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    Wilma's

    3.8 (118 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Kyle C.

    Beautiful venue that would make a great space for hosting an event - company outing to play duckpin bowling, baby shower, even a small wedding They have a nice selection of $3 drink specials going on right now. Bells two hearted ale for $3?!!??!! In this economy?!??!! It should be mandatory to have happy hours here Sadly the food was not amazing. The first course out the door was the shrimp and grits eggrolls which came with a tasty dipping sauce. Fried anything is good Next up were the gator sliders which were fine. The gator sausage casings had a nice snap to them Cobb salad looked pathetic and did not come with any egg. Adding egg to this dish wouldn't have saved it. Everything seemed so lazily chopped and throw together. Chicken was obviously cooked ahead of time and left under a heat lamp - it was hard like a crouton Shrimp po boy had 5 shrimp in it. Magically had zero flavoring and they used the flattest/most rubbery lettuce in the world. The the fries were good though Our server was nice and made sure we were well taken care of I'd come back for a drink but there are better places to go for Cajun food or even just a po boy

    Alexis B.

    We visited Wilma's today and had a great time. Wilma's is a restaurant, bar, and bowling alley (more details on that later, because it's limited bowling). (We lived in Nashville for a years, and Wilma's is quite a bit like Pinewood Social.) We didn't eat, so I can't speak to the food, but we did have drinks. But we were there to bowl. So what do you need to know? Wilma's has four lanes. And they're short length and duckpin bowling. (If you're unfamiliar with duckpin bowling, definitely google it, but a quick description: smaller pins, heavier pins, balls you hold in your palm, popular in a few states on the East Coast.) We reserved our lane online in advance, which I recommend, especially given they only have four lanes. When we arrived in the late afternoon a Saturday, we were the only lane in use, but then for a while, all four lanes were in use. We bowled for an hour and a half, but most parties bowled for just an hour. Their menu is varied: wine, beer, NA cocktails, cocktails. Between my husband and me, we tried a few cocktails and a glass of wine. They serve you at the lane, so you don't have to go to the bar for a drink during your bowling. And the service was great. Overall, just a cool spot: fun drinks, great vibes, and duckpin bowling? A great way to spend a few hours!

    Shrimp & Grits (L)
    Brian W.

    We had a very good experience, with the food side of Wilma's as we stopped in for an early southern dinner before hitting the DE Art Museum. It would be a 5, but the rice in our gumbo dish was undercooked, and per our conversation with our server, this seems to be a more regular issue than it should be. Use a timer to cook the rice. Otherwise, our meals were memorable and enjoyable. We came in around 3:30 for a late lunch/early dinner and ordered the Gumbo and shrimp and grits dishes with a side of cornbread. These are very traditional and I'd expect, the most requested dishes. Great plating presentations. very tasty and filling as we shared both dishes. Funny how restaurant staff sometimes freeze up when we tell them to pace our dishes as we share each dish. You'd think the server would be forward-thinking and bring small plates and ask the kitchen to pace the dishes. In this scenario, both dishes came out together and we had to ask for the small plates. Our server, Jasime, was polite, engaging and helpful. We'll come back again as we love the food group and hopefully, next time will be a 5-star review. See my food pics, don't blame me if you drool on your phones.

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    Callie E.

    The best shrimp and grits in the North!!!!!! I lived in Charleston for 4 years, and this reminds me of the South.

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    Marcus C.

    Im staying in Delaware for the weekend and I chose Wilmas due to the unique menu. I ate the alligator sliders, Cajun nachos, and the steak mac n cheese. Everything was very tasty and very well cooked. The bartender Chanel made an excellent espresso martini and was very attentive. The ambiance was great for a Thursday night.

    Shrimp 'N Grits

    If you are looking for the beat french creole in Delaware, Wilmas is the place to be. Great service, amazing food, and atmosphere that is fun and friendly.

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    Sabria M.

    The high ceilings are everything! Started off with some water and THE SOUTHERN DRAWL to drink. For appies we did the GUMBO w/ grits instead of rice, 10/10 amazing! So delicious, kinda mad we shared it :) My entree was the JAIL ISLAND SALMON.. my first time having couscous and I loved every bit of it. Full of flavor and entree was nice and hot coming out. I ordered BEIGNETS to go and ugh, chefs kiss. Sorry I devoured them before getting one single picture. Now I need to get back there for the bananas foster! Last but certainly not least, our server was prompt and definitely gave the best recommendations for the menu, thanks Girlie!

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    Cameryn J.

    A really big space with quick and friendly service. The food was good. The menu really just wasn't for me but that's okay!

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