Big Ray's Burgers & Dogs is a true local gem! You can tell how beloved this place is -- everyone in…read moretown seems to know about their food. It has such a warm, family-oriented vibe, with kids' drawings covering the walls that give it a cozy, homey feel. The staff are friendly and polite, and the whole spot has a great smoky burger-joint smell. The burgers are a really good size -- big, hearty patties cooked just right. I also tried the hot dogs, which were great too. If you're in the mood for quick, no-fuss local burgers, this is the place to go. Highly recommend!

My grandma has been asking me to go to Big Ray's for like two years…read more We had plans to go to the diner, but I had to take her to urgent care. Not to be dramatic, but on the way back, we were passing the Big Ray's--so hey, fate brought us on Big Ray's path, and thus we did proceed. So I gotta say: this is not a corporate burger joint. This is not your Shake Yak. This is not McDonald's. This is not Five Guys. And no disrespect to any of those establishments. They hold their piece of the market. But this is pre-smash-burger goodness. This is au naturel. Fresh-cut fries. No touchpad ordering POS BS. Pictures of personified milkshakes, sodas, and fries with eyes. Old-fashioned sesame-seed buns. This place looks like it's straight out of the '50s, and I understand why my grandmother loves it. She also loves it because she only eats burgers. But this was a 10 out of 10 experience. 10 out of 10 flavor. 10 out of 10 soul. The service was 10 out of 10. Actually, screw it This was 100 out of 10. A 100 out of 10. Go to Big Ray's. And don't wait two years like I did. 100/10 Stars

We ordered a chili cheese dog with mustard and onions, a hot sausage with cheese, an order of…read morefries, and a bottle of Diet Pepsi. The total came to $14.79, which is an awesome lunchtime bargain. I honestly can't remember the last time I fed two people lunch for under $15. Major budget win. It had been 15+ years since my last chili dog from Jimmy's, so while running post-Christmas errands and finding ourselves nearby with no real timeline, we jumped on the opportunity. Things have definitely changed since my last visit. It's clear Jimmy's has dealt with some difficult customers over the years--numerous signs now ask folks to grab their food and head out. No eating inside, no public restrooms, and no replacing lost, stolen, or forgotten beverages or chips "due to a high rise in thefts and customer walk-outs." Back in the day, I remember a packed counter with customers chatting and eating. That era may be gone--but thankfully, the food hasn't changed where it matters most. My love for Jimmy's chili cheese dog remains completely intact. It's not the hot dog or the bun doing the heavy lifting here: simple white bun, basic hot dog, lots of onions and mustard. No, it's *that chili*. Good lawd, that chili. I don't know what magic is in it--maybe the greasy orange residue it leaves behind--but one bite instantly reminded me why Jimmy's holds such a special place in my heart. I demolished the entire thing in seconds, with only audible moans to signal that I had not, in fact, been transported to actual Food Heaven. The fries were a solid supporting act--thick-cut potatoes, perfectly fried, piping hot. They came unsalted, but salt packets were thoughtfully included in the to-go bag, so no real issue there. The portion size was bigger than expected for the price. The hot sausage with cheese was another win: perfectly grilled, slightly charred, and just spicy enough to satisfy. Served on the same basic white bun with American cheese, it was simple, classic, and done right. Plenty of free, on-site parking is available right out front since Jimmy's is located in a strip mall. Be sure to check the hours--6am to 4pm most days. Jimmy's won't satisfy a dinner chili dog craving, but it will absolutely fill your belly at lunchtime and leave you wanting more!

Not many hot dog choices in Harrisburg. Jimmy's is located…read morein a depressed area of town in a dilapidated shopping center. There was a sign on the door that said "takeout only". The lady behind the counter said, not many people were coming in to sit since February so they shut down the seating area. Too bad, because it was a cute little counter to sit. Regarding the hotdogs, I ordered two chili dogs with mustard. The hotdog itself was very bland. The chili was just OK. I would not go out of my way.

One of the best burgers I've ever had. I make sure to come here on the weekdays (with cash, before…read more1:40) every chance I get on a trip to Harrisburg. With love from San Diego!

It's been 12 years since I last went to the Jackson House, and finally getting back there felt like…read morestepping into a completely different life. New me, new experience. like not a single cell from back then made the trip with me. We pull up, deal with Harrisburg parking (a whole separate scam I won't get into today), and walk into this little hole-in-the-wall lunch spot that closes at 2. That alone explains why it's been over a decade. But the second you step inside, it hits you this place has an aura. Straight New York-Philly energy. Metro signs everywhere, burger memorabilia, cheesesteak philosophy on the walls, Italian pride, city pride, just buku love, buku vibes. You order in a separate little room that feels like a classic bodega. Glass cooler with lunch meats, tiny soda setup, 50-cent refills, vanilla and cherry add-ons if you're feeling fancy. Cash only. No exceptions. We actually had to leave and hit an ATM because my roommate forgot. That's the kind of place this is. Feels like there's no internet in there. Like they might still be running a ham radio in the back. The guys working there? Straight 1970s New York swagger. You can tell this place has not changed since the day it opened, and that's exactly the point. And the wait,yeah, you're waiting. 20 minutes easy. But that's part of it. That's Staves of all the instant gratification and doom scrolling. It sets you back to a forgotten time. Then the burger comes out. This ain't no smash burger. This ain't no little quarter-pound situation. This is a big, meaty, juicy, chewy, greasy, gooey pound of flesh. And yeah, keep all of that. I'm staring at it for 30 seconds, salivating, practically full just looking at it. I finally put the bun on and go at it jerking my head around like a dog playing tug of war (making the most carnivorous, bestial sounds) I got the Jackson burger, lettuce, tomato, J-sauce. I need my J-sauce. And it hits and for a brief moment there is no worry in the world. This isn't a place you go every week unless you're trying to test your mortality. But when you go, you go all the way: 22-ounce Coca-Cola, burger, fries. No half measures. And the crowd? Office guys in suits on their lunch break. Capitol crowd. That's the vibe. I'm never in that world, so stepping into it felt like being dropped into a different city entirely--honestly felt like a Manhattan Lunch Break. The burger itself? Timeless. Not chasing trends, not trying to be Shake Shack, not Five Guys. This is some old-school, 1950s, Back to the Future-type energy. I half expected Marty McFly and Doc to walk in, get em one. Only surprise? No shakes. Feels like they should have shakes. They don't do fries with that shake. Now the one knock: the fries. Flavor? Perfection, hand cut boardwalk style fries. But I got a lot of little end pieces, now that's straight up disrespectful to me, how you gonna treat me like that?. I don't want to dig through little nubs to find actual fries. That's where I gotta be honest, dock a point. Overall though? Food: elite Experience: unmatched Vibe: 5/5 Conclusion - 4/5 (fix those bum-ass fries.)

