Big Fred's Pizza Garden & Lounge

Double Crust pizza is the best!(Ordered another one to pick up before I went back to Texas.)Ordered a basket of crinkle cut fries and a basket of onion rings. Cooked crisp and came to the table hot!Been going to Big Fred's for over forty years and it is still one of the best in Omaha!Service was great and love going back here whenever I come back to Omaha!

We started out with a small side salad that is decent sized & their Italian dressing is home made - Yum! We ordered two individual pizzas. I got Phil's Special which is chicken, red onions, mushrooms, Mancini peppers, and light mozzarella. That is full of toppings & delicious.My uncle got the hamburger and mozzarella pizza. He really enjoyed its thin crust & covered in cheese. Our waitress was tentative & quick to serve. She stopped at our table several times to make sure we were doing OK! It was busy on a Tuesday night with groups of people celebrating birthdays all around us so the noise level was a bit loud but we didn't mind. They have a few TVs that had golf on. I really enjoyed dinner and plan to be back soon!

Big Fred's always was a favorite for date night, back to Chase bartender to the timeless Pam! Living out of state now it was nice to return. However my once favorite dish has been reduced to salty salad and slimy overly buttered 'steamed' veggies and grease dripping catfish. My husband loved his pizza, as always his favorite to bring home leftovers for the next day even cold! Our bartender/server, Benjamin, was great! "Ditto"' as always nice to return to great service! I will get pizza next time with the usual great drinks!!

Large, family friendly dining room - kid friendly but proportionately loud. Onion rings arrive quickly, quick, friendly and efficient service. Homemade onion rings had a heavier batter than I prefer. Decent thin crust pizza with fresh ingredients but a bland sauce.

Everytime were in town we talk about going to some of the other great establishments in town, but we usually end up at Big Fred's. The tomatoe & Romano cheese pizza is the best pizza around plus it's great that you can order take & baked pizza to take home. The mozzarella sticks with their pizza marinara sauce is also awesome.

Iconic Omaha restaurant, related to the classic steakhouses here. For pizza, which, in my opinion, is better than a restaurant steak. And definitely less expensive!My husband is a man who doesn't ask for much of anything on his birthday - except that we HAVE TO go to Big Fred's. He gets a pizza with mushrooms and black olives. Every time! It is so good. My daughter and I always get the spaghetti and meatballs. We love the pizza too but we know from experience that we will be sad about not having the spaghetti and meatballs. The house dressing on the salad is the way to go, and I get anchovies for mine.The pizza is cut into squares, so it's always possible to sneak a piece or two. Not that I have to sneak it of course!Prices are reasonable and service is good. Sometimes it is super busy in there, staff are always doing their best to take care of everyone in a friendly and timely manner.

We've consistently had good service whether dining in or getting takeout. The restaurant does great with accommodating large crowds and families. While the pizza quality has been hit and miss- the menu offers other standout items. My husband enjoyed the catfish dinner, and I still love their garden salads (sans the anchovies). I've also heard good things about their spaghetti & meatballs. Speaking of the pizza, there are times when it's perfect, with the right toppings balance, but occasionally, it can be overwhelming with too much cheese and toppings. It makes the crust a bit floppy for my liking. Being a sauce enthusiast, I often wish for more sauce, and I make sure to request it when ordering.Despite these nuances, it remains a classic Omaha pizza place, and it's worth exploring the other items on the menu. Service & atmosphere: 5 stars, pizza: 2 - 3 stars.

Have not eaten at Big Fred's in quite awhile. Heard rumors since Fred passed it had gone down hill. Could not be further from the truth. Ordered a salad with blue cheese dressing and the Meat and More Pizza Extra Large with olives and a side of ranch. There three of us, and we couldn't stop. The toppings were excellent, loaded with cheese and I love the thin crust. My salad dressing was also creamy and delicious.

Once a year I come back for a Nebraska game and Big Fred's is a mandatory stop. We are unable to find decent running pizza out west and forget hamburger pizza -- it's just not an option. This place has been my favorite for 50 years!

Big Fred's pizza sucks. I haven't had anything else. My guess is it sucks. They use cheap cheese. No sauce and a combination pizza doesn't include black olives.