It’s rare to find an establishment of any kind that has been in business in the same location and owned by the same family for over 75 years. However, Jim’s Steak and Spaghetti House in Huntington, West Virginia is just such a place, and it’s become especially famous for a single menu item that you might not expect.
Located at 920 5th Avenue since Jim Tweel first opened for business in 1938, this restaurant has truly become a Huntington institution.
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Now in its third generation of family ownership, the restaurant inspires a sense of tradition as soon as you step inside.
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The question is, what is this single menu item Jim’s is known for? Is it steak? Is it spaghetti?
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Actually, it’s strawberry pie. Every year in spring, hundreds of people flock to Jim’s during Strawberry Pie Week, a five-day-long community tradition featuring the restaurant’s famed homemade dessert.
ED Win / Tripadvisor Over the past forty-some years, the event has grown to the point that over 10,000 slices of strawberry pie are now served during those five days.
Just because the strawberry pie is Jim’s most famous menu item, it doesn’t mean there’s anything wrong with their signature dish - spaghetti. It’s also pretty famous! Jim’s is known far and wide for its hearty Italian staple with its award-winning homemade sauce.
IndysFoodie / Tripadvisor And as the restaurant is proud to admit, the same recipe featuring the same delicious flavor has been consistently served up for over 75 years.
Others, however, may come to a different conclusion about which menu item they think deserves special recognition.
IndysFoodie / Tripadvisor The spectacular haddock fish sandwich is a major draw. Then again, the homemade chocolate and coconut cream pies are also to die for.
Jim’s Steak and Spaghetti House is one of those rare places that not only customers love, but employees are proud to work for. This place is a piece of history, as you can quickly see from the decor: patronized by politicians and celebrities, you can even sit in the same booth where JFK did during his 1960 campaign.
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It’s not only the family atmosphere, but the employees themselves will tell you that they feel like part of a family - one with old, rich traditions.
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Don’t miss the chance to visit this historic landmark, enjoy old-fashioned friendly service and homemade comfort food – and decide for yourself which is the best single menu item at this West Virginia restaurant! Learn more at Jim’s Steak & Spaghetti House. Love strawberry pie? Don’t miss the strawberry desserts at the annual West Virginia Strawberry Festival.
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Over the past forty-some years, the event has grown to the point that over 10,000 slices of strawberry pie are now served during those five days.
IndysFoodie / Tripadvisor
And as the restaurant is proud to admit, the same recipe featuring the same delicious flavor has been consistently served up for over 75 years.
The spectacular haddock fish sandwich is a major draw. Then again, the homemade chocolate and coconut cream pies are also to die for.
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Address: Jim’s Steak & Spaghetti House, 920 5th Ave, Huntington, WV 25701, USA
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