The ambiance here was so relaxing and a very nice staff! We got to meet all 4 dogs & they were so cute and friendly! Would definitely recommend read more

Found this little gem while waiting for a riverboat tour. The greeting was lousy but the drink menu drew me in. The location is super cute inside with nice furniture and big televisions to watch the games on, but the friendliness was missing when I stopped in. I ordered a watermelon smash and my husband had the April in Paris. Both were tasty. The bar had tons is syrups and fun glassware which I liked, u just wish it felt more welcoming! Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating to choose from. Outside you can look at the river and soak up the sun while you enjoy you read more

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Well it's called the Cocktail Captain now but still not worth a visit. It has a nice location and apparently that's all they think they need. Rude bartenders , no draft beer Lots of cheap tables on the patio not suited for the outdoors. . Waste of a good location read more

Perfect location right on the river! Plenty of outdoor seating, and if you aren't for the sun, then the inside is pretty, too. In Wilmington, there are a lot of places to get a cocktail, and this isn't my favorite. I didn't like the featured choices but settled for a lemongrass mojito. It was fine but so sugary. We didn't order fries but saw a few tables with half-eaten orders, and they look like the frozen fries you can get at the store. If you're only offering fries, make homemade ones and make them great! They won't give you a glass of water, but instead, make you purchase a bottle. A plastic bottle. Smart. Happy to have finally tried it, but we won't be back. read more

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I have been here twice. It's a nice option while your strolling the river walk. Summary - Right on the riverwalk, south of Market - Craft cocktails are their speciality - Cocktails are served in a unique way. 5 stars on the cocktails. - Very limited beer and wine - They have fries. Unfortunately, they were not selling the fries both times I was there. - Great outdoor seating facing the river - Note, the outdoor seating can get hot as hell depending on the time of day - BRING YOUR DRIVERS LICENSE. They card EVERYBODY. Sorry for the caps, but wanted to make sure you knew this before going. read more

This place is fabulous!!! Amazing location at the end of the Riverwalk. The staff and service are incredible. Their drinks are strong, so beware. But they will accommodate you if you ask to make it sweeter. They have indoor or outdoor seating and the music is on point. I am a millennial so I guess that's why I like the vibe, apart from other individuals reviews. It felt like a chill spot and I enjoyed my cocktails. Get sauced at Sauce'd and you'll be glad you did :) read more

Sauce'd - Good vibes only - bourbon based - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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We came on their opening day. You have to enter from the Riverwalk side and have your license scanned through a machine. There is both indoor and outdoor seating with 2 heaters. It is a pretty small space inside. Indoor seating has bar seating, 5 high table seatings of 3-4 stools each, and a sofa in the back. I liked the hooks at the bar and under the tables to hang my purse and jacket. I wasn't that impressed with the indoor design, the design didn't flow together. It also got very loud inside, where we had to yell at each other to be heard. There is a game machine by the bathrooms, but it would be hard to play it since it is in the way with the t as ble next to it. The menus are QR codes, listed at the bar and each of the tables. There is a QR code for the drink menu and a separate 2nd QR code for the fries menu. Our party tried the Good Vibes ($12, conviction bourbon, ginger-clove infused syrup, lemon) and Smokey the Pear ($12, bourbon, mezcal, pear purée, thyme-infused syrup, lemon), and Forbidden Fruit (cardinal gin, blood orange, lemon, maui hibiscus-infused syrup). Our party rated the Good Vibes and Smokey the Pear 3/5 and the Forbidden Fruit a 4/5. They didn't think the Good Vibes and Smokey the Pear drinks were anything special. The Smokey the Pear did come in a cute bear shaped glass though, garnished with fresh thyme twigs. There was no mocktail menu yet but they can make it so I asked for a mocktail that is not too sweet. My mocktail ($2) wasn't too bad, grapefruit flavored mixed with a carbonated drink. Sodas are available. Considering the only food they have are fries, they took forever to bring our fries out. The reason for the long wait was because the fries are made with an air fryer. We tried the waffle fries, which weren't very crispy. The portion size also wasn't very big, we had so much sauce leftover by the time we finished the fries. If you have 3 people or more, I would suggest getting at least 2 orders of fries. The fries come with 2 sauces of your choosing. We chose the house fry sauce, white truffle ketchup, and a 3rd garlic parmesan aioli for an additional $1.50. Apparently didn't found out to the end that we didn't get the white truffle ketchup, and got some other sauce. Well whatever sauce we got, it was really good and I liked it. The house fry sauce really didn't taste much different from regular ketchup, unless they messed up that too. The garlic parmesan aioli sauce was good. This might be worth a visit to hang out with friends over decent cocktails. read more

