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132 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 132 reviews
5 stars
(34)
4 stars
(71)
3 stars
(21)
2 stars
(4)
1 star
(2)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(102)
- fit for foodies(83)
- romantic(52)
- special occasion(43)
- vibrant bar scene(35)
- hot spot(27)
Chez Billy Reviews List
Review 1 for Chez Billy
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great for drinks and music
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Service, particularly bar service, was slow. Food was great. Drinks at the bar (with live jazz)is a wonderful experience but the main dining room feels really sparse and plain."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 2 for Chez Billy
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
2nd time at Chez Billy's! YES!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Four of us had a great time at Chez Billy's. They had my favorite bourbon- Eagle Rare, which is unusual for DC, and my husband's daube, which I had last time, was still fabulous. I had the mussels, which I wouldn't order again, not enough garlic and the sauce was blah, but our friends enjoyed their fish and the rissoto with farro. We shared a dessert and started with a rabbit pate- all excellent! Bravo, Chez Billy!"
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Chez Billy
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Hopefully a work in progress
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It's nice that Petworth is getting some real restaurants, but this one needs some work. The food was okay. The mushroom risotto was quite salty, but otherwise a good idea. The salads my table had were quite good and the meat dishes (beef cheek, roasted chicken and steak) were solid, but nothing special. We split the profiteroles for dessert and they were bland. The biggest turn off was the service. The hostess didn't know how to use the reservation system (and snapped at us) and the waiter was not educated about the menu. 3 entrees arrived and we waited 10 minutes for the 4th. We would have gotten started, but we couldn't because we had no forks :("
Dined on 04/27/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Chez Billy
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fantastic neighborhood bistro
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Fantastic neighborhood bistro with a great bar, fun patio, live jazz on weekends. Exactly what was missing in this neighborhood!"
Dined on 04/25/2013
2005
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Review 5 for Chez Billy
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
really good food it was noisy
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"really good food it was noisy the night we went since there was a birthday party upstairs. I highly recommend the steak frites."
Dined on 04/21/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 6 for Chez Billy
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Picnic tables and superb food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We sent back our first spoiled bottle but the waiter was apologetic and readily brought another. Superb food and prices to match dont quite go w picnic tables and benches in my mind. Loved the expansive open kitchen. Breathtaking."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 7 for Chez Billy
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I love CB more each time we
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I love CB more each time we go. The staff is excellent - they really pay attention to what you say and clearly love the food. The beet salad was great, and my husband's chicken fantastic. My mussels were not all as juicy and plump as they've been on previous visits, but really the kitchen gets my thanks for having set my expectations so high, and our server gets 5 stars for overhearing my feedback and making a note of it. Rarely happens in DC!"
Dined on 04/12/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 8 for Chez Billy
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A Petworth Gem
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I went to Chez Billy for a business dinner on Tuesday and the next morning made a reservation to take my wife and friends there Saturday. Its not fancy. Its not 5 star Citronelle or the Inn at Little Washington. Its not trying to be those. Its trying to be a warm, friendly, neighborhood place with GREAT food. Mission accomplished. From Jennifer the bartender to Sonia our warm and thoughful waitress, it was a perfect experience. The food was great. Beef cheeks that were so tender they melted on your fork. Salmon with polenta and ramps were delicious as was the Blood sausauge. And holy cow, it was half price wine night so we got a great bottle of wine for $25. How can you beat that! And it was a very affordable meal!"
Dined on 04/16/2013
2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 9 for Chez Billy
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We were pleased to find a
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We were pleased to find a great restaurant in our neighborhood. The first impressions when we walked in were not very good - the hostess was curt and when we told her that we had reservations, she blurted out "it'll be 5 minutes" - no "hello, how are you?" or "it'll be just a few minutes while we set the table so would you mind waiting?" with a smile. Throughout the entire dinner, the hostess with her unpleasant attitude and disgruntled look about her face would be an unpleasant sight for us. The other negative thing about the experience was that the entrees took much too long to come out after the appetizer plates were taken away. We understand that it was a busy night but I think they could have timed things better.
Now onto the good thi"
Now onto the good thi"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for Chez Billy
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
On a Friday night it was very
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"On a Friday night it was very noisy. Would recommend that they turn off the music when it's so crowded, and maybe consider some noise reduction strategies."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 11 for Chez Billy
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We had a very satisfying dinner
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had a very satisfying dinner at Chez Billy. It was our first visit so we didn't know what to expect. My entree (duck) was particularly good. And I appreciated the lively all-American atmosphere --- no fake pretentious Frenchness here."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 12 for Chez Billy
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food, nice limited wine
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food, nice limited wine list, and stylish French bistro setting added up to a lovely dining out experience."
