Stopped in on a recommendation. This place was busy both in house and takeout. Inside has a diner feeling with both table chair and booth seating., but it's fast food style order at the counter. They bring the food out. The place ran like a finely tuned machine and everyone working there was friendly and hard working. The service was fast considering how busy they were. They had a large munu of burgers, sandwiches, shakes, ice cream, abd breaded style seafood. We had cheesburgers and fries. Both were tasty. We will make this a new goto place when driving through. read more

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Awesome spot. Every few months I road trip from Oregon to Washington and Jim's is the perfect pit stop. Real, fresh ingredients the way it should be. The list of toppings for burgers is fantastic. The shakes are great, this time I tried chocolate with fresh banana and it was blended to perfection with small chunks of the fruit here and there. The only thing better than the food itself is the service. The folks here are always so friendly and they will not rush you to order but will double check you know all your options and get something you love. The dining area and bathrooms are always clean and welcoming. If you stop here you won't leave disappointed. read more

Big Jim's Drive In - Cheeseburger (bottom L) and bacon cheeseburger (top) with jalapeño and grilled onions. Classic fries and fry sauce - Burgers Near Me - The Dalles, Oregon

I am sad that I had not tried this place sooner! I was craving a burger for dinner but not like a fast food burger, a good homemade one. It was too late for me to go get all the patties and stuff to make myself so came to Big Jims and boy did it hit the spot! I got the Jim Dandy burger and added ham to it. WOW! It was delicious. I went through the drive through and it did take a little while to get our food but it was worth it! My new burger spot! read more

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It has been just over a month ago that we visited Big Jim's and again they delivered perfect food and service. My wife had an excellent Garden Burger with Tator Tots, our daughter had the Walla Walla Burger again, with incredible Onion Rings, and I went with the reliable Big Jim Burger and Onion Rings. The Marionberry and Raspberry Milkshakes were the perfect accompaniment for the burgers. Until the next time we drive on 84 to Portland. read more

Usually good. Not on the 24th. The shake was good. The fries had way too much salt. They gave me fresh no salt fries. They are a coated fry. The burger was horrible. The lettuce was on the bottom of the burger. Basic preparation. I asked for Onions. No onions. The manager was quick to get me the onions. Nobody wants to eat a soggy burger. Toast the bun. I suggest skipping the burger and just have a shake. Order the buns toasted with the lettuce on the side. However, they forgot my onions. So, this is a training opportunity for management. The staff is young. Come on team set your phones down and pay attention. The burger was tossed out for the birds. NOT edible. Not sure I would stop for a free burger. Sad to give this review. They were slammed. That's not an excuse. The table next to me ordered fries. They were given tots. Training these young staff is challenging. It needs to be done more often. read more

So many trips through the gorge without stopping here until very recently but instead of lamenting the missed opportunities I'm glad we were able to add this to every future trip. It's pretty easy to find and access on the east end of town. Tiny parking and tight drive thru lot so RVs will have to street park. We needed to stretch our legs so the walk inside was welcomed. Once there we were welcomed by the small town drive in charm. Friendly staff took our order and food was ready pretty quickly considering the volume of people. Lots of locals here so you know it's well loved. We took our food to go and may have regretted that because these burgers were huge and messy (a very good thing!). Burgers were amazing. While not quite smash burgers, they were well seared and crispy on the edges while still remaining nice and juicy. Both the fries and onion rings were hot, crisp, and plentiful, almost too much for this plus size eater to handle. Almost. On our way out, we met the local mooch of a cat. A tortoise shell tabby, well fed with a surplus of charm. He'd have made great company had we sat at the outdoor tables. We will not make another trip through the gorge without stopping here and you should make it a regular stop, too. read more

Big Jim's Drive In - Burgers Near Me - The Dalles, Oregon

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Great little diner. Excellent burgers. Onion rings were perfect. Shake very good. Lovely service. I can't believe how big the menu is for burgers. Will definitely have to go again when in the Dalles. read more

Came for a late dinner and really enjoyed it. Got the regular cheeseburger and onion rings, both of which were great. Also the fried chicken sandwich that my wife really enjoyed. Son got the grilled cheese, which he loved. Daughter also enjoyed the kids burger. Staff were friendly. We sat outside and it was nice. Would definitely come back again. read more

