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Butcher and Barrel by True Blue, Wilmington, NC

Butcher and Barrel by True Blue

4.5
4.5
396 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.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 34 times today

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

  • 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 and 9pm-11pm each Friday and Saturday.

  • 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

Popular dishes

What 396 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Great for brunch

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Hot spot

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Lively

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Contemporary American

  • Wilmington

    Great for brunch

  • Wilmington

    Good for business meals

  • Wilmington

    Good for groups

  • Wilmington

    Hot spot

  • Wilmington

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Wilmington

    Lively

  • Wilmington

    Most Booked

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  1. ChrisF

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    On 5/26/2023, we arrived for 5:30 reservation and was taken to first table at the open entrance door. Asked to be seated anywhere else at this approx. 20% occupancy time, the hostess said that that was our assigned table. After asking again to be reseated, we were taken to the furthest table in the corner of the floor. We watched the seating of subsequent patrons and found no persons being “assigned” at the entrance table. This was the first time that profiling or age discrimination seemed to be apparent to us, since the prevalent age and family activity level was in 20’s thru 40’s, groups of with whom we frequently associate. We are an active mid-seventies couple and were quite surprised at this situation. On a positive note, our server was delightful and we appreciated her service and attention.
  2. Elizabeth

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The wait staff did an amazing job, they also followed my request from my reservation booking (bring champagne to the table upon arrival) which was a lovely addition to our anniversary dinner. Wait staff was awesome, and knowledgeable about my gluten allergy. They kept our drinks fresh and did a wonderful job of checking in on us while not hovering around the table, our waitress in particular did a great job of visually checking in and reading the conversation at the table to know when to hop in and check on us vs. let us continue chatting uninterrupted. The food was lovely, and I found some of the dishes to have a unique flavor profile which was great!
  3. GFAS11

    Wilmington

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    Overall, great atmosphere and the food was good, great service. Wish they had more options with regard to gluten free, given the price for food. I had the burger and it was really salty, couldn’t eat the whole thing. I would give it another try though, it was a cool place.
  4. KBVOLS

    Raleigh

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have enjoyed brunch here many times. Our guest was very surprised as well. The Jerked Special was amazing. We will be there again soon.
  5. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Had a reservation and all that was available was a bar hightop. Not the reservation “experience” I expected. However, food was good and whiskey selection was great.
  6. Scott

    New England

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    I have eaten here a few times , good burgers and service.
  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great meal of burgers, salads and a catfish sandwich. Drinks are unique and delish. Especially the Negroni. Service was on point and dessert was delish.
  8. mare

    Wilmington

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall3food5service3ambience3
    High Top Table was very uncomfortable for a senior disabled with a bad back and hostess Saud she would not change our table. However, 2 people who came in after us sat down at table next to us and were changed to a regular table..manager said he did not have another table for us! Go figure. Food was delicious though!
  9. AneaZ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good and service were amazing. Our server was so attentive and she made us want to come back again! Loved it!
  10. TiffanyC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    While the food was really good, it was incredibly expensive. It was worth a try!
  11. Shane

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed our Mother’s Day lunch. The food and staff were amazing.

    Butcher and Barrel by True BlueResponded on May 16, 2023We're delighted you had such an enjoyable Mother's Day lunch! We can't wait to see you again soon!

  12. mikendeb

    Raleigh

    50 reviews

    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an absolutely fantastic Mother's Day Brunch at Butcher and Barrel. The Pork Belly, Shrimp and Eggs was fantastic! There was so much flavor going on that I didn't want it to end. Everyone else at the table had the Popcorn Chicken and Waffles. They all said the chicken was perfectly cooked but that the breading could have used more flavor. The service was also fantastic. This was the second year we have eaten Mother's Day Brunch here, and we will be back for a third.

    Butcher and Barrel by True BlueResponded on May 16, 2023Thank you so much for your kind words. We strive to be a place for tradition and we're ecstatic to hear that we've made your Mother's Day brunch a ritual with True Blue! We truly can't wait to see you again!

