MIDLAND, MI – A popular barbecue spot with two locations in Saginaw and Midland has landed a new space in Midland.
Big O Burgers & Barbecue, 1900 S. Saginaw Road in Midland, has big plans in store with the expansion.
Owner Omar Linder said the restaurant went from 1,700 square feet to 4,500 square feet at the new Midland location.
“It’s a big blessing. Our lease was coming up, so we didn’t know which way it was gonna go, and then this place came open,” Linder said. “It was a peaceful process, so I knew it was from God.”
The Midland location is a full-service restaurant, which differs from the Saginaw location.
Linder said they are working toward adding a bar to the Midland restaurant next year. And since there is so much more space, Linder also plans to add a stage for live music.
As for the menu, it’s packed with the classic barbecue favorites, such as ribs, rib tips, chicken, brisket, and of course, the burgers.
“It’s Texas style with a Midwest twist, that’s what I like to say,” Linder said. “We kind of took bits and pieces from everybody and made our own style.”
New to the menu is fried catfish, which is offered at both locations, Linder said.
Keeping with the theme of creating their own style, Big O also offers its own homemade sauce, the signature SWAG sauce.
Linder said he’s grateful for the support in Midland, as he never imagined owning a restaurant in the area.
“It’s easy to open a restaurant in your hometown because everybody knows you. But to go somewhere else and actually surpass what you’re doing in your hometown’s a blessing,” Linder said. “They received us with open arms. Every smile, every comment, even criticism, it makes us better.”
Both locations are open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and from noon to 7 p.m. Sunday.
Learn more on the Big O Burgers & Barbecue Facebook page here.
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