William B's

William B's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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1. G

   George VIP

   Chicago25 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was delicious. Our server Danielle is the absolute best! Karen at the front is an absolute treasure.
   

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   L T VIP

   Chicago3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 23, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Never disappointed, it always meets my expectations!
   

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   Becky

   Chicago5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 19, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Danielle was a great waitress and the host was great also. Didn't catch her name though....
   

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   Scott

   Las Vegas6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our server Nina was fantastic. She was the nice and friendly. On top of her game with refills, checking up on us and making sure everything was good. As we sat there she had alot of requests to be seated in her section. I definitely see why.
   

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   KellyD

   Chicago10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Wonderful people, amazing food and great atmosphere!!
   

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   Ronald

   Chicago2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The food, drinks and service were top notch. The decor seems a little dated but is in very good condition. Restaurant was clean and well kept. Our server was great. She was very friendly but didn’t over do it. This is our favorite place for steaks in all of Central Illinois.
   

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   Donald

   Milwaukee1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Outstanding service was provided by Nina ! Food was great and plentiful Definitely go back
   

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   Phil

   Chicago1 review

   2.0

   Dined on February 2, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 1

   William B’s is trying to be an upscale dining experience, but it’s missing some key details that would truly elevate it. If they want to compete with the best, they need to refine their atmosphere—white tablecloths, dimmer lighting, and better music would go a long way in creating the ambiance of a fine dining establishment. Right now, the environment feels more like an extension of the casino rather than a high-end restaurant. Another detail that detracts from the experience is the clunky name badges on the servers. This isn’t a blackjack table—it’s a steakhouse. Let the service speak for itself rather than making the staff wear oversized identifiers. As for the food, it was good, and the service was excellent. However, despite the restaurant only being half full, our meal still took 2.5 hours, and our server (who was great) apologized for the delay. It’s pretty clear the kitchen is understaffed, which puts a strain on the entire experience. One of the bigger issues seems to be the restaurant’s clientele. I’d bet 75% of the patrons are eating for free, comped for their gambling. This means Boyd Gaming doesn’t have much incentive to cater to paying customers. But maybe that’s the problem—if they worked harder to attract the general public, that percentage could shift. Overall, the meal was fine, but there is so much room for improvement. Right now, it’s not even in the conversation when people are deciding between Jonah’s or Connected for a night out. William B’s isn’t in the running at all. That’s the level they should aspire to, but they’re not there yet.
   

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   BRIAN

   Chicago6 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on February 1, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Just okay expected higher end. Steak had very little flavor
   

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    L T VIP

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    William B's, East Peoria IL. Great food, excellent service, inviting ambience!
    

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