I tried Billy O'Neal's Pub and Eatery on the west side of Indianapolis today. Wish I had passed. As soon as I walked in, I was hit with the pungent smell of stale beer. It didn't smell clean at all, but I decided to try it anyway. I opted for the large breaded pork tenderloin (10ounce) with fries and a side of 5-cheese Mac and cheese. Food was served quickly. The tenderloin was clearly a greasy one from the moment I laid eyes on it. I cut it in half to make a double-decker out of it, and half of the breading came off. When I picked up that half to stack it on the sandwich, the rest came off. I put it back together the best I could and gave it a try. The tenderloin was both greasy and tough- it was like biting into a pork chop. There was nothing "tender" about it. Fries were ok, with lot of seasoning salt on them. The Mac and cheese was both hot and cold at the same time- it definitely came from the microwave. The waitress was nice and attentive. $23 total. read more

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Food was very good. Loved my Cod dinner. Seasoned just right. Had a fresh tasting salad. Onion rings we're good. Who knew! We plan to go back read more

Great food and bar atmosphere. I had a delicious breaded tenderloin. Service was good. It was busy during the Monday lunch hour that we were there. read more

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We stopped in here for a quick bite to eat. We arrived around lunch time and this place was busier than I thought it would be. They had one server taken care of the entire floor and she handled it like a champ. She was very welcoming and got our food in no time. My wife ordered their Classic Rueben Sandwich. It came with the traditional ingredients. Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and thousand island sauce. All in between a marble rye bread and served with a side of sweet potato fries. The sandwich was delicious and although I wouldn't order it again, my wife sure would. I ordered their their Billy's Famous Tenderloin sandwich. They offer two sizes, a 5 oz for 12.49 and a 10 oz for only $2 more. You would think the 10 oz would be the no brainer, but I opted for the smaller one. It was honestly more than off but I really wish they would take the 5oz off the menu and stick to only offering the 10oz. I would have gladly paid for the bigger one if that was the only option. The sandwich came with a sideC and my initial choice Sour Cream and Cheddar Tots was not available so I got Mac and Cheese instead. They were good as was the tenderloin sandwich. It was perfectly fried and serviced with lettuce and tomatoes. Overall very satisfied with our lunch here and would definitely consider returning. I will definitely order their 10oz next time. read more

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Ok, so true story. A business colleague and I were in town for our annual visit and got lunch here before our flight out. The night before, I ordered a prime ribeye steak at St. Elmo. God's honest truth, the pork sandwich from Billy's was significantly better! We got the order to go so when we came in, we dealt with the bartender. What a nice woman. And the place just had a great vibe to it - regulars at the bar that chatted us up. The fries are those large cut steak fries. Very good! But man, that pork sandwich was fantastic!! We ate it in the food court area at the airport. We had someone come up to us and ask where we got it - thinking we got in the airport. Too funny. Highly recommend!!! read more

Billy O'Neals - Large pork sandwich with fries - Irish Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Visited Billy O'Neals for dinner. Their web site describes them as a "friendly, family owned Irish Pub." We will 100% agree with that statement! The waitress was very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. The pub had several "regulars" who were all also very friendly. We were made to feel very welcome by all. We ordered beers, fried mushrooms and the whole broasted chicken. The mushrooms were very good. Hot, nicely battered and served with ranch dressing. They were $8.49. The whole broasted chicken was a lot of food. But, we wanted left overs. It was the whole bird... 2 breasts, 2 wings, 2 thighs, and 2 drumsticks. It was served with rolls and your choice of potato wedges or coleslaw. We got the potato wedges and they were huge.... Each about 1/4 of the potato! The price of all was $32. Everything was served hot. The chicken was good and moist but could have used a bit more seasoning for flavor. We really liked the potato wedges. I ate them with ketchup, my wife with ranch dressing. (She's from Oklahoma and says Ranch is the Ketchup of Oklahoma.). I had a bottled beer, my wife a draft. My wife's Blue Moon draft beer for $7 was overpriced in our opinion. But the friendly pub atmosphere made up for it a little. If on the west side of Indianapolis (it's off W 10th in Chapel Hill Shopping Center), stop by and give them a try. They are easy to miss but you will be made to feel welcome at this family owned pub! read more

