Willies Grill & Icehouse
American · Katy
About Willies Grill & Icehouse
Bienvenidos a Willies Grill & Icehouse, vuestro rincón tejano en Katy. Llevamos años ofreciendo una experiencia familiar auténtica, con cervezas bien frías, hamburguesas jugosas, pollo crujiente y mariscos frescos, todo con el sabor inconfundible de Texas. Con una atmósfera acogedora y un servicio e...
Bienvenidos a Willies Grill & Icehouse, vuestro rincón tejano en Katy. Llevamos años ofreciendo una experiencia familiar auténtica, con cervezas bien frías, hamburguesas jugosas, pollo crujiente y mariscos frescos, todo con el sabor inconfundible de Texas. Con una atmósfera acogedora y un servicio excepcional, os invitamos a disfrutar de una comida deliciosa y momentos inolvidables con vuestros seres queridos.
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Willie's Grill & Icehouse in Katy is highly rated for its great food, fun atmosphere, and friendly staff, especially Jaclyn, Bilal and Sam. Customers consistently praise the gumbo, fried shrimp, and burgers. The new full-service bar with happy hour is a plus.
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Willies Grill & Icehouse Katy Reviews
They added a bar, always a great place to stop and have a tasty burger. The onion rings are unbelievable here. On my cheat days, this is one of my go to spots. Come hungry.
The food here is very delicious and the service was great, Luz took very good care of me and my family
First time here, service was great everyone was friendly and attentive. So many options on food and great portioning! Overall a great experience! yummy!!
I hadn’t been to Willie’s icehouse in a good long time ( just due how far it is from my house) but went the other day. I forgotten how good the onion rings are! Fun, friendly atmosphere. And had an amazing lady named Abby at the front counter that gave great recommendations on her favorite menu items and was really helpful with placing our order. The rest of the staff was amazing as well making sure that we had everything that we needed once our food arrived.
Great food wings are good Service by Jasmine was good she made me feel at home will be back
Clarke at Willie G’s is the real deal. She's got a welcoming personality, remembers the little things, and somehow makes the whole place feel like home. The vibe at Willie G’s? Chill, welcoming, and just the right kind of lively. If you’re looking for a spot where the drinks hit and the people make it better, come here.
For lunch I got the chopped salad, but my server SERVED 💅🏻💅🏻 Clarke greeted us with a joyous attitude and made sure that our experience was as serendipitous as it could be. We came in for a quick lunch and drinks, but stayed for the welcoming ambience. Would eat here again and bring more people!
My family has been going to Willie's since we moved to Katy over 10 years ago. Some staff has worked there and watched our children grow up. Food is pretty consistent and stop affordable for a family of 4. Also, the recently added bar has been awesome.
We are new to the area and Willie’s was recommended. We enjoyed the atmosphere and the food was great. Our server, Clarke was awesome. She offered great food and drink suggestions and was very attentive. We will definitely be returning!
It was our first time at Willie's and thanks to the service we will definitely be coming back. Our server Clarke was amazing, she extremely patient with us and very attentive. I will be asking if she can serve us every time with visit.
Fransisco greeted me with the most caring and warm smile i’ve seen in a while. He was really well educated and provided fantastic service, along with his patience and professionalism.
Great place for some good food! The atmosphere was great, staff friendly and professional. I look forward to going back.
If you’re looking for a dining experience that blends warm hospitality with great atmosphere this is the place to be. From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere felt inviting—soft lighting, rustic wood accents, and the faint aroma of freshly baked bread drifting from the kitchen. Bilal is always the best bartender
Customer service is top notch. Servers are very attentive. Clean bathrooms and food is excellent.
Food is Delicious!! Abby was so gracious and helped us through our first time visit. The service was top tier! Will definitely come back!
Luz was AMAZING!!! The food was delicious like always!! I love this location they ALWAYS make us feel welcome!!
The food was great. The atmosphere was fun. Kaylee did a great job. We will come back again!!
Maddy was wonderful! She was attentive and clearly cares about her job. She made me and my family feel welcomed!
My wife and I love this spot. Came back here from relocating. Our Waitress Daniela made us feel right at home. Great service and attentionto detail. She made sure we had everything we needed. Always checked on us. Thank you Daniela. Great Job Willies😀👍
They have amazing service and food, and are so accommodating. The place has such fair prices and very kid friendly.I can’t wait to come back!
