We went there for my birthday celebration and I have to say that this is an excellent establishment... First of all the waitress was super excellent. She was so attentive to all of our needs and kudos to her....I am so sorry i forgot her name...we went on Wednesday jan 22 at around 7pm. And we sat closer to the back part of the restaurant. She needs to be given kudos because we felt special that eve. Food was delishhhh and we all ordered steaks. I had the ribeye signature and so did my daughters boyfriend. My boyfriend had the plain ribeye and my daughter had the signature grapes filet mignon I think... Everything was excellent and we will be back! read more

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Had dinner here. It was very loud! Festive place. Had a salad with the steak. Beverage was good. Server handed us the check before asking if we wanted dessert. I'll come back and try them out again. read more

Went there for dinner at 7. Didn't leave the restaurant until 9:30 and not by choice. Took forever to get food and drinks. Sat down and waited about 30minutes before our server asked for drinks and appetizers. My water was not refilled once while eating, ordered a cocktail with my entree and I didn't get it until after I was done with my plate. Steak was good but even that didnt match the quality of most other steakhouses. Mashed potatoes were grainy and tasted like they were out of the a box. Ambience was also weird, had people dancing, yelling, and a DJ playing weird 2000's club hits like "my humps". I don't ordinarily mind a Friday night club atmosphere just doesn't match a nice sitdown dinner. Overall disappointing experience won't be going back. read more

Do you know what could ruin your New Year's Eve? A horrible customer service, ughh. Came in to pick up our NYE dinner package and was asked about the name of the order, in which I mentioned my friend's name. The attendant said, "No, that is not it" and then I thought okay maybe it is the NYE dinner package (even went as far as listing the items we ordered)? Again, she said, "no no". It was starting to get weird at this point until I asked what she need, to which she said the name of the order and I repeat my friend's name. THEN she said she found my order, okay not too bad I thought? Simple mishearing would not hurt anyone I thought. It was when she asked if I have the card for payment and I thought my friend has provided the card numbers by phone, to which she said yes she has the card numbers but asked if I have the card at hand. At this point I noticed she couldn't speak English very well, so I asked to confirm if the order has been paid or not and she responded by, "no you don't get what I am saying, please listen to what I said" with a tone that is starting to get annoyed. She then mumbled irritably, which appears to be in Spanish and proceed punching my card numbers on the credit card machine. Why she asked for my card in the 1st place then? My patience was wearing off at this moment, but I just kept to myself, figured it's NYE. Afterwards, she handed me the receipt and then I signed it, which leads to her saying, "no tip? Wow!". I have had enough so I told her there is no tip for a rude person like her. She was in denial and muttering "no no", but I just brushed her off, grab my order and left. read more

I understand that it is pandemic but at a fine dining establishment not all corners should be cut. I made a reservation it was a raining evening and they sat us by cold open doors. We asked to be moved and the manager specifically said if a table be came available she emphasized the if. She seated the next guest of 2 just like our party at a warm table and did nothing to accommodate us. The servers are awesome management not so much. She was very rude. Had no sense of customer service at all. I can not get over how she emphasized the If and talked down to us. Ok I came back to read other low star reviews, I felt like the manager was being a lil racist but pushed it aside everyone has bad days and the other reviews confirmed my feelings. If she treated us as customers horribly due to our race, I feel sorry for the wonderful servers she supervises. read more

Willard Hicks - Big door open and side door open outside would have probably been warmer - New American Near Me - Campbell, California

I came here recently to celebrate a birthday and it was great! Reservations were easy to make and though we arrived 15-20 minutes late due to the pouring rain, we were still seated immediately. Iron skillet poblano cornbread - LOVED! The portion size is big enough for 4-5 people though because I loved it so much, I could probably eat half of it myself. I loved the jalapeno honey butter on top, all the pieces of corn actually mixed into the cornbread and the slight zing that the cornbread had from the poblano peppers. Bone-in rib eye (18oz) with a side of brussels sprouts - we got a medium for the rib eye and it was perfect, still nicely tender and juicy. The brussels sprouts came as its own dish and could definitely feed the four of us. Pretty standard brussels but nonetheless had pretty good flavor. Risotto with scallops - I super duper loved the risotto. The texture was perfect. Our risotto had grapes inside which was such a nice touch! Can't comment on the scallop as I'm not a huge scallop person. Pappardelle pasta - The pasta was delicious and had just the right amount of al dente. I also really liked the white wine cream that it was cooked in. The only thing I didn't like about this dish was that the short rib on top was too dry for us, almost like it had been braised for too long. It lacked the soft, juicy touch that I look for in short rib. Yes! I would definitely come back. The price point is just right and the portions can accommodate a family of 4 nicely! We were stuffed at the end of the meal! read more

