Warm, friendly service and excellent food. Surprisingly also had bowling alley inside. Try impressed with shrimp gnocchi and shrimp and grits. Lots of fun cocktails. Crab eggrolls were ok but the alligator sliders were fantastic!! I know right - I ate alligator. Had to talk myself into it though . No regrets!! Highly recommend. When you travel- eat local!!! read more

It was brunch time for the gals and we decided to take our chances and come here. It's really cute inside, the bowling alley is small but nice. Reservations are encouraged. We got lucky and a table opened up and they sat us right away. The NOLA style menu was nice. I ordered the fried catfish Benedict, it came with perfectly cooked fried potatoes and the frozen hurricane. The food was wonderfully seasoned, not greasy and the portions were nice. My friends ordered the frittata with seafood and veggies and they were please with their choice. We will be back to bowl and eat very soon. read more

Wilma's - Fried Catfish Eggs Benedict - Seafood Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

A perfect spot for a date night, a bar night, a game league night and a bowling game night. They have a bar section, a bowling section, a dining section, an upstairs section with comfy sofa for your Super Bowl nights and another upstairs section for small parties. The food is alright. Drinks are good. Bar staff are amazingly kind. Probably one of the better places in wilmington. Happy to have had the chance to visit. Tl;dr - comfy date night/bar night spot with bowling! read more

(4.2) Wilma's offers a light hearted retro vibe with a Cajun flare. This form bank turned bowling alley is a must-try in the heart of Rodney Square. The restaurant offers reservations on Resy, with walk-in seating at the bar. Their website offers options to reserve one of their duckpin bowling lanes or one of their private gaming areas in their upper level. The food was pleasantly satisfying. Our table enjoyed: shrimp and grits, the catfish po'boy, Wilma burger and the Cajun Creole, corn bread, and beignets. Kelly P. Was our server. She was very attentive and personable with all of her tables. She made the the tiny delay that we experienced tolerable and saw to it that it was quickly resolved. read more

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Went for Restaurant Week Lunch Edition($15 2 courses) for our Sister's birthday on a Wednesday. The Space is what we coined Classic Chic. The décor is just fun. It is a very open airy setup. A Cozy Space. SO let's get in to it. Food & Drink. We had 3 choices; order from the regular full menu, Pick 2 combo lunch menu($15) & their RW lunch menu. We mixed it up with the pick 2 & RW. We had (RWL) French Onion(soup) CheeseSteak, Fried Oyster Po' Boy, (Pick 2) Gumbo, Fried Catfish Po' Boy & Fried Catfish Banh Mi. EVERYTHING was just delicious, so flavorful without being too much & all decent portions. The desserts were Great!! (RW)Grasshopper Ice Cream Pie, Banana Cream Tart,(Reg) Strawberry Shortcake & Beignets.... Fantastic!! The RW options were Specials & so worth it. Libations!! We were drinking Voodoo Daiquiris...just a good time & one is all you need, lol. Greeted by Jennifer & she was very kind & glad to see us. Our reservation was 11am, by 12pm it was a full house & they did not miss a beat. The service was a good time. Ali was our server & he was Amazing. Gave great recommendation & hustled. Montrel(??) was our bartender/Guy Friday & he was a vibe. There was 5 of us in our party & we had a gooood time. We will be back!! We gotta try Duck Bowling. #DemBruceGals read more

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This restaurant is a must go to for brunch service is a-1 came here from Philadelphia and was worth the drive. very nice neighborhood restaurant it self was + nice the Pomegranate mimosa was awesome and a pitcher had us right. The cat fish and french toast was good but Baby the shrimp , chicken and grits OMG delicious... will go again one my faves for 2024 read more

Stopped in for lunch with colleagues and was so so pleased! The staff was super friendly and attentive and quick to preemptively offer refills and extra napkins. But the lunch special really showed off. It's a very generous portion - the cajun cobb salad is amazing but the catfish po' boy was the star of the show. The bread was so so fresh, the catfish was fried perfectly, and the remoulade was stellar. Loved it so much we booked our holiday party there. It's posh, clean, and has bowling and arcade games - what more could you want! read more

Wilma's - Lunch special - cajun cobb and catfish po' boy - Seafood Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

