Be warned - this is not a fine dining establishment but it doesn't pretend to be. Sat at one of the…read morehandful of booths, several were dirty but that just means others enjoyed their meals first. Food is good - better than most dive-bar kitchens. Apps came out hot and fast - $1 wing night and letmetellyou they were GOOD. Like, put the national wing places to shame good. Not impressed with any of the sauces or rubs though, and the blue cheese comes in a packet (uck). Husband ordered fried chicken sandwich but enjoyed the burger he received, so expect surprises. A little put off by the server's bare toes in sandals (feet ) and belly-baring halter top, but she was fast and friendly. Overall a decent experience. We will return.

I was great when I entered, the menu was easy to read. The service was quick and the staff were…read morefriendly. The restaurant was clean and organized.

Grill orders are slow. A BLT took 24 minutes. Had I known that, I would've just gone with lunch…read morefrom the buffet line. The BLT was very good. The chili is typical Ohio chili - mostly spiceless. Wendy's is more flavorful.

This is a family owned business. Their place is exceptionally clean. The food is taken care of…read moreperfectly. The hot meals are homemade. Their deli meat is always fresh. The deli menu for breakfast, lunch or dinner. This is one of the best businesses in Wilmington.

Like, Follow and Share - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17uVhe5sWi/…read more 975 S. South Street, Wilmington, Ohio (937) 366-6220 Website: https://theblackbirdwilmington.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577050103184 0600 - 3pm - Daily I'm always on the hunt for locally owned and operated places to support -- mostly because chain restaurants make me feel like I'm eating the same corporate dream in every town. #OverPricedUnderRated A longtime friend and BaldWhiteGuy supporter, Chris Georges, suggested the Black Bird. So I did what any responsible, waffle-motivated adult would do: I Googled it, packed the princess (my child, not royalty), and drove 27 minutes into the wilds of Wilmington for breakfast. I've got a long, complicated love affair with Wilmington -- R&L trucking memories, pay-lake fishing , horse shows, drive-in dates with a adorable dimpled accomplice, and pizza from a hole-in-the-wall called Generations Pizzeria, back before they went all boogie and built a real restaurant. #LongTimeSupporter. Somehow, The Black Bird flew under my radar. July 9, 2025, The new kid on the block, but already serving up breakfast like it's been doing it for decades. We rolled in on a day when Mother Nature decided to audition for a snow catastrophe. School canceled, and me coming off a 20-call shift with a five-hour fire standby -- so yes, I was hangry and exhausted. #ShowMeCoffeeandBacon The Black Bird's parking lot had room, the staff waved us in, and we were told to sit wherever we liked. I considered the window seat for the ambiance, then remembered the car thermometer read "well below zero" and chose survival over Instagram lighting. Good call -- the corner booth on the opposite side of the restaurant was cold, the window seats were colder, I'm sure. Service was prompt. Water for the princess, black coffee and water for me -- because coffee is a personality trait. The menu is a delightful problem: too many good choices. I solved this like a rational adult by ordering the dish that crams the most breakfast joy onto one plate. #MostImportantMeal #HealthyBoy I ordered the Two Birds Platter - 2 eggs over-easy, bacon, a waffle, and wheat toast. * Eggs: Perfectly cooked. Not a puddle of yolk, not a hockey puck. Just right. Hats off to the chef. * Bacon: I'm normally a "slightly underdone, floppy bacon" guy, but this was crispy in the best way -- not burnt, just proud. Definitely sandwich-worthy. #maybenexttime * Wheat Toast: Salted butter, golden brown, the kind of toast that makes you consider buying a toaster with feelings. * Waffle: The reason I drove 27 minutes. Warm, slightly sugary crunch on the outside, fluffy inside. If waffles had fan clubs, this one would be president. The Two Birds Platter was delicious and filling. Highly recommended. The princess went with French toast plus a side of bacon. Three thick slices of Texas-toast-style bread, perfectly cooked, topped with a berry compote that tasted like summer and probably a small sin against your A1C. #Diabetes #WilfordBrimley She couldn't finish it (too much food? impossible), so I heroically sampled. Verdict: wonderful. Staff kept my coffee above the half-cup threshold -- a service-level I judge all restaurants by. If your coffee dips below half, you're playing with my emotions (and your tip). Let's talk price * Two Birds Platter -- $11.00 -- Incredible value. Plenty of food. I left full and happy. * French Toast -- $11.00 -- Fair and generous portions * Side of Bacon -- $4.00 -- Two slices for four bucks? Either that pig was raised on caviar or someone's tipping the bacon farmer. Pricey, but tasty. * Coffee -- $3.00 -- Hot, and delicious. Kept my cup full and offered a to go cup (great touch). They asked small or big. I said big. They delivered a cup that could power a small village. It was Huge. Worth every penny. If you follow the BaldWhiteGuy, you know I have reservations about the prices of beverages at restaurants, but his was well worth the $3. May be drinking this cup till noon! #HowManyTimeCanYouRewarm Overall: fair prices, solid portions, and service that earned a generous tip. Final Review 4 out of 5 Bald Heads -- ‍‍‍‍ Positives * Locally owned and operated -- support your neighbors, not a corporate overlord. #ShopLocal * Great service -- attentive without hovering. * Plenty of food -- bring an appetite or a friend with a trunk. * Fair prices -- especially for the main plates. * Huge to-go coffee -- caffeine for days. Negatives * Bacon price -- delicious, but my wallet cried a little. * Thermostat -- it was cold enough to make my bald head regret life choices. Turn up the heat, Black Bird. #DontBeCheap If you're in Wilmington and you like breakfast, brunch, or lunch that treats you like a person and not a number, fly into The Black Bird. Tell them BaldWhiteGuy sent you, and tell the waffle I'll be back -- probably sooner than my cholesterol would advise.

