God service , but took forever to bring out food. I asked for a well done sirloin and received other. I was not very happy with my food .

Service is great. Food is so-so. First time we went we loved it but the 2nd time, the food was not as good. Love the crescent roll they give with the salad-fluffy and sweet-so good! read more

Would have given 5 stars if wasn't for the always busy crowd/wait and the weird policy on their yummy crescent rolls that they serve with salads. Your only allowed to have one and can not order more. However, the menu has a good selection and everything everyone ordered tasted great. We would have gone back by now if not for the long wait. read more

Atmosphere is better than the food. The best thing served is not a regular on the menu, their BBQ sliders. Only other dish I would recommend is the bbq chicken. Sides are pretty good. Food is mediocre at a high price. Desserts are very good. read more

We went later Saturday evening with family for drinks and dinner. The mango old fashioned and berry sangria were delicious. He and his mother ordered the prime rib, which they loved. Mom took most of hers home because it was huge. She ordered the ribeye and it was one of the best she'd had in a long time. She could almost cut it with just her fork. read more

I both worked and eat here. All of the food is made fresh, nothing except the cheesecake and other cakes are frozen or pre-made. The steaks are truly hand cut everyday and the burger meat is ground fresh daily. All the salad items are hand cleaned and cut, all dressing are made in house even the ranch. Overall a great place in general. Four stars solely because they are pricey and the hostesses and some servers do have attitude problems which does affect their job performance. read more

Great food and service. I am from Sumter County but I live in Atlanta. Every time I come home I have to stop by. I have never been disappointed. Everything is good! read more

My favorite go to for lunch. The Salmon salad is my favorite! Worth every penny and perfect every time!

The Dagwood is honestly to die for and, this restaurant has overall nothing wrong with it would eat there again.

Hostess could have had some personality. Good food. Everything was cooked perfect.. Manager was very nice! I got the steamed broccoli my husband got mixed vegetables which was really all broccoli with 2 mushrooms and 2 tiny carrots. Not good for someone who hates broccoli. We asked for another salad instead but were told it would be a 2.00 up charge. read more

Cute little place. Had crab cake sandwich and grilled chicken sandwich. They were delicious. We didn't dine in and but the place seemed to have a nice seating area. Quick service, our order was ready in ten minutes for pick up. If you are in the area and need a quick, delicious to go, this is place. Hope to come back for a dine in, once pandemic is over. read more

Have been here twice visiting family and we love this place. Great food, excellent service, and ample parking. We have gotten everything from dinner salads, shrimp and grits, seafood, grilled chicken etc read more

Misleading description. There is no consistent outdoor seating so the restaurant is NOT dog-friendly. There is an enclosed patio area that the manager on duty can open if he or she feels like it. We went out of our way to drive here and eat while on our road trip with the dog. Big disappointment. read more

Why 5 stars? First the bad part. Went to WS's on November 21st to celebrate my wife's graduation (finally with all the COVID mess). Of course we ordered Prime Rib. Sadly, it was not up to the quality of Prime Rib WS's was known for, at least from our last dozen times ordering it the past few years. There was an inedible casing along the bottom I trimmed off then had to do so with my wife's also. (I know a little about trimming beef.) Inside, the pieces were full of sinew, inedible pieces, etc which made nearly all of both our meals ruined. We told our waitress Gabby. The manager, Greg, came over and I showed him the problems with the prime rib. I told him I was not looking for a free comp and he offered to replace our meals from a new roast. I declined since between the salad,, baked potato, and the little I had eaten of the prime rib I was full enough I did not want to waste an entire meal. Yes, I could have taken the rest home, but I wasn't thinking right at the time. My wife purposely skipped her salad to enjoy the prime rib so she did ask for a replacement piece. There you go....MEAL RUINED! So why 5 stars??? Greg knew beef a lot better than I did and he recognized it was not an acceptable cut for what they promised. The replacement meal for my wife was the size of a tree trunk and completely up to WS's standard. He personally served my wife. The bill arrived since I purposely asked to not have the meal comp'd. Our server, Gabby, treated us like we were her only customer. I asked her to add a piece of cheesecake to go onto the bill. She left to do that and returned saying Greg comp'd the entire meal which would have been a little over $60 without tip. Too often we get upset and angry when we feel cheated at a restaurant not realizing how lucky we are to be able to afford such a treat. WS's is a local restaurant and relies on their reputation to keep the seats filled, not like the national chains with million dollar advertising budgets. WS's took care of us like we were kings and queens and the only customers they had, all in the midst of a packed Saturday night with multiple parties of 10+. I am proud I never raised my voice but simply passed along my disappointment since we had always had perfect Prime Rib at WS's before. I wasn't looking for a freeby - just wanted them to know the problem. The manners and professionalism of the staff was astounding. Will I go back? YES! Will I order Prime Rib? Yes! Why? Because they actually care about what they serve and will make it right if there is truly something wrong, and in our case, they made it more right than we expected. Being full, we filled a bag with leftovers and left a $40 tip. Lessons to be learned: 1. WS's is a 5-star restaurant. 2. Always tip your server well regardless of meal quality, COVID lockdowns hit them the hardest. 3. If your meal is comp'd use the savings to tip even more. 4. Appreciate the meal you have and only complain when there is truly something to complain about; if you reach in your pocket and find a handful of change you are richer than 2 billion people on the planet. 5. Splurge on the Prime Rib at WS's, it IS worth it, and if not, Greg will take care of you. JW read more

