Big Jim's in the Run

First of all the portions to say the least are huge. We had the veal parm with the salad which was huge to say it in a small way and probably a pound of pasta which I did not like at all. The veal was really good and very big but not your typical veal leg scallopini but a different cut such as breast I might have thought. It could have used more sauce but was still good. The salad was good but I did not like the dressing which was a red Italian. The pizza was pretty good with a lot of cheese but the flavor wasn't there I needed seasoned. She wanted the Open face turkey sandwich and it wasn't bad but again not a lot of flavor.

We went to this place because it came out on the food channel and we expected more. I ordered the meatball sub, and it was really dry. My friend ordered a veal parmesan sandwich that came out on the food channel. She said the sandwich was dry but good flavor. The restaurant was small and located off the beaten path .

It took me forever to finally make it here but I did and it was awesome like I was told. Old school pittsburgh bar/restaurant with great food. Had a club sandwich, a rueben, and a steak salad. I will be back for sure to try more of the menu.

Big Jim's is a bar and restaurant. I've been hearing about how great it is for years, so a dozen or so friends got together to try it out. Only a few had been there before but raved about it. I wish I could have taken a picture of all the food, I think you would have rushed out just to try some of the meals. Talk about getting a bang for your buck! Are waitress took care of us without a glitch. There was everything from Pizza to hot roast beef sandwiches, but I will suggest that you definitely try the wedding soup or the enormous calzone. The bill at the end did not make me swoon, and I had enough food to take home for a dinner the next day. I had the roast beef sandwich and fried zucchini. I'm sure that most of the people in the group will be going back to Big Jim's.

Nice little sit down Italian joint. Very at home family feel. Lots of traffic, but awesome atmosphere

This restaurant is a hidden treasure in Pittsburgh! Parking was a breeze, and you almost wouldn't even notice it if you weren't looking for it. It doesn't seem like much from the outside, but boy were we pleasantly surprised. The service was phenomenal, and we were served quickly. I got the lasagna with meat sauce, which was loaded with layers and smothered over the top with the meat sauce. It was amazing and a huge portion. My husband got the veal parmesan sandwich, which was humongous! It was bigger than his head. The veal was fried to perfection, the cheese melted and oozing, and the cherry on the top was the crunch crispiness of the bread. We will have leftovers for days, and we only spend about $16 for each dish. Huge portions, low prices, and amazing quality. You literally cannot ask for anything more. Hands down 5 stars to this restaurant and a must visit in Pittsburgh.

Just had an awesome lunch at Big Jim’s with my cousin and friend Marc! This place never disappoints—huge portions at super reasonable prices. Everything on the menu is homemade from scratch, and you can taste the love in every bite. By 12:30, the tables and bar were packed, so get there early! Highly recommend for a hearty, home-cooked meal. #BigJims #HomeCooking #GreatValue

Big Jim's has been on my list of places to try for a while now. We finally got to experience it yesterday. We arrived around 5:00pm on a Saturday. Our waitress Cindy quickly took our drink orders and made some suggestions since it was our first time here. She told us we made it "just in time before the usual rush". Well - she was right because by the time we finished our meals there was literally a line extending out the door waiting to dine! We had one order of French Fries to share and as a family of 4 we were more than satisfied with that! The fries usually aren't a buzz worthy option to speak of in my reviews but - these fries definitely are! Fresh cut and perfectly done! I had the hot sausage hoagie. The waitress suggested I order the whole and I was definitely happy I took her suggestion! It was huge and the hot sausage was sooo amazing! They get their hot sausage from a local butcher and Man - the sausage to sauce and cheese ratio was PERFECT! My Mrs opted the Reuben. That sandwich was PACKED with meat and was one of those two hand holding, crave worthy experiences rarely found without a good recommendation! Our Son had the Italian hoagie, and for my kid to say it was "the best Italian hoagie" he's had says alot in itself! It was maxed out with great meat and cheese and the bread they use is AMAZING! Our Daughter had a regular cheeseburger which was perfectly done. She barely finished it so - it is worthy of a good appetite! Great spot which we look forward to trying again in the very near future!

