True Blue Butcher & Table - The Forum

Name: True Blue Butcher & Table - The Forum
Address: 1125 Military Cutoff Rd Ste A, Wilmington, NC, United States, 28405
Telephone: (910) 679-4473
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (1005)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

1125 Military Cutoff Rd, Ste A, Wilmington, NC 28405

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2 people

May 13, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Great for fine wines

True Blue Butcher & Table, the flagship restaurant of the We Are True Blue brands, is located in The Forum in Wilmington, NC. Reflecting global cuisine with a modern American interpretation, Chef Bobby Zimmerman has crafted a menu featuring locally sourced ingredients, quality cuts of steak, an extensive and delicious drink selection, and an impressive butcher counter.

We are open seven days a week for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Global, International, Farm-to-table
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Thu 11:00 am–2:30 pm Fri 10:30 am–2:30 pm Butcher Shop Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm Happy Hour Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(910) 679-4473
Website
https://wearetrueblue.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Bobby Zimmerman
Catering
www.trueblue-events.com
Private party facilities
www.trueblue-events.com
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
1125 Military Cutoff Rd, Ste A, Wilmington, NC 28405
Neighborhood
Wrightsville Beach
Cross street
Military Cutoff Road and Parker Farm Drive
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

$5 Smash Burgers
Multiple dates available
Every Wednesday we offer $5 Smash burgers from 4pm-7pm. Our signature smash burger consists of a 7oz beef patty with bacon ground into the patty, lettuce, tomato, house made garlic pickles, special sauce, and our challah buns made from True Blue Butcher and Baker.
1/2 Priced Bottles of Wine
Multiple dates available
Every Thursday we offer 1/2 priced bottles of wine under $70. Whether its girls night or date night, wine is always a good idea!
1/2 Priced Bar Snacks
Multiple dates available
Every Friday & Saturday we offer 1/2 priced bar snacks in the bar or outside from 3pm-6pm.

Popular dishes

Beef & Brussels$19.00
beef satay, coconut apple fried brussels, peanuts, lime
Beef Tartare$22.00
Hand cut NY Strip, Dijon, shallot, egg yolk sauce, caperberries, grilled bread
Chefs Choice Bread$10.00
Rotating focaccia and sourdough made by True Blue Butcher and Baker. Served with butter, evoo, finishing salt.
- Add Olives$5.00
Crab Cake$28.00
tomato confit, pickled red onion aioli
- No Salad/Add Mac$7.00
- No Salad/Add Fries$2.00
- No Salad/Add Veg$4.00
- No Salad/Add Asparagus$7.00
- No Salad/Add Mushrooms$6.00
- No Salad/Add Roasties$4.00
- No Salad/Add Sm Wedge$3.00
- No Salad/Add Sm Czr$3.00
- No Salad/Add Brussels$4.00
Foie Gras App$27.00
Scallop App$19.00
White cheddar "Mac n Cheese", gingered lemon gastrique, sizzled leeks
Burrata$21.00
Strawberry, blackberry, basil, coriander infused honey, aleppo chili, pistachio dust
Nicoise$17.00
Mixed greens, potato salad, olive-cherry tapenade, soft egg, dijon red-wine vinaigrette Supplement: Tuna · 16 Lobster · 18
- Tuna$16.00
- Lobster$18.00

Mains

Beef and Noodles$41.00
Braised beef short rib, ramen, gingered demi glacé, roasted mushrooms, ginger scallions, pickled daikon, poached egg*
Beef Rib Bolognese$34.00
Beef rib & pork cheek ragu, Maltagliati, parmesan
Pork Chop$38.00
Smoked pork chop, spiced orange, gai lan, toasted hazlenut, blackberry agrodolce
Porcini Cheeseburger$24.00
Porcini mushroom butter, Calabrian pepper aioli, Comte cheese, Butter Lettuce
- Rare$0.00
- Medium Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00
- Pittsburgh$0.00
- No Fries/Add Roasties$2.00
- No Fries/Add Mac$5.00
- No Fries/Add Veg$2.00
- No Fries/Add Brussels$2.00
- No Fries/Add Sm Czr$3.00
- No Fries/Add Sm Wedge$0.00
Roast Chicken$32.00
Italian sausage, artichokes, chimichurri, olives, chilis, cannellini bean stew
Shrimp Tagliatelle$36.00
NC shrimp, Piave, house made Italian sausage, grape tomatoes, Calabrian peppers
Steak Frites$37.00
5 oz. tenderloin steak, frites, 5-herb tomato and greens salad.
- Rare$0.00
- Medium Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00
- Pittsburgh$0.00
- No Fries/Add Roasties$2.00
- No Fries/Add Mac$5.00
- No Fries/Add Veg$2.00
- No Fries/Add Brussels$2.00
- No Fries/Add Sm Czr$3.00
- No Fries/Add Sm Wedge$0.00
- No Salad/Add Mac$7.00
- No Salad/Add Fries$2.00
- No Salad/Add Veg$4.00
- No Salad/Add Asparagus$7.00
- No Salad/Add Mushrooms$6.00
- No Salad/Add Roasties$4.00
- No Salad/Add Sm Wedge$3.00
- No Salad/Add Sm Czr$3.00
- No Salad/Add Brussels$4.00
Sweet Potato Gnocchi$26.00
Wild mushrooms, gai lan, sage, cashew cream

