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Dooleys

4.0 (218 reviews)
ModerateBars, American, Pizza
Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Divey
Casual
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating

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Lysandra S.

This place is delightful! Great location in the heart of downtown with nice outdoor seating - and plenty of room inside too. The homemade chips were our favorite by far, they were perfection. We didn't get to try the cocktails, but we plan to be back! The menu offers lots of options, including vegetarian/vegan and gluten free. It's great have so many options! Our waitress was friendly and did a great job. The food came out quickly, nice and hot. If you have time, make sure to walk up the block to The Book Room, the cutest local bookstore! I can see why this a town favorite, absolutely worth a visit if you are in Wilkesboro

Wings with carrots and celery!
Michael R.

Stumbled across Dooley's sat on the patio great fall day, waiter was awesome really nice. Had a few apps big fat wings nice sauce and steak and cheese wontons which were awesome! Great place.

Gluten free breaded & baked chicken chunks and hand cut fries .. delicious
Sheila M.

Service excellent! Food delicious! I've returned multiple times. The space is small. Not lots of tables and bar stools but we were accommodated each time. One time we ate in the outside seating. Nice little quaint town.

Hangman's Rare Roast Beef* size small
Kelsey R.

What a delicious spot! My husband and I both opted for the hangman's rare roast beef. I got the small and he got the large. The small is about the size of a burger and the large is HUGE!!! My husband eats all and he could only finish half! The horseradish is delicious and the roast beef is tender and so fresh. I loved the French fries, which have to be hand cut! The little girls loved their hotdogs and were asking for seconds. The environment is casual, laidback, bar type environment with indoor and outdoor seating. Kid friendly! Our waiter was so kind and helpful! Definitely a must visit while in wilkesboro.

Smash burger with sweet potato fries and Mac and cheese

Food was amazing and good price! Would come again service was excellent and fast. The ambiance was great and cozy

Ate my sweet potato fries before taking a pic of this club on GF bread
Kellie D.

I've been here three times and had a great experience every time. Most recently stopped in for a little break from Merlefest, some AC and dinner. We were seated immediately -- they have both indoor and outdoor seating. Their menu is extensive -- it will take you awhile to get through it! Best thing for me is that you can get about anything on the menu gluten free! They also have a whole display case of desserts that are all gluten free! Husband had to order a burger because the host told us they grind the meat fresh. I ordered a club sandwich on GF bread and sweet potato fries. Unfortunately my sandwich came out with mayo all over it but waitress noticed immediately and took it back. Big glasses of ice water with lemon were great on a hot day. They also have an extensive beer menu -- we were there the night before for beers on the patio, again with great service. This is probably my favorite restaurant in Wilkesboro.

Allan K. C.

My go to place to eat when in the WILKESBOROs of NC's NW foothills. Locally farm to table beef. Can't be beat. The small hamburger is plenty the medium and especially the large and one will probably take home a portion. And the old time atmosphere and charm make for a nice dining EXPERIENCE.

Grilled Chicken Salad
Don B.

Can't believe all these nay naysayers who only leave negative comments. Didn't their moms ever teach them if you can 't say anything nice- shut up? Really sad. Had a great lunch grilled chicken salad here today. Also enjoyed a Sweet Josie Brown here, nice Brown ale out of Raleigh.

Philly Grilled Cheese*
Cassandra B.

Food was just okay. Service was friendly. There were dozens of flys we had to ward off the entire time. The little fly fan didn't help much. One of our parties lunch items was brought out after everyone else was almost done with their food. There was an apology that the system updated and took it off. However, there was no discount or manager that came out. It really sucked that one person ate alone. The restaurant was just kinda meh.

Lucky Bingo cards!
Brandie H.

Wow! our first time dining here (I have been here for drinks many moons ago) our server was fantastic, the food was great, and the atmosphere was top notch. Honey mild wings were fantastic they were on special for Wing Wednesday and Wednesdays are bingo night! I won at bingo twice and my husband one once! It's free to play, it's family friendly, and the prizes are fun. We won 10% off our meal, twoboros glasses, and a growler! We will definitely be back and will be bringing our son back for some of the fun nights of trivia and bingo! There is indoor, outdoor, and bar seating available. There are yummy drink specials and Saturday nights are themed parties!

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Great food and decent service. Been here twice this year, the roast beef was fantastic! Our kids enjoyed it also.

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Great food. Love the rare roast beef with a side of au jus for dipping. Fries were cold but quickly replaced.

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2 years ago

Tried once when in the area. Roast beef was excellent. Friendly staff. Will return to try a burger next time I am that way.

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Best boneless wings in town!! Awesome fresh salads! Burgers are great too. I've not ever gotten anything there I didn't like.

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Absolutely awesome food. Burgers are amazing. Space is limited in dining room. Service is always good.

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Burgers are great and quite large! Nothing fancy on the inside but good food and nice good service.

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The fries were cold, my "blackened" chicken sandwich was just a plain bland chicken & the beer was mediocre. Will not return.

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Philly Cheese Steak Sandwiches awesome food best mixed drinks Scooby snack mixed drinks is wonderful!!

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Went in for a quick lunch and a beer! We had nachos, potato skins, and a sandwich (it was huge)! Food and service was great!

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Food is usually good, lacks more of a variety and a bit too pricey for what they have.

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Fun to sit outside when the weather is nice. Great burgers. Beer selection is good too.

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