I've been here for brunch a few times. 2 of the 3 experiences were good. I've also had a hour here. Happy hour was great. The drinks were good and they have good apps. Now they aren't the most shareable but good portions and tasty. For example, it's kind of hard to share gumbo. On the breakfast side, I do like their chicken and waffles. The shrimp and grits are good too. My most recent brunch trip wasn't good. The food and coffee were served cold, the service was poor, they ran out of chicken and they brought us the wrong check. Now every restaurant can have a bad day. Out of my 4 visits this was the only bad one. It was really bad though. Also, I hyped the place up to the group that I took there so I felt bad. read more

I wish we had discovered Wilma's earlier in our trio to Wilmington! It was a thoroughly enjoyable exeperience. We had a light dinner--I loved the pistachio salad--with cocktails. The Sazerac was the best we've had outside of NoLa itself and the Aviation was a treat (it was a touch on the sour side but still refreshing). After dinner we had a blast duckpin bowling. If we'd gone in out first night in town, we would have gone every night! Don't miss Wilma's! read more

Wilma's - Sazerac and Aviation - Seafood Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

I had a reservation, that was cancelled with out any communication, when I arrived on time after confirming my reservation via text. We then were put on a "time restriction limit" to order, eat & depart. Jen the manager stated she needed this table at a certain time. 15 min pass the time we were told no other parties walked in and there were over 5 vacant tables that could accommodate the same size of our party (4). I find this strange how a hospitality manager would conduct business this way to a customer. The manager Jen here is extremely unprofessional. I literally witnessed her vaping on the floor where there were still plenty of guest eating & enjoying our lunch. Extremely distasteful. Our corporate lunch was ruined by her inappropriate racial comments regarding her "bi-racial" children. Retraining or replacing the management staff should be revised immediately. read more

We played duck pin bowling! It was so fun, but never got a strike & we're pretty good players. Anywho, the food was phenomenal. I was pleasantly surprised! We got the Mac & cheese, Cobb salad, and chicken sandwhich -- everything was so delicious! We will definitely be returning read more

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Excellent food and service. Reasonable prices. The chef is AMAZING!!! We tried the duck pin bowling as well and that was really fun! read more

Great food, Nice people. Vincent Valdivieso is a great server. Red beans and rice-yummy! read more

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Surprisingly good if you need your southern food fix. Good comfort food. The atmosphere is exceedingly loud. If you're not super comfortable with that, and the weather is decent, they have outdoor seating, which is really nice. There is a small bowling alley inside. Great place to grab food before taking a show at the Rodney or the Grand. read more

Atmosphere is wonderful. We visited on a sunday morning for brunch and the high cielings and large windows provide a bright and open eating experience. Everytrhing We had was amazing from the food to the drinks. I tried the Monkey Gland and I believe I walked away with a new take on GIN. I will be coming back to try more items as well as experience the bowling that is offered. CHECK OUT ALL THEY OFFER INCLUDING BOWLING. https://www.goodtimewilmas.com/ IG: @the_jonaphant read more

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Super cute new spot in Wilmington! We made a reservation to dine first before bowling and we're seated immediately. The atmosphere is perfect for a small group outing or double date. Keep in mind the bowling is smaller handball style bowling. Our table ordered the cornbread (super moist and buttery, so good!), the roasted chicken with Mac & cheese and the shrimp & grits. The chicken had a strong smoky flavor and was served with buttery mashed potatoes. My friend really enjoyed the shrimp & grits entree. The drink were STRONG but delicious. The decor around the bar is super cute and there's a staircase in the back for a photo opp. There's also a small arcade with a couple of games for after dinner read more

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I loved this place! Went here with family for Su day Brunch! I'm mad I didn't get any pictures of the food, but here is what was ordered: - Andouille Sausage Gravy - delicious, came with eggs and potatoes - Crab Cake Benny (with extra hollandaise) - I asked for a little hard poached, but it came out boiled lol it's ok though, it was good though. It came with potatoes as well. - Chicken & Waffles (it's thigh meat) - waffle was great and the cognac maple syrup?!????! BOMB and the chicken was seasoned to perfection - Cheese Grits - wasn't bad at all, would've loved them a little creamier but had good flavor - Kids Fish sticks and fries/chips - chips were definitely homemade and great! The fries were seasoned and the fish?!??? DELISH! - Sweet Potato Hash - sweet and savory! For dessert, we tried all of them: - Banana Foster - the ice cream was very good, but the bananas were a little hard, they tasted like plantain instead of banana. - Beignets- Sooooo good!!!! - Bread Pudding - very good! I would go back some other items next time for sure! For dessert read more

