Restaurants near South Wilmington

“Food is always good and totally affordable.”

“Cool Place good food cold drinks.”

“Babes is a great bar and reataraunt in Coal City. I stopped in on a Monday night after work to celebrate a friend's birthday and was not disappointed. Walking in the front door, the bar is open and inviting. There are gambling machines and a shuffle board table there to pass the time. I sat at the bar and was warmly greeted by Bri. I ordered a beer and a couple appetizers to start. The kitchen is in the front of the house so you can see your food prepared. The jalapeño poppers were a standard deep fried jalapeño with cream cheese, fried to a perfect brown crust on the outside and a creamy spicy inside. The cheese curds are an above average variety. The batter is salty and crunchy which pairs perfectly with the melted gooey cheese on the inside. Next up was the burger. I ordered a hamburger and fries which was recommended by everyone in the place. It did not disappoint. Grilled to order and seasoned with the confidence of an experienced cook. If you are in the area and want a great meal at a great place, stop in and check them out. I know I will be back when I'm in town.”

“The building is due for a paint job, but inside the dining area is clean and bright and very comfortable for dining. Reasonable prices on a page of sandwiches and the same for the chicken dinners. The soup is served hot, thick, and full of substance. The chicken arrive hot with a nice crisp coating and moist tender meat inside. Several dessert pies to choose from. (We had to get pie, it was 3/14 Pi day) and ours was fresh/delicious. Plenty of parking and a great place to eat after a day of antiquing.”

“The Cove will forever be my go to morning stop before I start my day. I love LOVE the protein coffees, the shakes when I didn’t have time for a lunch, and the boosted teas for an extra kick in the butt without all the sugar!💪🏼 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ all the way around from atmosphere, staff, and drinks/snacks! Thankful for you guys!”

“My daughter & I stopped here the other night for dinner. The food and sercice was absolutely amazing!”

“We had a great night for a work gathering! Highly recommend!!”

“Personally, I’ve been to this establishment and I have nothing but good things to say. I’ve noticed nothing BUT positive things about this place and ive been very privileged to have been here. It was an awesome experience. Good people, good beer! What’s not to like about it? After a few hours hanging out here, I’ve decided that I need to come back for more great memories. Thank you for allowing me to stop by and have a bit of fun!”

“great service, quality food. this place is great!!!”

“Had a great breakfast. Nice folks.”

“first time ordering there food and definitely give it a 10/10. hoagie and chicken Parm sandwich cooked perfectly! would definitely go back again and plan to!”

“They give generous potions and their food is always fresh”

“Best bar food ever!! Audrey was our server and she is absolutely amazing!! She ensured we were served promptly, our food was hot and the beers cold!! Hands down, best bar in the area!!”

“Visited the Clubhouse Coal City with former classmates tonight & had an absolutely awesome dinner. Bloody Mary was top notch & one of our friends ordered a caramel Apple Martini that looked scrumptious 🥰 I ordered the much talked about ribs & was not disappointed ❣️❣️❣️They were fall off the bone tender; dripping with deliciousness ❤️❤️The sauce was a fabulous complex of flavors that satisfies every point on your palate - a 10 star delight on a plate🤩🤩 Salad was super fresh with just the right amount of added extras 😉I ordered the mashed potatoes & again the seasoning was right on point. Service was excellent 😍 I guarantee you I will be back, with more people, as this restaurant does not disappoint!!!”

“Excellent staff, lots of laughs, great music inside and outside!!”

“Folks!! I do declare that TROMBLEY’s got the rootinest tootinest pumpkin patch this side of the Pacific! At CHOMNKY’s pub and roadside hole they care about one thing and one thing only: family, beer, and the jolly green giant! Thank you!”

“Good food at a fair price. Homemade😀”

“My husband and I love Mimi’s! Their coffee is delicious and they have a lot of drink options. We always get their jalapeño bacon egg cheese bagel - it’s amazing ✨

They are always quick with service, friendly, and it’s always clean inside. We love the atmosphere too and have been frequent customers since we moved to Wilmington!”

“The fella behind the counter was very passionate about his pizza making it appeared he was the only one but was in complete control. He was very kind to me and my family! We brought our son of 8 months he was accommodated. The cheese sticks stuck out to man hot damn they were good extra marinara sauce required because the sauce is just a good!! Knock your socks off sauce I called it. The pizza was great not sag or flop on the crust I love it that way. Very reasonable pricing! Great parking”

“Chelsea Handler is the best bartender. Very attentive and knows my order before I even order it!”