We were so excited to try this while passing through. The "church basement" vibe didn't bother us…read moreat all, but we were still disappointed. I heard the country boy was really good. Chicken and waffles were good, but struggled to eat it without a knife. The weathervane was mediocre at best. Potatoes were sad and mushy on both plates. Overall the service was really what was lacking. She was friendly, took our order and never came back. No drink refills, no check. We sat there long enough to one by one use the restroom and decided we must pay at the counter. We did not feel like the whole food + experience equated to a great value for the money.

New menu, and new look new name! It's now, Southside Steak and Grill. This place is probably my new…read morefavorite in Wilmington. More of a steakhouse now and the food was amazing! Steak cooked perfectly. And I've never heard of hog wings, but I could eat those every day! One of the best Rueben sandwiches I've ever had! Will be going back quite often.

Their Surf and turf is amazing and the waitress we had in the dining room was so niceread more

We ordered mac daddy, it was very good just wish it was more creamy vs watery. Broccoli and cheddar…read moresoup was very good, its more blended vs chunky. Also ordered the pit master sandwich, have a good flavor with lots of meat. It needs a more harder bread, the meat was juicy but the bun was soggy.

Helpful service and fantastic food. Loved the seasonal cider…read morethat I chose. Also, easily the BEST cauliflower crust pizza I have ever eaten! Love the vibes and all the seating options. We will definitely be back!

Location; Super easy location with plenty of parking, wanted to try this spot last time I was in…read moreWilmington. Restaurant was clean, with plenty of seating. I was super happy with all the TVs and sports playing. Food; Pizza and Salad, the salad was fresh and crisp large enough to share. Pizza was Big Mikes special and it was mighty good, not shy on the toppings. Beer was nice and ice cold. Service; Super friendly, everyone was nice.

Such a good place! The wings are AMAZING. My dad said they're the best wings he's ever had, and…read morehe's very picky about his wings. The pizza was spectacular too! Service is excellent. Place is clean. Definitely recommend and will be coming back

They did a great job! The place looks nice and inviting! The food was good, and the service was…read moregreat!

My partner and I had a great visit to this place. For a Monday night, it was packed. We didn't wait…read morelong for a table though, and our server was promptly there to take drink orders. Between the two of us, we had an order of mozzarella sticks, 20 wings (half medium, half honey barbecue), and a basket of curly fries. Everything was good. The mozzarella sticks were nothing special, but hit the spot as we were super hungry. The wings were fantastic. My partner had never been to a roosters before and was shocked by how large they were. And lastly, he loved the fries and said they were some of the best fries he's eaten in a while. All that food put us back about $50, which is standard anymore for wings. For the quality though, it was worth it. We will definitely be adding this location to our dinner rotation.

Stopped here for a quick bite while staying in town to camp for the weekend…read more Immediately I was intrigued by the diversity of the menu; they had a wide range of Mediterranean cuisines and all looked delicious. The interior was quant and personal, with the walls covered with old celebrities, European landmarks, and historical events that give it a storied feel. The service was very inviting; we got there 40 min before close (I know I'd hate me too) and they were just as kind as could be. I ended up trying the chicken soup of the day and their crab stuffed cannelloni, which were both pretty good. My only note for not giving 5/5 was I didn't taste any crab in the dish I got, just lots of cheesy goodness (which was still delicious). Definitely a hidden gem that is worth the stop!

It's Worthy! We stopped for lunch driving through town. I'm…read moreglad we did. We had the Bruschetta: diced tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, a nice balsamic glaze on garlic toast. Yum! I had the Mediterranean salad with chicken. Juicy delicious chicken with fresh romaine, tomatoes, cherry peppers, red cabbage, Kalamata olives and a great dressing. Yum again! My son had the Mediterranean gyro. Lamb & beef piled high on a pita with tzatziki, hummus, red onion, lettuce, jalapeño and feta. He said is was one of the best gyros he's ever had. Service was fast and friendly, a nice guy. As Arnold said, 'I'll be back!'