Came here for the first time with my ohana. Ordered: Appetizer: Mammaws Old School Cheese Sticks: light flaky crust with delicious melt mozzarella cheese Entree: Chicken Fried Steak: a bit bland, but decent, but nothing special about it. The meat was pretty huge though Spicy Jalapeño Burger: very juicy and delicious. Tons of jalapeños. Philly Steak: surprisingly delicious. Very tender and cheesy with a strong taste. Carbonara Pasta w/ Grilled Chicken: sauce could be a little thicker, but the flavor was there. Very delicious Overall: decently priced for a decent sized portion. Fries seemed to be fried in possibly old oil based on the color and taste. It was also salty af, and I love salt. They also have desserts, but we were stuffed. Staff was friendly, but we barely saw him after taking our order and dropping it off. We waited a while for him to stop by for our check. Lots of tables to dine at and lots of free parking around the area. read more

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Waitress was such a mood kill. Seemed like such a inconvenience to her that I chose to eat here. Service is terrible, waited so long to just order and even then the waitress had the audacity to seem bored out by me ordering. When it was time to refill my drink no one was to be seen, had to fill my drink myself. Part of me didn't even want to pay, i'm not one to leave ratings or anything but I couldn't hold my tongue about this place. Would not recommend at all. read more

We do not go to town much but when we do, we have a date for ice cream BILLY's is our favorite great service quality desserts. Good prices one day we'll stop in there in linger.!! But meanwhile back at the ranch!! #airbnb A Stone's throw to Aggieland needs us! read more

Our first time in downtown Bryan and we were looking for a lunch spot. What a great find. Our waiter Steven was awesome, friendly and attentive. The food was delicious and from the lunch menu, it was a great deal. Can't wait to go back. read more

Food was great and so was the service. Great location in downtown Bryan...lots to see. Would definitely stop by in the future.

This is a great local bar and grille with the classic pub menu. The burgers were awesome and a hit with the kids. Service was also very friendly. Kaylee was the best!! And if you leave room for dessert they have blue bell ice cream and milkshakes!! read more

Billy's Grille & Bar - Blue bell ice cream - American Near Me - Bryan, Texas

Stopped in after looking at the menu and it looked enticing. The service was ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE. The hostess was nice and sat us immediately but we waited over 30 minutes for three waters, and I'm glad we ordered our food at the same time. The hostess ultimately was kind enough to bring our drink order. My order was wrong and although they fixed it, my fries were burnt. Overall, the food wasn't terrible but unless they improve the service, we won't be returning read more

If you want a local grille feel with great food and friendly service, this is your place. The burger is solid go to, especially if you add jalapeños. The ambiance is topped with some homey country music and sitting at one of the window tables gives you a relaxing place to see the world go by. Service was also pretty awesome. Kaylee was both helpful and friendly. Thanks, team for keeping things awesome. read more

Lunch was Bacon and Cheese Burger. The place is Downtown Bryan. The service was friendly and the clean a table so me could sit. The waiter ask us if this was our first time at Billy's. She made suggestions what was good and more popular. Great place to have a nice meal. read more

We tried it for the 1st time today for Mother's Day Lunch. The yelp reviews were great and there were lots of open tables, so we were excited. The waitress was unbelievably slow to address us for our drink orders, the food service was Super SLOW for us and for all others in the dining area. People were literally complaining to the Manager & we saw one table of 5 being served 1 and 2 plates at a time...with 10 - 15 minutes in between. Everyone at the table had finished eating, by the time the last guy received his food. Again, the dining room was not full, so they weren't jammed or anything. The food was OK, but a poor value for the price IMO. This will be our 1st & last visit to this eatery. read more

The best chicken strips in town. I know that sounds crazy. How can chicken strips be that different from one restaurant to another. But seriously y'all. They have the best chicken strips. and fish and chips. Also great. And fried cheese sticks. And salad. Oh wait it's all good. and great service too. Never had anything bad here. Highly recommended! read more