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we popped in here randomly and fell in love with this little place! I had a killer grilled cheese and fries (one of my favorite meals) and a couple amaretto sours too. read more

Good food, fun staff, great Friday night karaoke. Not a 5 star because it's kind of a hole in the wall, but it's very clean and friendly and fun. I'll be going there as often as possible. Great place! read more

The vibe was kind of like Cheers where everybody knows your name, but they were VERY welcoming of us outsiders. They were so friendly, I knew everyone's name before I left. The jalapeño cheese cubes were super yummy as was their famous tenderloin. Kelly provided us with great service and a friendly atmosphere. Another cool feature was their antique beer cooler!! It kept the beer cold and was a really beat to see. read more

Billy O'Neals - This is the antique beer cooler - nice cold beer!! - Irish Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I randomly found this place and it was a great experience. The customer service was on point and the waitress helped me through the menu. When I went it was slow which was fine. The place has a nice feel and there are plenty of TVs to watch while you wait for food and also can start up good conversations. I had the tenderloin sandwich and chili which both were good. I can see myself coming back especially on a game day. read more

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The food here was so good. Tenderloin is definitely recommended! Service was great as well as Thursday night music bingo!

I decided to do a post-vaccination celebration and snag a new Yelp review. So, I headed over to Indy's Westside for a bit and checked out Billy O'Neal's Pub & Eatery. I became intrigued by Billy O'Neal's when it was acquired by the same family that owns my beloved Cafe Audrey in Fort Ben. Fellow Yelper Rick G. really liked this place and spoke well of their breaded tenderloin. I don't spend as much time on this side of town, but it's a sunny Saturday and I had some extra time. So, why not? Billy O'Neal's is located on the far west end of Chapel Hill Shopping Center. It's an older, somewhat run down strip center across from a couple Wayne Township schools. There are accessible spots for parking, though none were available today. That said, i was easily able to find a spot that would work. As this is an older shopping center, they have ramps rather than curb cuts. The sidewalk is rather low to the ground, so the ramp is somewhat slight. It's definitely not ADA, but it works. There's two doorways to enter - the first a single door and the second offers one door to the bar (21+) and one door to the eatery. I found both doors somewhat heavy. I entered the eatery - it was a "seat yourself" situation. There are signs indicating compliance with health guidelines and that did seem to be the case for the most part. However, the tables were a tad close together - that seems inevitable here as Billy O'Neal's is honestly much smaller than I expected. It's an Irish pub type setting and the interior is fair wood-centric, but I just expected a much better space from what I'd seen and heard. The eatery is a combination of tables and booths. The tables are both high-top and traditional tables. My guess is probably only 5-6 qualify as accessible. Nothing I saw in the bar qualified as accessible. I sat down at a four top and removed a chair (setting it to the side). I arrived at just after the lunch hour. There were only 3-4 parties in the restaurant. My server arrived fairly quickly and was friendly throughout. Staffing seemed to be pretty light - she was doing quite a bit. I was tempted to go with fish & chips, an Irish pub favorite. However, I opted for their 1/2-pound burger with side (fries). I ordered my usual unsweetened iced tea. The burger arrived as ordered. The fries were nicely portioned. I will admit I looked at the burger and thought there was no way it was a 1/2 pound. However, I didn't weigh it so I'll give them the benefit of the doubt. The burger was good, but not an upper tier burger. I would likely go tenderloin or fish & chips the next time. The fries were definitely good and I would easily order them again. I did get my always desired refill, though i was really lacking in ice. The bill came in at just under $15. It's a modest value. Overall, I liked Billy O'Neal's. It's not a destination spot, but it's a place I wouldn't hesitate to return to if in the area. Given pandemic needs and social distancing, I doubt I'd visit if they had more customers because it felt a bit more close than my comfort level allows. Since they only had a couple other customers, it worked. The service was fine - definitely not Cafe Audrey level, but it was just fine. This actually felt like a 3.5 to me. I'm opting up because of the attractive atmosphere and good food. I'm also deferring to 4 on my COVID curve that acknowledges there are challenges these days for architecturally challenged spots. I will admit that my hopes were higher here, but I enjoyed my visit and meal and I had some time to read. So, 4 stars it is and it was a nice way to spend a Saturday afternoon. read more