  13. ChristieC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an amazing time ; the food and drinks were delicious 😋

    Butcher and Barrel by True BlueResponded on May 16, 2023Thank you so much for your kind words Christie. We're so glad you had an amazing time & we can't wait to do it again!

  14. OpenTable Diner

    Wilmington

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had a great experience! Food was delicious! And the service was great! 10/10 would go again!

    Butcher and Barrel by True BlueResponded on May 16, 2023We're SO glad you had a great experience! We truly can' wait to see you again soon!

  15. JulianG

    Tucson

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This was my first time at a True Blue location and the first time for my partner at this specific True Blue location. The food, the service, the server (Katy), and the variety of food were all excellent! I recall leaving full and very happy and satisfied with the experience at True Blue. We will certainly be back - thanks for making it such a great experience!

    Butcher and Barrel by True BlueResponded on May 16, 2023We're so delighted to hear you had such a great experience dining with us! Thank you for your feedback and we can't wait to see you again soon!

  16. JessicaH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Decided to try this location for my bday dinner and they did not disappoint. Our server Michael was the greatest and very knolwegable on the drink and food menus. I decided to order something out of my norm which was the bacon cheeseburger. Literally the best burger ever as it was was cooked to perfection. I will be returning soon.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Greensboro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time here and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Service was outstanding. Entire staff clearly customer focused; all were accommodating and very engaged with customers.

    Butcher and Barrel by True BlueResponded on May 2, 2023Thank you so much for the feedback. We strive to give hospitable service and make guests feel truly special. Thank you again for your kind words and we can't wait to see you again soon!

  18. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My son and I (he is 2) have turned this into our Wednesday father/son dinner spot. Service is exceptional and the food is great. But it isn’t just great for $5/burger night. This is one of my favorite spots in town for any occasion

    Butcher and Barrel by True BlueResponded on May 16, 2023We absolutely LOVE that you and your son have made burger night a ritual! That is truly our intention. Thank you so much for your review and your continued support. We can't wait to see you tomorrow!

  19. EdMcK

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience3
    Ordered Steak Frits. Meat was overcooked. Waitress said they would bring another steak cooked medium rare as ordered. When the replacement steak finally arrived, my dinner guest had finished his entire meal and I finished my salad and fries already. Replacement steak was still overcooked but I ate it anyway. French fries were served cold. Dinner partner had to wait for replacement fries which came promptly and were hot unlike my steak. Overall very disappointing meal. I will not be going back again.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful as always! I can’t get enough of the Burrata salad.
  21. BenM

    Wilmington

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of Wilmington's best places for burgers. Way cool ambiance, attentive waitstaff. This was a business lunch, so no alcohol, but the bar is awesome.

    Butcher and Barrel by True BlueResponded on May 2, 2023Thank you so much for your awesome feedback! Our burgers are $5 on Wednesdays from 4-7. Come back and have a smash burger and a nice glass of whiskey when you're not on business haha!

  22. OpenTable Diner

    Wilmington

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Hostess was polite and seated us right in time. Our server was extremely busy but he was still attentive and provided excellent service. I must say the sautéed mushrooms were outstanding and there is a great local beer selection too. We have dined here before and have enjoyed the smash burger special. This time our burgers lacked flavor ( less bacon?) and the buns were dry. My burger in particular only had a few shreds of lettuce and virtually no sauce. I hate sending anything back so I ate it with 1/2 the bun. We’ll try again and will go later in the evening. Perhaps the rush at 6:30 had something to do with it. Again, it was still a good experience. Great place and service.
  23. DennisB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing as always. I've never had a bad experience.

    Butcher and Barrel by True BlueResponded on May 2, 2023Thank you Dennis! We're so happy to hear that you've had many amazing experiences. We can't wait to see you again soon!