I was so disappointed in Willie Sue's yesterday. My brothers (one from Utah and one from upstate SC) and their families came to visit ( I had not seen my brother and his family from Utah in over 15 years!) and I was trying to show off Willie Sue's at its finest. There were 11 of us in our group. I had the reservation and we were seated in the area off to the right of the main dining room. There was only one other couple in this area. Because we were a large group and had not had a meal together in over 15 years, we connected our tables so that we would not have our backs to each other. Once we had the tables arranged a man, I am assuming he was the manager, as he did not introduce himself, came and told us we had to move the tables back. He was rude and did not give us time to explain. Maybe he was having a bad day, I am not sure, but he surely made my day bad. You see I have always loved Willie Sue's and wanted to show them off to my visiting relatives. I was very embarrassed by taking them to this place. It will not happen again. If the manager had introduced himself and had spoken to us in a civil manner, all would have been better, but he did not. Willie Sue's, you have lost a good customer!!!! read more

Only been here once but it's okay. I got seafood with grits. It wasn't bad but maybe I just should have gotten something else. It's very busy and very loud in there though. Pretty high end menu though so it's pretty expensive. The employees are super nice though but I wouldn't say it's amazing. read more

The calamari is lightly breaded and delicious. The ahi tuna is my favorite dish here, always fabulous. My husband had the filet. It was a large serving and very flavorful. We shared the homemade apple cobbler. Everything was excellent. The server was on the spot. The wine was very good and they were generous with their pours. read more

The food was delicious and the staff was beyond awesome... special thanks to our amazing waitress Pam and to Javier the chef who couldn't have been more gracious! I will definitely return here any time I am in Sumter read more

We frequent this restaurant 2-3 times a week thry take out or dining in, Bc it is very close to our home. The to go service is the best in town. They are on time and order is fresh accurate. Dining in is great too! The food and customer service is always high quality, Every time! read more

Excellent and fresh food including the fresh peaxh cobbler. Would have given 5 stars with the was a larger variety of entrees, not including sandwiches, on the menu. read more

This place is awesome! Great food, friendly service, and really cool atmosphere. Stopped by on the way home to try something new and we will definitely be coming back read more

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My god sisters invited my wife and I to dinner here. The establishment seemed to be in the middle of nowhere but it's definitely a gem. My wife got the seafood pasta and it was good but missing something... spice. We added red crushed pepper the next day when heating and it was amazing. I ordered the grilled shrimp meal and the sauce that comes on the side has ALL the kick! The roasted potatoes weren't good but the Caesar salad was on point. The croissants were amazing especially while they were hot. read more

I would say this place falls into the "ok" category. There aren't a huge number of choices in Sumter, so if you want a nice dinner out without driving some distance, this place works. The steaks and seafood are decent, and the prices are normal for the area. I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here, but when I'm here working, it is a decent choice. read more

A little pricey, but the service was wonderful, and the food was pretty good. My family went to Willie Sue's the first night we got to Sumter after driving cross country. It received pretty good ratings and was recommended by a coworker. read more

Food is great. Usually no wait time and very friendly staff. No issues with parking and food is always served fresh and hot. East to find

Stopped by for lunch to learn what all the fuss was about and was very pleasantly surprised! Great menu, food was very good and service very good. Exceptional attention to detail that I would only expect at a 5 Star, e.g. utensils that were not food service junk and black napkins. Going back for dinner! read more

Willie Sue's - Excellent food and service - Bars Near Me - Sumter, South Carolina

