Locale BBQ Post

Ohhhh, baby. This place is GOOD!Upon learning that my local smokehouse had permanently closed, I went on a hunt for BBQ joints near my husband's job so he could pick up some take-out on his way home.Locale BBQ Post fit the bill. We called early to order ribs and sides, and by 1:15 they were already sold out of jalapeno creamed corn. So, we ordered a rack of ribs (to share), a side of mac and cheese, some cole slaw, and the meal came with a piece of cornbread.Everything I ate was awesome. The ribs were extremely tender and fell right off the bone. With a little sauce, they were perfection.The cornbread was also incredible. It was a little dry for my liking, but the sweet butter that came with it soaked right into the bread and made it taste incredible.The macaroni and cheese was pretty plain, but with a little crushed black pepper, it turned into magic.Even the cole slaw was good - and I am not a big cole slaw person.I finished my meal and was absolutely stuffed to the brim, and purely content. I will absolutely be eating here again!!

It pains me to give a negative review, especially since I've been wanting to check them out since the day they opened few years back.Service - wow could you be more indifferent? I came in hoping to be steered towards maybe some of their fast moving items or popular items, but no. I said I'm not sure what to get, and the gentleman walked away to go back to doing whatever he was doing. I ended up going with the 1/2 brisket. Hold on, ill be right back, I need to get a hunk of brisket out from my teeth. Phew! Ok back to my review. I was then asked what sauce I wanted. Since they have their own sauces, I wasn't sure which one to get so I asked for a recommendation and told the second guy I like sweet and spicy. So he grudgingly pointed to the list.Food - was really really really hoping the food would be amazing. Bc all they do is bbq, right? Boy was I off. Brisket was tougher than leather. How would you even serve this to someone? The strips cut were rock solid... dont even try to sell me that this is how brisket is supposed to be!!! Btw im struggling to finish this meal mainly bc it wasnr cheap and its food,, and i dont waste.. i might have to call my dentist after this struggle.. Their slaw was good and crunchy, hence the extra star. I'm good, ill stick to some of the other bbq places in wilmington. Food and service don't make me want to give them another shot. But you should give them a try, i hope your experience is better than that of mine.

I wish I could review this business based on the food. Unfortunately, after checking the company's website, yelp, and the restaurant's FB page to confirm the restaurant would be open today (Sunday) at 1:00, we arrived, planning to order takeout for a large group that was in from out of town, only to discover the restaurant was closed. To me, you have a poor business structure if you don't have accurate website hours listed on your website and FB. We wasted an hour (driving time) and left all of our guests extra hungry because we had to scramble to find a second option. No clue if the food is good but the business management sucks.

So, what they lack in customer service they sure make up with in their delicious food. Mid afternoon Saturday it was quiet. There were two people ( could be the owners?) working and 3 customers. We were not greeted and it took ages to be served one at a time. I almost walked out. I ordered half ribs and half chicken to take home and it is outstanding. ( also chose their 'the sauce'). It came with crunchy fresh pickle and teeny side of coleslaw. Again. Outstanding. Get a smile, greet your customers and I'm sure you will see the difference.

We wanted to check them out after being on Diners, Drives, and Dives! I enjoyed the food, brisket the most. Very tender. Great for a quick stop through and experience. We called after reading all the reviews. They answered the phone and said they closed at 5. They also accepted card and cash.

This is a neighborhood gem! The meat is so flavorful- I had the pulled chicken sandwich with amazing pickles and Mac and cheese. There was lots of meat on the sandwich. The service was excellent and clean. I will be back soon!

Still great! But breakfast is better during the week. I had to ask them to make coffee. They were very nice and did but I felt like I was putting them out. $5 brisket egg and cheese is the best breakfast sandwich I've ever had. They kill it every time. They open at 6 Tuesday-Friday. At 10 on the weekends.

Mm mm mm. Call me Frank Underwood, and call the owner of this place Freddy. These ribs were delicious.Locale just opened up about a year ago. It's located in scenic Little Italy, and features a beautiful outdoor picnic table area, perfect for enjoying a Black and Mild while you eat, that reminds me of the Greenhill Deli picnic area; just less scenic, and a little more gritty. I got the wings and ribs. The wings were just so-so- too much bone, but the ribs were amazing. I really should learn that when you go to a rib place, you order just the ribs. As a side-note, the wings had barbecue sauce on them; not buffalo.The ribs were unbelievably meaty. The sauce was a little lacking (you have to put most of it on yourself), but it couldn't detract from how meaty the actual ribs were. The main gripe I have with ribs in general is that there isn't enough meat. Not a problem at Locale's. The food was also delivered ridiculously fast.Minor complaints include the lack of soda options, and the substitution of coleslaw for corn bread. WTF Locale's. If I WAS Frank Underwood, I would have murdered you by faking your suicide by leaving you in a running car with the garage closed after you drank too much. Yeah, give me corn bread next time I'm here.

The bbq is good. The smoke chicken salad is ok. I've been here multiple times pre-Covid. Post Covid they are never open when they are suppose to be open. You call and the phone just ring and rings. Would love to try what they have to offer but it seems they are never open.

Best BBQ ever!!! can't wait for the re-opening!!!very kind staff & always get takeout when I've dined here as my family demands it! oh, and the white sauce!!!