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Williamson's Restaurant & Bar

Restaurant Bar Family restaurant Banquet hall Gastropub

One of the Most Revieweds in New Lenox


Address

1490 W Maple St, New Lenox, IL 60451, United States

Website

www.williamsonsrestaurantandbar.com

Contact

+1 815-485-8585

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (1.5K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 11 am to 10 pm
  • Wednesday: 11 am to 10 pm
  • Thursday: 11 am to 10 pm
  • Friday: 11 am to 10 pm
  • Saturday: 11 am to 10 pm
  • Sunday: 11 am to 10 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (23) great (17) time (13) chicken (10) service (9) shrimp (9) prices (7) portions (7) soup (7)
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  • 5/5 Chris P. 1 year ago on Google
    The food and service was outstanding! I would recommend and the Wife and I would definitely go back if ever out that way in the future.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 DB T. 9 months ago on Google
    The service was great. The place is very comfortable. My waitress was amazing. My only problem was, the fried perch I had ordered, was not perch. It was a cheaper fish disguised as perch. I know this is more common than most think, but they gave me a lot of food for the money, so I'm good with it. Perch is very distinct, especially when it's fried up. No biggie but definitely may wanna check on that as that could be a lawsuit, especially if someone may have some allergy.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kathleen G. 5 months ago on Google
    Extensive menu, great prices and friendly service. Generous portions.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Naomi B. 2 years ago on Google
    The food was excellent. But our waitress seemed like she didn't like us because of our race. She was not pleasant. She never introduced herself to us and barely smiled even when my 1 yr old was trying to talk to her. When I saw her interactions with the other customers of a different race she was all teeth and conversation. Makes me want to get my food to go the next time. They need to get that together.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Leah L. 2 years ago on Google
    The Greek chicken is so good here, but so is the bread and butter. We always have a tasty meal and the portions are large so you’ll most likely have leftovers. Would recommend.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sugar 6 months ago on Google
    It's a cool place. The food was alright. The burgers were huge, some of the biggest I've seen. I really like that the burgers come with fries and soup and they bring bread to the table. For the prices, I'd like to see a little bit higher quality delivered on the food. I ordered my burger medium, but it came out medium rare to rare. I'm not really that picky, but someone else might have had a real problem with that. Fries could have also been cooked a bit longer for my preference as well. A little extra crisp would certainly help the fries out. All in all, what made my experience the most pleasant was the waitress. She was very personable and attentive.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bill H. 1 year ago on Google
    Arrived about 5pm on a Saturday night. No wait, plenty of available tables even when we left, unlimited parking. The wife had a big plate of shrimp and I had a large prime rib, both excellent. Drinks are very affordable, I had the Williamson's Spritz and it was so good I had two and they were only $7 apiece. The wife had a martini and two glasses of wine, also inexpensive. It's a really nice place and the dining patrons dress very casually, I liked that. We were both pleasantly surprised by what a good deal we got for our money. Next time we will bring friends.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ryan Z. 1 year ago on Google
    Lots! of selection! Bread, soup, and patty melt! Might just have to do it all again. Maybe is was the cheesecake or carrot cake?
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mike R. 1 year ago on Google
    Went for dinner. Had a great meal Great steaks good prices
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kaylynn B. 1 year ago on Google
    Food is always great, large portions and fresh tasting. The prices are very reasonable too, especially for the quality of food. We loved the spinach artichoke dip in the bread bowl.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Keith W. 1 year ago on Google
    Very good food and very friendly staff. Big portions of food with enough for another meal. Every time we have been there we have not had one bad thing from the menu. I highly recommend this place.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 John C. 4 years ago on Google
    My family and I went here after a wake. We got seated right away and the staff was really friendly. Prices a little higher than normal, but you got large portions of food so it balances out. Great place for a special occasion or a casual dinner. Would definitely recommend to others.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Veronica C. 1 year ago on Google
    I am very disappointed in the stuffed shrimp appetizer. It was so rubbery. But I ate it anyway because its 16.99! I love this appetizer but today they must have a new chef or something. Also, the waiterss was so dry. No smile. Just blank stare taking my order. I'm spending my money for something that so far is not worth it. I'll come back and let u know how my salmon tastes when it gets here. Ok my salmon is absolutely delicious but my veggies taste like water. And just another dissatisfaction. Can't win. On top of that I'm paying so much for a so so experience. The only great thing was my conversation and the salmon.