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The Barbie girl cocktail was really good, however the service here was quite poor. The bartenders and waitresses were really unfriendly. The fries took a very long time to come out despite it not being that busy, and when they did come out a lot of the sauces were missing / wrong. Maybe I caught them on a bad night, but I think there are much better places to get fries and drinks in Wilmington. read more

Sauce'd - Barbie girl - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Totally the wrong vibe for Wilmington. You can tell by the bouncers at the door & Miami Vice clubbing vibes that this doesn't fit in on the river walk Cocktails match the style - if you're into overly sweet and beachy cocktails then this just might be the place for you. read more

Sauce'd - Tastes about as good as it looks :-/ - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Bottom line: Sauce'd is one stop along the Riverwalk you want to make sure you visit. Awesome drinks, tasty fries with sauces, and staff that is welcoming, friendly, and attentive. They earned all five stars from me, a great find. The Deets: Enjoying the Wilmington Riverwalk, one of my Twitter contacts told me not to miss going by Sauce'd...so I made a point to look for it. Opening up mid afternoon, I went in and was enthusiastically welcomed by the staff. The place itself is modern but warm with a main bar, a few surrounding tables, a front lounge area, and plenty of outside seating along the Riverwalk itself. Great upbeat music fills the place, and not overly loud that you cannot enjoy talking to someone or hear your bartender...nice balance. Scanning the QR code provided, I saw a great assortment of house speciality cocktails, classic cocktail standbys, and drinks to entice and enjoy (please see my pics to get the visual on these treats). I started off simple with a Violet Beauregarde (with Chamboard, prosecco, and blueberries) and it was great. Next was the classic French 75 (gin, lemon, champagne) and it was awesome, and this coming from a non-gin drinker for the most part. One of my neighbors sitting at the bar ordered the Raspberry Beret and you just have to see the pic of it here to believe it. You may think the sauce in Sauce'd would be only from these great drinks but no, it is also from the fries they serve there with many choices of sauces to enjoy with them. Yes, the main snack here is fries and boy do they taste great...it may be around an hour or so after opening before the fries get going/available but they are definitely worth it and a perfect snack pairing with the drinks made here. You get two sauces included with your order of fries, and you fill out your fries and sauce selections on a small checklist and give it to them to make your order. I was very happy with my afternoon of drinks and fries. Along with the very welcoming and engaging staff (that remembered me the next day!), it all makes this stop along the Wilmington Riverwalk one you do not want to miss. Get there early, these guys get a crowd early and keep it going into the night. They definitely get all the stars from me! read more

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Cool venue and concept, but the server that took our order us being there for the first time got a little snippy, and almost made us leave. The Outdoor area needs covering, as indoor seating fills quickly and when summer comes forget sitting outside. The Drinks were good and the Fries were good the Sauce for the Fries was not bad. read more

Cool place with unique cocktails. Came here while waiting for our riverboat acoustic music ride for a few beverages. Took some photos but can't seem to find them. Wife had the Margarita flight which she enjoyed and I went with a wine. I wish I had tried one of their cocktails though. Place was very clean and the bartender was nice but you had to work at engaging with her. read more

What a fun concept for a cocktail + snack spot! My friend suggested we stop by as he loved the drinks but hadn't tried the fries. We ended up enjoying two orders to try even more sauces and so I could have my first taste of yuca fries - yum!! I must say, the opinion on sauces is largely individual. I just couldn't get past something funky about the truffle ketchup but my friend loved it. My top choice was the pesto Mayo - couldn't get enough! The chipotle ketchup had just the right amount of spice. Next time I hope to try their cumin ketchup because I've made it at home & know it's delish - plus they serve it warm. Would love to try the waffle fries at a future visit because they're always a favorite, but I must say the yuca fries exceeded my expectation. Thick yet pillowy soft, a crispy exterior with a fluffy interior. I'm not sure I could dine in again without ordering these again, and at least making one of my sauces be the pesto aioli (trust me and give it a try!) My cocktail was a blend of tequila, cucumber and grapefruit juice - well balanced in all flavors with a pure, refreshing taste. Service was friendly and relatively timely. *Take note of their house as it appears such details are inconsistent. We got lucky and dropped by after a downtown Sunday afternoon stroll that ended on the boardwalk. read more

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Just drinks. Very small venue, but friendly service and good beverages. We stopped here in between another stop and our dinner destination and it was worth the stop. Unique drinks, cute environment and friendly staff. I would stop again. read more

The drinks and service was on point. The ambience was mad chill! Definitely recommend anyone to come out. Will be back again! read more

Sauce'd - Great drinks - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

They lie about their hours. Tried to bring them thousands of dollars of business and they chose to go home early instead. #bankruptinnotime #theyhatemoney #theyhatecustomers. Save yourself some money and go to cook out instead. read more