Had a good first time at this restaurant. My friend and I we ordered the blueberry filet mignon and the New York peppercorn steak, highly recommend the steak. We had good service and everyone was really attentive. The only thing was that I said it was my birthday and did not receive their usual complementary dessert treat. Not a big deal but worth noting regardless. read more

Willard Hicks - New American Near Me - Campbell, California

Great atmosphere,Great service and even better food! We come here weekly and it never disappoints! I always end up eating a delicious steak off the grill with amazing sides to choose from. From lunch on a sunny day or a date night this is always a go to spot for us. read more

I had my first date here with my boyfriend. Things are going well so I give this place 5/5 If I ever go back, I'd try the baked Brie. It looks delicious. I had the swordfish which I would actually not recommend, but I wasn't paying much attention to the food hence the lack of pictures to post. read more

I love coming here. The food is always so delicious and the drinks definitely hit the spot. It's a little pricy but still affordable for a date night. The service has always been amazing when visiting. Everyone is super nice and attentive. I will definitely make this establishment a go to spot for my date night, or simply just hanging with friends. read more

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Horrible customer service from Maricella, who said she was the manager. (Skip to the last paragraph if you want to hear about the food -- spoiler alert, it's almost a match to the customer service and they have both diminished in quality -- that we so wanted to eat after having dined-in here many times) We called yesterday to check if we needed to place an order early for New Year's Eve dinner tonight and asked if they'd sell out given Hero Ranch and several other local spots sold out early and the gentleman told us no, that we could call back today to place the order and we could also use DoorDash. I just called again today at 2pm for 6pm pickup to try to place our order (only for 2 ppl so not huge) and the woman said they were sold out and that it didn't matter what I was told. She mistakenly thought I spoke with her earlier and shamelessly said, "yeah, I told you that in the morning and now it's 2pm so we're sold out!" I had to remind her I said I spoke with a gentleman yesterday but either way she did not care and very unapologetically said what he said was wrong and she's just doing what she's been told. I called back again trying to reason with her and also mentioned DoorDash still shows availability so could I please place the order and she said again they're sold out and have a lot of people waiting for her and she'd be lying if she said they could do anything for us then hung up. Wanted to update that I called the Morgan Hill location to see if there was anything they could help with and spoke with Justin, who is the epitome of top-notch customer service. We're in Saratoga otherwise we'd always go to the Morgan Hill location. Ironically, DoorDash is still taking orders 3 hours after I spoke with Maricella so we'll place an order there even though our preference is to order directly through the restaurants so they don't lose a cut. After today's experience and order (we don't feel like figuring out a diff order since we pulled out wines to pair with the meal as planned and some of our other favs are already sold out), they've lost us as customers and we will no longer recommend them to others. We received our food via DoorDash (really, you're sold out?!) and can confirm Willard Hicks food has also gone downhill so customer service or not, it's not worth the visit. Everything tasted like they drenched it in sugar and with most things DoorDash, it all arrived like warm at best. The poblano cornbread used to have a complex flavor profile with some sweetness, heat and savory flavors all perfectly blended together with the crispy edges from the cast iron -- this time it was a soggy mess with nothing but sweetness to it. And no butter to try to help it out. The yuzu glazed ribeye was at least cooked to medium rare perfection (more on the rare side though), cold and nothing but sweet, and this was even before we used less than a quarter of the glaze hoping there'd be tanginess from the yuzu to help it out but nope. The fried onion string and shiitake were sweet, everything was sweet -- yuck. Last and possibly the least though they were all let downs, the WH sticky chicken (used to be worth the namesake description but now it's an embarrassment). It used to be so delicious but what happened? A big chunk of breast that they didn't even bother to tenderize, rolled in gops of batter and seemingly drenched in corn syrup? Where was the mango? Somewhere with the super soggy couple of arugula leaves? The chicken was so dry, batter so soggy and thick (no resemblance of tempura like before) and everything was so sweet - get ready to have a drink in the other hand to wash it all down. Sorry to share that the food isn't really much better than the customer service since the most I can say is that the beef is still cooked right, which is important but not a reason to go since you can go to Forbes Mill, Fleming's, Alexander's, etc for good beef and if you want more non-beef variety, Hero Ranch Kitchen, LB Steak, etc can all provide. read more

Willard Hicks - Shows we got our order on Dec 31st when they were supposedly sold out.. - New American Near Me - Campbell, California

