My family and I visited Willie Sue's the Saturday before Easter Sunday. We were a party of 24 for a family reunion meeting. We were extremely please with our experience at Willie Sue's. Tommy, the manager was an EXCELLENT HOST. He insured that all of us were seated comfortably and kept checking us to make sure everything was going well. Our Server was EXCEPTIONAL!!!! I have dined out with large groups before and someone's meal always has to be sent back because of an error with the order. Our young lady did not make one mistake with our orders. The atmosphere, food, and service was EXCELLENT!!! I recommend Willie Sue's to everyone. Once again, HATS OFF TO TOMMY FOR BEING SUCH AN EXCELLENT HOST!!! read more

Attend in April 2026. Very good selection and portions. The service was great and the atmosphere was good to lend a great conversation.

No seasoning and overpriced for the quality yet the locals rave about it. Save your money

All five of us were very satisfied with our meals. We went in the last hour of them being open on a Sunday night. Even though you could tell, they wanted to get out of there, they gave us great service. And all the food was prepared perfectly. We had pork roast, meatloaf, steak salad, grilled chicken, and ribs. My pork roast was extremely tender and flavorful with a delicious gravy. The entrées came with two sides, including a salad, which was ice cold and fresh. Would recommend this place anytime you're in Sumter. read more

Food was veey good had wings and fries on lunch menu, service was excellent, it was steady but not very busy, it did not take much time for food to come to the table read more

Welp Yelp, I'm still in town for the holidays visting family and decided to head over to Willie Sue's. If you're looking for some real-deal Southern cooking with friendly vibes, then WS's totally hits the spot. The staff is super welcoming, and the cozy atmosphere makes you feel right at home. The menu has all the Southern staples you'd want First up with the fam we tried: the chili and loaded baked potato soup was creamy and topped with all the classics--cheese, bacon, and green onions. The side salad was fresh and crunchy, and the ceasars salad came with crisp romaine and a tangy dressing that'll have you scraping the bowl For mains, the catfish stew stole the show: perfectly seasoned, with tender catfish that practically melts in your mouth. If you're into fish, don't miss the grilled catfish--light, flaky, and smoky--or the whole fried flounder, which was golden and crispy on the outside. If seafood isn't your thing, the turkey club sandwich was hearty, stacked high, and hit all the right notes Whether you love seafood or just crave comforting Southern eats, Willie Sue's has you covered. The staff treats you like family, the flavors are on point, and the variety is awesome. Trust me: once you try it, you'll be counting down the days until your next visit! read more

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I met up with some longtime friends for lunch at Willie Sue's. Sumter doesn't have a lot of places to hang out or a big selection of restaurants, but they did a great job picking this spot. We started with an order of croissants, which have a sweet glaze that melts in your mouth. Definitely a great option for an appetizer. The $12 lunch menu is an amazing deal with many options- I do wish they had more vegetarian and pescatarian options, but I was glad to find the fried fish sandwich, which came with fries and a drink for only $12. It was only $1 more to upgrade my fries to onion rings, and they were really good. I got lettuce and tomato on the side, and you get a choice as to what kind of cheese you want on the sandwich. One friend had the club sandwich, and the other had the fried cod bites with sweet potato waffle fries. The sweet potato fries aren't on the menu, but you can ask for them as an app or a side. Our server kept our drink cups filled and took great care of us. The restaurant was basically empty as we ate a late lunch, and she was patient with us sitting around for about 30 minutes after we finished eating just so we could catch up. Sumter doesn't have many places to hang out, and it was raining outside, so I was glad that we could sit around and chat. read more

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We've been to Willie Sues quite a few times. Last week we brought some friends for a birthday celebration. I ordered the 6oz filet mignon, butterflied and cooked medium. When our meal finally arrived (it took much longer than normal), my steak had not been butterflied and it was very rare inside. The manager assured me they would cook me a new one. She left the potato but who wants to eat a potato with no steak! So I wanted Everyone else was enjoying their meals and I just sat there with nothing to eat. My husband did ask if they could bring me an appetizer but she said the steak would be done soon so I continued to wait. Finally, after 20 minutes, my new steak arrived. And it was also rare. Everyone else was finished eating by now and we didn't really have time to keep waiting for them to get my steak right. The manager did Apologize and said they had a new grill cook. And she made a big deal about how she "was buying my steak tonight". So we paid the check (over $100 with tip) and left. I got home and started slicing my steak up so I could sauté it and found a broken off temp indicator stick buried inside. I did try to contact Willie sues about this experience on their contact us section but never got a reply. Pretty disappointing! read more