“I drive over 45 minutes to get here when I feel like going on a road trip to come and enjoy this place and its food. Amazing people and the environment is so beautiful I feel like I am eating at a Route 66 museum”

“best dumpling soup! best country atmosphere!!”

“We absolutely love New China. We probably eat there at least once a week, always have amazing service. The food is always delicious.”

“Great place to have a cold one and enjoy the Atmosphere”

“Best burgers EVER!!! Been going here since I was a kid, it's a tradition to go get "Perk Burgers" after getting a live Christmas tree. Great food, and the owners are always super nice to all!!!”

“I spotted a pub, a nice brick structure attached to a house. Like many neighborhood pubs, the sign showed the Old Style beer logo. I walked in through the doors. I attracted attention. Nobody cared that I had insisted on wearing a mask. I looked unfamiliar.A woman called out, "How are you doing, sweetie?" "Oh, I'm fine. Passing through. I stopped for Tom's Sweet Corn, and need to stretch my legs." A man smiled, "So, you're not a local." I thought, "It would take a lifetime to become a local. All I need to do is sit down and order an Old Style." "I live over in Streator," I offered, hoping to look local enough. A woman squealed, "I'm from Streator!" "How about that. I'm thirty miles east of Streator and I meet a neighbor!" I excused myself. I had downed an extra large soda at Jimmy Johns in downtown Kankakee.The rest rooms shared a sink in the hall between the biffys. The wood door suggested an age of one hundred years old or more. Wood gets drier and lighter as it ages. The door handles reminded me of the late Nineteenth Century, just a touch hand made.I wondered, "Should I buy a bar stool buddy a shot to say thanks for a clean restroom?" I walked over to the bar. I spotted a freezer stocked with six dollar frozen pizzas. Not one vegan pizza I felt sure. Hunger had arrived. A set of coolers showed off all the cans for sale. "Might I buy a Coke?" The woman bartending probably owned the bar. "Sure, that will be a dollar". Thank you I said as I gave her two dollars. "It's only a dollar, hon." "I wish to show my gratitude," I said with a smile."What brings you this way?" said the man who deduced my traveling status. "I was in Kankakee." "Kankakee? What brought you to Kankakee?" "I'm learning how to be a census taker. I count twenty at the pub. Let me write that down." He laughed. I had satisfied his curiosity by making him laugh. "You take care of yourself, hon," said the one woman who greeted me first when I came inside. "Yes, please take care of yourself, too. I'll be back".It seemed like the right thing to say. I stepped out the door into the rays of a sun setting to the west. A John Deere gator, a blend between a tractor and a golf cart, proceeded towards Tom's corn. I spotted a few more as I drove to Tom's to score a dozen sweet ears.Tom's yard looked like a John Deere commercial. One farmer arrived pulling a hay wagon full of people behind his yellow and green John Deere tractor. A man set at the wheel of his gator, closest to the picnic table where awaited the corn. "Hey, I bet you're Tom!" "That's right, I'm Tom." "Are you hosting a corn roast, Tom?" "Nope, it's a community gathering." "Might I pick out a few ears?" "Sure, hello yourself. There's the cash box. Put in what you want. Put in nothing. Take all you want."I started to fill a plastic bag after sliding two dollars in the slot cut in the cash box. I thought that fair for six ears. "What's the event, Tom?" "It's a community picture. We just repainted our town sign, and fixed up the landscaping." I hadn't noticed. People kept arriving in vans, by car and even by ATV. "Is this a Lions Club project?" "Nope. We disbanded our club. The national wanted too much money every year. We just do our own community club. A long time resident left money in a will for the sign".He patted the seat of his gator. "Any body need a ride." The sign stood right across the street. "Thank you, Tom. How long will you be picking sweet corn?" "Straight through Labor Day. You drive through often?" "First time by. Have a good night."I counted twenty people walking over from the pub. It looked as if every two hundred citizens of Reddick planned to pose, smiling at the sunset. Soon, I”

“Food was fantastic! Will definitely order again! Thank you!”

“I didn't try the food yet because I had just ate but the bartender was super friendly and everybody all the patrons were really cool felt like an old friend”

“Best Mexican good! Very authentic. HUGE portions! very affordable!”

“The Garage On Water Sports Bar in Wilmington is quickly becoming a local favorite, especially during Catfish Days weekend. Tucked along the scenic Millrace at 116 S Water Street, this spot blends small-town charm with big energy. This will be a great place to watch the Wildcat games or to celebrate after another Cat win. The place was crowded all weekend long, drawn by the cold drinks, friendly staff, and the live performances that make you linger longer than planned. It’s the kind of place where locals gather, visitors feel at home, and the music never misses.”