BILLY’S

Restaurant · Roanoke

BILLY’S

Restaurant · Roanoke

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102 Market St SE, Roanoke, VA 24011, USA

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Refined American cuisine, Billy's BBQ sauce, smokehouse burger, Caesar salad  

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+1 540 206 3353
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Billy Norikey

Google
Amazing food!! The Billy's BBQ sauce was absolutely divine. I got the smoke house burger with a side of fries not expecting too much. I asked for a medium rare and they delivered!!! 🔥🔥 The service was prompt and courteous. Great waiters and front of house employees. Caesar salad dressing was light, tangy and delicious. I only found the mirror wall to be a bit tacky but that's personal preference.

Angela Ferraioli

Google
Average food with great service, decor could do with an update. We had just left the hatch after a terrible experience and so were very happy with Krista’s bright and bubbly service 🥰 Food was just ok. I had the pork chop and my husband the rib eye. My pork chop was moist and side well cooked, it just lacked a depth in flavor. My husbands rib eye was flattened and spiced, which was not to his taste. We both shared the crème brûlée for dessert which was very good, really liked the addition of fresh fruit and cream 💗 Decor was incredibly old and seats not that comfortable- could definitely do with an update.

Bunny Hamer

Google
Good food, good service, good Sunday brunch menu and had a great view of the passerby’s coming in after a graduation. The pimento on the stuffed fried tomato stack was very flavorful. Our group also enjoyed the French toast, chicken and biscuits, steak and eggs, and the Bloody Mary bar. There were numerous separate dining areas that help to keep the noise level to a minimum. Street parking was non existent but the garage wasn’t too far away.

K. M

Google
The food is always great! The presentation is awesome! The service is consistently friendly and professional. Parking is ridiculous since it's downtown which is why I'm giving 4 stars. Once you actually get into the restaurant, you're in for a treat.

Darrell Taylor

Google
We had a very nice experience at Billy's! We were celebrating our 30 th anniversary.. ..they treated us very well and they were very professional. We had the great Strawberry salad.. and crab cake appetizer.

brian hammond

Google
Food was killer and service was awesome. I wish I remembered our waitresses name because she deserves a shoutout. Made the whole experience that much better.

Bluelionpiper

Google
Billy's is primarily a steak house on the higher end of things for what Roanoke has to offer. The offerings have changed a little bit over the years but the food has been and continues to be the primary attraction. The hostess sat us quickly and our waitress was attentive and engaging. My wife and I always order rare steaks which is hard to get cocked right for some reason, but these steaks were cocked closer to rare than average. The reason this is a 3 star review is because of the atmosphere. The dinning room is a bit dated, which is fine, but they supposedly require "neat dress" per the sign on the front door. To me, that's business casual, or at least a golf shirt. Holes in a dirty work shirt, torn muscle shirts, torn blue jeans, and the like should be a no go, yet the staff did nothing. Now if you want to get a good steak and dress casually, there's a steak house on top of a hill that you can go to and they aren't $30 to $40 a plate. Anyway, the TL;DR service is good, staff is great, food is good to great, atmosphere is meh. If you're looking for a place to dress up for a special occasion, maybe go somewhere else, if you want one of the best steaks in town then you're in luck. Oh and they gave us a cute little card for our anniversary, which was super sweet. Again, great staff.

Bill Haegele

Google
Food is fantastic and the service is outstanding. Timing of each course was perfect. I had prime rib with mashed potatoes and asparagus. My wife had the stab cakes, and her sister had the chicken. All were cooked perfectly and were delicious. My wife and I had key lime cheesecake and her sister had the limoncello cheesecake. Perfect way to end an outstanding meal.
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Manuel M.

