The Billy Motel & Bar / ISH Kitchen

Outstanding food, rooms need comforts. For the discerning foodie, in a funky, artsy town, the dinner choices are varied and outstandingly prepared with excellent ingredients. Pro bartender and waitstaff. The mid-century furniture, outdated TV interface, (no tv reception), understated and outdated design need improvements. If you’re coming off the trail, it’s a warm shelter with plenty of hot water, although the bathroom is circa-1965. Cheap carpet over concrete. The price is reasonable for the food and lodging. We suggest a cheap coffee maker for each of the 9-10 rooms, a table ? Chairs that are comfy to sit in. Would we eat here again? Vegetarian and gluten free? Often. Would we stay here again? They’re probably the best accommodations around.

Location is great. The bar is super cozy cute and the staff are welcoming! Rooms are ok, water pressure is great, and linens are comfy. Beds are a little lumpy but you can get comfortable. However, we were woken up at 5:28am by workers in the vacant room next to us, hammers were used before 8am. No mention of it whatsoever at checkout, and we were too cranky to bring it up.

What a gem! We typically rough it on trips to the mountains - camping or cabins - but for this trip we decided to treat ourselves to something a bit fancier. The Billy Motel, while perhaps not "fancy" per se, was truly a memorable experience. The rooms are well equipped, comfortable, and thoughtfully appointed. The restaurant had delicious food and excellent service. The location was ideal for exploring the local sights. Highly recommend!

This was a last minute drop-in booking after we fled another horrible place. (No kidding.) The Billy came highly recommended by another lodge that was full. You check in at the bar/restaurant, where the delightful staff makes you a drink that comes free with the room. Then she takes you to the room herself to make sure everything is the way it should be. Yes, there is a hit-you-in-the-face musty smell for which they have an air purifier running. True, you need an app on your phone to watch anything much on the tv. Rebecca will help there. We didn't watch the tv, or eat there. I think the best thing about The Billy is the EFFORT that they put into making the rooms nice and comfortable, being sure you are comfortable and pleased. That matters. So does the fair price.

We didn’t stay over, but checked out the rooms and popped into the cafe/bar. Love the decor and the vibe. They don’t have many rooms (maybe 10?) so if you’re passing through, be sure to book ahead. Good location- close to charming shops and restaurants. Easy to find, and easy to park.

What a Great experience, the decor refreshing 70ish with an subtle attention to detail. The lounge and restaurant do not miss a beat. The food served will please every palate from a hearty meal to the dietary conscience. Top it off with amazing detailed service and a comfortable atmosphere. What else can you ask for in Davis, WV or anywhere.

Such a rare wonderful gem in the desolate void. Rooms are clean, they remind me of a Jersey shore motel from the 80s. The ish kitchen has an amazing variety of cultural blends that make you salivate and question if you’re still in WV. Make sure you tip your bartender

The atmosphere is fantastic. It couldn’t be more cozy. The service is less than fantastic. The drinks weren’t good and the food had literally no seasoning. I mean everything was bland when they are trying to make it all so special.

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!