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!

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!

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.

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.

I and my family have been eating at Big Fred's for years, and a realize that it's kind of a divisive place amongst Omaha people, some love it, some hate it, but (and this is only my personal take), I've never had bad service, food, or drink at this place. The staff has always been friendly, the food has always been good, and the the restaurant is always clean. I know some people like to say the food isn't as good as it used to be, or the place has gone downhill, but I haven't experienced anything like that. The place is supposed to look old school, if you want new and fancy go to Dante or Pitch, but if you want a classic Omaha pizza go to Big Fred's.

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.