Sauce'd - People who don't want business. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Not the vibe I expected, but I still loved the drinks and will be back to try the fries & sauce! The look was very sexy and trendy with neon lights and velvet chairs. However the crowd when we went was 2/3 college students ready to party and 1/3 locals. It was an interesting mix of people and I would tend to want to go again earlier in the evening where it would be quieter and more intimate of a setting where you could sit and enjoy the curated drinks without wading through a standing crowd. read more

Sauce'd - Neon sign at entrance - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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So fun! Such a fun place to get drinks and yummy fries and sit by the water. My friend and I got 2 different kinds of fries and lots of sauce and it was as good as we hoped! Highly recommend when in Wilmington! They only have fries so it's not a good place for a full meal, but a great night time snack later in the evening! read more

Sauce'd - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

This is a very interesting spot right on the riverwalk. As a family, we frequently like to walk on the riverwalk after our time at the Children's Museum, meaning we have our three year old with us. The reason I tell you this is because they do not allow children, anywhere on the property. So beware if you are with young ones... they ain't allowed. This is not something that I find to be crazy though and is completely understandable since they do sell liquor. We ended up going back when we were sans child and both got a glass of prosecco. The prices are reasonable and they have a menu of various fries, which is why I say it is an interesting spot. Fries and booze... honestly what more could you ask for. They have seating inside, but a lot of seating outside on the river walk. They were pretty busy, both times that we went, so get their early if you want a seat. read more

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This is a must go to venue in Wilmington, nc. The attentiveness of Tif and jevaughn, and the remainder of their staff is very clear. This is my second time at this location and would definitely recommend for those looking for a refreshing cocktail by the docks. 5/5 Come get sauce'd read more

Sauce'd - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

The former home of La Catalan now houses Wilmington's newest hot spot for young, hip locals looking to top off their evening with a creative cocktail and perhaps some fries to take the edge off the late night munchies. Hubby and I wandered in around 9 after a volunteer gig at the Wilson to check out the newest addition to the waterfront and we were curious about the 'fries and cocktails' concept. Upon arrival the outdoor seats were almost fully occupied in spite of the evening being a bit chilly (there are heat lamps though) but we were able to grab a high top inside. Disclaimer: we are neither young nor hip, and definitely NOT their target market. So take everything I write with a grain of salt. After perusing the cocktail menu, we both opted for our 'usuals'...a martini for my husband and a Sauvignon blanc for moi. (Boring, but see above.) Both drinks were excellent, if not a little skimpy on the pour. To be fair, if I recall the wine was just $6 so there's that. We ordered sweet potato fries with cilantro aioli and house sauce. Both were delicious but I preferred the house, which had a slightly sweet taste, while hubby preferred the aioli. It's worth noting they have several sauces to choose from so you're bound to find one you love. The fries were very good, but not as crispy as I had hoped. Since it's the only food item they offer one would think they would be perfect. With that said, we scarfed them up like we were racing each other to the finish so yup, we were hungry and they WERE good. Service: no complaints there. Professional servers who were doing a great job in spite of the place being busy and new (always a challenge in those first few days). My husband's drink took a while, but nothing major. Atmosphere: I'm going to remind you of what I said above...we are NOT their demographic, BUT, we found the atmosphere to be a bit stark. We prefer cozy, warm interiors with interesting ceilings (an often overlooked element) and warm, flattering lighting. Both walls and ceiling are white, which in my not so humble opinion, is an opportunity lost. But I'm not Joanna Gaines. I just pretend to be :). Location: best in Wilmington! After a brief convo with the lovely co-owner, we learned they will likely capitalize on that and offer some bites during the day in the future. Smart move. The only reason I didn't give five stars was because the fries weren't crispy, but not everyone likes crispy so not a big deal really. You do you and give them a go. Great to see young entrepreneurs giving Wilmington a try, so let's return the favor, shall we? read more

Sauce'd - Sweet potato fries, extra dry martini and wine - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

I was so excited to see a new place open in this spot, and we finally made it over on Friday right as they opened to catch the sunset. The outside space was pretty full when we got there but we were able to snag one of the last spots. I ordered the black rose (this one that comes with the bubble on top if you order it inside). My husband got a sauv blanc, and we shared the sweet potato fries with house sauce and garlic Parmesan aioli. Everything we had was great! I am excited to go back and try out some of the other cocktails. Tip: the patio is dog friendly for well-behaved pups! My dog also got a taste of sweet potato fry and he was also a fan read more

Love this place ! Cute layout and a good selection of cocktails. It's right on the water with outdoor seating too. Only had drinks this time but look forward to trying the fries next time read more

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Can't wait to go back amazing drink and fun environment. Love the theme and the music read more

