Drive down Saline Street in Pittsburgh but keep an eye out. Otherwise, you might inadvertently travel right past Big Jim’s Restaurant, a hidden gem that has become a favorite of many Pittsburghers. The unassuming restaurant in Pittsburgh may not look like much from the outside but just wait until you take your first bite of food.

Hidden under the parkway in Greenfield, Big Jim’s Restaurant has been a favorite dining spot of Pittsburghers for four decades.

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Grab a stool at the bar where you can engage in lively conversation with other diners or…

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Snag a seat in the dining room, the perfect spot to watch the latest sporting event or to engage in quiet conversation.

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Start your visit with a cold drink as you soak up the sights and sounds of this unassuming restaurant that has appeared on the popular Food Network show “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives,” hosted by Guy Fieri.

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Sip on a Big Jim’s Cider as you…

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Peruse the generous menu that features such appetizers as homemade breaded zucchini, provolone sticks, jumbo wings, and jalapeno peppers stuffed with cheddar cheese.

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Dip fresh garlic toast into a generous portion of sauce topping your spaghetti, rigatoni, fettuccine Alfredo, or baked ziti.

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Or, bite down into a old-fashioned juicy cheeseburger with all the fixings or try another Big Jim’s sandwich, such as a fish sandwich, an open faced roast beef sandwich, or a Big Jim’s Club.

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Experience the delectable dishes at Big Jim’s Restaurant for yourself Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Friday from 11 a.m. to midnight, Saturday from 10 a.m. to midnight, and Sunday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. *

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Big Jim’s welcomes guests for lunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Big Jim’s Restaurant 201 Saline Street Pittsburgh, PA 15207 412-421-0532 Click here for more information.

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