They have the most god-awful commercial known in this area. I can’t stand that damn kid and that awful awful poem. I refused to go there for years because that commercial drove me nuts. The thing is, they have a good reputation. They can handle large parties and their food is known to be good. I had a celebration with a large group of coworkers and my options for family-friendly, American-palate fare are slim. I decided to bite the bullet and give them a try and I wasn’t disappointed.

Billy McHales is a steak and rib house. They have a lot of dining space and can easily seat large parties. They’re food isn’t anything unique but when you want a good steak or, in my case, a nice fillet of wild-caught Alaskan salmon, its a good place to quench that thirst. To be honest, this place is better than the Outback Steakhouse whose prices are enormous but whose quality has dropped. I should mention the prices at Billy’s is fair. You can agree. It wasn’t an “omigod I have to go more often” type of experience but overall, it wasn’t bad.

I called yesterday to make a reservation for today. I felt adequately taken care of on that call and I was pleased they didn’t forget today when I came in. I came early, waiting for friends, and I saw people getting in and being seated quickly at prime dinner time. They have the greatest waiting area I have ever seen a restaurant have. That is smart. The wait staff was attentive enough–not over, not under. They knew how to upsell without being overbearing. They accommodated us quite well.

Overall, if you’re looking for a nice family meal, I say go. If you’re looking for a unique, never-been-done-before experience, this isn’t what you’re looking for. For a steak, burger, rib joint, they’re better than the local Bob’s Burgers and Brew. They’re good.

Hey guys,

Some of you have heard and some of you are now finding out that I have been offered a position with my employer that causes me to relocate south. As a result, I will not be eating out as often as I have to be careful with my spending as well, I’m very busy. Other causes for less posts, I keep eating at the same restaurants I love and blogged. My new main restaurant is my kitchen at this time. My favorite chef is my boyfriend. Tonight, in celebration of my last day at my old position, my friends and I went out to a locally owned small restaurant chain. I will blog.