Fox's Hole in the Wall

One of the "later night" spots in Wilmington. Had me a late night smash burger and curly fries just after 11pm. Great burger, soft potato roll and the fries were cooked right and flavorful. Super nice bartender (Doug) and the late night crowd was personable. Many to go orders popping in and out. $30ish for a burger (ala-carte), fries and a beer.

Loved it! Food was fantastic with really good flavor. Fries with nice and crispy. Definitely coming back.

Fox’s has a small menu, and they absolutely delivered! I ordered the half pound roast beef sandwich ($14) with cheese sauce ($1.50), and it was ridiculously delicious, especially for the price. The meat was perfectly medium, very thinly sliced, and with a lot of salt and pepper. The meat did not melt down the bun from the juice which I really appreciated. The bun was perfection for the sandwich. The cheese sauce tempered the salinity of the beef with an amazing creaminess for a perfect match, and the dill pickles were great. It was one of the best roast beef sandwiches I’ve ever eaten. The bartender/hostess/waitress was fantastic. She frequently looked at our table, and chose to visit when it looked like we might want something. She had great intuition, and had obviously been in customer service for a while. The atmosphere is an old hole in the wall bar with a good selection of drinks and outdoor seating is available. Fox’s is an incredible value while dining out prices are going through the roof. They’ve earned my patronage, and I’ll go back to try some of their other dishes.

Susie was so sweet & did a great job! The food is delish I’ll 100% be back!!

A small restaurant with a nice-looking bar and another 5–6 tables. We visited on Saturday around 2 pm and it was more than half full. There seemed to be one man managing the bar and serving food, so there might be a wait if you go during peak meal hours. The food was great — we had the Ghostface Fillah, Boston Beef, and curly fries. Everything was tasty.

The highlight of this meal was the roast beef stacked high. It was cooked perfectly no matter how big of a bite I took each bite was like butter. My only regrets is I should’ve added the cheese sauce. I only got it backed up when I come back I plan on getting it backed up and adding cheese sauce, the burger was great I would recommend the roast beef

Love this downtown bar! Great place for a late night bite, or anytime really! You will find sports playing, friends gathering, staff that feels like neighbors and food that cares to be good! There is no bad choice on the menu so try it all, with cheese sauce 🥳

Despite its moniker, Fox's Hole in the Wall is anything but that. Nestled in a downtown historic building on Princess Street, the bar/restaurant features eclectic photos and beautiful exposed brick walls. I almost hesitated posting about this place because it's such a "hidden" treasure that I fear for the inevitable explosion of popularity that is to come- once the secret is revealed. Fox's is a tiny place, with a fairly good-sized bar and a few tables for the patrons (like me) who are obsessed with their food. Mixed drink lovers can get a plethora of options, while wine drinkers like myself have a few choices, but all quite good. The real star of Fox's is their food. My god, the food! I have been there twice thus far (will be back again and again) and have had the Smash Burger and the Sunday Savior (insanely delicious fried chicken sandwich). Both times my husband has had their Boston Beef sandwich, and raves "best beef sandwich I have EVER had!" When I saw the Sunday Savior on my plate, I demurely said that there was no way I could finish a sandwich that large. I cut that gorgeous monster into two pieces (it literally was too large to hold in one piece) and one crispy, juicy bite after another followed until my plate was completely empty. I feel I could've eaten another; it was that good. The staff both times at the establishment were friendly and attentive- my wine glass never went empty until I was ready, and overall the place just has a good vibe. If you live in Wilmington like we do- what are you waiting for?.... this may be the best bar food in the entire city. If you are coming to our beautiful city for a visit- plan a lunch or dinner in a hole in the wall that is anything but. Trust me, you won't regret it!

