I especially enjoy the soups and appetizers. Typically always a nice time out with the family for some food and drink.

I'm a repeat customer. We go to celebrate special occasions or for a Friday date night! The food is so delicious food with such a varied menu. The staff is always courteous. Have attended banquet events here too. The whole community loves Williams. read more

I've been back since my last review years ago and just want to say the staff was amazing and food well delicious..

The hostess wasn't present when we arrived but, we were seated eventually. Food is just so so. No creamer for the coffee just that shelf safe plastic crap . Not many Gluten free desserts , in fact none. Gluten free fish , was so bland. If you leave off the crackers at least use basic spices and butter. GF is not supposed to be totally no flavor whatsoever ! Jeez . Chicken piccata was at least tasty. Greek salad was odd because it had grape leaves, the grape leaves stuffed with rice that was so very dry and they were definitely not fresh. The food is subpar. Asked for mango smoothie , waitress writes down mango ice tea. So so disappointed and would not recommend. First time and last time. Waitress saying cheesecake was not GF - but they could use GF graham crackers. So no dessert. There is parking and decoration inside is nice. read more

A wonderful suprise! We were looking for somewhere to grab a quick bite and this place really hit the mark! Service was friendly, quick, and solid. Food? DELICIOUS! I ordered one of their daily specials - a quesadilla (added chicken) and it was enormous and cooked to perfection - melty with well seasoned chicken - and served with fries, salsa, shredded lettuce/tomato and sour cream. $16.50 for this ENORMOUS meal was a deal and a half and so, so good. The rest of our party ordered seafood - haddock and stuffed shrimp - and these meals were well received (and raved about). Large portions but, more importantly, properly prepared and cooked seafood. They were THRILLED. All of us left with leftovers and that's a nice treat these days. We hope to take a ride back up that way soon just to try Williams again. We really enjoyed everything about it! read more

Food is excellent. Has anything from sandwiches to their fried seafood.. No complaints and the price is very competitive. The portion sizes are also equally large. Can't miss. When you go there - as we do often - we have Jahni as our waitress. She is a pleasure and helps make the Williams experience. She is full of life and love for what she does and it comes through. I wish some other places had that enthusiasm. All in all - go to Williams - just don't take my table. read more

I thought this was a joke at first. We ordered two French dip sandwiches and got two cups of au jus and four slices of melted provolone. Who the hell thought this was what anyone would ask for? I thought the bag looked small. Use your head. $22 Nick, thank you for a possible explanation. read more

Great atmosphere,food is good and the have a decent variety to choose from for sandwiches and dinner meals. They also have a large banquet room that you can have big parties without paying extra, you just have to order the food. As some have mentioned parking is limited but we have always gotten a spot. It's close to our family's home. The service depends on how busy it is but the staff is friendly read more

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Polite, everything done in timely fashion, atmosphere comfortable. Their baked stuffed haddock was the best I've had.

Williams restaurant has updated its look and the service is excellent. They give you a good portion size for the price that you pay.

Terrific! I had 'my been in a long time, now open and inviting space. The halibut was amazing and the steak was great also. The waitstaff very friendly and it was really busy Friday. read more

Great service and portions were perfect. The only issue was the temperature of the building. We were a party of six and the wall was cold where we sat. It was an exterior wall. read more

Williams is a busy, popular restaurant on Gardner. I took 3 friends to Sunday lunch and the place was packed. We shared stuffed mushrooms and coconut shrimp as appetizers, and they were good. I would order them again. I had the baked stuffed haddock, topped with a seafood stuffing and a newburg sauce. It was disappointing. Visually unappealing with a squashed lump of stuffing on top and a non-distinguishable newburg sauce and the whole dish was over-cooked. The carrots and baked potato that accompanied it were excellent. I would not order it again. My partner ordered buffalo chicken Mac and cheese, which contained both ziti, cheese and pieces of buffalo chicken, but was not a true Mac and cheese. It too was not memorable/pretty slapdash, and she too would not order it again either. The two others in our party ordered a cheese burger and baked salmon and were pleased with their meals. The dining room was large and pleasing, but quite loud. Off street parking is available, but can be challenging on busy days. Would I make a repeat visit? Probably not if it was a restaurant I was considering.. The problem is, of course, that there are a very limited number of decent restaurants in the area. read more

