"This place had some very awesome food. I mean it's a big juicy hamburger with fries. It's so delicious! I don't. It just tasted so great and their mushrooms oh. They were so good and everybody was friendly in there. Even though they were fizzy at lunch time they took a minute and said hey how you doing? What can I get? I mean it was just awesome. I'm sorry I cannot remember her name or the guy's name but I would come back here again, stop in and get one of their burgers man it's awesome"
"Found this place in a "near me" search when looking for places to go for an anniversary dinner.
Honestly, disappointed in myself for not finding it Sooner!!! 💥
Our hostess Callie was an absolute gem 💎 and made us feel like we were the only table in the place, which was obviously not the case. Lol Made sure everything was perfect for our visit, and went out of her way at the end to hunt down an item for us. 🩵❤️
Saturday night specials were some quality cuts of meat, and they did NOT disappoint at all! So darn delicious, worth every bite! I swear they have a master chef in that kitchen!
To top it all off, the dessert menu, oh my lord I swear I could die and go to Cheesecake heaven lol
Regretting not getting a photo of how amazing the food looked, but it was so good, couldn't be bothered to pick up a phone during that meal! 💯
10/10 will definitely be back again!"
"I often get take out here. The prices are fair and the food is pretty good. I'd love to come sit down some time"
"Rustic atmosphere. Great food. Great service. Not too crowded at lunchtime."
"My favorite restaurant in Freeport area. Nice place, great food, big parking lot, outside of city limits."
"We had the fish last Friday night and it was delicious, hot & we liked the side options for dietary choices! Great job by servers too! Thank you."
"Good service, food was tasty, Pork Ribeye Chop was very tender. Out of onion rings, food took awhile to arrive"
"Our first time here, we had appetizers and drinks on the patio.
The atmosphere was great and so was the food. Big shout out to Callie, she was very friendly and attentive. We will definitely be back."
"Kali(sorry if I am spelling it incorrectly!) and Sara were outstanding!! Customer service ☆☆☆☆☆. Please try their burgers and bloody Marys!"
"Stopped by the restaurant, not what to expect. Approximately 10 of us walked and were treated so nice. The food and drinks are good, all while being reasonably priced. The staff were very hospitable. If we come back to Freeport we will definitely come here."
"Was actually pretty dang good! The duck strips are absolutely amazing but the alligator tail was a tad chewy but decent. Steaks was awesome! All sides was bomb as well! Very impressive"
"Celebrated husbands 75th Birthday, food was excellent and special dietary needs were accommodated, no problem our server said. Service was outstanding, atmosphere was fun. Thanks to the entire staff for a great time."
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"Really liked the Friday fish meal, fried cod. The lava cake dessert is very good. I've been there several times and the food is always good and service friendly. A couple times service lagged a bit because the server was also tasked with handling the bar. Staffing issues on those occasions. Casual open seating area. Definitely give them a try."
"Great food and friendly service. Prime Rib Saturdays are AMAZING! First experience with smoked prime rib and loved every bite."
"Wow, I had rib eye,done perfectly. Smothered chicken was great 2 pork dinner was perfect. Grilled shrimp, yummy. Great service."
"Husband's burger was not fully cooked through.
My chicken fajitas salad was great."
"My husband and I stopped here for lunch. My steak was cooked to perfection and hubby enjoyed his burger. Waitstaff was delightful! Will stop again if we are out this way in the future. 😎"
"Great atmosphere with wonderful staff! Food is wonderful and at a great price! Perfect place to grab a bite and something to drink. Bring your family plus a few more as they have plenty of tables to accommodate groups. Beautiful outdoor patio for seating if you wish. If that’s not enough Volleyball and bags too! Be sure to order a Crème brûlée for dessert they’re amazing!"
"The restaurant was very busy but the service made up for the delays and the food was delicious. Highly recommend"
"It's a bar. Family friendly. Good drinks and good service. Quick service also."
"Great food prices were very reasonable. Food was amazing and the portions were spot on. Staff was amazing and enjoyable."
