The winner here at Billy Yanks is the crispy Brussels sprouts. Perfectly crisp. Excellent seasoning. Just right portion. DH ordered the Original Billy. He said it was okay--nothing that he would rave about or return for. I ordered the Big Blue plus mushrooms--they forgot the mushrooms. The burger itself was very good and had nice flavor and juices. My favorite part though was the Brussels stouts which DH agreed were DELICIOUS! read more

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Dining on the patio was wonderful. Everyone but me ordered burgers which were very good. I had blackened chicken pasta and it was delicious. Our server was excellent although she did not push the specials but we asked and she brought us the menu. read more

Great staff, service, and food. Fun atmosphere Thanks Chef Jason for this beautiful dessert! read more

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Went with a friend during my lunch hour who drove down from Columbus. We both like bourbon and they have a decent selection and drinks but we got water. The crispy brussels sprouts and chickpea appetizer is always really good to share. He had some sort of chicken sandwich and I normally get a salad but I ended up getting a beyond burger instead and they had good fries. read more

Very creative menu. Choices aplenty and very tasty. Busy spot, very consistent service. We will be back!

The brussel sprouts and chick pea appetizer is amazing! Perfectly crispy without being burnt or oily. The hot honey added nice flavor without overpowering the dish. read more

Space: kinda small and cramped. Gets really hard to get in during busy hours. They need more space! Atmosphere: since it's small it is intimate but you're on top of the people next to you and it's loud. Food: limited selection, but the food is good. Great flavors. A lot of drink options. read more

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Wife&I always come here for dates. Super friendly staff and the food always blows us away! read more

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Billy, I'll be honest, our introduction to you in 2023 before we moved to your hood wasn't anything special - not bad, but nothing to write home about. But now that we're almost neighbors, we've had a chance to really get to know you, and hot damn are we infatuated with what you've got going on. Sorry, hope that wasn't weird...let me explain. First, you're quite the host. I mean, you've got a freaking dedicated bourbon bar! And your resident (bartender) Matt is one stellar bourbon-slinger: super friendly, knowledgeable, and remembers who we are even though we don't come by to raid your stash as often as we'd like. But beyond that, you make some mean cocktails, especially with your fun monthly special concoctions. And even though you don't have a lot of beer on hand, you are no beer slouch. In fact, despite your limited quantity, you probably have some of the best variety and unique offerings in town, if not all of Cincinnati, especially for us hop heads. Prost good sir! But it does not stop with your libations. You have a humble "everyman" guise to the food you serve but in reality, your execution and creativity is Master Chef level my friend. And I'm not just talking about your monthly themes like Lent-time fish and chips, shrimp po'boy, and even a freaking shrimp etouffee. Or that coconut shrimp you served us last time over. No, even your "regular" meals are spectacular. That birria dip you make? Flavor bomb dude. And crunching freaking Grippo's on top of your mac and cheese!?!? Stop it you madman (but yeah no, don't stop). Even your "boring" house burger is beautifully executed (and a steal along with your Old Fashioneds for your Monday specials). But then you decided to start having us over for brunch on Sundays and I think that's going to end us, lol. I wish all my Sundays asked "What Came First" with fried chicken on a biscuit with gravy, egg, and hot honey. And your simple-sounding biscuits & gravy that is lights out, with that bourbon maple vinaigrette? Yeah, you're "dressing" (see what I did there) our taste buds in Sunday's finest. You know, It also doesn't hurt that your roomies are just super nice, from answering the door to equipping us with your fine offerings; you just make us feel welcome every time. That's what we appreciates about you. We really need to come over more often and try all those other creations you keep telling us about, like the brunch cocktails, chicken & waffles (which you are even willing to serve us for dinner, you brilliant dirty dog you), or all those fun sounding apps! Honestly, we'll eat anything you put in front of us. Heck, we might even come in and be like "dealer's choice my man". That's how much we trust you. Can we be best friends? Hope that wasn't awkward. Ok, good, let's have some of that select Knob Creek you get and keep on getting to know each other. Cheers brother! read more

So...I'm writing this review from my couch while daydreaming about eating here. I'm not sure that any review that I write would accurately describe how good this place is. The "beginnings" are perfect. I never thought I would crave spam before, but their Spam fries do it. The Brussels and Chickpeas one of my favorite items on any local menu. The cauliflower is phenomenal. When it comes to the mains, you can't beat the burgers...well thought out toppings and awesomely presented. The Victory at Nashville chicken sandwich is great too. Solid service, solid atmosphere. All around great. I only wish that I lived/worked closer so that I could wear this spot out. read more

Celebrated my birthday dinner here and decided to go all out and share appetizers with my husband for dinner. Neither of us could decide on what we wanted. So we went with the Thai Cauliflower, the Pretzel Bites with gouda pimento cheese, and the Macaroni and Cheese. The Thai Cauliflower was my favorite! It reminded me of General Tso's chicken, it was so good. It was slightly spicy, but definitely not too much. I kept seeing other tables order this so I knew it had to be a popular dish. Honestly, if I were going back I would order this as my entree. The pretzel bites were okay, I probably wouldn't order them again. The macaroni and cheese was really good, it came topped with crushed up barbecue chips that are local to the Cincinnati area. I had never heard of these chips before, but they are a spicy barbecue. A little bit spicier than I expected, but still good. The mac and cheese was extra creamy. read more

