Great! But prices were a bit steep. My family & I went…read morethere for lunch today. Quick service.

I ordered a hamburger ansmd reiterated no cheese on it. I got it to go. I went to my car, got in,…read moredecided to check my food before leaving and it had cheese on it. I took it back in and they remade it. They promised me no cheese on this one. I believed her. I left. When I went to eat the burger it had cheese on it. I couldn't eat it. I told them about it and they said I could get a free one next time. No thanks. Haven't eaten there since. This was a while back by the way.

I was staying in Lebanon for the night and found this place on Yelp. Good Reviews and a full…read moreparking lot were all I needed. I sat at the bar and was promptly served. It was pint night, so the bartender recommended staying with the shorties. The menu was expansive and the Smoked ribs looked great. I am a wing fanatic and they had a nightly special of 5 smoked wings and Saratoga chips for $9.99. The wings were meaty, juicy, tender, and smoky. Probably the best smoked wings I've ever had. There were plenty of Saratoga chips to go along with them and they were crispy and not too salty. Finished with a solid Old Fashioned. Highly Recommend and will be back.

Took my son and his gf for birthday. The pulled pork sandwich had barely a drizzle of sauce on it…read more Had to ask for more. I got a 2 pc fish basket. The first piece of fish was good but the 2nd pc was awful. It was mushy and didn't taste good. I told the waitress but she didn't seem to care. We didn't know the drink of the day which was red white and blue lemonade was alcoholic. We dont drink so had to refuse it when it came.

Fantastic food & great home cooking. We had an amazing smash-burger and some of the best fries I've…read moreever had. Amanda recommended the meal & she was 100% correct! They serve breakfast all day as well. This restaurant connects to the theater so you can watch a $5 movie after you eat. It's a little hard to find at first since it only has a little sign out front. It's right where the gps shows, just a small mom & pop restaurant. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed!

When walking in the cashier was very welcoming. It felt like a little diner and very homy. Our…read moreorder was Philly cheese steak fries, goetta grilled cheese, jalapeño poppers and a smoosh burger. Everything tasted amazing, the goetta on the grilled cheese was different but tasted perfect. The jalapeño poppers had a great kick to them. We will definitely be going back to try other menu items

We were so excited to try this while passing through. The "church basement" vibe didn't bother us…read moreat all, but we were still disappointed. I heard the country boy was really good. Chicken and waffles were good, but struggled to eat it without a knife. The weathervane was mediocre at best. Potatoes were sad and mushy on both plates. Overall the service was really what was lacking. She was friendly, took our order and never came back. No drink refills, no check. We sat there long enough to one by one use the restroom and decided we must pay at the counter. We did not feel like the whole food + experience equated to a great value for the money.

Like, Follow and Share - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17uVhe5sWi/…read more 975 S. South Street, Wilmington, Ohio (937) 366-6220 Website: https://theblackbirdwilmington.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577050103184 0600 - 3pm - Daily I'm always on the hunt for locally owned and operated places to support -- mostly because chain restaurants make me feel like I'm eating the same corporate dream in every town. #OverPricedUnderRated A longtime friend and BaldWhiteGuy supporter, Chris Georges, suggested the Black Bird. So I did what any responsible, waffle-motivated adult would do: I Googled it, packed the princess (my child, not royalty), and drove 27 minutes into the wilds of Wilmington for breakfast. I've got a long, complicated love affair with Wilmington -- R&L trucking memories, pay-lake fishing , horse shows, drive-in dates with a adorable dimpled accomplice, and pizza from a hole-in-the-wall called Generations Pizzeria, back before they went all boogie and built a real restaurant. #LongTimeSupporter. Somehow, The Black Bird flew under my radar. July 9, 2025, The new kid on the block, but already serving up breakfast like it's been doing it for decades. We rolled in on a day when Mother Nature decided to audition for a snow catastrophe. School canceled, and me coming off a 20-call shift with a five-hour fire standby -- so yes, I was hangry and exhausted. #ShowMeCoffeeandBacon The Black Bird's parking lot had room, the staff waved us in, and we were told to sit wherever we liked. I considered the window seat for the ambiance, then remembered the car thermometer read "well below zero" and chose survival over Instagram lighting. Good call -- the corner booth on the opposite side of the restaurant was cold, the window seats were colder, I'm sure. Service was prompt. Water for the princess, black coffee and water for me -- because coffee is a personality trait. The menu is a delightful problem: too many good choices. I solved this like a rational adult by ordering the dish that crams the most breakfast joy onto one plate. #MostImportantMeal #HealthyBoy I ordered the Two Birds Platter - 2 eggs over-easy, bacon, a waffle, and wheat toast. * Eggs: Perfectly cooked. Not a puddle of yolk, not a hockey puck. Just right. Hats off to the chef. * Bacon: I'm normally a "slightly underdone, floppy bacon" guy, but this was crispy in the best way -- not burnt, just proud. Definitely sandwich-worthy. #maybenexttime * Wheat Toast: Salted butter, golden brown, the kind of toast that makes you consider buying a toaster with feelings. * Waffle: The reason I drove 27 minutes. Warm, slightly sugary crunch on the outside, fluffy inside. If waffles had fan clubs, this one would be president. The Two Birds Platter was delicious and filling. Highly recommended. The princess went with French toast plus a side of bacon. Three thick slices of Texas-toast-style bread, perfectly cooked, topped with a berry compote that tasted like summer and probably a small sin against your A1C. #Diabetes #WilfordBrimley She couldn't finish it (too much food? impossible), so I heroically sampled. Verdict: wonderful. Staff kept my coffee above the half-cup threshold -- a service-level I judge all restaurants by. If your coffee dips below half, you're playing with my emotions (and your tip). Let's talk price * Two Birds Platter -- $11.00 -- Incredible value. Plenty of food. I left full and happy. * French Toast -- $11.00 -- Fair and generous portions * Side of Bacon -- $4.00 -- Two slices for four bucks? Either that pig was raised on caviar or someone's tipping the bacon farmer. Pricey, but tasty. * Coffee -- $3.00 -- Hot, and delicious. Kept my cup full and offered a to go cup (great touch). They asked small or big. I said big. They delivered a cup that could power a small village. It was Huge. Worth every penny. If you follow the BaldWhiteGuy, you know I have reservations about the prices of beverages at restaurants, but his was well worth the $3. May be drinking this cup till noon! #HowManyTimeCanYouRewarm Overall: fair prices, solid portions, and service that earned a generous tip. Final Review 4 out of 5 Bald Heads -- ‍‍‍‍ Positives * Locally owned and operated -- support your neighbors, not a corporate overlord. #ShopLocal * Great service -- attentive without hovering. * Plenty of food -- bring an appetite or a friend with a trunk. * Fair prices -- especially for the main plates. * Huge to-go coffee -- caffeine for days. Negatives * Bacon price -- delicious, but my wallet cried a little. * Thermostat -- it was cold enough to make my bald head regret life choices. Turn up the heat, Black Bird. #DontBeCheap If you're in Wilmington and you like breakfast, brunch, or lunch that treats you like a person and not a number, fly into The Black Bird. Tell them BaldWhiteGuy sent you, and tell the waffle I'll be back -- probably sooner than my cholesterol would advise.