Service was great! Love the atmosphere. As you can tell in our photo, the spicy pickle chips were our favorite. Definitely give those B+ with the sauce! I got the chicken bacon ranch wrap which was a basic wrap with basic issues. Too much tortilla, only 5 pieces of chicken chunks and a whole lot of lettuce. I would give this a D-. Although it had decent taste, it was just very inconsistent within the wrap. The mushroom burger was delicious! Great flavor, great consistency. Definitely giving it an A. We both chose the sweet potato fries for our sides. Depending on the individuals preference in texture is going to depict if you love them or like them. The flavor is great, lightly salted while capturing that rich sweetness with a creamy inside. I thought they were amazing, but my spouse loves her fries crispy and she wasn't a fan of the texture. I believe when including both of our opinions we'll give the sweet potato fries a B. Overall, Billy's Grille & Bar is receiving a B+. Everything was great, only take away would to avoid the wraps unless you love carbs and maybe ask them to add a little more of a certain included ingredient. Anyways, hope you enjoy your meal and God bless. read more

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This was a fun surprise. Seemingly ran by young, yet professional college students. Lol it gives a neighborhood vibe. The staff offered great suggestions, were helpful, accommodating and provided great unexpected conversation. Lol The cucumber margarita was the best I've ever had. The spicy friend pickles were nicely flavored and the coconut shrimp were perfection. read more

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I liked everything! We are always looking for something new to try. While I no longer live in B/CS, I love coming back to things that I enjoy and miss. And especially when we find a place that we had not dined at before. We found Billy's on Yelp and thought it would be a fun evening out, so there we were. Billy's was quite the surprise. First, I noticed the caricature on the front of the menu. I thought, gee, he looks familiar. After reading the story about Bill Schulman on the back, my hunch was correct. As a child and young man, I had been to the Schulman family theaters in Bryan many times. I have vivid memories of the Palace and Drive-in. This will date me, but we used to have to call the theater to hear a recorded message of shows and showtimes. I'll never forget Mr. Schulman's voice announcing the show as "Hotel Hell!!!" I am appreciative of the many years that this family has dedicated themselves to our community! That said, in addition to the pleasant ownership surprise, I really liked the restaurant. There were two young lady's that served us. Both were very pleasant and attentive. I did ask what the store used to be, but they were unsure and thought it was an ice cream bar. After speaking with my dad, he said it was Jarrott's Pharmacy. It made sense then. Jarrot's was a Pharmacy and soda fountain. Wow, it had been years! Okay, on to the menu. They had a diverse menu with a little something for everyone. Also, there was much in the way of Texas fare which I really enjoy. I ordered the Chicken-Fried Steak and a tall class of beer. My wife had Billy's Cobb salad with fried chicken strips. I thought my Chicken-Fried Steak was as good as any that I've had in the area. The cold beer didn't hurt either! My wife said that she loved the Cobb salad. We had eaten pretty heavy on our trip, so that salad was just what the doctor ordered! We had friends with us who really enjoyed their meal as well. I loved it all. The history, food, drink and service. Yes, I will be back with each trip home to Bryan! Thanks Schulman family. read more

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I am so sad to update my review from almost 2 years ago, but things were not good on my most recent visit. Service was terrible, slow and barely attentive. Restaurant was not busy and there plenty of open tables and staff it seemed. Chicken fried steak and mashed potatoes were terrible. Burgers were ok but fries were juat warm. After such a long wait they should have been fresh out of the fryer. We were embarrassed because we had brought new friends from out of town to "eat local." We've popped in at Billy's several times since my original review. Never had this kind of problem. Sorry to see such a decline. read more

I went with my neighbor for breakfast because he had been raving about this place and goes often. I must say that, for the price, the portions are very good. We were sat very quickly but the service was lacking from thereon out. My friend had to shout to get an iced tea refill and I never got the opportunity to ask for hot sauce for my migas. The migas as a whole was underwhelming yet filling. The salsa tasted like it was from a jar and the tortillas were store bought and flavorless. I would not order that again. Still, I think the place has potential and I would love to give it another go. Those potatoes...just you wait. read more

Billy's Grille & Bar - Migas - American Near Me - Bryan, Texas

The service is very friendly, and the food is pretty good. However, while the servers are nice, the kitchen staff seems incompetent and unable to bring out food in a timely manner. Everyone at our table received their meals 30 minutes before one member finally got his burger. Even worse, other tables were served burgers before us, leaving him waiting far longer than necessary. read more

