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.

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.

I bought rib eyes,new york strips and boneless pork chops oh my goodness there meat is so good I…read morewill never buy meat from the grocery stores again

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.

Food was good. Waffle fries came out hot and crispy. Service was great. Decorations were what you…read morewould expect for a hole in the wall place.

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

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.

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!

The service here was outstanding! Alison was amazing letting us know how the restaurant works,…read moretheir popular Ciders (she even let us taste them before making a decision on which one to choose. Their ciders are made fresh on the establishment and you can actually buy a jar of your favorite one. (They are seasonal most of them so they constantly keep changing). The meatloaf was in one word AMAZING. And the pork sandwich had a lot of flavor and certainly a great pair for the apple pie cider. The vibe in this place was really chill! However they do host a Lot of events on March. And after 9pm you need to be 21 years or older. I see myself visiting this place again!

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

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.

Got 20 buffalo wings, mozzarella sticks and pretzels to go. The wings had no sauce on them even…read morethough I ordered the "shaken". They were also very soggy when I ordered the well done. 0/10 couldn't finish them. The ends of the pretzels were soggy like they were dipped in water. 2/10 ripped off the ends and ate what was left. The mozz sticks weren't bad.

Owner and manager have 16 year old kids working in the store by themselves! Just the 16 year old,…read moreno other employees! Totally unsafe for him. The only reason they are getting 1 star is because the site requires it. I wouldn't give them any stars!

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Food and service are good. Cannelloni is decent. Miss the live music on Wednesdays.read more

Looking for a lunch spot before heading out of town, and found the gem. I almost want to go back…read morejust to eat here again. Located I believe on one of the main roads in town. Food; Ordered the Calzone and was one of the BEST calzones I have ever had. The crust was so good, but how they cook the with parm and oily goodness. Service; sadly my server Katherine indicated it was her last day when I went, but she was great.

While this is trying to be the Ford Garage of trucker theme restaurant, I can tell you that it is…read morenot even in the same league because I have been to both. No 18 wheeler hanging over the bar, but themed menu and decor. There is one in the "garage door" part of the place. As you can see, there is room for more tables but it wasn't busy at all on a Friday night. Lots of staff, but still not good service since my server messed up my simple order and it took time to get it. Asparagus was so salty you could see chunks of salt in the very thin stems. Even grilled the hot dog was average at best. I am glad I don't have a reason to try this again. It replaced a regional chain that went out of business, but is a very big step down from it.

Stayed here at the hotel and came down for lunch and snacks. They have some GF options. The server…read morewas very knowledgeable about what I could eat as a celiac. I had the baked potato, coleslaw, mashed potatoes and blackberry chocolate chip ice cream. They also made me a strawberry daiquiri mixed with pina colada. Everything was very good!