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Really good burgers and good bourbon selection. Great combination. Great service at the bar. read more

Food was outstanding. Really enjoyed the Billy Burger! The service was great and we will definitely go back when visiting the Hamilton area. read more

way over priced for the amount of food. got the chicken and waffles to go. I got one tender and one small waffle for 17.04 gave the girl 18 she kept my change didn't even ask if I wanted it. read more

Nice location, great burgers, friendly and attentive service on a busy day. Seating inside or out on the back patio (covered). Kind of loud inside when the place is full. Look forward to returning! read more

Great bang for the buck. Outstanding salmon BLT and mixed bourbon drinks. Would be nice to have a booth or two in the front room but space is a bit tight. Will definitely return! read more

Awesome smash burgers as well as may other options for dinning From sandwiches, shrimp po boys, burgers, chicken and fish read more

Three and a half stars, really. Good selection of food if you've got picky eaters in your party. I got the salmon croquet and liked it and really like the brussel sprouts. My nephew got som chili Mac and cheese. I wanted to love it. I love Mac n cheese so much that I don't have the most discriminating palate for it. Mac n cheese in a blue box? Yep. Frozen stouffers? Yep. Unfortunately the nephew's Mac n cheese didn't have a lot of flavor, the noodles were mushy and there wasn't much chili. It was really underwhelming... he didn't eat much and got a to go box, but I don't know that he actually ate the leftovers. I'd give it another chance, but all in all it was decent eats. read more

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Walked in for lunch on a Friday and the place was very busy, but we got a table right away (the only free table in the place). The bar was packed as well. The service was slow, but she was hustling multiple tables and clearly doing her best. We weren't in a rush, so we didn't mind. It's a little loud and tight, but nicely decorated and clean. I ordered the big blue burger and it did not disappoint. Easily in the top 5 burgers that I have ever had, but the sesame bun took away from my enjoyment a little. I don't mind sesame buns, but this particular bun was covered in sesame seeds and it made the bun a little hard. Thankfully the burger was extra juicy and cheesy. I was excited for the fresh cut fries, but many of them were cold and hard. I suspect they sat in the kitchen for a while. They are cut very small, so it doesn't take long to cool. My daughter had a salad and it was fresh and dressed perfectly. read more

That was a 20/10. Unbelievable service and food. Absolutely outstanding. Cobb salad, pot roast sandwich, and burger. read more

Billy Yanks - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Hamilton, Ohio

WOW! WOW! WOW! We came to Ohio from the Indianapolis area to visit Jungle Jim's... but we knew better than to go to the store hungry. So we stopped in at Billy Yanks! We were quickly greeted, seated and served! JoAnne was amazing and made wonderful recommendations. My husband loved the Old Fashioned... and in fact, he loved it so much that I didn't get a chance to take a solo picture. We ordered the Big Blue Burger with fries and the crispy Brussels. The burger was FABULOUS- so juicy and full of flavor. The fries were amazingly crispy and since we had the Big Blue- there were crispy onions mixed in and they added the perfect touch. BUT....... The crispy Brussels may be one of the best foods I've eaten in my life!!! After dinner, we headed to their bourbon bar and my husband ordered the "Devil went Down to Georgia"... a sweet and spicy bourbon and peach cocktail recommended by the bartender, Matt! It was delicious! This may be one of my favorite impromptu stops of all time! read more

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We were passing through town and found Billy's on Yelp. Our server was really nice and we were able to watch a basketball game while we waited. It wasn't loud or rowdy which we appreciated. Great place for a date night or to meet up with friends. The food was pretty tasty. The Brussels sprouts and chickpeas had a hint of some kind of hot sauce. I liked it because it wasn't overpowering but it seemed like a little twist from what I've had at other restaurants. I ordered the fried bologna sandwich for nostalgic reasons and it didn't disappoint. I loved the added chips to give it a crunch and extra flavor. We would eat here again. My only gripe is that the men's restroom had super cool comic book wallpaper and the women's restroom did not. Lol read more

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Love Billy yanks! They have a great selection of bourbon. The staff is very knowledgeable on the bourbons as well. I've never had a bad thing from bill yanks. The bologna sandwhich is one of favorites. Thw atmosphere is modern and a little rustic . The outside seating is great and got even better this year with a roof. If you're in the area stop in! read more

A great place to eat in downtown Hamilton with some of the best burgers and fried bologna sandwiches too. Grab a drink at the bar or a table out on the patio. Fun place and good service. read more

Excellent service and great food! Visiting Hamilton, my hometown, for the eclipse. Joined two cousins I haven't seen in a while. Can't believe how the city is booming. Billy Yanks is a great addition to the city! Loved the brunch menu. Shout out to the spicy bloody Marys. read more