This is a nice place to have lunch or dinner. My husband took me here for a late lunch a few weeks ago. We were seated quickly since it wasn't busy at all. I can't remember exactly what we ordered, but I do remember the food being very delicious! My husband & I will definitely be back! read more

Dined here today. Not amazing, not horrible. Service was good. While not overwhelmed with praise for the product, will return to try again. They were out of the items that we intended to order, and that's not necessarily their fault with the recent supply issues due to COVID. The ambiance was nice and the restaurant was clean. Judging by how busy they were, our experience was the exception and not the norm. read more

Based on the reviews I really expected spectacular food and great service. Well the service was pretty darned good. The waitress was very kind and accommodating . The food however compared to Applebee's or Fatz- I ordered the chicken strips, salad ( with dressing on the side), and red potatoes. I got a gigantic amount of chicken strips, a fairly small salad,and the "red" potatoes were actually diced and fried, a bit greasy. The restaurant itself is a beautiful building and appeared to be clean. The salad was good- just a bit small. I got a takeout box for the chicken and it has provided me with leftovers aplenty. Prices are quite high compared to similar restaurants - Guess someone has to pay for the beautiful building! read more

My 88 yr old aunt and I dropped by Willie Sue's for lunch today. I saw crabcake sandwiches on the lunch menu, but was afraid the crab used would be mushy inferior crab meat. I specifically explained to our waitress that I only wanted the crabcake if it was made from giant lump crabmeat. She assured me it was. My aunt ordered the Phila chicken sandwich. Our food arrived quickly and, when I saw my crabcake, I could tell immediately it was made from cheap mushy crab. It was inedible. My aunt, who was very hungry, was disappointed with her Philly inspired(?) chicken cheesesteak sandwich. The bread wasn't Italian and it was drenched in butter or margarine. I'm guessing trans fat laden margarine. She said it was so greasy, she couldn't eat it. When our waitress, Faith, came to take our plates away, it was obvious almost nothing had been touched. She didn't ask if we wanted our food to go or why it wasn't eaten. We will never return. From now on we will go to Hampton's. The food there is made from top quality ingredients and the chef actually graduated from culinary school and truly knows how to cook. Also, the prices are similar. read more

We were visiting Shaw AFB and asked for a recommendation for dinner. It was suggested that we try Willie Sue's for good pub food. That description didn't prepare us for this fantastic experience. We were greeted by a friendly hostess and a gentleman we later learned was a manager. We were seated immediately, and met our friendly waitress Allie. I ordered the fried green tomato appetizer, topped with goat cheese, shrimp and a great sauce for my meal. My husband ordered a grilled chicken sandwich on Texas toast, with bacon, cheese, and BBQ sauce with fries. Before our dinners arrived, the manager brought us a sample of their crab cakes. Oh my goodness, they were incredible! Then he brought another appetizer, but this time it was Candied pork belly. It melted in our mouths and was salty, sweet and very rich. We were getting full and our food hadn't even arrived yet. Once our dishes arrived, they were amazing as well. I wish we had room to order on of their homemade desserts. Our waitress Allie, was there before we needed her, but not excessively so. She was very nice, and it was refreshing to have had such great service. I wish I could remember the manager's name too, but he was very kind to have let us sample some incredible appetizers. Thank you for a great night with fantastic food and service! read more

Tried this place out for lunch, 6 of us on a Tuesday. Excellent service. Ordered the oyster Po Boy. Very tasty, could have used a couple more oysters in it, but it was good. I would come back here. read more

This place is Great.Food and Service is Outsanding.They have the Best Ribs in Sumter.Its Our Favorite Place to eat.

We go to Willie Sue's often and it is our go to place. They are open late and have a wide variety menu ranging from kids foods up to steaks and some bbq items. The food is a good amount and you won't leave their hungry. We often bring home half our meals. The staff is very friendly and good at their jobs. You will often find the managers checking on their customers. read more

The few times we have been there have been nice until our last visit. The appetizer was nice, but our meals were a huge disappointment. His food was over cooked and mine was undercooked. Who wants seafood that tastes raw in their grits? I just hoped I wouldn't feel sick later and stopped there. The manager did come over when he saw we hadn't eaten our food and asked if everything was okay. So props to him. We just didn't speak up because at this point we were just ready to call our date short and go home. read more

We have dined here many times and the food is always great! The service is fast and friendly. We have tried the steaks, sandwiches, burgers and tuna and they all have been very good. I would highly recommend trying this restaurant! read more

