Mess Hall ILM
Hamburger restaurant · Wilmington ·

Mess Hall ILM

Hamburger restaurant · Wilmington ·

Hearty burgers, bowls, breakfast, outdoor seating, dog-friendly bar

tater tots
hot dogs
outdoor space
cocktails
friendly staff
great atmosphere
burgers
samdawg
Mess Hall ILM by null
Mess Hall ILM by null
Mess Hall ILM by null
Mess Hall ILM by null
Mess Hall ILM by null
Mess Hall ILM by null
Mess Hall ILM by null
Mess Hall ILM by null
Mess Hall ILM by null
Mess Hall ILM by null
Mess Hall ILM by null
Mess Hall ILM by null
Mess Hall ILM by null
Mess Hall ILM by null
Mess Hall ILM by null
Mess Hall ILM by null
Mess Hall ILM by null
Mess Hall ILM by null
Mess Hall ILM by null
Mess Hall ILM by null

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2136 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington, NC 28403 Get directions

$10–20

Order delivery
See Menu
Restroom
Accepts reservations
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Trendy

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2136 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington, NC 28403 Get directions

messhallilm.com
@mess_hall_ilm

$10–20 · Menu

Features

•Restroom
•Accepts reservations
•Popular for lunch
•Popular for dinner
•Trendy
•Family friendly
•Good for groups
•Good for solo dining

Last updated

Jan 14, 2026

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Best Restaurants to Try While Visiting Wilmington, North Carolina - Eater Carolinas

"Mess Hall has returned, this time in a new space just a few short blocks east of its original Cargo District location. The Port City’s most iconic burger joint still serves up some of the offerings that made it so well-known in the first place, like the signature Samburger (cheddar, bacon, onion straws, caramelized onions, and “Mess Sauce”) and the McWhat (a play on a certain burger chain’s famous menu item). The restaurant has also added breakfast, and this new space shares a yard with Ruff Draft, a dog-friendly bar, meaning you can let your furry friends run and play while you order from a takeout window located in the fenced-in dog park." - Matt Lardie

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12 Hottest Restaurants in Wilmington, North Carolina

"Mess Hall is not new to Wilmington, per se, but its most recent location is. Just north of (but technically still in) the Cargo District, the new Mess Hall still serves up some of the same burgers that made it famous when it first opened in the space that now houses Beat Street Street Food. Opt for the classic Sam burger or the McWhat? (a play on that famous burger chain’s most popular burger), or try one of the specials. It’s also serving breakfast now, and the space is attached to the dog bar (yes, dog bar) Ruff Draft by a shared, fenced-in yard, meaning you can hang with your pups and order a burger from the to-go window at the same time." - Matt Lardie

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Mess Hall ILM

Kathy

Google
Love the vibe of this place!!!! Food was good. The Sam's tots were a bit spicy for me though but I still enjoyed everything.

Molly B.

Google
First time at this cool little spot! I ordered the Samdawg - a funky little concoction that was an unexpected combination and a happy surprise! The flavor blend was excellent. My husband got a burger with Cheer wine chili - he loved it too. There are no fries, but each order is served with tater tots and they were perfectly crispy. I loved the atmosphere, prices and friendly staff also. We will be back!

Justin S.

Google
Food was good. Good service comes with a smile, the young guy behind the counter has yet to adopt that attitude so far though. It makes sense most of the breakfast orders were online to-go orders, those customers barely had to interact with him. This place is missing revenue by not training their staff

Nathan B.

Google
WOW I haven't had a burger and tots like this in a LONG time. Simply delicious 🤤 I got the breakfast burger. The bun was soft, the patty crispy and the sauce pulled this thing together in a supreme symphony of burgerphonic flavors. The tots were crispy, hot and delicious paired with their ketchup that sat table side. Will be back. Must go back. JUST GET THERE.

Wesley A.

Google
Excellent burgers…. And definitely a mess. Finally found a worthy PT’s competitor.

Reyna A.

Google
The food was soooooo good! Our bartender/waitress was so sweet and attentive! Definitely will go again!

Lisa B.

Google
Had a delicious hot dog with tots. Two of us got burgers and they looked good. And one chicken sandwich with tenders that were HUGE. All with TOTS. YUMMY! We sat inside, because I needed the AC, but they have a HUGE outdoor space with tables, chairs, gliders, and a screen as big as the side of a house ( it may have been the side of a house - I didn't look 😄). And a bar serving up daily specials. Would definitely recommend for a meal or to just hang out with friends.

Ian K.

Google
So good! Came near closing for my first visit, so not too crowded and fast service. My Old Fashioned was big, hot, juicy and delicious. Nice portion of crispy hot tots was the icing on the cake. Wish they had better ketchup than those silly little packets though. 10/10, will come back for sure.