Wilma's Famous BBQ & Tavern

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   Lori

   Chicago

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   I was shocked at how fast my food came, the waiters were very pleasant, my macaroni was cool but they corrected it with no problem. The food was delicious, the Hennessy Sidecar was delicious and I liked the ambience
   

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   Fatima

   VIP

   Washington DC

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   I had high hopes, but my experience was a bit uneven. The catfish seemed to have been sitting and reheated. The chicken wings were very small, and one wasn’t even a full wing, which was disappointing. However, the turkey tips were absolutely amazing and perfectly cooked and full of flavor. While there were some letdowns, the highlights were definitely worth mentioning. I’d consider giving it another try, hoping for more consistency.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   VIP

   Cincinnati

   5 reviews

   2.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   The food had good flavor, however I spent way more than I would have anticipated for the food. Our waiter was very nice and knowledgeable, however he was spread wayyyyy too thin.
   

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   Robin

   Chicago

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   The wait staff were very nice and friendly but the food and drinks are overpriced. We waited over an hour for our food and several tables just ended up leaving because they couldn’t wait any longer. There was no compensation for the almost hour and a half wait. They need to do better to be prepared for full service.
   

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago

   2 reviews

   1.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   We had reservations and was sat immediately. We placed our orders and drinks came out. It was a birthday celebration so we all were in conversation until we noticed the time. We were told the kitchen was backed up. Then 1 hour and a half later they started passing out free shouts. The restaurant wasn’t packed. The manager walked around asking were we OK. NO! We’ve been here almost 2 hours. The manager said it was because we ordered ribs and they ran out and had to go buy more. WTF! you’re a barbecue restaurant on a Saturday night! We were never told an hour after waiting otherwise we would’ve charged our order. POOR SERVICE, TASTELESS FOOD and to only give 15%off with mandatory gratuity. I will never go back or recommend Wilma’s in the heart of downtown Chicago to anyone!
   

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   Had to wait over an hour for my food. Presentation of food was not what I had been seeing on social media. I really wanted to try this restaurant and could’ve just went to my regular bbq spot. Wasn’t worth the time or day
   

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Loved it workers are amazing people was very pleasant and nice and respectful the food was amazingly good
   

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   Ashton

   Chicago

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was delicious. Atmosphere was great. The house bbq was perfect. The only downside is that it took almost an hour to get our food
   

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 28, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Only one severe one clearer veryyyyyyy long wait after seated still was not waited on so me and my party left
   

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    Ebony

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Nice experience, drinks and food were both delicious! I will surely be back.
    

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