A La Carte

14oz Choice NY Strip$49.00
- Rare$0.00
- Medium Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00
- Pittsburgh$0.00
- Add Bone Marrow$18.00
- Add Porcini Butter$6.00
- Add Black Truffle$18.00
- Add Foie Gras$26.00
- Add Surf n Turf$30.00
- Add Fois Gras/Bordo Feature$22.00
- Add Bone Marrow$13.00
- Add Porcini Butter$6.00
- Add Black Truffle$18.00
- Add Foie Gras$26.00
- Steak Frites Set Upgrade$12.00
- Steak and Eggs Set Upgrade$13.00
14oz Prime NY Strip$63.00
- Rare$0.00
- Medium Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00
- Pittsburgh$0.00
- Add Bone Marrow$18.00
- Add Porcini Butter$6.00
- Add Black Truffle$18.00
- Add Foie Gras$26.00
- Add Surf n Turf$30.00
- Add Fois Gras/Bordo Feature$22.00
- Steak Frites Set Upgrade$12.00
- Steak and Eggs Set Upgrade$13.00
16oz Choice Ribeye$59.00
- Rare$0.00
- Medium Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00
- Pittsburgh$0.00
- Add Bone Marrow$18.00
- Add Porcini Butter$6.00
- Add Black Truffle$18.00
- Add Foie Gras$26.00
- Add Surf n Turf$30.00
- Add Fois Gras/Bordo Feature$22.00
- Add Bone Marrow$13.00
- Add Porcini Butter$6.00
- Add Burgundy Truffle$20.00
- Add Foie Gras$26.00
- Crab Cake w/ Bearnaise$25.00
- Steak Frites Set Upgrade$12.00
- Steak and Eggs Set Upgrade$13.00
16oz Prime Ribeye$76.00
- Rare$0.00
- Medium Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00
- Pittsburgh$0.00
- Add Bone Marrow$18.00
- Add Porcini Butter$6.00
- Add Black Truffle$18.00
- Add Foie Gras$26.00
- Add Surf n Turf$30.00
- Add Fois Gras/Bordo Feature$22.00
- Add Bone Marrow$13.00
- Add Porcini Butter$6.00
- Add Black Truffle$18.00
- Add Foie Gras$18.00
18oz Prime Dry Aged KC Strip$72.00
- Rare$0.00
- Medium Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00
- Pittsburgh$0.00
- Add Bone Marrow$18.00
- Add Porcini Butter$6.00
- Add Black Truffle$18.00
- Add Foie Gras$26.00
- Add Surf n Turf$30.00
- Add Fois Gras/Bordo Feature$22.00
- Add Bone Marrow$13.00
- Add Porcini Butter$6.00
- Add Black Truffle$18.00
- Add Foie Gras$26.00
- Steak Frites Set Upgrade$12.00
- Steak and Eggs Set Upgrade$13.00
36oz Choice Bone-In Ribeye$84.00
- Rare$0.00
- Medium Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00
- Add Bone Marrow$18.00
- Add Porcini Butter$6.00
- Add Black Truffle$18.00
- Add Foie Gras$26.00
6oz Filet Mignon$46.00
- Rare$0.00
- Medium Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00
- Pittsburgh$0.00
- Add Bone Marrow$18.00
- Add Porcini Butter$6.00
- Add Black Truffle$18.00
- Add Foie Gras$26.00
- Add Surf n Turf$30.00
- Add Fois Gras/Bordo Feature$22.00
- Add Bone Marrow$13.00
- Add Porcini Butter$7.00
- Add Black Truffle$18.00
- Add Foie Gras$26.00
- Add Foie Gras/Bordo$22.00
- Steak Frites Set Upgrade$12.00
- Steak and Eggs Set Upgrade$13.00
9oz Filet Mignon$65.00
- Rare$0.00
- Medium Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00
- Pittsburgh$0.00
- Add Bone Marrow$18.00
- Add Porcini Butter$6.00
- Add Black Truffle$18.00
- Add Foie Gras$26.00
- Add Surf n Turf$30.00
- Add Fois Gras/Bordo Feature$22.00
- Add Bone Marrow$13.00
- Add Porcini Butter$7.00
- Add Black Truffle$18.00
- Add Foie Gras$26.00
- Steak Frites Set Upgrade$12.00
- Steak and Eggs Set Upgrade$13.00
prime dry age bone in ribeye$95.00
- Rare$0.00
- Medium Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00
- Pittsburgh$0.00
- Add Bone Marrow$18.00
- Add Porcini Butter$6.00
- Add Black Truffle$18.00
- Add Foie Gras$26.00
- Add Surf n Turf$30.00
- Add Fois Gras/Bordo Feature$22.00
prime boneless dry age ribeye$62.00
- Rare$0.00
- Medium Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00
- Pittsburgh$0.00
- Add Bone Marrow$18.00
- Add Porcini Butter$6.00
- Add Black Truffle$18.00
- Add Foie Gras$26.00
- Add Surf n Turf$30.00
- Add Fois Gras/Bordo Feature$22.00

