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Case file · Downtown · burger joint

Burger review · ranked 6 of 52 in the Greater Wilmington field office

Bowstring - Bar & Live Music Venue

1002 Princess St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA

Class A Certified

The Burger

Appearance
8.5/10
Bun
8.5/10
Meat
9.5/10
Cheese
10/10
Toppings
9.5/10
Sauce
10/10
Value
9/10

The Spot

Service
8/10
Atmosphere
10/10
The Experience
9.5/10

Inspection Log

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.

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    Agent 5146 · Bowstring Burger · ordered Smashed (no choice)

    2026-10-03 · 94.1 / 100

    Bun 9Meat 9Value 9Cheese 10Sauce 10Service 9Toppings 10Appearance 9Atmosphere 10Experience 9

    “great flavor and really unique with fried jalapeños and caramelized unions. burger was really juicy and the lettuce was really fresh! i got mine with no mushrooms but it usually has those too.”

    Bowstring Burger evidence photo
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    Agent 1020 · Smashburger · ordered Smashed (no choice)

    2026-10-03 · 91.1 / 100

    Bun 8Meat 10Value 9Cheese 10Sauce 10Service 7Toppings 9Appearance 8Atmosphere 10Experience 10

    “Move over Hard Rock Cafe, this may be the best burger available during a concert. The bun was soft but came apart slightly at the end. The patty was just pressed a little thinner than usual, not smashed but it was so juicy and flavorful I didn’t even care. Perfect amount of cheese that melted in your mouth. The rest of the toppings were juicy and flavorful and their house sauce was 10/10. They text you to tell you your food is ready so you have to go get it and you order off of a kiosk so a little impersonal but it was fast. Wish it were a couple bucks cheaper but you will not find a better burger while a concert plays.”

    Smashburger evidence photo

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