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Big O's On The Hollow Info
Amenities
Service options
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Outdoor seating
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Curbside pickup
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Delivery
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Takeout
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Dine-in
Highlights
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Fast service
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Great beer selection
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Great cocktails
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Live music
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Sports
Popular for
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Solo dining
Accessibility
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Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Wheelchair accessible parking lot
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Wheelchair accessible restroom
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Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
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Alcohol
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Beer
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Cocktails
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Coffee
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Comfort food
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Happy hour drinks
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Hard liquor
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Late-night food
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Quick bite
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Small plates
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Wine
Dining options
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Catering
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Dessert
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Seating
Amenities
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Bar onsite
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Restroom
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Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
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Casual
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Cozy
Crowd
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Family-friendly
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Groups
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LGBTQ+ friendly
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Tourists
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Transgender safespace
Planning
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Accepts reservations
Payments
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Credit cards
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Debit cards
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NFC mobile payments
Children
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Good for kids
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High chairs
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Kids' menu
Parking
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Free parking lot
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Parking
Other
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LGBTQ+ friendly
Best WLM Reviews
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.
Some food items on the menu are border line gourmet, such as the grilled pork chops or smoked prime rib. Some are border line just ok such as their burgers, wings, and tacos. I've never had anything I didn't like there though. They usually have a unique craft beer on tap that I will enjoy. Service has improved over the last year and is normal to really excellent now.
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 !
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.
Having lived in Freeport for a year and a half, I always forget about Big O’s on the Hollow. Mostly because it’s on the far east outskirts of Freeport on E. Stephenson St (Route 75) just south of US 20. We finally remembered it, and I’m glad we did.
When we arrived, there were a handful of people at the bar, and a couple of tables filled with groups. Shortly after we were sat and drink orders taken, other groups started showing up. We happened to arrive on a Trivia night. Something you only see in small town restaurants. Even though we didn’t participate, we were there long enough to have some fun trying to guess the answer to the questions.
The staff was friendly and would check on us regularly. Everyone was nice and helpful.
For Dinner I had the Pacific cod with French fries. The fish was delicious. It was deep fried nicely, the fish was flakey, and the breading was good. It was not overly greasy, and it had a decent flavor, definitely the best I’ve had in the Freeport area to date. When I inquired if they had any Malt Vinegar, I was informed they did not. Which was disappointing as that’s how I prefer my Fish. The fries were perfect. They had a great flavor, the outside was crispy, while the inside was soft. These were some of the best fries I’ve had in a long time. Hands down the best fries in the area. My companion had the Smothered chicken with baked potatoes. She was impressed with the smothered chicken so much she insisted I try it. I’m glad I did; it was flavorful and much better than I expected. Really, the smothered chicken was fantastic.
Overall It’s not a fancy restaurant, but it has pretty solid food. I would recommend checking it out if you are in the area. If you’re traveling between Galena and Chicago, no, you’re not going to get a Chicago Caliber restaurant, but if you’re looking for a good rural restaurant with a pure Americana feel. Big O’s delivers.
Very expensive for the area and for what there serving. They really think along of themselves... asking 18 bucks for cod cut into 4 oz chunks deep fried drinks are made very weak .
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!
Quick Facts About Big O's On The Hollow
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Opening Hours
| Monday | 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM |
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| Tuesday | 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
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