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Burger reviews by city · Greater Wilmington field office

Best Burgers in Wilmington

Updated October 23, 2026 · changes with every inspection filed

The Greater Wilmington field office has 210 burger spots on file and has graded 59 of them. Current leader: Oklahoma's Original Burger, grade A. Every grade below is the average of real inspections by badged Bureau inspectors — see how the Bureau grades. Grades are opinions of burgers, not facts about restaurants.

Rankings by neighborhood and style

The Top Ten

The highest-graded burgers in Wilmington right now · ranked by Bureau score

  1. 1Oklahoma's Original Burger burger, photographed on inspectionOklahoma's Original BurgerA · 93.4Midtown · 2 inspections · Double Burger“one of few burgers i’ve had that didn’t get a soggy bun! patty could have been more flavorful and the onions were burnt but lettuce and t…”
  2. 2Commodore Public House & Kitchen burger, photographed on inspectionCommodore Public House & KitchenA · 93.3Downtown · 3 inspections · Breaking B.A.D.“Presentation was awesome. I love the high count sesame seed bun, it was toasted and the burger tasted really good with some seasoning and…”
  3. 3Bowstring - Bar & Live Music Venue burger, photographed on inspectionBowstring - Bar & Live Music VenueA- · 92.6Downtown · 2 inspections · Bowstring Burger“great flavor and really unique with fried jalapeños and caramelized unions. burger was really juicy and the lettuce was really fresh! i g…”
  4. 4South Front Tavern burger, photographed on inspectionSouth Front TavernA- · 92.6Downtown · 2 inspections · Plancha Burger“Wow, pleasantly surprised. This burger was excellent all the way through and left me full and satisfied. The bun was soft, buttery, and s…”
  5. 5Perla Raw Bar burger, photographed on inspectionPerla Raw BarA- · 92.5North Wilmington · 3 inspections · Double Patty Burger“All Around Great Burger, bun was soft yet crispy. Cheese perfectly melted and the toppings were fresh. The burger wasn’t too heavy and we…”
  6. 6Island Burgers & Bites burger, photographed on inspectionIsland Burgers & BitesA- · 91.6Carolina Beach · 1 inspection · Double Cheeseburger“Today was an A minus but this is my top burger in the ILM area. Great bun and the meat and cheese is fresh tasting. Big Fan bring this pl…”
  7. 7G Prime Steak & Cellar burger, photographed on inspectionG Prime Steak & CellarA- · 91.3Wrightsville Beach · 1 inspection · G Prime Burger“So I got this to-go and it was just the burger. I ate the house made pickles on the side and they were so delicious. The burger was cooke…”
  8. 8The Original Salt Works burger, photographed on inspectionThe Original Salt WorksA- · 90.0Midtown · 1 inspection · Double Cheeseburger“The bun was nice and soft. Lettuce and tomatoes were fresh. Tasted like a great diner burger. Also great price for double cheese burger w…”
  9. 9On Thyme Restaurant burger, photographed on inspectionOn Thyme RestaurantB+ · 89.8Downtown · 3 inspections · Castle Street Burger“Burger was really delicious. I mean. That’s a burger. It was split three ways so I didn’t get as much as I wanted meat wise but the fast…”
  10. 10Smash N Dash burger, photographed on inspectionSmash N DashB+ · 88.9Leland · 1 inspection · The OG“Great bun, great smash burger. Caramelized onions were perfect and the burger had a great taste and seasoning. The bun was soft and I pre…”

