Billy's Restaurant

4.4

393 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

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Named after William Jennings Bryan, the elegant "Noble-Dawes House" located near the Nebraska State Capital was built in 1887. The Chautauqua Bar and the dining rooms named for William Jennings Bryan, Charles Dawes, and George W. Norris give a fascinating glimpse into a grand era in U. S. History.

Since 1986 it has been the home of Billy's Restaurant. Chef Nader finds the finest ingredients for our diverse menu selections. Our entree specialties include steak, lamb, duck, veal, seafood, and delicious vegetarian dishes. Whether it be our premium steaks, the freshest produce, homemade soups, or incomparable seafood - you will take home a memory of fine food, fine wine, and excellent service whenever you visit Billy's Restaurant.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Steak, Seafood
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(402) 474-0084
Website
http://www.billysrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Nader Farahbod
Catering
Billy's is the ideal setting for your prenuptial dinner, wedding reception, birthday party or special occasion. We have three private rooms that can be reserved for your celebration. For larger parties, reserve the entire establishment. Billy's can seat up to 80 people. Visit with our Executive Chef and owner, Nader Farahbod to customize everything from the menu to the desired decor. We can personalize your unique experience to make it unforgettable. We also welcome the opportunity to cater your event wherever you choose to celebrate. Our exceptional staff will take care of all details.

Location
1301 H Street, Lincoln, NE 68508
Neighborhood
Lincoln
Cross street
S 13th Street
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Crab Cakes$12.00
Handcrafted cakes with Maine crab, herbed cream cheese and a pepper medley, finished in Italian breadcrumbs. Comes with Billy's house dill sauce
Coconut Chicken$12.00
Chicken breast marinated and tossed in a toasted coconut crust and served with a peanut sesame sauce
Baked Brie$11.00
A warm, rich & silky French cheese with toasted almonds and green apples. Comes with house crackers
Mussels for Dawes$13.00
Blue Mussels steamed in a white wine lemon broth and finished with caper oil
Artichoke Dip$12.00
Rich & creamy with a blend of caramelized onion, spinach, mushrooms and artichoke hearts. Served with lavosh
Billy's Brussel Sprouts$9.00
Crispy sprouts tossed in a sweet and spicy balsamic reduction

Entrées

Choice of Soup or Salad with balsamic vinaigrette

Filet Mignon$31.00
Eight ounce center cut beef tenderloin, wrapped in hickory bacon and charbroiled. Topped with garlic butter and served with house potatoes and seasonal vegetables
Sowers Ribeye$28.00
14 oz. cut of aged corn fed beef. Served with house potatoes and seasonal vegetables
Blackberry Duck$26.00
Pan seared duck breast kissed with cabernet sauvignon, then finished in a blackberry balsamic reduction. Comes with rice and seasonal vegetables
Veal Marsala$26.00
Medallions sautéed in butter and flamed with a sweet Marsala wine. Tossed with trottole pasta
Lemony Veal Piccata$26.00
Dusted medallions sautéed in olive oil. Finished with mushrooms, capers and scallions in a lemon white wine sauce. Tossed with linguine
Pork Shank$28.00
Fall off the bone, slow roasted tender shank. Finished with a rich mushroom sauce and served with seasonal vegetables and potatoes
Rack of Lamb$34.00
Grilled French cut rack, rubbed with garlic and rosemary. Comes with house potatoes and seasonal vegetables [Chef Nader recommends Medium rare]
Avery's Chicken$22.00
Charbroiled chicken with sautéed shrimp and asparagus in a tomato tarragon sauce. Served with rice
Chautauqua Chicken$18.00
Sautéed in white wine and fresh herbs, then topped with a sweet and tangy orange cranberry sauce
Parmesan Carbonara$19.00
Hickory smoked bacon, grilled chicken, mushrooms, green onion and garlic tossed in a handcrafted cream sauce. Served over trottole pasta
Glazed Salmon$22.00
Alaskan baked salmon finished with a honey chili glaze. Served with seasonal vegetables and rice
Scallop Succotash$28.00
Roasted pepper medley with sweet corn, edamame & fresh tomatoes. Topped with pan seared scallops

What 393 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
3.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Billy's Restaurant excels in delivering "excellent food and service," with friendly staff who "treat customers like family." The cozy, historic ambiance makes it perfect for intimate dinners or special occasions. Diners praise the "huge portions" and "delicious cocktails," making it a favorite for "a satisfying home-cooked meal" and memorable evenings.

