Willhoites Restaurant

100% Local

Phone: (817) 481-7511

The name Willhoite's came from the name that Andrew Willey 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 area to have electicity 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 you eat now may have been the wash rack, the oil storage area or beside the indoor kerosene pump, but the history of the Willhoite Garage is a part of Willhoite's Restaurant; a part that the owner has authentically restored as much as possible. Come back in time with us as you walk into the garage-like atmosphere to wet your whistle at our fully stocked bar, or work your way thru our never ending salad bar and Texas sized buffet. For more information on our banquet services and catering, please follow the links to your left. We thank you for coming to our site and please don't hesitate to call us or stop in and see what "Willhoites" is all about