Service was very slow. We got our food way before our appetizer. took about 10 minutes to get CHEESE STICKS after we received our food. Didn't have proper change for cash payments read more

nice place with pleasant open atmosphere. Long bar for people to sit at with pleasant staff. drinks are reasonably priced.great place to pregame first Friday. read more

Made the decision to go there based on Yelp reviews. Went there with three other guys during First Friday, so they were very busy. Despite this, our food came out in around 10 minutes and our waitress, Chloe, was very attentive. She even accommodated one of our friends who showed up after our food had came out. As far as the food goes, three of us (including myself) all got the bacon burger, and loved it. The sourdough buns were definitely the right choice here. French fries were perfectly cooked and seasoned. Another one of my friends got the chicken fried steak, and also loved it. On top of all that, it was amazing price for the amount of food we got (~$10 each!). The only bad part I can think of is the wait for the bathroom because it was crowded, but First Friday only happens once a month, so there's a pretty low chance you'd run into that problem. Definitely a very entertaining ambiance though, with TVs on the walls and a bar that had a wheel to spin for a random shot we will definitely go back. Also, one of their "Billy's favorites" drinks was Dos Equis, and that is our favorite beer. I'm definitely going to have to give this one 9 Cane's-in-Bryans out of 10. read more

Billy's Grille & Bar - Bacon burger & fries - American Near Me - Bryan, Texas

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Chicken caesar salad cost $13, took 30 minutes to come out, and this was the amount of chicken they gave me.. My sister ordered the avocado bacon burger and there was less than a single slice of avocado on it. Food was fine, prices and servings were not. read more

Billy's Grille & Bar - American Near Me - Bryan, Texas

Had lunch here with some friends. I thought everything was really good. I had the fried chicken sandwich with coleslaw. The chicken had a good crunchy texture. The French fries were good also. Not all greasy and soft. Nice and crunchy. read more

Billy's Grille & Bar - Fried chicken with coleslaw. - American Near Me - Bryan, Texas

20 minutes to get a burger and fries? Ok, but... it wasn't quite worth the wait. Tasted okay, but not the best I've ever had. Sorry.

This was our 2nd visit to this great little bar/restaurant in Bryan Texas. We were on our way to Houston and stopped here to eat. The server was amazingly kind and consciousness! She got me a Diet Coke refill without having to ask! We had the fish and chips and a burger with fries! The food is delicious and hot! Fries were not too greasy! This place is clean and even the bathroom was clean! We will be returning next time we are in town! read more

The Chicken Fried Steak is one of the best I've ever had. Great quick service and cold beer rounded out the visit.

Honey let me tell you something. This breakfast is so good it made my husband cuss and he's a holy roller! I'm talking called out the kitchen staff and wanted to personally meet the young man that made the biscuits and gravy. It feels so good to find a place in downtown Bryan that simply welcomes you as if you're home from the moment that you walk in. We are regulars! I'd show you my plate but it's cleaned! Abi-yu is an excellent server. 12/18/2022 I finally slowed down enough to get a picture. read more

Billy's Grille & Bar - My go-to breakfast. Omelette fried potatoes and a biscuit. - American Near Me - Bryan, Texas

Yesterday evening we went to Billy's for dinner and to watch the game Texans v Baltimore. They let sit by the window and they had two TV on the game. We order beers and chicken Fried Steak. It was delicious and the service was great. We had a good time watching the game and had a good meal. Good place to keep in mind for next time. read more

Ok, been seeing lots of good stuff about this place, and word of mouth, so finally was able to stop for dinner with my son. So, location, awesome for evening with family or friends after downtown 8-5ers go home, but if your working or have business downtown during the weekday, not bad to find a parking spot and in Bryan you can walk to it nearly from anywhere. Love the atmospher and staff, super friendly and helpful with the menu, bar looked amazing although didn't indulge in any "adult beverages today!" So my son loves beer pretzels and cheese so gave theirs a try before our meal... wholly cheese sauce! Amazing, huge, a "one pounder" and the sauce was good too! So my chicken fried steak, fries and ma-n-cheese was good, the steak was perfectly cooked, fries were good, but just fries nothing unique and the same for the Mac-n-cheese, however so would order again, just nothing extra unique. But my son's waffle was perfectly cook and flavorful and he loved the hand breaded chicken strips! We will be back, I have to try the Philly cheese steak, looked amazing at the other table! read more

