The Best American Restaurant in Midvale, Utah
Hires Big H has been Midvale's go-to American restaurant since we opened our Fort Union Blvd location, and we have been making food the hard way since 1959. Here is why that matters.
What Makes an American Restaurant Worth Going To?
The best American restaurant is not about a fancy menu or a trendy concept. It is about doing the classics right. Burgers. Fries. Onion rings. A great drink. Food that tastes like it was made by someone who cares — because it was.
Hires Big H checks every one of those boxes. We are a classic American drive-in that has never cut corners in 66 years. Our beef is USDA Choice, ground fresh in our kitchen every single morning. Our fries are cut from whole potatoes before we open each day. Our onion rings are hand-dipped, double-breaded in-house. These are not marketing claims. They are the reason people in Midvale, Murray, Sandy, and across the Salt Lake Valley keep coming back.
The Hires Big H Story: A Grocer Who Believed in Real Food
Don Hale opened the first Hires Big H in Salt Lake City in 1959. Don was a grocer by trade — a man who knew produce, knew quality, and knew that great food starts with great ingredients. He built his restaurant on that belief, and three generations of the Hale family have kept it alive.
Sixty-six years later, nothing has changed about how we do things. The beef is still ground fresh in-house. The potatoes are still cut every morning. The root beer is still served in a frosty mug. And the Hale family still owns and operates all three Utah locations.
That kind of history is rare in the restaurant industry. Most American restaurants talk about their quality. Hires Big H has been proving it, every single day, since Eisenhower was president.
Why Hires Big H Is Midvale's Favorite American Restaurant
Our Midvale location at 835 Fort Union Blvd has become a staple for families, workers on lunch breaks, and anyone who wants a genuinely great American meal without the wait of a sit-down restaurant or the disappointment of a chain.
Here is what you get when you walk in:
- Fresh-ground burgers — USDA Choice beef, ground in-house every morning. Never frozen. Never pre-made. The Big H has been our signature burger since 1959, and it is still the one people drive across town (and state lines) for.
- Hand-dipped onion rings — We cut real onions, hand-dip them in our batter, and double-bread them in-house. Crispy outside, sweet inside. The way onion rings are supposed to be.
- Fresh-cut fries — Whole potatoes, cut every morning before we open. You will notice the difference on the first bite.
- Frosty root beer and root beer floats — Our original recipe, served in a chilled mug. The reason people say we are the best American drive-in in Utah.
- Milkshakes and malts — Delicious, creamy ice cream with all your favorite flavors and mix-ins.
This is American comfort food done right. No shortcuts. No compromises.
How We Compare to Other American Restaurants in Midvale
Midvale has plenty of restaurants. Many of them great. But when it comes to classic American food — the kind of American restaurant experience that has been a staple of Utah culture for decades — Hires Big H is in a category of its own.
The reason is simple: we actually make our food from scratch. Most American restaurants now use pre-ground beef, frozen fries, and pre-mixed batters. We do not. Every item on our menu has a real story behind it — real ingredients, real preparation, real care.
When you order a burger at Hires Big H, you are getting a burger that was ground this morning. When you order onion rings, you are getting onion rings that were cut and dipped today. Our salads have homemade dressing, made with real buttermilk, and the veggies on our salads were locally-sourced and cleaned and prepped fresh daily. Even our brownies use real butter, eggs, sugar, and Dutch-processed cocoa. That is the difference between a restaurant that talks about quality and one that actually delivers it.
A Family-Friendly American Restaurant in Midvale
Hires Big H is a family restaurant in every sense of the word. It is family owned and operated — three generations of Hales. And it is family friendly — the kind of place where parents and grandparent bring their kids and grandkids, and those kids bring their kids.
The prices are honest. The portions are generous. And the atmosphere is that classic American drive-in energy that feels a little bit like a time machine — in the best possible way.
Whether you are feeding a family of four on a Tuesday evening or grabbing lunch with a coworker, Hires Big H on Fort Union Blvd delivers the full American restaurant experience without the wait, the reservation, or the overpriced bill at the end.
Serving Midvale and the Surrounding Communities
Our Midvale location is perfectly situated to serve the entire Fort Union area, including residents and workers from Midvale, Murray, Sandy, Salt Lake, South Jordan, and the surrounding neighborhoods. We are easy to get to, easy to park at, and easy to order from — including online.
You can order ahead for pickup at our Midvale location, or just pull up and order the old-fashioned way. Either works. Your food will be fresh.
Visit Hires Big H — The Best American Restaurant in Midvale
Come see why Midvale has been coming to Hires Big H for decades. We are at 835 Fort Union Blvd, and we are open Monday through Thursday from 10:30 AM to 8:00 PM and Friday through Saturday from 10:30 AM to 9:00 PM.
Check out our full menu here — or just come in hungry and let us take care of the rest.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of food does Hires Big H in Midvale serve?
Hires Big H is a classic American restaurant and drive-in serving fresh-ground burgers, hand-dipped onion rings, fresh-cut fries, root beer floats, milkshakes, and more. Everything on our menu is made from scratch daily.
Is Hires Big H a good American restaurant in Midvale?
We believe so — and so do thousands of Utah families who have been coming back since 1959. We are a family-owned American drive-in that grinds our beef fresh in-house, cuts our fries from whole potatoes every morning, and hand-dips our onion rings in-house every day.
Where is Hires Big H in Midvale?
We are at 835 Fort Union Blvd, Midvale, UT 84047. Call us at 801-561-2172.
What are the hours for Hires Big H in Midvale?
Monday–Thursday: 10:30 AM – 8:00 PM. Friday–Saturday: 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM. Closed Sundays.
Does Hires Big H Midvale have online ordering?
Yes. You can order ahead for pickup on our Midvale location page. Your food will be fresh and ready when you arrive.
Is Hires Big H family friendly?
Absolutely. Hires Big H is family owned, family operated, and has been a family restaurant in Utah since 1959. We are a great spot for families of all sizes.
Hires Big H is Utah's original drive-in, serving Midvale at 835 Fort Union Blvd since we expanded to the Fort Union area. We also have locations in Salt Lake City and Daybreak. Family owned. Never frozen. Made from scratch every day since 1959.