If you're looking for a speakeasy-style dining experience, Wilders is an absolute must. Make sure to plan ahead--reservations are booked weeks in advance for a reason! From the moment we arrived, the service was impeccable--truly a 10/10 experience. We started with the table bread paired with flavorful butter, a simple yet perfect way to kick off the meal. The French onion soup was a standout--piping hot, rich, and absolutely delicious; I don't think I've ever had a better one. My husband loved his NY strip, cooked perfectly to his desired temperature, and my Cajun chicken was equally fantastic. The cocktails and drinks are crafted with care, rounding out an unforgettable dining experience. We'll definitely be back for more! read more

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We had a wonderful experience dining at Wilder's last night. James was a great server and the rest of the staff and management were very welcoming and accommodating. The restaurant is very nicely decorated and has a hunt club feel that is warm and cozy I had the strip steak and my wife the prime rib. Both were delicious and cooked to perfection. Beef tartare app and chop salad were also stellar. The hash brown side was just OK. However, this restaurant is very pricey. Just a word to those who are planning to go. The quality is very high and you're paying for that. We will return, however only for special occasions. read more

I don't think I could say enough good things about this place. Every single thing we had was delicious. We had the burrata, shrimp cocktail, and oysters to start and shared the Australian Wagu, asparagus, and hash browns. (Honestly I could have done without the hash browns but that's a personal preference the flavor was still a 10/10). We finished off the meal with an ice cream sundae and cheesecake and if you get a desert you HAVE to try the sundae... their banana ice cream is unmatched. The service here is exceptional. From the moment we walked in, the cocktails we had at the bar and our fabulous server for dinner. The staff here helped us choose the best dishes and we felt so welcome the entire time. There are a lot of steak houses in the area, but this one is special. Its moody sexy vibe is the perfect date night ambience and the dining room offers an intimate setting with dim lighting. Will definitely be back. read more

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I had been wanting to try Wilder's for a while after hearing so many great things, so when my friend took me here for my birthday I was beyond excited. The moment we walked in, the atmosphere felt both glamorous and welcoming, with dim lighting, gorgeous décor, and the vibe that makes you feel like you're celebrating something special. In the summer, they open the windows to the street, which brings in a nice fresh-air energy. We were welcomed with a choice of milk bread or olive sourdough, served warm with butter. We then ordered a half dozen oysters on the half shell and the Caesar salad. Both were very fresh and flavorful, and a great start to dinner. For mains, we ordered the 8oz Filet Mignon and the 12oz Wagyu New York Strip. Both were perfectly cooked, but the Wagyu New York Strip was just out of this world. Every bite was melt-in-your-mouth tender and bursting with flavor. For sides, we ordered the potato purée, French fries, and the Rigatoni Gratin. Each side was excellent and paired perfectly with the steaks. Service was outstanding as well. Our server was Heidi, and we were really happy with everything she recommended. We didn't have room for dessert, but their dessert menu sounded amazing. I can't wait to come back and try even more of the menu. Easily one of the best dining experiences in Birmingham! read more

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Wilder's in Birmingham feels polished and upscale. The space looks elegant and lively. The menu leans classic with modern touches. Some dishes stand out more than others. Service feels attentive but can vary when busy. It works well for a nice night out. read more

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Had dinner at Wilder's and really enjoyed it. The calamari was flavorful and crispy, and the porterhouse was the highlight--cooked perfectly and super juicy. They brought out bread at the beginning, and you even get to pick the kind you want, which was a fun little touch. Service was great--really attentive and thoughtful. They even brought out a dessert to celebrate my parents' anniversary, which was so sweet and made the night feel extra special. The space is beautiful and works well for a business dinner or something more celebratory. Only thing is parking was a bit of a pain, but valet made it simple. read more

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Service was great and food was excellent. Pricey but worth it. Lively atmosphere small but comfortable dining room.

