OUR MENU
STARTERS
$14
TEXAS TWINKIES
2 poblano peppers wrapped with bacon, stuffed with a cream cheese mix, then smoked.
$14
$10
FRIED MAC & CHEESE BALLS
5 mac and cheese balls served with our homemade cheese sauce. Perfect for kids and the family!
$10
$12
PULLED PORK SLIDERS
3 of our pulled pork sandwiches but in slider form
$12
$12
SALMON PATE
Grilled salmon pate served with Crostini and cucumber slices
$12
$14
5 OF OUR FAMOUS RIB BONES
A taste of our St. Louis style smoked ribs.
$14
$10
CANDIED BACON
5 pieces of bacon seasoned with brown sugar and spices.
$10
$17
NACHOS FOR 2
Tortilla chips smothered in our homemade cheese sauce & topped with pulled pork or chicken, corn, black beans, homemade pico de gallo, homemade salsa, and sour cream.
$17
$26
TACO SAMPLER
Serves 4-6 people. Share 2 smoked brisket, 2 pulled pork, and 2 Twisted chicken tacos for your group.
$26
$12
FRIED CHICKEN TENDERS
6 of our homemade fried chicken tenders.
$12
$12
CHIPS & QUESO
Tortilla chips with our loaded homemade queso.
$12
Add our house made salsa for only $4!
SOUP
$5
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$9
SEASONAL SOUP OF THE DAY
Seasonal availability! Please ask your server what our special is for the day.
$5
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$9
$5
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$9
SMOKED BRISKET CHILI
Our house made chili with smoked brisket, fresh onion, cheddar cheese, and sour cream in a cup or bowl.
$5
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$9
ENTREES
All entrees come with 2 sides and a side salad.
$24
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$18
1/2 OR 1/4 RACK ST. LOUIS CUT RIBS
Our mouth-watering smoked ribs fall right off the bone.
$24
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$18
$22
SMOKED BRISKET DINNER
1/2lb of our savory brisket smoked with cherry and oak wood.
$22
$28
BONE-IN PORK CHOP
10oz of hearty bone-in pork chop seasoned and cooked to perfection.
$28
$19
GRILLED SALMON
9oz salmon fillets grilled and seasoned to perfection.
$19
$42
FILET MIGNON
8oz of tender, juicy, and slightly sweet cut of steak.
$42
Make it surf n' turf and add a salmon filet for only $10.
$34
RIBEYE
16oz hand cut ribeye cooked to your preference.
$34
$16
TWISTED SAUSAGE & SMASHED
Our juicy house made Twisted Sausage link smoked or grilled on a satisfying bed of smashed potatoes, topped with grilled onions, with a side of BBQ baked beans.
$16
$20
GRILLED CHICKEN DINNER
Marinated, juicy, grilled chicken dinner topped with pico de gallo.
$20
$20
PULLED PORK DINNER
12oz of our house smoked pulled pork.
$20
$18
BEER BATTERED FRIED COD
2 delicious cod filets fried in our house made beer batter.
$18
PASTA
All pasta dishes are served with garlic bread.
$14
ROASTED PEPPER ROTINI
Rotini pasta with roasted peppers, tomatoes, and homemade Ragu.
$14
For only $5 add our homemade meatballs.
$18
MOSTACCIOLI ALLA VODKA
Mostaccioli with homemade vodka sauce topped with juicy grilled chicken.
$18
$16
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$18
BBQ PULLED PORK/BRISKET MAC & CHEESE
Our BBQ pulled pork and brisket mac & cheese is full of flavor.
$16
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$18
$13
CHILI MAC
Our house made mac & cheese topped with our hearty smoked brisket chili.
$13
$19
EGGPLANT PARMESAN PASTA
Our homemade eggplant parmesan pasta!
$19
SANDWICHES
Sandwiches come with 1 side.
$17
SANTA FE CHICKEN
Marinated & grilled Twisted Chicken topped with bacon, cheddar cheese, house made pico de gallo, and house made Santa Fe Sauce.
$17
$17
EGGPLANT PARMESAN
Homemade eggplant parmesan on a French roll with marinara.
$17
$14
MEATBALL MARINARA
Our flavorful house made meatballs smothered in marinara sauce on a French roll.
$14
$18
BRISKET
1/4lb of our savory smoked brisket on a potato roll.
$18
$16
PULLED PORK
Our smoked pulled pork on a potato roll.
$16
$16
CHICKEN PARMESAN
Our juicy homemade fried chicken, parmesan, and marinara sauce on a French roll.
$16
$17
CHICKEN BLT
Juicy, marinated grilled chicken with bacon, lettuce, and tomatoes on a potato roll.
