This is a beatuful place for southern food. An extremly large party was sat just prior us being sat, so this does color the review. We had long wait times and lukewarm food. This does not appear to normally be the case. The staff did look like they were tryin their bast, and the owner was walking around try to help anyway they could. We tried the queso, island burger, and the fried chicken waffle sliders. The queso was a great concept but was extremly salty. Burger was look warm and little overcooked. The Waffle Sliders were amazing, but the fries were cold. All of the food was good in concept just this day was not executed well Overall i still think this place is worth a visit. I think our timing was the biggest issue. You could tell the staff was little stressed but trying their best. read more

Came in and there was NO WAIT - which is always a plus! We were seated at the bar and Chip, the bartender, began to take care of us. The menu here, I think, is a little different, but I was excited to try something new. I ended up getting the 'Southern Fried Chicken Cornbread Sliders' and they really GOODT (with a t...lol)! They were really busy, but our food came out pretty quick! The staff was exceptional. They are opened for Dinner only which starts at 5. If you're ever in the area, give them a try! read more

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Mixed bag for my experience at Rumcow. Nice atmosphere and decor. Ordered a few drinks to start which came out decently quick and were pretty good. Got different apps to share, brussel sprout app was way too small, tuna tacos were great. Had some salads which were nothing special and the burger was decent. The real problem was food took almost an hour to come out and was sporadic on what came out, leaving some people with no food while others had their full meals. There was no update along the way about a long food wait or a warning which would have been appreciated. read more

Busy place, so definitely need reservations, and don't trust the Yelp online one to work. We had used that, but informed it wasn't working properly with their system upon arrival, so call to be sure. They were able to work us into the bar area. Cocktails were truly special and crafted. The food was solid and service was very good. 3.5 stars, but rounding up hoping they get the reservation issues resolved to make for a smother experience. read more

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Our family of five came before a comedy show. Our cocktails were subpar. We ordered several appetizers and some entrées; most were under salted and not very flavorful. The burger was not cooked the way it was ordered. The french fries were not seasoned at all. I will say that our waiter was friendly and efficient. We got multiple apps including avocado fries, chicken wraps, and chicken sliders..... none were that flavorful. We were all disappointed since we checked with Yelp before we went! read more

Service was quick and very friendly! Tasty dishes and decent portions with fun cocktail options. One inconsequential complaint is the shape of the salad bowl, hard to mix up without spilling everything on the table. read more

It was all worth it! Delicious, prices were fantastic and the restaurant looks beautiful! The services was good too. We will be back for sure! read more

Live Rumcow but tonight we were overrun by nats throughout our meal. They were all over our food and drinks. Manager really needs to make some changes and get the place cleaned up. read more

We love this place! Great drinks, and really good, special food. When you go out, you want something different that you know you're paying for quality and that is exactly what you get here. My fiancé accidentally got the wrong order (it was loud, and the names are similar so the waitress probably heard a different name), but he said it was the best mistake because his burger was incredible. We always try to take our out of town guests here because it is so good. The seating is not the comfiest, and the room gets quite loud, but it is definitely a top pick in my house. read more

We stopped there Saturday night and took open seats at the bar. We ordered drinks which came promptly and then ordered Tuna Tataki for an appetizer. It was delicious but took about 45 minutes to get. The burger and grilled chicken salad never came. By 9:15 there weren't very many people left and we were assured our food would be coming shortly. The final straw was when others who came in long after us were getting their food and we didn't. We left money on the bar for the drinks and appetizer and left. We will not be back! read more

Absolutely would never go back here. The best think about it was the decor. The service was meh. It was as if we were an inconvenience and the waiter was annoyed to serve us. None of the cocktails or food had any flavor. So bland. We asked for salt and pepper which helped but it still felt almost as if at that point you were hiding it. We went her for my daughter's birthday. She was so disappointed she cried at the table. Not worth it. read more

Good food, good drinks, good service, chilled sophisticated ambiance! I visited the evening before my birthday for drinks and the day after my birthday for dinner. The bartenders are kind, helpful, and make great drinks! Definitely coming back next time I'm in Wilmington! The crispy pork belly pockets and charred brussel sprouts were amazing! read more

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My wife and I stopped in again last night, no issues with making reservations on Yelp. Service and entrees (Korean Flanks Steak & the nights special, Chicken Marsala) were very good. Reasonable portions. The only downside- the small round table in the window (for two), not much room, and those chairs, others sitting arounds us on the "stage" made the same comment, uncomfortable. Go for the service and food. read more

Rumcow is a great place to meet friends for dinner. The service was amazing, very attentive. The food was fabulous! We will return!

