Case file · Downtown · pub/tavern
Burger review · ranked 3 of 59 in the Greater Wilmington field office
South Front Tavern
1540 S 2nd St #110, Wilmington, NC 28401
Details verified in the field · Oct 2026
On the Bulletin · special running
Hours
- Monday - Thursday 4-9pm
- Fri & Sat 12pm - 10pm
- Sun 10am - 3pm Brunch ; 3 - 8:30pm Dinner
Chef-driven tavern known for bold seasonal dishes and $5 smashburger Thursdays.
The Burger
The Spot
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.
- Bun 9Meat 9Value 10Cheese 9Service 8Toppings 9Appearance 9Atmosphere 9Experience 8
“This burger was $5 with fries. A steal. The burger was great tasting. The bun was good, the fried onions were good and cheese was melted. I’d highly recommend this for a Thursday night burger. Special runs 4-9pm and was totally worth it. Ordering a second burger. Wish it was bigger and had a sauce. That kept it from being higher.”
- Bun 10Meat 9Value 10Cheese 9Sauce 10Service 10Toppings 10Appearance 9Atmosphere 8Experience 10
“Wow, pleasantly surprised. This burger was excellent all the way through and left me full and satisfied. The bun was soft, buttery, and steamy and encased the burger very well. The house pickles were crisp and thick, mushrooms were cooked perfectly not mushy and covered in the right amount of melted Gruyère. The garlic aioli and onion added a nice layer of flavor combined with the bitter arugula. I added a side of ancho chili jam, which was insane, to add the sweet to combine every flavor aspect. The meat was seared at a perfect medium as I ordered and it was juicy and seasoned well. The fries paired with it were delicious and the right amount of seasoning. My water was never empty and the staff was super friendly. It was worth the price for sure, easily a $20+ burger in a nicer place.”
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