This newish place in Trolley is pretty great for a daytime HH and bite!…read more The patio was great, decorated with live flower pots, TVs, and even had a wrap around couch to enjoy. This is one of few places where dogs ARE allowed outside which is nice! They had daytime happy hour with discounted drinks. Their menu also features lunch specials from 11am-3pm which includes 5 meal options for $12 each! The fish and chips were delicious and the cheesesteak was worth $12 although oozing with cheese sauce. I see they don't have a ton of 5 star reviews, and unfortunately this isn't one either. There was too much trash left around the patio that it lost some of its appeal for me.

Fabulous spot, GET THE FRIES!!! Deck is great and dog…read morefriendly! Staff are like family! I am trying Brunch next.

They were a great spot for our larger family brunch on short notice. The restaurant and hotel lobby…read moreare gorgeous and very retro. They also had a really fun brunch menu, the only thing lacking was the execution on some of the food. It was all good but not amazing. The eggs Benedict was unique with the extra fluffy hollandaise but it was overly citrusy and salty. I liked that it had the option of a side salad. We also got the beignet to share and they were way too dense to be called a beignet. It was a powdered sugar scone. Good but not a beignet. Overall nice spot but I would rush back for the food.

The quoin has incredible food, drinks, and vibes. The focaccia had great flavor and an amazing dip…read more The potato quoins in dill sauce are great- crispy perfection. Our food came very fast. Our drinks on the other hand.... So slow. The restaurant was pretty empty and we were sitting at the bar, yet we were almost done with our food by the time my friend received her beer.

Hummingbird to Mars is one of those rare places that reminds you why small businesses matter…read more Tucked away like a true speakeasy, it has an atmosphere that immediately pulls you in: low light, intimate corners, and a sense that you've stepped into a place where craft still means something. The bartenders are the heart of the experience. They don't just pour drinks; they create them. There's real skill and artistry behind the bar, and the conversation is as good as the cocktails. You can tell they care about balance, technique, and presentation. The Walk in the Garden gin cocktail is the perfect example: bright, layered flavors, premium ingredients, and that lavender garnish that hits your nose before the first sip. The scent alone sets the stage for the drink. It's thoughtful, elegant, and exactly what a craft cocktail should be. The food holds its own right alongside the drinks. The skillet meatballs come out tender and full of flavor, the kind of dish that disappears faster than you expect. The potato skins are crisp, satisfying, and exactly what you want with a cocktail in hand. And the homemade Baileys cheesecake is the kind of dessert you plan to share but end up guarding with your fork. It's rich without being heavy, with that unmistakable homemade touch. One of the best parts of Hummingbird to Mars is the tapas-style menu. You can eat as much or as little as you want, a couple of small plates with drinks, or a full progression from appetizers to dessert. It gives you the freedom to shape the night however you want, without committing to oversized entrées or predictable bar food. And that's the bigger point: places like this don't happen by accident. They come from creativity, risk-taking, and a commitment to doing things well. If we don't support small businesses that put this level of care into their craft, we'll be left with nothing but the same chains serving the same menus everywhere you go. Hummingbird to Mars is the antidote to that; personal, inventive, and genuinely memorable. From the first sip to the last bite, it's a place that delivers an experience, not just a night out. It's worth supporting, worth returning to, and worth celebrating.

We had an exceptionally fun time. The atmosphere is very speakeasy and intimate. The food was…read morefantastic and our bartender and our server were excellent. A truly wonderful and unique, dining and drinking experience. The only negative is the parking.

Hosted a 40th birthday at Torbert and the entire experience was amazing. The staff ensured all of…read moreour questions were thoroughly answered ahead of the event, the on-site team supported every detail of the party the day-of, including last minute add-ons, and all of our guests noted how impressed they were with the space and the offerings. I am really happy we chose Torbert for this special occasion and I look forward to working with them again!

Used to be cool, best drinks and atmosphere. till they closed to the puclic and don't let anybody…read morein unless you're an event paying big money...way to ruin a nice thing. When you email them to ask anything about an event it takes like a week to get a response. Heard they got bought out recently but still can't go there so who cares.

