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!

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

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

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

Tried for first time this past Friday. The service was great. I ordered the like Margarita and it was perfect! Not too sweet. The burgers are double stacked smashed burgers but well seasoned with yummy toppings. I also tried the crispy brussel sprouts with hot honey. These were good but a little on the sweet side for me. Others at my table ordered the buffalo Mac n cheese and the regular Mac n cheese w grippos topping and they both seemed to enjoy them. 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

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

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

We came here to celebrate a birthday. Great food and outstanding service! The crispy Brussels and chickpea appetizer was delicious. Most of us had burgers and I would definitely get the Billy Burger again. It reminded me of a Big Boy but way better. They have a bourbon bar on the other side but we didn't venture over there. Great place for lunch or dinner. read more

Writing this while still in the restaurant because it was so good! First visit and definitely impressed! I got the Buffalo chicken grilled cheese and pineapple smash cocktail. Fries were a little salty but I'm also not a huge fan of salt so that may just be me. Sandwich was delicious and tried a bite of the grippos Mac & cheese-highly recommended! Service was great, ate so fast they didn't even have time to check on us (seriously we inhaled our food!). Will for sure be back and next time try the cocktail bar! read more

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Great location on the corner of C St In Hamilton. Happy Hour from 4-6. Had the pretzel bites with cheese spread, similar to a cheese ball, delicious. $6 old fashioned's with Benchmark Bourbon and the bartender makes a great old fashioned. My wife had the Oktoberfest Burger with sauerkraut, beer brats, mustard cheese sauce on a pretzel bun, yes it's as good as it sounds. I had the Big Blue burger blackened seasoning, onion straws, maple mustard and blue cheese. So gooood. I'll be back for the old fashioned's, great food and service. Plus I have to try the fried Bologna sandwich. read more

Was craving a good sandwich or burger for the night and the brewery we were at "municipal brewery" mentioned Billy Yanks. We got there it was booming, but put our name in and waited 10 minutes when quoted 30. Sat down and immediately got help. Looking at the menu we saw great sandwich options, some having spam on it. Never having spam ever I had to try. I got the "big kahuna" wife got "fried bologna". I got fries for the side and they were ok, wife got Mac and cheese with grippos chips and that was awesome. Got the food in a good time frame for how busy it was and I have to say the guys at the brewery knew what they were talking about. Food was hot and I'm a fan of spam on a burger. Just look at the pictures. read more

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The Harvest salad was delicious but was smaller than expected for the price. The staff was impressive, knowledgeable, and courteous.

Food was amazing- Billy Shrimp delicious Burger and Brussels tiptop Great Carryout read more

What a pleasant surprise. The Brussel Sprouts with Chickpea appetizer was great! The burgers were great too. The cocktails were good as well. We will Come back again. read more

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

What a fantastic place! The food was excellent! The atmosphere was excellent! The service was excellent! The cocktails were excellent! This will be a staple in our home. Please do yourself a favor and go check this place out. We tried several things at our table. Sorry no pictures but I'll go back and post very soon. We shared the fried bologna, Nashville hot chicken Sandwich and the big kahuna! Oh my! All were fantastic. And make sure you get yourself an old fashion so gooood. read more

I have lived in Hamilton my entire life. Billy Yank's statue was a staple image of Hamilton! I grew up with memories of walking down Main Street to Tom's Cigar and spending summer days at the local dollar cinema. For a Hamilton OG like myself, this place is simply incredible. This restaurant is what I thought downtown could become after visiting all types of revitalizing cities. They nailed it! Food and drink was incredible. You must visit this place. Hamilton is on the rise folks! read more

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Great food and very friendly atmosphere. The service has been attentive every time as well. We check to see if it's open before we go anywhere else in Hamilton. Just a cozy spot. read more

Love this place! They have great atmosphere, great bourbons, and great food! Bar seating is awesome and Darrin is the best! read more

Took a group of 10 on a Friday night and it was packed. About an hour wait but went quick as there's plenty to walk around to in the Hamilton DORA while you wait. Once seated service was awesome and apps came out quickly. Spam Fries!!! All the food was prepared as desired and everyone dug in to their burgers. Biggest comment of the night was "French fries are like steak and shake". Ha! read more

Was a little disappointed in this place. The drinks were pricey for their size. The food menu is small and is not worth the cost. It is very thin burgers stacked twice and more comparable to a fast food chain. I feel sad writing this review and really hope they correct some things for the future. The vibe is cool and I love the little bar room they had and that there was a patio outside. Nice decor. read more

Everything was good, service, food and staff. It is a great SMALL place, but the food was really good.

