The Billy Motel & Bar / ISH Kitchen

This is the BEST kind of motel - clean, comfortable, and the most amazing bar/restaurant. The rooms are sparse (minimal) but in a good way - tastefully decorated, super comfortable linens, and even local small batch soap. The restaurant was SO GOOD! High quality delicious Asian-inspired food that was out of this world good. And the bar was super chill with delicious cocktails. French press coffee in the morning was a real treat.

We stopped in at the bar for an afternoon cocktail on Saturday. The space is great, really cool vibe and background music. The cocktails, however, were barely palatable. We didn't ask for anything fancy, an Old Fashioned and a Manhattan, two standards on their drink menu. Could barely taste the spirit in either one. It's a shame because I'd definitely hang there and take others. The bartender was not personable. No take on the rooms or food. Will give another shot next year.

Small motel consisting of 10 units. Check in/out is handled at the office / bar by the bartender. There is also food available with an international menu. Unfortunately, the town was doing maintenance on the water pipes in town and the kitchen was closed on the day of my visit because of it. The room I stayed in was clean with a eclectic flair. I believe the bed had a memory foam mattress which I'm not personally a big fan of but fine for a night or two. I noticed the hotel is for sale and the bartender told me she thought a deal was pending. If it changes hands hopefully the new owner(s) will keep it mostly as is with it's slightly quirky feel that lends to it's charm. If you're in Davis and looking for lodging it's worth a look.

I was traveling through the area on my motorcycle and my original idea was to camp. Well after 400 miles of rain and 38 degrees a local campground owner recommended the billy. What a modern twist on a bygone era of motel stops. As I travel the country I am often jealous of missing out on an era of mom & pop stops I thought we're only part of history. The billy had a cozy atmosphere and a friendly staff. The bar had an interesting menu and my meal was delicious. I wish there were more places like the Billy Motel.

Such a great place to stay in Davis/Thomas! Funky design, great service, excellent location and both awesome cocktails and coffee! The food at Ish is really excellent and the best in the area. The French press hotel coffee is the best I’ve had in a hotel since…forever. Truly a gem! And the cocktails and bar vibe are next level! Stay here and have an excellent time!!!

The motel was clean and cozy, with a very pretty interior design. The owner (Ms. Joy? Or Julie?) was a very nice lady, and the staff was great. And if you go there, do not forget to test the "rose water cocktail" with one of your two free drink tokens. And please say hello to Tobby, the cute dog who welcomes you to the bar.

We were in West Virginia for a sibling reunion. Originally we had reservations at the Smokehouse at Blackwater Falls, and then decided to venture out to somewhere local. Our reservation was for eight people at 6:00, and I was the first to arrive. They seated us in a cozy little corner next to an incredibly loud (and drunk) group of women. At first, we couldn't even hear as we settled into the un-bused table. Our drink order was taken, and then the server brought out four on a tray. Then we waited for about another ten minutes and the other four arrived. They were not good and two of them were completely wrong with no alcohol in the cocktails. With a group this large, we decided to order the cheese board. Don't. It had three triangles of a sharp cheese, exactly ten dried cranberries, ten grapes, and a tablespoon of the goat cheese with seven bread cubes the size of croutons. There was not even enough to share. The server took our orders and came back about five minutes later to inform us that three selections were not available that night. We made other choices, and waited. One meal arrived from a different server out of the eight and we thought that perhaps the others would be right behind. Nope. So one of our crew ate alone. Another two meals arrived from two other servers about five to six minutes later and those two ate. After another nearly eleven minutes, the five remaining meals arrived from other servers. We had not seen our server since the dinner orders were taken. Our drinks were empty, we needed a napkin when a drink spilled and the bartender came over, and then had to go find our server to get our check after sitting for almost 25 minutes. When she returned, she sang out "I'm backkkk!" and gave us her best jazz hands. She ever actually even gave us our check - just had us each sign after dividing the nearly $300 bill into four. I would not recommend eating at this place. It was super cute and retro hipster, but that's where the fun stopped.

Wonderful small hotel located on main road. Rooms had neat wood accents, morning coffee was delish and service excellent. Would definitely stay again.

Sleepy, and unassuming, the town of Davis sits nestled in the old and weary mountains of West Virginia. Driving through, the Billy Motel stands quietly apart from the small main strip of Davis. But something very vibrant and alive stirs in the Billy Motel. A purple-hued neon sign affixed to one of the motel gates draws the eyes away from the Davis main road. You'd be forgiven for yielding just a glance before carrying on. But this small, buzzing purple sign is just the beginning of the bouquet of surprises inside Ish Kitchen at the Billy Motel. Walking through the front door, you are greeted with green and orange tiling accenting rich, dark wooden walls. Tasteful green-leather full-back stools and Victorian lamps complete the dark and cozy bar of Ish Kitchen. To your left, low-seated chairs and a chatty fire place. To your right, semi-enclosed pub-style booths. The clientele at the Ish Kitchen are all enjoying different, quiet conversations. Some are reflecting on their skiing with an après cocktail. Others chat about the goings on in the town of Davis. But everyone, without speaking a word, shares silently in the secret of Ish Kitchen at the Billy Motel. Service is kind and comfortable. Something like: walk softly and carry a big stick might be their motto. The menu, similar in some ways to the decor, is an international tour de force showcasing flavors from end-to-end across the earth. It is a daunting confrontation. When a restaurant offers such variety of options, they are bound to show little mastery of any individual dish. But there is something defiant about the Ish Kitchen. Each dish, no matter its origin, was executed to perfection. Our mushroom bok choy, inspired by Vietnam, could rival any of the best French onion soups. The garlic naan would bring Indian mothers the world over to tears. The steak pie could make Gordon Ramsay shit his pants. And the beet salad, with pistachios and tahini, could drive me to write this ballad of love to a restaurant I will never forget. I am no tire company, but I would without hesitation deem Ish Kitchen worthy of the drive.

Some of the best food I have had in a while. Everything was fresh and amazingly flavorful. Love the decor and feel of the space. Waiters were attentive and kind.

What a find! Adventurous menu, quirky and charming setting and attentive staff. Try the grape leaves!