Tanner .. Piping Plover Pilsner...made here in Wilmington…read moreNC!! Wife had Red Oak Bavarian Amber Lager I ordered the Meatloaf, with asparagus and mashed potato's My wife had her usual chicken sandwich which I've forgotten the name but she did enjoy and the portion was large enough for me to get a few bites lol All was very good and we went be back

Great food, I had the biscuit around noon and it was great. Also tried the Carolina soup it was…read moredifferent. Service is excellent. Got seated right away. The place is nice plenty of seating.

Delicious food and great people. You are treated like family. Definitely would recommend this…read moreawesome place to eat.

A great little hole in the wall, tucked in the Citgo gas station/convenience store. Good home…read morecooking and friendly, kind folk. Introduce yourself! It's a place where everyone knows your name!

I love this place and the fact that it has been in the same family for nearly 50 years. The…read moreburgers are as fresh and delicious as you can get. Best honest burger in town.

Cute local place! It reminds me of what and how a grandma would make and serve lunch. No frills,…read morereasonable prices and a filling lunch. The burgers come with fries, the hot dogs don't.

If you find yourself in Wilmington, North Carolina and craving real-deal comfort food, Trucks…read moreChicken and Fish is the kind of place you want to check out. Located in a neighborhood setting with several small businesses nearby, it has that authentic local feel right from the start. Parking is on the street, and when you walk in, you're greeted with a cozy diner-style atmosphere that feels comfortable and familiar. The staff are warm, friendly, and genuinely welcoming, which sets the tone for the whole experience. The menu is packed with soulful favorites--collard greens, cornbread, mac and cheese, fried chicken, chicken wings, burgers, and even a shrimp burger. There's a wide variety to choose from, so there's something for just about everyone. The standout here is the fried chicken. It's phenomenal--crispy on the outside, perfectly cooked on the inside, and full of flavor. The chicken wings are just as impressive, seasoned wonderfully with great flavor and cooked up juicy exactly the way you want them. They also offer a great selection of desserts, giving you the perfect way to finish off your meal. If you're feeling a little adventurous and want something local, flavorful, and made with care, slide on by and give them a try. Trust me, you'll be glad you did.

The food was perfect. We are traveling from San Antonio, TX and could not be more impressed with…read morethe food. We sat at the bar and the waitress who took our order was very nice, and had great suggestions. The green Kool aid with watermelon pieces..... mercy. We ordered fried chicken which had perfect crunchy skin and flavor. The wings were cooked and tasted so fresh. The catfish had a great breading and great taste. While we were eating they were mounting a new TV, the owner said they are going to start showing sports on the TVs. This place is a must try!!!

Yum!! I got take out and my food was hot, fresh. I got fried pork chops and they were cooked…read moreperfect and tender. Mac and cheese was good. Cabbage was good. I really liked the cornbread. This was a solid affordable meal. I'd go back!

I really didn't know what to expect from this restaurant. It was recommended by a local and he…read moresaid the food was really good. Upon entering the restaurant, we were greeted by the nicest waitress. She catered to our every need. The food was absolutely amazing! I got the chicken..yams and cabbage...Chef's Kiss! The chicken was so flavorful and crispy...the cabbage was well seasoned. My husband got the shrimp special with yams and beans and okra....he said it was amazing. My overall experience was a 10 out of 10. If ever I am in Wilmington again, I will definitely be back.

We were in Wilmington for an extended weekend trip and stopped by the Rooster & the Crow after…read moreseeing that it had good reviews and a nice, varied menu. This is located very centrally in downtown Wilmington and offers parking validation so don't be discouraged about the parking situation. There's a lot on the side you're free to use. We were seated right away on a weeknight and it was actually pretty full for being a weeknight. They have a good amount of space though. Millie was our server and she was a sweetheart. She was on it from start to finish. Checked in on us very regularly and provided above and beyond service. She contributed to our excellent experience. Fried chicken had to be ordered as it sounded so good and it definitely didn't disappoint. It comes with two sides and all of the sides were fresh. Portions were super hearty and generous. Chicken was fried to a crisp, in a good way!! The chicken sandwich was also great, but the fries are also very memorable, incredibly fresh. We were so surprised by how hot the food was in temperature, again in a good way. Everything was made to order. I loved that we were able to try this place out. I definitely recommend it and we will be thinking of the fried chicken for a long time!