Epic Brussel sprouts. Just trust me. Order the brussel sprouts. The burgers are yummy as well. I had a healthy bowl there as well (on a health kick) and it was great. read more

Billy Yanks is a local restaurant located in Hamilton, Ohio. They have a bar, plenty of seating and an outside patio with umbrella tables. The atmosphere was nice and the servers were friendly. I was greeted as soon as I entered the establishment and seated. Andrew was my server. Shot out to Andrew for great customer service. He acknowledged and attended to me seconds from being sat down. My water came back seconds after I ordered. I told him I wanted the Going back to Cali burger and he said it was the best on the menu along with another burger he mentioned. The food did not disappoint. The Going Back to Cali burger had avocado, caramelized onions, bacon, Swiss cheese and arugula. It was accompanied by fries and a signature house sauce. The burger was juicy and pushed like the old school burger diners... so good. The avocado and arugula gave the burger some freshness. The bacon gave the burger that special element needed to take it over the top. The caramelized onions gave the burger a slight "crunch" for some texture. The fries were good and the signature sauce seemed like a cross from ranch to a thousand island type of look. With the service and the food, this place is truly a success. I enjoyed the unique titles of the foods on the menu and it made me curious and intrigued. I will be back to enjoy the deep fried devil eggs and more. For a full video on how I do Date Nights for $25 or less please see my YouTube channel, "Date with a Plate". https://www.youtube.com/@TheRealGinaB. Going Back to Cali Burger Review read more

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Love their Burbon bar as well, they have a great selection of food and great service. They are usually busy so sometimes there is a wait for a table for food on busy days but you can spend time at their bar. The staff is great and the food options are delicious. read more

food was delicious, i got the blackened chicken pasta after workout and it had the perfect amount of tang and flavor. service was great, food came quick and waiters/waitresses are very nice. the ambiance is very cute and its such a nice little restaurant to sit down at and enjoy a delicious meal. read more

I really enjoyed my chance visit to Billy yanks and give it my first 5 star in awhile. I was a single diner at the bar so I sat promptly. The food and drink menu all seem to be handcrafted and unique spins on comfort food. It was pretty full at 8pm on a Saturday. I started with the Wedge salad and wine. My entree was the Cajun meatloaf. Not too spicy but just enough Cajun flavor. Being fall they have a few pumpkiny menu items. I tried the pumpkin spice old fashioned and it was incredible. To top it off I had the apple pie bread pudding. Great way to end the meal. The vibe is a nice clean gastropub in the heart of downtown Hamilton. Keep up the good work! read more

Loved the salmon BLT and my husband loved the fish sandwich. Fun atmosphere in cozy Hamilton.

Good spot to find some groovy new dishes. Definitely would come back to here. Parking isn't great but you're in hamiltucky!

Well I first arrived Very frosty intro to the bar. Actually-the barmaid was ogling over a customer and dismissed me and my bf completely.(maybe she works here) I went to the restroom and she still had our taken our order. I'm back at the bar. Just ordered and still waiting. More to come Oh btw bf just heard the n word from a customer. Could have been nachos...,,, Oh my drink was just paid for by the rude customer earlier or was it? They heard me writing this post, I grew up in Hamilton and this was not the hospitality I was raised with. read more

Drove to Hamilton Tonight for dinner. Billy Yanks was the place to be tonight! We shared a couple appetizers that were the bomb! We had the nachos. They were good but I removed the giant pile of lettuce and sour cream and liked them better. My favorite dish was the brussel sprouts and chickpeas with hot honey. Wow were they delicious. The inside was full with a 30 minute wait. We sat on the patio and it was great. Minus one star for too much lettuce and sour cream. Otherwise we had a great time. Sorry about no photos! read more

This is a wonderful restaurant with a unique twist on anything from awesome burgers to shrimp and so much more They also have a bar in the dining area and a smaller one with specialty bourbons and such They turned what was a bank then a paint store into a great space as well as having outside dinning read more

The food and drink menu is fabulous! The bartenders are very knowledgeable. The ambiance has lots of local pride. The only thing I wish is that there was more space- or that they would move folks on quicker. If you hit a busy time, you're gonna be waiting a while. Once folks get a table, they settle in. The positive is it's clear they are having a good time. The con is everyone else standing around the perimeter hoping to snag a space. read more

This is a must stop if you are in the Hamilton area. The food is amazing. I had a buffalo chicken grilled cheese. Hands down the best grilled cheese sandwich I've ever had. They have a large bar. 6-8 craft beers on tap and they have a separate room dedicated to bourbon and whiskey. A bourbon bar. Very cozy. The main restaurant is very busy so get there early on a Friday or weekend. Parking across the street. A real gem read more

We had a great meal at the bar. Service is great and loved the food! Check them out, eat local.

Don't list closing hours as 11pm when kitchen closes a full hour prior, at 10pm. I'm a hangry itinerant entertainer who just played for a boisterous full-house of your neighbors. Now I feel more hangry. read more

Their hamburger specials on Mondays are the best!! I love the Brussels sprouts also. The drinks are amazing. Great place for a date or family dinner. Great location with outdoor patio. Friendly service. read more