A group of us made reservations to come here prior to going on a walking ghost tour, and we had a lovely experience. Frankly, we had a very difficult time deciding what we wanted to order, because everything on the menu sounded delicious! We ended up ordering several different items and sharing. First, we started off with the queso cheese dip, which was a blend of goat cheese, gruyere cheese, and avocado - so interesting! It came with a bountiful supply of chips. We also ordered the Cordon Bleu fries, which thin cut spuds with fried spinach, basil, prosciutto, gruyere, and bacon aioli layered on top. It was so good! Then, some of us opted for some healthy dishes, including the grilled chicken salad and char crusted tuna (both of which were reportedly delicious). Others of us opted for the less healthy but too-good-to-pass-up choices. I went with the Nashville fried chicken and waffle sliders, which come with Sriracha hot honey and maple butter. Although I was so full that I was a little uncomfortable, I have no regrets. It was fantastic! The prices were very reasonable for the quality and quantity of food. The service was excellent, and we had a wonderful time. I would love to come back, and I would recommend this restaurant to anyone in the area! read more

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I am an all American, beer loving, burger eating kind of girl. I'm always on the hunt for a high quality, not too greasy or over stacked, affordable, well cooked burger, and Rum Cow's got it! The Rum Cow Burger is topped with prosciutto, bacon aioli, peach rum chutney and arugula, served up on a brioche bun; like the restaurant itself, it's the perfect combination of fancy and casual! Rum Cow is located downtown, adjacent to Front St, the main downtown street filled with bars, restaurants, shopping and entertainment, and just a couple blocks from the Cape Fear Riverwalk. It's an intimate setting with primarily small group tables and bar seating. They do take requests for larger parties with call ahead notice. They also have Delivery and Takeout options through the Yelp app. If you're looking for a nice intimate spot to host your rehearsal dinner or other private party, they offer the upstairs deck free of charge (last I heard), which seats 25. Being that their name is "Rum" Cow, most of their cocktails are rum based and range from $6-10. Ironically, Rum is the one spirit I do not ever indulge in, however, I still strongly recommend this bar as I've had ever other drink on their menu and loved them all! If I had to choose a favorite it would be the Fig Town which consists of Bulliet Whiskey, lime juice, local cinnamon fig jam, and orange bitters. The Spiced Peach Marg (with no triple sec) would be my second choice, and the Smokin' Gun would be my third. Rum Cow is top of my list for date night spots in the Wilmington area. Great for dinner, drinks and walking downtown/the riverwalk, post indulgence. Singles, no need to feel left out, this is also one of my favorite spots to go grab dinner and a drink alone after work, sitting at the bar and catching up on phone notifications, etc. The parking sitch is hit or miss - Sometimes street parking is open right out front, metered but free after 6:30 pm. Other times I park in one of the many parking garages around the area that are free for the first 90 minutes. Once you're parked, you can pretty much walk to everything you need in this area. A+ location, A+ restaurant and bar. read more

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Salty salty food - don't recommend! Very hyped. Service was okay but food was very salty, making it unpalatable... Don't recommend you guys going!!! read more

