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Willie's Grill & Icehouse

4.0 (366 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Willie burger with sweet potato fries. Chips and queso in the background.
Travis W.

Needed a burger, stat! Here come Willie's. They certainly didn't disappoint. Immediate service with a smile. Sitting in the cool, eclectically designed dining area chomping on some chips & queso while waiting for my order was great way to start my lunch. The Willie burger with sweet potato fries was amazing down to the last bite. Definitely a spot to return over and over again.

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Sharonda D.

I've been a huge fan of Willie's Grill and Icehouse for years. Through good times and bad, I've continued to support them, whether the food was excellent or just okay, and whether the service was top-notch or left something to be desired. Fried Catfish- 5/5 Side Salad- 5/5 Caesar Salad with Fried Shrimp-5/5 Coleslaw- 3/5 Big Willie Margarita- 4/5 Chips and Queso- 3/5 Cleanliness 4/5 Ambiance- 4/5 My husband and I decided to have dinner at this location on a Friday evening. As expected, the place was lively, packed with customers, and full of energy. Our food was delicious and served piping hot. The fried fish and shrimp tasted like they had been cooked in fresh oil--so kudos to the kitchen staff for maintaining high sanitation and cleanliness standards. I do have two complaints, though. 1. It was uncomfortably cold. The air vent directly above us blasted cold air onto our table, making it hard to relax and enjoy our meal. We ended up eating quickly before our food got too cold. This has been a consistent issue with Willie's for years--the dining area is often freezing! 2. The prices have gone up. It had been a while since our last visit, and we noticed a significant price increase. Willie's is all about comfort food, and while the quality is solid, it doesn't quite justify the price hike. If it's not broken, why fix it? That said, the service was great. Our waitress, whose name I believe was Alex--was incredibly friendly and attentive despite being busy. I also appreciated how neatly our food was plated, but the portion sizes are the same even though the prices have spiked. Overall, aside from the cold air attacking us, we enjoyed our visit. However, we didn't stick around for long because of the temperature. I probably would have ordered another Big Willie Margarita, but I didn't want to turn into Ice Girl--lol. The killing part is that we were both wearing jackets but still freezing. That's how cold it was. I'll still visit from time to time, just not as often as before. I recommend this spot for those who enjoy a high-energy, lively atmosphere where you can kick back, let loose, and unwind. But beware of the cold inside temperature...brr

Albert T.

If you're looking for a no frills American fare joint, Willie's is the place to go. The menu is quite extensive, but I've only really been here for the burgers and chicken tendies...both excellent! Willie's is set up like a fast casual restaurant where you order at the register first, but uniquely you still get a waitress at your table who will confirm your order and get you anything you need. Every time we've been we've had excellent customer service and great tasting food. I haven't tried their alcohol drinks yet but they sure do look yummy! Will be back for sure!

Brenda T.

First time. Everyone was friendly,food excellent and enough ,prices were awesome,Will be back

Frances E.

"The restaurant has a very nice atmosphere and good service. The food was okay, nothing extraordinary, but overall it was a pleasant experience."

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Jacob D.

Sometimes you just can't beat fried food, cold beer, and a place to watch your sports team. All willies nail those 3 components down solidly. This is the location I grew up going to and for 10 years now I don't think the menu has changed all that much, and I don't think it needs to honestly. I mostly come here for the frozen drinks, which could definitely be a bit stronger, and the beer. The food is just fine, and that's alright with me, just needs to soak up some alcohol. Walk up and order your food and find a seat, a friendly server walks up and gets everything taken care of for you after that. I love that you can just chill out here with your friends for a while and watch a game. The new additions of the bar and the electronic payment from your phone are welcome quality of life additions.

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Reviews are generally positive. People highlight the friendly, attentive service, relaxed, lively atmosphere, and fresh burgers and fried food.

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I go to the Hwy 249 site in Cypress. Mains and sides always delicious! Nice decor, pleasant staff. Always enjoy a meal there !

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Marissa at the bar is the best!! Very friendly and great attitude!! We're always well taken care of when she's on duty!

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Bailey was an awesome server, very attentive and friendly! Go get some chips and queso!

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