"We are from out of town and met my oldest son's family at Big O's for dinner. The smoked prime rib, smothered chicken, and duck strips, were all on point, and the drinks were chilled, perfect for sitting on the outdoor deck on a hot summer evening. Our waitress, Sarah, was attentive and incredibly personable. If we had more time to visit, we might have played pool or darts with the family (next time!). I highly recommend stopping by Big O's. We will definitely be returning the next time we go through the area."
"Sara is amazing! Every Monday, my friends and I come in to play trivia. She knows our drink orders and food orders by heart. Super amazing service."
"Had a 2 pc fried cod on a Wednesday. It was sooo good!
And the person I was with had a cheeseburger, it was great too!"
"We threw a surprise 60th birthday day for my dad and we had the best time. All the staff were attentive both in the back/party room and the bar! If you’re throwing a party I suggest big Os! Big thanks!!!"
"Love the food here. The potato soup is to die for. The tenderloin is so moist and juicy that you can just about cut it with a fork.
My one complaint is: if someone orders a Cesar salad to take home, don't put it in a Styrofoam box. Use plastic. The Styrofoam makes the lettuce wilty. Also put the croutons in a separate container so they don't get soggy.
Thank you."
"First time here and we will be back :) I am pregnant and I had the biggest craving for a fish fry and theirs did not disappoint my husband had a steak which he likes medium rare and he says they cooked it perfect, the waitress made sure our drinks were never empty and checked on us to see if we needed anything. The bathrooms were very clean !"
"Great place great food Sara the makes really really good ol'fashions thanxs!!"
"Caught up with out of state family over a wonderful lunch. I enjoyed the smothered chicken without the bun and it was amazing. Highly recommend you stop by soon."
"Although this is a bar,,,it should be known for it's food. My husband and I eat here quite often. Although we have never been there at night,,,the service is better than most,,,,and very friendly. The cook really knows his way around the kitchen. The food is fabulous. My husband especially loves the pork tenderloin sandwich. It is almost the size of a plate. Give them a try,,, you won't regret it."
"Do you like a good MLT well, talk to Miracle Max. Do you want a great BLT you get that at Big O's. Now you want a BLT that will knock your shoes off your feat? You order the Not your Momma's BLT from Big O's and their seasoned fries. And all the happiness chemicals in the brain parts go yeay!"
"I wish they had more than just bar stuff to order. But it's an all around friendly place. Moderate. Priced some stuff a little precise and some stuff not at all. if you want a decent dinner in a nice drink. It's the place to go, know matter ur age.
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"Six of us are three twice and every dish was excellent, perfect service, clean and well set up, all at a very fair price."
"The food was amazing I had gator bites and the cheese curds where awesome too"
"The Ribeye was perfect!! Cooked Exactly as I ordered (which was suprising for delivery)
Thr Gator bites were OFF-the-HOOK!! Texture was very palatable and the flavor ! ! ! Mmmmmm the FLAVOR
I was shocked how much I enjoyed the Duck, as it was a 1st for me..
The sides were very good and didn't taste like an afterthought, as so many delivery places do.
I could Rave about this place all day, buy talking about it has made me hungry lol"
"Planned and held a little get-together for retired and past co-workers. We were met with a very friendly and acommodating staff. Great food, great atmosphere, very fun day. Thank you, Big O's."
"With a group of 15 we taken care of very well. There were 2 other groups as well. When we were ready they took our orders and in a short time the food was arriving. I had a very good sandwich 🥪. I recommend it."
"This place is always great! Excellent large burgers for a reasonable price, most of the staff is friendly, The pickles they put on the burgers are fantastic.
I love stopping here for lunch when we are serving customers in Freeport."
"We came for the smoked prime rib. It did NOT disappoint. We enjoyed the leftovers the next day!!"
"I love this Restaurant, it's great food on the price. Its now the only Restaurant I go to in the Freeport area, and the drinks 🍸 are amazing."
"This might be my favorite restaurant in town, the steak and alligator are both amazing. It's a little understaffed sometimes, but the servers do their best and still get everything out fast"
"They have the best soups and their fish is outstanding , highly recommended."