Food was excellent, service was adequate, and the atmosphere was dark and romantic. For the money, two dinner rolls a person should be given. Slightly larger portions of the sides would be nice for the money. Our bar drinks were just OK. read more

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Beautiful decor. Outstanding service. Food...it was alright. I guess when you sit in such a classy atmosphere with such awesome waitstaff you expect the food to be on point, it just wasn't that great. The steaks were thin and not that tender. The appetizers were better than the entree steaks, but again... nothing special. Sides..meh. The prices were high, but dining in such a cool place made paying that much for mediocre food passable. But not worthy of a return visit. read more

Food, server Eric, ambiance all exceeded our expectations! There is no bad seat in the house. Very moody, elegant and sophisticated atmosphere. All the dishes were delicious - waiter was kind enough to bring out the steak cuts to see what we'd be served which was a nice touch! Will be returning in the future! read more

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Everything was a 10! From setting the reservation to the dessert, very welcoming and accommodating. The steaks are delicious and the presentation is fabulous. Enjoyed the spinach and potato sides. Ambiance is delightful. Highly recommend!! read more

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We had amazing service by our waiter James! Beautiful decor and ambiance. The food was fantastic. We enjoyed various appetizers, steak, chicken and a few sides. No complaints, everything was fantastic. read more

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This was one of the best meals/ experiences I've had in a long time from the food to the staff ! Our server James was excellent! He went above and beyond even gave me a glass of milk with my dessert ( via my odd request). Mark was also great he made sure our night was special. The king crab was fresh and I like the fact that that I was able to get it steam instead of chilled the steak was great quality and tasted even better ... the zip sauce was by far some of the best I've had. Over all I enjoyed everything and would definitely be back and would recommend it to anyone looking to celebrate something special or just a night out. read more

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This is by far the best new steakhouse in metro Detroit imo. Been to them all at this point and it's shocking how low quality my experiences have been. That being said, wilders was a pleasant surprise. The interior is gorgeous, the service is perfect for the style of dining and the food was all delicious. We got the wedge which I loved bc it was properly dressed and super flavorful, the oysters were delicious and fresh. We split a steak and the carrots as well as the rigatoni gratin. We were in heaven haha. Steak high quality and cooked perfect. The rigatoni gratin was addictive and the carrots were a fun twist. We also tried their vesper martini which was perfect! Lastly, we tried the sundae which is a must order. Homemade banana ice cream and a dish of fudge on the side. Seriously so excited to have a steakhouse worth splurging on! read more

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Just had drinks n apps at the bar, but this place blew me away. Every detail has been considered. Food was delicious and I can't wait to go back. read more

The food was unique and delicious. The service was perfect, and the drinks were great too.

Amazing ambiance and atmosphere! I was there for a private event downstairs and it was just amazing. Great service, great cocktails, and amazing filet mignon. This is not a family friendly restaurant in my opinion. Perfect for a date night/friend night out. read more

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Wilder's has a cool atmosphere, we sat by the bar and had great service. The bartenders were very kind and attentive. We ordered two Caesar salads and some sides to share. With those food options and two drinks our bill was very pricy. The dressing on the salads was bland. The fries were cooked well. Not super impressive but worth a visit to try a new spot in town. read more

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Feb 11, 2025 Tried Wilder's, having waited longer than usual - we like trying new dining establishments, and have enjoyed the other restaurants in the group to which this one belongs. For the most part, our experience was a positive one. First of all, and best of all - the service. Our server was warm, efficient, and attentive. We benefited from her professionalism, and it added greatly to the experience. Next, the ambiance. The dining space is not terribly large (13 tables), but the tables are well laid-out, and in general very comfy. Lighting was on the low side, but not so dark as to interfere with our ability to read the menu (a pet peeve - glad they avoided this pitfall). And most important, the food. I ordered the French onion soup, while the co-diner got the house salad. The soup was first-rate, and the salad was - as requested - lightly dressed. Rolls were also provided - rosemary milk, made in house. For entrees, we both got the short ribs. Meat was tender, and very tasty. The main course was accompanied by whipped potatoes - quite nice. We also ordered the truffled carrots - excellent. We each got a glass of red wine (one Cabernet, one Pinot noir), and were quite pleased with them. The problem with the main course came when the servers (one male, one female) brought small pitchers of Jus, and then proceeded to empty the entire contents over the short ribs, resulting in drowning the meat, rather than complimenting it. To make matters worse, the taste of the sauce did not enhance the meat, which was quite flavorful on its own. We ended up requesting an extra plate, and spooning as much of the jus as possible onto it. Not the result we were looking for. Coffee was French press - quite nice. For dessert, we ordered a lemon tart to share. This was not exactly what we anticipated. The crust - made from ground almonds - was very nice. The filling consisted of some type of lemon flavored creamy mousse, with 4 spherical orbs of meringue. Not terrible, but not great. If the chocolate cake did not contain peanut butter, I think we would have gotten that instead, and would have preferred it. The diners at the next table over got the New York strip, and raved about the quality of the meat. Something to consider on a future visit. All in all, our first time at Wilder's was generally favorable, with a few missteps. read more

