Big Jim's BBQ, Burgers, Pizza & Catering
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Where it is
Get directionsBig Jim’s BBQ, Burgers, Pizza & Catering is at 7 Trent Jones Lane in Palmetto Dunes, in the clubhouse building beside the golf course. It is a resort restaurant with a public door, so you do not need to be playing golf or staying in the resort to eat here. Inside there is a long bar with a mix of high-tops and regular tables. Outside, a deck looks over the course.
Big Jim’s BBQ, Burgers & Pizza Menu
Breakfast runs 7 to 10:30 a.m., with plates from $9 to $12. After that the menu is smoked ribs ($24 for a half rack, $31 for a full rack) and pulled pork, chicken and combo platters with cornbread from $20 to $27, burgers and sandwiches with fries from $14 to $18, pizzas from $15 to $20, and starters from fried pickles to a dozen hot wings. Kids’ plates are $7.
What to Order at Big Jim’s
The name lists the menu: barbecue, burgers and pizza, plus salads, wings and more. Reviewers keep coming back to the nachos, the ribs, the BBQ chicken platter, fish tacos and the chef salad, and they say portions are generous for the price. It opens at 7 a.m. with a breakfast menu of omelets, breakfast burritos and Belgian waffles, so it works before a morning round or a day of biking. Hours run 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
Reservations and Catering
Big Jim’s does not take reservations. Tables go to whoever walks in. It also does catering, which is worth knowing if you are staying in a Palmetto Dunes villa: orders are pickup only and need 48 hours’ notice, and a 23 percent service fee is added. For catering call 877-306-4757 (Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or email catering@palmettodunes.com.
Getting There
Look for the golf clubhouse at the end of Trent Jones Lane. The other Palmetto Dunes restaurants include Alexander’s and The Dunes House on the beach. More options are on the Hilton Head restaurants page and the full Hilton Head dining guide.
What diners say
Guests like the food here for the value: piled-high nachos, ribs, fish tacos, pizza and big salads, with portions that surprise people who assume golf-course prices. Servers are described as friendly and quick, and the mood is casual, with a deck over the course.
Watch: Big Jim’s BBQ, Burgers and Pizza in Palmetto Dunes: Menu and Hours
Do you have to golf to eat at Big Jim’s in Palmetto Dunes? No. Big Jim’s BBQ, Burgers, Pizza & Catering sits in the golf clubhouse at 7 Trent Jones Lane but is open to the public. It is a resort restaurant with a long bar, a mix of high-tops and regular tables, and a deck that looks over the course.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Does Big Jim’s BBQ take reservations?
No. It is walk-in only. The restaurant is open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
Do I have to be a Palmetto Dunes guest or golfer to eat at Big Jim’s?
No. It sits in the golf clubhouse at 7 Trent Jones Lane but is open to the public.
What is Big Jim’s known for?
Barbecue, burgers and pizza, with nachos, ribs, fish tacos and big salads getting the most mentions from reviewers. It also serves breakfast from 7 a.m.
Does Big Jim’s do catering?
Yes, for pickup only. Orders need 48 hours’ notice and carry a 23 percent service fee. Call 877-306-4757, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
What are the hours at Big Jim's BBQ, Burgers, Pizza & Catering?
Every day, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Call (866) 420-4478 to check holiday and off-season hours.
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