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I would NEVER recommend this restaurant for large groups. We had a reservation (you have to pay a deposit for large groups) and there were 25 of us. The ambiance is nice, and at first the staff was nice. Then the staff was DROWNING 10 minutes into our reservation. I had to ask for my drink 5 times before I actually got it. The alcohol list and the bar has a great selection! But the bar staff was also struggling that to the point at the end of the night there was no bar tender to be found for 15 minutes. Each person had one or two drinks. The staff couldn't remember who ordered what, brought out partial meals, or the wrong thing. The food was ok, but hit or miss. Do not order the pork chops! read more

What can you say about a locally owned gem like Willie Sue's? We have a group of retired executives from Ford Motor Credit who meet here once a quarter!! Why? It's centrally located for all of us, the food is always good, the service is exceptional, and everyone is friendly Not enough? The drinks are also great and the atmosphere is a cool vibe of a Restaurant with a bar instead of a bar with a restaurant!! Just go, you won't be disappointed! read more

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We have been eating at Willie Sues pretty regularly since the grand opening. They have gone through some interesting changes through the years. As of Sunday night, 22 March 2026 we will no longer be going to eat at Willie Sues. Our waitress did an outstanding job at trying to cover for incompetence in the kitchen and the manager. They were literally out of every single thing I tried to order and the one thing that they had which was a fillet that they didn't even get close to cooking right. The ambience hasn't changed it was still a nice place and you were able to talk to the people at the table, but that's it. I would recommend going to Porter Jacks in Manning or taking a trip to Columbia instead of eating at Willie Sues. You will just be wasting your money and time if you eat there. They definitely need a change in management and they need to hire some cooks that know what they're doing. Good luck! read more

Reason for the one star is the rudeness of the manager on duty on 10 March. Brought my handicapped father-in-law, who is in a wheelchair and the manager really didn't seem to want to accommodate him inside. We asked about sitting outside on the deck and he wasn't really happy about that either. He did apologize that it was hectic with a party of 30 but that is not an excuse for his rudeness read more

Visiting family from Florida. Found this place online. No joke....the best ribeyes I have had in a LONG time. Perfectly cooked. Better than Capital Grill, Ruth Chris, etc. Chef came by and he was awesome. Totally recommend this place for steaks. Definitely will come back read more

This was my first time here and I really enjoyed it. It's a huge restaurant. The service was amazing and the food matched the vibe as well! The food came out quick! Even though it was a busy time, we were sat immediately. It's so spacious that it didn't feel like everybody was sitting right on top of each other. Spacious booths and floor plan. ! I would go back! read more

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Mom has wanted to eat here for years. We decided to enjoy take out. The food is amazing. Mom was very impressed. We will return soon. read more

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A great restaurant/bar! The bar service was terrific and saw the expiditer/manager(?) being super proactive... someone ordered something they had run out of, they came out to talk with her and offer her a special treat. The food was so right on.... starting with the house salad. It comes with a crescent that is so tasty and has all the fixins of a solid starter. Then I had the fried flounder and coleslaw. Look at the pic... it was quintessential! Seasoned well and the meat was like crab meat. Cooked perfectly. Finished with the Apple Cobbler a la mode. The South knows comfort foodnfor sure. There are so many food options that look spectacular. I wish I had a place like this... I'd be there most nights and I would try everything on the menu. If you are anywhere close by to Willie Sue's, be sure to visit and bring a big appetite! read more

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I got a cheeseburger,..didn't want to eat it til the next day,..the thing was hard as a break,..called to return it and get another one,..this manager tried to give me a hard time,..so I went back,..this bald head white guy standing at the door waiting,.come rushing out like he wants to fight,..talking bout he's wasting money,..clown I spent over a hundred dollars every time I come there,..I want what I pay for,..got another cheeseburger and it still wasn't that good,..bald guy,..customers are always right.you suck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

Really great menu variety. We had a large party (7) and were seated almost immediately. Large prices, but even larger portions. Amazing guest service. I had multiple refills, and my cup only went empty once. They had fried alligator which is my favorite food, but difficult to find in Sumter. Amazing experience overall, and we look forward to coming again. (FYI, there is no military discount). read more

This is the only restaurant in town where "grilled" means on a grill and not on a stainless steel stove. Their grilled salmon is the best in town along with broccoli for a healthy, gluten free meal. Salmon size has decreased since the Pandemic, but still tastes delicious & is grilled to perfection. My husband & daughter can't resist their huge, THICK & JUICY grilled burger along with thick steak fries. read more

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Shrimp and Grits, it's really good. We showed up late on a Sunday evening the service was good. The only place I eat Shrimp and Grits, that I have enjoyed, has been Red Bone Alley, now I have found somewhere closer to my home. read more

The food was wonderful, service was fantastic and the evening was amazing. We would recommend the restaurant very highly

Great menu and friendly service. Family friendly with sports playing on the televisions. Food was good but not fantastic my ribs were under smoked if smoked at all read more

Best food steak in Sumter great bar and appetizers and salads great restaurant and food Staff the best sweetest staff definitely a great restaurant to eat at in Sumter Sc read more

Very limited menu with overpriced food. Staff was soso but I will never go back again.