Second time coming here and this time around I arrived with a party of 4. They were really accomodating as we were running late but it was also a weekday and they were not busy at all. For food, (entree) everyone ordered steaks. For me it was a NY Steak (medium rare) but when my steak arrived it was well done. So not great for a "steakhouse." They did offer to make a new one but I was AMUZED at their excuse as they said "we got a new wood grill so we're trying." Lmao.. darn that wood grill for turning my steak into a piece of charred coal... guess the wood grill should have known and not the chef. Lmao highlight of our night!! :D Anyways, they did correct the mistake, steak came out great (temp wise) on the second try but the flavor dept could use some help. And also I was the last one on the table eating while everyone had finished. For the side: the mac 'n' cheese was alright but definitely lacked the cheesey part and lacked flavor. For appetizers, we ordered calamari and crab cakes for the table and both highly lacked flavor and that crunch that one might be used to. Overall service was good, drinks were decent. Don't see the need of coming back again but it was worth giving it a second shot. Oh well! Someplace new here I come! :) read more

We made a Saturday night dinner reservations at Willard Hicks and was very much looking forward to eating in this restaurant that has garnered so many good reviews. We got seated immediately and I ordered a couple of cocktails to start with - very good! We skipped the appetizers and went straight for the entrees. I ordered a Mushroom Risotto and my kid's father ordered a steak and a side of Mac and cheese. The mushroom risotto was well presented, unfortunately the dish didn't hit the mark. It wasn't the typical delicious risotto I'm used to. The steak was good, but not great, however the side of Mac and cheese was amazing! To sum up my experience, Ambiance - Love it, but certainly not a quiet place. Service - Exceptional! Food - Mediocre read more

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I would consider this place a hidden Gem. The steaks have always been cooked exactly to your liking and the service is by far some of the best. Yanneth is usually our server and has us coming back every other weekend because the service is so good. She knows exactly what we want without us having to ask and drinks are always refilled before they are empty which is a major thing for me. The food is amazing but she is the reason we keep coming back time and time again. Miguel the manager of the restaurant always has the place clean and has his staff running like clockwork. It's always nice when the manager themselves introduces themselves and checks on you personally. You can tell everyone enjoys being at work based on their friendly and willingness to help. read more

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The swordfish was pretty basic IMO the so called "candied lemon sauce " didn't exist it was more like soup on swordfish. Not well thought out and lacked purpose. The coconut shrimp was more like overcooked shrimp in a peanut butter curry sauce. They should focus on quality of taste over trying to make the plates look fancy. I could make a simple spaghetti that would taste better than the food we had. Super disappointing tbh. On a positive note: lovely location , DJ is cool but the food is less than basic. read more

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Willard Hicks you did not disappoint. It's awesome when a new business has it's act down pat. It felt like we're dining at a restaurant that's been open for quite some time. Not surprising since co-owners Angelo Heropoulos and Molly Adams also owns the popular Opa. So not their first rodeo. So who's Willard Hicks? Simple question but even our server came up with an answer that sounded right but was actually not correct. It's not a family members name put together. What is it? It's the name of two Santa Clara county streets. The combo sounded like it had enough characters to fit their vision. I'm so happy to report that their steaks are excellent! My Braveheart bone in rib eye $42 was amazing. You can find it in their "From the Grill" section. 18 oz of juicy Very tasty, tender, nicely presented slab of meat. You have a choice of sauces. I decided on the peppercorn. Requested my rib eye grilled medium. It was the right choice for me. So flavorful. Not overly saturated. For someone who doesn't like sauces this one is a winner! Any order "From the Grill" comes with your choice of any side. Now this is where I faltered. I chose Their Brussel sprouts. This was sautéed with brown sugar and truffle oil. Not for me since I can truly taste anything sweet on my food. If you buy this alone it will cost you $9. Hindsight? The Grilled Corn would've been better suited for me. Now there's this starter called Iron skillet Poblano Cornbread. It's roasted poblano peppers, sweet creamed corn come together to make this absolutely unique cornbread. Drizzled with a jalapeño honey butter. This creation was amazing! One of a kind in taste and looks. It came in an iron skillet looking like no cornbread ever looked like. Highly recommended by our server and now mine too. The sweet corn mixed in with the very light zing of the poblano peppers gives you this confusing but very enjoyable oral experience. It's best described as: I like it; but I'm confused about it. $12. Can be easily shared by four adults. Our server who was from Oregon deserves a big bonus. He was professional, knowledgeable and very easy to talk to. He acted like he came from a Michelin restaurant. Did he? Wait time for food? Reasonable 15-20 minutes. There is a designated bar area divided by a glass partition with a couple of big TV's. I love the fact that their noise level is very low. Awesome acoustic control perhaps by the nice wood adorned walls? I am a fan and congrats to both the owners! See you soon! read more

