Friday, April 1, 2011

Bill's Bar & Burger

March 26, 2011 - SBE XVI
Location: 22 9th Avenue, Meatpacking District
SBE Score: 73

In the heart of the meatpacking district lies Bill's, a fun and unpretentious burger restaurant that you could liken to a grown up Brother Jimmy's. The burgers weren't great (more on that below), but the appetizers, drinks, and fun atmosphere brought the score up.

Pros
  • Games on TV: We watched Arizona almost make it past UConn into the Final Four.
  • Good for large groups - there is a a small/bar area and large seating area in the back
  • Good beer selection (Leila was very excited to find Strawberry Abita on the list)
  • They sell cupcakes. Good cupcakes.
  • You can order a 5oz or 8oz burger - If you want anything below Medium Well, get the 8oz
  • Affordable Price Range: $6.50 for a 5 oz "Classic" - $12 for an 8 oz "Maytag Blue & Bacon"
  • The special sauce is awesome as a dipping sauce with fries, but...

Cons
  • ...the special sauce is a little much on top of the showcase "Bill's Burger."
  • Burger patties are very basic, aren't cooked to ordered or seasoned.
  • Luke and Leila got American Cheese - it definitely had a weird aftertaste.


Above: Fries, Sweet Potato Fries, the last remaining Jalepeno bomb (we ate the apps to quickly..)
Below: "Classic Burger" with crispy shallots (side special sauce), "Mushroom and Onion" Burger


The ratings....
  • Jalepeno Bombs: 9.2 [7 - 10]
  • Fish Tacos: 8 [7-10]
  • Chili Dog: 6.75 [5 - 8] .... take this rating with a grain of salt, because really, should chili dogs be rated?
  • Fish Salad: 8 [7 - 9]
  • Burger Patty: 4.75 [4 - 7]
  • Burger Experience: 4.75 [4 - 5]
  • French Fries: 6 [5 - 7]
  • Sweet Potato Fries: 3.8 [1 - 7]
  • Onion Rings: 5.6 [3 - 7]
But what does this mean?? Order anything that scored a 6 or higher (all apps, fries, and salad)



Total tab was $252.80 (including tip). Brian brought Laura as a guest, and in accordance with SBE rules, he picked up the tab.


http://www.billsbarandburger.com/