We had a good first experience a couple of months ago BUT... went back last weekend. Staff People are great. Beignets are the BEST! Food is generally quite good but SERVING TIMES ARE SLOW! They need more help and a more a more attentive bar tender! We went for brunch after church and it took 45 minutes to get our food. There were 3 adults and 2 children to serve. It was crowded but not packed. Sadly, we won't be back read more

We had a very disappointing experience at Wilma's. We have been there several times in the past and always enjoyed their food, service etc. Something has changed: they appeared understaffed and chaotic. Also, it seemed less clean. We had our drink at the bar and decided to leave and go elsewhere for dinner. I don't think we will be going back to Wilma's. read more

Great Alligator sliders, friendly staff. Mini bowling alleys looked fun! Not much competition in Wilmington, DE so i would definitely go back. read more

I highly recommend Wilma's, downtown Wilmington. The food is absolutely delicious and spot on. The ambience is great, and relaxing. Our Server Lacey was so kind and professional, and her knowledge of the menu is superb! Alex and Dawn are both so sweet and kind. The ribs and the shrimp and grits were mind blowing delicious! Give it a try if you haven't been there, and if you have been there, make sure to make this one of your weekly dinner spots! read more

A nice place with a beautiful ambiance, attentive service, and delicious food. I especially like to come here for brunch and I'm working my way through the menu. read more

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The food here is good - very competent, especially for downtown Wilmington. It's a cajun version of pub food - tasty, probably not best to eat every day, worth the price. They are clearly aiming to amp it up with the ambiance - quirky decor, a bowling alley, and our waiter had a moustache that I'd previously seen only on cartoon characters. Not a complaint: I care about service, and this dude was on point. The question is whether I would come here on the weekends...probably not. For lunch during or just after work, yes...but walking past the wig and pawn shops on Market street to get to here from the parking garage? I'd probably hit up the Riverfront instead. read more

Hands down the best shrimp and grits in Delaware! The sweet potato hash was alright ! read more

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We have lived in this area for almost a year and have only now tried Wilma's. If it weren't for my wife craving shrimp and grits, we might have missed the opportunity to see this gem in downtown Wilmington. This place has a bar, four mini bowling alleys, a couple pinball machines, and some delicious creole food. I was told the food could be a hit or a miss, I'm glad that when tried it was a hit! If you crave Cajun/creole in Delaware, I recommend Wilma's! read more

Wilma's - Shrimp & Grits and Smoked Sweet and Spicy Ribs - Seafood Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

Fabulous lunch. The fried calamari is to die for but make sure you get,the roasted tomato aioli that comes with the fried eggplant. That sauce is amazing. Drinks are excellent, desserts are amazing,we had peanut butter chocolate pie but next time I want the grasshopper pie. Highly recommend read more

Was a fun date night! Played bowling for an hour and then had some snacks at the bar. Eggplant fries and the nachos were delicious and my fiance won't stop raving about the beignets. Service at the bar was great! read more

We were attending an event at the YMCA and decided to walk over for lunch. Unfortunately we didn't have a reservation, but they did have two seats available at the bar. Small, but airy feel. Friendly service and a delicious lunch! I will definitely return to try more dishes and try a cocktail next time. We also hope to return for the duck bowling too. Reservations a must. read more

Wilma's - Shrimp Po' Boy - Seafood Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

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Great service, food was pretty good no complaints, great ambiance games and bar and bowling! read more

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I went to Wilma's for bowling and drinks. They have duckpin bowling which was fine. The drinks weren't that good. I sent my drink back and got a margarita instead which was fine. My friend had a drink and he didn't really like it. They had music playing when we first got there but after a little while they stopped playing music and it was just nothing but people talking and background noise...just weird. I've never been to a place where there is no music, no ambience. I don't think I'll be back. read more

This food was horrible and over priced.. I order the BBQ shrimp appetizer and those were the dirtiest shrimp I've ever seen on a plate. I bet into them and the shit from the intestinal track just oozed out.. so gross.. For an my entree, I had the catfish and rice.. which I believe was flounder or sole... bc it definitely wasn't catfish. Possibly a swaii fillet... I'll never go here again!! ... a total waste of money read more