Billy O'Neals - Interior of Billy O'Neal's. It's not the best shot, but gives an idea of distancing. - Irish Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Can't believe I had no idea that this place existed, and it's been here for around 40 years (if I remember correctly)! We came in because of a Fox 59 promotion. When you walk in, it is a quaint little Irish bar. The place is not huge, but does have bar and table seating. We decided to sit at the bar. The bartender was so friendly and greeted us almost immediately. We wanted to try a bit of everything, so we started out with wings, I ordered fish and chips(fiance ordered mac and cheese), tater tot balls, and finally chocolate brownie pie (when we feast, we FEAST) Wings- very meaty and had a lot of flavor. We ordered buffalo, but when they came out, they looked like bbq. They were for sure buffalo though, there sauce is just a deeper color. Not too spicy, it was the perfect amount of heat! Fish and chips- 10/10. The best fried cod I've found at an Irish Pub in Indy. The problem I run into a lot of the time with this meal is that the fish is so greasy, that you can feel your arteries clogging with each bite. Not these!! They had the perfect amount of grease, and had a great breading on them which made them a little crispy. It came with a slaw that was amazing as well, it tasted as it was made in house. Also, we ordered tater tot balls... I have no idea how no one has ever thought of this but man these are good. It's like a cheesy tater tot, deep fried We of course had to finish with pie! They had 3 different flavors that day (Saturday)- chocolate brownie, banana, and pecan. We were in here probably about 2 hours, eating and drinking and just chilling out, just because we loved the vibe so much. So glad that we came in and we've already talked about returning soon! Highly recommend!! read more

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Best tenderloin on the west side, if not all of Indy! We recently rediscovered this place after several years and I'm so glad we did. Everything is still as good as it's always been, from the must-try fish and chips to ginormous 1/2 lb burgers. Prices are amazingly fair, and the restaurant usually has some kind of great nightly special. We usually have our kids with us so we're happy that they're welcome in the dining room, because they both love Billy's kids menu and soups. read more

Billy O'Neals - Pub Fish Sandwich and Irish Potato Soup - Cup - Irish Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

We decided to visit Billy O'Neals for dinner on St Patrick's Day. We had plans after dinner, so we ate relatively quickly. My Rueben and fries were very good. My husband said his shepherds pie was good. We can tell this is a local hangout and everyone's having a good time. read more

Great food, great service - would recommend. Group of 8 for lunch and they were quick! Everyone enjoyed their meals and service was fast and friendly. Good ambiance as well. read more

Fun atmosphere. Definitely a neighborhood bar. The grilled pork tenderloin sandwich and beer were good.

Went out of my way to go there because it shows that they had Scotch Eggs. I was severely disappointed when they told me they haven't had them in almost 2 years. Not gonna lie I was pissed as I saw that online and was on a mission to have them. I wasn't the only one in my party that was pissed. The pizza also sucked. I really did know better to order pizza from an Irish Pub but thought how bad could it be? the answer is pretty bad. I would have rather had a frozen Tombstone or Jacks Pizza. I should have just waited until I got back home to Chicagoland. Now I gotta tell you the highlights. The Fried Pickles were arguably the best I have ever had. Everyone was raving as to how great they were. Also the Southwest Ranch dip was awesome. Their Famous Pork Tenderloin Sandwich was pretty damn good also. read more

