Willhoite's

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432 S Main St
Grapevine, TX 76051
Willhoite's is one of the most unique restaurants in Texas, but it is also one of the oldest and most historical buildings in Grapevine! Built in 1914, the building first served as a dry goods store and was used for a time as a theater. In 1919, it was transformed into the first automotive garage in Grapevine. The name Willhoite's came from the name that Andrew Wiley Willhoite and Bart H. Starr used for their garage business, the first one-stop service station in the city with auto repair, battery re-building, tire sales and service, auto parts and accessories, and wrecker service. Willhoite's garage was also the local dealer for Attwater-Kent batteries, radios and the Vulcan wind-driven battery charger, which made it possible for many families in outlying areas to have electricity in their homes. In 1936, Ted Willhoite joined his father in the business and at that time, the first electric gasoline pump and hydraulic auto lift were installed. Ted Willhoite closed the garage and retired in 1975. Where diners eat now may have been the wash rack, oil storage area, or beside the indoor kerosene pump, but the history of Willhoite's Garage is a part of Willhoite's Restaurant; a part that the owner has restored as authentically as possible. Our Texas-sized buffet, delightful sandwiches and scrumptious appetizers are available now at Willhoite's instead of gasoline, oil and auto service, but the proud tradition of THE BEST is still the underlying priority of Willhoite's. We hope you'll enjoy our Texas hospitality and come back to visit us often!

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Rich P.
12/8/2025

Went here during the Christmas Capitol of Texas Weekend. Had the buffet, it was very good. Wide variety of sausages, beef, lasagna, salad, and sides. The overall theme is a classic, renovated...

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Hannah N.
12/14/2025

Not a place that would normally interest me, but my friend chose it for our monthly meet up mainly because we wanted to walk around the area. We came in for an early lunch and to try their buffet....

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Les G.
10/5/2025

I hadn't been to Willhoites in years, and it hasn't changed a bit. Live band rockin' out. Good service by a waitress e ss or at the bar. We didn't eat anything, but they have a nice buffet, or you...

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Olivia E.
9/24/2025

$15 AYCE buffet you can't beat it! Especially on a day during grapefest! Plus my littles eat free. Winning! Best deal on the block. Not the fanciest food but not bad all American faire. It's very...

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Samer L.
12/4/2025

Super fresh salad and huge variety of veggies. Welcoming my staff and reasonable price for a lunch buffet

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