Tl;dr - If you come here for their main event - chicken and fries - it's very good. Anything else,…read moredon't waste your time. Vegetarians need not bother. 3.5? I was not in love but I think there are some caveats there because I am not the typical customer. First, we appear to have come right at the height of their dinner rush. It took a while to get seated. The hosts told us to sit at the bar and then the bartender kicked us out of our stools because we were waiting for a table and apparently the bar stools were only for people who were eating, so we had to go find a bench. When we did get seated they put us at a really weird high top in a separate room when there was a much nicer low top available in the main room that we switched to. I got the sense both that this place was kind of hectic and that they didn't think they needed our service. But then as we were eating it cleared out all of a sudden and we were the only people left at like...8 pm. Our server was...accetptable. Not rude, but kind of short. Compared to the lovely personable service we got at other places in Wilmington it felt...I dunno, New Yorky? Then there was the food. And here comes my biggest caveat. I am pescstarian and do not eat chicken. So I ordered a shrimp po boy. It was not good. Not bad. But not good. Especially for the price which, honestly, competed with the prices where I live in DC. Every other person around me ordered chicken. My husband ordered chicken. He really liked his chicken. So obviously, this is a place where you get chicken (if the name didn't make it obvious). Had I ordered chicken I likely would have enjoyed my meal a lot more. But if you have shrimp po boys on the menu, endeavor to make them decent or take them off. Also I subbed a side cesar instead of fries and it was an afterthought. The fries themselves were excellent. If I ate chicken and came back to Wilmington I would maybe give this place another shot but as it stands, nah.

Kathy and I have been here many times in the past two years, and ALWAYS are amazed at the quality…read moreof the meals provided. Equally surprising is how they do so at such reasonable prices! Randy and Rachel are very active in the community, including giving struggling folks a chance to reimagine themselves through their internship program. Socially aware and excellent restraunteers who use fresh, locally grown ingredients in an imaginative way to entice and satisfy any appetite. I've had their Cuban several times and can honestly say it is the best I've had anywhere north of Little Cuba in Miami. Randy told me that he learned from a chef in Miami and continues to follow what he learned with every sandwich. The choices on the menu are varied, and I don't think it is possible to leave there hungry. A selection of beer and wine is available, as well as the usual soft drinks. The seating arrangement provides plenty of space between tables; they also have different games for you to play when you are not eating (a nice touch to keep the kiddos busy). A warm, inviting place that has to be one of my favorite in the Cape Fear region; Randy and Rachel are among the heroes of our city for the internship program as well as sharing their space once a month to share untold stories of the citizens of our area. Good food and good people sharing their love of fine dining as well as mentoring others; give them a try.

I want so badly to give Foxes Boxes 5 stars. But each time I…read morevisited them I found myself shaving off a few points instead of adding. The name Foxes Boxes showed enthusiasm and creativity which digs right down to the serving of the meal with boxes, utensils etc. Love the way they present the meals. The first visit, after they had been open for a short time, was pretty stellar. The portions, while smaller than expected for the price, were well executed. We all felt the meal was thoughtful and locally sourced. However quickly became evident that the stress of a family-owned joint was already wearing on the chef as each time we visited...the quality began to drop off. Flavors not as rich and blended as before, marinades weak, and portions seemed to shrink even more. Which, for the price and simplicity of the food needed to stay right there on top. I am hoping that they just hit a little dip and spring back, because the ethos and community support shown on their Facebook page makes me happy. Their family and website shows a much needed vitality, social consciousness and spirited renegade thinking. It is this spirit that will encourage me and my friends to visit again in the future.

Arguably best burger I've had in Wilmington! My boyfriend and I got the fried pickles and ranch,…read moreand then split a hot mess burger with fries... 10/10. Good amount of food even split down the middle!

We went to try this place very excited but we were turned away…read more We came on a Monday at 2pm. There were a few people eating inside and outside. They had 2 open tables. A waitress/hostess came up to us and said they were currently not sitting anyone and that the kitchen was taking a break and to come back at 3pm. Huh?? The hours online do not reflect this. It's advertised as 11-9 on Apple Maps so we were very disappointed. We just came home. We don't plan on ever attempting to go back because that was just very weird. And now I'm scared we would just be turned away again if we went. So if you're thinking of going you should probably call ahead and ask if they will let you come in and eat with everyone else or if they are not letting people in at the moment.