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The food at this restaurant is absolutely amazing We ordered the pesto cheesy bread, calamari steaks, crabcakes, coconut crusted shrimp for a party of 10 it was all off the hook highly recommend the blackberry glaze filet mignon was wonderful my husband said the best scallops he's ever ordered The waiter was very attentive the manager was amazing came by multiple times to check on our large table of 10 we were all visiting from Seattle and Sacramento came down for a weekend on a trip for a wedding Will definitely return here again read more

Willard Hicks - New American Near Me - Campbell, California

good not great. 18$ for 3 appetizer tacos--man, they love their fried onions here. they put HELLA fried i onions all over the plate to hide the skimpy tuna portions. steaks were basic for 50$ each. mushrooms were bland. honestly the french fries were probably the best part. we won't be returning. read more

The food was delicious! Called to order here for lunch on Christmas Eve. Came here to pick up about 45 minutes later, had to wait about another 20 minutes after I got there. Wasn't surprised about that though, it was quite a large order. My favorites were: Ginger ponzu bone-in ribeye 5*: Read rave reviews about this dish and it definitely lived up to the hype! More than one person's portion (it's huuge), and the fried onions on top paired with the juicy tender rib-eye amazingly. A must-try if you come here... Filet Mignon with blackberry sauce 4*: the meat is extremely extremely tender. I would say the flavor is special, but lacking. Crab Cake 4*: Crab cake is just delicious in general. The crab cake here was no different. I liked that there wasn't a bunch of batter or anything. The sauce was also a nice touch. Pork Belly 3.5*: Good flavor, slightly tough, not the most juicy pork belly I've ever had, but I wouldn't mind ordering it again. Calamari (aka calamari steak) 4.5*: I don't think you can really go wrong with calamari. We devoured this within minutes. The squid tasted fresh and the sauce was on point. It was some sort of slightly spicy sweet and sour sauce if I remember correctly. +.5 for the sauce. Overall, the food was delicious, and for the price, quite worth it! read more

Jeans and a Polo atmosphere serving suit and tie steaks. The food great but the service was a bit off. Walter refills were slow and silverware removed with course but not replaced until after the following course was served. Other than that, a wonderful experience. *Casino Eggs are two deviled eggs for $7. I'm over deviled eggs. They're overpriced and anyone can make them. Move on. *Pesto Cheesey Bread is crazy, cheesey good for $6 *Southern Wedge salad split nicely at $13 *Ginger Ponzu sauce on the Bone-In Ribeye was delicious but overpowering. Order it on the side so you can really get a taste of Willard's meat. And at $44 you'll want to. *I Heart NY Strip and weighing in at $32 for 14oz it weighed in at a delicious medium rare. *Risotto with Scallops were a very rich and filling $24 investment. Sides = Brussels $9 and Wasabi Mashed potatoes $8. Both of which I would pair with my meal again. The mashers are spicier than I expected and loved every bit. Overall this was a super hit The price is right for a killer steak Offering a relaxed atmosphere you want to hang out in Oh, I'll be back read more

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Just got corn bread for a to-go order and I really wonder how they could give a burnt one . Was very excited but Literally had to trash it :( read more

Willard Hicks - Corn bread - New American Near Me - Campbell, California

Not sure what went wrong here on Mother's Day for brunch but they seemed to be seriously understaffed in both kitchen and bar, and the service suffered as a result. Made for an overall unpleasant experience with long waits on everything we ordered, and one of the entrees not even being sent out. Unclear if it wasn't put in or if the kitchen just totally lost the order. Left feeling irritated and still hungry. Bad first impression. May have been a fluke day but won't be eager to try it again. read more

Instead of the restaurant is really nice. Can get kind of loud in the evenings. Food is really good. Great place to have a lunch meeting.