Yelp
On May 23, 2012 Billy's, as we know it today, re-opened after extensive renovations. For this reason this year Billy's is celebrating its 13th Anniversary. Ever since I moved to Roanoke and ate at Billy's for the very first time, it has been my favorite restaurant. Not only to dine on special occasions, but my philosophy has been that you can make any day special by dining at Billy's. Then why did I only give it 4 Stars on my last visit and review. I invite you to go back and read this review and view my photographs that accompany this review. I consider it one of my best reviews of a restaurant I have always loved in good times as well as in hard times. After being awarded the Triad Yelper of the Year 2024 Award at the Yelpies Award Ceremony last year, an event that honored the highest-performing Yelp Elites, I decided that it would be appropriate this year to go back to this restaurant and write a follow-up review, since my initial review was one of my reviews that contributed to me obtaining this highly esteemed Award. I made my reservation through Open Table requesting a table for four located in a bright area of the restaurant. Since it was for 6:15pm, I knew that at this early time, taking up a table for four would not be an inconvenience for the restaurant since it would not be full. The management was kind enough to assign me table 24, located in the center area next to the front window facing the historic Roanoke City Market Building; and when I arrived, the Host warmly greeted me and graciously escorted me to this table. However, when my server Steve found out that I would only be the one seated at that table, he almost drew a fit and asked me why I was seated at a table for four (being selfish and only thinking of his tip). I quickly answered back with: "I requested this table." He then went directly to the Host's station to speak with one of the managers at hand. And when he found out that I was writing a review of my dining experience at this restaurant, he immediately changed his attitude towards me and me being his customer at his table for four. My server Steve was very knowledgeable and did an excellent presentation of the specials of the day, the items on the menu, how I could add a lobster tail to a steak and make it a Surf and Turf. In fact, you can say he was a Master salesman, but what he didn't realize was that I not only had taught the Salesmanship course in a college years ago, but I had been the Business & Economics Division Head of the college years ago. He took my order. To start off with, I ordered a Raspberry Basil Mocktail and a 3 Bacon wrapped Scallops appetizer. My server pointed out that each scallop was $13. I gave him a look like for me an excellent dining experience was priceless, and he didn't need to be pointing out the prices of my order. Afterwards I would have a Caesar Salad, and for my main course I ordered an 8oz Filet Mignon medium rare with an enhancement of a Lobster Tail. I also ordered a Mushroom Demi sauce for my Filet and my Cheddar Smashed Potatoes to be Loaded. By now, he knew who he was dealing with, and didn't mind that I was seated at one of his 4 person tables. Besides, he had two 6 person tables next to mine that he had to deal with. I'll admit this, he did have style. Every item of my order was cooked to perfection and delivered at the right timing. And even the rolls with butter were fresh and arrived hot to my table. And you know that I judge a good restaurant by the quality and freshness of the bread and butter they serve. As the Grand Finale of my meal I ordered a Limoncello Cake at my server's suggestion and it was amazing. I had an extraordinary dining experience and I think I taught my server a lesson of how to treat his guests because you never know who they will be.
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Nicole W.

Yelp
The food was SO good! I went for lunch and throughly devoured my burger. I ordered fries as a side, and they were delicious. The restaurant was clean and well laid out. The ambivalence was hip and classic. Our waiter was friendly and helpful. I can't wait to go back and try the grilled pimento sandwich that my colleague ordered and said was delicious
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Steph B.

Yelp
Billy's is a great restaurant for steaks, whiskey and more! Whether you are alone, or with a party of 12, I am positive you will enjoy the experience.
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Emily K.

Yelp
I was in town for a conference and read about Billy's, which was a short walk from my hotel. I heard that they prefer reservations but I was eating solo, so I headed in to the bar. It was a warm atmosphere and the bartenders were attentive and helpful. I started with one of their seasonal cocktails, which was delicious, then got a basket of rolls and my steak with a blue cheese crust, which was absolutely delicious. I then took their chocolate mousse cake to go to eat back in my hotel. I would absolutely come back when back in Roanoke!
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J E.

Yelp
I've been to Roanoke many times over the years and had always seen Billy's, but never stopped in until this most recent visit. It's a more upscale type establishment offering steaks and seafood. The menu has the typical items on it, but they do a decent job adding some interesting items, like their seafood platter and blackened Mahi. Service was decent and attentive. The food was pretty good! I loved the spice on the blackened Mahi and their wedge salad was also really good. Their calamari was actually freshly battered and fried, so it wasn't rubbery, hard, overly crusty, or bland. The sauce on it was pretty decent as well. Overall, a very nice experience was had by all - Definitely would return!