10/10 definitely will be coming back! Dimple my server today made everything a breeze & was very helpful! Food came out in a timely manner & tasted great! Awesome spot for lunch/dinner date for couples looking to grab a bite to eat! read more

Came in on Sunday of Labor Day weekend for brunch. Waitstaff was good... but discovered they were out of many items.. chicken, potatoes and a few other items. Wasn't super busy and kitchen was slow. I ordered an omelet with side of potatoes and they offered me a salad as my alternative to my potatoes. Btw... we ordered and waited 20 minutes before we were told that they ran out of potatoes. Just frustrating experience. I am gluten intolerant so my options are very limited. They brighten me breaded fries instead. Not an option for me. read more

Came in for dinner and a beer at the bar. Reed recommended a new beer to try. It was so good! Lauren brought a chilled glass with the second beer. Great customer service! Smoked wings are amazing! Best restaurant in town! My favorite Friday hangout! read more

The food here is amazing! The fries are the best! Our server Alyson was very sweet and on the ball! Very good service

Alyson was great, loved the Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes and green beans, excellent...thx

I came to eat breakfast. Obviously I was too late. Decided on getting the house salad with honey mustard dressing. The salad was mostly lettuce with a few tiny bits of tomato and a couple of red onion rings. Also a little bit of shredded cheese. All I could taste was lettuce and dressing and onion. Next to the chipotle chicken quesadilla. I did not taste any Chipotle the chicken was a bit dry and bland not much cheese. On a positive note the server was very polite and kind. Not sure I'll be back very average. Only ate one piece of the chicken quesadilla and took the rest home to fix it up myself. read more

Billy's Grille & Bar - Chipotle chicken quesadilla - American Near Me - Bryan, Texas

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Food was great and affordable. Kaylee was very attentive and my cup never ran low. Beer was cold!!

I went for breakfast. The restaurant was empty, and the ambiance was sports bar norm. Positives - our server was lovely, and the food came out fast. Negatives - the options were expensive, almost every menu item contained the same low-quality k ingredients (eggs, preformed frozen sausage Patties, mild pre shredded cheese, onions and peppers, and mixed fruit), and portion sizes were small. read more

When you think of Billy's Grille & Bar, its like to old T.V. sitcom show , "CHEERS" "WHERE EVERYONE KNOWS YOUR NAME". This was my experience the moment I walked in and greeted with a favorable smile that expressed , you're in the right spot for some good food. My lunch was a nice cheese burger and home made fries that was absolutely out of this world. Their customer service made you feel right at home with family. The dining area was very comfortable with friendly people that greeted you with a smile. I had the best experience dining out at Billy's Grille & Bar. And if you ask me... I would do it all over again like the ground hogs day movie. read more

service was extremely slow. tables were sat 20-30 min after us got their food and checked out and left before we ever got our food. we were told it was grill food which required a wait. regardless, if it is going to take an hour for chicken tenders atleast get the drink orders right away. we waited atleast 10 minutes for anyone to come wait on us. waited over 45 minutes for food, was offered refills once we got someone's attention to ask about our food. also, completely understandable for things to happen if they were busy, but it was not. small crowd, no urgency from any staff. read more

I'm not a Bryan local but every time I visit I always make it a point to eat at Billy's. The food is great, it's very clean and I love the service. Every time I've come the managers have been present and attentive. This most recent time I had Sapphire as my server and she was AWESOME! 10/10 would recommend to anyone in the area! read more

This place has a good atmosphere for a bar meal but the food was not very tasty at all. We started with fried mozzarella which was literally a cheese stick with flour breaded on the outside fried. It had zero flavor unless you dipped it into a very small cup of marinara sauce. I got a Caesar wrap no flavor alot of lettuce. The only good thing was my husband's burger was absolutely delicious he said. The beer choices were sparse and my cucumber spicy margarita had zero tequila in it? They put so much jalapeño in it I guess to disguise the fact that they didn't add alcohol to it. The only reason I would recommend this place is if you really enjoy a good burger. read more

Billy's Grille & Bar - cucumber spicy margarita - American Near Me - Bryan, Texas

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