  • 5/5 Joel A. 2 years ago on Google
    Great food, good selections on the menu, great service , very clean and good prices. Took the family and definitely going back.

  • 1/5 Julie K. 6 months ago on Google
    Absolutely disgusted by this restaurant. We ordered over $120 worth of food and half was never made. The 'manager', (and I use that word extremely lightly, argued with us non stop and would not remake the food. Would not provide the owners name or number and decided to hang up on us twice! I really hope the 'manager' knows exactly who this customer is. I will NEVER order from here again and will be contacting the owner. I cannot believe they treat their customers this way. She was extremely rude and cut us off numerous times. She definitely needs a course in restaurant management for sure.

  • 1/5 Katy S. 7 months ago on Google
    I wanted to take my son out for for a nice birthday dinner. And Think we would’ve enjoyed a fast food place more. We ordered the “stuffed” shrimp for an app, it was nothing as described. It was a sloppy cakey mess. I spent $16 for that app and ate one of the shrimp. The sauce was so sweet and it was just dough. My salad was warm and the margarita was syrup. Not to mention we had little bugs (assuming gnats) flying around us and our food the whole time. When I mentioned that the shrimp wasn’t what I was expecting and not as declined I was told “there’s nothing they can help if I just don’t like it”

  • 5/5 Sean D. 2 years ago on Google
    We decided to try Williamsons for the first time despite living here for years. The food was all solidly good. No complaints. Nothing was specialty food level but was all very well done. Good portion sizes. Southern combo for me (1/2 fried chicken + 1/2 slab ribs, soup, fries and veggie), special for my wife (steak and stuff shrimp, potato, soup and veggies), daughter got fried shrimp platter. Then she wanted the chocolate cake (huge piece, very good) and cookie monster for us to split. We all took plenty of leftovers home. Waitress was fantastic. We will be back.

  • 4/5 DaVinci W. 7 months ago on Google
    Huge portion, quick service and the atmosphere was 👌 perfect. This is a great place to relax, and enjoy a good meal.

  • 3/5 William J. 7 months ago on Google
    This one was a idk. I went into it with high expectations. It was three of us and the other two people i went with have been there plenty of times before. Food- well they said theres was good, one got a burger and the other orange chicken. They loved it i got the southern special(i believe) it was a rib and fried chicken. The chicken lacked flavor it just tasted like flour no salt or pepper. It was just plain. And the rib well all you tasted was barbecue sauce. It needed some salt and pepper. But the chicken chowder and bread was excellent. Even the onion rings was good. Service- we had a new waiter she wasn't bad forgot some things here and there but i can understand being new. So it wasn't bad she was trying. Atmosphere- nice place very well designed. At a certain time they lower the lights it could be a good place for a date night. Well if you can find a table or booth off to its self somewhere. Conclusion- all in all it wasnt bad. Since it was my first time here i don't have a good comparison. But i am told they have amazing burgers...so thats what i will try next time.

  • 5/5 Lkg G. 1 year ago on Google
    Moderate prices $15-25 for sandwiches and fixings or dinner plates. Nice variety of choices. Good serving size. Wait staff friendly

  • 5/5 Nancy 1 year ago on Google
    Ate here yesterday. Great meal, fantastic service by Liz (who was very efficient, conscientious, & friendly). Very sad we have to be shocked with this now a days but also great to know there are good places like this around. Only problem was that cook needed to leave fries in longer. Were disappointingly soggy but all else was great thanks to Liz. Highly recommend this restaurant.

  • 3/5 Jon H. 10 months ago on Google
    Went for Father's day at 1pm. Their online menu had all sorts of great sandwiches for 10 to 15 bucks. We get there and all they have are the expensive dinner items on the menu. I said " we just came for sandwiches!" Oh no the lady said, it's Father's day. Everything was 3x the price and cost my kids a fortune. I felt like it was a bait and switch operation. I should have got up and left but didn't want to embarrass my kids.

  • 2/5 Ruth 11 months ago on Google
    I visited Williamson Saturday before Mother's Day 2023. It was not my first visit. What I didn't like was how small the Tables are for a Party of 4 Full-size Adults. We had 3 Appetizer Courses & the tables were VERY CRAMPED when the Appetizer Dishes were placed on our Table we, Party of 4, barely had enough room for our plates & drinks. I understand the fact of utilizing space but all the tables were so closely placed to each other in the Dining Areas. I don't think I will ever go back. Food no complaints.