This place is fantastic! Grabbed seats at the bar on Saturday evening. Lively crowd and upbeat, casual atmosphere. The two bartenders were very welcoming and we enjoyed their drink and food recos and small talk. Impressive bourbon selection. I started with an old fashioned. He started with a pour of New Riff. We tried the tempura pickles as an app - a decadent twist on fried pickle chips. I got the patty melt on rye (which was out of sight!) with a side of the brussels sprouts, which were amazing! He got the pot roast French dip and said it was fantastic. So if you want a casual-cool atmosphere with great drinks and great food - this is definitely one to check out! read more

Went to Billy Yanks last night for my wedding anniversary with my wife and 9-year-old daughter. The menu looked great, I love bourbon, and this place was recommended by friends of ours. When we got there, we put our name on the waitlist. The wait was short and the hostess showed us to our table. As we were being seated, the hostess stated that we needed to be out of the restaurant within the hour due to a large group coming in soon. We probably could have swung it but I didn't want to be rushed. Telling us we are getting kicked out within an hour is information you lead with before being put on a waitlist. Super annoyed!!!!! read more

Oh man. I can't even explain to you how much I love their burgers and fries. If you love burgers go here. You will not be disappointed. We always eat outside which is nice. The service is always great. In fact it's so great I made friends with a server who served me once! read more

YUM! What a fun experience this was. We were originally quoted 40-50 minutes for two at 6:15pm on Friday, however only had to wait about 20 minutes. So if you are pressed for time probably not the place for you. The atmosphere was amazing and so was the food and service! Everything was really quick and our server was great! The drinks are top notch, just a little small. The burger was cooked perfectly and the Mac and cheese was good. It couple use some thicker cheese in the Mac and cheese or combined with a cheese with a little more flavor. I would be back for sure. read more

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Very good food and service. We were only there for dessert and drinks and they did not disappoint. The atmosphere is sleek and cozy.

Best place in Hamilton. Or Oxford. Or anywhere near by. Best burger I've had in years. Great service. No wonder the wait time can be long. Worth it. read more

Interesting and somewhat unexpected menu. Diverse offerings that cater to the foodie and bar food eaters alike.

Food was a delicious and a decent price (Nashville hot sandwich and blackened chicken sandwich), service was friendly, and it was lively in there! Definitely will be returning. Everything sounded good in their menu so it was hard to choose! read more

food was good! service was good everything was nice so we will try more off the menu besides the burger. read more

This place is awesome. The decor - especially all the different wallpapers- is great! The food is delicious! We had the fried bologna sandwich. It comes with grippo potato chips and a yummy sauce. Also had the Billy burger. Double stacked with grilled onions, cheese and pickles. The side of brussel sprouts was delicious. Came out hot and crusty. There is a bar inside the restaurant and a small bourbon bar attached next door. We had bourbon cocktails before dinner while we waited. This little bourbon bar is very quaint. All the staff were friendly and laid back. Highly recommend this place. read more

Burger was amazing. Brussel sprouts were delicious! Service was quick and workers were nice!

They have a unique but smaller menu. Nice size drinks selection and desserts. Very cute decor and nice bathrooms as well.

Great food and drinks and price is right. I have never had a bad meal or drink there and will continue to come back.

The atmosphere was nice and having the big glass window to see out onto the street was neat. The food was okay, I got a burger and so did my husband, it wasn't the best seasoned but it was alright. The pretzel bites were overdone and the cheese it came with to dip was freezing cold so a bit weird. But I would go back to try different items if it was the closest eatery I was near. read more