The Basics

"The wife and I stopped in on date weekend because our Airbnb hosts recommended The Basics for brunch. We didn't have a reservation but were seated quickly outside in the breezeway. We were waited on fairly quickly and were very happy with the menu selection . Plenty of mouthwatering descriptions to choose from. I had the Omelet which was probably one of the best I have ever had. The everything bagel seasoned bacon and the sage mushroom cream sauce made the omelet a super standout! The wife had the Chimichurri pulled pork served over a black bean-goat cheese potato cake with two over easy eggs which was absolutely delectable! We also ordered a Bloody Maria (bloody mary made with tequila) but the house made bloody mary mix was not to our taste. Service was great and we will return on our next trip to Wilmington"

"GET THE POTATO CAKE. The food at this place is NEXT level. Visited with some coworkers who ordered the salmon salad (looked amazing). I had the chicken salad sandwich. Definitely a spot I would highly recommend and grab a bite to eat."

"Our server, Victoria, was the best. She refilled our glasses, checked on us regularly, and engaged with us. Truly how waitstaff should be. My husband had a huge mushroom burger. He said the flavor was incredible, one of the best he's had. I had the fried chicken blt. Very tasty. The fried mashed potatoes with sour cream and peppers lacked flavor. The sweet tea was downhome southern, and frankly, better than bojangles. Not everyone can get it right. This particular day someone did. The prices were acceptable for the area. The atmosphere was industrial but cozy."

"This is one of the Best restaurants in Wilmington. It could be that basic of a review... I have eaten here many times but this is my first review. To describe this restaurant in a creative way I would say that imagine the result of a southerner & a culinary expert having a baby. That baby would be called The Basics. They offer southern cuisine made with local & fresh ingredients with 5 star culinary skill. My usual go to at lunch is the fried chicken BLT. It is delicious. So good… Today for lunch we started with the spinach dip. This is not an ordinary spinach dip. This is one of the best dishes I have ever tasted. That good. For our main dishes we ordered one of the specials which was stuffed flounder over mashed potatoes and we also had Brunswick stew and a side of fried Okra. Everything was delicious. The service as always was great. The gentlemen that waited on us has been here for many years. He is an outstanding waiter. We sat outside at a hightop top table and we were taken care of the same as if we were inside. This is a must try if you are visiting or live in the area."

"The restaurant was easy to find. The entire staff were friendly. No wait time on a Friday morning 10:30 am. The mimosas were good and served in a full glass not a sippy cup. Ordered the BELT, potato pie, blueberry oatmeal pancake and Migas dish. Everything tasted great and fresh. We will definitely be back!"