Big Mike's Sports Bar & Grill

Service was good and so was the food.
Would recommend to others.

Cozy atmosphere, great service, good food!

I was initially seated right next to the bar area that smelled musty, but my server was very kind and sensitive to my concern. I was brought to another room which (perhaps unintentionally) was perfect for me. It was quiet, well-lit, and away from the bar area.

Nothing about the food was impressive, but it is certainly quality cooking that's worth the money.

The food came out hot, fresh, and fast. The Big Mike burger with sweet potato fries. It's a whopping half-pound of beef cooked to order (I chose medium-well because the chefs err on the side of medium, which I'd also accept) with two kinds of cheese, bacon, and mushrooms, on top of everything you'd normally expect in a burger: lettuce, red onion, pickle, tomato, mustard, mayo. Ketchup on the side if you want that too. The sweet potato fries were prepared well - not greasy at all, the right amount of crunch, rich in flavor, and lightly salted.

The burger, which had drawn me in with it's long list of toppings I enjoy, did end up being too much for me. It came out medium (I know medium-well is hard to pull off, so it's okay), and the toppings stayed between the buns surprisingly well considering how stacked it was.

So here's my personal experience with the burger that ultimately doesn't affect my review score, but can be helpful advice for others:

I should have had a simpler burger, but I don't regret the choice. The beef, cheese, and mushrooms were easily the best part of it, and I would have taken those with just pickles and condiments if I had a second chance. The lettuce and onion added extra crunch I didn't fully jive with, and the tomato added extra bulk and water that unnecessarily competed with the beef's thick juiciness. In other words, it seems I truly wanted a mushroom and swiss burger instead. That's nothing to fault the restaurant for.

My only complaint would be that I wasn't told beforehand that swapping my fries for sweet potato fries would be $2 extra. I was surprised by the bill, and that's never a good time for me or my server. I didn't make a big fuss about it. I'm normally hitting up buffet-style restaurants, so maybe it's normal for that to happen and I'm just the greenhorn of the situation.

I was just passing through with a hankering for a burger and sweet potato fries, so I might not be back, but it's a comfortable local place for great food at a good price. I'd recommend this little hole in the wall over something like Chili's or Applebees any day. Get yourselves some good local food y'all; it's a worthwhile upgrade from the crowds and the lackluster service at your typical national sports bar & grill chains.

Outside of Big Mike's: Live Remote in the parking lot for family and friends. A large gathering Compliments of Sheriff Jason Ard. There was a live band playing popular music that really got your feet and body moving and brought smiles as you swayed to the memories and good fun. Games such as a dunking booth, connect four, be an bag toss, and an LSU Football slide for the kinder added to the excitement. Some happy motorcycle riders were present for the festivities as well. All in all, a nice, wholesome, safe way to spend the weekend with neighbors in the local community.
Range Road is filled with virtually everything you need to compliment your visit. Go Denham Springs High School Athletic Hall of Fame.

The new menu is Awesome.Deviled eggs were great. I got the red fish grilled sandwich. It was huge, friend got the BBQ bacon burger. Both were fantastic. The shoe string fries are just right. Oh and the Cocktails are perfect.. Friendly environment, the workers are on point . We will be back over and over again to my friend Big Mike's bar... Great folks !!!!!