Great burgers. Great fries. Awesome Milk shakes. Cant go wrong with burgers here! All of their food has been good every time I've gone. read more

Big Jim's Drive In - Mini mushroom bacon Swiss burger and sweet potato fries - Burgers Near Me - The Dalles, Oregon

Had lunch here while staying in town. We all had a variety from burgers to chicken tenders and everything was great. Even enjoyed a shake as a treat which was a great add. It was nice to have a good meal at a local restaurant vs the typical chain. read more

I wanted to give P the Big JIm's experience fresh instead of bringing him questionably room temp food from afar. It gave us an excuse for an outing and a much-needed break from the routine and the travails of his job. Everyone needs to break free once in a while! Seriously. Take one! It's a long drive. About an hour and a half, but everything in the Dalles seems crystallized. Remote. Especially this diner which reeks of 60's charm and like a time capsule buried in the Dalles. I'm kind of an organization freak so we already knew we were going to split a Gorge burger with a side of fries and a shrimp basket with tots. The tots are always amazing, and it seems like no matter where you buy curly fries whether here or at Ken's Sidewalk Cafe in Canyonville, it's the same consistent greasy but perfectly seasoned goodness. The tots, ofc, blow them away, but they provide an amusing variety. Everything was great but the fried shrimp. I've always been an advocate of leaving shrimp as pure as you can or you lose the delicate flavor. Here was no exception. More about batter than the seafood. The clams strip are the way to go, but they were missing from the menu this time around. read more

Wonderful Mom & Pop Burger joint! My husband ordered the Double Cheese Burger Combo. Both the hamburger and the fries we huge portions, and he said they were both very good. I had the BLT Combo. Again, the fry portion was more than I could eat. The BLT was different than I've had before - as you can tell in the picture, they heavily butter the bread. They also use their special sauce instead of mayo. The bacon is very thick - so you can actually taste it :) If you pay for a combo, you can upgrade the drink to a small shake for $3.50 read more

Big Jim's Drive In - Double Cheese Burger - Huge! - Burgers Near Me - The Dalles, Oregon

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Great find! Burger, onion rings and tots were great. Ice cream and sundae a perfect finish. Will be back on a return trip. read more

Big Jim's Drive In - Hot fudge Sundae and black licorice ice cream - Burgers Near Me - The Dalles, Oregon

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Burgers, made fresh, many various toppings. Big enough to share! This upscale, fast food restaurant, complete with a drive through, is located in the edge of The Dalles and a great place to stop for eats if you are in the eastern part of the Columbia Gorge Scenic Area. In addition to the many burger options, they have lots of spud sides - onion rings, curly fries, sweet potato fries, tots! I got the jalapeño burger with sweet potato fries and it hit the spot. They are famous for their milkshakes, many made with fresh Oregon berries. I go lite on ice cream so can't handle a shake, but on a 95 degree day, I wanted a little something. The soft serve vanilla cone was the perfect choice! The ice cream was so creamy and delicious. For those that prefer hard ice cream, they serve Oregon's own, Umpqua ice cream in many flavors. If you aren't in the mood for a burger, there are other options. Fried chicken sandwiches, chicken strips, grilled chicken sandwiches, hot dogs, grilled cheese, salads, cod fish and chip baskets and even chowder. Ice cream Sundaes, parfaits, shakes, and cones for desert. Lots of out door seating that is covered and shady, plus indoor seating. And a drive through. Definitely worth a stop if you want good food fast that isn't fast food. read more

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Good burgers & fries. Fun decor. Yummy ice cream. Friendly staff. What's not to like?!?!?