After following Fox's on social media and seeing their magical menu in photo form, I finally got the chance to try them out a couple of months back. I'm just disappointed in myself for not trying them sooner. I immediately fell in love with the Ghostface Fillah which starts with a sourdough caraway bread grilled to perfection, cheese, arugula, hot roast beef, horseradish mayo, and a Demi glacé you want to dip everything in. It's absolutely killer and I've not been able to stray away from it. But that's not it, I've tried the fries, pasta salad, fried cheese, and Big Wes' Little Weiners. Not sure who Wes is, but yknow what... good for him. Everything on the menu is delicious and somehow they've managed to keep that impeccable quality even when it's for takeout/delivery. We've found many reasons to order from Fox's recently and they never miss. Everything is packaged perfectly, nothing missing, all the sauces, and it's just that damn good. We've also dined in and love the little hole in the wall this place really is. The restaurant is spotless and the guys working are super nice and attentive. The last time we dined in, the local health inspector came in and tried her best to ruin the kitchens day, but they still managed to take care of us and make sure we had everything we needed for a good experience. Can't wait to continue supporting this little gem in Downtown Wilmington.

Stopped in before a comedy show at the wilson center to watch some football and grab a bite to eat. We love the ambiance. The bartender was friendly and easy to talk to. The fried cheese app was amazing, we were starving so I forgot to take a picture before we devoured it. My husband had the chili cheese hot dogs, he said "the dogs were good" I had the chicken thigh sandwich. It was amazing. Super flavorful, juicy, and the Hawaiian bun really topped it off. Nice liquor selection and great specials. We will be sure to visit next time in Wilmington!

One fine late afternoon in downtown Wilmington, I was walking around for a quick place to grab lunch and Fox's came to mind. A couple of people at work had talked about this place so I gave it a try. When you first walk in you are promptly greeted and seated. The inside is spacious and casual, the entire feel is more motorcycle dive bar. We ordered the cheese fries and the smash burger. I was a little disappointed with the smash burger because it did not have any of the markings of a true smash burger. There were no crispy flat edges, no grilled onions on top. When I was ordering I was told they don't do grilled onions. What I got was just a regular cheeseburger and it was juicy and delicious - but they should seriously consider renaming the item on the menu. Cheese fries were delicious, and the sauce on top was generous, and they were fried perfectly well. Overall we had a decent and quick lunch here. If you are in town come check them out!

LOVE this place. The servers/bartenders are so nice. Our favorite go to whenever we go to this restaurant is the fried provolone, smash burgers and fries. We aren't locals to Wilmington but will drive the 2 hours it takes us to get there just to get a burger from this place. Highly recommend this gem!

Best roast beef sandwich of my life, everything was so good. Came at 10:00 on a Wednesday night and it was busy but fast. Very chill spot. Have to try

Dropped by this cute new bar. It's a little small inside but their outdoor area is spacious, more room for standing outside. There is also cornhole outside. Seats inside are comfortable with leather style cushion. They prepared the food super quick, less than 15 minutes, but I was the first customer of the day. I tried the appetizer Big Wes' Little Weiners, garlic Parm curly fries, and half pound Boston beef (with ' back it up' and cheese sauce for an additional cost). Everything was delicious. The highlights were the weiners and the Boston beef. The weiners were fried perfectly and the smoke and cheddar sausages were big and juicy, not spicy at all. The chimichurri sauce added a nice tart flavor do the weiners. The curly fries were crispy. The half pound Boston beef is huge, enough for two people. It's served in a soft Kaiser roll. Definitely worth it to 'back it up' and add the cheese sauce. I loved the thinly sliced beef and any time I got a crispy bit. I sat outside to eat and had a very eager squirrel waiting for any scraps of food. Maybe you'll meet him too. This place is definitely worth a visit!

The Ghostface Fillah shaved ribeye sandwich is so good, I'd recommend a visit on this alone. The menu is relatively small as is the place itself. Very tender and tasty, and the horseradish is the perfect condiment for this. I'd definitely check this place out In Wilmington. Friendly service as well.

