The Big 10 Pub is a typical sports bar setting with some nice TV screens, a bar, a few tables and a few booths on the side. The pub is small enough that on a game night it feels crowded, but on a slow night such as the night I went, it was not uncomfortable.
Our server was very nice and brought menus almost immediately after we arrived. The Big 10 Pub also features a variety of beer on tap and cheap drinks. The menu consists of pretty standard sports bar food; I opted for the Philly Cheesesteak. The cheesesteak turned out to be decent, a tad better than what is provided at a fast food joint and a bit soggy. However, the accompanying wedge fries were great with a creamy chive dip.
Despite being a sports bar and my initial low food expectations, the Big 10 Pub actually stood out as a decent place. The friendly atmosphere really helped leverage the average-tasting food.
Overall: 3/4
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