Food: had cod, very average service: very slow to take orders, very pleasant counter person ambiance: excellent. they have done a very nice job of remodeling, very comfortable atmosphere except both bathrooms were filthy! Note: This place should still carry The Ranch name. I thought it was going to be Big Jim's Ranch? The signature Hefty Henry sandwich was NOT on the menu! Thus, since I am driving from Battle Ground WA to support this restaurant, I will be continuing as I have done for years to Spookys in The Dalles for my favorite sandwich which is still done right after all these years. Ambiance got the good 4th star or this would be a mediocore rating. read more

You know what. I have hit a few burger joints in life. And I haven't found a bad thing to say about any of them. And I won't be starting with big Jim's. They got umpqua ice cream by the scoop. Delicious burgers. A variety of fried delectables. I got the T-Rex burger. Which if I remember correctly is about a pound of burger. The thing is huge. Look at the picture. You open that container and you wonder if you've made a mistake. You begin to question life choice. You wonder if your body is ready for what is about to happen. Would I stop here again? Hell yeah. Next time I'm cruising down i84 this is definitely going to be a stop. read more

Big Jim's Drive In - The t Rex burger - Burgers Near Me - The Dalles, Oregon

This place is a great stop for a burger and shake. Highly recommend and they make everything fresh!! read more

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Well, if you're traveling through The Dalles or on I-84 You might as well grab a crazy burger. I've only eaten at Big Jim's once. And if you're going to go only once, you might as well go all out and order the T-Rex burger. It was insane. Good luck trying to eat it in the car like I did. Awful jackass, there was no way. It's 2 1/2 lb beef patties, four slices of ham, two slices of Swiss cheese, And two slices of the best cheddar cheese in the country, Tillamook. Of course with lettuce and tomato. It was absolutely insane. I went there for the spectacle, and it was totally worth it. They do a lot of ice cream, milkshakes, all the classic diner stuff. Can't really speak on service or ambience, we just hit the drive-thru. I'm sure there's something for everyone at Big Jim's. read more

Big Jim's Drive In - The T-Rex Burger. Good luck! - Burgers Near Me - The Dalles, Oregon

Love me some Big Jim's! I've been going to Big Jim's since I was a little girl and still love to hit them up when I am in town. They have many different types of hamburgers to choose from, but I continually just get the regular cheeseburger with Tillamook cheese. It's a classic and is a great burger. I ordered the onion rings instead of fries with my burger and they were some of the best that I have had. The milkshakes are amazing and come in so many different (like 15) flavors and styles. Staff are friendly and the restaurant is clean. read more

Big Jim's Drive In - Order area - Burgers Near Me - The Dalles, Oregon

Your out-of-date small town burger joint for the neighborhood folks. The Big Jim is comparable to the McDLT (for those that remember). Greasy fries yummy. Off putting odor of old fish fry oil. Surprising selection of hard ice cream and wide range of frozen treats! Bathroom needs an extreme makeover. Like they advertise ~ not fast food; took forever to get your order. read more

Big Jim's Drive In - Storefront. - Burgers Near Me - The Dalles, Oregon

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Big Jim's was a good place to stop off on a trip through the Gorge. Good burger, nothing spectacular. Busy place though, so be prepared for that. The Burgers are big in circumference, but kinda thin with a huge bun. Fries were good! read more

Big Jim's is a great spot in The Dalles! A typical old fashioned quick service diner, they have a large menu with good burgers and shakes. Our food was good and filling. read more

I needed a burger this weekend while doing some hiking around The Dalles. We passed by Jim's and decided to give it a go. We ordered 2 burgers, one with tots and one with sweet potato fries, as well as a strawberry shake. The service was very friendly, pricing good. The portions are huge, one side definitely would've fed us both. As for taste, the sides were what you'd expect, but the burgers were fairly bland. We both felt they needed to up the spice content on the patties. I poured some of the fry sauce on mine to add a lil tang. Big menu, friendly service, good shake and large side portions...for me they just really need to ramp up that patty! read more

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Yummy food that I should not be eating but I am glad that I am! Very friendly people who work there. I stopped by to get some chili cheese fries for my trip to Idaho. I may stop by again on my way back home :) read more

Welcome back to the 1950s, or earlier, at a hamburger joint that is modern, clean, friendly and very, very good. You are inside of Big Jim's. "Made with Love since 1966." Located in, to us, a rather odd location, at the intersection of three roads on the outskirts of The Dalles. Yes, there is parking, and that is good news, as I did not see alternatives anywhere close. Menu up on the wall or in your hand. You will find a "family of burgers" to choose from. Lot of varieties and varieties within varieties. Stack 'um up. Of course fries, grilled cheese, turkey burgers, chicken, chili, soup and salads, corn dogs and ice cream. And, given that you are in the Pacific Northwest, they have salmon chips and salmon burgers, fish burgers, also and good old fish and chips. Remember the 50's, as they have hard and soft ice cream. Sundays, cones and dishes of it. Floats and lots of toppings. Super good for children and adults that want to be children, at least temporally. A great place to shop and to throw away your diet...for a little bit of joy. read more

