Big Red Restaurant & Sports Bar Lincoln East Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Big Red Restaurant & Sports Bar Lincoln East, a vibrant gathering spot in Lincoln, Nebraska, where delicious food meets an energetic sports atmosphere. The menu is a delightful blend of hearty offerings, starting with Macho Nachos and flavorful Boneless Wings, perfect for sharing or enjoying solo. For sandwich lovers, the Buffalo Chicken Sandwich and classic BLT won’t disappoint, while burger enthusiasts can savor options like the indulgent Alarm Burger or the savory Deluxe Cheeseburger.
Signature items such as the Big Red Challenge promise an unforgettable culinary adventure, while the crisp, flavorful sweet potato tots add excitement to any meal. Diners rave about generous portions and flavorful dishes, with attentive service enhancing the experience. Whether you're enjoying a game or a family outing, Big Red’s menu caters to all tastes, inviting you to savor every moment in a welcoming atmosphere.
Starters
Big Red's Famous Wings (5)
Legendary jumbo traditional bone-in wings, tossed in your choice of sauce or one of our signature dry rubs.
Big Red's Famous Wings (10)
Legendary jumbo traditional bone-in wings, tossed in your choice of sauce or one of our signature dry rubs.
5 Boneless Wings
Hand-breaded premium chicken tenderloin bites tossed in your choice of sauce.
10 Boneless Wings
Hand-breaded premium chicken tenderloin bites tossed in your choice of sauce.
Macho Nacho
A plate of loaded corn tortilla chips heaped with Tex-Mex style beef or grilled chicken, queso, cheddar Jack cheese, tomatoes, black olives, onions, and jalapeños. Served with home-made salsa and sour cream.
Pickle Fries
Crispy, tangy, thin-cut dill pickle fries lightly coated in a premium cornmeal and spicy mustard batter.
Cheese Curds
White cheddar, lightly breaded.
Bavarian Pretzels & Craft Beer Cheese
A blend of creamy cheddar cheese with American Ale.
Onion Rings
Battered sweet colossal onion rings.
Chips & Salsa
Crispy corn tortilla chips served with fresh home-made salsa.
Mozzarella Bites
Premium, fresh, and extra cheesy mozzarella bites, served with warm marinara sauce.
Chips & Queso
Corn tortilla chips served with creamy white cheddar cheese sauce with a kick of salsa Verde.
Firecrackers
French Dip
Slow roasted thinly shaved beef topped with melted Swiss cheese on a grilled hoagie with au jus.
BLT
Hickory smoked bacon, tomato, lettuce and mayo on toasted sourdough.
Grilled Cheese
Classic comfort food. Gooey melted cheese on toasted sourdough.
Turkey Bacon Club
Smoked turkey with lettuce, tomato, Swiss cheese, smoked bacon, and mayo on grilled ciabatta.
Club
A traditional triple-decker with layers of turkey, ham, smoked bacon, Swiss, and American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on toasted sourdough bread.
Breaded Chicken Sandwich
Hand-breaded chicken coated in our legendary Big Red breading for an irresistible crunch and mouth-watering juiciness in every bite.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Seasoned grilled chicken breast topped with your choice of American, pepper Jack, Swiss, or cheddar cheese.
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Hand-breaded chicken rolled in buffalo sauce and topped with Swiss cheese.
Pork Tenderloin
Big Red's legendary breaded pork tenderloin. Served on your choice of grilled hoagie or brioche bun with a side of mayo.
Steak Philly
Thinly sliced steak topped with green peppers, fresh mushrooms, onions, and Swiss cheese on a grilled hoagie.
Chicken Philly
Seasoned diced chicken topped with green peppers, fresh mushrooms, onions, and Swiss cheese on a grilled hoagie.
Reuben
Tender sliced corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Thousand Island dressing on grilled marble rye bread.
Sandwiches
Burgers
Alarm Burger
Sizzling with melted pepper Jack cheese, zesty sautéed jalapeños, crispy smoked bacon, and creamy jalapeño cream cheese, this burger packs a fiery punch.
Deluxe Cheeseburger
Perfectly seasoned and grilled with choice of cheese.
Bacon Cheeseburger
A fan favorite with crispy smoked bacon and choice of cheese.
Anytime Burger
A heartly breakfast burger topped with melted American cheese, crispy hash brown patty, country style gravy, smoked bacon and a fried egg on sourdough.