***UPDATE 4/14/18*** Popped in for some much needed dinner after the Willow Glen Wine Walk. We didn't have a reservation and were told that the wait was over 3 hours. Wow! Luckily we found 3 spots in the middle of the communal table in the bar area. Say next to some awesome ladies celebrating a birthday. Anyway, we already know I like this place and that it's cool and hip and delicious. So I'll just get to telling you about what we ordered. Full Rack of BBQ Ribs - OH MY GOODNESS DELICIOUS!! These were fall off the bone, tender and juicy. Just yummy yummy yummy. I ordered the baked potato instead of the fries. Burger - HUGE! Really tasty and we cut this up to share and still had leftovers. Loved that smoky char flavor and it was perfectly cooked. Came with fries as well. Both entries were great and I loved that they're served on wood blocks. Service was great even though it was ridiculously busy. Coming back again and again for sure. **ORIGINAL REVIEW*** Rough week and it was only Wednesday so I was I need of a mood changing evening. Decided to grab my daughter and head to downtown Campbell for drinks and dinner. After a glass (okay..two) at the wine bar we set out to find dinner. I'd heard WH hosted their grand opening the night before so I suggested we see if there was few seats at the bar so we could check out the menu. First of all this place is designed beautifully. I was told that the co-owner Molly Adams designed it herself and its stunning. Molly also opened Mo's next door (another favorite of mine) as well as Opa! next to that. 3 true gems in Campbell. We found two stools at the end of the bar and got comfy. To our right were two private rooms for small intimate gatherings or power house dinner meetings. This is where the mover and shakers are going to come for dinner without a doubt. The menu isn't over stated, just familiar options with an intriguiging twist. Since we started our evening at the wine bar I decided to stick with water here. That won't happen again! They have a great wine list but their shining star are their craft cocktails. My daughter ordered the Abigail after our incredibly amazing bartender suggested it. Not only was the Abigail absolutely perfect, the staff here were fantastic. From the moment we sat down to the second we paid the bill, we were treated with flawless service. The entrees and salads looked amazing but tonight we opted to just order a few appetizers to share. We decided on the Coconut Shrimp Scampi and the Street Tacos. While we were waiting, the GM offered us their signature cornbread that I think came out of the kitchen by mistake. Lucky us!! Because of this, we will always sit at the end of the bar, closest to the kitchen!! Jalapeño cornbread: truly a great signature dish for WH. Spicy sweet with a perfectly crisp top and luscious fluffy inside. Yum! My only suggestion would be a side of butter. I know it's bad for you and truly this doesn't "need" it, but I think it would compliment it perfectly. Another side note .. it's huge! This can truly be shared by 4 or 5 people. We shared it with a great guy sitting next to us and still had half to take home. Again, lucky us!! Coconut Shrimp Scampi: are you kidding me? No seriously, is this for real? Hands down this dish alone will keep us coming back. Perfectly cooked shrimp placed on top of the most flavorful "scampi" sauce. Sweet crisp shrimp married with this delicious sauce was truly the perfect bite. I'm literally drooling right now. Street Tacos: you get the choice of skirt steak, shrimp or ahi. We opted for two steak and one shrimp since the kiddo is not a fan if tuna. Again, WH nailed another perfect bite. The steak was so tender and flavorful and the slaw and sauce that was drizzled over it truly compliments the steak perfectly. The shrimp taco was also yummy and the shrimp were cooked to perfection which isn't always easy. Okay, although we haven't tried the entrees YET, Willard Hicks is 5 Stars for me. First and foremost, the service here is impeccable. Truly the reason we'll be back. Then there's the food and cocktails. OMG so good! I can't wait to come back to try the pesto cheese bread, scallops & risotto, filet w/blackberry sauce, French onion soup and the list goes on. I know the length of this review is epic and if you've read the entire thing then your mouth has got to be watering! Come here, eat here, drink here and I promise you'll be glad you did. read more

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So done with this incredibly pretentious expensive lousy place. I went to watch a 49er game and while they had it playing on the TVs they insisted on playing emo rave depressing music to the broadcast. I asked if we could hear the play by play and they said no. Only music. The crowd at Willard Hicks looked like cult brain-dead blood suckers.. I yelled this is ridiculous and left this horror show of a food service establishment. There are not enough words banned by the FCC to describe how arrogant and bad this place is. read more

I've been here a few times now, and have had spot-on experiences every time. The service has been consistently great, and so has the food. The industrial, modern decor is a plus as well. I recommend the brussels sprouts, mac n cheese, fried green tomatoes, creme brûlée, and the risotto with scallops. I wasn't too crazy about the crab cakes-they were pretty large with barely any sauce which made them kind of dry. Also, the coconut shrimp was hyped by a server, but it wasn't anything too special for me. I will definitely continue to dine here and would recommend that others try it as well. One of the best spots in downtown Campbell. read more

Willard Hicks - Risotto with scallops. Yummy! - New American Near Me - Campbell, California

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Was amazing! First time going here and it was for a family birthday dinner, I booked the reservation online and received a wonderful table. The staff all around was very accommodating and friendly, the food was very delicious and the wine list had a lot of great options. I personally ordered the filet mignon which cut through like butter and the peppercorn sauce just put the cherry on top. Thank you for a great night! read more