Shhh. Don't tell anyone. Behind this pawn-shop looking storefront is a solid little bar with a kitchen doing some better-than-most sandwich fare. I try to avoid tourist street places, getting off to the side streets to avoid tank tops, flip flops and sunburns. Yes, it's dark inside. Yes, they have just one salad. Yes, the fries are extra. Yes, they have COLD 'Gansett on draft. And yes, that IS a portrait of The Most Interesting Man behind the bar. This place is super clean, with a smallish bar and 5 or 6 high tops. The staff is fast, friendly and the kitchen gets your grub on quick. We had the beef empanadas, three lightly-fried of good size and well filled, served with warm cheese sauce. Bueno. Curly fries are served a la carte, seasoned or cheese-sauced and were not greasy or freezer burned. Just right. Sandwiches we tried included the chicken with a good bun, hand-sized filet, fried just right. Duke's mayo and pickles, and my picky eater demolished it. The BLT is served on thick toast with 6-7 slices of thick cut bacon and was properly toasted - and very good. Finally the shaved ribeye beef was delicious, marinated and served on the same bread as the BLT. Only complaint - the press scorched the exterior just a bit - but l still finished it off. The building is small and pubby (wood panelling) but does have outdoor seating in the back. A really good late '90s playlist goes well with the food and bevs. Will be back to try the Bahstun Beef sammich next time; if l cahn pahk the cahr neahby. 4.5/5 give it a try - but let's keep this to ourselves, 'k?

I failed in getting photos since my husband picked up lunch for us. But let me tell you this place is not to be missed! We shared the Boston Beef sandwich and side note, do yourself a favor and get the side of horseradish aioli! So yum!! I would also go back just for the garlic parm curly fries! Do not miss this "hole in the wall" find in Wilmington

This place use to be the Crust. Owners rebranded it, redecorated the place, and changed up the menu. They appear to be going for more of a bar, with food, versus restaurant with drinks. Same as the Crust, small indoor seating, outside seating in the back. Wait staff to take care of you at the tables. Menu is mainly sandwiches. The Ghostface Fillah is very good (carryover menu item from the Crust). Full bar of course, with a decent amount of draft beers on tap.

Pretty gross.... Not sure why the ratings so high? Ordered burger and fries, was meh,, wouldn't be back

We were looking for a small, cozy place on a cold Sunday afternoon. Nice atmosphere. Smash burger with the Kaiser roll was delicious! Also curly fries. Friendly staff. Will be back soon!

Went here with some friends on St Paddys Day. Sat at the bar and bartender Doug recommended the Boston beef sandwich. It was amazing! Tender beef thinly sliced and piled high. I don't think you can get a sandwich like that anywhere else in town. We also enjoyed the fried cheese. The inside was small but nicely decorated. I'm thinking about going back right now!

My husband & I stopped in for sandwiches on Thursday night, we sat at the bar & had great service from the bartender - I think her name was Liz. I asked her which was the best sandwich & she recommended the ribeye steak called Fillah and she was absolutely right. It was so tender on yummy grilled bread. My husband had the 1/2 lb roast beef sandwich which was also excellent & we shared a huge order of curly fries. We also got a half price bottle of wine which is the Thursday special. The sandwich prices are incredibly reasonable for the quality & quantity that you get.

This was a surprising hidden gem in Downtown Wilmington. The ambiance is welcoming as is the staff. We were greeted by our server Christian and the bartender upon entering. The restaurant has a casual feel and is a relaxing environment with a sense of humor as there is a large portrait of the Dos Equis "The most interesting man in the world" behind the bar. The tables, floor, and restroom were all cleaned very well with no visible trash, crumbs, or other debris noted. We ordered the Garlic Parmagan fries and two Smash burgers. The fries were perfectly cooked with no excess oil and were seasoned well. The burgers were amazing! First, the burgers are at a price point lower than other restaurants in the area, only $10. Second, they are the BEST burgers I have gotten in Wilmington flavor-wise. I highly recommend this business. I will most definitely return.

Unassuming storefront is a solid little bar with a kitchen doing some better-than-most sandwich fare. Bartender was friendly and knowledgeable. Good selection of bar food at reasonable prices.

