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    Willhoite's

    3.1 (241 reviews)
    ModerateBars, American, Buffets
    Mon 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
    Tue 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    WILLHOITE'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Casual
    Live music

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    Fajita nachos
    Kelli T.

    A friend secured a 7:30 PM reservation so we'd have plenty of time to eat before the band started. The staff is so accommodating and welcoming. Cameron was our server for a party of seven and did an exceptional job! Our food orders were correct and our drinks were rarely empty. It's such a great venue for grabbing an excellent bite to eat, some tasty beers and awesome local music.

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    Les G.

    I hadn't been to Willhoites in years, and it hasn't changed a bit. Live band rockin' out. Good service by a waitress e ss or at the bar. We didn't eat anything, but they have a nice buffet, or you can order from the menu. Willjoites has been in Grapevine since 1914 when it was a day goods store. Later it became a theater, and then a gas station/garage. One of the gas pumps is still out front.

    Weekend lunch buffet
    Hannah N.

    Not a place that would normally interest me, but my friend chose it for our monthly meet up mainly because we wanted to walk around the area. We came in for an early lunch and to try their buffet. It's an older establishment with lots of wood accents. I think the bar is the main focus and they do allow smoking inside. The dining area is nearby so keep that in mind. The food was just ok. Salad bar was nice with quite a few options. There's a few hot entrees and sides that I think changes daily. They have banana pudding as well as a few other desserts and a soft serve machine. The price was cheap so that's an advantage. The wait staff was very welcoming and our waitress checked in on us often. Very friendly and personable. Overall, not bad but I don't see myself coming back.

    Peach cobbler, ice cream and carrot cake on dessert buffet
    Olivia E.

    $15 AYCE buffet you can't beat it! Especially on a day during grapefest! Plus my littles eat free. Winning! Best deal on the block. Not the fanciest food but not bad all American faire. It's very Smokey with cigar and cigarette smokers at the bar next to the dining area. Live music is nice to have. If I wanted a whole nighttime experience with friends this is it. But would I come here for just the food prob not. I have heard the buffet breakfast is good. Will have to try next time. Service was top notch. Enjoy!

    Anna A.

    This place has been here forever and he had been awhile since I'd eaten here. You walk into a bar like area that leads into restaurant seating area. We decided to try the lunch buffet and it didn't disappoint! Their salad bar area is everything to make an awesome salad. Their hot foods were so good. We had roast beef with gravy, pork chops, fried chicken with mixed veggies, mashed potatoes, green beans. They had jalapeño corn bread and it was very good. To top it off we had cherry cobbler ala mode! The people are very friendly and welcoming! I can't wait to come back to see what else they have on their buffet.

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    Lacey S.

    Finally checked out the buffet, I was a little hesitant due to the smoking option, but I was pleasantly surprised to not smell any smoke for my first visit. Everyone was friendly, food was good, the ambiance had the old tavern rustic feel to it. I love buffets and was impressed on the selection of foods including chicken cordon Bleu, which was a first for me! The French toast sticks were a little hard but still quite delicious!

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    Dan W.

    Went into the dive bar to see some music from Ashmore. The place is a real dive bar. Not clean and lots of smokers. WTF???!!!??? I thought that was not allowed anymore. Kind of ruined the visit. Smoking sucks and if you're trying to enjoy a beer. The service was not bad but I only got a beer before I was smoked out. If you don't mind smelling smoke this is your place.

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    Super fresh salad and huge variety of veggies. Welcoming my staff and reasonable price for a lunch buffet

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    9 months ago

    I've been going here for years. Great local watering hole. Good buffet. Good crowd. Live music on the weekends.

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    Margaritas here are trash . Taste like salty Gatorade Don't order it. Bartender said people order it... no one reorders ! what an idiot

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    Always a great time. Sophia fabulous bartender. Great place to grab a beer on a hot day. Nice patio and plenty of motorcycle parking.

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    Excellent Friday buffet!! The food is fresh and the service is excellent. The salad bar was my favorite. I will definitely be going back.

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    So its really ordinary. Food on buffett was not hot. Nothing screams come back. Waitress was great.

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    Ask the Community - Willhoite's

    Can you smoke inside?

    Yes

    What are the hours of the Sunday brunch? I know it opens at 10am - what time does it end?

    How much are mimosas and bloody marys on Sundays during the brunch buffet?

    Not good

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