Case file · Monkey Junction · pub/tavern
Burger review · Greater Wilmington field office
RuckerJohns Restaurant
5564 Carolina Beach Rd, Wilmington, NC
Longtime Monkey Junction grill-and-bar known for juicy burgers, steaks and its bar scene (closed Sundays).
The Burger
The Spot
The Burger Menu
- American Burger$10.99
Toasted bun with cheddar cheese, pickles, mustard, mayo, lettuce, tomatoes and sliced Bermuda onion
- BBQ Beach Burger$11.99
Toasted bun with shredded cheddar, barbeque sauce, applewood bacon and grilled onions
- Carolina Burger$11.99
Homemade thousand island, monterey jack, applewood bacon, lettuce, tomato, Bermuda onion, dollop of sour cream
- Texas Burger$10.99
Bunless oversized burger topped with homemade chili, cheddar and monterey jack, tomatoes, scallions and sour cream
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.
- C+
Agent 0004 · BBQ Beach Burger · ordered Medium
2026-08-07 · 77.4 / 100
Bun 6Meat 9Value 7Cheese 8Sauce 8Service 9Toppings 8Appearance 6Atmosphere 9Experience 9“Burger was very hearty and cooked perfectly to order, wish there were more toppings on the burger, but it did come with bacon, grilled onions, barbecue sauce, and cheese. I didn’t mind the shredded cheese. It was partially melted when it got to me. I did really like the version of their fries.”

- D
Agent 0001 · Carolina Burger · ordered Medium
2026-08-07 · 67.7 / 100
Bun 6Meat 7Value 7Cheese 6Sauce 7Service 7Toppings 7Appearance 7Atmosphere 7Experience 7“Burger was alright. Super sloppy and the bottom bun was soaked. Pretty basic, had thousand island dressing on it. Fries weren’t what I expected but they weren’t too bad. It wasn’t horrible. It was cooked medium like asked, but burger could use some more flavor.”

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