Everything went well. Timing to get seated, service and food was all excellent. Our toddler did…read morewell with the wixi stix toy. The baby was able to nibble on some fries , my fried chicken was superb with just enough seasoning and fell off the bone. What's pictured is the lamb shank my boyfriend got and it fell off the bone. Everything was just right. Our toddler got the grilled cheese and fries. My vegetables tasted like they had just been picked from the garden. I tried the cranberry apple cider cocktail and it was good, but tasted a little watered down or needed more flavor to it. That was my only complaint but not a big one. The ambiance was farmhouse and rustic, I loved the wooden staircase and you feel the antiquated atmosphere from the 1800's.

Abysmal service that caters to elderly townies who are there every night. If that's not you, you'll…read morewait 15 minutes to be asked if you want a drink of water.

We were in need of a special Comfort Food meal and Village Family Restaurant delivered. Especially…read moreenjoyed the Cole Slaw.

We have a long history with various owners of this restaurant…read more New Owners have a huge challenge to overcome Old style diner ambience, menu, and presentation Some meals are excellent; some not B/C restaurant at Renaissance did not announce closure, we had Plan B at Village. First impressions - Still a gaggle of employees hanging out at checkout and No help to diners -- no greeting, no eye contact, no attempt to help - LOTS of phones.... Patio was empty, and we selected a table -- BIG MISTAKE We soon discovered that patio and patio tables had NOT been cleaned recently.... Lots of bees, flies -- Basic Cleaning is in order.... Beef Hot Shot is excellent We determined that our server had been serving here for 2 years and she had NO clue as to what style Ribs were available - she appeared 5 minutes later and declared "Texas Style Ribs;" NOT.... Rib night - Thursday is fine Looking forward to a Health Department report on Village Family Restaurant.

Saturday mid day so not busy as downtown Middletown is pretty quiet but glad we stopped in!…read more Excellent burgers/fries and Rachel was VERY pleasant and did it all! Marvin Burger and Mushroom Burger for Val and I. We travel around for local businesses and to try different burgers and this one was delicious. Heard they are opening one in Lebanon and will go there as it's closer to home for us and will take friends. Support local businesses!!!

Let's start with we were directed so sit for dine in and took so we took a menu with us. She said…read moreshe would come to our table and take our order. After 15 minutes she decided to clear a table in a non busy restaurant. Feeling ignored we got up and left. The appearance of the restaurant wasn't the best inside and neither were a few or the people waiting on to go orders. There was a strong smell of grease but probably because they have wings so I can't discount this place for smell. We tried to go to a local place to give business but they lost us by ignoring us. We decided on a different local place which I will review next time

I came for the fried chicken, and the Golden Lamb delivered. Yum! We drove 45 minutes to Lebanon…read morefor lunch and it was worth it. I didn't think I would like the sauerkraut ball appetizer, but I did. The server suggested we have the salad for starters and I'm glad we did. Delicious dressing, crispy lettuce. The fried chicken though: juicy, flavorful, hot, crispy. Everything I was drooling for! Served with mashed potatoes (average, a little too thin in my opinion as a mashed potato connoisseur) and veggies. Hubs loved his short rib sandwich which and slaw. The decor fits their history as the oldest continuously operating inn in Ohio. We ate in a newly refreshed dining area that apparently was the original dining room, decorated with authentic Shaker antiques -- light, clean and airy. Lovely refinished wood floors, Shaker wooden chairs. It feels comfortable and real, not stuffy and old -- even though it's steeped in history. Our server was super friendly and attentive but not too much so. We parked in the big lot adjacent to the establishment. It wasn't crowded when we were there, but reservations are accepted in the more formal-ish dining room (flip flops not preferred). There is also a more casual tavern attached - apparently same menu.

What a fun historic place to sneak around and eat at. Not that you have to sneak. Walking around…read morethe halls of such a historic building and getting to peak into some rooms that famous and infamous people have stayed in is such a neat experience. Presidents to Annie Oakley have been to this place. The food at the restaurant was delicious. They offer a wide range of food and drinks, mocktails and alcoholic options. Alll the staff was so attentive, making sure the table had everything and refilled waters often! Will definitely come again when I'm back in O-H, I-O!