Finally! After many years, we made it back to Copper Penny! On our return trip from Southport we…read morestopped in downtown to grab a bite before heading home. We started walking around and my wonderful wife suggested Copper Penny. Absolutely! There was a short wait for a table, but we didn't mind. The inside is almost like we remember it. We did notice the menu is a lot smaller. The last time we dined here was around ten years ago. Definitely plenty of options. We went with the onion ring appetizer, Cobb salad, and the BBQ Burger. The atmosphere of Copper Penny is the same. Definitely missed this place. After a short wait our food was brought out. Everything was delicious. This is just an update, but we still love Copper Penny and will continue to return.

It's been a long time since I last visited the Copper Penny and it's because of my overwhelmingly…read morepositive previous experience with their food and service that I recommend it to my colleagues (who had never been to Wilmington)when we were considering a place for dinner. It was a little embarrassed after spending $192, on food and drinks for 4, with glasses still full of alcohol when we're were asked to leave. We were told that they are enforcing a 90 min in restaurant visit...to the point where they don't care if we had finished our beer/alcohol...clearly they just wanted us out. I've been to a lot of restaurants all over the world but this was the first time in my life that I was asked to leave...we weren't loitering we only wanted to finish our drinks before leaving...the person didn't look at our situation...was very black and white, "you've been here more than 90mins". Their food is good, they are as popular as ever but clearly not a place for people who want to chat and hang out...copper penny is a restaurant not a hangout spot...to me that's loud and clear. As someone who isn't in Wilmington often I rely on my previous experience as a stating point to my ( restaurant) choice. This experience was so jarring that I'll never recommend copper penny to anyone. The food is good but they really don't want or need non local business!

Staying nearby for NYE and we were craving cheesesteak. The chilli cheese fries looked amazing in…read morethe pictures so naturally I got those as a side. Ours don't look like the picture as the chilli looked burnt or something but it didn't look fresh. I tried a few and they were just okay. Philly was just okay too. Probably wouldn't stop here again. Reasonably priced thought IMO. Online ordering tacks on some fee too. 4 stars is being a bit generous but it's NYE!

We were able to walk in & be promptly seated on a Sunday around lunch. Service was super friendly &…read moreattentive- our waitress was also the bartender & did an excellent job giving recommendations on the menu. Our food arrived quickly & piping hot. Everything was delicious. Definitely a great place to have stumbled upon for a no frills, no fuss lunch while meandering downtown.

The lowest quality location for islands. Kinda wild how you get more jalepenos than rice in a taco.read more

The food here is really good. It is not authentic, but it's great for a quick bite, and it's…read moreaffordable. The staff has always been kind and my food is always ready quickly and tastes great. The portions are fairly large as well.

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.

We've eaten at Mellow Mushrooms all over NC and other states. I can say the food/service have…read morealways been excellent. We just had salads and cheese bread this visit. Everything was good and the service was exceptional.

I was wandering down the street looking for somewhere open to eat dinner when I saw a woman with a…read morepizza box and she directed me to Mellow Mushroom. After my issues at the hotel, it just seemed that I was meant to go to Mellow Mushroom. I had never seen the Mellow Mushroom Downtown as it blended into the larger building. I was greeted when I arrived and seated in the bar area. I don't like high top seating but with the March Madness game on that meant I could watch the second half. My waitress was friendly and let me remove a topping from my pizza as I hate onions. I think she was the manager and doing many jobs at the same time. The white pizza wasn't bad. It was a good size and I couldn't finish it all. I had a pineapple drink that I enjoyed too. I will keep Mellow Mushroom in mind the next time I need a bite to eat in Wilmington.

We stopped in for a quick dinner. A very relaxed and casual atmosphere. The waitress was very…read morenice and helpful. The chips and salsa came out quickly and were fresh and hot. I ordered the chicken bowl and it was very filling with great portions. We also ordered a chicken quesadilla. Great spot for a quick and casual dinner.

Good place to eat if you're downtown and looking for a spot to sit down and eat decent food…read more To the owner of this establishment.....Your burritos aren't even top 10 in Wilmington. Please stop advertising that you have the best in NC. Also I have to pay for a second round of chips and salsa....guac is 14 dollars?? I have no reason to eat here again when there are better Mexican restaurants elsewhere!

Last week my family held an event on the second floor here. The staff at the bar and that brought…read moreout food worked hard! I had a couple of tasty cocktails such as an old fashioned and an orange-based liqueur cocktail. The food was also very tasty. The sliders, Mac and cheese, fries, and pretty much everything else was fresh and well made. The bar has a great ambiance for a party. Pretty much any drink is makable here with tons of options. You can also catch a sports game here pretty easily with all the TVs. This place has a great staff, good food, and fun vibe. Definitely worth you checking out.

Rebellion in Wilmington has a great vibe--warm lighting, with a historic feel, laid-back…read moreatmosphere. We dropped by for wings after some recommendations, so our expectations were high. The staff were friendly and welcoming, and our waiter was especially attentive which we appreciated. The only hiccup was the food timing--our wings took at least 20 minutes to come out. That said, it felt like they may have just been having an off night, and the service throughout stayed positive and professional. Overall, it's a great place for drinks and atmosphere, with a staff that clearly cares about the experience.

Huge venue. Great food. Had the smash burger, delicious. Service was great and one of the owners…read morestopped to chat. Very friendly. Will definitely go back.

One of the best smash burgers I've had in Wilmington, and the fries and cider were great. Such a…read morefun atmosphere inside and all of the workers were friendly and welcoming. Will definitely be back!

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.