My family and I frequent Willies often. We love the food, drinks, and the prices! Great place!
Luz was a wonderful server, we always enjoy having her! Food was great too.
We came last week to purchase a To Go Order and Clarke was awesome! She was attentive offered and made sure we had condiments (seems like this is always missing). Excellent job!
Everything about this place just seemed so right! Ordered my food at the front, server brought my food, constantly checked in on me, refilled my drink 5 times (I tend to binge drink tea) and even laughed at my stupid jokes. Did I mention military discount? I had the 5 count onion rings, which were probably the best damn onion rings I've ever had, and the blackened chicken cobb salad. Both super good and huge portions! This is a must stop in and eat kinda place, especially if you're as much of a foodie as I am.
I eating here! The staff always makes me feel at home. Sophia is my favorite! She’s so sweet and funny.
So delicious and I had the best server ever Sophia! Her customer service is unbeatable which makes the food taste even better!
Everything is good about this place! We normally go for dinner but this time we had a sweets craving. The Willy Wonks dessert is SOO good! The wait staff and bartender/s are great also. Very welcoming and do everything they can to ensure your order is correct. The inside/outside atmosphere is fun too. I absolutely recommend!
I'm from Austin, and with that being said the atmosphere of Willie's exceeded both my expectations, and what I'm accustomed to in my home town. The staff was quick, prompt, and respectful, especially my waitress Taja. I order small fried pickles and it was perfectly fried, I'd say better than pluckers and Buffalo wild wings. I also ordered the Icehouse burger and it was the softest I've ever had to bite into a burger while being fully cooked. I ended the order with the peach cobbler and it came on a sizzling hot plate and the ice cream cooled each bite, it was really rich in flavor and was a perfect way of ending my meal. Overall I loved both the atmosphere and the food very much
Want to give a shout out to Clarke. She was very friendly and attentive. Made my visit so wonderful! She cares about her job and how she represents the establishment. Hope you know how important and wonderful she is to your place. Hope you can do something special for her to show her the appreciation she deserves. Will definitely be back if she is around!!
Willys has to be one of my top favorite places when it comes to going out to eat. Today I tried the patty melt and it was cheesy with onions and the bread was super soft. We also tried the turkey burger which falls apart in your mouth and is deliciously tasty. The appetizer was also good, which was the fried mushroom and fried jalapeño paired with ranch dressing and queso. Let’s not forget the strawberry margarita, which was delightful. Restrooms were a little sticky on the floors, so be careful. Other than that amazing place.
I’ve heard good things about this place ,so I gave it a try and food was amazing and so was The service .The lady at the front counter Kimberly was very kind and helpful Will be returning for sure!!
The restaurant is such a nice plan and the customer service is amazing top tier this girl that was there her name was Kaylee she was very nice and has no attitude
This place is amazing. I specifically want to point out the excellent service that Clara provided. She constantly checked on my family and me!!!
The food was so good and my server Devontre was so sweet and helpful. He was very attentive. Will be back
I ordered some good food and kaylee brought it to me with a smile on her face and the whole atmosphere was nice and welcoming 10/10
We love Willie’s and this location -Katy Freeway, Katy- is always so friendly! The tortilla soup is my personal favorite but love all the other options too.
Kaylee does an amazing job at the front desk and with takeout orders at the restaurant. She’s always welcoming and friendly, making sure every order is handled quickly and accurately.
Every time I come to Willie’s I am always so impressed with the food, service and overall vibe!! The servers are always very attentive and the counter staff is extremely knowledgeable and welcoming!!
If you look up the definition of greatest server of all time in the dictionary, there would be a picture of Sami. Definitely recommend coming to this location.
the place is amazing! i came to celebrate my birthday and the service was amazing. I 100% recommend the hickory burger and would come back just to get another bite!😋
Fried pickle tour: These pickles are pretty good. They're cut in chips, they've got good flavor, and the breading is decent, although not my favorite. The ranch is thick so it doesn't drip everywhere. Solid four stars. I got the small catfish dinner, which to be clear, is a full size dinner. I shudder to imagine the amount of good on the large. It was delicious. Teenager got the bacon Willie burger and loved it, and he's been super picky about his burgers lately. The restaurant is a walk up and order, but then there is table service. Our waiter was Taylor. He was extremely attentive, and it was a pretty busy dinnertime. Five stars for him. The ambience is pretty standard grill and icehouse. Paper towel rolls for napkins, sports on TV, loudish music. They have some outdoor seating, but we came on a rainy day. We will definitely come back.