Amazing food and homemade ice cream!! Their Pumpkin Shake is awesome this time of year!! Local drive-in with great service!! read more

Handmade, larger than most fast food burgers, beef, chicken & fish burgers. Wide selection of burger styles. Shakes made from ice cream, Hard Ice Cream (12 flavors) along with soft serve in Reg., Sugar & Waffle cones. 50s- early 70s music Highly Recommend, It is a fun place. Reminds me of the old malt shoppes without the malts. Good service but can get busy during peak meal times. The wait isn't to long as they do move people thru quickly. read more

This is the freshest fast food you'll find on the road. It's definitely a local fast food joint that the employees take pride in. Very clean and quaint place, I would definitely come here again next time we're passing through. read more

Apparently, lots of folks like this place as they were quite busy. Restaurant is very clean as well. Can't squawk about the prices as they are very reasonable. However, the frozen beef patties used on their burgers are not very tasty, and overall are surpassed by other fast burger brands that use fresh ground beef. Some people do not see this to be a problem, as the diner is loved by the locals. read more

Great service, friendly staff , amazing burger and even better shacks. Loved my lunch today.

This location was kind of a hidden Mom-n-Pop place for burgers and fries. En route to the Oregon Coast it was a good quick stop to catch a quick bite. Pros The front staff/cashier (not sure if it was the owner) was polite and helpful. I appreciated his demeanor and willingness to help. Cons I don't have anything at the moment, but give me a couple weeks to think through and I'll update this post. I didn't take as many photos for this location as my kids were hungry and started eating before I could take the photo. Overall It was a good quick stop to catch a bite. There's indoor and outdoor eating with a family dining style. read more

Big Jim's Drive In - Crispy Chicken Sándwich Waffle Sweet Potato Fríes - Burgers Near Me - The Dalles, Oregon

Came here because reviews says it was great but it was aight. I tried the Walla Walla onion burger and it was aight. Their fries is great. It was the best thing that I had there. Oh, and their machine is on point. They have the nice slushy ice. read more

Big Jim's Drive In - Here passing by but first, a burger or . - Burgers Near Me - The Dalles, Oregon

Huge portions. We had a burger, BLT, and fish n chips. All were delicious and well cooked.

Customer service was excellent! Our big Jim burgers were so good! The kids all said the fries were the best kind of fries! We were just passing through and were all so glad we made the stop! read more

We were looking for a place to get a milkshake and a burger. Love old drive ins like this. Milkshakes were thick and creamy and they had seasonal berry options. We go Marion Berry and marshmallow milkshakes as well as splitting a Gorge burger. Burger was nice and juicy. They even cut it for us since we said we were splitting one. Would totally stop in again. read more

Been there twice. Food was great! I had the Gorge (my favorite) and the Red, White and Bleu burger. Both are big burgers and the portions are huge. read more

Definitely go to Big Jim's if you are stopping for food in The Dalles. Much better quality than the nearby fast food options, with relatively reasonable prices for a diner-style restaurant with Tillamook cheese and non-frozen meat. The service was excellent (and quick) on both occasions, and dining inside is a dose of pure Americana. Try the curly fries. read more

Great burgers! The place has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. They are always busy. Food comes to you even though it's a fast food type order setup. Would stop in for the milkshake anytime read more

Big Jim's Drive In - Bacon - mushroom - swiss Burger - Burgers Near Me - The Dalles, Oregon

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We had the pleasure of eating at this drive in this past Sunday. They were absolutely great! Manager Payton was extremely accommodating for our entire family. We had one member that was high risk but they made sure we didn't have to worry about a thing when we got there. They put us all together on one side of the indoor dining area. The Staff: Haley, Brianna, Evelynn, Steven, "the burger expert" and the entire team were beyond attentive and amazing! Thank you to ALL of you for making our little mini road trip we were able to have all together as a family, a memorable one! The Beaverton Family read more