Robin H.

Yelp
Disappointing Dinner with a group of 6. Dining room was at least 80 degrees since the blinds hadn't been closed. Everyone (save myself) ordered alcohol, so I had to ask 3 times, and finally my date a 4th time for sweetener for my tea. Friends said the oysters were good - which they opted for in lieu of paying $60 for 6 scallops a wedge salad with blue cheese was literally swimming in dressing - but maybe exacerbated by the hot dining room? Braised short ribs received high praise (a guest who's in the restaurant business indicated it's one of their best sellers). Sadly, I choose the cheese tortellini stroganoff. Needless to say, desert will be antacids
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Sia K.

Yelp
Came here for a wedding party. Went upstairs to the 2nd floor I believe and had a banquet room. Was such an amazing area and restrooms on the same floor. Had their bloody marry and it was delicious! Also their brunch they offer for big parties was so delicious! Had gravy with fried chicken bacon and omg soo good! Definitely need to come back and try their regular menu. The service was amazing too we had our own server and bartender
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Jillian P.

Yelp
Reservations for Sunday brunch. Food was pretty good service was a little slow because it was so crowded. Cool place lots of rooms and tables. The fancy bacon app is not worth it. It just had blueberry jelly on it, kind of weird. Eggs Benedict was delicious.

Dene K.

Yelp
It was a lunch portion of Blackened Grouper. Not priced on the menu as it was the daily special, but price shouldn't matter and I didn't ask. It was okay, nice, not particularly flavorful but okay. It came with a side....I chose grilled asparagus. 4 spears. Thirty-three dollars? A side plate for bread or rolls, but none was offered. A three-dollar Coke. No refill offered. I tipped properly, but I won't return. Two stars, but five dollar signs. Nice place - quiet ambiance.
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Douglas C.

Yelp
Wow. Wow wow. This meal was so amazing and the service was great. My filet was so delicious and cooked to perfection. The sauce with the scallops was phenomenal . Run don't walk to Billy's
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Carol C.

Yelp
Consistently good food and good service. Try the bacon wrapped scallops for an appetizer. We will return (and have!)
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Cannie T.

Yelp
My fiancé and I got into Roanoke late on a Friday night. We walked around the old town area and decided to eat at Billy's. It was completely dead, very quiet with just one or two parties. We were greeted, had the opportunity to sit anywhere, and our waiter was great. He recommended to us entrees and he did not steer us the wrong way. My fiancé also starts his tips high and deducts it by any opportunity of poor service. Let's just say, from the great recommendations to his friendly personality, the waiter got his full tip. He even came back and thanked us, especially for it being a slower night and said we made his day. I would definitely recommend coming back. We both had their steaks and enjoyed them very much.

Bradley._. G.

Yelp
The food is awesome! But we went for lunch but brunch was still being served so we had to have brunch, mind you it was around 1pm. But that was the only downside. I highly recommend the lobster Mac and cheese!
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Scott Kayla P.

Yelp
Walked through downtown in search of some great food and awesome atmosphere. We nailed it by sitting in the bar area. The bartender was amazing, the food was spot on and we couldn't have been happier.
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Guillermo G.

Yelp
I had to admit I went to a steakhouse and didn't eat steak. I didn't plan on it to be that way. I just saw the photos for the lamb shank and deciddd to order it. It was a good choice (event he waitress said it was an excellent choice). The lamb was juicy and tender, and the sauce was tasty. It came over a bed of risotto, which was also very good. Service was overall good, although our server was a bit forgetful and the food did take a while. In the restaurant's defense, we were told the kitchen was backed up because in addition to regular Saturday dinner service they had lots of orders from people coming and going to the concert at the nearby park. Understandable. Still, the kitchen forgot two orders and made an extra one by mistake. Everything was made right with help of the manager. No worries. We went tot have a good time and we did.

Ken S.

Yelp
Everything was excellent. I had the prime rib, which was connect perfectly as was the asparagus. The drinks were delicious. Katie's service was terrific. I will definitely be back
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Courtney C.