This is possibly the last time we will go to this restaurant. They have the nerve to charge restaurant prices and run the place like a diner. We had learned from past experience to order our appetizer first and not order our dinner until a while later because otherwise they will bring the appetizer, your salad, and your dinner out at the same time. This evening we received our appetizer and ordered our dinners. We waited for some time and suddenly our dinners appeared and we had not gotten any salad. The waitress apologized and we ordered more drinks and asked if we could please have our salads. The manager came over and made some kind of half ass apology and that was it. I really don't think we'll be back, the food is decent but it's not that good for the type of service you get. read more

Over priced BS. The service is sub-par at best. The food is nothing to brag about. Brisket sandwich was fatty and greasy. Not a very good smoked brisket. Smoked in liquid smoke most likely. It's like an over-priced chillis. read more

Food and service is great ! Been there several times and never had a bad experience or food!

Food is good , service is great , selection is extensive, prices are a little high but worth it

We love many things about Willie Sue's! 1st, thank you to Greg & Tommy for quick and easy lunch & dinner reservations (past & present) for both small and large groups! And thank you for retrieving lost receipts when we've misplaced them! (Haha). The food is always excellent and the appetizers are always a nice addition! Very laid back atmosphere and amazing staff :) read more

We began with the Candy Bacon Appetizer, which was so delicious. Next, our salads arrived, good also. Then, both entrees came. Too full to eat so our server brought to go containers for us. Except for a pesky fly that continued to land on our food, it would have perfect! read more

I wish there were more vegetarian options. But the portion sizes are pretty great. I went here with family for a birthday party. They had a section closed off just for our birthday party. Service was pretty good given the amount of people that we had in our party. We had at least 20 people in our party. my only issue would be the drinks weren't filled when they were empty, we had to ask for refills. Outside of that no complaints. This was my second or third time at this restaurant and I'm grateful for the vegetarian options, but I'd recommend something like a veggie burger to add to the menu. read more

Stopped right around 1130am and was able to get seated quick. They were out of alot of things since their suppliers cant get items delivered because of covid. I ended up getting the fried clams with side of crawfish succotash and it was really good. the clams were lightly fried and really tender. Waitress was friendly and did a great job. Was 4 of us adults. read more

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This place is just ok. The meatloaf is pretty sweet and has a reheated texture to it, it's not bad but not good either. We do love the gator bites and catfish bites, as well as the baked potato. But the steak over rice, forget the exact name, with bourbon sauce was just too sweet. The location is good with plenty of space and a nice atmosphere. I've had great service when I've come and will definitely return and try some something else and see if I like it more. I think it's worth trying again and maybe 3rd time is the charm. read more

We have been in more frequently because the food and service has improved from what used to be hit or miss. The staff is friendly and accommodating. I wish there was a consistent bottled wine list. We usually order the Dark Horse Chardonnay, it's ok for the price point. The options are limited and list is not always accurate. read more

My nephew and I were visiting here, and went to Willie Sue's for dinner. We both had fish dishes, different, and both were well prepared, tasty and were offered with a good selection of sides. I'd go again without hesitation. read more

I had the steak which was pretty tasty - The restaurant was loud and worst of all my baked potato was microwaved- read more

Food: Large selection of fried and grilled seafood and some good steaks. Service: Ladies are always ready to assist in any situation that may arise. Ambiance: Nice relaxing setting. read more

We made reservations as it is a popular place. When we arrived they were ready for us. We ordered gator tail and honey butter croissants for an appetizer. Amazing! I had the salmon for dinner, but son had the meatloaf and his girlfriend had the pasta alfredo! They loved it! We will be back! read more

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Great service and very good food! Had the gator bites, fried pickles, and chicken Philly with a group. It was nice!!!

Good and a solid 4 stars. Lots of parking. Went here for lunch with 4 co-workers. Service was good, but we did have to ask for refills on drinks. My steak quesadilla with fries was good. A Co-worker let me try a fried dill pickle which was good. Everyone seemed happy. read more

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