I have been going to Bill Johnson's since the 1970s. I haven't been to the one on Van Buren in years, but I used to love that location. However, I can only speak of my recent experiences at this location, and they have left a lot to be desired. \n\nNormally I don't try a place more than twice if I have a bad experience, but since I recall Bill Johnson's with such fondness, I gave them more opportunities than I probably should have. After four consecutive visits I can say that this location is very consistent. Unfortunately, it has been consistently mediocre at best. So here goes...\n\nI waited a long time to be greeted at the front.\n\nI waited even longer for the waitress to come around.\n\nI waited longer still to have her return with our food after ordering. \n\nThe food seemed like it was made before I even ordered it. \n\nThe burgers were smaller than I remember. To say the steak looked like it was a Denny's breakfast steak is an insult to Denny's, and at least Denny's is cheap. The ribs were barely room temperature. The best thing was the fish sticks on the kids menu, which makes no sense considering there is an angry bull on the front of the restaurant. Come to think of it, maybe that is why he is angry. \n\nI'm still a sucker for all the junk hanging everywhere. I wish they would replace the light bulbs in some of their Conestoga Wagons, but I would settle for fresh food that didn't take an eternity to arrive at my table. On second thought, I would settle for the way it used to be.
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