The food here is consistently good, they do have friendly staff that are very friendly and welcoming. There has been a visit or two where the waiter is not the most attentive and has visited our table only a couple of times. This is not the norm however.
This is a walk up and order place, but there is a plethora of iced beers that greet you at the door to make your wait more enjoyable. Once at your table (pick your own), a server takes care of you from there. Laid back atmosphere and especially nice on cooler days when it's all opened up "ice house" style. Several tv's going, good music playing and a play area for the kids. Food is always tasty and the prices are fair for the portions. Wait staff always attentive and nice.
Love this place, great food, great service, especially from Sammy! She was super nice and attentive, just awesome all around!
The food here is great! I love the burgers. The staff here were great. However, we felt very welcomed by Kaylee. Will visit again soon.
Food was great, We had awesome service from the moment we stepped in, Abbey was friendly and knowledgeable letting us know everything worked and suggested some great food, Luz our server was also very friendly and attentive. We will definitely be back soon
Love the food here, and OMG, the onion rings are the BEST. Great concept for a large group who split the bill. Everyone get their own food and bill. Feb 2024 - still 👍 great. We were in the Fry Rd area when dinnertime arrived and needed a fairly quick place to eat. Tonight, the red snapper 🌮 tacos and onion rings hit the spot 😋 👌 👍
Alexus was a stupendous server. Beautiful smile, very charismatic, Amazing personality and all around great service. 10 out of 10 would recommend to all my family and friends.
Had an amazing lunch with my friend today. Corey was an absolutely fabulous server! She made the start today incredibly fantastic.
My family and I went to celebrate my grandson’s 15th birthday. We had a wonderful dining experience! Our server (Abby) was awesome! Will definitely be back.
Willie’s is mid but Sami is not. My food came out cold and she was gracious enough to remake the plate in front of us hibachi style. She also proceeded to insist for us to not tip, come to find out she allows Willie’s to donate her check to the local orphanage. She does this work purely out of the love of the game
Food was great, bartender seemed friendly her name was Alexus. Very unique name She was great very attentive. Will be back soon.I recommend happy hour 3$ beers on happy hour.
To start off, I was greeted by the friendly cashier Alisha. She took the time to answer all our questions about the menu and was so friendly. After we sat our server Sophia greeted us and confirmed our order. Let me just say how amazing she was. We never had to ask for a refill and she made sure our experience was nothing short of fantastic. The Cajun platter with the garlic butter seasoning was delicious and my wife loved her grilled salmon. We will definitely be coming back and asking for Sophia.
I've been here three times before and every time the food is delicious and hot. The different salads are good and the baked potatoes are huge! My son in-law loves the crawdads. The meal comes on a huge tray and you can add different sides. He had potatoes and broccoli. The service was really good and the meals came out quickly.
I had an amazing experience thanks to our server, Kim. From the moment we were seated, she was friendly, attentive, and genuinely cared about making sure we had a great time. She was knowledgeable about the menu, gave great recommendations, and checked in just the right amount — never intrusive, but always there when we needed something. Our food and drinks came out perfectly, and any small requests we had were handled quickly and with a positive attitude. You can tell she takes pride in her job and truly enjoys serving people. Kim made the whole experience feel welcoming and stress-free, and she’s a big reason we’ll be coming back. Highly recommend asking for her section!
The food was fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care — every bite hit the spot. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, perfect whether you’re stopping in for a casual meal or a relaxed night out. What really made the experience stand out, though, was the service. Kim was our server, and she was amazing — friendly, attentive, and genuinely kind. She checked in at all the right moments, made great recommendations, and made us feel comfortable and taken care of the entire time. Great food, great environment, and top-tier service. Willie’s is absolutely worth the visit, and if Kim is your server, you’re in great hands. Highly recommend!
I had an amazing experience here, and a huge part of that was the service I received from Kim. She was friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience feel welcoming from start to finish. The food was incredible—fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. On top of that, the environment was clean, comfortable, and had such a great vibe that made it easy to relax and enjoy the meal. When you have great food, a great atmosphere, and service like Kim’s, it truly makes the place stand out. I would absolutely come back and highly recommend it.
