The best wing spot in the area, coming from a girl born and raised in the city…read more If you like boneless wings, definitely check this place out. The saucy boneless wings are cooked to perfection and never under or overcooked. I personally think the rubs lack in the flavor department and would suggest the sauce options. A really good Mango Habanero sauce that is full of mango flavor with the perfect heat level. Compared to Buffalo Wild Wings, it is definitely less spicy, which is what I prefer. Really enjoyable kick without it being overwhelmingly spicy. The Spicy Sweet Chili is also a really good one that ends up being a go-to. I personally haven't tried their traditional bone-in, but have heard great things about them as well!

Loved this place. People were friendly. Wings were big, had just the right amount of crunch, and…read moretoppings were amazing! We were just passing through but will be back when back in town.

Awesome wings with amazing sauce. Great customer service…read more I definitely will be back again.

You know the food is good when you don't have time to take pictures. I have to say I am truly…read moreimpressed with this restaurant. The hype does live up to the name. Me and my girlfriend recently stopped with some friends. We ordered the soy garlic (Sassy), and the bbq (Korean bbq) . The crispiness of these wings were pure perfection. They are a little sticky so be ready for messy fingers. But that's the best part. We also purchased the rice to accommodate the meal and it did just that lol. If you are interested in going, you should stop reading and go right now.

We had been craving some seriously good BBQ and kept hearing the same thing: You have to try…read moreWilma's. I'm glad we listened! First off, this place is enormous. It's the perfect spot for a large group, a fantasy football draft, game day, or any sports-watching event. The television screens are massive--there's virtually no chance of missing a play. Our server was fantastic. Friendly, relaxed, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable. I also loved that she had a little robot assistant helping deliver food. It struck the perfect balance between technology and hospitality without losing the human touch. She guided us through both the menu and bar selections, and from there everything just kept getting better. The first thing we tried was the Soul Roll, and wow. Imagine all your favorite comfort foods wrapped inside an egg roll and fried to perfection. Brisket, mac and cheese, greens, and yams--all bundled together and served with a sweet yam syrup dipping sauce. It sounds outrageous because it is... in the best possible way. The ribs were tender and practically fell off the bone. The links brought just the right amount of spice. The fried chicken was crispy, juicy, and delicious. The greens and yams were flavorful, and the baked beans? Absolutely magical. As for the bar, it was a mixed experience. I ordered a lemon drop and was told they don't sugar the rim because it creates a mess on the floor. Personally, a lemon drop without a sugar rim feels a little incomplete. However, the bartender did earn some points back by serving it in a highball glass instead of one of their smaller martini glasses, explaining that we'd actually get more of the cocktail that way. Fair enough--I can appreciate that kind of honesty. If you're visiting Chicago and looking for great BBQ, put Wilma's on your list. Come hungry.

Over the years I've gone to several restaurants that have occupied this space. It's such a great…read morelocation. My husband and I didn't have a reservation but we were seated quickly. This is a large space and could probably use more tables because it felt a little empty inside. There are plenty of large TV's which we loved because we wanted to watch the NBA playoffs. I tried their tips and wings and I was surprised by how much food I got. Their sauce was good and the wings were seasoned well although they could have been fried harder so they could be broken into two pieces. I ordered their rum punch but it wasn't great, I didn't finish it. My hubby had the tips and perch. He LOVED the tips but thought the perch could have been seasoned better. We also ordered the Soul Rolls which we didn't love. They're an appetizer but they came out 25 mins after our meal, were over cooked and had zero flavor. Overall Wilma's is decent place to go if you're downtown hanging out and looking for a place to eat.

I was asked once while reviewing another place how I could possibly dislike it , then challenged me…read moreto name another place that was better than his. FOUND IT !!!!!! I just walked in one day and I don't even live in the area. I was greeted by the co-owner and wife. She was so friendly and attentive. I found out the owner was a Vet and immediately I felt a kinship because Im one also. The atmosphere was so calm when I was there and the decorative aspects were better than most bars that you find in north Chicago. Did I mention the bloody mary station? You get the bloody mary ( or bloody maria) , then go soft or hard with the garnish. Imagine every combination you want and It's there. Love this place.

