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Billy Boy's
Category: Restaurants Barbeque Barbeque [Edit]
6400 W 95th St(between Chicago Ridge Mal & Ridgeland Ave)
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 599-8406
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 10 am - 11 pm
Fri-Sat 10 am - 12 am
Sun 11 am - 10 pm
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
19 reviews for Billy Boy's
19 reviews in English
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Review from Courtney S.
Westmont, IL
4/18/2011
When my grandma died, my grandfather was never the same. It was like his soul left with her. The only thing he ever asked for, and the only thing that could bring a smile to his face, were two words: "Billy Boy's."
The ribs are just that good.
As a vegetarian, I can't say I've ever indulged, but if they can turn back the clock and give an old man a few moments of happiness, they just might be magical. -
Review from Aurora S.
Hickory Hills, IL
7/21/2011
If you like Whoppers and the taste of carbon and brown lettuce, you're gonna love Billy Boy's hamburgers. Gross. Also their fries taste incredibly freezer burnt.
The hot dog was okay... standard Vienna, can't really screw that up unless you cook it too long.
I'm sad that I didn't have the cash on hand to go to Jrs, and instead opted for this crap. -
Review from Jason A.
Chicago, IL
3/21/2011 1 photo
Very cheap, very good, extremely clean. Huge burger, slightly charred/crispy exterior, juicy interior. Fried items hand battered. Check the menu on their website, those prices are indeed accurate, and they actually have even more items than listed! Also, they have Mr. Pibb, so they get 6 stars from me!
In Depth Review:
This is the kind of place they should shoot a show about food at.
Sometimes it's the simple things I crave. A good, plain burger. Thank you, Billy Boy's. I'm sorry I laughed and joked about you so many times in the past as I drove by. You may look like somewhat of a dive, but your food more than makes up for it.
This is a nice, south side kind of restaurant. They have tables so you can sit down and eat, but don't expect them to bring your food to you. They have cheap beer ($1.50). They also have a liquor store on the other side where you come in.
Now, on to the food. My 1/2lb burger was nice and crispy on the outside, drippingly juicy on the inside. Tomato, lettuce, onion, your standard burger fare. What made it special was the high-quality beef, and the fact that it tasted like it came off of somebody's backyard grill. I think it was like $3.70! It's nothing phenomenal, it's nothing world class, it's just a regular burger done right, which is hard to come by!
So, what makes this place newsworthy? The fact that they batter and deep fry things fresh. Sure, you can get a mozz stick anywhere, but 99% of places will have them in the freezer and drop them in oil. Here they'll batter and fry it fresh. They'll even coat it in buffalo sauce. Hell, they'll do the same to provolone cheese, except they'll brush it with garlic butter! I had the queso sticks, which was cheddar and green chilis, breaded with crushed tortilla chips and fried! Talk about your heart attack grill! I have to keep reminding myself that I can't eat here as often as I'd like, for safety reasons! Deep fried heaven!
As we sat and ate, employees were wiping down the tables, doors, and door handles! Monk would be proud!
I haven't tried the ribs though. I'm really picky about my ribs. I like them to have bark, and I like them to be pink from sitting in a smoker for hours! I don't know if that's what they have here, so I got what I really wanted, a great burger. I may update this review if I try them.
All those times I thought I was smelling another restaurant when parked at the Chicago Ridge Mall, it was Billy Boy's. The smell is even better/stronger right outside the restaurant. -
Review from Bob S.
Chicago, IL
7/13/2011
Dozens of meals. Ice cold beer. 4 TVs. Eat in or carry out. I go there at 10AM when they first open. French fries are very good and you get a ton. Put in your order, have a seat and they call your number. Every neighborhood should have a place like this.
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Review from Alex F.
Updated - 8/23/2010
I wish to reiterate my review from however many years ago and add a steaming pile of meat on top. I went there for the first time in a long time a few days ago and got one of their current specials - the Western pulled pork sandwich.
For comparison's sake, it was roughly the weight of like THREE McDonald's Angus burgers. No joke. And I ordered SMALL fries which were in a MEDIUM bag but there were so many fries they spilled out into a LARGE area on my tray. I could barely finish the damn meal. And again, for less than $7. Get out.Listed in: Sandwich Joints
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6/17/2007 First to Review
Half restaurant. Half liquor store. All love.
No one has heard of Billy Boy's?? They have the biggest… Read more »
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Review from Tanya R.
Chicago, IL
1/23/2011
Hands down the best ribs in Chicago. I can't believe that people on here are talking about the "ambiance" and the trashiness of the attached liquor store. This place is Southside brilliance, people. The food is incredible, and I eat all over the city. We come here over Carson's and Wildfire, and I live in downtown Chicago. It's WORTH THE DRIVE. Perhaps one of the best kept secrets; I can't believe more people don't review it. I order my ribs well done, and the meat is tender and falls off the bone. The sauce is tangy and sweet and the coleslaw is amazing. I need to stop writing this because it's making me hungry. Seriously, go here.
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Review from Joe S.
Chicago, IL
1/29/2010
Oh. My. Lord.
The gentleman below who said "Best Ribs In Chicago" is correct.
Blows away Carson's , Gale Street Inn, and Fireplace.
Fall off the bone, char-broiled, with an amazing sauce. What is that cloying, addictive note in the sauce? Who cares. Just keep eating.
Passed this place for years, laughed at the name and the appearance. Finally, a friend said " you HAVE to try them. Best ribs ever." So I did.
And they are. The Best. Ribs. Ever.
Ambience leaves a little to be desired. Attached Liquor Store handy but sorta trashy. No matter. Take 'em to go. Barbecue Heaven.
Proud of you, Billy Boy's. Mean It. -
Review from Linh L.