I had lunch around 12 pm and was lucky to have Sophia as my server. She made sure I had everything I needed and checked on me throughout my visit without ever feeling intrusive. Since it was my first time there, she took the time to offer thoughtful recommendations and really went above and beyond to make the experience enjoyable. Between her great service and the quality of the food, I’ll definitely be coming back.
Love this place. The bar staff are so enthusiastic and helpful. The drinks are excellent. Food is good, large portions but not too daunting. Atmosphere is very family friendly. It's a great place to go watch sports or just meet up with friends for a bite to eat. Highly recommend.
Great food and a really welcoming atmosphere at Willie’s. Everything tasted fresh and well-made. Kim was our server, and she was friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. Definitely recommend!
Sami the bartender was magnificent, both bartenders actually. Clarke with her calm & steady demeanor and Sami with her bright and charismatic attitude. I love willies. I will come back again and again strictly because of the staff. Great work tonight everyone!
I had a great experience at Willie’s Grill & Icehouse thanks to Sami! From the moment we sat down, Sami was friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome. She stayed on top of everything, drinks were always refilled, food came out quickly, and she checked in just the right amount without being overbearing.
Luz is amazing. Great service. Very friendly and patient and efficient. Regular customer. Great food, liquor and music. But now I’m only coming when Luz is working. 5 stars.
Service was great,Luz our server was attentive, and prompt. Shakira the shift manager, came to check on us, super friendly and just wonderful. Can't wait to go bsck!
Great curbside service. They repeated my order and clarified my preferences to ensure I had exactly what I wanted and needed before leaving. The food was fresh and delicious. I had the 2 catfish fillets with a side salad and sweet tea for $13.99. Very reasonable price for the quantity and quality of food. I will definitely return and tell a friend!
Willies was a great experience! The food was hot and delicious! Solid margaritas with a kick! There was very little wait and the service was impeccable! My family and I will be returning again! Can’t wait to try more of the menu!!!
Every time I go to Willie’s, Kaylee is so nice and helpful. She’s great at her job, always upbeat, and makes sure everything goes smoothly. You can tell she actually cares about the customers. Love seeing her there!
I walked in and Kaylee greeted me with a big smile and it felt very welcoming! The food was amazing and the service is very fast! I also talked to Kaylee when I was placing an order for to-go, and she was very enthusiastic and suggested very delicious food for me to try! Amazing place to come to socialize and feel like you’re their first priority!
The Willie's Grill & Icehouse has the best burgers and margaritas. We were greeted upon entry to the restaurant. Our waiter B was very polite and attentive, keeping our glasses filled. The atmosphere is always very friendly. I truly enjoy coming here to eat.
Outstanding service and outstanding food!! Kelso was great tonight! He did a great job explaining the process and was very prompt with refills. I’m definitely looking forward to coming back again! I would give 6 stars if I could!!!
Kaylee at Willie’s Grill & Ice House provided absolutely outstanding customer service at the front. From the moment we walked in, she was welcoming, friendly, and incredibly attentive. She handled everything efficiently while still making us feel genuinely valued as customers. Her positive attitude and professionalism really set the tone for a great experience. Willie’s is lucky to have someone like Kaylee—she truly made our visit memorable. Highly recommend!
As a Mormon, it’s hard to find a restaurant that can accommodate my big family of my wife and my 14 children. I usually have to make a reservation and that’s a pain when sometimes eating out is just a spurge of the moment thing. I prayed for guidance and Joesph Smith whispered back, “Willie’s”. I loaded my family up in the Christ Cruiser bus and headed off. When we arrived, the clouds parted and a golden ray rained down upon the sign, “Willie’s Icehouse.” Upon entering, we were met with heavenly smells and a Christ-like figure behind the counter. I hesitated to tell them the amount that would be dining in but they smiled and took us right to our seats. I was so touched, I fell to my knees and began to sob and praised Joseph Smith. We ordered our food and when I looked upon the waiter, Hunter, I don’t know if it was the lights or I was hallucinating but I swear I saw a halo above his head. The food was incredible. Having 14 children, it’s hard to find cuisine that all of them will be satisfied with but at Willie’s, the menu was so diverse, there was something that every one of my children enjoyed. When I received the bill, I prepared myself. Having a large family also means having a large bill. However, Willie’s food was so well priced that I had to call over the angel boy to make sure I wasn’t hallucinating the price. He assured me that was the price and I again fell to my knees sobbing. He helped me up with a smile and wiped the tears away and told me God was looking down upon my family. I’m sure that last part was a delusion from my mind being collapsed at how much money I was saving but I add it in the review because I could believe our waiter would do such a thing. In conclusion, Willie’s is now my family’s favorite restaurant and much like spreading the good word of the lord, I found it my duty to share how incredible this restaurant is. Amen.
