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Billy McHale's Restaurant

4301 Guide Meridian, Bellingham, WA 98226
360 647 7763
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Ranked #66 of 259 restaurants in Bellingham
Cuisines: American, Barbecue
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
Most recent review
- 19 May 2013
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Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
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Bellingham, Washington, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

We just love Billy McHale's! It's such a great family friendly establishment, love that they take excellent care of all ages....from our little kids with their picky appetites (they have fun kid choices!) to our grandma...they have something for everyone! Such an incredibly warm welcoming environment! Thanks Billy's! :)

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Los Angeles
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013 via mobile

This place feels very dated inside. The kind of funky that was interesting 20 years ago. Food is pretty average and not very creative, certainly not low fat. I would suggest a remodel and a updated menu. Seemed a little worn and less than clean.

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Vancouver, BC
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15 reviews 15 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Service is always quick. I was a little disappointed with my fish taco. Very little fish in it. Others had steak & ribs & they were very good.

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BC
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13 reviews 13 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2013

Had a great meal early march 2013, but warning not a good choice for those concerned about fat, calories, sodium for the night. I had the Bbq chicken, it was tender and came on a bed of deep fried onions.....A half od a huge twiced baked potatoe, nice a crisp steamed fresh veggies. Friend had steak and prawns, with the... More

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San Francisco, California
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57 reviews 57 reviews
38 restaurant reviews
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2013

Never disappointed when we bring the family here. The ribs have been a favorite for years. In fact, they had been voted "best ribs on the pipeline" by a pipeline maintenance crew who frequented Billy's after training exercises. The burgers are always good, the early bird special is also a great value.

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Vancouver, Canada
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27 reviews 27 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
62 helpful votes 62 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2013

We laughed about the restaurant in the parking lot of the Bellingham Costco for years. Then one day a friend of ours said we had to try it, so we did and we love it. It's an old fashioned steak house that feels like the Keg did 30 years ago. The service is friendly and happy. The tables are comfy... More

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British Columbia
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30 reviews 30 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2013

Our family of 4 adults was traveling in the evening of New Years Day. We were in a great mood setting off on a mini getaway with our kids. We ordered too much food but we were able to share it among ourselves and nothing went to waste. My clam chowder was delicious and my pear roquefort salad was a... More

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Bellingham, Washington
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43 restaurant reviews
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2012

This is a national chain of processed, salty, frozen food of not great quality. Service was so so. I won't return.

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Bellingham
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27 reviews 27 reviews
25 restaurant reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 November 2012

Hit and miss with this place. You'll either love it or hate it. Fun atmosphere. Lots of nostalgia. Lighting is a little dark.

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Port Ludlow, Washington
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36 reviews 36 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2012

The ribs were succulent and fell of the bone. The chicken was moist and the sides were soooo wonderful.

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