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SOMETHING DELICIOUS FOR EVERYONE

The kids are begging for pizza; teenage daughter demands salad; teenage son wants hot wings; Dad has a hankering for barbecue and a cold beer; Mom’s in the mood for grilled shrimp and a glass of Prosecco; Grandad’s craving a burger; and Grandmom requires a gluten-free option. What’s a family to do? You could go your separate ways, or you could head to Big Jim’s, located at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Course in Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort, and make everybody happy.

While Big Jim’s is known for its barbecue, burgers and pizza, they have expanded their menu to include an array of specialty items and regional fare to please every palate.

“When I started working here about three years ago, one of my goals was not to just have the standard golf fare you can get anywhere in the country—a grilled chicken club or a cheeseburger. We have those things. But when you’re here, there should be a sense of place, and food relates to that,” said Justin Rowland, Palmetto Dunes Resort’s Director of Food & Beverage. “It’s important to offer things that represent our region, so it’s not just burgers and pizza. The plan is not to be the same as everybody else.”

Examples of regionally inspired dishes now on the menu include Big Jim’s Fish Tacos (grilled and blackened grouper served in a flour tortilla with all the yummy accompaniments); the Po’Boy sandwich (fried shrimp lettuce, tomato and remoulade sauce); and the BBQ Crispy Spring Roll (a fusion of pulled pork with a sweet & spicy Asianstyle dipping sauce). Sides such as collard greens and corn muffins add a Southern flair, with baked beans, mac & cheese, coleslaw, and fries (or sweet potato fries) bringing a down-home sense of comfort

Recently added special offerings that speak to our local culture include a Lowcountry Boil, available every Thursday night from 5-8 p.m. or until it sells out ($30 serves 3-4 people); and fried oysters/fried okra, served on Friday nights from 5-8 p.m. or until it’s gone. As with all Big Jim’s offerings, these meals can be savored in the restaurant or packed to go with everything you need to serve and enjoy them at home.

Yes, Big Jim’s is known for a broad range of menu options, but what truly sets this restaurant apart is the quality of the food. A peek inside the kitchen reveals a dedication to freshness that is beyond what you might expect at a typical golf grill: not a frozen pizza crust or pre-breaded chicken tender in sight. Nor will you find a gallon jug of sauce or a factory-made spring roll. According to Rowland, every item is crafted to order. “We’re leaning into what we’re slated as—a BBQ, burger, and pizza restaurant—but trying to stay fresh and creative even with those items,” he said.

For example, you can have a cheese pizza, but if you’re feeling a bit more adventurous, you might try one of the specialty pizzas such as the BBQ Chicken Pizza, Caprese Pizza, Veggie Pizza, or Big Jim’s Special. You can also have it your way with toppings of your choice.

The same applies to the gourmet burgers—all prime Angus beef with a variety of flavor profiles from Big Jim’s Classic Cheeseburger to the Black & Blue to the