Yelp
Came here for my anniversary lunch while running some errands in that area. This spot was recommended by a couple of people that live there . It didn't disappoint at all . Very welcoming staff. What the waitress didn't know , she didn't mind going to ask for me . The alcoholic drink that I got with Red Stag was so super delicious ! My first time having a French Drip & it was amazing ! Also suggest getting Flthe spicy crab and corn chowder !
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Natalie S.

Yelp
I have been here twice and had great experiences both times. I enjoyed the lamb chops, tuna wontons, crab cakes, mahi mahi, cajun alfredo, and butterfinger cheesecake. Service has been good both times and you can walk in without a reservation for weekday dinners.
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T. H.

Yelp
We only had dessert but the service was fast, friendly and honest. And the Lemoncello cake and chocolate mousse cake were both delicious - light, airy, smooth and soooo yummy. Will definitely come back for a full meal.

Steve A.

Yelp
Delicious food and great atmosphere. The corn chowder and lamb shank are a must try. So many great options
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David S.

Yelp
Billy's let start with we got reservations because we knew about the parade. So we only had to wait maybe 5 mins from walking in the door. Great start. We were seated in a very Christmas/seasonally decorated. We were greeted by our server Jon who brought us water first. I order a beer and my gal a sweet tea. And we order our whole meal. We already looked at the menu. So it's was fast and easy. The server here are blessed with a great food runner. But I will say the server kinda " forgot about us" very after thought. Had to make eye contact just to get the table cleared and refills. We waited a while to clear the dinner plates bring the check and a Togo dessert. 20 or so mins from when we finished. To get the check. Kinda crazy. The food. The food was great. The steak was flavorful and the cheddar mash was yummy. Stop by if you want a special night. I do think this was a one off thing. I did notice one of Jon's tables seemed very needy. And kept taking pictures for them. But it's a true skill to balance tables in different areas in a restaurant. Please check them out.
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Allen Q.

Yelp
Billy's was decent! We walked in for Sunday brunch and were able to be seated although the people after us weren't so lucky, so make sure to get a reservation. I had the sea breeze omelet, which was good. I liked the addition of corn but didn't really taste much of the crab that was added. The biscuit was good, but the prepackaged butter and jam feel hotel breakfast-like, and they were able to put the ketchup in a little dish. The potatoes were tasty, but the portion felt a little skimpy. Overall happy and would come back!
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Conni P.

Yelp
I've been here several times and have always had a wonderful experience. Tonight... not so much. Our server was "hit & miss" and I had to flag her down just to get her attention to refill my friend's water. Never asked if we wanted appetizers... we were all seated by 7pm and it's now 8:15 and no food in sight.

Syringa A.

Yelp
VERY slow service but the food was amazing. i recommend the fries and the crème brûlée i had was the best one i've ever had.
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Gleicyane G.

Yelp
Charming place. Nice place for a date, but also good for big groups. We were a big group. Unfortunately, I wasn't feeling too well when we came here, so I didn't eat any steak. I decided to order the rainbow trout. It had a toasted almond breading which was nice. It came with a risotto, which was also good.
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Holly L.

Yelp
Great ambiance Service was a little slow but it was a busy night Excellent food and beverages
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Glenda J.

Yelp
A bit disappointed. We went due to all the good reviews but something was obviously off on Christmas Eve (2023). Steaks and chicken we ordered were not cooked as order, chicken was flat out not good.
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Frank P.

Yelp
This restaurant is in a great location!! Downtown Roanoke is such a cool place and Billy's is in the heart of it all. The ambiance of Billy's is super cool. Right upon entering we were offered a Bloody Mary bar or the endless Mimosas!! I wish we had done that!! Instead we opted to just have a quick lunch. Unfortunately the food took 1 hour to come out!! After about 30 minutes we asked what was the wait and we were told the kitchen was backed up. It didn't make sense to us because clearly some people came in after us and were served before us. When the food eventually came out the candy bacon was not crispy so we couldn't eat it. My hamburger and fries were good and the eggs & toast were as expected but the bacon was once again soft and fatty. My daughter's eggs Benedict was cold with soggy biscuits. We couldn't exit fast enough. The only thing fast about the service was the check. I won't be going back to Billy's. If I do.... The only thing I'd order is the Blofdy Mary bar. It's self serve.
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J W.