Sauce'd - RASPBERRY BERET - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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perfect place for drinks and fries. you order your drinks at the bar and wait for them there. then you can sit anywhere. there is also a sheet to fill out for however many order of fries you want with two sauces. they'll bring that to wherever you're sitting. it's a chill place and their drinks seem varied. read more

Sauce'd - it's lit - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

This place sucks they would not let us in even though they were open. They told us they wanted to go home early even though last call was 20 minutes from the time we arrived. read more

Stood at the bar for 15 minutes and wasn't even acknowledged. Who cares how good the drink is if you can't actually order one. Hard pass on this place for me in the future. read more

We had so much fun here! It's a bit off the beaten path downtown, but right on the water with riverfront seating. You can sit and watch the sunset. The staff is SUPER friendly and warm. The drinks are very unique for Wilmington, you won't find anything else quite like it in town. The fries & sauces are a fun perk as well. (Make sure you bring your ID, they do card all ages because it's considered a private club!) read more

EVERYTIME I come here not only do I have a great time, I have great drinks (which as we know, can be a rare occasion to have both in one)! The cocktails were as beautiful as they were delicious. AND, on top of that, everyone working was just so kind and welcoming to us! We had a group of about 8 come in and Jevaughn made us feel right at home. The vibes are great. The French fries (and the many sauce options) are crispy and the perfect cocktail snack. Come in, tell Jevaughn you love him, and have a GREAT time! read more

Jevaughn and Tiff are amazing!! Great at making you feel welcomed. Specialty cocktails are super refreshing. read more

Sauce'd - Jevaughn and Tiff are amazing!! Great at making you feel welcomed - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Great drinks and great space. My only concern was that the whole bar smelled like fried food. It was stagnant and there was no air ventilation to move the smell. I came out of the bar smelling like the fried food. Good drinks though i guess read more

Went yesterday (5/7) with 2 others. Tequila drink in lightbulb was very good. We had 6 drinks total- the others were fine. And the only item to eat- French fries, was unavailable. Kitchen closed. The bartender- Talk about UNFRIENDLY and a bitch look on her face the entire time. The biggest problem was the music. Not even sure what style. I hated it. The worst part was the volume. You literally had the SCREAM to order your drinks. There was no one inside. Why??? It was too loud even outside. Made it difficult to relax. shame- I'll pass for a second trip. read more

I have only been once. Good drinks and typical for this area. Unfortunately the music is way too loud especially for this quiet area. We're on the river and there are some rentals and B&Bs. I'd be very upset if I had to listen to loud music all day read more

The bartender made delicious drinks! This is an awesome spot for cocktails! The drinks are gorgeous as is the view outside on the riverfront. Highly recommend for date night or girls night! Fries were pretty good, too. Will definitely be back for drinks! read more

Sauce'd - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

This place is a whole vibe! They have created such a fun and chill environment for their customers. The staff is AWESOME! They interact with and listen to their customers and always make sure they are taken care of. It's perfect for a girl's night out or a cozy date night! It's gotta be one of my favorite spots downtown. They even have some merch for sale handmade by the staff! read more

Sauce'd? More like Close'd......... last call 45 min before closing time on a Friday night? Enough said. Go to food lion instead and buy yourself some Ore Idas. What an embarrassment of an establishment. read more

I had really high hopes for sauce'd, but was unfortunately very disappointed. When we walked in, we were greeted by blaring music and the smell of burnt grease. The decor, or lack there of, was tacky... frat house vibe. For this location on the water, it seems out of place. The drink list looked great.. but unfortunately a basic margarita tasted like acid. It was extremely bitter. The raspberry drink with the special bubble was very cool! Although, tasted even worse than my margarita. We decided we need to try the fries to use a potato to cut the drink. As we are waiting for our fries to arrive, I realize my eyes are burning intensely from the grease smoke coming from the kitchen. My friend soon experienced the same thing. I don't understand how the workers can be in there for longer than a half hour without intense eye irritation. The fries and the sauces were actually delicious. Very good. The only redeeming quality was that the bartenders were extremely kind and personable. In conclusion, I will not be back. read more

If I could give them 0 stars I would. Friday night at 11:30 and they would not let in a group of 15. They close at 12am fyi. They said last call was at 11:20, I asked if we could all just get fries then. Nope. Last call for fries is 10:00pm. What a joke. This place won't last long. Save yourself from false excitement and go to McDonald's instead. Probs cheaper too. read more

Great establishment. Amazing service. What did it for me was Von greeting me at the door with pure hospitality and joy. Tiffany the bartender made amazing drinks. Would love to come back. Favorite spot in Wilmington. read more

Great drinks and delicious fries, but the service was even better. We enjoyed the outside patio and watched the sunset with a heat lamp (clutch). The bartenders went out of their way to be friendly and engaging- give us drink tips and fry sauce recs. I can't wait to go back! read more