Billy's Restaurant

This was so close to being great. Appetizers of crab cakes and coconut chicken were some of the best. Unfortunately the chicken was sadly dry and pork shank wasn't cooked all the way through. It was actually cold in the middle. But the rice was mouth watering, the seasoning they used..delicious! The chicken carbonara we would order again. Dessert was hard to share, wanted to eat it all myself! Service was friendly and helpful. Great experience but I would order something different for my entree.

My recent dining experience at Billy's Restaurant was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we walked in, the service was outstanding. The staff was attentive, friendly, and ensured we had a memorable evening.We started with the crab cakes as our appetizer, and they were absolutely delicious - perfectly cooked and full of flavor. For the main course, I had the duck, which was equally impressive. It was tender, flavorful, and expertly prepared.The drinks were also a highlight of our meal. Each cocktail was well-crafted and complemented our dishes beautifully.Billy's Restaurant offers a perfect blend of delicious food, well-crafted drinks, and impeccable service. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a great dining experience.

The food and service were okay, not great. The owner/chef (?) came out to our table twice to tell us a couple of inappropriate jokes. Billies also rounded up our bill to $100 which might've been because we used a credit card except that the percentage applied was an odd number and not consistent with normal credit card fees.

It's high time I update my review for Billy's. As my earlier review mentioned, this isn't a low cost choice but as I've learned, the food is quality and the clientele don't mind paying for it. The food is really pretty good.Billy's is a haunt for many senators and staff, especially while in session. Billy's also does a lot of catering. I work near the Capitol and have met here for lunch many times now. I've always been pleased with the food, especially when the cook whips up a special salad or appetizer for your group (your experience really depends on who is sitting at your table). The servers are also very professional and once in a while you'll get a visit from the owner (who might share a dirty joke or two). This is a great place for adults to meet for dinner or a drink, especially if doing business near the Capitol area.

Yes, yes, a millions yess's!!! Being in town for my sons graduation, I went to Yelp to find a great option for our celebration meal. Billy's isn't a gem- it's a diamond!! Located in a beautiful historic house, surrounded by beautiful landscaping, and a stones throw from the capital, Billy's was one delicious and heartwarming surprise after another. Jordan, our waiter (and son of owner/chef, Nader), was gentle, kind, knowledgeable and charismatic. He was so accommodating to the preferences of the group. Shrimp bisque soup of the day was phenomenal! Fresh house salads had fresh veggies and dressings. Brussel sprouts appetizer were giant portions of expertly sauced sprouts. Tossed with onions, peppers and fresh tomatoes, the balsamic, almost general Tso sauce was perfect. I would have loved a little more crispness or char to the sprouts, but my opinion was outnumbered at the table. Ribeyes, lamb, pork shank, salmon and Parmesan carbonara were our menu picks. The portions were CRAZY big. You would think that with portion sizes so big, the quality would suffer, but NO. It was bite after bite of heaven. The owner/chef Nader came out several times to mingle with customers and won over our hearts with his sense of humor and stories. He even sent out a personal congrats on my sons dessert.In an era where multigenerational businesses are rarely found, Billy's capitalizes on it, and makes everyone feel like family. Go, enjoy, and remember what dining out "experiences" are supposed to be like!

I had a wonderful friend buy me a lunch via Grubhub to eat at this restaurant. I do lots of walking and didn't realize this is a former house turned into a restaurant. Three workers there... Alex, a lady, and another gentleman were all great people! Gave awesome service!!! My friend tipped them on line and I had to tip them even more as the food was definitely great tasting as well! I had the Bacon Cheeseburger on Pretzel bun, which had very much flavor. Burger was cooked perfectly and still juicy! The fries were even done well and the meal was also served with a good sized pickle. I really enjoyed the looks of the outside of the place and the inside gave me a simple, elegant feel. I appreciated Alex's communication with me and when my water glass was half full, he was at my table to top off! Alex is a good sport too. After having a few little mini conversations when it wasn't too busy yet, I told him he could pretty much be a Parick Mahomes look alike and we both laughed about it and he said he gets told that sometimes :) ... I definitely recommend this restaurant and can't wait to try more items here in the near future!!!