Finally got to visit Big Jim's in the Hollow for lunch. The big and friendly greeting as we entered set the tone for the experience. It wasn't very busy and we were seated immediately. I'm always drawn to old local taverns and this place didn't disappoint. The orders that passed our table were huge. Our hoagies were also huge and served on great bread. We should have ordered french fries, because they looked and smelled delicious. I'm looking forward to returning to this local Pittsburgh icon.

Saw this place on Diners Drive in and Dives and figured it would be a must go to spot. The staff was definitely very friendly and you definitely get the old bar restaurant vibe the second you walk in. Pretty decent menu. I didn't get anything that was tried in the show, but I got the hot sausage sandwich. I wasn't overly thrilled piece of sausage on a large piece of bread that was toasted and pretty dry a lot more bread than there was sausage.

We got the fish sandwiches. They were tasteless. We tried fixing them with old bay, lemon,etc. Horrid The service was good not great. The decor was the best part. True old Pittsburgh bar. Wood paneling, so dark lights had to be on,.

This was my first time dining at Big Jim's, at the request of a friend. I ordered the Steak Hoagie and onion rings. We arrived at about 6pm and ordered, took about 35 minutes for our food to be served. The steak hoagie was decent, and I did like the onion rings. Overall I didn't feel like it was anything special, but to each their own of course.

Multiple reviews below of how this is a nostalgia childhood spot for me. But first time getting a spread in one sitting...and most impressively each item is consistent every time after all these years! Chicken parm, fish sandwich where I add creamy slaw and thousand island for a Reuben style, and "side" of Italian hoagie

What a dynamite hidden spot in this beautiful city If you want the most yinzer sit down experience of your life you don't go to Primanti's, you go to Big Jim's in the MF Run It feels like I'm sitting in my grandmas house from the color of the smokes stained walls, the decor on it, tables, not a matching set.... I love it The staff are all as yinzer as you can get. The perfect exact type of people (in the best way possible) you want working here Now the food. This is without a doubt the best Rueben I have ever had in my life. It's the size of my head and packed with meat and that beautiful Mancini's bread The chicken parm is a chicken parm. But what makes it better than the rest is about 14in and get this... $14 for the entire thing. 4 cutlets with that beautiful bread?? Get the f*ck outta here Don't know how they are turning a profit with the massive portions and cheap prices This is what Pittsburgh is all about

Back again! Only thing that even comes close to the steak hoagie tonight is the one I had last time I was here! My wife had the meatball hoagie--excellent HUGE, homemade meatballs. You'll love this place!

Big Jim's is great! Loved their calzone. Great food, great service and fun atmosphere!

Great tasting food with large portions, rueben and Italian hoagies are very good , drinks are at a reasonable rate also

It's such a nice bar/restaurant. I love coming here for the big portions and the great prices. They have a big range of Bar/Italian food. You're definitely in for some good food. I've never had a bad experience when it comes to the food. Normally when I'm here it's always the same guy who seems to be waiting on tables so it's nice that you see the same familiar faces! They do a great job

We stopped here for the first time after an event at the convention center. We had a wonderful experience! It might not look like much from the outside but this place is a true gem. There's a small dinning area within the massive bar along with a separate section just for dining. It has a homey feel. We were greeted and seated right away. All of the employees were friendly and helpful. This place definitely has character and charm. True yinzer experience! The menu is fantastic with tons of great options to select from. We started out with the zucchini with marinara. It was really good nice and crispy. For my entree I ordered the open faced roast beef sandwich. Whenever it was served I couldn't help but say WOW because it was absolutely massive! It could easily feed two people if not more. All of the food that we ordered was delicious, huge portions and reasonably priced. I really can't say enough good things about this place truly. Do yourself a favor and give it a try!

I grew up going here as my dad knew "big jim" so I had to take my husband to show him the old neighborhood. Don't judge a book by it's cover because it is very good and nostalgic. The menu has everything from typical bar food starters, pizza, hoagies, and grandma's recipe dinners. You won't leave hungry and will for sure have leftovers. For example the veal parm dinner is on a platter size plate with 2 very large pieces of veal served on top of pasta and comes with soup/salad, my husband got the wedding soup and said it was one of the best he had. He says he will be back to try the pizza next.

