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Hours
Sun
12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Mon
3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Tue
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wed
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thu
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Fri
11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sat
11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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Ratings and reviews
4.5
RATINGS
Food
Service
Value
Atmosphere
Details
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PRICE RANGE
$5.00 – $25.00
CUISINES
Italian, American, Bar, Pizza, Pub
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly
meals, features
Does this restaurant serve Bar / Pub food?
Details
About
Big Bob's Pizza is a family friendly restaurant serving the Grand Rapids and surrounding community since 1983. We have a beer, wine, and spirits to accommodate our extensive menu. TV's featuring various sports and a warm, friendly atmosphere to enjoy them in. Stop in and see us in person. We look forward to your visit.
PRICE RANGE
$5.00 – $25.00
CUISINES
Italian, American, Bar, Pizza, Pub
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
FEATURES
Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service
Contribute
4.5
55 reviews
Excellent
30
Very good
17
Average
4
Poor
2
Terrible
2
Dave E
6 contributions
Feb 2021 • none
Great family owned and operated restaurant. Not only known for pizza but great subs, wings phenomenal rotating beer selection. Kid friendly and remarkable staff.
Written February 12, 2021
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jcisler
174 contributions
Aug 2019 • couples
We found Big Bob's Pizza on Bring Fido because of their pet friendly policy. We dined on the shaded deck with our golden. Great pizza with lots of cheese and piping hot. The owner was very friendly and we thanked him for being dog friendly. Not too many places are in GR.
Written August 3, 2019
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Caroline Strong
Grand Rapids9 contributions
Jan 2019 • family
Always reliable! Great cheesy breadsticks and some of the best pizza in GR! Small restaurant, but they also have take out and delivery. Friendly staff!
Written January 19, 2019
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RobL388
Thanks Caroline- cheesy bread are always a hit. We appreciate the review and support of the business. Have a great week ahead.
Written June 22, 2019
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Mark S
Michigan66 contributions
Dec 2018 • none
This restaurant appears very popular with families with young children. The noise level was rather loud for my comfort but this is a common issue in many restaurants especilly those serving families with children and those with a more pub like atmosphere like Big Bob's.
Written December 11, 2018
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RobL388
Mark- I agree with you on the noise level some nights. We are a popular place for young families, some more well behaved than others - ha. Lunches traditionally are a bit more quiet. We look forward to your return. Thanks again for the feedback.
Written June 22, 2019
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Mark M
Ada511 contributions
Oct 2018 • family
Two take out pizzas - the deluxe and the Mediterranean. Very pleased with both. They were ready when promised and payment was easy. It was very crowded inside on a Friday night (also a good sign), so parking was a challenge.
Written October 28, 2018
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rjrjj
Davis319 contributions
Aug 2018 • couples
We celebrated a birthday with a Pepperoni and Black Olive Calzone, perfect for two people to split after sharing a salad! There is a fantastic selection of beers, and this evening one in the party enjoyed an Elysian Space Dust IPA! Service was excellent. Of course this is a busy place, so come on time. We sat at a high top table, which was very comfortable. Best calzones in West Michigan!
Written September 22, 2018
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RobL388
Thanks for the kind words and review. Glad the meal was a hit along with some cold beer. We will look forward to your return. Cheers.
Written June 22, 2019
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bobthemagicfan
Orlando61 contributions
Jun 2018 • couples
Seriously if this place rates 4 stars then I am a 10, when I am a solid 6.
Remember I am an Italian from Philadelphia. Sweet pizza and sweet sauce very mushy spaghetti. The photo is Chicken Parmesan. But you tell me if you could guess what it was from the photo. The regular pizza is a thick gooey hunk of dough. If not for the topping the pizza would have no taste. We got a regular pizza with pizza sauce and cheese only. The test for good pizza.
The real test is my wife. Never complains and gives the restaurant the benefit of the doubt. But she said very contritely: we don’t have to come back here.
This place could not exist in Chicago or Philadelphia.
I chalk it up to a regional taste. It was busy. But it was a beer tasting night.
Bob
Written June 13, 2018
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RobL388
Bob- already responded to you on yelp. Looks like a cut and paste job as no pictures show up on trip advisor. Hope you find the right restaurants for you and your wife in Philadelphia. Business has been around for 36 years so understood that it is not your place but thankful for the other customers that support what we love to do in taking care of people with food and service.
Written June 22, 2019
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Tradhunter
Concord160 contributions
Apr 2018 • couples
Was our last day in GR and decided on pizza for late lunch /early supper. We like to try as many local areas as possible when visiting other towns and I don’t think you could get more local than Big Bobs. Service was great as well as the pie. We had them split it between the special and spicy chicken. Both sides were great. Another must try if in GR.
Written April 27, 2018
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RobL388
Thanks for the review. We wish you lived closer but appreciate the visit. We enjoy the feedback and love it when customers comment on service, along with the food. Thanks again.
