Crave Hot Dogs and Barbecue - Wilmington, NC

We were at the Grand Opening today and enjoyed a jumbo pretzel with yummy cheese dips . We also got the hotdogs with chili which were also good!

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Love the food and selection

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Food was awesome, service fantastic AND they support out Vets! You MUST go!

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Very good food for a great price

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they have really good food and the people are nice

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Great food and believe it or not... your ice. That’s the BEST ice.

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Wow!! What can I say? Grilled hotdogs with the best toppings ever! You can do anything here! Don't want a bun? Sure thing!  They also have the best crispy sweet potato tots around! You also can't go wrong with a nice cold on tap beer and wine selections!! My favorite place for a nice hotdog in town! More...

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My husband and I both enjoyed it here. I’m a vegetarian and was concerned there wouldn’t be much for me to choose from, but there was plenty. The young lady at the counter was very helpful in explaining to me which side dishes were vegetarian (turns out almost all of them!). I had a giant baked potato, cornbread, and green bean salad. The food came out almost immediately and was all very good. The pour-your-own beer taps are pretty cool too. Must very highly recommend the Orange Krush from Wrightsville Beach Brewery. So good! More...

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I love this place, the hotdogs are amazing. My boyfriend got the bbq and it was amazing as well I tired a little of it. The staff are always nice and friendly. I will continue to go and enjoy this place More...

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Came in with my nephews, took us a bit to order (it was our first time) but the cashier was nice. Appreciated the service and courtesy they had when part of order was going to take a bit longer than normal (honestly probably didn't take more than 5 mins) but that's a important part of business etiquette.  pleased with our food. Definitely will drop again when I get a craving. And who the ppl tht say the food is over priced are probably the same ppl that buy smoothies for 6$ and up. (Ppl are crazy, the food was good and fairly charged) More...

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I highly recommend Crave! I was CRAVEing a really good hotdog and was very much impressed.

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Best Dog in town , cold Beer going again soon

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It was our first time there. The young man at the counter was very helpful and courteous. The hot dog was excellent with lots of topping to choose from. I like that their fries and tots are not fried but still very crispy. More...

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The food is great and a good price. We were especially happy to discover Crave because it is conveniently located by the theatre and it gives us the option of a quick affordable meal when we go to see a movie.

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Crave is the place to go!! The food is delicious! Especially the sweet potato taster tots! They have a beer wall with a great selection too! We will be going there again and again! More...

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Decided to give this place a  try, seeking a hot dog that was not boiled. Theirs fit the bill. It is a smaller restaurant, with nice outdoor seating, even a fire pit and a cornhole game.  Inside the restaurant there is a table set for the fallen soldier. The menu has good variety, and it even has a beer and wine wall. We both wanted to try the jumbo hotdogs, they come with two toppings , anything other than the house topping list is extra. We also ordered a side of tater tots. I had asked for sauerkraut and onion, both an up charge , the other dog had mustard, onions and sauerkraut. The place was not crowded, a few other patrons inside, we decided to eat outdoors. We opted for a beer, received our bracelets and picked up our cold glasses. Same self service taps as Pour downtown. Plenty of different beers to choose from and several wines too. The food arrived, it looked promising and it delivered. The dogs were nice , not boiled, the rolls were not the typical roll, they had flavor and were quite good. The tater tots were nicely fried, but lacking salt. However salt was available.  It was a wonderful dining experience, we will go back and possibly try something else, or just stick to the tasty hotdogs. Side not they even have lunch with characters, I've included a picture. More...

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A new Hotdog, BBQ and beer joint. Food was great and came out quick. Big patio with plenty of seating. And a beer wall tap system with lots of options by the ounce!

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Loved the coffee beer! Food was pretty good and the games outside were a fun twist! Beer wall was cool. A little expensive but a nice treat. Update: to answer your question about the 4star review, it's because although I liked everything - including the service! Forgot to mention that the people working there were so nice and helpful! - I just thought it was slightly pricey, but not over the top! I look forward to going back and trying different things! Highly recommend! More...

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Great customer service, we received our food fairly quickly. The beer wall is fun, and a welcome novelty at The Pointe. We loved the sweet potato tots!

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Appreciate the Fallen Soldier Table.

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My wife and I went for the first time today just to try it out. We got the Monster pretzel and a side of tater tots. My wife ordered a water and a got a beer. It took them a good 2-3 minutes to figure out how to scan my license. They couldn't do it, so they just had me pay for the rest of my order and go sit down. 5 minutes later I went back up to the counter and they were scrambling to find someone to scan my license. Finally someone scanned it and told me how to use the machine but never handed me a beer glass. More...

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Crave has a very courteous staff and clean accommodations. The Taco Trio was delicious and plentiful. The baked beans were amazing. I would recommend to everyone.... great new restaurant!! I will be back! More...