A fine, large-capacity restaurant with excellent food and service and a huge parking lot. Best croissants I've tasted outside of France! Prices are moderate and suitable for what you get in return. read more

What can I say? I found another amazing spot to eat while visiting Sumter. My sister and brother In -law recommended Willie Sue's as the spot to go to when visiting. Oh, boy were they right. Not only was the food delicious and fresh, but the wait staff and management were top notch. You definitely will feel you are getting your money worth. Our group of four started off with the catfish nugget appetizers. We called the waitress back to order another platter. Enough said! I ordered shrimp and grits, which came with a lovely salad and honey drizzled croissant. Magnificent! I would list everything ordered, but we ordered way too much, to include their delicious desserts, not one complaint. This is coming from a foodie who has traveled the global for many years. Sumter, you got a true one with Willie Sue's. I can be a very critical person, but don't have one negative thing to say--I'm shocked too! This is now my go to spot for eating in the area. I guess it's not a well kept secret anymore seeing that I let the cat out of the bag. But that's okay cause sharing is caring and these folks deserve the recognition. See you soon Willie Mae. read more

I had been hearing about this place from several co-workers, most of whom said this place was pretty good, or a must try, etc etc. well, I now know that my co-workers tastes are well... maybe not the best in the world... here's the thing... what satisfies one person in the food world may not satisfy another... and that's ok!.. so my approach to this review wasn't to convince you to try it or not.. it was more meant to be honest about the experience, despite the fact you may agree, or may not and love this place.. or hate it. That said, i'll stick to my standard points: - Location - Service & Staff - Cuisine - For the money Location is pretty simple to get to, the design and layout of the place is nice and well suited for larger groups and since its new, has a warm and rustic feel while feeling slightly modern to and extent. its clean inside which is good especially since its new. The Bar area seems to be one of its main attractors as well as a focal point inside the restaurant. I applaud the design and it was very well stocked with a sizeable array of spirits ranging from rums, whiskeys, to scotch, vodka , wine and beers.. it felt like the restuarant was almost built around this bar in a way.. The Service and Staff were all very nice and I had no complaints at all here.. we arrived to visit a pre-arranged party of 8 so, to this point I have no experience with how hostess staff and seating, or taking reservations up to this point. during our meal however, the service was solid and we felt constantly looked after. - The food.... well, the Menu itself reminded me of a copy of Chili's/Ruby's/Outback/ and maybe a bit of the cheesecake factory... I didnt feel like this restaurant offered up things that made you say.. go here for this because no one else does it this way.. its pretty standard fair... cheesburgers and sandwiches, steaks ... a pasta.. some seafood... these are all well and good but the issue arises when things like, I asked for a plate of their house rolls, which were crossaints drizzled with a honey-butter, they wanted 6 bucks for 5 of them... say wha?? .. ok im not against paying something .. but its bread.. and its honey butter... this issue of pricing is something I feel already could be bad for their business model.. granted some things are going to be more expensive due to their overall costs... but others I think are way off base...so I think this is where the disconnect is for me. The steak I ordered, the 12oz Ribeye (Mid Rare) came out flavorful, but only half was mid rare, the other was well into the Mid-well.. The Sweet potato Mash was honeslty just ok.. seasoned with cinnamon , it reminds of outback.. when there are other options for seasoning.. how about considering a butternut squash mash.. or adding other ingredients to set off salty-sweet combo's .. cinnamon can be one note... The Salad was fine... nothing special... My Girfriend got the house burger which turned out to be too salty and a bit overdone... the restauant was not full by any means... when it came to dessert, we decided to order to go.. she ordered the apple cobbler and I the Red Velvet... the Apple cobbler was cooked "to order" and half way through we were told there were no apples.. so it was peach instead.. with an additional waiting period, we were visited by the manager who offered to re-emburse our cards on our next visit.. that seemed wierd.. a few minutes later he came with complimentary desserts instead on a managers card.. a smart choice... the final talley 2 of us cost over 50bucks for burger, steak&side salads, a beer, sweet tea and dessert... about the same as a night at outback to be honest.. and maybe a slight bit less as good.. if it were up to me, I would re-look at the menu and start thinking about some other directions.. or, if you mains stay the same.. the "sides" are really important when thinking accompanyment .. it might be time to elevate them to sing a different tune and stand out from the others. I will return here to try something else before really giving a fair assesment.. sometimes once isnt enough. read more

After my classmates went one weekend and raved about the restaurant I had to go for myself. I went during lunch and it wasn't too busy. I had the patty melt with the fried onions on the side. It was amazing and filling. read more