Designed to feel like a 1940s steak house. Very cool vibe. Service was very professional, very respectful. We'll be back. read more

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From the moment one walks into this beautiful environment, the 'greeting', instant ambience, is truly unique and 'totally' a breath of fresh air. Once seated, the servers continue within the initial 'courtesies' and make one feel as a 'special, welcome guest' ... while providing/offering phenomenal service. Of course the 'next step' would be 'the meal' ... 'almost wordless specific to 'trying' to expound on the presentations, the actual and absolute delight in tasting/ingesting each/every bite ... one of the most, if not 'the finest', dining experience we've ever ~ read more

The ambience is great, service was a 10 and one of the best porterhouse steaks I've ever had in my life. Highly recommend this place and will definitely be back. read more

Fantastic steaks, drinks, and sides. Service was impeccable and the atmosphere was lovely especially around the holidays. Would 100% go back! read more

The food was hit or miss depending what was ordered. The short rib was not as tender as we are used to. The dover sole was really good but pricey. The chopped wedge was a little bland, kind of surprising, I thought it was ok but the wife didn't care for it. The chocolate cake was a big miss. The service was great. The place is beautiful. Not sure if we would come back though. read more

One of the most uncomfortable dining experiences I've had in a long time. The waitstaff was so overbearing it was impossible to relax and enjoy the afternoon. They were constantly hovering, asking us if we needed anything when our drinks weren't close to being finished, looking to clear unfinished plates of food and interrupting our conversation. They told us we needed to be finished in 30 minutes for dinner service. We said no problem. Then they hounded us for the next 30 minutes to finish and pay. Absolutely no feel for customer service whatsoever. The mignonette sauce was amazing. I won't go back. read more

best steak in town! the chicken and dover sol are also the best I have ever had! I also dream about the ice cream.

This was our second time at Wilder's for dinner. Our first time, in Feb, was amazing. First rate server, very knowledgeable, friendly, efficient and friendly. It was obvious she knew food and service. Our dinner and drinks were spectacular, as was the dessert. The aesthetic and design of Wilder's is stunning, a return to the understated elegance and clubby atmosphere of a downtown haunt. Sexy. We wanted to come back. And we did in April. Our server seemed rattled and distracted. He was a nice enough guy, but as the evening went on, his attention seemed to hone in on 3 tables with larger parties than the four of us. Apparently we became invisible. Our finished plates sat, and sat, and sat... After finally getting cleared, we sat some more. Dessert was offered, we enjoyed the menu, decided to split two between us, and sat. When he finally came by and asked if we had found something we liked, we had to ask for our check. We were exhausted. And that's when the food, the bar, the style, and the ambience, goes right out the window. There will be a third visit. Wilder's deserves the benefit of a doubt. ​ read more

The ambiance and service here were top notch. They did a beautiful job with the interior and everyone from the hostess, manager, and wait staff were very attentive and friendly. This place is PRICEY. Started with drinks... $23 margarita, $29 glass of Pinot noir. We ordered the tuna tartare for an app, a little salty but good flavor. We also had the Caesar salad and French onion soup. Caesar was fresh and the French onion was good but heavy on the pepper. Our entree was a little disappointing. We ordered an 18 oz ribeye. We know some of those oz would be made up of fat and bone, but we got MAYBE 8 oz of actual meat. It was seasoned well but left us bummed that we paid over $100 to not be full from the main entree. The charred broccolini was really good and the rigatoni gratin was just ok.. nothing like Mac and cheese to me which is what the server described it as. I think Wilders is here to stay and will continue to adjust and improve as needed since they are new to the area. read more

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Phenomenal food and service in a beautiful atmosphere. We look forward to dining here again and again for every special occasion.

Beautiful place great food and service we had a great gentleman waited on us James he was wonderful will go back and ask for him .

