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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.
Ricky Corona
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!
Brian Newman
I had their appetizer special which was really good, the bird was surprisingly missing seasoning and really flavor. I think they should at least serve it with their house hot sauce. It is cooked well, has juicy meat but just tastes smokey. I had boomers in my party and the basics gets extra points for dealing with that. I'd like to go again to try a few more options before I fully decide if I like their food.
Jingming Shi
• Clean/easeful environment and SUPER friendly waitress!
• I really like their omelet which was their today’s special when I dined in. The omelet has lots of ingredients (black bean/pepper/steak/cheese/squash it’s just like a taco haha). My friends didn’t like it because they think it had too many different flavors mixing up. You can also pick a side and I recommend the blueberry pancake - not too sweet nor flabby but with a more solid taste. Fresh food provided was too sour..
👍 Fresh steak
• Front door street parking might be a bit of an issue but available space a couple streets away
• There are several fun and aesthetic shops on the street for a walk
Mel Lev
I just never order Mac and cheese anymore because it's always dry and cold and.... I give up. Well, I was craving Mac and cheese and decided to just give it a shot and boy am i glad I did!!! Just look at the picture and you can tell it was hot and creamy and everything you dream of.
Sandwich was good, though I would've liked a thicker chicken breast. It was cutlet style and well seasoned. Very delicious.
Staff was very very kind and friendly and accommodating which makes you wanna be there.
Only complaint would be that it cost $21 for a sandwich with a small side of mac. I did add on pimento cheese and I'm not sure how much they charged for that.
Altogether I'll return here, especially for that Mac and cheese, oh yeahhhhh
La Vonne
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.
S
I love basics! Great mimosas and their mashed potatoes are fire!!! My go to meal there is for brunch, get mediterranean scrambled eggs with mashed potatoes with gravy and house hot sauce.
Kierstyn Myers
Delicious way to start the day!
Stopped by the basics for breakfast one morning and good lord!
I started with the Benedict and the sweet potato coffee cake for breakfast. Y'all, you absolutely need to try the sweet potato coffee cake. I promise you will fall in love. I let everyone at the table try a bite and they regretted not ordered this tasty treat.
Service was wonderful, the waitress was extremely attentive and had everyone out quickly. Excellent service and food, I highly recommend!
Kandee Wallace Phillips
Service was friendly and great, the atmosphere was nice, prices were reasonable and the food looked and tasted incredible.
The southern Benedict was extremely good, the potato cake was my favorite part, and the weekend special creme brulee French toast was decadent.
Jeff Kraus
Loved this place.
I had a delicious eastern Carolina pulled pork sandwich with hoppin john and fried green tomatoes.
Note to Ohioans: this is not traditional meat n potatoes or Italian food like you're back in Canton or Columbus. It's good North Carolina inspired food.
This isn't chicken tenders at The Rusty Bucket or all you can eat pasta night at Parrason's or the million other Italian places in Ohio.
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