  24. Jennifer

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an amazing time celebrating my guy’s birthday! Ashley gave us amazing service and kept us laughing. She was very busy but took extremely good care of us and made sure to take the time to explain the menu to us. We will be back when we’re in Wilmington. Highly recommend. We had filet mignon, tostones, herb salad, and bacon cheddar Mac. So so good!
  25. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The pork chop… life changing! Brussel sprouts are also a must try. Great service, friendly staff… amazing food. We’ll be back.
  26. BrianGGG

    Raleigh

    64 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This was a good meal with great service. I really enjoyed sitting outside on a perfect dinner day.
  27. MitchellF

    New York Area

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience3
    Service was terrible. Waite 45 minutes for 3 hamburgers and it wasn't that busy. Asked to have the appetizer brought out with the main course and they brought it out first. We sent it back, then waited 30 minutes for the burgers. We asked to see the manager and he never showed. This was not the first time the service was sub-par. Don't think I will return.
  28. VickiH

    Dallas

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall3food5service1ambience5
    Service was extremely disappointing. One of the cocktails ordered had a strong fishy smell which was odd but the server provided no resolution and almost argued. Expected more of a fine dining experience but maybe they were short staffed.The food was really good.
  29. Lisa

    Houston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The food was very good but for the price of the steak it was cooked probably well done when we asked for medium.
  30. DawnC

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous brunch. My husband and I both agreed it was the best we’d probably had!
  31. DeeP

    Wilmington

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Birthday dinner for friends. Good good and deserts delicious. A bit pricey
  32. Lisa

    Wilmington

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service was amazing. We had a birthday dinner here and everyone was so kind. Everyone’s meal was perfect and the ambience was awesome. I will definitely be coming back :)
  33. Marty

    Wilmington

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and I had the steak/frites dinner. The steak was cooked perfectly, the frites were crispy and good, and the salad was fresh and tasty. The vibe was fun and lively.
  34. ElizabethB

    Atlanta Metro

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food and great service! I look forward to going back!
  35. Joalle

    Wilmington

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 4, 2023

    overall3food5service5ambience2
    The food and service was excellent. Our server was thoughtful and attentive but not too much😊. We thought the pricing was commensurate with the product. The seating was uncomfortable and the room lacked something(?)
  36. SharonM

    Wilmington

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was excellent. Crab cakes and steak and eggs. Yum. Beautifully plated. Cooked perfectly. Restaurant is nicely decorated, super clean, open environment. Music was louder than I would expect in a restaurant, but it did not detract from the experience. Waiter was fantastic and attentive. I plan to visit regularly.
  37. ErinCT

    Raleigh

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Have a meal here! You won't regret it. From the second we arrived, we felt welcomed, AND that was with a cranky 9 yo in tow! Our server (he name fails me) was superb! She was attentive, kind, knowledge, patient....as well as the hosts. We arrived half an hour early and they sat us immediately (this is a BUSY spot on a beautiful Saturday evening as well). We had the bone marrow, steak fries, bok choy, bacon mac and cheese, the seafood cocktail, and a burger for our 9 yo. HOLY MOLY! It was all delicious! Like, I was pretty blown away about the quality of the food and the overall experience. My husband ordered an old fashioned, and was asked if he'd like it smoked. He opted for the smoked cocktail. I am not a bourbon girl at all, and I tell you, that drink was amazing. Have dinner here.

    Butcher and Barrel by True BlueResponded on April 3, 2023Thank you so much for the kind feedback Erin! We are so glad you guys had a great time. We can't wait to see you again soon!

  38. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food and service were great! Some of the price increases seemed a little crazy- not spending an additional $7 for bernaise sauce.
  39. BrettL

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food. By far one of the best restaurants in Wilmington. The pecan smoked wings are next level. Also the location is great for a night out.

    Butcher and Barrel by True BlueResponded on April 3, 2023Thank you so much for the kind words. We are so happy you had such a good time! We hope to see you again soon!

  40. wilmingtontourist

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Mitch was a great attentive server and we appreciated his service.

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 4.5 stars by 396 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 34 times today
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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