"This is quickly becoming one of my favorite spots to eat. I love the staff, always friendly and on their A game. I love the food. The outdoor seating is awesome and Ill hate to give it up this winter!"
"Will always get 5 stars outta me here...I love the food, ambience, and the pool table! I usually order some wings, grilled steak salad, grilled chicken salad, a burger every now and again, and of course, catfish. Every time I eat here, I'm never disappointed. It's a great place to come and relax and have a great meal for lunch but especially for dinner!"
"Been here twice absolutely great food....it's a small town bar/restaurant but great place keep it up"
"Had lunch with my mother in law n her sisters here, was my first time but I enjoyed hearing all their stories of back in the day their parents went there n it was a rowdy dancing bar! They're all in their 80s!"
"Had their deep fried cod with baked potato and toss salad.. every was wonderful, the crust on the fish was so crispy and good..
Never had a bad meal."
"First time but not my last. Really had a great time.The food was great. The walleye was excellent. Callie was a fantastic waitress. My wife and I were very impressed."
"First time at Big O’s better food than Applebees. Nice clean place reasonable prices."
"Looks like it's a pretty fun place. It was my first time there and enjoyed every minute and every bite."
"Great place, fantastic waitress (Callie), food was delicious, we will definitely visit again!!!"
"I have never eaten at Big O's before because of its location and my inability to drive. I took advantage of the delivery service tonight, and will definitely be a repeat customer! My steak was cooked perfectly (something no other restraunt in Freeport can do) and well seasoned. If I could give more than 5 stars, I would!"
"We have been there a couple times and they haven't disappointed yet. There burgers are great. And the ribeye wasn't bad either ( and I am picky about steaks). Nice laid back atmosphere, pool table, dart boards, and gambling machines. You can get food at the bar, or sit at a table away from the bar with family."
"Attended the Friday night fish fry ordered fried Cod. Really enjoyed the meal."
"We had a delicious meal, good service and plan to go back for our lunch meeting next month."
"I heard about Big O's being good from others , so I went to find out for myself. I wasn't misled. Terrific burger, great service and a good size group of regulars in a rather spacious place. Banquet facilities available."
"Big O's on the Hollow was very gracious in hosting the Friends of the Pecatonica River Foundation Fall Fund Raising event. Full menu and our always popular Silent Auction. Good food and friends."
"Stopped here based upon the recommendation of a friend. Nice setting away from town, with a large outdoor seating area. Very diverse menu & friendly staff. Went for a simple lunch, ordering the Three Cheese Grilled Cheese with Bacon. Sandwich came out just the way I had ordered it – gooey cheese with crispy bacon – delicious. Would definitely stop again."
"Excellent!! The food was amazing and the service was awesome! We will definitely go back again@"
"Excellent food drinks and service. Very friendly staff looking forward to our next visit."
"Great food served quickly and drinks served by beautiful and nice bartenders that look like megan fox and judy kreeger. Cook Kevin does a good job in the back!"
"This place has the best burgers! They taste fresh off the grill with perfection. The waitress was so friendly (blond with glasses.) We will make it a point to stop here when traveling to and from WI in the future."
"Party of 21 on a Saturday night and our server was amazing!!!!! She handled everything with no mistakes and was great socially with everyone! Our receipt said her name was Becca. Great job!!!"
"Nice place we stopped at on way back home from Galena. Lunch hour so very relaxing atmosphere and or waitress was great. Would def recommend this place."
"Very clean, good selection of food, great service, tasty and good price. Well worth the stop."
"Stopped in for lunch but the kitchen was closed. Bartender Cali went out of her way to get me some food and was very good. Big place with lots of seating and. a back room. There a deck with outdoor seating. They have a pool table, dart boards and sand volleyball."
"Such a great spot!! The menu looks amazing! Everything we had was great!!! Good service,too!! Lots of weekly specials and fun weeknight events!!! Clean, nice atmosphere!!! We'll be back!!!!"
