant space are repurposed from old ship ballast stones left behind at the 19th-century port by passing trade vessels! I chose to sit on the middle level because it was decorated with beautiful cuckoo clocks, which fondly reminded me of my own trip to Germany's Black Forest region and of visiting a clock factory there, where I saw the massive cuckoo clocks. For my meal, I ordered the pork schnitzel, which came served with warm German potato salad, sweet red cabbage, and a crisp cucumber salad. The pork schnitzel was cooked absolutely perfectly and tasted so good. I knew German potato salad was traditionally served warm, but I wasn't quite expecting the strong tang of the vinegar, though I thoroughly enjoyed the cabbage and cucumbers. To finish the meal, I debated between the German chocolate cake and the apple strudel. I ultimately chose the strudel for a more authentic experience, as German chocolate cake is actually an American creation rather than a traditional German one. The strudel arrived warm and was incredibly tasty!

I've been wanting to go here, but now I am not. I'm…read moreabsolutely disgusted to hear that a mother can't even share food off of her plate with her baby/child without being nickel and dimed for it. How could you charge extra for that? She's not even getting extra food! This is shameful. I've attached the post that was on the one of the Wilmington pages.

I love their fish and chips and the tartar sauce. The service is great. It is quite dark in there,…read morebut I always know what I want so I don't even need to look at the menu.

This was our first time here and it didn't disappoint! Word to the wise- be ready to wait 1.5 hours…read morefor a table. We came yesterday and didn't want to wait but then came back today and got our group on the list and waited. Note that the parking close by is expensive and they won't seat you if your whole party isn't there within 5 minutes of texting that your table is ready. So yep- plan to wait and sit around. Inside it's pub style, bar available and good music, but not much seating which explains the wait ;) We ordered the 109 Chestnut Chicken Sandwich, the Hot Roasted Pork Sandwich and the Reuben. Our waitress recommended not getting the onion rings app and to do it as sides to save money, and man, we had SO MANY leftovers. The pork sandwich is super good but so filling. I could only eat half with all the onion rings! The Reuben was absolutely delicious and I would 1000% get that again. The best thing on the menu in our opinion: the Cheese Steak Egg Rolls with chipotle mayo- OMG. We will DREAM about these!!! I haven't seen these talked about much- TRY THEM, they were literally mouth watering and I would have eaten them as an entree and not an app! Overall we would come back again, just be prepared to wait forever for a table and you won't be disappointed!

Absolutely love this restaurant, from the customer service, the friendly list of the staff, the…read moreportion sizes, the atmosphere. The restaurant is a solid 9 out of 10. I would give a 10 out of 10 however I never do that because we can improve somehow however this place is fantastic.

This food truck was recommended a few times in a food group I'm part of, so I was excited to try it…read morewhen it was at an event near me. I love German food and there are not many options in the triangle. The good. The bratwurst with kraut. I didn't get a pic of this, but it was a good portion, cooked well, and very good. Unfortunately, we found the rest of our order bland, slightly burned, and underwhelming. The potato pancake, schnitzel, and mushroom gravy all really needed seasoning. I wish the schnitzel came with lemon wedges too (personal preference?). The schnitzel was cooked nicely, whereas the pancake was slightly burned in spots.

I hadn't eaten at J. Betski's in ages and was very happily blown away by my meal last night. The…read moremenu offers everything you might be looking for: hearty big plates as well as satisfying salads, very fresh.The staff is attentive and prompt . Drinks yummy all around. My flank steak on vegetables and potatoes was a slam dunk on a sweltering night. Will visit more often, on my repeat!!!!

I have to laugh at myself for this.... I was so underwhelmed on my first visit here we almost din't…read morecome back, and now this is THE restaurant I bring people to when they visit us from out of town. It must have been an off night, I must have been grumpy, and my taste buds must have broken or something is basically all I can say for myself, but I'm SO glad I went back. J Betski's has consistently good food and their servers are always nice. They take reservations now, and you order through a QR code on the table, so it's an easy peasy experience, but if you need help there is also someone around for that. I am OBSESSED with their potato crisps and their simple cucumber salad. I get those every time we visit. They change the menu often enough to keep you interested in new things, but always have their staples available too. I'm a big fan of their Schnitzel and pirogies. My husband RAVES about their Smoked Brisket Burger. I would also argue that their Truffle Deviled Eggs are the best thing on the menu when they have them. They have great cocktails and a large beer selection. The only difficult thing about eating here is having limited space in my stomach because everything is seriously so good. Bonus: they have a dog friendly heated patio.

My husband and I went to Ashten's for a date night and had an amazing night! The decor in the pub…read moreside was comfy and moody. The staff were very knowledgable and attentive. And of course the food was the best part. Everything was perfectly cooked and delicious. Definitely a new favorite place!

Another 5 star evening at Ashten's! Tuesday we celebrated…read moreour 23rd anniversary at a favorite establishment here in Southern Pines and how many times to you enjoy not only the food and cocktails, the attentive wait staff and run into your next door neighbors? Not often enough. Thank you once again for making our celebration memorable!