Big Daddy’s 618

Had fun here with friends on Sunday. Our server, Tara was sweet and put up with us gracefully. Will definately be back.

I have not been to Big Daddy’s for awhile because it had become a dive. They were hosting a Tour de Belleville registration night. They offered drink specials and free food appetizer buffet. The last thing I remember about the ladies rest room were they were NASTY. Well to my surprise, they remodeled them and they are clean and smell okay. They had plenty of waitresses to get your drink orders. The food was good for appetizers. This place was worth a second look.

I’m not a huge fan of BD618 for a nightlife kind of place but I’m a dive bar fan. I’m not even into going out that much anymore, but on occasion, it’s fun. It can be an impromptu high school reunion of sorts, and you’re bound to get some thirsty «gentlemen» chatting you up but the alcohol is flowing. Is that really that surprising? I love the aspect of the outdoor patio. That’s my favorite time to hit BD’s. What I love most about this place is the food. My boss/​uncle and I have been coming here for lunch since they opened. We don’t get to go together every day like we used to, but we stopped in today for the first time in a long time. So glad we did. The food still rocks. I’ve always loved their buffalo chicken salad (subbing grilled chicken) and while I don’t eat it anymore, their tuna melt is the best I’ve ever had – EVER! Buffalo Chips (which are like waffle fries consistency but in the shape of chips and tossed in a seasoning) soooo good. I order the Zinger (grilled) a lot and that’s buffalo chicken-​esque. Looks like we have a theme here. However, the Cadillac (a hot, cheesy French Dip) is phenomenal, as is any burger on the menu. I also love that they offer lots of different sides: homemade chips, fries, buffalo chips, cottage cheese, and side salads. The service isn’t always amazing but Scott, the owner is super friendly and runs a great business. If you’re looking for a great lunch place, BD’s for sure.

There isn’t much «nightlife» in Belleville that involve any particular type crowd I hang with. They have cheap drinks here and plenty of guys. It is definitely one of those places you feel a swarm of bees come after you. The music is ok. I just don’t want to hang with this type crowd. If you do drink, please have a friend drive you. Not just so you don’t hurt someone but Belleville’s finest (police) are watching you on all the adjacent streets trying to trap you in to a DUI. And if you park in the parking lot it’s hard to get out of those spaces sober and even harder after a beer or two.

Whoa. Bros EVERYWHERE!
If you’re not an unfortunate looking female, please don’t dress nicely. Scrubs, those well-​worn pair of sweatpants your ex-​boyfriend left in your apartment 6 months ago — anything. You’ll probably still get hit on in a fashion the Situation would be proud of.
Yeah, the beer is cheap and it might be a stone’s throw from your house, but it’s just not worth it. Especially when the Blue Agave is so close. Do yourself a favor and go there.

the gathering of people here is no good. trashy, ghetto, bro people. and of course there was at least one fight (not surprised.)
during the day it’s not so bad and the food is decent.
the reason I’m giving it 2 stars is because the bouncer had the balls to come up to us while we were sitting around a table finishing our drinks 10 minutes before they closed.10 MINUTES. and straight up asked if we would leave and was a huge ass. what kind of place does that?!

A now Belleville Downtown Jersey shore/​Affiction shirt wearing bar on the weekends. If yo want to get totally wrecked and pump your fists this is the place on sat! If you feel like getting too wild the staff will help you find the back alley lol. Everyother day of the week it is a fun place to have a few (or more) drinks and bar food.

Strolling down E Main Street on a Tuesday night we passed Big Daddy’s. The only bar that was open on the street. The weather was perfect for a drink outside so we decided to enjoy their outdoor patio. The crowd was chill and you can’t beat $ 2 Coronas while watching life go by from the gated patio. The place looks like it could be a little crazy on a weekend judging by the bartenders short shorts & tank-​tops and the huge sign of strict rules you have to abide by. No cutoff shirts, no illicit drugs… hats must be worn straight frontwards or backwards???
If you are looking for a place to drink outside with attentive bartenders and somewhat of a beer garden feel, Big Daddy’s is an unexpected place you should check out.

So shaved and crazy Jesus is gone. Still can’t say this is my favorite place to go. I have been to Big Daddys in St. Louis, they have crowds, and literate people who speak in complete sentences.
Walking in at 10pm, I notice not 1, not 2, but 3 police cars out front. For a sleepy little Mayberry-​esque town like Belleville that seems excessive! One asshat cop was waiting parked outside looking to give DUIs. They must have stiffed him his bribe (er… on duty adult libation ;-)),
I got here kinda late to meet some friends. They insisted on the place. I let them know there are literally a dozen better places within walking distance! Like places where people have real teeth?
I think this bar supports AA meetings, because this is a good place to sober up. Despite a very small crowd for a Saturday night, it took forever to get served. I was waiting for these two lawn gnomes to finish debating in Latin the merits of various alcoholic additions to their Red Bull, when I decided it would be rude to reach over them and order a bottle of Bud. Although I was tempted.
After reviewing the inhabitants at Big Daddy’s I came to the conclusion that this is the closest I will come to the cantina scene in Star Wars.
I drank beer, because I was afraid of the local water supply!
The only positive about the place was the DJ, and he wasn’t really all that, he just had a great team to make him look good!