Dinner Sides

Farm Vegetables$11.00
French Fries$9.00
Fried Brussels$11.00
Mac N Cheese$14.00
Petite Herb Salad$7.00
Potato Roasties$11.00
Roasted Asparagus$14.00
Roasted Mushrooms$13.00

A La Carte Seafood

Oysters$0.00
- Each$3.00
- 1\2 dozen$16.00
- Dozen$30.00
- White Caps$0.00
- Southern Salts$0.00
- Carolina Sweeties$0.00
- Half and Half$0.00
Shrimp Cocktail$18.00
Seafood Tower$72.00
Lobster & Crab Remoulade$26.00
(5) Seared Scallops$42.00
Salmon$30.00
- Rare$0.00
- Medium Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00
Black Drum$36.00
Grouper$38.00
Tuna Tartare$20.00
Avocado, lime, scallions, ponzu, xo sauce

What 1,005 people are saying

True Blue Butcher & Table - The Forum reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Wilmington
Good for groups
Wilmington
Lively
Wilmington
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

True Blue Butcher & Table impresses with "exceptional hospitality" and "fantastic food." Known for "tender and flavorful steaks," this Wilmington gem offers a varied menu, "outstanding service," and a welcoming ambiance. Patrons appreciate the attentive staff and creative cocktails. While noise levels can vary, the overall dining experience remains a favorite for many.