  • 5/5 Chris 10 months ago on Google
    Waiter was very attentive and accommodated our need to get to the movie. He did a great job. Food was good too. French Onion Soup was really good. Our first time here. We will be back.

  • 5/5 Rachel M. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent food and excellent environment! Can't wait to go back to try something new. 😍

  • 5/5 Foxtrot A. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent food and service, great atmosphere and the prices aren't bad either. Big portions for the Italian pastas and the steak and grilled options are top class. Not a fan of the Reuben however, stick with the burgers, steaks, chicken and other grilled options - that's where they shine.

  • 5/5 Sara L. 1 year ago on Google
    Looking for a dining experience that blends traditional flavors with a modern twist? Look no further than Williamsons Restaurant and Bar! With 45 years of restaurant experience passed down from grandfather to son, and now to third-generation grandsons, they're experts in creating delicious meals that satisfy every craving. They blend celebrated traditional recipes with a new and modern approach to give you an elevated dining experience that's truly unforgettable. Every bite is a taste sensation, from classic dishes to innovative new creations. Come in and try for yourself - you won't be disappointed! 🍴🍸

  • 1/5 Nicole M. 2 years ago on Google
    My first time going here was great. My second time was very uncomfortable due to the staff. I decided to give them another chance the other day and wow were they bad. I sat at the bar area and the bar tender rolled his eyes when I told him I wanted to order food. Very rude service. I also got extremely bad food poisoning the next day. Think twice before coming here!

  • 5/5 Eric B. 1 year ago on Google
    We went here to celibate my wife’s birthday. David was our server and couldn’t have taken better care of us. Food was delicious and generous portions. Thank you very much for the delicious food and great service.

  • 3/5 kevin m. 1 year ago on Google
    I am going to be a little difficult here: we started with an order of calamari, it was overcooked and previously frozen. In all fairness I did not ask prior to ordering. They still tasted decent, just chewy as all anything. My wife had the pork chops again and she loved them, bringing one home for lunch at work the next day, it was accompanied with a sweet potato which she enjoyed as well, even mentioning that she was tempted to ask for another one, and a medley of cauliflower, broccoli and green beans that were all fresh when prepared but sitting in a warmer of some type so the green beans were way over done as well as the broccoli. I would think they could be kept mixed together cold and tossed in a steamer when ordered. These same vegetables accompanied my steak, which was decent enough, and it came with shrimp which were very good as well. I had garlic mashed potatoes and they were more pasty than I care for, actually way too wet. I also had the baked French onion soup and that was actually a disaster.

  • 4/5 Norah S. 1 year ago on Google
    Service was superb! Food was good too. French Onion Soup was much darker than expected, but very tasty and filling! Irish mule done well. Fries were soggy with grease. Could have used a few more secs of draining. Chicken fettuccine Carbona was a little heavy on the cooking wine. But, still happy eat the leftovers another day. ;)

  • 2/5 MIKE C. 2 years ago on Google
    Hello everyone. For an expensive place the food was ok. I had the chicken Alfredo carbonara and the soup was French onion. Now anybody who has read my reviews knows that i don't sugar coat anything but for the price we paid the food should have been great. The soup was too salty but tasty. The main dish was blah. Alfredo sauce is parmesan cheese with heavy cream. You're supposed ti taste the cheese. I didn't. There was very little sauce for the amount of noodles. The chicken was slightly over cooked and not enough of the mushrooms and peas. Was disappointed with the place.

  • 1/5 Madeline C. 1 year ago on Google
    I’ve been a couple of times but this past time convinced me not to go again. There were gnats everywhere and the staff didn’t seem to want to believe us about it. We completely lost our appetite and felt nauseous afterwards. Only good thing is the complementary bread with sweet butter.

  • 5/5 B b. 1 year ago on Google
    When we first walked in we were skeptical. Wow! Best coconut shrimp i ever had and the whiskey bbq rap was delicious a must stop in place

  • 5/5 Laura F. 1 year ago on Google
    I went there for my grandsons 8th grade graduation party.This was my first time there everything was so nice and clean. The food all looked so good and large quantity,my food was so tasty I loved it.

  • 5/5 M. D. 2 years ago on Google
    Food is always good. Service is great and the place is clean. I love the soups. The chicken dishes. Got to try the mozzarella sticks!!’ We also love the burgers. Owners are great too.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy-hour food
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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