Written June 22, 2019
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rjrjj
Davis319 contributions
Feb 2018 • couples
We came here to celebrate Valentine's Day early with a calzone, and Big Bob's did NOT disappoint! This place has the best calzones, and they are large enough to split. We ordered Caesar Side salads (great dressing, slices of Parmesan) and split our Pepperoni and black olive Calzone -- delicious! Lots of great beer on tap -- we enjoyed a Lagunitas Imperial Stout, but there were so many great craft beers from which to choose. Lots of fun groups of friends, TVs hanging around the room, so don't come expecting an intimate dining experience, but come for the yummy food and drinks! Big Bobs is delicious!
Written February 27, 2018
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Rob L
Rjrjj- Thanks for the review, and kind words about the place. Glad you were able to enjoy pre Valentine's Day with us. We will keep the beers rotating until your return. Have a great week.
Written March 25, 2018
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Daryl H
Grand Rapids638 contributions
Jan 2018 • couples
Loved the food and variety of drinks. Service and food delivery were very quick. A tad bit loud but I have some issues with my voice so it does not carry well, not their fault. Honestly fell in love with the place.
Written January 18, 2018
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Rob L
Daryl- Thanks for the visit and the review. Appreciate the feedback - with vaulted ceilings the place does get pretty loud depending on the night. Hope your week goes well and we look forward to your return.
Written March 25, 2018
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Gwen W
Grand Rapids339 contributions
Jul 2017 • friends
Pizza here is great and they have some interesting combinations. Although I want to rate this restaurant higher, there is just a little something missing for me. They have a great little bar, where locals and visitors alike gather for happy hour and always look like they are enjoying themselves. It is also a fun and handy spot, where we have stopped with friends on the spur of the moment. Unfortunately, I have had some really average take-out food from here and the ambiance in the restaurant is just a bit ordinary and noisy. I recommend sticking with the pizza!
Written August 16, 2017
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Rob L
Egrlbk- Thanks for the valuable feedback. Sorry the takeout occasions have not been the best. I am a believer that food is best when fresh out of the oven but if sub par we would love the chance to make it right for you. We are a noisy place when we fill up and we recognize that is not ideal for everyone. Being the family friendly place we are we seem to get a lot of kids in here and that does not necessarily mean a quiet evening. We appreciate the input as it helps us become a better restaurant.
Written November 2, 2017
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HC Peter S
Sandy Beach42 contributions
Jul 2017 • couples
The server was truly excellent ... quickly to the table, same with delivery of the excellent marguerita and iced waters. Bean dip was pathetic ... like out of a can, with a little cheese on top. The Reuben unfortunately was lacking too ... rye bread had no taste of rye, and literally a few shreds of sauerkraut although the corned beef was good.
Written July 25, 2017
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Rob L
HC Peter S- thanks for taking the time to type to a review but feel you may have the wrong business that you reviewed. We don't have a bean dip nor do we have a Reuben. I am sure the place that you went to would get value in this review. If you have the chance to locate the right business and remove this review from our business we would appreciate it as negative reviews affect our rating. If in Grand Rapids we would love to have you in to check us out.
Written November 2, 2017
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#keenangoals
Chicago847 contributions
Jun 2017 • couples
Stopped in and the place was very busy. After standing around for a few minutes waiting we decided we would just skip this place. The waiter grabbed us on our way out the door and promptly got us a table. Very nice guy. Service was very slow and a 12 inch deluxe pizza was 22$. Pizza was good but I feel you are paying East Grand Rapids pizza. Pizza was good but cannot understand the huge price difference.
Written June 30, 2017
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Rob L
Efren- Thanks for the valuable feedback. Thankful our staff pulled you back in to check us out. We do get busy but our staff does their best to acknowledge customers when they enter. We do all of our dough and sauce in house but appreciate the insight that you feel the prices are too high. Have a great week.
Written November 2, 2017
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Jordan
Dexter142 contributions
Jun 2017 • family
Went here for a Fathers Day lunch with my wife and two dogs. My wife and I each had a great salad and my dad had an awesome hot sub. Our two Shelties were happy laying outside, and our waitress gave them a huge bowl of water!
Written June 18, 2017
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Rob L
Jordan F- Thanks for the review and we are glad the four of you had a great visit celebrating Fathers Day. We are dog people (you may have seen some of the pictures on the wall) The company name is Labrador Partners so we knew that the deck would be a friendly place for our four legged friends. We appreciate your business and look forward to the return - the dog bowl will be ready!
Written November 2, 2017
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Dan M
Grand Rapids132 contributions
Jun 2017 • family
The food is really good as is the location. Prices are good. However, service is really, really, really slow (and they're not busy).would like to come back but.........
Written June 18, 2017
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Rob L
Dan M- thank you for the review and valuable feedback to help us become better. We normally are very efficient with ticket times but apologize that was not the case on your visit. May have had an off day/ night but hope we still have a chance with you if in the area again. Have a great week and thanks again for taking the time to let us know how we are doing.
Written November 2, 2017
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