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Butcher and Barrel by True Blue, Wilmington, NC

Butcher and Barrel by True Blue

4.7
4.7
546 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
Chef Bobby Zimmerman and his team welcome you to Butcher & Barrel by We Are True Blue, located in the South Front District of downtown Wilmington, NC.

Celebrated for its prime cuts and lively atmosphere, Butcher & Barrel features a menu of locally sourced ingredients and an extensive selection of bourbon and whiskey. With its high ceilings, funky wallpaper, and art featuring local artist GERB, Butcher & Barrel aims to offer not only a delicious dining and drinking experience but also a memorable, vibrant one. Designed to give you a big city feel, it has that exciting air of "where are you going to go next?" after you finish your meal or drink.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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! 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

Experiences

  • $5 Smash Burgers

    Multiple dates available
    Every Wednesday we offer $5 Smash burgers from 4pm-7pm. They are 7oz patties with bacon ground into the beef patty, lettuce, tomato, house made garlic pickles, and our special sauce. See you Wednesday!
    $5 Smash Burgers Photo
  • $1 Local Oysters

    Multiple dates available
    Every Thursday we offer $1 local Hold Fast - Southern Salt Oysters. They're from Southern NC, taste like snow crab, olive brine, with a copper finish. They're perfect for date night or before a night out on the town! Pro tip: we have 1/2 priced bottles of wine on Thursdays and they pair so good with our Champagne, Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot Noir.
    $1 Local Oysters Photo
  • PYO Mimosa Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Every Saturday & Sunday we offer a bottle of Henri Dubois Champagne for $40 with 3 specialty juices for you to pour your own mimosas! Our brunch features a variety of classic breakfast options and our most sought after lunch items.
    PYO Mimosa Brunch Photo

Offers

  • $5 Burger Night

    Multiple dates available
    Wed - 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    Join True Blue Butcher & Barrel for $5 Burger Night each Wednesday night from 4pm-7pm. We have $5 A la Carte Smash Burgers at all locations!

    $5 Burger Night Photo
  • BOGO Bar Snacks

    Multiple dates available
    Fri - Sat - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Enjoy buy one get one free bar snacks on Fridays and Saturdays outside or at the bar! You can enjoy things like popcorn chicken, crab cakes, and smash burgers. Pro tip: we have 1/2 priced specialty cocktails on Fridays and $10 specialty bourbon pours on Saturdays. Consider your weekend planned!

    BOGO Bar Snacks Photo

What 546 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Good for groups

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Hot spot

  • Wilmington

    Good for groups

  • Wilmington

    Hot spot

  • Wilmington

    Neighborhood gem

  • Wilmington

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
True Blue Butcher and Barrel offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food" and "superb service." Guests rave about the "outstanding" steaks and "impressive" bourbon flights. The restaurant's "genuine" service and "casual vibe" make it a favorite for both locals and visitors. While pricing may be premium, the quality justifies the cost.

546 Reviews
  1. Steve

    Philadelphia7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Pork belly cooking was rushed and very tough could only eat 1 as a main dish and gave up. Fries were cold and needed remade for 2 dinners. Tenderloin, smash burger, and Brussel sprouts very good. Service was very good.

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  2. ChrisK

    Charleston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went there for a late unplanned lunch on Friday and liked it enough to cancel our Saturday dinner reservations at another restaurant to go back. The bourbon mushroom burger is the best burger I’ve ever had. Full stop. The patty stands on its own, but the cheese and “mushroom gravy” puts it over the top. The bacon cheeseburger, the lobster roll, fries, and the potato roasties. All on point!

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  3. Dick

    Wilmington16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    People were friendly and courteous from the moment we walked in the door. Our server was attentive and friendly. He had to deal with one of our party being gluten fee. He ensured her food was appropriate for her condition. Food and drinks were very good and arrived in a timely fashion. Overall a very pleasant evening.

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  4. Ashley

    Atlanta13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great… food, service and atmosphere!

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  5. Heather

    Wilmington1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a reservation at 6 and showed up a little early. We're seated right away. Our server was great. He explained the restaurant- portion sizes, drinks, specials. We both ordered burgers and they were delicious. Large portions and tasty drinks. Would definitely recommend!

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  6. Audra

    St. Louis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved our date night dinner! We sat at the bar because we arrived early to our reservation and the bartender was the best. You have to try the jive cocktail with gin. Dinner was great, service was great. Can’t wait to go back :)

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  7. Cameron

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was amazing the appetizers are can’t miss but the mushroom burger stole the show

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  8. Sharon VIP

    Washington DC8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was impeccable and the burgers were delicious

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  9. Monica

    Wilmington2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were absolutely outstanding! The filet was cooked perfectly and the bernaise sauce was the ideal compliment for it.

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  10. Alex

    Wilmington1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great vibes well priced food. Will be making this the go to spot. Our server Austin was great!

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FAQs

Butcher and Barrel by True Blue 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 546 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 4 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Butcher and Barrel by True Blue

110 Greenfield St 114, Wilmington, NC 28401-6123

Dining areas

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
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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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