The food was good and the barmaid was very nice. Ambiance was nice, warm, and intimate. The drinks…read morewere good and I didn't have to wait long

Rating fried chicken is not something I do often because I eat it infrequently but being prompted…read moreto review a fried chicken spot I thought instantly of an old favorite spot--Wings It Is on Stony Island. This little dive -- always clean -- could use an attitude adjustment in some staff training if you get my drift, but the wings, especially given the sheer the variety offered, are ALL DELICIOUS! I've never dined in so at your own risk on the venture, but the food is good!

I order the 3 item combo with shrimp, Catfish, and perch. The shrimp was horrible. It tasted like…read morethey breaded pre-cooked shrimp. They were dry and rubbery at the same time I'm pretty sure the catfish was Swai just by the taste and texture of it. The fries were inedible. The only good thing was the perch. I won't be going back. They have definitely fallen off.

Fresh chicken, speedy service. We visit this restaurant…read moreoften- customer service is great, the dining room is clean.

My last visitor this place was not a good experience. They could not find my food after. I told…read morethem several times my name finding the girl found my food and she was very rude. Oh well, never mind.

Eat and Run.... I don't play about fried chicken. I don't…read moretake too many chances when it comes to fried chicken. And as a southsider I go hard for Harold's, Uncle Remus is fine but.... It don't touch Harold's .... But when I tell you the best fried chicken that I have ever eaten at any fried chicken restaurant is from this spot right here. Now honestly it's been a long time since I've had fried chicken from here, because they aren't accessible to me, but I did have to look them up to make sure that they still here.... Because I can still taste this chicken in my mouth... And it's not just the chicken The catfish was amazing as well. Now I can't vouch for anything else but when I tell you that catfish and fried chicken , something in the seasoning ...it's just so right. This chicken you don't smother in mild sauce or lemon pepper because you need to be able to taste what they put down. And I'm so mad at this establishment, I am so mad, because they should be bigger, when we are talking about the best fried chicken spots in Chicago they should be right up there with Harold and Uncle Remus, there should be so many locations opened. I wish them all the success because I want to be able to have access to this fried chicken for the rest of my life. Mind you I'm vegan, that's also why I haven't had it in a long time, lol... There are two things that I will break my veganism for and that is a bite of Eat and Run or to nibble on some oxtail. I think I might pay somebody a lot of money to get me some of this... I'll never forget the first time I had it, my dad brought a pan home when I was 12, but I was on a self imposed diet because I had body image issues and I couldn't have any. So cried myself to sleep because I knew that I couldn't stay up and keep smelling that chicken wafting upstairs from the kitchen.

This place looks abandoned. Inside looks like an apocalypse happened but that didn't stop me from…read moretrying it out lol. I ordered chicken, mac and greens. The meal was just ok. Surprisingly the customer service was good. They need to do some major renovations.

Nice sports bar in an iconic area.the wings are very very good. Not the small new age wings but…read morethe traditional wings bone in... .excellent. the show stopper was the smoked sweet potato glazed wedges.......wow! Bar was large and the servers were ON IT! Totally enjoyed it. Will be back

Picture this; we travel downtown to do a little Christmas shopping. Being the planners we are, we…read moreendlessly scrolled through Yelp looking for the perfect post-Christmas shopping meal for our group of five adults. We are starving, hangry actually. We saunter up to our chosen restaurant only to find a sign on the door that says, "closed for private event." Did I mention I was hangry? My husband suggests Jake Melnick's. It was within walking distance ... did I mention it was raining that night? And I was hangry? I was game for anything at that point. We arrived and waited probably four minutes for a table. A couple of the adults ordered a beer, the others ordered a Coke. We ordered a large pretzel and our mains. The pretzel was so good. All the meals were outstanding (a sliced brisket sandwich, some wings, chicken tenders, onion rings and a burger). Service was great. It was a little loud when we first arrived as there was an intense Illinois State basketball game on but as soon as the game ended, it was much quieter. We really enjoyed our meal at Jake's!