1,005 Reviews

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Autumn
Wilmington1 review
2.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time there. The restaurant was beautiful. We brought our 6-month-old, so we were happy to see other families with small children. The staff were nice and quick. Mainly, we had issue with our food and one annoyance with our server. We had the crab cake as an appetizer, beef rib bolognese and prongs (a special) for our entrees along with a side of farm veggies, and the crème brûlée for dessert. The crab cake along with the sauce and salad that came with it were absolutely delicious. It had us excited for the entrees, but unfortunately we were disappointed with them. The bolognese tasted like a basic tomato sauce you could get in a jar at the grocery store and the pasta was overcooked. The prongs were bland, tough, and overcooked as well. The farm veggies also didn’t seem to have any type of seasoning but were just super oily. The entrees were overpriced for what we got, but thankfully the dessert saved the night as it was nearly perfect. For our server Adrianna (I think), she was fast, kind, and helpful as I wanted a mocktail and she brought me a refreshing drink, but we did not appreciate her upselling us. She told us the specials, and I ordered the prongs. Then she asked me, “What side?” So, I ordered the farm veggies. My boyfriend ordered the bolognese and as she was walking away from our table, she asked him if he wanted bread with it, which he replied yes. When we received the bill, we were surprised to find that the bread and veggies were charged as extra. Had I known the meal didn’t come with a side, I would not have ordered them, especially with how underwhelming they were. We both work in the service industry so we were highly disappointed. If we ever come back, we are just sticking with the crab cake and crème brûlée.
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Phil
Fort Lauderdale1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and a brunch menu that will keep you coming back for more.
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Jack
Wilmington1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My wife & I both had the ribeye's. They were seasoned well, very tender and not much fat. the we each had different sauces and they were very good as well. The steaks and and sides were priced well considering the quality received. We each ordered a single glass of house cabernet sauvignon wine and was astounded when I received the bill of $40.00 price per glass. We never would have ordered the wine at that price. I have ordered house wine at other restaurants and prices were between $10 to $25 a glass. Should have checked the wine list.
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Kimberly VIP
Charlotte18 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We ate here last time we were in town and couldn’t wait to eat here again. Brussels sprouts are amazing, crab cake appetizer tasted like all crab and super yummy.
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Tina VIP
Richmond18 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Smashburger were fantastic, as always . Outstanding service, quick and efficient. Eli, the manager does a fantastic job making sure everyone is pleased and assisting where needed. He is always visable. As regulars, we are always set up with Emma for our waitress She is outstanding and goes out of her way making sure we have everything we need.
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MikeP
New York City8 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 25, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We started with the mini tower for an app, it was excellent. The main course came - medium rare Kansas City steak it was over cooked, they took it back and out came a very rare steak that didn't taste nearly as good as the 1st? I had the grouper with the lemon caper sauce the fish portion was tiny and the cup of sauce (they charged extra) was enough for 10 servings? Diner was $250 with tip, ridiculously over-priced for the what we got.
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Lilu VIP
Wilmington10 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 25, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The menu is limited but interesting and novel enough to differentiate True Blue from other lunch restaurants. When the restaurant is full it can be very noisy , and the AC blows frigid air on you AND on the food .
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Mark
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on April 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent experience from the moment we entered True Blue. Hosted and staff were great. Bryce our server was great and a real plesure. It was our second visit for n anniversary dinner. We are from Raleigh, NC and will return.
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David VIP
Wilmington83 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Still hitting on all cylinders at Butcher & Table. Excellent selection and variety of cocktails to start off the experience. A different yet tasty change on the classic wedge salad. Attentive yet not cloying service. Great selection of steaks, at fair market prices, expertly prepared. The 35 day dry aged KC Strip was a treat and the filet was perfectly medium rare and melted in your mouth. The potato roasties are wonderful at both “Table” and “Barrel”. 3/4 of desserts were gluten free so we tried the flourless chocolate tort - wonderful flavor and consistency and the sauce was divine. Great selection of wines across regions, varietals AND price points.
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Dave
Dallas1 review
5.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
It is too noisy in there with the music, no buffering of sound in a small venue.
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True Blue Butcher & Table - The Forum is rated 4.7 stars by 1005 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

May 13, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for True Blue Butcher & Table - The Forum

1125 Military Cutoff Rd, Ste A, Wilmington, NC 28405

Additional information

Cross street
Military Cutoff Road and Parker Farm Drive
Neighborhood
Wrightsville Beach
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Thu 11:00 am–2:30 pm Fri 10:30 am–2:30 pm Butcher Shop Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm Happy Hour Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Global, International, Farm-to-table
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Bobby Zimmerman
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
https://wearetrueblue.com/
Phone number
(910) 679-4473
Catering
www.trueblue-events.com
Private party facilities
www.trueblue-events.com

True Blue Butcher & Table - The Forum

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

$5 Smash Burgers

1/2 Priced Bottles of Wine

1/2 Priced Bar Snacks

Smash Burger

9oz Filet Mignon

Crab Cake

Salads & Shares

Beef & Brussels$19.00

Beef Tartare$22.00

Chefs Choice Bread$10.00

Crab Cake$28.00

Foie Gras App$27.00

Scallop App$19.00

Burrata$21.00

Nicoise$17.00

Mains

Beef and Noodles$41.00

Beef Rib Bolognese$34.00

Pork Chop$38.00

Porcini Cheeseburger$24.00

Roast Chicken$32.00

Shrimp Tagliatelle$36.00

Steak Frites$37.00

Sweet Potato Gnocchi$26.00

A La Carte

14oz Choice NY Strip$49.00

14oz Prime NY Strip$63.00

16oz Choice Ribeye$59.00

16oz Prime Ribeye$76.00

18oz Prime Dry Aged KC Strip$72.00

36oz Choice Bone-In Ribeye$84.00

6oz Filet Mignon$46.00

9oz Filet Mignon$65.00

prime dry age bone in ribeye$95.00

prime boneless dry age ribeye$62.00

Dinner Sides

Farm Vegetables$11.00

French Fries$9.00

Fried Brussels$11.00

Mac N Cheese$14.00

Petite Herb Salad$7.00

Potato Roasties$11.00

Roasted Asparagus$14.00

Roasted Mushrooms$13.00

A La Carte Seafood

Oysters$0.00

Shrimp Cocktail$18.00

Seafood Tower$72.00

Lobster & Crab Remoulade$26.00

(5) Seared Scallops$42.00

Salmon$30.00

Black Drum$36.00

Grouper$38.00

Tuna Tartare$20.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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