Great gumbo. Also had a French QuRter Creole a creole jambalaya type dish-incredible. Katelyn was our server and she was great. The attached bowling alley made things a bit noisy. All in all, Should I find myself in Wilmington again I will be back. read more

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I thought this place had a really great vibe to it. The food was quite delicious and I really liked the upscale cajun style of the dishes. The bowling area is a really unique draw, though I will say that I think it's overpriced for what it is. Overall, the vibes make it a great place to hang with your girlfriends any night of the week. Wilma's definitely brings a great new flavor to the downtown Wilmington area and it's the place to bring any out-of-towners! read more

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Brunch was excellent. For such a big party they were able to accommodate all of our needs. Excited to see the potential of this spot in Delaware. The service provided by Ruby was excellent. Our orders came out hot and fresh and in a timely manner. She shared her recommendations. All of which were great. The beignets are a must! The stuffed pain perdu was fresh, fluffy and hot. I will be back for sure. read more

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Great neighborhood place to meet up with friends to play bowling and have drinks. Food is new Orleans style and appetizers are limited to gumbo and oysters. Still a good place to grab a drink read more

Wilma's - Bar area drink Want a Shraburry! Drink is tart - Seafood Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

We went on opening day and the food was absolutely amazing! The tables were a little close together but it wasn't too bad. I also tried alligator for the first time which was a totally new experience for me. I would definitely go back again to try out their Po' Boys next. Highly recommend getting the Cajun butter Steak if you find yourself at Wilma's. read more

Wilma's - Cajun BBQ Shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

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Like many others, I want to like this place so bad however there is always an issue with my order even for simple orders. This last time I decided to sidestep a main order for something that should be easy. After waiting for 10-15 mins for beignets (which are very good when made right), I received two orders of burnt beignets. It's literally one of their staple items, I couldn't even eat them. Customer service is great, but food/food is expensive and overrated. I rarely make reviews at that. read more

Wilma's - Beignets - Seafood Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

Came in on an early Saturday afternoon to get out of the house and support local business. Food & Drinks: 5.5/10 - Alligator Sausage sliders: these were pretty good. There was no actual slaw? The bread was amazing. - Smoked Oysters: not great. - Cajun BBQ Shrimp: flavor was extremely fishy and the eating experience wasn't good since they were served with full head and shell and sauce. - Gumbo: the best thing we had. The rice was a bit undercooked though. Flavors were there. - Mahi Po' Boy: the saving grace was the bread, again. The fish had no flavor and there was way too much Mayo on this. - Beignets: def undercooked inside. - Hurricane drink: pretty good - Blood and Fire drink: this was SPICY. Like heart-burn inducing spicy. Not good. Duck Bowling: 8/10 - it's a pretty cool set up and an hour def gets you a lot of play when you're just 2 people. It's def a different skill set than regular bowling. Customer Service: 10/10 - the staff was attentive and tried to make things right. They were fantastic, even with struggling staff shortages. I would return, but if someone else suggests it. read more

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One of the main reasons that I go to New Orleans is for the food. My wife and I seek out the best places to have cajun and other unique acadian dishes. Wilma's did a great job of capturing the flavors and spirit of New Orleans. I had Shrimp and Grits and my wife a their New Orleans French Quarter Breakfast - which was Smoked Chicken, Shrimp and Sausage over cheesy grits in a tomato broth with an egg. We also had their Beignets and Cafe Du Monde/Chicory coffee. My wife said the bar made nearly perfect drinks - The food was great.... service was great... I loved it. I am quite pleased I can have this food in Wilmington. As for the duck pin bowling, yes, it's noisy and it could kill the ambiance, but just pretend it's a rattly old street car just outside and you'll feel happier! It is what it is - If it helps Wilma's stay in business than I don't mind it at all. Lastly, the dining area isn't large, so make reservations. We were lucky to get a seat. 4.5 stars! read more

Customer service is pretty good. They are always willing to fix issues. Unfortunately, there are always issues with my order... Don't bother with bowling--it's unreasonably expensive for only two lanes. Do try the smoked tuna dip (and pray you get real tuna in yours), shrimp + grits, bread pudding, and beignets. read more