Great spot!! Loved the atmosphere and the vibe of this spot. Stopped in during lent so am really looking forward to going back and trying the full regular menu The fish sandwich was good though and so was the broiled option. We also got mozzarella sticks and they were perfect. The mac n cheese tasted like Stouffers which I really didn't like, they ran out of haluski, and the menu said our food came with coleslaw but we weren't given any. So I did have to dock a star. Hopefully next time it'll be perfect. We still enjoyed our food, the cold beers, and the great company

I really like this place- I've been here twice with my family when we've been in town for a work conference. The kids meals are a fantastic deal to feed hungry kids, with large portions. The fries my boys didn't eat were super tasty! My daughter got the buffalo chicken hoagie, and it was enormous and delicious. The chicken parm hoagie was also tasty on wonderful bread. I liked our servers, they tag teamed our table and took good care of us. It's definitely got a diner-like set up, but I love that about it.

Big Jim's In The Run is a delicious Italian restaurant. Serving homemade pasta dishes, piled-high hoagies & fried apps- there is something for everyone! We tried this Big Jim calzone and it was giant and so good. Split between two people, easily two meals! Filled with meats, veggies, cheese & sauce! Big Jim's is located on Saline Street in lower Greenfield, neighborhood bar & restaurant. Tucked away under a bridge right off the parkway- totally worth seeking out!

Well we finally made it here which isn't easy if you want to avoid scary Pittsburgh highways. We walked from the museum, after putting in our "to go" order for the Big Jim's calzone and the veal Parmigiano dinner with wedding soup and garlic bread. I knew the calzone would be big but I wanted to have leftovers. Boy, do I have leftovers. Service was spectacular. They kindly noticed that the calzone box was too big when you aren't driving and volunteered to rewrap it into two smaller,but still large boxes. Since it was hot, I should have unwrapped it when I got home because it was excellent but a little soggy when we started eating it a day later. (Not the restaurants fault but a hint to you.) This calzone is now back in Ohio, cut into smaller pieces and frozen. I will heat it in the oven and it will be fine. It is so good. Loved the cup of soup. We split it so we each got a taste. Took the veal back to Ohio as well. I haven't had veal for YEARS. Wonderful and a huge portion. This place is VERY inconvenient for us because we stay near AGH and I avoid driving in Pittsburgh but I will come back. Service and food are 5 stars. See you in July. Great Great service. Thank you to the hostess.

The drinks were delicious...service was over the top...Reuben was amazing, French fries , and onion rings! Fish sandwich was not up to par! But all in all we will be back! !

Finally made it out Big Jim's. The portions are huge. The vibe is welcoming. The staff are great. The food was meh at best. I got the fish sandwich. It came with a small Cole slaw, that arrived 15 min before the sandwich. It was fine. The 'sandwich' was just a roll and the fish. Nothing else, no lettuce, no tomatoes. The fish was ok, not really flaky. A bit over done. I got a side of fries. They were not crisp. I'd say it was average for bar food.

This restaurant is a hidden treasure in Pittsburgh! Parking was a breeze, and you almost wouldn't even notice it if you weren't looking for it. It doesn't seem like much from the outside, but boy were we pleasantly surprised. The service was phenomenal, and we were served quickly. I got the lasagna with meat sauce, which was loaded with layers and smothered over the top with the meat sauce. It was amazing and a huge portion. My husband got the veal parmesan sandwich, which was humongous! It was bigger than his head. The veal was fried to perfection, the cheese melted and oozing, and the cherry on the top was the crunch crispiness of the bread. We will have leftovers for days, and we only spend about $16 for each dish. Huge portions, low prices, and amazing quality. You literally cannot ask for anything more. Hands down 5 stars to this restaurant and a must visit in Pittsburgh.

Atmosphere is nice Great bar and dining area Friendly staff Server was great. She was fast, efficient and knew her stuff!!! Also very friendly Great menu Amazing selection Prices are awesome compared to what you get Come hungry! Highly recommend

Their lasagna is the most terrible lasagna I have ever had, which is totally inedible: the pasta is undercooked and too sticky to swallow, the cheese is totally unmelted, and there is no meat at all and lack of marinara sauce, which tastes like underdone leftover. The grilled chciken sandwich also has nothing good to say. However, they replaced my disappointing dinner with their supreme reuben sandwich without further charge.