I like Billy O'Neals. The tenderloin is on point and you can't miss with fries (regular or sweet potato) on the side. They have enough on draft to keep you happy with an IPA and your dad satisfied with a garage lager in a big frosty glass. There is a bar side and a little dining room side so there's a place for everyone. Service is okay and I hope everybody had fun on Tuesday night trivia or Wednesday karaoke or the Thursday 50/50 raffle or whatever's going on that night. read more

Billy O'Neals - Mini Tenderloin - Irish Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I live on the West Side, and I only go to two bars, and one of those is because Billy's is closed on Mondays. This place is more like "Cheers" than "Cheers." It's also the only bar/pub I've found in Indy where I can get a true Gibson. Their menu isn't as extensive as it was in the past, but they still serve the best burgers and pork tenderloins around. I especially like the fact that they have a SMALL pork tenderloin (5 oz). I don't feel guilty about eating it. read more

The decor was nice to walk in. It was very clean. They hosted my friends and I after we volunteered. I ordered the pork tenderloin. It was HUGE! I enjoyed the taste and meat was tender. Small issue was there was a bit to much breading for my taste. The fries were ok. Wife had a cod fillet and it was ok. We enjoyed the service and may try it again if we are in the neighborhood. read more

Billy O'Neals - Pork Tenderloin - Irish Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

My wife was in the mood for a tenderloin, so based upon fellow Yelper Rick (Mr Tenderloin) G's recommendation, we headed on over to this west side pub. The pub is located near the west end of the shopping plaza so we grabbed a spot in the common lot and headed on in. We were able to pick our own spot. Note that they have separate entrances for the bar and the dining areas, but there is an open space between them so you can change your mind. We were greeted by the Bartender/waitress who was really pleasant and did a good job checking in, clearing away used plates, and getting our check out. My wife went with the smaller of the two tenderloins. It was listed as only 5 oz, but was thick and still larger than the bun. Good flavor though it was just a tad over cooked which made it a little less tender than ideal. Good flavor on the breading as well. It came with crisp, lightly seasoned house made chips. I started with the Rarebit appetizer which is supposedly an Irish staple. It's basically white bread (lightly toasted?) with a white beer cheese sauce and chopped pickles. It was good, but as you can tell by the description, not fine cuisine. I also ordered the chicken wings off the appetizer menu as my main course. I ordered them with Teriyaki sauce. There were six large sections and they were served hot! Very tender with just a hint of crispness for a nice texture. They were just a bit over salted for my tastes, so I wasn't sure if it was the sauce or the chicken. I would recommend getting the sauce on the side if you can. No finger towelettes were provided. The wings also came with celery sticks and a choice of ranch or blue cheese for dipping. Nice friendly vibe as folks gathered to watch the ball game. Good service. Near misses on the food, but still good flavor. A nice place to grab a bit, a beer, and watch a ballgame. Review #3118 read more

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Amazing friendly personable service! A colleague and I were searching for a bar / restaurant for a few drinks and dinner and happened upon Billy O'Neals, and are so thankful that we did. We sat at the bar, were immediately greeted by an excellent bartender, made to feel at home, received excellent service and recommendations. As a busy traveler who eats out almost daily, I appreciate when someone makes you feel welcome and like you belong, and that is exactly how we felt. Food was great, but the service was second to none! This is my new staple anytime I am in the area. Highly recommend!!! read more

Stopped in with Gruncle Jim to try Billy's for the first time and it's local so you know how I Roll! The breaded tenderloin was what I saw, was suggested by yelp and I believe Where's Sherman as well.... Good enough ordered the large and split it with Gruncle as in San Diego they do not have them....large light if you know what I mean...breading was flavorful say like a Drakes style and fries crispy... I side it was a pub and a pub it was. CLEAN and undiscerning yet. Ozy and homey...I wanna go there for St Pattys next year...wood hewn with a cool tile floor, the place looked clean and service was great...I looked up Bravo in Irish but can't say it, pronounce it write so BRAVO BILLYS....from me and Gruncle Jim Eat Local, Shop Local, Live Local JC read more

