My son and I dined here today because I have heard nothing but great things over the years. The location has a lot of parking and I love the vibe (both indoors and outdoors) . The female server who took our order was really friendly and I loved her enthusiasm. I eat healthy and so there was literally not one thing on the menu that I could order (which was disappointing). My son however, ordered the sarnburger and added bacon and cheese to the tots. Pricing was average for burgers. We sat down and waited a while for the food (and there wasn't hardly anyone in there) Tots were delicious but were not that hot. They were awesome, though. The burger was also very good with the bun being the best part. He really likes the onion straws and sauce on it I definitely recommend coming here do a great vibe and great burger! Also, he loves the Oreo milkshake

Came to Mess Hall on recommendation & I will now be recommending it to anyone who's looking for a place in ILM. You order at the counter & you're given a number to place at your table where food is delivered. It's a fairly spacious dining room & open concept. They have a limited menu of burgers but they do them well. I love smash burgers & the Samburger was absolutely amazing & so flavorful. I loved the crispy onions, grilled onions, mess sauce & crispy bacon. Usually I do not get a double patty, even with smash burgers, but I really enjoyed the flavor of the burgers. The tots were also crispy, just how I like & the sauces were delicious. I'll absolutely be coming back next time I'm in town!

What a great way to enjoy some delicious food with friends. Met up with some friends here at the Mess Hall and was pleasantly surprised with how comfortable the atmosphere was inside. Nested in a nice suburban area of Wilmington, the Mess Hall sits as a quaint little burger joint with a well stocked little bar and generous seating. The menu options are somewhat limited, but they are all great. The tots are tasty and the burgers are juicy and smothered in delicious toppings and sauces. While the staff seemed a little direct and not overly friendly, they remained professional and conducted themselves as expected with nothing significantly exceptional to report. Everything tasted great and if I can recommend any one thing to anyone, it would be to get a shake for dessert! They are over the top delicious lol. Looking forward to going back soon!

Came here for an early dinner around 4:30 on a Tuesday! This is exactly what my friend and I were looking for! Lots of free parking in the lot. The building is cute with inside and outside seating options. The cashier was nice and able to take our order quickly. I ordered the chicken sandwich and loved it! It was really filling! The chicken was crispy and the tots were great! I got a side of special sauce as well and really loved the flavor and consistency! Very fair price of $14 for the sandwich and tots. Would definitely come back!

For a girl who grew up on a cattle farm and had eaten some of the best beef in the world.... Wilmington NC takes the burger crown!!! Mess hall where have you been my whole entire life? My son and I had an appointment earlier in the day and found mess hall for our burger craving!!! Big parking lot with lots of outdoor seating, plus indoor! Cute decor with lots of plants all over!!! Plant lovers unite! Tytan got the Sam burger and I got the original omg the sauce the onion straws the bun!!' I'm not a brioche bun girl but this one was so good! The whole burger I'm about to make the hour drive to get one right now lol. My son's bday is in may and he has already asked for that to be his bday dinner!! We aren't tots fans so we didn't enjoy them but we did try them and they are nice and crunchy and tasty! But having the burger was enough! We also got shakes. Service is great! Ahhh please come up to Jacksonville we need you here too!!!

I ordered the Old Fashioned burger and cheesy tots. Burger was perfect. Their secret sauce is delicious and not just some version of Thousand Island dressing. I think it has a bit of Dijon in it. Cheesy tots were well cooked and crispy. Would have been better if it was cheese sauce instead of shredded cheese, but still tasty. They have a roll of paper towels and ketchup at every table, which is helpful. I used 3 paper towels to finish my meal, so not the messiest ever, but just messy enough for me. Just under $20 with a drink, so average for a "fancier" burger place. Worth it in my opinion.

Lots of places claim to have smashburgers, but few places actually do. Mess Hall is a place that actually does and they are exceptional. I got The Samburger and it was delicious. The burger patties were wispy and crispy on the edges, the bacon was quality crispy bacon, the caramelized onions, and secret sauce all came together to make a delicious bite! I also got my tots, Scott's tots style. I would have preferred if the pickled onions were a little bit smaller, it is a bit unwieldy to eat a whole pickled onion ring in a bite of tater tot. The inside a plenty of seating and a full bar and outside there are a ton of picnic tables to eat at. I will definitely be back again because these burgers are legit!

Comfort food at its finest. Came to check out the new location and the food is still as delicious. Went with the classic Sam burger to compare to the one I had at the old location and it's just as perfect. Cheddar, bacon, onion straw caramelized olds are perfect on the juicy flavorful patties. Paired with the super crunchy tots and a cold beer it's all just perfect. I love a gourmet burger with all the fancy toppings but sometimes you just need a classic. Mess Hall is definitely one of Wilmingtons best burgers

Got breakfast at the new location. It's much bigger than the old location with plenty of outdoor and indoor seating. They have alcohol options too. A little chilly inside (weather outside is 66°). We got the breakfast burger ($10) and breakfast burrito ($9). Both were good, but the breakfast burger tasted better. I think the breakfast burrito would taste better with the mess sauce. The burrito came with a chipotle mayo, and avocado Crema. Didn't really see much of the avocado Crema. The sauce/crema in the burrito was a bit tart. Tortilla for the burrito was thin, I would've preferred a bit thicker tortilla. The burrito was filling for me-was satisfied with just half of the burrito. You can also add extra protein for an additional price which I didn't do. Tots came with the breakfast burger. Free refills on coffee. Coffee is from local Vigilant Hope Roasting.

The burger was worthy of all four stars (maybe a little more). It really was good. The organization inside worked although it seemed fragile and I could see how if they were busy, the staff could get overwhelmed by the layout of the space inside. Also, the location was precarious -- I know the Cargo District is "expanding" but it seemed like it's too far away from other shops to be considered apart at this point in time.