Welcome
Located in the Cotton Exchange in downtown Wilmington, The Basics serves the finest southern cuisine around. From Hoppin’ John to Cornish Game Hens, we have it all. Come enjoy the pleasures of delicious food in a calming, comfortable atmosphere. Let the sounds of everything from Erykah Badu to Radiohead take you away while you partake in some of the most mouth-watering dishes prepared by our expert chefs.
At The Basics, we take classic soul food dishes and add our own twist, giving them new life. Age-old dishes like battered and fried oysters are served atop freshly mixed greens while freshly made pastries are stuffed with tender, seasoned lamb.