The Full Standings

59 graded spots · positions 11 to 59

  1. 11.
    B+
    Angus Grill (Brooklyn Arts)Downtown · 88.7 / 100 · 2 inspections
  2. 12.
    B+
    Carolina Ale HouseMidtown · 88.7 / 100 · 1 inspection
  3. 13.
    B+
    Frontier Food To GoSouth Wilmington · 88.6 / 100 · 1 inspection
  4. 14.
    B+
    Castle Street KitchenDowntown · 88.2 / 100 · 3 inspections
  5. 15.
    B+
    Carolina Beach Grill & BarCarolina Beach · 87.0 / 100 · 1 inspection
  6. 16.
    B
    Poe's TavernWrightsville Beach · 86.7 / 100 · 1 inspection
  7. 17.
    B
    Fox's Hole in the WallDowntown · 86.3 / 100 · 2 inspections
  8. 18.
    B
    Cornelia's RestaurantPorters Neck · 85.4 / 100 · 2 inspections
  9. 19.
    B
    Cook OutLeland · 85.3 / 100 · 1 inspection
  10. 20.
    B
    JohnnyLukes KitchenBarNorth Wilmington · 85.0 / 100 · 3 inspections
  11. 21.
    B
    Front Street BreweryDowntown · 85.0 / 100 · 2 inspections
  12. 22.
    B
    P.T.'s Olde Fashioned GrilleSouth Wilmington · 84.6 / 100 · 2 inspections
  13. 23.
    B
    Rebellion NCDowntown · 84.3 / 100 · 9 inspections
  14. 24.
    B
    The GreeksOgden · 84.0 / 100 · 1 inspection
  15. 25.
    B
    DRIFT COFFEEWrightsville Beach · 83.3 / 100 · 1 inspection
  16. 26.
    B
    Mess HallMidtown · 83.2 / 100 · 3 inspections
  17. 27.
    B
    Rx Chicken and OystersDowntown · 83.2 / 100 · 3 inspections
  18. 28.
    B
    The Dixie GrillDowntown · 83.0 / 100 · 2 inspections
  19. 29.
    B-
    Shake ShackNorth Wilmington · 82.8 / 100 · 2 inspections
  20. 30.
    B-
    Spindle's Filling StationSouth Wilmington · 82.7 / 100 · 2 inspections
  21. 31.
    B-
    Five GuysNorth Wilmington · 82.2 / 100 · 3 inspections
  22. 32.
    B-
    Dave and BustersNorth Wilmington · 81.0 / 100 · 5 inspections
  23. 33.
    B-
    The Fork n CorkDowntown · 80.7 / 100 · 2 inspections
  24. 34.
    B-
    Burgaw BrewingBurgaw · 80.7 / 100 · 1 inspection
  25. 35.
    C+
    GrimmburgerNorth Wilmington · 79.2 / 100 · 3 inspections
  26. 36.
    C+
    Savor Southern KitchenSouth Wilmington · 79.2 / 100 · 1 inspection
  27. 37.
    C+
    The SounderMidtown · 79.2 / 100 · 1 inspection
  28. 38.
    C+
    Frontier Food to Go #2Midtown · 78.5 / 100 · 2 inspections
  29. 39.
    C+
    Jerry Allen's Sports Bar & GrillWrightsville Beach · 78.2 / 100 · 1 inspection
  30. 40.
    C+
    P.T.'s Olde Fashioned GrilleMidtown · 78.0 / 100 · 1 inspection
  31. 41.
    C+
    Kickback Jack's RestaurantMidtown · 77.8 / 100 · 3 inspections
  32. 42.
    C+
    Hell's KitchenDowntown · 77.7 / 100 · 5 inspections
  33. 43.
    C+
    Katy's Grill & BarMidtown · 77.1 / 100 · 1 inspection
  34. 44.
    C
    True Blue Butcher and TableNorth Wilmington · 76.1 / 100 · 4 inspections
  35. 45.
    C
    Molly Pitcher's American GrillMidtown · 76.0 / 100 · 2 inspections
  36. 46.
    C
    Zeke SmashDowntown · 74.3 / 100 · 4 inspections
  37. 47.
    C
    Hang Ten GrillCarolina Beach · 73.5 / 100 · 2 inspections
  38. 48.
    C-
    Jimbo's Breakfast & LunchMidtown · 72.7 / 100 · 1 inspection
  39. 49.
    C-
    The Reel CafeDowntown · 71.6 / 100 · 4 inspections
  40. 50.
    C-
    Blue Surf CafeMidtown · 71.0 / 100 · 2 inspections
  41. 51.
    C-
    Merritt's Burger HouseSouth Wilmington · 70.4 / 100 · 1 inspection
  42. 52.
    C-
    Moe's Original BBQMidtown · 70.3 / 100 · 4 inspections
  43. 53.
    D
    Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and BrewsNorth Wilmington · 69.7 / 100 · 1 inspection
  44. 54.
    D
    Rucker Johns RestaurantMonkey Junction · 68.9 / 100 · 3 inspections
  45. 55.
    D
    Smoke on the WaterSouth Wilmington · 68.0 / 100 · 2 inspections
  46. 56.
    D
    The HarpDowntown · 65.4 / 100 · 3 inspections
  47. 57.
    D
    White Front Breakfast HouseMidtown · 60.6 / 100 · 1 inspection
  48. 58.
    D
    Jesse's Martini and Tapas LoungeWrightsville Beach · 60.0 / 100 · 1 inspection
  49. 59.
    F
    Live Nation Mosh BurgerDowntown · 53.4 / 100 · 1 inspection

Questions People Ask

Answered from the standings above · opinions of burgers, not facts about restaurants

What is the best burger in Wilmington?
Oklahoma's Original Burger in Midtown holds the top grade in Wilmington as of October 23, 2026: A, 93.4 out of 100, averaged over 2 inspections by Burger Bros inspectors. The burger inspected there: Double Burger.
Where is the best smash burger in Wilmington?
Bowstring - Bar & Live Music Venue in Downtown is the highest-graded spot in Wilmington where inspectors ordered a smash burger: grade A-, 92.6 out of 100 as of October 23, 2026.
Which spot has the best burger in Downtown?
Commodore Public House & Kitchen leads Downtown with a A (93.3 out of 100) among the 17 graded spots there as of October 23, 2026.
Which spot has the best burger in Midtown?
Oklahoma's Original Burger leads Midtown with a A (93.4 out of 100) among the 14 graded spots there as of October 23, 2026.
Which spot has the best burger in North Wilmington?
Perla Raw Bar leads North Wilmington with a A- (92.5 out of 100) among the 8 graded spots there as of October 23, 2026.
How does Burger Bros grade a burger?
Each inspector scores the burger itself (appearance, bun, meat, cheese, toppings, sauce and value) and the spot (service, atmosphere, experience). The burger counts for 80 percent of the score, the spot for 20. A spot's grade is the average of every counted inspection, so it moves as more inspectors file reports.
Is this a health inspection?
No. Burger Bros is an independent burger club. Inspection reports are the personal opinions of the individual inspectors who filed them, not statements of fact, and have nothing to do with any health department.

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