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What a great place!  The service was fast and friendly! The dog was awesome!  I got a simple plain dog and the sweet tots. The place was clean and the price was right! More...

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The owners and staff are exceptionally friendly. I appreciate that they feature beers from local breweries and really are making big plans to incorporate into the community. Oh and the food is delicious

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The food here is absolutely delicious. Huge portions!! They offer 6 different bbq sauces varying from vinegar to ketchup based at each table to add to your food. The environment was friendly from the moment we walked in the door. The self serve beer wall was very cool! I highly recommend this restaurant if you are in the Wilmington Area. Great food, great atmosphere, great beer, and great management! More...

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Chicken bbq was amazing! Tots and fries are also nice and crispy! Definitely recommend

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Great atmosphere if you love to chill and try different kinds of beer.  The brisket was AMAZING and the staff was super friendly and accommodating.  Can't wait to try the hotdogs!!

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The food and the people are awesome! The monster pretzel is my favorite! I definitely recommend Crave! If you haven't tried Crave, you are missing out!

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Love the food and atmosphere! The beer wall is awesome as well! Great experience overall!

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Great location, awesome beer wall couldn’t ask for much more out of a hot dog joint!!!

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Has the best food and the best service in Wilmington!! Also one of the biggest selections of draft beer! Love how they support the troops and how they support the local breweries!

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Crave is always a go to place whenever we’re in town. Great location, very friendly and helpful staff. The place is very clean and they have lots of different events— live bands, kids lunch time with princesses, etc. Awesome food selection and the beer wall is pretty cool too! More...

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Incredible service, friendly staff, the food was DELICIOUS, and there were some phenomenal options on the self serve beer wall. Lots of local options as well as some of the best domestic options. Will absolutely be back! More...

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Great atmosphere, great staff, great food. But that self serve beer wall with so many different options is hands down the BEST!!! Love CRAVE!!!

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Great food! Service was fast and friendly. I loved the local beers they had on tap too. 5 of 5 will definitely be back!!

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Ate here for the first time tonight.... staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. We got home and realized I was missing a ring, called the restaurant and by the time I got there they were already helping to search for it. Will be back because of the great customer service alone. More...

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Similar to other fast food sandwich shops in the area, a friend had stopped here and recommended it so my wife and I decided to give it a try after a movie.  The hot dogs were IMMENSE (kosher) and loaded with all requested toppings; really juicy and full of flavor.  Kathy had the brisket which she described as very good, also flavorful and juicy.  The sweet potato tots were glorious; a bit crunchy on the outside, soft and delicious on the inside.  All-in-all a great meal that was very satisfying.  One additional thing; this place is owned by a MARINE and has a Fallen Soldier/MIA/POW table set up that is a good reminder for all patrons that the freedom that we all enjoy is not free.  I invite all to stop here to enjoy the food and spend a few moments reading the description over the table and remember those who purchased our freedoms. More...

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Went to check this place out with my fiancé and some friends. The service was extremely friendly and helpful and the food came out quickly. The brisket was great and we thoroughly enjoyed the sauce options. The mustard bbq sauce was the bomb. And most importantly self serve craft beer... yes please! More...

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We enjoyed the food and the dog friendly patio.

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Great restaurant with good menu however We found after eating there two times the rolls are somewhat stale and not soft at all as hot dogs buns should be-The last time we ate there mine totally fell apart it and I just ate it with no bread -maybe since they are new the rolls will improve-We will probably go back -great service and really nice outside seating area-

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Let me start this by saying that I am a hot dog lover, so I went to try the hot dogs. I'll be back to try the bbq because it smelled amazing. The hot dog was okay - Hebrew National , all beef, so not my favorite. The chili was pretty standard stuff really basic no extra seasoning. Shredded cheese. I don't know, folks will probably love it, I'll just spend myHot Dog budget elsewhere. The buns were well toasted and I loved it! The fries were perfection. Great seasoning thick and crisp On the outside and perfect on the inside. They have a good selection of pour your own beer taps. The layout is good and it's really clean. Plus they have loads of bbq sauce on the tables to include a Memphis sauce!!!! Yes, thank you!!  The service was friendly and fast but you can tell they are still working the bugs out. More...

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Eating at Crave-Wilmington was such a great experience! The BBQ is top notch and it was even better eating it on their patio!

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This place was amazing! The BBQ is so moist and delicious. My boyfriend loved the craft beer selection and my puppy enjoyed the cool outdoor patio!

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Very good addition to the area. The brisket was outstanding! Delicious and great value! Very satisfied

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My wife and I love this place! The BBQ is delicious and we enjoyed the sauce options on the table, my grandkids had kid meals and the craft beer was the best in ILM

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