I'm a mixed yes and no for Billy McHale's these days. A long time ago, they were a located right on 320th in Federal Way with a more traditional restaurant and we liked to visit there frequently. Once they moved into their new location. I believe it used to be a billiards bar called PJ Pockets. The place is just one big bar now. They do have restaurant seating, and they are family friendly but the warm and inviting atmosphere of the old restaurant is gone. Now it's a cold and vast looking bar space with hard wood and metal furnishings that don't make for a comfortable experience. The staff is friendly, but they always seem understaffed which means that your wait person is usually spread way too thin and cannot keep up with the amount of people well enough to provide the attention that they should. My wife and I visited last night 8.19.26 after 9pm and after we were sat and had made our decisions for food, the waitress informed us that they do not serve half of their menu after 9pm. Well, guess what we had decided to order. You guessed it. The items that they do not make after 9. If she had of just told us this information when she sat us at our table, it would've saved us a lot of time and we probably would've chosen to go someplace else. Water under the bridge. The food we did order came out quickly and was good overall. My wife did order extra pickles and then her order came out with no pickles at all. The waitress fixed that in a jiffy so no harm. I recommend the onion ring loaf. It was one of the best appetizers I've ever had. The bar is clean, the food is good and the staff is friendly and those are great attributes to any establishment, but Federal Way has a reputation for being one of those, "not so good parts of town" if you get my drift and the ambience in the bar reflects that a bit with the clientele and the music that is played. They have a "party room" that you can reserve for free, and my wife has in the past but be aware that even if you reserve it, they will tell you when you arrive that if the place gets busy, they will still seat other guests in the room with you and your party or event. I suppose the short of it is; I would definitely go back for the food, but I'd try to go for lunch, not dinner and it's not the kind of place that I would make my go-to watering hole. Thanks for reading. Cheers! read more

This is such a wonderful restaurant. I enjoyed having lunch here., I used to go to the old restaurant that they had in downtown Federal Way. This is the first time that I went to this location and it was absolutely wonderful. I had a wonderful waitress named Sara, she was attentive and on top of everything she made sure that we had special sauces that our drinks refilled and that she always kept a smile on her face. She was so pleasant. The owner was there and the food was wonderful. I absolutely love this restaurant. I think that it is one of the ways best. You should try it you'll love it. They have great parking and their food was priced. Thank you for a pleasant lunch. I enjoyed it. I will be coming back. read more

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We had a great experience at Billy McHale's! The food was excellent with generous portions that offer real value for your money. The restaurant is clean and well-maintained, and the service was good throughout our visit. We both ordered burgers and they did not disappoint. I had the mushroom burger which was delicious, and my husband went with the double trouble burger - both were cooked perfectly and packed with flavor. If you're looking for quality burgers in a welcoming atmosphere without breaking the bank, Billy McHale's is definitely worth a visit. We'll be back! If you are looking for fellow 49ers fans in the Seattle area this is your place. Sadly I'm married to a Niners fan. Go Seahawks read more

Billy McHale's - Seating area lots of TV's to watch games - American Near Me - Federal Way, Washington

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We went here for a Seahawks/49ers divisional game watch party, and we were a little nervous because we have two kiddos (with my 8yo being a 49ers fan) and they warned that they thought they were gonna be busy. We showed up ~40min before game time and that was plenty early to get a seat in front of a television. Our server was incredibly kind and patient, and we got our food quickly. Since we were there for a watch party, obviously we slow rolled eating, but our server never stopped coming to our table to ensure we had everything we needed. Overall, it was a great atmosphere to watch a Hawks game in! I also want to give a huge shoutout to the 49ers fans who were so kind to my little 8yo. He's a contrarian who picked the Niners to be his team because mom and her family have been lifelong fans of the Hawks. With both teams being division rivals, we were nervous about the tension between the fans but everybody was so welcoming (to both his Hawks mom and Niners kiddo), and we'll definitely be back. Thanks, Billy McHale's! read more