I had come here once when it was a tapas spot, and one night passed by this new restaurant. Let my friends know I wanted to try this place for my birthday dinner. Love the decor and atmosphere of this place. Started with drinks at the communal bar, and my cocktail was mighty tasty. Love the touch on their sparkling wine glasses. Awesome that they allow guests to bring a bottle with no corkage fee on the first bottle, not sure how much it is for the second, and third, and fourth...my friend brought 2 bottles of sparkling wine and they had it nicely chilled at the table for us. Huge table and large booth for the 5 of us. I wish I knew our waitress' name (Carly?) but she was so nice and accommodating. I had the intention of not ordering steaks but just small plates, and we were in carb overload! Pesto garlic bread, poblano cornbread, scallop risotto, chopped salad, brussels sprouts, macaroni and cheese, crab cakes, and fries. I'd have to say overall, the food wasn't that great. Pesto garlic bread, delicious, but I felt like like there was some sort of cilantro or really overwhelming herb that I didn't like. The fries, too thick and too much potato. Cornbread, I've definitely had better. Risotto, way too mushy, but the scallop was nice. Mac and cheese, watery, lacking flavor. Crab cakes were decent. Chopped salad, average. Standout, the brussels for sure! The flavor to them was amazing!! I wish I could recreate it! They brought out a complimentary yummy cookie and ice cream for me. Service and environment is quite lovely, food, not so much. Would come back for drinks! read more

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We went in on a Thursday night without reservations and was told it'll be around 2 hours wait due to reservations. Fortunately we were able to find a couple of seats at the bar in 20mins or so. The restaurant is well designed inside and out. Great ambience. We enjoyed our starter and main course meals a lot. Definitely on the pricier side. The cheese pesto bread starter was soft and delicious. Kinda sweet. - Seared scallops with risotto was quite good too. - Grilled chicken with original mashed potatoes was much better than I expected. A Mediterranean taste to the chicken made it really good and well cooked. - the bar setting was well done and bartender was friendly and knowledgeable. Look forward to coming back here but hopefully it'll be more affordable. read more

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Willard Hicks has it all: great affordable food, awesome service, ambience, and centrally located in a nice area with tons of street parking! We ordered Pesto Cheesy Bread to start. This was essentially monkey bread with pesto and gooey mozzarella cheese in the center. For entrees, we shared the Ginger Ponzu Ribeye which was a staggering 18oz of meat! Loved the flavor of this one but the cut of meat they used was horrible. Although giant, about 1/3 of it was just not edible. The Pappardelle Pasta was a surprising favorite - I liked the slight acidic tanginess from the balsamic which cut through an otherwise heavy dish. Sides were Mac & Cheese and Fries which I would pass on next time! We both noticed how this would be a great place for a group birthday dinner so will keep Willard Hicks in mind for the next one ;-) read more

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This is definitely going to be a place to revisit in the future. Classy vibe, great food, nice service. What else could you ask for? The food here is amazing. WH Crab Cakes: I can see why this is one of the specials of this restaurant, it's great. We ended up ordering another serving of it because we loved the first one so much. This was probably my favorite dish of the night. Chipotle Ribs: These were fall off the bone tender and flavorful. Our waitress recommended it to us, saying it was her favorite dish and I can see why! It's delicious. It also comes with a side of their house fries. House Fries I found their house fries to be really interesting, as they were super thick cut. But the seasoning on it was great, and I loved the presentation. They stacked them up like jenga blocks. Ponzu Bone in Ribeye: The meat quality was superb. This was probably one of the best steaks I've had. It was topped with their ponzu sauce and onion strings. It was the perfect bite! I would have to say their ponzu tasted more like a less sweet teriyaki sauce rather than actual ponzu though. My only complaint about the service would be the hostess's that seated us. She was extremely grumpy and didn't smile at all. There was barely a greeting from her. The restaurant wasn't full yet, as we went fairly early. We requested to sit at a different table because I personally dislike sitting at those tables in the middle of the restaurant. I asked for the corner table with two seats and she just rolled her eyes and lead us there. However, our server Kaitlyn, was great. Other than that, everything else about this restaurant is great. Loved it. read more

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Omg! Willard Hicks didn't disappoint! Service was awesome, Food was excellent! I highly recommend The burger! It looked too good to eat, and was so delicious will definitely be back! read more

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Yeni was the highlight of our evening. She was amazing! We would come back just to have her as our server. Great job! We've eaten here at least 4 times and food quality has declined each time. Steak was way over cooked. Chicken was dry beyond consumption. Drinks and appetizers are always great. Not sure what has happened to the food but something has to change for us to come back. Yeni deserves a raise. She is the reason this place is even getting 3 stars! read more