Got two seafood combos (catfish and shrimp) and the blanco queso. To start off, the queso and salsa was a fantastic combo with a mild heat from the salsa. Then the queso was an amazing touch with an almost mellow feeling from the cheese after a bite of salsa. 10/10 Then with out meals, the seafood combos. They were quality made with an almost-perfect fry. I do wish they had more seasoning. Regardless is was still really good and I walking out fat and happy. Will definitely come back with the family soon.
I absolutely love Willie’s! The atmosphere is always welcoming, the food is consistent, and the drinks are strong and worth the price. It’s the kind of place where you can relax with friends, watch the game, or just enjoy a casual night out. The staff is attentive, friendly, and they always make sure you’re taken care of. If you’re looking for a spot with great vibes, delicious food, and staff who go above and beyond, Willie’s never disappoint.
First time here, we had a great experience. Especially because totally lost at the menu at first but we were greeted by Abby who helped us through the menu and how to order. Even when I was looking for a fried catfish meal for my daughter, she suggested a catfish kid's meal that wasn't even listed on the menu. She was very knowledgeable and made our dining experience exceptional. The rest of the staff were very attentive and nice too. Portions were very large and filling at a great price. Will be dining here regularly.
I'm not sure why we haven't been here before! The food was delicious and the atmosphere when we were seated outside was great. Not sure about the inside. We had a toddler with us so it made more sense to sit outside which we're happy we did because it was a wonderful evening. And that's saying a lot for Houston weather. Service was great! The server brought everything promptly and it was a Sunday evening so it was definitely starting to fill up but glad it wasn't a long wait. She even bought crayons and paper for the little one. I had a brownie to go and it was packed so meticulously. Honestly if you're thinking of getting the brownie, just do it! It was the best one I've ever had in my existence. Everything was quite affordable too! Will definitely be coming back and going down the menu to try different things.
we had Sam as our server and they were amazing. They constantly made sure we had refills and checked up very often. The food was hot and fresh. Will be returning.
we had Sam as our server and they were amazing. They constantly made sure we had refills and checked up very often. The food was hot and fresh. Will be returning.
we had Sam as our server and they were amazing. They constantly made sure we had refills and checked up very often. The food was hot and fresh. Will be returning.
Very cool place to go, staff were friendly, everyone was so helpful! I had the chicken tenders tossed in honey garlic, yummy, yummy, yummy. It came with a side of fries they were hot & fresh!!! Gre…
Love coming here! The atmosphere is upbeat and family-friendly, and the food never disappoints. I usually eat the snow crab or a burger, both hit the spot every time! Cold beers, good portions, and…
Love coming here! The atmosphere is upbeat and family-friendly, and the food never disappoints. I usually eat the snow crab or a burger, both hit the spot every time! Cold beers, good portions, and…
Love coming here! The atmosphere is upbeat and family-friendly, and the food never disappoints. I usually eat the snow crab or a burger, both hit the spot every time! Cold beers, good portions, and…
I have eaten here many times over the years and have always been pleased. The fried shrimp were amazing! Our waitress was very nice and attentive, our food arrived quickly and it was well worth t…
The food, service and ambiance is fantastic! But the service was exceptional today thanks to Clark! She was great and we really appreciated her great personality and fantastic service.
As always, had a great time at Willie's. Had the fried shrimp basket, bbq bacon burger, and a milk shake. Just as good as I remember it.\n\nI haven't been in a while so I was happy to see one of …
My second time going to Willie's grill. \nMeal was served quickly and hot. \nOur catfish and shrimp was excellent. \nWill definitely be returning to Willie's soon.
