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    White Front Breakfast House

    4.1 (114 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Divey
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Arnold Palmer (half lemonade/half iced tea)
    Victoria B.

    I'm not really a brunch person. I'd much prefer something likely to stick to your ribs. White Front is an ole' style diner, right down to the pleated aluminum backsplash. DH and I snagged a booth (there are only 7 in the entire place), but there are also stools around a long countertop. The servers are fast and full of personality. There are also tons of regulars; about 97 passed through during our visit. If we lived nearby we'd be regulars too.

    Menu on the wall!

    Absolutely adorable diner, which has and still is used for movie productions. Service was unmatched, but do not get the wrong idea, this is not a huge location! The food was just as I remembered while spending many weekends in the east coast.

    French Toast Supreme, Poorman's Benedict

    What an incredible breakfast spot! After spending the weekend by the beach, this was the BEST place to fuel back up for our drive home. Ms. Kim was a DELIGHTFUL server, and, although she and her coworkers may have been a little busy, they delivered phenomenal serviceand the food was even better. I highly recommend that you stop in with a sunburnt smile on... you'll absolutely get one back :)

    Really good find. A gem of a breakfast place. Old school diner with delicious food. Friendly service too:)

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    Eric L.

    Love this place! Staff is always friendly and efficient, food is great and plentiful. Has the charm of a little counter diner and you can watch your food being made of you so desire. I also like there is a meat griddle and egg and other griddle. Everything Comes out tasting like it should. Sometimes there is a wait but the tables turn over fast.

    Biscuits and Gravy, hash browns, bacon, pancakes, eggs and corned beef hash!

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    7 months ago

    Love to have breakfast. The foods always on point. Service is great even though they are busy.

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    The best of the rest in Wilmington. A institution when it comes to Diners. Worth the visit.

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    Great service, food was out hot and quick, coffee refilled without even asking. Love this spot. Will def be back.

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    Outstanding breakfast and friendly staff. Had the Poor Man's Benedict. Takes you back. Good place.

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    Delicious food, had the poor man's Benedict with hashbrowns. The sweet tea is really good too! Oh and very friendly staff

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    Tiny cozy place - that packs a punch with its offerings. Perfect hidden breakfast spot. Highly recommend the Athena Omelet.

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    Brunch Thyme

    Brunch Thyme

    4.3
    (28 reviews)
    1.3 mi

    I was staying at a nearby hotel this past Sunday and realized that a lot of breakfast/brunch places…read morein the area did not open until after 10am. At this point it was about 9:15am and I saw Brunch Thyme was open. Not doing a lot of research I walked over and assumed it was a sit down restaurant but quickly learned that it's actually take out. I think the worker saw the disappointment on my face when I walked in and she offered me a small foldable table to place outside which encouraged me to stay. My partner ordered the fish n' grits and I ordered The Frenchie which both turned out to be great choices. The fish was seasoned well, I believe it was whiting and the grits were rich and creamy. It came with a delicious gravy that we didn't notice until the meal was almost finished but ended up spooning like a soup. My French toast and eggs were tasty as well. For drinks they had canned Coke products, apple juice and bottled water. Sitting outside was hot and the bugs were constant but I was thankful to have a place to eat because again, I walked here (about 20 min). I observed many people eating in their cars or simply taking their food to go. With this, I also saw a few groups come and go as they didn't realize it was a take out style restaurant. Minus the heat, we enjoyed our meal and the customer service we received. Prices were responsible and portion sizes were filling. Check it out if you're in the area.

    It was rather shocking walking in the door and realizing that this is not a restaurant but just a…read moretakeout counter. This establishment has been around for some years & the ambience reflects its age. The staff greeted us and were very friendly. The service was excellent, our order was ready in under 10 minutes. If you ask for a table one can be set up outside with a chair or two. Hubby had shrimp and grits. I had BEC and a side of grits. They were delicious and the portions were sizable. We will be back!

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    Rooster & The Crow

    Rooster & The Crow

    4.5
    (321 reviews)
    1.2 mi
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    The service and food hit the spot but the banana pudding... the cherry on top. Thanks to the great…read morebar tender for the suggestion

    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.

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    Savorez

    Savorez

    4.7
    (671 reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    Good foods Good service and prompt service…read more Good Ambiance with a cozy inner city feeling Also had the Tito Fuentes drink

    "Good Mexican with a twist near downtown Wilmington"…read more Came here on a Wednesday night for dinner at 6pm and were seated immediately despite it being a group of 5. The place was not very large but relatively full, so be wary of coming later unless you're OK waiting. The restaurant had a bit of a rustic look but clean & well maintained, and nice local art posted on the walls. Staff were welcoming and friendly, and a lot of the food was sourced locally. We started with a sweet potato- goat cheese "guacamole" appetizer. I split the Jefe's Arroz Con Pollo and the Carne Con Ancho with my son. My girlfriend got the vegan rellenos. Food came out in maybe 20 minutes. The ACP was very good but unusual. It came with a thigh and leg of chicken on top, and a big mix of flavors of food underneath-- coconut rice, black beans, pineapple salsa. Curiously no cheese. Very different from any ACP I've ever had. Overall, it was fine-- honestly, my son and I both felt it was too many flavors that overwhelmed each other. In contrast, the Carne Con Ancho was spectacular. The steak bits were cooked rare to perfection and absolutely melt in your mouth. The flavors of the arepa below it as well as the horseradish and other components blended beautifully and made for a wonderful dish. My girlfriend said the rellenos were nicely fried and the sweet potato puree was excellent-- a very hearty dish without feeling heavy. And we all also really liked the guacamole appetizer-- unusual yet delicious flavor (and no avocado). Price was fair-- this was definitely upscale, so not "cheap", but fair for what we got. Overall, I'd happily come back, and definitely would want that Carne Con Ancho again. I recommend.

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    Seabird

    Seabird

    4.6
    (309 reviews)
    1.1 mi

    Our first time to Wilmington and we were celebrating my wife's birthday so I decided to take her…read morehere. I got lucky with a last minute reservation for two at 7pm on a Thursday night. So definitely book a reservation in advance if you can. We started with a dozen local oysters and they were very good. It was our first time trying NC oysters. The tuna crudo was delicious as were the complimentary cornbread. However the entrees stole the show. My wife really enjoyed her cioppino. It was different from the Cioppino we get on the west coast. I decided to give the swordfish a try based on the reviews. I've tried swordfish a few times in the past and have always been disappointed. However this recipe has turned me into a fan. It was the most delicious swordfish that I have ever had. It wasn't dry or fishy tasting. It was just perfect!

    We had brunch at Seabird and, despite one memorable hiccup, it was another very good experience…read more My wife and I split the Spicy NC Shrimp Chilaquiles, and once everything arrived as intended, the dish was excellent. The funny part? The kitchen initially sent out the shrimp dish... without the shrimp. We had to ask for them to bring the missing shrimp, which they quickly corrected. I couldn't help but imagine Chef Gordon Ramsay standing in the kitchen shouting, "You served the shrimp dish without any shrimp, you muppet!" That alone was worth a chuckle. We sat at the bar, where service is usually outstanding. This time the bartender was clearly overwhelmed and stretched thin, so things moved a little slower than normal. Even so, everyone remained professional and friendly. Chef Dean Neff has set a very high standard here, and it's easy to understand why Seabird has received so much recognition and James Beard attention over the years. The food quality, creativity, and consistency continue to make it one of our favorite spots in Wilmington. A missing shrimp on a shrimp dish and slower-than-usual bar service keep this from being a perfect score, but neither issue was enough to spoil the meal.

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