Everyone kept talking about this place and how great the food was. I had to check it out…read more We didn't have to wait for a seat, we got a booth as soon as we entered. Our server was excellent. The food was delicious! My friend had the mushroom burger and I had the banana walnut pancake , potatoes, ,turkey sausages, and eggs. My food was enough that I had it for breakfast the next day! Place is nice and clean, it even has a bar for those who want to drink. Definitely returning!

My server and my dish was good. It was not over the top?…read more Not Excellent it was adequate, for a diner and a strip mall. The atmosphere is busy / chic urban vibe. My only complaint is the fresh squeeze lemonade is not really fresh squeezed. It taste like country time lemonade( power mix) there was no pulp or anything in the freshly squeeze lemonade, but it was plenty sweet. I can tell you that. Unfortunately this reason, I'll rate the urban kitchen at 2 1/2 stars.

On a recent visit to Wilmington, we made a last minute reservation and were impressed when we…read morearrived by the lively atmosphere and waterfront location. The parking lot is tiny, so we asked the valet if there is additional parking and he said "valet is free". We responded that we had no cash for tip and he said "I'll live". Then we felt really bad because that type of response deserved a tip! The host stand was SLOW and not exceptionally friendly. We visited this restaurant with a reservation for outdoor seating, but they didn't honor it. When I asked they said "oh no, outdoors is done." They then sat us behind the host stand, next to a trash can, with a view of nothing. The inside is huge and the area we were seated had no windows. It was clean enough but I saw cobwebs up high on the stone wall and there were crumbs shoved between the edge of our table and the wall. The server was friendly. The food took much longer than typical, and no one ever refilled our water, which was served in a small plastic disposable cup - which is not a big deal but was weird. The food itself was good. The cornbread in particular was delicious and the cheese steak was tasty. The whole chicken entree was huge, and the skin was nicely spiced and crispy. The salad was pretty good too, but the walnuts could have been a little more crunchy. Seemed like maybe they're soaked in water. The prices were fine. Seemed like what we would expect to spend for what we ordered. All in all it's not a bad restaurant, but the slow service and the lack of attention to reservations lost a couple of points on this review. Still not a bad night out. And the view is beautiful - if you manage to see it.

terrible service, had to flag down server for plates and the check. dined outside at 6:30 on a…read moresaturday with no wait. We were given paper appetizer plates and no clipboard for the check while every table around us received proper treatment. Looks like the server had more tables than she could handle. Sweet thai chili wings were not sweet, blue crab tots were cold. Orange crush was good!

Had a first date here last night and was blown away. What can be said about the stately interior…read morethat hasn't already been said? Well, maybe we could say "Bring back the curtains!" We were seated in a delightfully comfortable booth and started with two perfectly crafted cocktails. We split the winter green salad, which was the ideal size to share. The green apple provided a subtle snap, while the poppyseed vinaigrette had a hint of orange that paired beautifully with the walnuts. For mains, I had the lamb shoulder and my date had the trumpet mushrooms. While I'm not usually a mushroom eater, she absolutely loved her dish. My lamb was fall-off-the-bone tender, served over polenta that truly melted in my mouth. We both finished with the Lemon Panna Cotta--it was airy, fresh, and perfectly zesty. We had a wonderful night, though we've definitely set an impossibly high precedent for future dates!

Ordered the crab cake sandwich during my stay at the hotel and unfortunately it fell short. The…read morecrab cake was so heavily minced and flavored with lemon that it overpowered everything else. I honestly couldn't tell if I was tasting crab or fish. The cole slaw on top was an extremely small portion (about a tablespoon or so) and very tart, as was the remoulade. All combined the dish leaned overwhelmingly sour and wasn't enjoyable. Also ordered a coke. It came only in a can. No glass or ice. The french fries were good but no ketchup.

Very good Good hookah…read moreVery positive personal Always friendly and polite. Nice atmosphere

This place is so cute! A casual spot with a great happy hour and amazing food. Our bartender was so…read morenice! There's also a chill cigar/hookah lounge attached to the dining room. The jerk is REAL.