I had a reservation made here for my birthday as I've never been and I was under the impression this was quite the fine dining experience but left feeling significantly underwhelmed. I know this is a common spot for our local politicians so I was prepared to pay for a quality meal but that just was not the case. Upon arriving my guests greeted me with drinks they'd all ordered prior, which was a bit confusing as I could not find a spirits menu or any information regarding drinks on the website so I'd planned for us to get drinks elsewhere afterwards. I immediately ordered the same as everyone else, an irish coffee. A strangely long amount of time passed before I got my drink, leaving my guests feeling bad as the birthday girl was the only one without one, so they offered me theirs while we waited. The drink was adorable, adorned with whipped cream, spooky sprinkles and a piece of chocolate, but the drink itself... On my first sip I was met with just hot, thick jameson. Hope nobody's driving home! By now we were more than ready to order something to wash down the liquor with as we weren't given any bread or appetizer menu. Unsure what to order from the limited Friday menu I last minute changed my order to the Alex's Baked Pasta with no bacon. Thankfully, the food came out quickly and we all instantly went to town. Looking up from my pretty pasta sprinkled heavily in bacon at the now quiet table, I notice a universal look of disappointment on all my guests faces. I broke the silence inquiring how everyone's meal was and received disheartened responses. Several of us received bacon on our meals that asked for none, steak was not cooked as requested and the pasta noodles were hollow, like long macaroni noodles, which was very strange and super unpleasant to eat. Unfortunately, one of my friends got very sick after eating the overly peddled "chef's special" as well. By now we were more than ready to leave but before we could even set our forks down our waiter was at my side asking if we wanted dessert. I politely declined but again, I blink and the waiter has already grabbed a whole large tray of beautiful slices of cake and is holding it directly in front of my face listing their flavors. At this point any sort of appetite I may have had has dissipated and I'm slightly uncomfortable. But I reluctantly selected the carrot cake to end the intense coercion, under the assumption the sliver of cake was complimentary for my birthday (it wasn't), but none of us had any desire to eat it. When the checks come, I'm taken back seeing as the waiter decided to put my meal on my mom's check without asking, assuming she's paying for both our meals (this was not the plan). Since this was now the case, I give my mom cash for my drink, meal, cake and the tip, thinking this fever dream that is supposed to be MY birthday is nearly over. But alas! As we're standing up from the table, the waiter rushes over and gives my mom a free mini bottle of champagne. I honestly feel a bit embarrassed having invited my work colleagues, family and close friends here after the experience we had that left much to be desired.

The food was excellent (we had dinner), Jordan, our server, was great and you could tell everyone was eager to make sure our experience was exceptional.

Dear Billy's Restaurant Management,I am writing to express my extreme disappointment with the ribeye steak I ordered during my visit to your Lincoln, Nebraska location on 01/20/2024 at 5:30 PM. I have been a patron of Billy's for years and have always enjoyed your delicious food and friendly service. Unfortunately, my recent experience fell far short of my usual expectations.The ribeye steak I ordered was unfortunately inedible. It was fatty and gristly lacking any of the usual marbling and flavor that distinguishes a good ribeye. Despite my best efforts, it was a real challenge to finish the edible portion of the steak. This was particularly disappointing considering the premium price charged for this dish.While I understand that occasional mistakes can happen, the quality of the steak was so far below acceptable standards that it significantly detracted from my dining experience. I hope you will take my complaint seriously and investigate how such a poor-quality cut of meat could have made it onto my plate.I am not writing to demand a refund. However, I would appreciate an acknowledgment from Billy's management regarding this issue. Knowing that you are taking steps to ensure such an incident does not occur again would go a long way in restoring my faith in your restaurant.Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to your response.Sincerely,Randy [email protected] noted in my online reservation this special occasion was our 45th wedding anniversary.

Very busy on evening our party of 4 went there. Greeted and seated immediately. Service was exceptional. Waiter very attentive without being too much! Food always we prepared and tasty, no complaints from anyone. Owner has always visited the table to inquire about food and has quite a sense of humor. Very enjoyable time!