SBE: April 2011

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)