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Butcher and Barrel by True Blue, Wilmington, NC

Butcher and Barrel by True Blue

4.7
4.7
536 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 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.

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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
  • Website
    http://www.wearetrueblue.com/butcherandbarrel
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Location
    110 Greenfield St 114, Wilmington, NC 28401-6123
  • 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

  • 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

  • $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

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

Menu

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What 536 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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Good for groups

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Neighborhood gem

  • Wilmington

    Good for groups

  • Wilmington

    Hot spot

  • Wilmington

    Neighborhood gem

  • Wilmington

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Butcher and Barrel by True Blue offers "amazing food" and "excellent service," making it a popular choice for special occasions. Diners rave about the "best steaks" and "delicious cocktails," alongside "friendly and knowledgeable" staff. While some find it a bit pricey, the overall dining experience is highly recommended.

536 Reviews

  1. Alex

    Wilmington

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. Angela

    Washington DC

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Restaurant was super crowded, tables had been added to floor & situated very close to each other. I get it, it was Valentines Day…but I did feel like I was dining with the couple seated next to us! We were seated promptly…our server, Austin, was fabulous! Attentive, engaging & on the spot with suggestions & quick service. Good was cooked perfectly. Husband really enjoyed the pork chop. True Blue is one of our favorite restaurants so we will definitely be back, but not on Valentine’s Day.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I would have preferred a smaller portion with a little more flavor and cooked slightly more to retain more heat in my salmon. The crab sauce did t have enough crab in it and was under seasoned. The farm vegetables were overcooked.

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  4. Karlton

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a great experience. The food and drinks were great. Service was awesome. One thing that concerned me is the tables are all very close to one another. When I go out I like some privacy without being right on top of someone else. We were lucky enough to get a table away from others but it might keep me from returning. Overall the steak was amazing and the blue cheese butter topping...unreal. Make sure you get the potatoes and dip them in the blue cheese butter.

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  5. Danny

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We've been coming here for 3 years now and always choose this location for any sort of big occasion. In this case, we chose Valentines Day! Food phenomenal. Drinks are always great. I went to park the car while my wife got to our reservation. Came inside to see her, saying she slipped and fell in front of the hostess. Told me the hostess acted like it was no big deal and then was offered a complimentary drink. I felt no need to escalate as it was a busy night and we always enjoy the food. Would look forward to seeing a bit more genuine concern for a slip and fall incident when the floor was wet from something. The drink just seemed like a way to defuse the situation and doesn't help that my wife isn't any bit confrontational.

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  6. Daniele

    Wilmington

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was some of the best I’ve had. The burgers were amazing and the house sauce was delicious. The Mac n Cheese and fries were also surprisingly good. The service was quick and friendly, and the restaurant was lively.

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  7. jay

    Wilmington

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    good experience will go back Great food Kevin loved the peanut sprouts

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  8. Katie

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Burger was overcooked, but staff was gracious and did not charge us for it.

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  9. karen

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing! We ordered the 6 oz Filet and the Mushroom Bourbon Burger. So good! The Brussel Sprouts were amazing as well. Service was excellent. We will definitely be back!

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  10. Robert

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter was tremendously, knowledgeable, exceptionally, friendly, and efficient. The food was outstanding.

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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 536 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 6 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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