Gorgeous place very couture. Waitress forgot our side dish so that was a problem. Filet good but cut too thin. Still some things to work out. No baked potato. Hash browns not good. Nice date night option. Need to figure out what to order. read more

Overcrowded and Too Noisy I had high hopes for wilder's restaurant to be different than what you see in Birmingham places such as market/shift/ 220 Merrill / but the experience was disappointing. The place is small making the noise level of people sitting next to you unbearable. Guests were talking so loudly that I could barely hear my boyfriend sitting across from me or even hearing what our server was saying to us. My boyfriend decided to sit next to me so we can just hear each other better. We asked our server to switch our table around and she said that her manager wouldn't want to do that for us and to just " make it work". The restaurant seemed overbooked, with tables crammed too close together, making it feel more chaotic than enjoyable. We decided to leave after our first drink and the only thing they offered us to make the experience better is a free drink! The atmosphere made it impossible to relax and enjoy anything. On top of all that, it was my boyfriend's birthday and we wanted to enjoy our time. If you prefer a quieter dining experience, this may not be the best choice. I won't be returning unless they find a way to manage the crowd and noise better to make it a fine dinning rather than the typical noisy bars that are in Birmingham read more

Small but hopping place on N Old Woodward. Decorated like an old fashioned steak house. The menu is a throwback to the 1950s with traditional fare. Service was attentive and on-point. When we ordered a dessert that we weren't too happy with (the Napoleon/recommended by our waitress), she apologized and comped it for us. The steak was done perfectly and the short ribs were flavorful. read more

Great food ,great atmosphere, excellent service ..overall nice experience everytime I visit ..top notch

A really mixed bag. The ambience is top notch. The place is beautifully designed. The architect who did it, did a marvelous job. The service was wonderful. Our waitress Heidi was knowledgeable and accommodating. The prices are mixed. Some of the prices were reasonable and some were not. The steaks are more than any of the great steak houses in town. Examples: bone in rib eye $105. Porterhouse for 2,$185. Strip steak $99, all steak only. The king crab at $ 135 for 1/2 pound is excessive. On the other hand, the entrees were reasonable, chicken and braised short ribs,and salmon reasonable, as were the oysters, and Rockefeller, Tartar both beef and tuna all expensive but reasonable. The food was a bit of a mixed bag. There were good things, great things and good things that needed a little help. The beef tartare needed salt, pepper and more capers. They were happy to oblige. The onion soup was delicious but needed a good deal more cheese, which they provided with a smile. The Dover soul was swimming in butter, but very good regardless, even if a bit pricey at $78. The hash browns were an A but I would recommend they put the sour cream on the side so as not to take away the crispness. The restaurant just opened, so one must give them sometime to get things perfect. They had a lot of gluten free items that usually are not in most restaurants. The very good crab cakes are made with gluten free bread crumbs, the Dover sole with rice flour, they provided waffle fries for the tartare. All in all a good experience, but they need more time to get things perfect. Make reservations, it's new and somewhat small, so reservations are a must. read more

Great steaks! Our group shared 4 different steaks. All had distinct flavors, were delicious and prepared perfectly.

Cool place, very old school. But , oysters Rockefeller were a joke. Very weak, otherwise sweet atmosphere.

Overall: good not amazing. The interior is so beautiful, and the service was amazing! (We loved Victor). The food was just... good. For the price point, it should be amazing. We got broccoli, brazed short rib, calamari, and the cheesecake and chocolate cake. Not everything came out hot like it should have (rolls) read more

The ambiance is great, sexy, old school and cozy. The service is very good. The deserts are fresh and delicious, big shout out on the banana ice cream. They make a great Manhattan and have large, clear ice cubes. The food has potential but falls short on several dishes. The Dover sole is brought to your table swimming in butter. No citrus, no real brown butter taste, just a pool of oily butter and no service such as preparing table side. I love Dover sole so order it often. This Dover sole ranks at the bottom. To improve this dish, bring the fish with the butter on the side and offer to pour it. This will add a little service which you should have at that price point and let the patron choose the level of sauce they want and add citrus or white wine to ur butter sauce and emulsify it or at least serve with some lemon slices on the side. The way it's currently served the fish continues to soak up that oily butter and becomes so greasy it's inedible. The carrots are delicious but that dish is carrots and pearl onions and is also drowning in oily butter. It doesn't need to have a 1/2 inch of butter in the serving vessel. The hash brown is crispy and has a good flavor but again it's a grease bomb and you can't eat much without feeling gross. My husband enjoys the filet and he is picky so that must be solid. The potato purée is salty and the tuna tartare is not good. The tuna was not chopped evenly, the presentation is not appealing and the olive oil is not needed and gives this dish an unpleasant, slimy texture. This dish is begging for citrus. The beef tartare is good. So overall, great spot for drinks and atmosphere but if you're a foodie maybe wait till they work out some of the flaws in their dishes. read more

Management not concerned about how the customer feels. There seems to be a code and the bar is not comfortable.