William B's

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   Scott

   Las Vegas

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   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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   Ronald

   Chicago

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   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

   Milwaukee

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   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

   Chicago

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   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

   Chicago

   6 reviews

   2.0

   6 reviews

   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

   Chicago

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   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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   George

   VIP

   Chicago

   23 reviews

   5.0

   23 reviews

   Dined on January 27, 2025

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

   Both the food and the service were outstanding! Our server, Danielle, was very attentive and personable. We have been to many of the best steakhouses in the country and William B's ranks right up there with the best of them.
   

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   Sylvia

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 20, 2025

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

   their entire service team made you feel extra special and was very attentive! great place for a quiet intimate time away, no loud music or talking.. just peaceful and elegant ambience.
   

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   mary

   Houston

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 19, 2025

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

   The best service ever!!! Food was amazing and the crab cakes are soooo good.
   

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    Rachel

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

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

    Bryan was our server and he was very attentive. Although it took a while to get our food the experience was ok. I had a wedge salad, salmon with brussel sprouts and my husband had the steak and lobster with a side salad and we shared asparagus. Unfortunately I ended up with terrible food poising about 2 hours later. I cannot say what caused it other than the salmon or brussel sprouts as that is the only thing my husband and I didn’t share. We do love William B’s and have eaten at other ones.
    

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