Big Catz BBQ

Big Catz BBQ Big Catz BBQ specializes in Smoked Beef Brisket, Pulled Pork, ribs, burnt ends as well as homemade side dishes. Contact them for your next event!

Kitchen open Sun-Thurs 11:00AM-9:00PM and Friday- Saturday 11:00AM-10:00PM. Veteran owned and operated. Big Catz started as a small festival and special event type business. After setting up at several area events for a few years, we kept getting asked and encouraged to open a restaurant. In 2015 we decided to take the leap and do just that! We have enjoyed being a part of our hometown community a

nd being able to give back to so many community groups and organizations. We love to cater special events- anything from business meetings to wedding receptions and anything you can imagine inbetween. We offer an event room onsite for use for any type of celebration or meeting- we have hosted wedding ceremonies, wedding receptions, birthday parties, baby showers, bridal showers, diaper parties, gender reveals, anniversary parties, business meetings, trivia nights, fundraisers, Christmas parties- the list is endless! We now have an outdoor covered dining and entertainment venue that we call The Big Catz Sound Garden. This is a space that can be used for special events and also where we host live entertainments in the warmer months! Specializing in Smoke Beef Brisket and Pulled Pork as well as homemade side dishes! Are you needing a caterer but want that backyard BBQ feel? Big Catz BBQ can create that feeling for you and provide you with the best food you can get in the area! Contact Michelle McBride for more details! 309-388-0020

Just a few days left to place your Christmas orders! Be sure to get yours in today!https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
12/16/2025

Just a few days left to place your Christmas orders! Be sure to get yours in today!

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Christmas is coming, y’all… let Big Catz BBQ handle the cooking!🎄

Our Christmas Pre-Order Menu is live with:
🥓 Smoked whole & half hams
🦃 Smoked whole turkeys
🥩 Sliced brisket & sliced smoked ham
🍖 Racks of ribs
➕ Family-sized side dishes that feed 12–15 (Yum Yum potatoes, green bean casserole, mac & cheese, baked beans & more!)

👉 Take & Bake – everything comes ready for you to heat, serve & enjoy at home.

📅 Orders due: December 17th
📦 Pick-up: Christmas Eve by 3:00 PM

Send us a message or call the restaurant to place your order and make this Christmas dinner the easiest (and tastiest) one yet! 🎅✨

www.bigcatzbbqil.com

Come out to Big Catz tonight for some sloppy joes and fries for just $12 🍔🍟And of course, it wouldn’t be Monday without ...
12/15/2025

Come out to Big Catz tonight for some sloppy joes and fries for just $12 🍔🍟
And of course, it wouldn’t be Monday without Monday Night Trivia 🧠🎉

Grab your crew, test your knowledge, and enjoy some comfort food while you’re at it.
Food, fun, and bragging rights all in one place—see you there!

When the temps drop and the dining room gets quieter than a winter back road… we call it an early night. 😄Big Catz BBQ w...
12/13/2025

When the temps drop and the dining room gets quieter than a winter back road… we call it an early night. 😄
Big Catz BBQ will be closing at 6:00 this evening. Stay warm and we’ll see you soon!

12/13/2025

America’s game today. Come to Big Catz and warm up and get some food in your belly, favorite drink and watch our future military leaders battle it out on the football field. Game starts at 2 pm.

Thanks to everyone who came out to our Ugly Sweater contest. You winner was Grannie Collins. Merry Christmas to all and ...
12/13/2025

Thanks to everyone who came out to our Ugly Sweater contest. You winner was Grannie Collins. Merry Christmas to all and a Happy New Year.

12/12/2025

December is a busy time! Take time to have fun, make more time by letting us do the cookin’ and consider supporting our community!

🎄 Knox County Queen Food Drive is underway! 🎄Help us spread some holiday cheer by donating nonperishable food items — no...
12/12/2025

🎄 Knox County Queen Food Drive is underway! 🎄

Help us spread some holiday cheer by donating nonperishable food items — now being collected at Big Catz BBQ.

💵 Prefer to give monetarily? You can send donations to our pageant director Ashley Swank via Venmo: -Swank-6

📅 Donations accepted through Saturday, December 20th.

Every donation helps a local family this season — thank you for supporting our community! ❤️

Pork belly and Beef brisket burnt ends will be fresh off the smoker at 4 pm. Come and see us at Big Catz BBQ in Knoxvill...
12/11/2025

Pork belly and Beef brisket burnt ends will be fresh off the smoker at 4 pm. Come and see us at Big Catz BBQ in Knoxville. 1/2 lb and two sides. Kitchen open 4-8 pm and bar closes at 10 pm.

Please consider supporting our Knox County Queens as they support giving back to the community! Drop off any non-perish...
12/11/2025

Please consider supporting our Knox County Queens as they support giving back to the community!

Drop off any non-perishable food items and receive a coupon for a Free Haystack Onion Ring to be used in the month of December!

🎄✨ Holiday Food Drive Alert! ✨🎄

Miss Knox County Makaiha Moore and her Queens Ella Holland and Paige Pickrel are spreading holiday cheer by giving back to our community! ❤️

We’re collecting non-perishable food items to support local families this holiday season. We will be collecting them now until December 20th!

📍 Drop-off location: Big Catz BBQ in Knoxville
👑 Donations may also be given directly to the Queens if you see them out and about!

💵 Prefer to donate monetarily?
Send contributions to Pageant Director Ashley Swank via Venmo: -Swank-6

Every can, every dollar, and every act of kindness makes a difference. Let’s come together and support families in need this season. 💫
Thank you for supporting Makaiha, Ella, and Paige as they lead with heart! 🎁e

Christmas is coming, y’all… let Big Catz BBQ handle the cooking!🎄Our Christmas Pre-Order Menu is live with:🥓 Smoked whol...
12/10/2025

Christmas is coming, y’all… let Big Catz BBQ handle the cooking!🎄

Our Christmas Pre-Order Menu is live with:
🥓 Smoked whole & half hams
🦃 Smoked whole turkeys
🥩 Sliced brisket & sliced smoked ham
🍖 Racks of ribs
➕ Family-sized side dishes that feed 12–15 (Yum Yum potatoes, green bean casserole, mac & cheese, baked beans & more!)

👉 Take & Bake – everything comes ready for you to heat, serve & enjoy at home.

📅 Orders due: December 17th
📦 Pick-up: Christmas Eve by 3:00 PM

Send us a message or call the restaurant to place your order and make this Christmas dinner the easiest (and tastiest) one yet! 🎅✨

www.bigcatzbbqil.com

Address

221 E Main Street
Knoxville, IL
61448

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 8pm
Tuesday 4pm - 8pm
Thursday 4pm - 8pm
Friday 11am - 9pm
Saturday 11am - 9pm
Sunday 11am - 8pm

Telephone

+13093880020

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