I frequent this restaurant and I have to say that I'm always impressed. The food, the portions, the service, the drinks. The girls behind the bar on the weekends are hilarious and my favorite server is Jackie but I do like them all. The hostesses seem to be a bit moody at times but it doesn't stop me from coming in! I personally haven't had a party there but my friend has and she said it was a wonderful experience working with Nick and his planning for it. read more

We called here to inquire about having a 30th birthday party, and they could not have been more accommodating. We had a private area in the back of the restaurant with seating for 20 people. As the crowd got larger, our waiter helped set up more tables and chairs. Not only did he promptly take orders for drinks and food, but he was able to keep everyone's tab figured out and took separate payments at the end of the party. Food was excellent, drinks were good, and we could not have been more pleased. They let us bring balloons and a centerpiece and even gave us take out containers for leftover cake. Honestly, it was an amazing experience and something our birthday girl won't soon forget. Thank you, Williams Restaurant! read more

Great service and food offerings . Very satisfied. We had salmon 2 ways, a lovely chicken sandwich and baked stuffed shrimp

Great place. Just stumbled upon this place while apple picking and it was fantastic. The food was great the ambiance was awesome. My type of place. Home style locals place but very welcoming and inviting. Got the prime rib it was top 5 in my life. read more

Service was pretty normal I think. Food was alright but then again I only got the fries so I can't have much of a say on that. Ambiance? Well, last time I went I witnessed a fight. It was kinda funny so I don't really mind, not like I can judge the whole restaurant based off a single drunk guy lol. Other than that it just felt a little crowded. Might go again who knows read more

This place specializes in comfort food. The food is ample and delicious. The service is great, and the atmosphere is lively, very busy. There can be difficulty finding a parking spot during peak hours, but something opens up quickly. A great menu, with something for everyone. read more

This is always an absolute hit!! Food is great & prices are reasonable! My only issue is that I've had a few servers who weren't the most friendly! Other than that it's always a great time! read more

Delicious spaghetti with meatballs for dinner!!! When a craving hits again I am 100% going back there!!

have driven by many times, and stopped in one year, I mean years ago, with my son but it was so smokey we had a beer and left....so decided to give it another try, yelp reviews pretty good and parking lot always seemed busy....so we went...greeted by the greeter who did not seem very happy to see us but did get us to a table " here!" so here we were ...big attractive place . not as full as the parking lot seemed to indicate but the bar was full, with regulars I expect...interesting menu...we had the calamari, good, a reuben, very good, and the steak and cheese sandwich, also very good, we both had the onion chips which were different and also very good...food was very good, service was pleasant after our non greeting, drinks had some interesting choices, were smallish but priced accordingly....so we liked it here....it looks as though they have some function areas which could explain the large number of cars at some times.....try it!! read more

everybody in the city is a fan but not I. Not big on the atmosphere with all the regulars, rude waitresses and the food is always sub par

Decided to stop in for lunch after running errands. I was pleasantly surprised ! Ordered their french onion soup and a Greek salad . Nice presentation and both were fresh and delicious! I shared a dessert, their deep dish, apple crisp pie, which was scrumptious! Our server Andrea , greeted us with a smile and was warm and welcoming . She was also very attentive , checking back 4 times to make sure we were satisfied and / or didn't need anything . Excellent service ! The dinning area was very clean and comfortable . I would , without hesitation , recommend Williams ! read more

No taste, no variety. Service mediocre. We stopped on a Sunday and, well it was poor.