The vibe was very weird. It's very quiet with one worker working and the other one eating at a…read moretable. I asked for wiz on my sandwich and the girl working said "I think there is enough to scrape out of here for that" referring to a pan sitting on the flat top grill. And indeed she did scrape out what was barely left in the pan so weird... why couldn't I get fresh wiz? When I got home I was already annoyed with the whole experience. I opened the sandwich. The parchment paper was stuffed inside of my sandwich so when I pulled it out the meat and onions came out too. The sandwich wasn't cut in half which is weird. I cut it in half and only ate one half of it and tossed the other. It wasn't great. To advertise that you have the best Philly is diabolical.

Pretty good Cheesesteak overall. Amoroso Rolls and chopped ribeye. Small seating area, service was…read moreokay, and place was clean enough.

Great wings with a large selection of sauces and dry rubs . They have a pretty large menu of the…read moreusual bar type foods . My girlfriend enjoys the salads a boneless wings. I stick with their regular wings and waffle fries usually. Never disappointed in the food

We absolutely love coming up here !!…read more The staff is always cheerful and they greet you as soon as you walk in the door and providing there is seats that are open they see you very quickly . The wings are simply the best as I always state in previous reviews. They are priced right and they offer a whole range of different flavors and these are not the little baby wings that you would get at some other place. These are nice size wings. When we go on Saturdays, they usually offer different type of food options in specials and you really cannot beat. The pricing in a food is well prepared. It's a restaurant/bar/sports bar whatever sport is going on. You're gonna find it on all of their screens so for the sports chunky this is heaven. Thank you for always providing such amazing wings and we will be back soon !!

I am emphasizing the perfect atmosphere. Came here for lunch to grab a couple of drinks and catch…read moreup with some friends. This place was the perfect spot. All of our food across the board was delicious and our waitress was fantastic!

The service was fine. The food however...it was the worst I've had in a while. Our nachos were…read moreburned and had dry and oddly flavored brisket. My cheese steak was inedible. The "cheese" tasted so wrong and the meat had almost a sweet flavor that made me feel sick. The side of extremely undercooked sweet potato fries didn't make up for it. The kids chicken tenders were interesting because two look like they sat in the fryer way too long and the rest were "just cooked". The crab cake sandwich was good and fresh but the potato chips were so salty and way over seasoned.

I love the cheesesteak here- it is the best one I've ever had! Obviously, the food here is 5 Stars!…read more The service is really good, and I like the girl who works at the cash register. Instead of a Phillies hat, she wears a hat that represents a different MLB team. I wish I knew her name so that I could shout her out in a good way. (: :) The place smells so good! It has a bunch of tables, and you can see them cooking the food!

Not quite five stars anymore 13 years later, but still a solid choice for a downtown weekday lunch…read morecheesesteak, chicken cheesesteak, or salad. Today was good, but the fries were undercooked. Last time I was here a few months ago, the cheesesteak tasted like all of the grill drippings were in the middle of the sandwich and it was horrible. I did let the owner and staff know about it today and that was the reason I haven't been here in a long time. I'm going to start coming here more often and give them a chance to earn that coveted fifth star.

I love this self-proclaimed sh!thole in the woods. First time here and we felt welcome immediately…read moreas we walked in the door. Not a normal experience in most rural establishments but this place strives for inclusion and a bar where all are invited to have a good meal, some drinks, and always free entertainment. There's a band tonight...! Wings were awesome and that's reason enough to come here. Huge selection of sauces and a large menu with almost too many choices. The burger was heavy and very filling. Fries, Mac and cheese and the squeaky cheese bites rounded out our smorgasbord this evening. Also, the blue cheese dressing is the bomb!!! All I can say is we'll be back and a lot more often!

Walked in not knowing what to expect. Parking lot full of bikes, bikers standing outside. ( I'm not…read morea biker) Kinda worried walking past a few guys, but all of a sudden " good evening " a rough looking fellow with a patched up vest on. Opened the door for my wife. Music playing, crowded, but really nice atmosphere. Server showed up right away. Ordered our meals, came out quite quickly, and was on point! I ordered steak, medium/well. It was just so! I'd say " Great place to visit and Eat!"