Big Jim's "in the run" has been serving the local community since 1977. They've got tons of tons of reviews and fans across the city and beyond. They were even featured on DDD. Most restaurants that have been on that show have not lived up to the hype, but Big Jim's is proper. The menu is proper neighborhood Italian. I hear they cook their sauce for six hours. I opted for the veal Parmesan as it's something I rarely ever eat. First of all, the portions are insanely large. So insanely large in fact they charge a "split plate" fee, which would still be worth it to share. The food is good. Everyone around me were smiling as they were scarfing their faces with sandwiches and fries. It's a place that takes you back in time. It's a place where the bartender knows your name and your order. There are regulars. Even the neighborhood is nostalgic in a sense. Definitely a big thumbs up.

Great Old School place. Like a dive bar, but in a good way. Food was great. Nothing fancy. But all was good. Had the fried fish sandwich, very good. BEST Halušky I've ever had. Good service. Find your way to Big Jim's in the Run. You will appreciate it!

Cozy, classic Pittsburgh neighborhood joint! Came in for lunch on a Saturday afternoon and the place wasn't packed yet, but definitely was on our way out around 130. Our server was super friendly and attentive. I had a corned beef reuben and a side of fries and my friend had the veal parm sandwich. Both sandwiches were huge, IMO. The veal parm was bigger than my head. The sauce on the parm was great and the reuben was flavorful. I asked for the 1,000 island on the side and I'm glad I did because I ended up taking half to go for lunch tomorrow!

Huge portions, great pours, great prices. Wedding soup solid. Chicken parmigana awesome. Reuben was tasty

It is entirely satisfying. Great wholesome food at reasonable prices, attentive staff, a neighborhood place that local families still come to. It is worth finding down under that parkway bridge.

If you want to experience the real Pittsburgh, drop by for a meal at Big Jim's. The portions are huge, the food is good, and the price is very affordable. It's a funky location, but well worth seeking out. The service is friendly and the vibe is comfortable and laid back.

Big Jim's is still great, but they are not focusing on seasoning their dishes as much as in the past. They are a little stingy on the sauce for the pasta dishes, as well. Every little thing matters in recipes and ingredients. A few slight variations lead to a different dish altogether. Because of my love for this place, I will be back for more. I just need them to find their groove again.

After years of living next door in Greenfield, we finally made it to Big Jim's. We went as a party of 4 on a Thursday night, and we were immediately seated in the dining room. There's also ample seating in the bar. The best way I can describe the ambiance is - imagine eating food in a yinzer grandparents basement. There are wood paneled walls and drop ceilings. If I'm remembering correctly, the floor was carpeted with a very low pile carpet and slightly sticky. The walls are littered with eclectic posters, art, and decor that likely dates back to the 70s. There is no music playing, but there was a large TV tuned in to KDKA, the local news channel. The chairs are mismatched. For some people, this decor may be off-putting, but to others it is familiar and cozy. Our server was extremely friendly but it seemed like they were struggling with understaffing - it took about 30 minutes for her to come to take our order. We ordered the clam strips, gnocchi with meatballs, fried shrimp basket, veal parmesan, and the turkey reuben. The prices are extremely reasonable and many meals come with soup or salad, pasta or fries, and garlic toast. The clam strips were pretty small but were coated with a nice crispy batter and served with a delicious horseradish dipping sauce. The gnocchi was just okay - it is not made in house. It was heavy and dense. The sauce is made in house and has a great texture, but isn't anything too special. The meatballs were huge and delicious. The turkey Reuben was delicious. They oven roast the turkey in house and it was moist and tender. The sandwich was stacked high on rye bread, which almost seemed hollowed out in the middle to accommodate the generous portion of turkey. I would definitely order this again. The fries were just okay - somewhat limp and lukewarm by the time they arrived to us. They are greasy cut potatoes - reminded me of potato patch fries if you're into that style. The side salad included a lot of olives which was a nice treat. The wedding soup was okay and had lots of greens but no pasta or dumplings, which I consider standard for that type of soup. Another note - They serve beers but no desserts (you won't be hungry after dinner). If you're looking for huge portions for cheap, in an authentic, dive-y vintage Pittsburgh ambiance, definitely give Big Jim's a try. If not - I'd skip it.