This place is sooooo good! I stopped her for lunch and had the onion ring block they use their own batter it was AMAZING! I tried the mushroom burger it was really good! So many things I want to try on the menu, I'm definitely coming back, even for a drink I love the atmosphere in here. Great place to watch a game if you wanted to. I did find out the cheese sticks are homemade so I'm definitely trying those next time I come in! read more

Billy McHale's - Mushroom Burger - American Near Me - Federal Way, Washington

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Billy McHale's is a great place for snacks and drinks. We go every week and always have a good experience. The staff is very friendly, and the atmosphere is welcoming. Definitely worth checking out. read more

Billy McHale's - American Near Me - Federal Way, Washington

If you're looking for friendly staff, a wide range of menu items and fast service- this is the place for you! I've been going to Billy's for a few years now, the staff is BEYOND nice! So friendly, they give great recommendations. Make sure to get a Jell-O shot while you're here, they come in a syringe and are so worthy! read more

Billy McHale's - Chicken Cesar salad - American Near Me - Federal Way, Washington

Cool spot. It's a pretty big location. They have a dance floor and they night they were doing karaoke. I guess they do it every weekend. We sat at a table at the bar area. Food was good. Service was very slow but overall it's a cool place to go. read more

Billy McHale's - $1 Jell-O shots - American Near Me - Federal Way, Washington

I went a few weeks ago and the bar tender was slow and forgot to ring in the shrimp. Yesterday I went with friends and the manager kicked us out because we said cuss words in our private conversation at our table. Mind you we're almost 30 years old lol. read more

Great service. Just don't order this specific Chinese BBQ pork item. I was hoping that was a cooperation with a Chinese restaurant in the same complex. But it is not. It is about the same grade as air fryer recipes on YouTube, but cold. read more

Billy McHale's - Chinese BBQ pork. - American Near Me - Federal Way, Washington

Came here because I was desperately craving some hearty mozzarella sticks. I was drawn to Billy's due to a photo they have displayed on the front page of their google business profile (Refer to screenshot here on my post). Although the food did come out relatively fast, the mozzarella sticks looked nothing like the picture they use for advertisement. The real ones were subpar at best. Good but nothing special. Also, for $13.99 and a smaller size than what I was expecting, I think they could've given a bigger portion. I felt catfished and left a bit disappointed. Besides the food, our bartender Amy was very sweet and kind! And my overall experience here at this bar was decent. I really enjoyed the set up and the whole atmosphere of the space. Plenty of things going on and also, plenty of space. read more

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If you're looking for American food, Billy McHales is, in my opinion, Probably one of the best in Federal Way. The ribs were so tender, they practically fall off the bone. The service has always been great and our server, Micheal, was very tentative. Always keep our waters full and I was never without. There's a cool train that runs across along the ceiling which the kids (and some adults) love to watch. read more

Billy McHale's - Onion Ring Loaf - American Near Me - Federal Way, Washington

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In the past, the food here was consistently delicious. Unfortunately, my most recent visit was disappointing. I ordered the fish and chips, which has always been my go-to, but this time the fish was very soggy and I wasn't provided any tartar sauce. The fries were also soggy, and there was significant condensation inside the container, which affected the overall quality of the meal. I'm hoping this was just an off day, as my previous experiences have been much better. read more

Food was great! Service was on point even with training newbies, our waitstaff was courteous and quick. Down side was karaoke that night, fill-in KJ, & rude regulars. I've got other options for Karaoke but the restaurant side was great! read more

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We've dined here a few times lately and has quickly become a go to. Food is above average, the fried onion loaf app is delicious. The juicy Lucy burger is great, fries are on point and drinks are well poured. Atmosphere and space is clean and comfortable! Service has been great as well! read more

Come here regular for lunch and drinks. Staff is always welcoming and nice. Food is always good, no matter what you get. If you enjoy Lemon drops, this IS THE PLACE!! chill environment and always good stuff on the TV's. Would recommend. read more

Went here last night for dinner with the wife. Wasn't too busy. Seated quickly and got our food in good time. I had the Double Trouble. Huge! It's like a grilled cheese sandwich and hamburger had a kid! Good food and price. Service was good. read more

Billy McHale's - Double Trouble - American Near Me - Federal Way, Washington

The onion loaf was outstanding. Fun karaoke. Definitely think reservations if you have a large party.