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I've been meaning to come here FOREVER so when we were deciding where to go for dinner last night, it was the obvious choice. We arrived around 7:30 and the place was pretty packed. The bar is full service, so we were able to snag seats there immediately. (Side note - one of the few places in town that takes reservations! I didn't know so we didn't have them, but I love that for next time). To start, I ordered a special, the Smokeshow. The mezcal, pineapple, and smoked salt made for an AMAZING drink. My husband got the classics daiquiri and it was also fantastic. Next up, we ordered the chicken salad to share, and I got the fried chicken sliders while he got the rum cow burger. There are very few salads I find worthy of more detail, but this one was excellent. I think a lot of the time very little focus is given to the chicken being thrown on the salad, but this one was seasoned really well and cooked perfectly. The chicken sliders were fried really well and I loved them on cornbread. The portion was pretty large - I could definitely split the salad and sliders and be satisfied. My husband enjoyed his burger as well; he did mention that he wished the burger itself had more seasoning but the toppings made up for it. Finally, I tried the spiced peach margarita and he got the classic painkiller. Both drinks were super tasty. We will definitely be back! read more

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I ate at the bar and Shannon was tending. She was awesome reviewing drink and food specialties. Jenn who I believe was the restaurant mgr checked in on my food, and drink service and was awesome. Highly recommend this establishment and their high end choice of all selections and service. You won't be disappointed. Tim read more

All the food was delicious! I don't eat shrimp but they cooked that to perfection! The place inside is definitely a mood.

A great date night place in Wilmington. My fiancé and I met some friends in Wilmington for a long weekend and this was the first place we stopped. The dishes were unique enough but still delicious. We were seated quickly and the staff was extremely friendly! Would definitely recommend!! read more

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Always exceptional! Love going to this cute small restaurant before a show! Easy walk to the Wilson Center! Craft cocktails are great and Paige was a great server! Lots of great choices on the App menu! The Polento with shrimp were excellent! Asian tots tasty, although one was a little soggy over another persons! Loved the Venetian drink! read more

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Cool atmosphere and diverse menu with tasty flavors Drinks were also great Would recommend reserving on weekends read more

If you're planning on coming here during normal mealtimes, I highly recommend you make a reservation! It's worth it! The food is delicious, the service is excellent, and the atmosphere is very chic! I ordered the Rumcow Burger with prosciutto, bacon aioli, peach rum chutney, arugula, and a brioche bun--yum! The restaurant was also very conscientious of one of my friends with food restrictions! I'm looking forward to coming back during one of their Monday-night drink specials! read more

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The food here is pretty damn good. It is a small restaurant with limited seating. There is a bar area. Menu is an asian fusion. Lots of different items to select from. The pork belly pockets are damn good. in fact, everything we ate was very good. Check out the cocktail menu, very good drinks on it. Trust me, I am a professional drinker (pro bowl player). Highly recommend. read more

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The building and atmosphere was very pretty, but after that everything went down hill. Our waiter seemed like he was annoyed to be taking our orders, one of the only vegetarian options for my friend had been changed but not updated online or the menu, and none of our meals tasted like there was any seasoning used. The burger even tasted charred or burnt. Such a bummer for a birthday dinner. read more

Smaller restaurant in downtown Wilmington but don't look past it! Super cute interior and the service was excellent. We had a larger group and the drinks and food came out right away and piping hot. The cocktails are fun and super tasty. I got the island burger and fries and MAN, the pineapple salsa tied the saltiness and spiciness together beautifully. Great for a date night and a smaller group, but be sure to call to see if they can accommodate a larger group. Must go again! read more

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The food was cold to our table and had little to no seasoning. We seen our waitress twice. If I had an opinion on the environment, I would say that you cannot talk with the person you are with without yelling. This place is for white suburban Karen's. read more

Food is exceptional. Cocktails are beyond delicious. Service solid. A must do experience and you are welcome for the opportunity for eat here. 5 star all the way. read more

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Was excited to try this place but ended up spending over $150 for 2 people for terrible service and sub-par food. Server barely checked on us (2x during the 2.5 hour meal- which only took that long because I think they drove to Walmart to get more plain white rice) seemed shocked when asked for recommendations. The seared tuna was poorly cooked and only served with plain white rice and the mushiest asparagus that I've ever seen. I ordered a drink just after we got appetizers and the drink showed up after we had finished our meals and were waiting for the check. read more