Good food, good service, I had read about this place on a local foodies site and living on the near Westside of Indy wanted to give it a chance. My brother loves breaded tenderloin so when he comes to Indy I try to find him a good one. This is the place. Also great Mac and Cheese and great steak fries. The place is a little small so be warned on weekends but during the week we had plenty of seating. My wife has gluten issues but was able to find a decent Pub salad with chicken. Enjoy! read more

Ordered the 1/2 pound tenderloin and girlfriend ordered a Reuben sandwich. GF said she loved her sandwich. Ordered to go. I would recommend. It's a pub, I guess they are nicer to their regulars, customer service was a little lacking. I would come back and try to eat there. read more

Under new management...new menu featuring a lot more Irish inspired dishes - I had a small pub salad and fried mushrooms... everything was delicious! read more

Super dinner! This place is a hoot! Locals are friendly & considerate. Food good & plentiful. Services was terrific!Breaded Tenderloin great! read more

Best pretzel appetizer, My Wife & I shared a Ruben sandwich along with a cup of soup each. Of course, a pint was needed with this.

Not many things positive to write, super greasy and bland tenderloin. Super watery and bland coleslaw. Ruben only half full of meat. Angry orchard 6.00 a glass... but hey the mushrooms are decent.... Doubt I'll go back! read more

Always have Great food and Great service! Staff and servers Very good. Cozy atmosphere. read more

This place surprised me in the most wonderful way! It's in a dingy strip mall but it is SO cozy inside! The food was very good and the service was great! I'll definitely be back. I LOVED the burger and the loaded cheese fries. Oh my! read more

Billy O'Neals - So delicious! The loaded cheese fries. - Irish Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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This was our first visit. Food was delicious, beer was cold and service was great! We'll definitely go back!

The grilled chicken sandwich was delicious. The buns were toasted and the mixture of toppings complimented each other well. I got it with sweet potato fries and enjoyed the crispiness. I went for a work lunch and for the amount of people we had and small staff they had for the lunch rush, the meals all came out in a very reasonable time. We will be going back! read more

I didn't know what to expect from this local pub tucked away in a strip mall, but I was pleasantly surprised. They had many large TV's for those trying to catch the game as well as great drink specials ($2 beers on Thursday) I ordered a salad which is probably not a typical order for a sports pub, but hey! I was trying to be healthy. Let me tell you, their salad was HUGE! I was in awe of the size and the beauty of it. You can tell that everything was fresh. I normally get salads from grocery store salad bars which typically run $8.99 a lb but this giant plate only cost 7.99! It was a great value. Our server, Chris was great! He was constantly checking on us and making sure we had what we needed. Overall: great vibe, great food, great drinks, and great service. read more

Billy O'Neals - Irish Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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One of my favorite west side restaurants. The breaded tenderloin is stellar, and I think is certainly in the top 5 in the metro area. In addition, they have an amazing Reuben, which is hard to find in this town for some reason. Fries are good, and I love the decor. The service can at times be spotty, otherwise, it'd certainly be a 5 star review. read more

Just order the tenderloin, I can't order anything else because the tenderloin is so good!

Best BLT sandwich around. Fresh crispy bacon and delicious sour dough toast served with the crispiest French fries. Our waitress is always friendly and makes everyone feel welcome. read more

Food is good, but unfortunately of the 4 times I've gone loud rowdy drunks in the bar section possibly including employees have made the eatery less appealing. Usually there is one waitress attending all the diners and a rowdy group yelling at the bar. There are always a few employees smoking out front in the parking lot. If you want to go for a true casual bar this is for you. If you wanted pub food experience maybe check elsewhere. read more

The food was very good and the atmosphere was very comfortable and we thank you Lisa for such great service that you provided to us. See you soon. read more