Yelp
Visited for my wife's birthday which is on Valentine's Day. Seating was prompt, actually before our reservation time of 7:45. Service was excellent and our waiter was very attentive. We visited Billy's as a splurge for the occasion, but at near $400 for 2 adults a 2 children it was a little steep in comparison to a steak dinner at an upscale chain steakhouse. I had one mixed drink @ $8 and a house Cabernet @ $17, so there wasn't an excessive alcohol bill associated with the overall cost. I asked if they could prepare my bone in ribeye to be "Pittsburgh style" and he assured me it could. When it came out it was actually less "char" than a normal steak. The waiter apologized for the cook and said they couldn't get the grill hot enough to do it Pittsburgh style. However.... It was a perfect medium rare. I was fine with that. Both Filet's were cooked perfectly and an excellent quality. My son's prime rib was tough and chewy. My ribeye was cooked well but tough like the prime rib. I've had much much better at Texas Roadhouse. Oh.... And when we agreed to have the truffle butter added to the steaks I didn't realize it was $10 for one pat of butter. $40 total for 4 pats of truffle butter. In the end ultimately.... When you visit an upscale local steakhouse, I'd expect everything to be better than normal. It was a great experience for us as a family but the quality wasn't on par with the cost associated.
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Kelsey R.

Yelp
Amazing place! The owner was beyond kind and attentive to our table. The waiter, Caleb, was also so attentive and kind! I ordered crab cake sandwich and it was delicious. My sister got lamb lollipops which were also scrumptious. Mimosas were mostly champagne, which I love!! The atmosphere was lovely. Can't wait to go back again soon!! Highly recommend.
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Tim G.

Yelp
Great service the food is delicious and consistent. My wife loves the fish tacos, Queso Fundido is excellent. Of course the Classic burger is just that a classic!
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Tess A.

Yelp
The inside is well decorated, clean, and spacious. The food was relatively okay - definitely more on the pricey side for what they offer. We weren't super impressed by the flavor of our food but maybe we came on an off day.
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Mark M.

Yelp
Food was good but very loud (Sunday evening) hard to converse. Never got bread on the table, and service was excruciatingly slow (~20 minutes to get dessert and coffee after meal). Won't be going back.
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Seelia Y.

Yelp
The staff is nice and were able to seat us even though we were early. Billy's was on our list of restaurants to try so we decided to go for restaurant week and we're super glad we went instead of ordering their regular menu. We got the lemon pound cake martini and it tastes like a lemon pound cake! It's good. We ordered the pork belly and tuna wonton appetizer. The pork belly is slightly sweet. The pickled vegetables are good. The sauce is nice but it's a bit spicy for me. The tuna wontons were a let down because it's not really a wonton. It's more like a very deconstructed wonton. It's like they thought about how "Asian" could this dish and decided to put seaweed salad and sweet and spicy sauce on the plate. The sauce itself is good though. The pork chop is moist. The mashed was smooth and decent. The asparagus is good. The prime rib is okay. It came with cheddar smashed potatoes but my husband didn't want it because it has cheese on it. We were told we couldn't do substitutes for restaurant week so we asked to just remove it. Our server told us that he swapped the potatoes for risotto because the restaurant has really good risotto which was surprising because he didn't ask us if that was okay (it was fine). The risotto was bland and just tasted like heavy cream. When we got our desserts, we were expecting spoons for the cakes but there was none so we had to use our appetizer forks to eat them which was strange. The limoncello cake is good and refreshing and tastes like lemons. The chocolate cake itself was good but the ganache was a bit thick and made it taste like entenmann's. Overall, I wouldn't recommend unless it's something like restaurant week.
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Jason C.

