Sharonda D.
Yelp
I've been a huge fan of Willie's Grill and Icehouse for years. Through good times and bad, I've continued to support them, whether the food was excellent or just okay, and whether the service was top-notch or left something to be desired.
Fried Catfish- 5/5
Side Salad- 5/5
Caesar Salad with Fried Shrimp-5/5
Coleslaw- 3/5
Big Willie Margarita- 4/5
Chips and Queso- 3/5
Cleanliness 4/5
Ambiance- 4/5
My husband and I decided to have dinner at this location on a Friday evening. As expected, the place was lively, packed with customers, and full of energy. Our food was delicious and served piping hot. The fried fish and shrimp tasted like they had been cooked in fresh oil--so kudos to the kitchen staff for maintaining high sanitation and cleanliness standards.
I do have two complaints, though.
1. It was uncomfortably cold. The air vent directly above us blasted cold air onto our table, making it hard to relax and enjoy our meal. We ended up eating quickly before our food got too cold. This has been a consistent issue with Willie's for years--the dining area is often freezing!
2. The prices have gone up. It had been a while since our last visit, and we noticed a significant price increase. Willie's is all about comfort food, and while the quality is solid, it doesn't quite justify the price hike. If it's not broken, why fix it?
That said, the service was great. Our waitress, whose name I believe was Alex--was incredibly friendly and attentive despite being busy. I also appreciated how neatly our food was plated, but the portion sizes are the same even though the prices have spiked.
Overall, aside from the cold air attacking us, we enjoyed our visit. However, we didn't stick around for long because of the temperature. I probably would have ordered another Big Willie Margarita, but I didn't want to turn into Ice Girl--lol. The killing part is that we were both wearing jackets but still freezing. That's how cold it was.
I'll still visit from time to time, just not as often as before. I recommend this spot for those who enjoy a high-energy, lively atmosphere where you can kick back, let loose, and unwind. But beware of the cold inside temperature...brr