Don't twist my arm! Big Jim's reminds me what I love most about Pittsburgh! This hidden gem of; pizza, pasta, calzone, shrimp, burgers, beer and family. As a state of affairs, I wanted to sit in and hang out but I knew the new years pizza line would be nuts. So I chose to take a pie home . A little extra cheese and a whole lotta love. This place has a spot in my heart.

Frequently, sitting at the bar often picking up a calzone, wanting to go back for a salad and lasagna! The folks here are always keeping it sweet and cheery, busy and wonderful to see this place full of friendly happy faces. Biggest complaint is "how will I ever finish this?" muahahaha! Where there's a will...There's always a way!! Thank you guys and gals.

Always a great dinner at Big Jim's in the Run ! Favorite family restaurant. Always was a great Friday night football restaurant for Local High Schools. The best open face sandwiches in town. Kids love the chicken planks and hand cut fries. We usually order the chicken parm dinner but tonight i got the sandwich. Truly a hidden jem In Greenfield!!!

Had the Ruben. One of the best I've ever had. Just don't be in a hurry when you come here. We didn't have to wait on a table but the food took a while, understandable, but the check took a while to come and then pay. Will definitely go back again

I have been past this place a number of times going to visit family in Greenfield and seen it on TV but never stopped. My wife and I finally got to stop and try it out. We both got appetizer. I got the zucchini and the wife got the onion rings. The Zucchini was very thin and greasy but the onion rings were great. I ordered the open face roast beef sandwich. The bread was dry and I had to ask for extra gravy because it had very little on it. The fries were very good though and the amount of food was large. Service was outstanding and the waitress was friendly and attentive. I noticed that the couple next to us got fish sandwiches that looked great. As far as the ambience, it's clean and had an old bar charm to it. Wasn't big on my sandwich but I'll definitely go back for something else.

Food: Ridiculously enormous sandwiches and delicious wedding soup that might be the best I've had since moving to Pittsburgh. Service: It was good, everyone was nice. Good recommendations and didn't have to ask for anything. Ambiance: I personally loved it but could see how it wouldn't be for everyone. Rustic? Maybe? It looks like an "Ohio Valley" bar and it's super outdated. Overall: Great experience, I will defiantly return for another cup of wedding soup and sandwich.

Big Jim's is a experience! The food is great, very large portions and everything on the menu is to die for! This place is that good, really

WOW!! This place has the best food! Hope you come hungry. The service is amazing the waitress was so nice she came and seat down at the table and talked with us it was are first time.i love when you go to a restaurant and get that personal touch can't say enough loved this place!!!

One of the best parts of moving back home to Pittsburgh. HUGE portions. The most friendly staff. High quality and a great value for the price. Everything I've ever had there is amazing- my favorite is the Veal Parmesan dinner- amazing and HUGE- I get it to take out and it's 3 or 4 meals for me. I love this place. Do yourself a favor and visit Big Jim's, you can't possibly go wrong.

Big Jim's is a staple. I highly recommend the fried fish sandwich. The portion is huge. My all time favorite at this restaurant is their coleslaw. It is truly the best.

Great food, large portions. Can't go wrong with their salads, hoagies, friend eggplant appetizer, or the zucchini parm dinner.

Big Jim's (In The Run)! This is as hometown Pittsburgh as it gets. Big Jim's reminds me of growing up in the eighties. The huge, affordable portions of well made food. The long bar that stretches the length of the restaurant. The dining area packed with people from all walks of life, and all age ranges. The hard working staff. It truly is something special. We stopped for dinner last night. We decided to sit at the bar since it was pretty busy in the dining room. The bartender took our beer order quickly and gave us menus. It was so tough to decide because everything I've ever had here has been so delicious. I went with the Fettuccini Alfredo and added chicken because on the way in we met an older gentleman outside who said he had just had the best plate of Fettuccini Alfredo in his life! So I couldn't get that out of my head. I had to try it. The dinner came with a side and I chose the homemade wedding soup. It was scrumptious. Although it was a bit different than I'm used to, having no pasta in it (Ancini de Pepe). It had nice pieces of chicken and homemade mini meatballs as tradition. The broth was light but very flavorful. The Fettuccini Alfredo pasta was so creamy and the noodles were cooked perfectly. It was paired with some garlic toast. The coolest part about sitting at the bar was getting these little wooden trays that fit over the slanted bar rail so you don't have to hunch over the bar while you are eating. Game changer! So unique. I have never seen anything like them and I believe they are custom made for this bar. My boyfriend decided on getting the open faced beef sandwich which was topped with French fries and loads of delicious beef gravy. I had a bite and it was tremendous. The sliced beef was tender and the gravy was rich. The fries were fresh cut and the bread held up. We both had to get to go boxes, and we are so excited to eat our leftovers. A really nice experience as always.

