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Is Big Jim's Still Open? Update (Pittsburgh, PA)

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As of September 2026, Big Jim's is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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Yelp ·
Secondary source
bigjimsrestaurant.com ·

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What the source shows: A Yelp listing updated in September 2026 lists current hours and a phone number matching the restaurant's own website.

  • Season / episode Season 5, Episode 5
  • Original air date
  • Address 201 Saline Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15207

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Big Jim's in Pittsburgh for the episode "Long Time Legends," which aired 2009-01-05. Big Jim's is a restaurant and bar at 201 Saline Street that has served Italian-American comfort food since 1977. According to a Yelp business page updated in September 2026, Big Jim's hours are listed as Monday through Sunday 11:00 am to 7:00 pm, with a phone number of 412-421-0532 that matches the restaurant's own website. The restaurant's website (bigjimsrestaurant.com), checked 2026-09-08, separately lists a menu with prices for soups, appetizers, and sides at the same Saline Street address, including items such as Italian wedding soup and beer-battered onion rings.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 5, Episode 5
Original air date
Episode title
Long Time Legends
What was featured
Italian-American comfort food at a Pittsburgh neighborhood restaurant since 1977
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Big Jim's

Frequently asked questions

Is Big Jim's still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Big Jim's is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Big Jim's after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Big Jim's in Pittsburgh for the episode "Long Time Legends," which aired 2009-01-05. As of September 2026, Big Jim's is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Big Jim's located?

201 Saline Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15207. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Big Jim's?

Season 5, Episode 5 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired January 5, 2009. The episode is titled “Long Time Legends”.

Is Big Jim's still using the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives menu or branding?

The restaurant's website (bigjimsrestaurant.com), checked 2026-09-08, separately lists a menu with prices for soups, appetizers, and sides at the same Saline Street address, including items such as Italian wedding soup and beer-battered onion rings. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Address
201 Saline Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15207
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
bigjimsrestaurant.com

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Sources

  • Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/big-jims-restaurant-and-bar-pittsburgh?start=180
  • bigjimsrestaurant.com — http://www.bigjimsrestaurant.com/menu.html

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