LOVE Willard Hicks! Based on the photos, descriptions, and reviews, I decided to celebrate our anniversary here last night, and what a great decision it was. The interior has dark wood, a brick wall, recessed lighting, chandeliers, and black, tufted leather booths that make dining special. Anthony, our waiter, made sure that our special day was even more special with his graciousness and attentive service. He filled our water glasses without us having to ask. He chilled our wine. And yet, he was unobtrusive: the markings of a great waiter. All the dishes are culinary masterpieces! In particular, meats are grilled on a wood grill, similar to the way it's done in Uruguay. My blackberry glacé filet mignon was the best I have ever tasted. The filet was crusted with a tender, red center. And the puréed parsnips added so much flavor. A taste sensation! I didn't think my husband could finish his colossal steak burger, but he did. It must have been, not only the black angus beef, but all the add-ons. The sides: The roasted cauliflower was uniquely delicious. The baked potato was soft in the center, and the candied bacon, chives, sour cream, and cheeses added so much flavor. A taste sensation! And I like how the dishes are served: meat on trays and sides in cast iron skillets, a unique way to serve! My complimentary lime cheesecake with strawberry purée was done perfectly. My husband's creme brûlée was a taste sensation! I have to conclude, as writing this review is making me drool! Willard Hicks: Thanks for creating these dishes and caring about your guests. There are not enough stars in the sky to express my appreciation! read more

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beautiful restaurant. horrible service. seated and waited 15 minutes before being acknowledged. wait person had an attitude it got better as dinner went on. hubs had 1lb burger. dry and bread was stale. brother had steak - over cooked and sent back. wait person was put off with by our request. mushrooms and brussels sprouts were good. i had a wedge salad - pretty good (it's a salad so pretty easy). overall mediocre experience at best. we had to go find a "to go" box because wait person disappeared again. would not go back. read more

I've always passed WH because as a younger twentysomething, and a non-meat-eater, I've always thought STEAKHOUSE and PRICEY. But my dinner with an old friend on a Thursday night completely changed my perceptions about this gorgeous spot. You can call me a fan. I was the first to arrive for dinner, and the hosts were very friendly. I had a long day at work and definitely did not look like every other diner in this glitzy spot. However, the hosts were not judgmental at all and gave me the kindest of smiles and polite remarks when they told me that my table was being made. I only waited about 10 minutes in this packed spot when I was showed to my table. Did anyone say DATE NIGHT? Classy girls' night out? Or even special birthday meal?! Willard Hicks is a place I would go for special events--and not just parties, but also for times you just want to #treatyoself. Their menu is gorgeous, interior absolutely flawless, and vibes very posh and young-ish. Sure everyone else around me was 30's and up, but even with this business-man ambiance, I did not feel too out of place. I would totally recommend their cornbread. It's got a kick to it with the poblano peppers, but it was definitely one of my favorite items because of how HUGE the portions were. I also enjoyed their homefries which looked like french toast sticks, funny enough. We didn't order entrees because their plates were just grand. Between two girls we were having a feast with their plates to share and appetizers!! They aren't lying when they say you'll have to share. We had two servers that night probably because they had breaks during our meal, but both of them were gracious and allowed us to have our conversation without interrupting. I also had a few cocktails, but especially enjoyed their Spanish Rose with Nolet's Gin. I was afraid it would be too sweet with all those different flavorful fruits in there, but I lapped that stuff up! My first experience at WH was grand, and I would definitely come back...but on special occasions since I don't have the funds to spend $50 on dinner per person. Yes, PER. read more

