Bill Johnsons Big Apple

This location is closing and from Friday 5-​16-​2014 until the next Wednesday, the restaurant is auctioning off everything to the general public… the arrowheads, Indian Head nickles, wood burning stoves and even the bar. I think I might head up there and see if I can snag anything.
I have mixed feelings about this location closing. I never like the food here at all. I thought the steaks were bleh and their fried zucchini (which I always like elsewhere) was gross as well. The only thing I liked (which I never like any place else) were the potato skins.
Even though I sort of hated it, any friend or relative who came to town always wanted to go there. It must be featured in some guide books. They were always excited and enjoyed the food. Maybe it was just me or maybe they were so hyped up about being in someplace similar to what they thought the wild west should be, they overlooked the dull food.
I wonder if the closing had to do with the deceased person who was found in the chuck wagon out front last year. I don’t think it made the news (don’t know why), but I was at the Walmart across the street when people came running from the restaurant screaming (for no reason) and when the coroner pulled up.
Well, I hate to see you go Bill Johnson’s, I may not have liked your food, but you sure were a great way to entertain and appease visitors from out of state and make me come across as a cool host.

Jus called in an order of wild west wing (spicy bbq sauce) I ordered to have a lil crispy. Cause that’s how I like my wings. I got there order was ready. I quickly paid and drove home. I got home my wings were still hot and ever so delicious. I eat alot of wings and these are in the top 3 maybe cuz I’m hungry haha. But they were cooked jus the way I liked them. Evenly sauced and full of delicious spicy bbq flavor. I almost wish I had placed an 2^nd order for later. Now this is my 1^st time having their wings. When I go there its usually to have a steak. I think I found a new wing spot and gonna tell my boys I found another great find. Service was quick and friendly. I will be ordering these wings again very soon

Why go to «Australia» or «Texas»? You’ve got the real Arizona deal right here Are you a visitor to Our Fair Valley? Do you love The West, cowboys, Native American Indigenous Indians, grub and lots of items from homesteads, farms, old magazines, the Cowboy Artists of America and others?
The Big Apple has all that and has been around since the days when cowboys had both hats AND ranches. The menu has been tuned up since the 1950’s, sawdust is no longer allowed on the floor, and breakfast is served all day now. This Big Apple has a Big Big Bar, with karaōke singing some nights each week.
My family likes dining here, usually eating hamburgers, bar-​b-​que brisket or pork sandwiches, or ribs. Breakfast has all the things we love in a hearty breakfast — eggs, bacon, sausage, ham, biscuits and gravy.
Bill Johnson’s Big Apple is the only place I know where little Conestoga wagon lights circle the camp up near the ceiling, branding irons, bear traps and vintage art lines the walls. It is the Mythic West preserved, served with classic bar-​b-​que and steak house meals.

I went here today for our company’s department «holiday brunch» and the best thing I can say was at least I wasn’t the one paying. There were roughly 30 in our group which isn’t an easy task to handle so the buffet style version of fajitas made sense to serve. There was a choice of either chicken or beef with rice and beans, taco size tortillas all the food was served barely warm with little flavor. You could indulge in sour cream & the salsa that probably came from a jar, also no flavor. I got the rice with no flavor and the chicken that came with a bonus 2 inch bone, luckily I survived to write this review. The décor is still slightly charming with photos of Geronimo & James Dean although the once famous sawdust was removed due to falls, their saloon girl still hangs from the ceiling but she too is desperate need of a makeover! The employee uniforms are dated, but the service was decent.
This once beloved & famous landmark type restaurant is unfortunately on it’s way to becoming a ghost town!

Went here Friday night with my wife Carol and our friend Kathy for Karaōke in the bar/​saloon. We arrived early for dinner (around 6pm), Karaōke started at 7pm. I have to admit it’s been years sine I’ve been here and when I used to go it was in the restaurant not the bar/​saloon.
We were immediately seated and ask what we wanted to drink and then the waitress (her name was Cookie) took our order Carol & Kathy ordered the all-​y-​u-​can-​eat fish, I asked if I could try a small piece before I ordered. Cookie said that would be no problem.
Cookie brought out drinks and me two small pieces of fish. I tasted it and decided I would order it as well.
When the fish came the pieces we very large and piping hot. The batter wasn’t to heavy and the fish was mouthwateringly moist, flaky, tender and tasty. We all agreed we like the fish was cooked perfectly, which is a rarity. I must say I was pleasantly surprised. Freshness characterizes everything we had. Highly recommended
I was pleasantly surprised. The service was excellent and the food was served promptly and efficient. Freshness characterizes everything
FOOD: Huge portions, Top quality SERVICE: Genuine good service which was a joy to witness. Our waitress was professional and attentive. PRICE: Comparable to other steak restaurants. AMBIANCE: Rustic western steakhouse atmosphere. Yet popular with the locals and a place to bring out of town guests. CONCLUSION: RETURN FACTOR 100%.
************************* What does my OVERALL rating mean?*************************
5 stars –Highly recommended. I would be willing to drive out of my way to this business. It is that good. This place represents their industry or cuisine very well!
4 stars — Highly Recommended. I would frequent this business.
3 stars — Not that good but not that bad. Just average. I wouldn’t mind going again.
2 stars — I would not recommend this establishment to friends or family.
1 stars — DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND DO NOT patronize this business. I would RUN AWAY from this place and you should too! DON’T WAST YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY AT THIS ESTABLISH

Some girlfriends of mine wanted to meet up for a Sunday breakfast, and Bill Johnson’s was the place that was picked. I have to be honest when I heard this was the place I thought, well hell Bill Johnson’s isn’t even a place I would pick to go for dinner.
So off I went to meet up with them. Ok I under estimated Bill Johnson’s for sure!
We had a table in the saloon area, and our waitress was Cookie! Man she was awesome! Cookie was the greatest! She kept us stocked in coffee, water, creamer and more! Her personality was always upbeat!
I ordered an Arizona Omelets, which had Schreiner’s fresh chorizo, green chilies, and tomatoes, pepper jack cheese with a side of home fries and a biscuit and gravy! OK this was a kick ass breakfast! Everything was delish! The omelet was light, fluffy and full of flavor; the home fries were perfectly cooked. The biscuit and gravy, oh damn, that’s some good stuff, my country lovin side was so very happy!!! Biscuit & Gravy are my favorite breakfast dishes!
It was a great meal with friends, amazing service as well!

Family and I had breakfast here a week ago. I remembered eating here with my parents when I was just a tot, and thought I would take a trip down memory lane.
My son was happy to see chicken and waffles on the menu and tried that. My husband and I both chose fried eggs, bacon, toast and french fries for our potato choice. We ordered aside of brown gravy to go with the fries. Everything came out quick and hot. We were satisfied with the taste, tge large portions and the value for the price. My son’s chicken strips and waffle were really good and my husband and I especially enjoyed the fries and gravy.