Great food and atmosphere! Just opened a new full service bar on Friday, 8/9/24 which has a great happy hour (M-F, 2-6 P.M.) Food is great as well as the service!!
Great food and atmosphere! Just opened a new full service bar on Friday, 8/9/24 which has a great happy hour (M-F, 2-6 P.M.) Food is great as well as the service!!
Great food and atmosphere! Just opened a new full service bar on Friday, 8/9/24 which has a great happy hour (M-F, 2-6 P.M.) food is great as well as the service!!
Great food and atmosphere! Just opened a new full service bar on Friday, 8/9/24 which has a great happy hour (M-F, 2-6 P.M.) Food is great as well as the service!!
Great food and atmosphere! Just opened a new full service bar on Friday, 8/9/24 which has a great happy hour (M-F, 2-6 P.M.) Food is great as well as the service!!
Jaclyn is awesome and the food is great. They have the best shrimp and sausage gumbo. Very friendly staff and fun atmosphere.
Jaclyn is awesome and the food is great. They have the best shrimp and sausage gumbo. Very friendly staff and fun atmosphere.
Jaclyn is awesome and the food is great. They have the best shrimp and sausage gumbo. Very friendly staff and fun atmosphere.
Jaclyn is awesome and the food is great. They have the best shrimp and sausage gumbo. Very friendly staff and fun atmosphere.
Jaclyn is awesome and the food is great. They have the best shrimp and sausage gumbo. Very friendly staff and fun atmosphere.
Willie’s Icehouse, located at 19770 State Hwy 249, Houston, TX, is a great choice, whether your guest size is small or large. Our party was of 10, and the staff was totally accommodating. The Baja …
Bilal was wonderful to talk to, he had Great service, the place has great food. The atmosphere all together was a great experience
Bilal was wonderful to talk to, he had Great service, the place has great food. The atmosphere all together was a great experience
Willie's will make you feel like you're eating inside a cool beach shack close to the sea. From it's neon-lighted signs to it's sea-eroded look, restaurant exudes a cozy and at-ease ambiance. I ordered a Bacon Cheeseburger with fries and it was delicious. Burger was juicy and the fries were hot and crisp. My wife ordered some Fried Shrimps and they were perfectly cooked. Restaurant provides plenty of screens to catch your favorite live sports. Outside seating is also available. Overall a great alternative and highly recommended.
The food was good not great. The fish was dry. The fried were nice with their cheese, bacon and green onions. The server was friendly although not as attentive on refilling soda and water. The atmosphere is clean inside and outside. Very large parking lot around the entire restaurant. Note my rating system: 1 Star: I wouldn't recommend 2 Stars: Didn't hit my standards 3 Stars: Average (nothing special) 4 Stars: Above Average. Would recommend. Still looking for the 5 Star. 5 Stars: Top of their game. Great food. Great service. Would recommend and plan on returning.
Final Review: I went back to Willie’s Grill House yesterday and tried both the catfish special and the toasted shrimp special. The proteins were cooked well and had good flavor, and the tots were solid. The hushpuppies had nice seasoning but were a bit too doughy inside. I appreciated that the sauce for the shrimp was packed on the side since I ordered to-go, it kept everything from getting soggy. Overall, I’m keeping my rating at 4 stars rather than dropping it back down. The food isn’t bad, but it’s not exceptional either. I’d say it’s a decent spot if you’re looking for a specific vibe or craving something casual. I’ll still come back now and then, but this will be my last review for now. Updated Review: After posting my initial review, I was pleased to see the level of attention from both the local management and the company as a whole at Willie's Grill House. The general manager (Patricia) of this specific location personally called me to discuss my disappointing experience with the meal and offered compensation or an alternative dish for my next visit. I am impressed by Willie's overall commitment to addressing customer concerns and their proactive approach in ensuring satisfaction. This responsiveness has prompted me to revise my rating to four stars. I'll be stopping by in the coming weeks to try something new and will update you all with my honest opinion. Initial Review: I’ve been a customer at Willie’s Grill for a while now, and aside from the burgers, everything else is pretty mid or below average. My latest order from the seasonal menu is the Cajun Shrimp Pasta, and it was really disappointing. Even after removing the andouille sausage, I only got four tiny shrimp in an $18 dish. On top of that, it just tasted like spicy burnt pasta rather than having a real Cajun flavor. Definitely not worth the price. I expected better, but unfortunately, the quality just isn’t there.