Yelp
Went here last night with a large party. Staff was great, very accommodating. Waitress, Ashlyn was awesome, She had 20 people and kept up with all 20! I ordered the Filet, was cooked perfectly and had a great blackened type rub on the edges. It comes with the option to add lobster tails and crab cakes. I do not like seafood but other at the party order led it. Everyone enjoyed it. You also had the option to add bacon and cheese to your potatoes (who says no to that?). I would definitely eat here again! Only reason I don't give it 5 star is I only give 5 star to places that are one of a kind...so this 4* is the same as most people's 5*

L B.

Yelp
Stopped for quick dinner on our way to Nashville I would stop in Roanoke again to spend more time. The town looked interesting. I would come back to Billy's. The space was nice. The bar was welcoming. Staff was great No apps just dinner Salmon was great has some risotto with it. Crab cakes were small - medium sized (2) great flavor not much lump but still good. (That's usually a minus but these were good) Filet was done perfect fries were crispy Good choice
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Linda R.

Yelp
After an almost 2 hour shut down on I-81, I finally made it to my hotel which I'll Yelp separate on.... This time it's about FOOD! I was famished. Asked around, good local decent food. This was a suggestion. I have to say, Thank You All! The nice people in Hotel... who mentioned this place. No delivery but lucky me the hotel has a shuttle. I ordered the Salmon with cheddar smashed potatoes with medley. They asked how would I like it cooked. In all my times of ordering salmon I have never been asked that question before it caught me off guard but I was excited to say and I "as well done as you can make it"... lol now I'm in Virginia, I'm from Philly, I travel frequently enough to know... this place delivered all of thee above. Taste flavorportioncost filling... I could go on n on... basically I picked it up and btw I also last minute whim, got the blueberry cheesecake. Out of the park. I'm impressed. Thank you Billy!

Ron K.

Yelp
Decided to try Billy's for the first time. We went for lunch. Love the location downtown. Big picture windows all around for great view of the street and people enjoying downtown. Very open inside, with plenty of distance from other tables. Great background music. Our waitress was knowledgeable of menu. Lovely attitude and very personable. My wife had the salmon salad, which she said was wonderful. The best salmon she's had, her words. I had the all American burger with cheddar and bacon. Cooked perfectly, and best burger I've had in Roanoke. Fries had an onion ring flavor, terrific. Will be going back for their dinner and brunch.
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Hollie M.

Yelp
Our steaks were absolutely mouthwatering. And our server was very friendly and accommodating. The atmosphere was nice, too.
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Cynthia R.

Yelp
I love a dinner out, and when you're being taken out? Better. If the food is amazing? BEST! From start to finish, Billy's offered impeccable service, delicious food...with a special nod to the Shrimp & Grits. Before we got there? Some pretty insane Ahi Tuna Wontons and Charcuterie. Everything was portioned well for the price and came out to "temp" (which I'll admit is an important thing for me). But back to the Shrimp and Grits that I had to fight from lapping up like a dog. AMAZING. Creamy buttery goodness with beautifully cooked shrimp....a little spice, but not too much. Every single bite? Absolutely scrumptious. And it was a businessy-type dinner...so I didn't want to look like a piglet and lick my bowl clean. The only "meh" note? The Caesar Salad. Admittedly, I'm not a huge fan of creamy Caesar dressing, but this had a very "mayo" taste. Not enough of a downer to kill my meal vibe, but considering everything else? I guess I expected much better. Something garlicky and lovely to fit in with everything else. Still? What a great experience...and when we're back in town? Definitely on the slate for a return visit.
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Shirley T.

Yelp
I enjoyed great atmosphere Excellent service Delish food choices Superbly made drinks at Billy's in downtown Roanoke..this was recommended by a friend of mine and they did not disappoint We went directly to the bar area first and this area had nice plush leather high chairs that are comfortable enough to sit on for a while Drinks were well made..old fashion...Tito's and seltzer...Jim Bean and coke and they have an extensive wine list Our sever for our table was very knowledgeable and pleasant... I enjoyed the restaurant, the ambiance, and the food

Wanda S.

