Papa Willies Bar and Grill
$ • American, Bars, Seafood
Hours:
4105 N Lecanto Hwy, Beverly Hills
(352) 746-1770
About Papa Willies Bar and Grill
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Papa Willies Bar and Grill Reviews
As they say first impressions are everything.
Our first experience was sub par overall.
We were greeted by Lisa F. behind the bar today
She Seemed very attentive. Took our order, food came out quickly, Food was just ok, maybe a 3 .
We were finishing up during shift change. This is where things went south. We wanted our second beer, never happened, Sam totally ignored our empty bottles, plus the lady waiting next to us. Sam was only interested in the new.Customers (...read full review
The food is consistently good here, and the service and attitudes of the wait staff are just as consistently awful. Our final visit was last night, when table service was non-existent and an argument occurred at the bar when they refused to pay their entertainment. There are many great brand-new choices for dining in the area, Papa Willie’s needs to clean house if they wish to stay relevant.
First time coming there on Friday actually to watch my landlord band play HWY 94 and decided to grab a bite while I was there. Customer service was amazing and atmosphere was as equal. The food was amazing and fresh. I would and will come back again.
Menu
Hours
| Monday | 10AM - 11PM |
| Tuesday | 10AM - 11PM |
| Wednesday | 10AM - 11PM |
| Thursday | 10AM - 11PM |
| Friday | 10AM - 11PM |
| Saturday | 10AM - 11PM |
| Sunday | 10AM - 11PM |
Papa Willies Bar and Grill offers good food at reasonable prices, along with friendly service. Specialties like fried catfish with homemade tartar sauce and fried shrimp with loaded potatoes are popular dishes. The restaurant can get loud when full, and service may be slow at times. Outdoor seating is available, though some customers have reported concerns with homeless individuals approaching them.
The staff, including the bartenders, is friendly and quick to serve drinks, creating a welcoming atmosphere. The food generally arrives as expected, which is a rare positive in today's industry. However, some customers have experienced slow and inconsistent service, including long waits for drinks and the bill, and occasional mistakes.
The restaurant is wheelchair accessible, making it easy for everyone to enjoy. It is a great local spot to meet the community, with friendly staff and tasty food, despite some service hiccups. Customers have described it as a "great hang-out spot" with a "great atmosphere" where they can "meet new people" and "enjoy the friendly bartenders."