Came here for lunch on a rainy Sunday. Bar is clean and welcoming. Bartender was awesome and gave great recommendations. We ordered the Boston beef and the chicken sandwich. Both were amazing. The fries were crispy and well seasoned. We also had the bloody Mary's and the bacon garnish was tasty. Overall, don't sleep on this place. It was fantastic!

Absolutely Incredible Burger and Curly Parmesan Fries! Excellent service and the food came out quick. Will definitely come back! Beautiful and cozy inside ! Love it!!!!

Amazing food and service! I had the ghostface killah and it was amazing. Great vibe, everything tastes fresh and homemade!

A place that you might miss walking by, but something you shouldn't pass up. So far I've had the burger, the dogs and the pork chop sandwich. All of which have been outstanding. You also, or at least in my experience, get greeted by a gentle giant with a beard who is always happy to take care of you. The atmosphere is one of my favorite parts about the place. Behind the food and service. If you ever find yourself hungry or thirsty. I couldn't recommend this place more.

This placed is tucked away in downtown Wilmington and worth the stop. The staff is super friendly, the food was beyond great and the ambiance was cute, fun local bar. Highly recommend the junk in the trunk fries, sliced roast beef and the fried chicken thigh sandwich. Soooooo GOOOOD!

fun find while in town for mock trial. delicious BLT sandwich. Olivia was great staff- friendly, talkative, joking.

Delicious smash burger! I savored every bite! Highly recommend! Great, friendly service!

Food was delicious the bartender Olivia was a delight and gave great recommendations. The cocktails were well balanced and sooo good. The food hit the spot! I'll be back soon!

Visited for a late lunch on a Saturday afternoon. Efficient staff (bartender), good music and delicious food. Our party shared the fried provolone which was well seasoned and fried to a crunchy, golden brown = yum. The burger, chicken sandwich and pork sandwich were all delicious with a shared side of fries. Reasonable prices in a friendly, local restaurant with hang-out vibe.

Good and service were fantastic. First time visit. Will definitely be back. Highly recommend.

The food was amazing and so was the service. Great drinks, great food, and great atmosphere! We recommend the smash burger or chicken sandwich, both were delicious. Thank you Robert!

Excellent for lunch. Limited menu makes everything great. I had pork chop sandwich and wife had 1/2 lb hot beef. Both were excellent. Beer was cold and wine was outstanding. Doug the bartender was great.

Service was great and food was to die for! The smash burger was excellent and the curly fries are the best fries i've ever had. I'll definitely be coming back!

What a great place for a Saturday afternoon lunch! The food has been consistently awesome and priced right. Please don't change anything and you'll have repeat customers forever. The sandwiches are over the top, with the sliced beef on roll just about the best ever (only better is my wife's!). Beers are cold and also reasonably priced, with the best, friendly bar staff. Good work guys!!!!

Horrible experience here recently. I have eaten here a few times and thought the food was decent albeit with a limited menu. I asked my waiter what came on the roast beef sandwich and he said it is plain, but I could add bbq sauce, mayo, or cheese for a small upcharge. I told him nope I like it plain so that is what I ordered. My sandwich came I opened it and saw it was covered with mayo. I called the waiter over showed him the mayo and he said let me get this fixed. The cook (big older guy wearing a Steelers jersey) was standing outside the kitchen and immediately started making gestures at me and rolling his eyes. He yelled over to me saying what is wrong. The waiter said it has mayo and he replied "I always put mayonnaise on my toasted bun." I said "Well don't put it on mine without me asking for it because I hate mayo and the menu doesn't list it coming with mayo." The cook got very huffy and acted like it was going to kill him to replace the bun. I said "Well if it is such a big deal I can go somewhere else to eat." He mumbled something back and me and walked away. Against my better judgment I ate the new sandwich and it was fine, but I couldn't help wondering if the cook hadn't spit on it just to spite me. I won't be going back because there are too many places to eat downtown where I don't have to worry about the cook yelling at me for something that is his fault in the first place.

Great food and atmosphere. Service was good as well... recommend smash burger single patty... very filling