Yelp
We went to Billy's last month during an overnight stay in Roanoke. This has been our go-to restaurant when we stay in the area. We had a reservation which was made two months in advance. They tried to seat us at a table right inside the door, which is a high traffic area. So we asked to be seated in the back room. The place was packed and so the noise level was high. I was disappointed to see that they no longer have their jerk chicken on the dinner menu, just at lunch. They replaced it with bbq chicken. The sauce was a bland, with a heavy tomato taste. Compared to the jerk chicken, this was not flavorful. I highly recommend a reservation as this place can be very busy.
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Melissa B.

Yelp
Not sure why this place only has 3.5 stars, we thought it was fantastic! We visited at 5:30 on a Saturday night and were seated immediately at a high table at the bar. Dave (from the bar) was our server and he was great. I have strict dietary restrictions and sometimes servers don't get it right. My meal came out perfect and it was delicious! I had the Mahi and it was cooked exactly the way I requested. My husband had bourbon glazed salmon and he loved it. We also appreciated the manager stopping by to ask about our service and food...and chatting. We'll definitely visit again when passing through Roanoke.
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Lele B.

Yelp
Wow! We are so happy that we found this brunch place. We didn't know that there was a patio and were pleasantly surprised when we were seated there. The patio is nestled in a courtyard, has a bar with a couple of TVs, and some comfy couch/lounge furniture along with tables. Note- it does get a lot of sun and there are only a few shaded spots - so I imagine it gets pretty hot in the summer. Best part about Billy's is the Build Your Own Bloody Mary bar! They have all the toppings you'd like (bacon, shrimp, olives, pickles, hot sauce, cheese, etc)- and they make sure guests wear masks and plastic gloves for COVID safety. Everyone in our group was very happy with their meal and the service. I ordered the BYO omelet (subbed for egg whites) with potatoes and biscuit. My husband really enjoyed the fried chicken biscuits and gravy. Would definitely visit Billy's again!!
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Chris C.

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Didn't make it past the bar. I ordered a martini - straight up, with no vermouth - i.e., just gin, cold, with olives. Now - it's possible that the mixing glass was contaminated with another drink, and it's also possible that the olives were soaked with perfume prior to being installed in my drink - but it's also possible that the bar, in an effort to save money, substituted a cheaper product for the Botanist that I ordered. My drink was undrinkable - I paid up and left. To me, this looks like one of those places that serves food that they get off of the Sysco truck - but admittedly, I didn't make it to the food part, so it's unfair of me to make a judgment in that regard.
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Christine A.

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This is a 50/50 place. We were visiting from the DC area for a wedding and we ate dinner one night here. The steak was cooked perfectly with a crust. We loved the outdoor patio. The bathrooms were clean, ambiance was perfect and the service was great! We decided, after such a great first experience, to return for lunch on our way out of town. The bathroom was absolutely filthy and the bartender was apathetic and provided excruciatingly slow service. It was not packed, so that couldn't have been the issue. We asked him for recommendations and he said he doesn't eat out ever so he's never had the food. Our oysters arrived NOT on ice (food poisoning anyone??) and accompanied by lemon and Tabasco. No mignonette or cocktail sauce/horseradish. Super unimpressive experience.
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Swarna M.

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Popular restaurant in downtown Roanoke that is larger than it seems when you first walk in. There is a nice courtyard and bar which I'm sure is beautiful on a less sweltering day than the July evening we were there. First the good: -great cocktails! I had a cucumber basil gimlet and my husband had the Bullit Fashioned. Both freshly made and delicious. -starter gazpacho was spicy, fresh and delicious as well. Unfortunately, it ends there. -ordered oysters but they never came -I got the lollipop lamb chops with rissoto, bland and not hot when they came to table -server asked if we wanted dessert while I was still eating my dinner and then brings the bill before I'm done or even clears my plate! My spouse liked his shrimp & grits but overall a poor experience at Billy's

Emilee L.

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Visiting Roanoke for the first time and we found this cute place we've never heard of the food was amazing we'll be back soon
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Robert B.

Yelp
This place used to be called something else, but they have the same owners exit up. They used to be a Cajun restaurant and they were really good at it. They switched to BBQ and it's pretty good but we had Cajun on the brain and we're disappointed. It was no longer available. Service has not diminished still good and attentive and white staff seems very friendly, I would recommend this restaurant but I wish they bring the Cajun food back