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Butcher and Barrel by True Blue, Wilmington, NC

Butcher and Barrel by True Blue

4.7
4.7
460 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Chef Bobby Zimmerman and his team welcome you to True Blue Butcher and Barrel located at The South Front District in Wilmington, NC. Butcher and Barrel will stay loyal to the True Blue brand with a butcher shop and great steak choices, but will create its own identity with redesigned playful menu options, a spirited atmosphere that accommodates live music, and an extensive amount of liquor options.

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2 people

7:30 PM


Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steak, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (910) 769-7010
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Wilmington
  • Cross street
    3rd Street and Front Street
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Port City Trolley stop right in front of us! <br />Trolley schedules and routes can be found at www.wavetransit.com/free-downtown-trolley-schedule/
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • P.Y.O - Pour Your Own Mimosas

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM
    Experience P.Y.O - Pour Your Own Mimosas all day Saturday and Sunday at True Blue Butcher and Barrel

  • Happy Hour At True Blue Butcher and Barrel

    Multiple dates available
    Fri - Sat - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Buy one bar snack, get one bar snack free from 4pm-6pm each Friday and Saturday.

What 460 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Innovative

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Hot spot

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Lively

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Contemporary American

  • Wilmington

    Great for brunch

  • Wilmington

    Innovative

  • Wilmington

    Hot spot

  • Wilmington

    Lively

460 Reviews
  1. madscarl

    Northern MI

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great experience at True Blue! We went for $5 burger night and absolutely loved the atmosphere and food. Ask for Kevin!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had yet another great experience! My husband and I celebrated our wedding anniversary and brought along our 14 month old. I requested some special drinks to mimic or signature drinks from our wedding when I made the reservation and the tea at the Barrel went above and beyond. Great dinner and great anniversary!

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  3. LoriB

    Fort Lauderdale

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome, can’t wait to go back and try more on the menu.

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  4. Chris

    Wilmington

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Steak was undercooked, server had trouble pouring water from a bottle without spilling. Brussels good. A bit too noisy.

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  5. JenniferD

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Super yummy meal, large portions and excellent quality. Craft cocktails were spectacular and the service received was amazing.

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  6. KristenY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service. Taylor was awesome. Thank you

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  7. Mykasdaddy

    Cleveland

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Second time here. Did not disappoint. This may become a regular spot for us.

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  8. KBVOLS

    Raleigh

    25 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Butcher and Barrel is favorite. We go there 2-3 times a month. The food is always very good. Fried chicken was a little extra crispy this time.

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  9. francophile

    Wilmington

    53 reviews

    4.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Food and service were great but I would have preferred a little more ambiance at these prices. Room kind of felt like a cafeteria.

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  10. DianeS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and food! Out first time there- will definitely go back!

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  11. Jola3741

    Wilmington

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was very good and our waiter was very attentive. Overall we had a wonderful dining experience

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  12. SarahS

    West Virginia

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the best experience dining at True Blue Butcher & Barrel this week! The ambiance, location, food, and dining experience was exceptional. Our server Mitchell was spectacular and we appreciate his hospitality! Will definitely be returning soon.

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  13. DebbiA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waitress Diana was wonderful and Tyler the bartender was amazing

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  14. Angelab

    Washington DC

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food, service and ambiance was wonderful! Highly recommend. Location is great. Lots of parking.

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  15. MollyL

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The food was excellent and the restaurant had a cool vibe but it is very loud and the high top tables have VERY uncomfortable bar stools. The staff was attentive and overall we had a good time. It is a little expensive but if you love red meat, then this is your place.

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  16. DanV

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall1food1service4ambience3
    Forgetaboutit ! My wife and I went the the Butcher and Barrel for an early dinner. Decided to get some shareables at the bar since it was happy hour. We ordered four shareables. The Brussels -they were bad, the peanut sauce just didn't do it. Truffled fries - they were soggy. Wings - they were overcooked and dry. Kai Yang Chicken - it was dry, again it was overcooked. The only good thing about the meal was the salad which came with the Kai Yang chicken. It was delicious. Overall we were both pretty disappointed with our first visit to this restaurant.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful evening with my college son. Great service and food! We will be back.

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  18. MarieG

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Not our first time here, and one of our favorite girls night hangouts for bourbon drinks and good food. They used to have a steak flight which was amazing, but due to diners making too many special requests on the fish, the restaurant was unable to maintain a consistent product and did away with that option-we were so sad about that! Had the special which was delicious. Steak kabob with hummus, salad and bread. Kabob overdone, but overall the meal was delicious. It's a pretty noisy joint, so if that's a problem for you, maybe sit outside or choose another place.

