Big Catz BBQ Menu
Welcome to Big Catz BBQ, located at 221 E Main St, Knoxville, IL. This women-owned gem stands out for its inviting atmosphere and diverse menu, perfect for groups and families. With outdoor seating options and a robust full bar, Big Catz BBQ is an ideal spot for relaxation and good times.
- Starters: Don't miss the Haystack Onion Rings and Smokehouse Nachos, which come piled high with your choice of savory meats.
- Kids’ Menu: A delightful selection of favorites ensures there’s something for everyone, from Chicken Strips to Mini Corn Dogs.
- Sides: Deb’s Famous Baked Beans and Yum Yum Cheesy Potatoes perfectly complement your meal.
Whether you're dining in or taking out, Big Catz BBQ promises a satisfying experience with plenty of vegetarian options and even dog-friendly seating. Come enjoy the vibrant atmosphere and indulge in their happy hour specials!
Sandwiches
Pulled Brisket
1/3 lb of beef brisket served with 1 side.
Pulled Pork
1/3 lb of Pulled Pork served with 1 side.
Pulled Chicken
1/3 lb of Pulled Chicken served with 1 side.
Beefy Pig
1/2 lb combo of Pulled Brisket and Pork.
Big Catz Philly
Your choice of pulled brisket, pork, or chicken topped with provolone cheese, grilled peppers, onions, and mushrooms.
Pastrami Reuben
House smoked pastrami served on marble rye with swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and homemade 1000 island dressing.
Big Breast Tenderloin
HUGE 1/2 pound tenderloin- grilled or battered.
Big Catz Sliders
3 sliders with your choice of pulled brisket, pork, or chicken. Pick your combinations of meats!
Chicken Bacon Ranch
A 6 oz chicken breast grilled or battered and fried, topped with provolone cheese, bacon, and homemade ranch dressing. Want to kick it up? Try Buffalo!
Catfish Po Boy
Catfish filet, fried to perfection and topped with choice of regular or spicy coleslaw.
Cheeseburger
Fresh cut burger topped with your choice of cheese and toppings.
Big Catz Burger
Fresh cut burger topped with American Cheese, grilled peppers and onions and pulled brisket.
Cowboy Burger
1/2 lb Burger topped with pepper jack cheese,bacon, jalapenos , and summer heat BBQ.
Bourbon & Bacon Burger
1/2 lb Burger topped with pepper jack cheese, bacon, haystack onion rings, and bourbon sauce.
Chicken Strips
4 chicken strips served with choice of side and dipping sauce.
Fish & Chips
Catfish nuggets served with choice of homemade chips fries and tarter sauce.
Burgers & Baskets
Starters
Haystack Onion Rings
Thinly sliced hand-battered onion rings.
Smokehouse Nachos
Tortilla chips piled high with white queso, shredded cheddar, homemade salsa and Jalapeñotopped with choice of Pulled Pork, Brisket, Chicken or Turkey.
Sweet Corn Nuggets
Sweet Corn Nuggets
Cheese Curds
Wisconsin White Cheese Curds breaded and fried
Fried Green Beans
Battered green beans fried to golden brown and served with ranch.
Smoked Wings
Jumbo wings topped with housemade glaze.
Brauhaus Pretzel
Big Pretzel, Big Flavor! Served with choice of beer cheese or queso.
Combo Platter
A combo cheese curds, corn nuggets, fried green beans, and haystack onion rings.
Baby Back Ribs
Our delicious, award-winning ribs, prepared fresh daily with our signature dry rub to allow you to sauce them the way you like them.
Sliced Brisket (after 4:00pm)
Juicy, melt in your mouth brisket- hand-sliced daily.
Pulled Pork Dinner
1/2 lb of Pulled Pork. Add a bun for an additional charge.
Jumbo Shrimp
8 butterfly panko breaded jumbo shrimp.
3 Meat Trio
4 ribs, 5 oz Sliced Brisket and 1/3 lb of Pulled Pork makes for the ultimate meat-lover's dream!Pulled Brisket will be subbed for Sliced if ordered before 4:00pm.
Catfish Filet Dinner
Breaded and Fried Catfish Filet.
Dinners
Kids' Menu
K- Chicken Strips
Served with dipping sauce and choice of side.
K- Cheeseburger Slider
Served with choice of side.
K- Mac & Cheese
Served with dipping sauce and choice of side.
K- Lil Pork Slider
Served with dipping sauce and choice of side.
K- Grilled Cheese
Served with dipping sauce and choice of side.
K- Mini Corn Dogs
Served with dipping sauce and choice of side.
2 Pc Dark
Thigh & Leg.
2 Pc White
Breast & Wing.
3 Pc Dark
Thigh & 2 Legs.
3 Pc White
Breast & 2 Wings.
4 Pc Dinner
Breast, Thigh, Leg, Wing.
Family 8 pc Dinner
2 Breast, 2 Wings, 2 Thighs, 2 Legs, 2 Large Sides.
Family 12 Pc Dinner
3 Breast, 3 Wings, 3 Thighs, 3 Legs, 3 Large Sides.
Family 16 Pc Dinner
4 Breasts, 4 Wings, 4 Thighs, 4 Legs, 4 Large Sides.
Fried Chicken
Soup, Salads & Wraps
Big Catz Salad
A fresh bed of lettuce topped with your choice of pulled pork, brisket, chicken, or turkey with shredded cheese, egg, cucumber, and tomato.
Crunchy Chicken Salad
A fresh bed of lettuce topped with breaded chicken, shredded cheddar cheese tomato, and cucumber.
Grilled Chicken Salad
A fresh bed of lettuce topped with a 6 oz chicken breast, shredded cheddar cheese, tomato, and cucumber.
House Salad
Fresh bed of lettuce topped with shredded cheddar, egg, tomato, cucumber.
Fajita Wrap
Your choice of pork, brisket, or chicken, wrapped with queso, fajita sautéed mix of onions, tomatoes, and green peppers.
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Crispy chicken tossed in buffalo sauce with lettuce, tomato, cheese, and ranch dressing.
Deb's Famous Baked Beans
3 types of beans, blended with bacon and sausage.
Yum Yum Cheesy Potatoes
Cheesy Hash brown Casserole.
Sides
Drinks
Coke
The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
Diet Coke
A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.
Sprite
The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.
Mello Yello
The smooth citrus soda taste that has refreshed people's thirst for over two decades.
Sprite Zero
Change up your routine with the bright, bubbly, fruity orange flavor.
Pibb Xtra
An intensely flavored, refreshing, spicy cherry alternative to regular cola.
Barq's Root Beer
A sweet, spiced favorite that's stood the test of time.
Pulled Pork Family Pack
2 lbs of Pulled Pork, 2 Quarts of Sides, 8 buns.
Pulled Brisket Family Pack
2 lbs of Pulled Brisket, 2 Quarts of Sides, 8 buns.
Baby Back Ribs Family Pack
2 Full Racks of Ribs, 2 Quarts of Sides.
Family Meals
Daily Specials
Quesadilla (Tuesday)
10" round filled with cheese and choice of meat
Taco Salad (Tuesday)
10" Fried Flour Taco Bowl Shell filled with lettuce cheese tomato and choice of meat
Burnt Ends (Thursday)
1/2 lb Burnt Ends & 2 Sides