The food is pricy for the portion size but in their defense they do send out coupons and promotions - so decent pricing can be had if you are selective when you eat here. I do wish the portions were larger though. Menu has lots of variety. Their service is not good most of the times I have been here. For as many people as they have working and as relatively small as the building is - they always seem slow to visit your table and check on you. Atmosphere is great. If the weather is nice, or there is a good game on - this is the place to meet up. Lots of drinks on the menu and whether drinking inside or out it’s a great atmosphere. All in all - I definitely recommend for casual dinning.
It’s been on my list to stop here for at least 6 months. I finally made it. I really liked the atmosphere. It was unique and interesting to look at. I was surprised with the ordering line. Did not expect that. I thought it would be a traditional sit and order venue. The order was prepared timely. Had a burger and sweet potato fries. The burger was ok, the fries had been sitting a while somewhere. They were not too freshly made, and a bit chewy and cool. Service was good and employee dls were very polite. I welcomed the politeness, they were trained well. I may be back to try a different menu item. They offer burgers, tacos, seafood, and chicken.
Always a pleasure to eat at Willie's. Great food, service and seating arrangements. Never had any issues.
Always a pleasure to eat at Willie's. Great food, service and seating arrangements. Never had any issues.
Always a pleasure to eat at Willie's. Great food, service and seating arrangements. Never had any issues.
The service by Pauline was great, however, when the burger was delivered, I had asked for it with extra hickory sauce as I like my burgers, wet. The burger was delivered with no condiments on i…
Great food,service great.music a little loud but can't beat the choice of food, eat indoor or out door.
The burgers were fantastic and ice cold beer! Waiter could have been a little more attentive!
This is a great place for groups or just a few people, easy to find a seat inside or out! Counter order and then your food comes to you. Service was great all around! I got the fried chicken Cobb…
First time here in years, back before covid. I wish this place wasn't so noisy. I couldn't hear conversations with my family. I ordered chicken fried steak, gravy on the side, Cole slaw, onion rings, & water. The Cole slaw was average, not as good as I recall. Gravy tasted like a mix, just average. Steak tasted good & onion rings were great. Took half my meal home for a second meal. Service was ok, but we had a large group.
We appreciated the coupons we received in the mail, so we decided to pick up our meal on Friday night before our road trip. We were happy to find that we could place an order at our car for takeout. This was very convenient for us and unexpected. Our order taker was kind and friendly. Our food came out hot. Had we eaten inside like we had in the past, I would have requested my burger to be corrected. It was quite pink! I wasn't asked how well done I wanted it, nor did I think to ask. Unfortunately, we were already on our way out of town. When we have gone in the past, our kids love using the sandbox. I enjoy the food, though it is usually very salty, so for health reasons, we rarely choose Willie's on our family eat out night.
This place has been around for as long as I can remember. The staff is always friendly and the food is reliable. While I wouldn't say that the food is exquisite, it's good for what it is. I had the fried catfish and a garden salad. The flavor of the catfish was decent, but the portion size for the price was very underwhelming. I have high expectations for fried catfish. You can blame my grandmother for that. The salad was okay. And their ranch dressing and tartar sauce were good. Lol. My kiddo ordered the Lil Willie burger and fries. The burger was good compared to some places that serve kids burgers. The fries were just okay. I know this because there were plenty left over. They usually get devoured. The restaurant is dated, but again, you know what to expect every time you go in. This is a restaurant that we only go to about twice a year for a reason. It's not bad and it's not great. Their prices are not on the higher end, but they're not cheap for what you get.
My first time at this location. The beer on tab isn’t at the right temperature causing it to foam up bad and not have the best taste. The service was fair. The food was decent but probably not going to order the chicken steak again. For a Friday night there wasn’t really busy, any other customers in here make me question the other food items.
This place I think would be a lot better had you not have to stand in line to order your food and then go sit down with a flag on your table. Waiting for somebody to find you to bring your food. The hamburgers that we bought weren't bad per se but they didn't really have any seasoning and the buns that they used I don't think were proper. They were very soft buns and absorbed all of the liquid that was in the meat and the grilled onions. So it got to be very soggy and sloppy. The fried pickles and onion petals were extremely good. The waitress really is only there to refill your drinks and wasn't as attentive as I thought they should be. However, not terrible but it wouldn't be a place I would look forward to going back to, but if I happen to find myself there I would eat
Food was too expensive for the lack of quality and taste. The wings are bad and the flavors are not flavorful. Wait staff is lacking, but they expect a tip. Way too loud for a conversation.