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WELL smack me hard and call me Mary, because this place is HOLY. HEAVENLY. SINFULLY DELECTABLE. Just so damn good in so many ways. Willard Hicks is new to the downtown campbell scene, so of course my interest was peaked due to my love for this little area. Large and very spacious, decor is simple, industrial, and masculine. Service was very good, but we did beat the dinner rush so the restaurant was not yet full. The Feast: (1) WH Iron Skillet Poblano Cornbread - was the best thing here!!! I am a corn bread fanatic (well just about CORN anything) and i've got to say this corn bread was amazing, unique, and complex. The hot skillet has it piping hot with the perfect crunchy exterior, yet soft and moist interior. Great combo of sweet and savory flavors with a jalapeno honey butter glaze that will blow your mind. (2) Crab Cakes - i'm very cautious of where to order crab cakes, and I'm well aware a steakhouse is not the right place - OR SO I THOUGHT! Our waitress highly recommended the crab cakes and SHE was right! HOLY CRAB. It was delicious! There was a generous amount of crab, cooked perfectly, jampacked with flavor, and finished with a great aioli sauce. (3) French Onion Soup - my least favorite the whole night. It was tasty, but not amazing in any way. Presentation was beautiful but overall the soup was a little salty, definitely looked better than it tasted. PLUS eveything else was so good, this was left kind of over shadowed. (3) Tri-Cauliflower - skillet roasted with a light tarragon vinaigrette = tasty! So freakn tasty! I'm not really sure how the 3 colors differ in taste, due to the overpowering (but oh so delish) tarragon flavor. (4) Green Beans - Highly recommended by the waitress since it was fresh and in season (had no idea green beans had a peak season btw?). This was also amazing, sautéed perfectly on a piping hot skillet and all the flavors worked well. (5) Wasabi Mash - fluffy whipped mashed potatoes drizzled with a wasabi sauce. Smooth, creamy, buttery (so much butter!) heaven. Wasabi sauce was light and OK, the mashed potatoes itself was amazing on its own. (6) Now This Is A Steak Burger - 1 lb angus beef patty = freakn huge. The brioche bun was toasted well enough to hold that hunk of meat. Oh and don't forget the bacon! And the onion strings! And the roasted sweet peppers! This is that kind of burger, just jam packed and layered up, but for all the right reasons - it was amazing. Oh and to top it off the tower of thick cut French Fries was mind blowing foodgasm. (7) Ginger Ponzu Bone-In Ribeye - is one of the house specials THAT is a must try. Beware it's fusion, if the ginger ponzu sauce didn't give it away? I'm sure the shiitake mushrooms, sriracha onion strings, and toasted sesame seeds toppings did. Nice big cut, cooked perfectly pink, great complex flavors, on a nice wood board so you can chop in style. (8) Blackberry Glazed Filet Mignon - is 8 oz filet mignon of pure quality flavor! This was the high light of the dinner! Fire roasted blackberries and grapes added such a unique tasty flavor. While the bleu cheese and truffle parsnip puree just took it to a whole another level. Oh yeah and if that's not enough, it's sitting on a cloud of buttery mashed potato Heaven. (9) Steak tartare - was tasty overall. Arugula salad was nice and light, the potato like chip was unique and added nice texture. The steak tartare had good flavor but really depended on the mustard seeds, which is not my fave choice of seasoning quality raw meat. (10) Scallop Risotto - WOW! This was sooo...rich & soooo delectable. 3 juicy, tender, giant Scallops BUT that - creamy + buttery + nutty + balsamic + truffle RISOTTO = to die for. (11) Grilled elote corn - more so just their version of an elote - but sadly did not work. The corn itself didn't have much flavor, and just doesn't compared to real Mexican elote. The Drinks: (1) Some Like It Hot - spicy and refreshing just the way I like it! My naughty friend Tequila gets a little fresh with cucumber, lime juice, and my (FAVE) jalapeños! I also like the big square bolder of ice so the delish taste isn't easily diluted into water. (2) Rum Runners Old Fashion - tasty classic old fashion, just instead of whiskey - it's rum. Perfect amount of bitters and light sugar for a sweet touch. The Sweet Treat: (1) Cookies and Frozen Milk - hot chocolate chip cookies with their house made ice cream. This was good, but not mind blowing in any way, prob wouldn't order again - a little too sweet for my taste. read more

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Starters: Caesar Salad, Crab Cake, Tartare Main: Ribeye, Chipotle ribs, roasted corn Dessert: Carrot cake Seated fairly quickly, large booths and sizable tables. Multiple TVs, very loud crowd, club music, nice cocktail menu, large bar area. Food: Starters- I thought the Caesar salad was pretty spicy. The crab cake was dense but plenty of crab. The steak tartare had a nice flavor and I thought the capers were a nice add. Main- ribeye cooked to perfection. Chipotle ribs a little on the dry side with not enough sauce. The roasted corn was a bit dry as well, sitting out too long. Dessert- carrot cake was pretty visually but underwhelming. I liked the lime tone, but the cake was dry and we didn't finish it. Service- I felt the pressure on the staff to bus our tables so quickly. I wanted to enjoy the food but multiple people came to take the plates which we were not finished with yet. I would come here again if I needed to entertain. I would also try more of the sides, which I thought were good options. read more

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Great space sitting outside- great street movement but folks not all up in you. Excellent service and all the apps and sides were great. Sadly, my steak was overdone - asked for rare and it came out as just about well done. Being this is a high-level high-price steakhouse, one would expect the kitchen would have excellent experience in proper cooking temps. I chalked it up to staffing issues / Covid and I was there with a small birthday group (4) so I let it pass. I may try it again but will send back steak if overdone again. Sorry read more

I've been wanting to come here for years. I messed up waiting so long. Everything from the start to finish was so bad. I reserved a table for 6 for a Friday night at 7:30 pm. We arrived on time but no table was available. We got seated at two different tables outside. They eventually merged us. Tables around us got their orders in but our server was no where to be found. I'm now looking around and everyone inside looks happy and fed. We finally got our server out and put in our order. Drink came out within 15 mins which was appreciated. The drinks were all so terrible . It was busy so we felt bad. So we ended up just not ordering 2nds. Then everything went down from there. The food took forever. The steaks were not impressive at all. They needed more seasoning and the steaks were overcooked when they were asked to be cooked to medium. Sides were not all that great. Overall everyone agreed their food was lacking flavor. First and last here for me. read more