Charlotte is a great waitress. She is prompt, friendly, funny, and adds a great experience to the good food at Billy McHales. It's always clean and all employees are friendly. I always have a nice experience when we go there. read more

Greasy food with mid service. Great ambiance for late night drinks with friends and coworkers. My bf and I had our eye on this place for about a year. So when we finally got the chance to try it we were excited. Sadly, we found out the food is far from worth it. I ordered the bowl of clam chowder (I wouldn't say it's award winning), ordered prime rib dip and paid an extra $1.99 to make it a Plus Dip (totally not worth it. The same crispy onions from the loaf are used on the sandwich..). The prime rib meat was dry and tough. The crispy Onion Ring Loaf caught our eye because it said thinly sliced onions. Huge disappointment when it came to the table. Whoever is in charge of prep, those onions are not thinly sliced. They are thickly cut, not all onions are covered in batter and when sliced open it's grease that oozes out. Couldn't and didn't want to have a tummy full of greasy thick cut onions that weren't battered or crispy. We tried to bring this up with our waitress, Jordan, yet it seemed to have gone over her head and ignored every little request or comment we had. We even asked her how the onion loaf was made but the way she described it made it sound revolting. The vibes of her were not as welcoming as the host and she didn't seem to care at all of our concerns. read more

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Came in for kareoke and it was the most awkward worst bar kareoke experience I have ever had. Plus the service was incredibly slow and drinks were way overpriced for what was received. read more

We had a bridal shower for 20 people. Each person ordered from the menu. All the food came out at the same time and was hot, beautifully plated and all were very pleased with the taste. The service was outstanding. We had a fabulous experience. Thank you to all involved including Erin our server, the manager and the owner. Sincerely, Robyn read more

The food was great, and the ambience was spectacular. The waiter greeted us and helped us make the best choices. Definitely will return.

We got bbq ribs, mozarella sticks and chicken wings. Good food, clean place, fast service, nice people. read more

Billy McHale's - Bbq Ribs half rack - American Near Me - Federal Way, Washington

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I have been going here since like the 80's, the building used to have real charm and lots of cool things like a train that ran around the top of the restaurant, and stuffed bears. I hadn't eaten here since the 90's because when the old location closed, I had no idea they had moved... I thought they just closed... So when they popped up on my grub hub, I literally dropped everything to go have dinner. Their new location feels like it doesn't know what it is, it's kinda a sports bar, kinda a BBQ restaurant... I dunno it feels like it really lost that charm it used to have. They still have the train but it's just a little one, and the big stuffed bears are gone. On the other hand the food is still just as great. Their BBQ sauce is very unique and tastes the exact same as I remember. The onion loaf took me back. Their price on their ribs has become astronomical so I went with burgers they were really good tho. And service was impeccable, the waitress was very attentive and kept our drinks full and checked on us often. Over all I would still highly recommend it, but to all the people who remember the old days, it isn't quite the same. read more

Billy McHale's - American Near Me - Federal Way, Washington

We came for lunch one day because we'd never been there. They had decent crowd for a midweek lunch time. We were offered a seat in the bar for happy hour, who knew it started at 1:00. We ate in the dining room. They have a full menu and a nice lunch menu. Both of us had the lunch special half a sandwich, fries and either soup or salad. Both of us had turkey avocado which was huge and very tasty. Salad was just lettuce with some croutons and the fries were obviously frozen and dumped in the deep frier. I wanted a BLT but was told they couldn't do half a sandwich of that, makes no sense to me, why not. Might go back and try dinner. read more

Michael, our server was awesome!! Our water was always full, and he made sure we had anything we needed. The onion log was very good. The salad was tasty. The ribs were cooked to perfection. The beans were fabulous, but I wish the serving was larger. They have video games, but I did not have time to play them. read more

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Billy McHales is very clean and open. We were fortunate to have a nice, attentive server. Thanks Lisa! She took great care of us! We shared a Caprese salad and we both had pulled pork sandwiches. Prices are fair, too. (So many places are gouging now) We will be back. We had good tap beer, read more

The most shitty customer service at the bar that i have ever had in my entire life. All of the woman working at the bar are rude as fuck and will sit and talk shit about you right in front of you. Genuinely so appalling. read more

Today's special, is very good. The corned beef is tender and the rest is very tasty. Better than I truly expected.

