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Billy After Dark, Minneapolis, MN

Billy After Dark

4.6
4.6
167 Reviews
$30 and under
Speakeasy

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 28 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Hot spot
  • Good for special occasions
“Our Cocktail Philosophy”

Billy After Dark cocktails are inspired by the twenty-four micro-seasons that define the flow of life in Japan. Enter a world where you are brought back to your best memories. Reminding you of that the feel & flow from each one.
Perfected classics like the Manhattan and Negroni, riffs on some of Japan’s most beloved cocktails such as the Whisky Highball, and even alcohol-free drinks influenced by ingredients such as yuzu, and umé round out the collection. Through all of this, we want everyone to indulge in enjoyable recollections of the past with our entire cocktail menu being named after great albums from the 90’s & 2000’s.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Speakeasy, Creative Japanese, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 6:00 pm–10:45 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–11:45 pm
  • Phone number
    (612) 123-4567
  • Website
    http://Billy-After-Dark.com/
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual

Menu

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

What 167 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Hot spot

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Lively

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Best Ambiance

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Innovative

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Hot spot

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Great for scenic views

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Billy After Dark offers a "total vibe" with "exceptional" food and "amazing craft cocktails." Patrons appreciate the "fun atmosphere" and "phenomenal" service. While some note limited menu options and smaller portions, the "unique and flavorful" dishes and "electric" ambiance make it a standout choice for a memorable night out.

167 Reviews

  1. Katie

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Billy’s after dark was a total vibe. The food was exceptional if you want a little bite to eat paired with their amazing craft cocktails. I absolutely loved the music. The service was top tier. I will definitely be back!

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  2. Justin

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Only had one drink, waited 40 minutes for them to arrive. Got up and sought out the waitress. “Sorry bar got behind. They’ll be right out.”

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  3. Emily

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    BAD actually felt like a speakeasy! The bathrooms are (oddly) a must-see; great photo opp. The drinks were creative & good so would go again! My only negative was having a reservation but then being escorted to a back room that has a completely different vibe from the front/main area. That was disappointing.

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  4. Malik

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and drinks amazing good people around That we didn’t know Service top tier

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  5. Kandace

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was amazing, and the food & drinks absolutely fantastic! Best sushi we've had!

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  6. Melissa

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great drinks, fun atmosphere, awesome service. Highly recommend

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  7. Kathleen

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The website says gluten free sauces but there were only 3 rolls that were gluten free. They were delicious, but the GF member of our party was really disappointed. Quite misleading.

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  8. Ilia

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great date night spot! We loved our drinks and server.

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  9. Wendi

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    43 reviews

    4.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Not easy to find "The door", love the ambiance inside but the menu is sparce. Sushi rolls are significantly smaller and portions overall are much smaller than the main restaurant. The shrimp tempura was ridiculous. Staff is too busy to be attentive - better for a younger crowd with lower expectations and less money to spend on food. I was expecting some favorites downstairs like the George Clooney roll and the Margarita was amazing!! Need larger rolls and more of a food selection.

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  10. Bergen

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had such a fun time at Billy‘s after dark, the food is amazing, the service was great and the drinks got the job done :-) definitely recommend for a date night, out of town visitor, or girls night super super fun vibe.

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FAQs

Billy After Dark is rated 4.6 stars by 167 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 28 times today
Google Map for Billy After Dark

116 N 1st Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / North Loop
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 6:00 pm–10:45 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–11:45 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Speakeasy, Creative Japanese, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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