"The cod was to die for . the beer battered fried were surprisingly amazing and outstanding service"
"We came in late on a Saturday night. The owner was bartending and was about to close earlier. He stayed open for another 1.5 hours for us. He was very personable and chatted with us like an old friend would."
"Their fries are beer battered and have a phenomenal buttery taste! Smothered Chicken sandwich was awesome"
"Hiked from Tutty's Crossing to The Big O's on the new Pecatonica Prairie Trail. Had a delicious Monday cheese burger with a side for $5. Tasty burger, nice service and lovely mew buke and walk trail in Freeport. 5.5 miles round trip."
"Excellent service and good food. Loved eating outside on the beautiful deck."
"Randomly stumbled upon this place while working in the Freeport area. Hubby and I both got the catfish w/ slaw and fries. Super good! We also had the duck strips as an appetizer which were great as well. Exceptional service even with a packed house !"
"My wife and I had a delicious meal and drinks at Big O's On The Hollow. It was not our first visit there and it will definitely not be our last. We always enjoy the place. Great Food, Great Drinks, Great Staff, Great Place."
"Fantastic food, great people, awesome service and the friendliest staff you will ever meet! Sit at the bar or grab a table, either way you will have a great time!"
"Great food great service and they treat us like friends or family and they are always quick to clean up plates even if we’re still sitting there enjoying ourselves I think it’s a great place to eat there often Rob Harris"
"Best fish fry in the area. The walleye is phenomenal. They even have alligator. Usually pretty busy friday nights for fish. Monday nights are 5 buck burgers, which are great. Taco Tuesday is amazing as well. Great food and service."
"Love love love the bluegill here. And the beer battered fries can't be beat!"
"Update, We have been here multiple times now and the pork tenderloins are now our absolute favorite! The onion rings are spot on as well as the cheesecurds. We live in Iowa however, we have family in Freeport. This is the best restaurant around hands down. Love all the food we've had over the years! We will always come here for lunch or dinner. Wen with party of 5. We had the onion rings, the duck tenders, the jalapeno peppers, and cheese curds for apps. They were good. The margaritas were fantastic, the fried shrimp was house made and perfectly cooked. The sirloin a friend had was tender, the salads with the entrees were huge and very fresh, the burgers above average, the pork tenderloin we didn't like. (it got way better) They have a hot sweet bbq sauce that is great and I'm coming back for the Friday fish fry!! The service was above and beyond. Yep our new haunt. We went there again for Friday fish fry. Had bluegill, catfish, and shrimp. Fantastic food, great service!!. Get there at 5 fills up and you will be waiting. Owners work their tails off to provide a great experience. Fantastic food great service."
"We line dance and they make us feel very welcome. They have great food also."
"Welcoming & wholesome place to eat. Family-friendly lunch and dinners, great specials, great people. Highly recommend the not yo mama's BLT or a bowl of broccoli cheese soup mixed with loaded potato soup🤤"
"If I could give you extra stars I would. Its tough to say what my favorite part of Big O's actually is. Big Os provides a friendly laid back atmosphere with a knowledgeable that has always gone above and beyond to treat every customer like family if that alone isn't enough I have never had a bad item on the menu. Top quality service with top quality food not to mention the prices are more than reasonable and fair."
"The chicken tenders were awesome and the honey mustard was great and the bar maid was a babe."
"My wife and I had their 14oz Ribeyes and my Granddaughter had their Grilled Shrimp. Everything was excellant! Service was great, in fact, above and beyond great. Prices are great! Elite food & service with a casual dining atmosphere, price & experience."
"Its so hard to find a good place to eat in Freeport. Our first night there and we all had duck tenders, wings, and the steak specials. Food was Excellent and drinks were awesome. Waitress was so kind and helpful. We will be back for sure!!!"
"After a lovely weekend in Galena we stopped for lunch at Big O's on our way home! The bacon cheeseburgers burgers were just fantastic! The service was top notch.
A great bar and restaurant just off Route 20! We will make sure to stop the next time we are in that area!"