Dined on 04/03/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 13 for Chez Billy
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food and drinks amazing, service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food and drinks amazing, service fantastic!"
Dined on 03/29/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 14 for Chez Billy
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Love the atmosphere
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I love Chez Billy but it is pretty expensive.
We eat at expensive restaurants, but the servings ae not real generous but are plenty expensive"
We eat at expensive restaurants, but the servings ae not real generous but are plenty expensive"
Dined on 03/30/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 15 for Chez Billy
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The restaurant itself is beautiful
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The restaurant itself is beautiful and cozy. I spent a lot of time looking around at the decor because they took such care with it. The service and food was quite nice. I will definitely go back."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 16 for Chez Billy
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Gem of a restaurant
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Where do I begin? I requested a table near the window for a large group and were seated in a cozy private area on the 2nd floor. We were greeted by a friendly hostess and waited on by a very patient & good humored server. My friends and I received outstanding service, mouth watering food and a superb wine. The prices are extremely reasonable and it's minutes from the Petworth metro."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 17 for Chez Billy
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food and service, bad music
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Always great food, surprisingly great for the area. Great French options, high quality and usually great service. The only negative that I consider pretty major is the extremely loud, pounding hip hop music they start playing at about 9 or 10pm. This music destroys the ambiance of the restaurant, is way too loud, and makes you feel like you are eating in a hip hop club instead of the quaint French neighborhood restaurant it really is before the music starts. I suspect the restaurant turns into a nightclub after the kitchen closes. Maybe they need to push this back an hour or two."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 18 for Chez Billy
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I would have checked 'fit
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I would have checked 'fit for foodies' if the meal the 2nd time was as good as the 1st time I dined there. The pommes anna that accompany the poulet roti were so scrumptious the 1st time but just an OK potato side the 2nd time. The salade lyonnaise has great flavor but needs more frisee and the lardons are too huge and fatty (even for lardons). The daube de boeuf had a considerable amount of anise flavor which was not mentioned in the menu description. However, the place is adorable with good service and I will go back in the hopes that the 2nd meal was a fluke and the 1st is the norm."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2003
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, romantic, hot spot
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Review 19 for Chez Billy
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food and atmosphere
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My husband and myself had a lovely dinner with 2 friends who are major foodies. We had a wonderful waitress, Rachel, who took very good care of us. All of our dishes were delicious. The bread basket was particularly good, filled with warm, just out of the oven bread. Pate, Beet Salad for first course. Beef Daube was very tender, roasted chicken was very nice. Atmosphere was classic, French, a bit on the dark side, but very romantic. Noise Level was also low and you could actually have a conversation without shouting, even when the restaurant filled up. We will definitely be going back again."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, hot spot
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Review 20 for Chez Billy
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
We had a reservation for 8:15.
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had a reservation for 8:15. we were not seated until 9:00. The service was terrible. Two of our six meals came out ten minutes following the other four. It was so dark inside of the restaurant, nobody could see what they were eating. My wife ordered the beef cheeks and with every bite she got a nice taste of fat. As previously mentioned none of us could see our food. Because of this she was unable to literally, "trim the fat."The steak frites was nothing special, bland and boring. i would go to Bistro du Coin any day over coming here. The service was awful. We literally waited for fifteen minutes to get our check and then another ten to give our waitress our credit card to pay the bill. She was nowhere to be found."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2002
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Review 21 for Chez Billy
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
A little bit of a struggle
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A little bit of a struggle to get decent vegetarian food. I ordered the risotto, which is the only option on the menu, even though I'd had it before. The last time, it was a decent size serving but this time is was almost microscopic, with a weird brown gravy. And they were charging $18 for it! I sent it back and the chef whipped up a great appetizer-size serving of roasted veggies for me. They also comped me a glass of wine, which was really nice. Needless to say, I left hungry, but it was a noble effort on their part to keep me happy. My dining companion enjoyed her mussels, but for some reason the fries that were supposed to accompany them didn't appear until very late in the meal."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 22 for Chez Billy
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Service needs some work
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We have been to Chez Billy twice and the food is delicious. I do wish their menu was a little larger (a french dip sandwich would be great) but everything we have had has been great. Our only complaint is that the service is consistently very slow - and my husband's meal came out a full five minutes before mine did. Not a huge deal, but he ordered the mussels and they were not so warm when he finally got to eat them. If they could just speed up their service, this place would be phenomenal."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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Review 23 for Chez Billy
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I'd been to Chez Billy for
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I'd been to Chez Billy for cocktails before and had a wonderful time. But my first sit down dining experience there was a disappointment. Underseasoned and poorly concepted food that left my whole table a little hungry. The drinks and service were good, but the food was just not worth it."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2007
Special Features: romantic
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Review 24 for Chez Billy
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Doug Singer
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is our third time here. On the last two, we brought friends with us. We now opt for sitting in the back area of the bar where there are four tables. We have sat in that area the last two times, both times our server was Sheik, who is exceptional. He helped make our experiences memorable.
