The Basics

The Basics is a Southern restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. The menu mixes traditional Southern recipes with a modern approach, using fresh ingredients, locally sourced seafood and produce, and homemade everything. Diners can expect childhood favorites alongside newer takes on modern cuisine.

The restaurant is on North Front Street in downtown Wilmington. Dinner runs Monday through Thursday evenings and later on Friday and Saturday, while brunch is served Saturday and Sunday late morning into the afternoon. Phone reservations are available.