Just made our second visit since moving here in 2000. Looking for something different, we found a nice casual atmosphere, good service, and very good food! My wife's prime rib was tender and delicious. She cut it with her fork. I had chicken parm, superb. read more

Stopped in for a Sunday early supper. What a great meal simple comfort food service was excellent and was a very quiet place to eat what a bonus as well to have a Wachusett blueberry beer with blueberries in it as well! read more

Williams Restaurant - Turkey club and shrimp dinner - New American Near Me - Gardner, Massachusetts

My daughter and I were in the area looking at open houses. We first tried 99 and they absolutely SUCKED. Then, we landed here. It's beautiful inside. The service was pleasant and the food was delish. 10/10 recommend. read more

worst food it gave me the shits for days my toilet exploded and my girlfriend broke up with me because my fart smelled shit and now my dog doesn't even go near me. worst restaurant ever read more

Great menu dinner choices and affordable prices. Food was awesome and brought to table a timely manner . I was made to feel consistent and respected read more

We ordered take out - A Turkey Club and a Pot Roast Dinner. We opened the pot roast, and the part of the meat not covered with gravy was green. We called the restaurant, and the hostess let us know that the manager would call back in a few minutes, because he was working the line in the kitchen. So, even when the management staff is on the line, responsible for quality control, customers get served moldy meat. We will never be back to Williams Restaurant in Gardner, MA, and we encourage you to look elsewhere if you are hungry. read more

Williams Restaurant - Moldy meat in the Pot Roast Dinner - New American Near Me - Gardner, Massachusetts

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We frequently dine at Williams restaurant. We have never had poor service or a bad meal. It is consistently a good place for a meal out. The menu has many options. The haddock is fresh and the stuffed haddock is a favorite!! The portions are generous and prices reasonable. read more

Came here on 9-29-2022 with a friend. It was my first time eating at this Resturant, and I loved it. The presentation of our cocktails were fancy, colorful and tasty. We were served the homemade bread. If you love bread, this is highly recommended. We ordered the French onion soups for appetizers. This place has one of the best I've had tasted. I ordered chicken piccata for my entree, my friend ordered the baked stuffed sole dish from the specials menu. Both dishes were superb and were prepared perfectly. We had Lori as our server, and she was friendly and attentive. The Resturant is highly recommended and I will be back sooner then later. read more

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I've lived in this area for quite a while and tried Williams for the first time a few weeks ago. We got takeout. We're very impressed by the fact the food was hot and wrapped well so it stayed hot by the time we got it home. Everything was delicious the staff was very friendly when we picked up. We ended up going back here again a few nights ago and eating in the restaurant. It was a Saturday night and they were extremely busy so we had a short wait. The food was excellent. Our waitress was great and very attentive. I absolutely love this place and cannot wait to go back! read more

My wife and I go there all the time we have never had a bad meal. The waitstaff is always great. The food is always awesome by far the best restaurant in Gardner. read more

I feel it's long overdue to review this restaurant again. I have to say, the improvements really made a difference. I also happy to report that the food is SIGNIFICANTLY better than that of my last review. Well done, Williams! read more

Great food, service and atmosphere! Nice local crowd. Great to see folks that you haven't seen in awhile. Just needs to dim lighting after dinner begins. Very bright. read more

These folks were the main venue for my wife's HS reunion. It was a combination cocktail hour and buffet meal and they did a great job! About a hundred of us descended upon the place on a Saturday night. We overwhelmed the parking lot but I don't hold that against them. We were an unusually large party. The cocktail hour was handled just fine. The staff was more than adequate and friendly. The drinks prices were typical. The room was nice with plenty of space for both standing and sitting. I'd go here with fiends for a drink any time. Let's move on to the buffet meal. The room was beautiful and nicely decorated for our event. The place settings were way above average. The salad was served. It was large, had lots of goodies, and was fresh. The choices on the buffet were very typical. Sliced beef, chicken, lasagna, mashed potatoes, etc., etc. What was not typical was the quality. Everybody commented on how good it was. Williams was a great choice for this event. read more

Williams Restaurant - New American Near Me - Gardner, Massachusetts

Excellent, well prepared food. Great service. Friendly staff. Great relaxed atmosphere. I highly recommend.

The food here was fantastic! The service is wonderful, and the ambiance is perfect for a casual lunch or dinner. I actually recognized my waitress from 30 years ago!!!! If they keep help for that long, it's gotta be a special place! read more