The curbside service was phenomenal! The food, however, was not what we expected from the prices paid. Brisket queso was advertised as being made with white cheese dip. It was made with yellow cheese. Country fried steak was NOT edible, tougher than leather, with the breading completely unattached and soggy. Onion bites were edible along with a nice bbq dip. The mashed potatoes tasted very old. And lastly, the Willie burger had two tiny strips of soggy, old chewy bacon. The restaurant has potential. GREAT potential. The kitchen however, needs a MAJOR overhaul.
Foods ok, nothing to write home about and the service is trash. The front counter girl was so rude and even the waitress was very rude. My food was room temp when we got it and it was cold out and th…
Foods ok, nothing to write home about and the service is trash. The front counter girl was so rude and even the waitress was very rude. My food was room temp when we got it and it was cold out and …
Foods ok, nothing to write home about and the service is trash. The front counter girl was so rude and even the waitress was very rude. My food was room temp when we got it and it was cold out an…
This probably our last time ever going. They have screwed up our hamburger the last 4x. Bacon awful, meat so dry, and we always split our meal and I specifically say to the order person and our wai…
When we first ordered and were getting drinks the cups smelled like clorine and left an oil slick ontop of my water. I ordered the turkey burger and asked for no mushrooms or onions. They serves …
We have been going to Willies for at least 18 years Today I must say was the worst ever! Thomas was our server very nice and couldn't have been better! My daughter and I ordered chicken tenders. Th…
If you want instant mashed potatoes and precooked sitting on the shelf catfish this is your restaurant. So disappointing in the last few months. Was a go to restaurant for us for years but not im…
The tables were dirty and it was like pulling teeth to get someone to clean them. We got assistance from a manager or bar tender and he decided to take our tickets and not fill only part of our drinks drink order. My son was pretty much done eating before he got his drink from the bar. Fried pickles were too salty. Mushrooms were good but burned my husband's lip. The did was nasty. Kelso sucked. First and last experience.
Crappiest Service Took family to Celebrate birthday. Server took long to attend the table of 7 guest Food was not great. Salad was bowl of mixes greens and few ingredients (over priced) Their was a fly in the ranch dressing. Had to take the cup to the counter cause our waiter was not in sight. And the guys behind the counter didn't say anything thing just gave me another cup of ranch. Waiter came to our table twice. Within the hour that we spent eating and socializing with family. So why am I tipping the waiter for? Didnt get more refills by our waiter. Had to do our own refill. Didn't ask if everything was good. Didnt ask if we needed anything else . He already had the checks in his hand to give us. Wanted ot order 3 willie wankas to Celebrate birthday. we didn't even order them. ticket was over 130.00 That was the worst service.
The food sucked, never have we been disappointed by both entrees. We tried the buffalo chicken sandwich and loaded chicken sandwich. Both tasted horrible, I mentioned it, and the waiting staff didn’t even bat eye. I asked them for a to go box even though we took only a bite each of our sandwiches, since we’re paying $40, my dogs should at least enjoy this trash, if they even eat it. And stay away from the brisket Mac and cheese balls. Biggest scam. More like mac and cheese balls with brisket flavoring. The front hostess/order taker was the friendliest and nicest. The margs were the only decent things being 6 out of 10 stars. Only reason they are even getting 1 star. Wish I could give 0.
Visited with family a couple of days ago. Ordered a strawberry pecan salad from the very sulky server on the till. As we were getting drinks, someone came out of the kitchen waving a piece of paper at said server, there was a discussion about strawberries while both gave me a death stare over the counter. I presumed they were out, but neither said anything so we went to find a table. Salad arrived in due course, containing ONE meagre strawberry cut into five pieces. Are you people for real? It’s on your menu, stock up on the ingredients! I could make a much better salad at home, and should have. Service run-of-the-mill, nothing pleasant, not worth tipping for (and some of the attire worn by the staff is enough to put you off your food). Won’t be back, app deleted.
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