We are regulars here I would say. We love the food and we love the karaoke. The only reason I took a star away is because the restroom always smells funky. I've had probably everything on the menu both dining in and late night at the bar. I love the ahi tuna and my fiance loves the fries late at night. Great prices on the food and drinks. All the servers and bartenders have been great and efficient even when packed. Great local place! read more

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I like the atmosphere of this place. I never noticed it before, it's so tucked away in the plaza off of Pac Highway. A friend suggested it as a place they used to frequent years ago. It was clean, fairly quiet, had lots of screens all over the place if you're into that but I found it a little distracting, and the servers were friendly. The food is average and a bit bland. My friend said her nachos were flavorless and I could barely bite the huge mozzarella log lol. It was fried super hard so it was not enjoyable I just had them boxed up for my kids to try. They had Jell-O shots in 4colors (not flavors) we each tried one, but they were flavorless. They did come in cute syringe things and were only $1 so cute for Instagram or playful pics. They have a few arcade games and a pool table which was cool, except the pool table is right next to a dining table which could be awkward I imagine ... Overall an average bar and grill experience in a clean place with friendly staff. read more

Billy McHale's - Chicken nachos, mozzarella sticks, quesadilla, margaritas - American Near Me - Federal Way, Washington

We happen to come in during their happy hour. We had couple of drinks and few appetizers: Vodka Cranberry Mango Margarita Chicken Nachos Seared Ahi Tuna Cajun Prawns We were surprised how good the nachos were but $50 for happy hour seemed a little high. read more

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Pretty decent food and fair prices! It's one of my go-to's for a reasonably priced meal. Is it fance? Nah. But it's absolutely comfortable and is exactly what it's supposed to be. I decent little neighborhood place. read more

2nd best fish tacos in King County. The onion loaf is to die for as well. You can get the fish tacos blackened as well. read more

Billy McHale's - Fish tacos and the famous onion loaf - American Near Me - Federal Way, Washington

One of my only favorite bars. The people here are unmatched. Also their happy hour is a happy hour. Good food & drinks. Always such a good time here. I recommend the beef nachos. The staff here are kind, and do their job well. I always sit at the bar when there's space. The weekends are busy, but the service is still top Tier. I love coming here. They have karaoke too. And arcade games, darts etc. read more

Billy McHale's - Deluxe Nachos - American Near Me - Federal Way, Washington

Food was good. Started with the cheese sticks and they are delicious. I had a Fair Burger and it tasted just like I was at the fair. Fries were very salty and warm but not hot and fresh. Mike was our server and he was great. Refilled our sodas without us having to ask. The atmosphere is strange. It's one giant room without any separation between the bar and the restaurant. I felt like I was part of the table next to ours conversation (they were in the bar and we were not). I could hear everything they said and it felt really awkward. This space really needs some walls and decorations. Overall- good food. read more

Billy McHale's - Bar is to the right, no walls breaking up the space. - American Near Me - Federal Way, Washington

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We came for my husbands birthday. Everything was excellent! Couldn't ask for better tasting food , or Service, The train overhead was an added touch. We definitely would return again. read more

Fish was Grainy. Service sucks. Too much crap on the floor. They need to sweep more. Better music.

Omg this place has karaoke! Friday and Saturdays, let's go!!! Let's make this a thing! I'm down! Message me if you want to go! I'm always down! The gal who ran sat was soo nice and was all about getting up and singing all the songs! We had wine and they had some decent options! I enjoyed the people around us! There is a separate room for karaoke but everyone still could hear me! It was a great night. If you're looking for some good food, drinks, i do suggest you to come check it out. read more