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  19. GaryC

    Wilmington

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Enjoyed our evening meal prior to going to a concert at Greenfield Lake. My wide and I had relaxing drinks prior dinner. Good range of appetizers and cocktails are offered. As we are somewhat familiar with their portions, we each decided on one of their salads as our main meal and that was sufficient, but decided to split a dessert. As with each visit, we were exceptionally pleased with our experience. One unusual occurrence, I forgot to pick up my credit card as we were leaving. A short time later, I received a call they had found it and would hold it securely until I could come by and pick it up. This was an added touch that I had never received any other time I forgot something, a service for which I was very grateful.

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  20. gso2016

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service & cocktails. Food was delicious and portion sizes were very generous. Highly recommend

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The bourbon flights were priced fairly. Incredible burgers.

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  22. DARLENEC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Food and great service! Worked with us when we had a change in our reservation. We had a great table.

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  23. FernB

    Raleigh

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience3
    Waitstaff was rather distracted. Never got a wine menu despite asking for one. Water was not refilled toward the end of the meal. But the rest was fine. Quite a long wait for food, which was understandable since the restaurant was busy, but had to grab the waiter to order more wine during the wait, and got no updates on food.

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  24. KellyS

    Greensboro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We thoroughly enjoyed our experience. The food was delicious and service was exceptional. As we left made a reservation for whole family that is visiting over Labor Day weekend.

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  25. RichardR

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall4food2service4ambience5
    Sides and crab cakes were good but the steak was lackluster at best. Good char but not seasoned at all. Coming there for the steak and receiving the one we got was disappointing.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Great ambience and amazing selection of bourbon. Be prepared to be sat at a high top table which is not pointed out when booking a reservation. It was slightly uncomfortable and crammed especially when trying to enjoy a steak.

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  27. Icey12

    Wilmington

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was exceptional. The service was amazing. Even made our waiter pick out one of our groups meal and it was the best one.

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  28. JohnQ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    great easy relaxed dinner. Steak was really delicious, and the service was attentive and right on target. Definitely plan to go back.

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  29. BPMACG

    Wilmington

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything we ordered was delicious! Also, the gluten-free items were fantastic and no issues after eating any of them!

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  30. NancyD

    Wilmington

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The smash burger was delicious! The choice of beers and liquor was outstanding.

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  31. ClemS

    Wilmington

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    It was good. No real complaints. It was a little pricey for the quality. I’ll probably go back but it’s not a once or twice a month destination for me.

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  32. TammyE

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 18, 2023

    overall3food4service5ambience1
    The food was good, but it was SO NOISY, we asked our server to turn down the music, which he did, for a little while. But once the lunch crowd started to thin out the staff cranked the music back up, it was as though they were trying to run us off. I go out for a nice meal in order to chat with my friends, not possible here.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Wilmington

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    First time here although we have been to the other True Blue Restaurant at Mayfair. Hands down soooo much better. Clean & relaxed atmosphere with amazing food. The Mac n Cheese is the BEST I’ve ever had. We will be back.

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  34. Flinchy

    Charleston

    83 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    83 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had two great meals there. Filets perfectly cooked. Seafood cocktail was excellent. Some good spice on that appetizer. Our server, Kaycee is outstanding. Be sure to ask for her. She allowed us to keep a leisurely pace and didn’t rush us. Glad to see this restaurant is still doing great. We loved our visit. Thanks.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was exquisite. Especially the New York strips. Signature drinks were wonderful. The Brussel sprouts were out of this world. Service was spot on! Will def go again.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Good and different food preps. Great steaks. Lively venue, good service. A little loud, but OK. Will go back.

    Butcher and Barrel by True BlueResponded on July 12, 2023

    Thank you for your awesome feedback! We are excited to see you again soon.

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  37. SteveK

    Raleigh

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful service from Esteban. Friendly and he made great suggestions. Food was excellent, well prepared and fresh. Will definitely go back.

    Butcher and Barrel by True BlueResponded on July 12, 2023

    Thank you so much for the kind review Steve. We are excited to share with Esteban and we can't wait to see you again soon!

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  38. Will

    Washington DC

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    An overall good experience at Butcher and Barrel by True Blue recently. Food was good. Service was okay. Venue and location (with ambiance, crowd, noise factored in) was outstanding.

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  39. EmilyL

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious and great vibe — Service was great and staff was very friendly!

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  40. KennethK

    Wilmington

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, superb service. Great drink menu.

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FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Butcher and Barrel by True Blue using the Order Online button. Butcher and Barrel by True Blue also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (910) 769-7010.

Butcher and Barrel by True Blue is rated 4.7 stars by 460 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:30 PM


Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Butcher and Barrel by True Blue

110 Greenfield St 114, Wilmington, NC 28401-6123

Additional information

  • Cross street
    3rd Street and Front Street
  • Neighborhood
    Wilmington
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steak, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Port City Trolley stop right in front of us! Trolley schedules and routes can be found at www.wavetransit.com/free-downtown-trolley-schedule/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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