Their Chicken Parmigiana Hoagie was fantastic since the bread was soft yet crispy. Nice authentic feel with great servers and a home-town feeling. 10/10, it is a must visit for Pittsburgh food.

This is a DDD place and is definitely worthy of Guy's visit... It's 110% a dive, but only from the appearance... The staff is friendly and treated us like family. The menu is interesting and somewhat unique for those of us not from the Pittsburgh area, but "normal" to Yinzers. The prices are great and the food itself tasted amazing! Their chicken parm is incredible... it's huge and is excellent on a sub or on spaghetti. Their Italian Wedding Soup was decent... Not what I'm used to (as my wife makes an amazing Italian Wedding Soup), but still very good. Their onion rings were incredible!! I definitely want to return and try lots more on their menu! Service was excellent and family-friendly.

This place is off the beaten path and outdated, but the food was good. My son and I visited on a weekday evening and it was moderately busy. Service was very slow for us, but most of those around us came in and out while we waited. Not sure what happened, but I think it was the waitress - maybe newer to position - she did apologize a few times about the wait. We ended up being there for almost two hours, which was much longer than expected. Thankfully we didn't need to rush and just enjoyed the time. The food was worth it, so we will probably give it another shot in the future. It definitely felt like most of the patrons were well known and frequent customers.

Return visit to Big Jim's. Local neighborhood restaurant with hearty comfort food! You are treated like family when you walk in. Service is good. You can dine in the small dining room or in the bar area. Nothing fancy, but clean and comfortable. Pictures attached show the huge portions you receive. Go hungry & you still leave with a 2nd meal.

Quaint, rustic spot, out of the way but worth seeking out. Friendly staff & HUGE portions of food... A Pittsburgh institution!

I would recommend big Jim's Italian food is being awesome Services fast and the food is great. We'll be going back to big Jim's in the near future.

I was in Pittsburgh for business for 4 nights. Had seen this local spot on a very old episode of Diners, Drive Ins and Dives so figured I would check it out. Needless to say I ended up eating there twice. Once by myself and a second trip with 4 colleagues. No lie the food was delicious. I cannot figure out how the place turns a profit give the quality and portion since but give it has been around for 50 years, it must be working for them. Both times I had the Veal Parm with spaghetti. It was HUGE and one of the most tender pieces of veal I have ever had, I am not exaggerating. The dinner salad was fresh. The garlic bread was buttery and crunchy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. The lasagne was huge and the meatballs were delicious (had some of both) their sandwiches were massive and if I lived locally I would be there often to have the Ruben which looked amazing and the table met o me said was the best they have ever had. Saw some people with the calzone and still blows my mind how big it was. They also serve what I call carnival fries, you know the type that they cut in a carnival food station and fry on the spot. I can't confirm if they are cut fresh, and if they are frozen you could knock me over with a feather. Lastly I had Toni (or maybe she spells it Tony) as my waitress. She was running the whole bar side dining room. Had like 8 tables. Was seamless with ordering and refills. She was SO nice and kind. I honestly cannot say enough about her. When I tell you I'm still thinking about the food from over a week ago and wish this joint was located back home in Boston I am not lying. If I ever got the lottery I am paying the owner to come replicate this in boston. I want to be the first franchisee. lol. I'm serious. Here is to hoping work schedules another conference in Pittsburg. Next time I guarantee if I am there for 4 nights I will eat all 4 nights there.

The food and service were great. It was a busy night and yet we were seated in less than 15 minutes. The kitchen was keeping up.