393 Reviews

R
Ron VIP
Omaha7 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Billy's Restaurant is a local family owned business doing business since the 1980's. It is a quaint place that is homey and refreshing. My wife and I go there a lot since it is very quiet making conversation more pleasing and enjoyable. The wait staff as well as the owners are like family, always being friendly and attending to your dining needs. The food is always great and they go out of their way to customize any dish to your liking. Exceptional!
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Ron VIP
Omaha7 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Billy's never disappoints. The food is always great and the service is more than outstanding. The wait staff treats customers like family. It is always a joy to dine there.
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Kris
Omaha2 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing place and service! The staff was so kind and attentive and Chef came out twice to chat. The portions are HUGE! Everything was absolutely delicious--from the drinks, to the appetizers, to the meal! No room for dessert, but it looked amazing too.
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JUSTIN
Omaha1 review
5.0
Dined on September 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a great experience! This visit made for a great date night!
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Renee VIP
Las Vegas4 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
There is a reason Billy’s has been open for almost 40 years. Absolutely delicious! And the service is phenomenal. Chef Nader came and checked on us twice and our server was extremely attentive.
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Jim
Omaha36 reviews
1.0
Dined on September 17, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Billy’s is closed on Sundays and Mondays. I made a reservation through OpenTable, which was by all indications excepted. When we arrived with our guest, we learned the restaurant is closed on Monday. For this, I blame OpenTable.
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Ann
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was great. The food, the wait staff. Very friendly and accommodating. First time there but will definitely go again
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Maria
Caribbean2 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service, wonderful food, and even the decor alone is worth a visit.
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Eric
Chicago4 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent meal and service... Great change from the same old same old restaurants in Lincoln.. Priced right also..
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Wyatt
Omaha1 review
5.0
Dined on August 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time at Billy’s and we will certainly be visiting again. The food was incredible. The service was amazing. The ambiance was calm and relaxing which made conversation enjoyable.
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FAQs

Billy's Restaurant does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Billy's Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (402) 474-0084.

Billy's Restaurant is rated 4.4 stars by 393 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1301 H Street, Lincoln, NE 68508

Additional information

Cross street
S 13th Street
Neighborhood
Lincoln
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Steak, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Nader Farahbod
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.billysrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(402) 474-0084
Catering
Billy's is the ideal setting for your prenuptial dinner, wedding reception, birthday party or special occasion. We have three private rooms that can be reserved for your celebration. For larger parties, reserve the entire establishment. Billy's can seat up to 80 people. Visit with our Executive Chef and owner, Nader Farahbod to customize everything from the menu to the desired decor. We can personalize your unique experience to make it unforgettable. We also welcome the opportunity to cater your event wherever you choose to celebrate. Our exceptional staff will take care of all details.

Billy's Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

Appetizers

Crab Cakes$12.00

Coconut Chicken$12.00

Baked Brie$11.00

Mussels for Dawes$13.00

Artichoke Dip$12.00

Billy's Brussel Sprouts$9.00

Entrées

Filet Mignon$31.00

Sowers Ribeye$28.00

Blackberry Duck$26.00

Veal Marsala$26.00

Lemony Veal Piccata$26.00

Pork Shank$28.00

Rack of Lamb$34.00

Avery's Chicken$22.00

Chautauqua Chicken$18.00

Parmesan Carbonara$19.00

Glazed Salmon$22.00

Scallop Succotash$28.00

What 393 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Billy's Restaurant offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Billy's Restaurant restaurant rated?

Is Billy's Restaurant currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information