Jalapeño Burger
A perfect combination of heat and beef, topped with cheddar cheese, battered fried jalapeños, smoked bacon, and jalapeño ranch.
Mushroom Burger
Freshly sautéed mushrooms and Swiss cheese on a seasoned grilled patty.
Patty Melt
An American classic with melted Swiss and grilled onions on grilled marble rye bread.
Smashed Onion Burger
Smashed burger patty with sautéed onions, topped with American cheese, shredded lettuce, and our special house sauce.
Western Burger
Topped with cheddar cheese, robust BBQ sauce, smoked bacon, and crispy onion strings.
Bacon Double Burger
Two 1/2 lb. Nebraska beef patties topped with American and Swiss cheese and crispy smoked bacon.
Big Red Challenge
Three 1/2 lb. burgers--that's right, 1.5 lbs. of fresh Nebraska beef, smoked bacon, American and Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion.
Chicken Tenders
Jumbo strips of tender, juicy exceptional all-white chicken hand-breaded with our signature blend of seasoning.
Big Red Wrap
Grilled chicken, smoked bacon, shredded lettuce, cheddar Jack cheese, tomatoes, and ranch dressing wrapped in a tomato basil tortilla.
Jalapeño Wrap
Grilled chicken, jalapeños, pepper Jack cheese, roasted black bean and corn salsa with chipotle mayo wrapped in a jalapeño cheddar tortilla.
Craft Beer Bacon Mac
Classic white cheddar and craft beer cheese with twisted elbow macaroni, topped with smoked bacon and shredded parmesan.
Beer Battered Fish
Flaky, tender Atlantic cod fillets dipped in our home-made beer batter and fried to a golden crunch.
Fan Favorites
Salads
Taco Salad
Mixed greens, Tex-Mex seasoned beef or grilled chicken, cheddar Jack cheese, tomatoes, and black olives in a tortilla bowl. Served with home-made salsa, sour cream, and choice of dressing.
Breaded Chicken Salad
Mixed greens, hand-breaded chicken, cheddar Jack cheese, tomatoes, black olives, cucumber, sliced egg, and cheesy garlic multi-grain croutons.
Grilled Chicken Salad
Mixed greens, grilled chicken, cheddar Jack cheese, tomatoes, black olives, cucumber, sliced egg, and cheesy garlic multi-grain croutons.
Traditional Salad
Mixed greens, cheddar Jack cheese, tomatoes, black olives, cucumber, sliced egg and cheesy garlic multi-grain croutons.
Chef Salad
Mixed greens, ham, turkey, cheddar Jack cheese, tomatoes, black olives, cucumber, sliced egg, and cheesy garlic multi-grain croutons.
Southwest Chicken Salad
Mixed greens, grilled chicken, cheddar Jack cheese, roasted black bean and corn salsa, topped with crispy tortilla strips. We recommend our jalapeño ranch dressing.
Chicken Caesar Salad
Mixed greens, grilled chicken, shredded parmesan cheese, tomatoes, sliced red onions, and cheesy garlic multi-grain croutons.
Shimp & Avocado Salad
House Salad
Mixed greens, cheddar Jack cheese, tomatoes, cucumber, and cheesy garlic multi-grain croutons.
Steak Salad
Hand-Breaded Chicken
Hand-breaded boneless all-white chicken, smothered with your choice of beef or country gravy and a dinner roll.
Chicken Fried Steak
Tenderized breaded Certified Angus Beef with your choice of country style or beef gravy. Served with a dinner roll.
Hot Beef
Slow-roasted Certified Angus Beef between two thick slices of sourdough bread with a choice of beef or country style gravy.
Jumbo Breaded Shrimp
Panko breaded butterflied shrimp. Served with a dinner roll.
Chopped Steak
Dinners
Dessert
Brownie Sundae
Warm fudge brownie topped with ice cream, chocolate syrup, caramel, whipped topping and a maraschino cherry.
Lemon Berry Cake
French Silk Pie
Kids' Grilled Cheese
A classic favorite. Gooey melted American cheese on toasted sourdough.
Kids' Mac & Cheese
Macaroni pasta with cheesy goodness.
Kids' Corn Dogs
Bite size corn dogs that are dipped in batter and fried to perfection.
Kids' Chicken Tenders
Tender, white chicken tenderloins, breaded in our signature blend of seasonings fresh to order.
Kids' 1 Slider W/ Cheese
Meaty goodness topped with American cheese.
Kids' 2 Sliders W/ Cheese
Meaty goodness topped with American cheese.