Case file · Midtown · pub/tavern
Burger review · ranked 52 of 59 in the Greater Wilmington field office
Moe's Original BBQ
5818 Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
Details verified in the field · Sep 2026
The Burger
The Spot
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Inspection reports are the personal opinions of the individual inspector who filed them — not statements of fact, and nothing to do with any health department.
- Bun 8Meat 6Value 8Cheese 7Sauce 5Service 9Toppings 8Appearance 6Atmosphere 9Experience 9
“The burger was smoked and came out well. Smelled really good tasted really good, but was definitely on the dry side. Could’ve used more barbecue sauce to compensate for them smoking the liquid out of the burger. Toppings were on the bottom, but the jalapeños and bacon went well. Couldn’t really taste the cheese a whole lot, but it was on there. The bun held up to the end and the sides for southern food.”
- Bun 6Meat 3Value 5Cheese 3Sauce 6Service 8Toppings 5Appearance 3Atmosphere 9Experience 7
“Incredibly dry and unappealing. Bun and cheese tasted low quality. If I had anything positive to say about it, it was a thick burger, but I've cooked better at home blindfolded. 2 sides made the value ok but nothing to get excited about. I definitely wouldn't list it as a "special" on their menu.”
- Bun 5Meat 7Value 9Cheese 5Sauce 9Service 8Toppings 8Appearance 7Atmosphere 9Experience 8
“Ok so the burger meat was good. The burger is reverse seared. Smoked first then put on the griddle. The jalapeños were good and so was the bbq sauce as to be expected at a bbq place. The bun seemed a little lacking, and same with the cheese. The cheese wasn’t melted and the bun I feel like should be a bit higher quality. This could be rated higher with melted cheese and better bun”
- Bun 8Meat 9Value 9Cheese 8Sauce 9Service 9Toppings 6Appearance 8Atmosphere 9Experience 9
“Great smoked burger. Only available on Fridays.”
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