This is such a unique restaurant situated in downtown Wilmington. We came here for the first time a few days ago and it exceeded all of our expectations. My husband ordered a burger, which was cooked perfectly. I ordered the chicken and waffle sliders and the avocado fries as an appetizer. Everything was delicious! The service was also great. Our waitress was very attentive and gave us some great recommendations. We came here on a Wednesday night around 5:30, and there was no wait--it was rather quiet. If you've never been here before, I would definitely say you need to try it! read more

Oh my gosh- this was such a great find. I would not have found it except my realtor told me it was better than the Ruth Chris steak House in my hotel. It was a short walk from the river front and a cute charming eclectic little restaurant awaited! Everyone was so friendly and we were seated in a cute charming window seat. We ordered wine by the glass and we were told that the special that day was fresh black drum! Yes please. It was an incredibly large serving of fresh fish but I was not going to complain and I ate it all it was probably 10 to 12 ounces. It was so delicious served with a light complementary sauce over a bed of yummy risotto. My friend was really jealous although her shrimp entrée was really good. This restaurant will be a go to for me every time I come to Wilmington. Great find! read more

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Amazing place with amazing food! Wonderful little space with big ambiance. The food was absolutely delicious! I had the crispy pork belly pockets which I would get again, and my wife loved the southern fried chicken cornbread sliders. The wait staff were friendly and accommodating. I would DEFINITELY come back the next time we're in town! read more

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Honestly this was one of the worst dining experiences I've ever had. Besides the host who was absolutely incredible and genuinely an amazing person. She checked on us and was helpful even after she sat us (beautiful woman with dark curly hair). Our waitress was probably the most unintelligent person I've ever met and my food was messed up 3 times after I got it 15 min after everyone else. She didn't understand what no dairy meant. Then after I finally got something I could eat she decided to bring me a birthday dessert to say sorry... and it was a hot fudge cookie sundae... then proceeded to charge me for it! She also charged me for my meal which she said she would comp because of the issues with getting my meal. Then she also proceeded to charge me for the drink my friend asked for which she said they were sold out of. Our meals were cold and bland. Nothing was special and even our white wine was served to us warm. And all of this happened at my BIRTHDAY DINNER!! Needless to say to say I would not recommend going here unless you have low expectation. read more

Rumcow has been on my list of places to try since I've moved to Wilmington. My boyfriend got us reservation on a saturday night which i was so excited for. We were seating upstairs near the speaker and the fans which I kind enjoyed. Our table was a bit small for my liking but i couldn't do much about. For drinks i got a wine which was delicious. For dinner my boyfriend for the special which was a blackened chicken with broccoli and sweet potato mash. I thought his chicken was so good and really met our standards. For my dinner I got the cornbread chicken sliders. Now this meal stole the show. The corn bread was delicious and warm and really complimented the fried chicken on top. The sliders also had this pepper jam on it which i wasn't a huge fan of but had an interesting taste. Overall i think this place is pretty good. read more

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Really great cocktails, not so great food. It was typical bar food described as different: Queso - no goat cheese flavor whatsoever avocado fries - ok, not very flavorful Shrimp & grit tacos - not good at all, dry & lacking flavor Tuna tacos - by far the best dish! Would return for cocktails, not for food! read more

RUMCOW. is a perfect place to pop in for a yummy cocktail and a bite. We enjoyed a grouping of appetizers: Vietnamese Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Avocado Fries, Asian Tots...prepared with fresh ingredients. The place was a-buzz with diners when our food came and it was hot and delicious. The atmosphere is friendly, warm, and inviting. We had so much fun...a great food experience. Thank you again. We'll definitely be back, foodies that we are. read more

I was so pleasantly surprised by the atmosphere and food. Our waitress was very helpful. We had a lot of apps, but the highlight of the whole evening was there pork belly taco. I can't wait to go back to eat that again. read more

It was ok; I didn't enjoy my food but the service was excellent. The desert was ok as well.

Walked in for dinner on a Friday night and sat at the bar! The bartenders couldn't have been nicer and they had delicious cocktail suggestions. Service was quick, efficient and very friendly. We had the Char-crusted Tuna titaki and a filling order of Asian Tots -- did not disappoint! A true Wilmington gem, definitely coming back. read more

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