The food is consistent and very good. We have ordered the bone marrow and pork rillete each time. So far, everything we have ordered has been very good. We're glad to have them in the neighborhood."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 25 for Chez Billy
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great food and ambiance undone
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food and ambiance undone by spotty and disinterested service."
Dined on 02/28/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 26 for Chez Billy
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
They didn't seat us for an
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"They didn't seat us for an hour after our reservation. Once we did get sat the service was very slow. Great food."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2005
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 27 for Chez Billy
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good food, friendly,prompt,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Good food, friendly,prompt, informed service."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, hot spot
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Review 28 for Chez Billy
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The first course was the best
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The first course was the best of the three. Absolutely delectible."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 29 for Chez Billy
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Service was consistently way
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Service was consistently way too slow, from being seated, to taking orders, to receiving food and our check. Our appetizers had to be reordered since our waitress got the order wrong the first time. As far as I could tell, she spent most of the evening in the kitchen. Hopefully this was a fluke, because otherwise the food and atmosphere was lovely."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2006
Special Features: romantic
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Review 30 for Chez Billy
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great evening out!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Really enjoyed the food and wine and overall experience at Chez Billy. The Duck Confit was amazing, beet salad delicious and a great wine selection. Love the ambiance on a cold, wintery evening."
Dined on 02/13/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 31 for Chez Billy
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Petworth Tre Chic
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Love this place! Signatures cocktails are amazing. Dessert also awesome!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 32 for Chez Billy
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great live jazz on certain
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great live jazz on certain Sundays... incredible food"
Dined on 02/10/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 33 for Chez Billy
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
We waited a long time to order
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We waited a long time to order wine, a long time to order food, and the bus boy never brought us bread. the food was ok but the fish special was a pretty meager portion. it was really drafty where we sat on the second floor. you have a beautiful space and i would recommend your place to get drinks, but it wasn't a very pleasant dining experience."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2007
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Review 34 for Chez Billy
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The real deal in French food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The real deal in French food - worth the trek to Petworth. Been four times and each time was as good as the last - save room for the pot de creme dessert!"
Dined on 02/08/2013
2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 35 for Chez Billy
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Totally outstanding French
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Totally outstanding French food a historic neighborhood restaurant in Petworth. Pricey but worth it, this is a special occasion/date night kind of place, in my opinion, at least on the dining room side. There is also a great bar area with a fire place and surprisingly good happy hour specials."
Dined on 02/06/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 36 for Chez Billy
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We were not in a hurry, but
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We were not in a hurry, but the service speed was awful. Party of 8 and dinner was 3 hours long. Then there was a check debacle which took another 20 minutes to straighten out. I have been to the restaurant before and service was not a problem. Maybe I would only recommend for parties of 4 or less."
Dined on 01/11/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem
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Review 37 for Chez Billy
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Predictive of a great dinner
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Predictive of a great dinner was the fact that, before we even sat down, one of us was already wetting her lips with a cocktail. It’s not that fun is directly correlated to alcohol consumption–two fascinating cats in our party didn’t drink at all–but that a preference for instant over delayed gratification is directly correlated to fun. Mains included a silken boudin blanc, braised beef cheeks, and a roasted quail with its legs crossed in a very lady-like manner. Someone ordered steak, but it was well-done and is therefore not really worth describing. And maybe not even worth eating."
Dined on 01/17/2013
2005
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Review 38 for Chez Billy
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very nice French restaurant!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Apart for the long wait after ordering, a very good restaurant!"
Dined on 01/29/2013
2011
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Review 39 for Chez Billy
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Beef cheek and duck confit
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Beef cheek and duck confit were both very good."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2002
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 40 for Chez Billy
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Meets Expectations
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The starter was amazing. The meal and cocktail met expectations but did not exceed. A little pricey for not much WOW."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 41 for Chez Billy
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Fun girls night dinner
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Lovely atmosphere, very good food and service, nice wine and cocktail menu. I would definitely go back."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 42 for Chez Billy
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Really cool neighborhood spot.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Really cool neighborhood spot. Has a hip new feel in this growing, energetic part of town. Solid, reasonably priced for the quality, straightforward French food. And I don't even like French food! I'm going back!"
Dined on 01/24/2013
2004
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 43 for Chez Billy
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food is excellent. The
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food is excellent. The service stellar. We live in the neighborhood, and hope that Chez Billy's thrives. Thank you, Jillian for being a terrific manager. And Sam for the great service."
Dined on 01/19/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Chez Billy
Based on the average of (89) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
9 out of 9 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
