Crow Bar — Restaurant in Wilmington

This establishment should not get 3 stars.... I would have hoped attitudes would have changed since opening. Background.... visited opening week and was dissed by the bartenders, ignored, and not welcomed. I am sure I was not the only one. I chalked it up to grand opening jitters. I went back again a month later and had a repeat of the experience. Two times is normally enough to tell myself not to go back.. until I forget like today (2pmish)and go back again. Well.... nothing has changed. Only 1 bartender was on duty.... no servers...no manager/owner. Just her. Nice enough but no one was supporting her. She needed help and the restaurant needed a face to meet and welcome guests. If you think you can just unlock the doors of a restaurant and guests will just come in... Well.... maybe you can do that in Vegas. I won’t be visiting again until my brain forgets that I had another challenging experience. P.S. the beets are not a salad. Suggestion...move it to “Snacks” or turn it into a true beet...

The drinks were awesome, the food was great (what I could try) but the service was terrible. Our waitress did the bare minimum and was very condescending for no reason. We ordered a round of cocktails and an appetizer, then moved to a table. I finally flagged her down to get food and she very snarky said “I didn’t know you wanted food.” I told her I was interested in ordering more drinks and food, she took our drink order and then she waited until 10:07 to come back to get our food order to tell me they were on their late night menu (which nowhere on the menu noted this change). I couldn’t get anything I wanted and now I’m having to eat more at home. I would’ve ordered more food and drinks, but honestly at the end just wanted to get out of an environment where we were eye rolled at and ignored. Sad this was my first experience at a place I was very much looking forward...

Crow Bar remains one of our absolute favorite go-to spots in Trolley Square! No matter how many times we visit, they continue to surprise us with fresh, creative drinks and new dishes that keep things exciting.

On our latest visit, we ordered the grilled octopus, Korean fried chicken bao buns, and the roasted mushroom pizza. The octopus was outstanding—perfectly tender with a tamarind glaze and curry-cantaloupe purée that elevated every bite. The Korean fried chicken bao buns are a must-have every time—consistently flavorful, crispy, and satisfying. The roasted mushroom pizza didn’t disappoint either, delivering rich, earthy flavors with a beautifully crisp crust.

Their cocktail menu is equally impressive. From originals to o.g. classics, you can’t go wrong—but my personal favorite is the Cachaçafari: bright, refreshing, and ideal for spring or...