$17
$14
SAUSAGE & GRILLED PEPPERS
Homemade sausage topped with grilled peppers served on a French roll.
$14
$17
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$15
BRISKET/PULLED PORK GRILLED CHEESE
Our house smoked brisket or pulled pork in a grilled cheese.
$17
/
$15
BURGERS
All burgers come with a fresh ground 1/2lb brisket patty.
$14
THE OG SMASH OR GRILLED BURGER
Fresh ground brisket cooked to your preference and topped with cheddar cheese. Comes with lettuce, onions, tomato, and pickles.
$14
Build your own burger for only $2/topping.
$19
THE GRILLED CHEESE
Smash burger and cheese in between two grilled cheeses as buns.
$19
$17
THE TEXAS TWINKIE
Grilled burger cooked to your preference topped with half a Texas Twinkie, salsa, crispy tortilla strips, and jack cheese.
$17
$17
THE PHILLY
A smash burger with sliced steak, grilled mushrooms, grilled onions, grilled green peppers, and cheese sauce.
$17
$16
THE MUSHROOM & SWISS
Grilled burger cooked to your preference with grilled mushrooms and Swiss cheese.
$16
$17
THE BLACK & BLUE
Grilled burger cooked to your preference with bacon and blue cheese.
$17
$17
THE DINER STACK
Smash burger topped with cheddar cheese, twisted sauce, a fried egg, lettuce, tomato, and onion.
$17
$16
THE BBQ BRISKET
Grilled burger cooked to your preference topped with our house smoked brisket, homemade BBQ sauce, and cheddar cheese.
$16
$16
THE BBQ PULLED PORK
Smash burger topped with our house smoked pulled pork, BBQ sauce, and cheddar cheese.
$16
$16
THE SANTA FE
Grilled burger cooked to your preference topped with cheddar cheese, homemade SantaFe sauce, and homemade pico de gallo.
$16
$16
THE BBQ BACON
Smash burger topped with cheddar cheese, bacon, grilled onion, and homemade BBQ sauce.
$16
HANDHELDS
$16
SMOKED BRISKET TACOS
3 flour tortillas filled with smoked brisket and topped with pickled onions, homemade SantaFe sauce and salsa. Comes with a side of elotes.
$16
$16
PULLED PORK TACOS
3 flour tortillas filled with smoked pulled pork and topped with homemade salsa and BBQ sauce plus a side of elotes.
$16
$16
CHICKEN TACOS
3 flour tortillas filled with chicken and topped with pico de gallo, salsa, and jack cheese plus a side of elotes.
$16
SALADS
$19
GRILLED STEAK SALAD
Sliced grilled steak, candied pecans, candied bacon, craisins, sunflower seeds, blue cheese crumbles, and balsamic vinaigrette on a bed of mixed greens.
$19
$17
GRILLED SALMON SALAD
Grilled salmon, candied bacon, red onion, capers, tomato, and poppy seed dressing on a bed of mixed greens.
$17
$15
GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD
Marinated grilled chicken, Swiss cheese, cheddar cheese, hard boiled egg slices, tomato, red onion, green pepper, cucumbers, and ranch dressing on a bed of lettuce.
$15
KIDS MENU
$10
GRILLED CHEESE
Cheesy grilled cheese. Comes with one side
$10
$12
1/4LB CHEESE BURGER
Perfect with mac & cheese or any one side of your choice.
$12
$8
KID'S MAC & CHEESE MEAL
$8
$11
CHICKEN TENDERS
Comes with one side of your choice.
$11
$11
FRIED FISH STICKS
2 pieces of fried cod plus one side of your choice.
$11
SIDES
$5
GREEN BEANS
$5
$7
ELOTES
$7
$7
SMASHED POTATOES
$7
$5
BBQ BAKED BEANS
$5
$5
MAC & CHEESE
$5
$5
FRIES
$5
$5
TATER TOTS
$5
$4
COLE SLAW
$4
$4
POTATO SALAD
$4
DESSERT
$8
TURTLE BROWNIE
$8
$7
LEMON SQUARE
$7
$7
LEMON MERINGUE PIE
$7
$8
BANANA CREAM PIE
$8
Welcome to Twisted Anchor, Wilmington’s premier riverfront dining destination. Here, bold flavors meet stunning views for an unforgettable experience. Our menu is a celebration of top-quality smoked BBQ, juicy steaks, fresh fish, gourmet burgers, hearty pasta, flavorful tacos, and more. Savor the rich, smoky perfection of our tender brisket, succulent pulled pork, and fall-off-the-bone ribs—all expertly crafted to satisfy your cravings. Whether you're here for a casual bite or a feast by the water, every dish is made to leave you coming back for more!