Chicago, IL
Updated - 5/23/2011
I love this place. It's so affordable and I love how the menu is so big.
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4/14/2010
Cheap, good service, fast, and the food is just great for everyone. It's a big menu with great… Read more »
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Review from Zachary M.
Chicago, IL
3/6/2008
Ever since our old barbecue haunt near Midway closed down many years ago, I've made periodic trips to Billy Boy's and never been let down. The food is always good and the menu is ungodly huge so you can satisfy pretty much everyone with a trip there.
Plus, liquor store! How can you lose? -
Review from Melissa S.
Palos Hills, IL
2/3/2010
Ive lived in this area my whole life and have passed Billy Boy's literally hundreds of times and yet have never eaten there.
My fiancee and I were looking to try something different recently and he said "What about Billy Boy's? Remember I was telling you they had pretty good ribs?" I told him I'm usually down for trying new places so we drove the 5-10 minutes to check it out.
For a weekend night it was crowded but not so bad that you had to wait in line forever.
I decided on a Gyros and Large Fry. He got a full slab of ribs and Large Fry.
The Gyros I had was good but the meat was a little bit dry for my tastes. The Tzatiziki sauce was really good, thin (which I perfer) with a crisp cucumber taste and seasoned really nicely.
The Ribs were fall off the bone, literally you could not pick them up without them falling apart! I was skeptical on the sauce but when I tried a bit of his ribs it was pretty good. The ribs are like $14 for a full slab and come with cole slaw and garlic bread. For $14 and ribs that fall off the bone, I'll put up with sauce that is good but not the best.
The menu was HUGE. They have to have over 100 items on it. Probably 20 chicken sandwiches, 15 different burgers, appetizers etc.
I enjoyed the variety so much the next night when trying to figure out what to have for dinner (hey its the weekend, I cant slave away at the stove making gourmet meals every night!), I suggested Billy Boys again.
This time he had the Italian Beef, which was pretty decent, slightly salty, and wasn't a massive sandwhich but it was good. I had the Double Cheeseburger which was super juicy. We split onion rings which were pretty good too.
Not a huge fan of the fries, but they aren't bad enough where I wouldn't get them every time I went there.
The first night- 1 slab of ribs (with bread, and cole slaw)
1 Gyros Sandwhich
2 Large Fries, 2 Large Drinks....$20
The 2nd time- 1 Double Cheeseburger
1 Italian Beef/dipped with cheddar and hot peppers
2 Large Fries
1 Onion Ring..... $15.
Now that's what I'm talking about. -
Review from Bobby B.
Oak Lawn, IL
10/29/2010
This place is awesome for greasy, fast food. If you're looking to satiate that junk food-tooth in Oak Lawn, look no further! Personally, I stay away from the burgers and stick to the ribs. In my opinion, that's the bread and butter of this business!
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Review from Jeremy B.
Chicago Ridge, IL
4/25/2011
This place used to be great about 20 years ago. Back then they had excellent ribs and gyros. But something has chanced in the past couple of decades.
The inside has been remodled and looks great. I tried the ribs recently and I couldn't eat them. They were overcooked/burnt and fatty. They used to be tender/fall off the bone ribs. I also got a gyro and it was overcooked. The meat was cut from the gyro roll and heated ont he grill way too long causing it to be burnt & very dry. A gyro isn't something hard to get right and when you've been doing it for as long as they have it should be perfect.
On the plus side they have ok fries and the bbq sauce they use is pretty good. But I don't plan on going back. -
Review from Silky O.
Cook, IL
11/5/2009
Do you want a slab of ribs worth dying for? YES. Do you want a bottle of Skol vodka on discount? Maybe.....
Billy Boy's has everything, but I only go for the tasty slab of ribs and sometimes some bottom shelf liquor. Order a tasty brew with your meal as this place also sells beer. Not too expensive as well. The parking situation is brutal but a good place to stop for lunch and a 40oz Cobra.
America!
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Review from Janet H.
Oak Lawn, IL
12/26/2009
Yes, I am a fan. Grew up in the 'hood and this was the place to get your gyros on, dive into a juicy cheeseburger or burn your tongue on a pizza puff.
These days, I dig the Malibu chicken sandwich, or chicken gyros. The fries are soooo good. A couple of prior reviews were not digging the fries but I think they've upgraded the product. The menu is insanely huge, and service is quick.
I went this afternoon and the Christmas decor is surprisingly lovely! -
Review from Richard C.
Burr Ridge, IL
8/21/2010
Good burger (make sure you get the Angus) for the price. Quick service.
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Review from Nicole L.
Glendale Heights, IL
7/10/2010
Love the extensive menu. The burgers are cheap and good, like Whoppers, only fresh.
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Review from Don M.
10/13/2008
I used to love this place the ribs were good and the circus of people is fun to watch. The last time we were here some woman left her child on the floor screaming while she and the rest of her family ate. After my friend blew a gasket the manager finally came out and settled things down. They have a huge menu with just about anything you could want. I go for the ribs, but this was a sad time indeed. The ribs were just falling of the bone not because they were tender and did not have a good taste. The fries were terrible. maybe I should have gone into the attached liquor store first. I have to packed it up and move on to better things.
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Review from Ozzy A.
Oakland, CA
10/5/2009
I'd give this place 10 stars if I could!!! I never had a problem with Billy Boys. Every time I visit Chicago it's my first stop right as we leave the airport!!! The most delicious menu I've ever experienced and something they have that California don't have!
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Review from Steven M.
Updated - 10/13/2008
It's official. This place sucks. I had the ribs and the meat wasn't even touching the bone. This isn't tender. It's crap. I couldn't even finish the fries they were so bad. We're done.
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10/14/2007
I have been coming here for about 12 years. I always end up getting the ribs slathered in open… Read more »
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