
Jimmy's American Tavern Reviews
This is a great place to go just to eat lunch or d...
This is a great place to go just to eat lunch or dinner and also for big groups has a great view of all the boats and the water
I enjoy my meal and had a nice visit with friends....
I enjoy my meal and had a nice visit with friends. So glad the restaurant served Dr. Pepper.
Beautiful views and an excellent happy hour menu (...
Beautiful views and an excellent happy hour menu (3-6pm). Cant go wrong with the jfat burger and a pint!
Great food and great happy hour! Also a really bea...
Great food and great happy hour! Also a really beautiful restaurant located right on the marina at Harbor Island. Awesome views and great food, however the regular menu isn't exactly cheap so bring your American Express card!
The food was amazing. I had the butter milk crispy...
The food was amazing. I had the butter milk crispy chicken and enjoyed it immensely. I highly recommend this dish as well as this restaurant.
Amazing place with great food. Recommended from a ...
Amazing place with great food. Recommended from a friend and it did not disappoint.
Nice view, venue, food and service. Burger was sub...
Nice view, venue, food and service. Burger was substantial, loaded with avocado and sauced well. Fish and chips was light and crispy, and fries are crisped just right.
Good food, decent beer choices, full bar and nice ...
Good food, decent beer choices, full bar and nice view of the marina with a city view off in the distance. Wait time for service can be a bit annoying at times but if you're looking for a good burger and fries, here is a pretty safe choice.
The service was very good and the food was above a...
The service was very good and the food was above average. Good hummus and great chips.
Stay away from hard liquor, very expensive. I mean $12 for a shot of dewars? Oh, and $2.00 more for an ice cube. I kid you not. It would have been nice if the server had told us the prices for scotch and the extra charge for a ice cube ..its the first place that I've been that charges for ice...
I initially came in for some bomb crab legs , but ...
I initially came in for some bomb crab legs , but the moment I sat down , they started shouting at me ARE YOU VEGAN!!??? . I kept telling them no but almost every 8 mins someone from the staff would shout it at me. Also good wasn t seasoned very well
$15 burger and a beer deal on Monday nights is gre...
$15 burger and a beer deal on Monday nights is great. The blackened Ahi burger is AWESOME!
Very good food. The waiters are friendly and decar...
Very good food. The waiters are friendly and decarcated, even with children. A good mix between American cuisine and Mexican influences, with fresh products.
Servic3, atmosphere, food and beer! Amazing! Came ...
Servic3, atmosphere, food and beer! Amazing! Came in from out of town, found the place through maps. So glad I went there. Oh my gosh! I am so happily stuffed.
A fav spot for american food. came in on a thurs. ...
A fav spot for american food. came in on a thurs. the service here is attentive. the place has a great feel to it.
Now that's a Unique Burger, must try a Jimmy Burg...
Now that's a Unique Burger, must try a Jimmy Burger
Great views, personable staff. Nice place to spend...
Great views, personable staff. Nice place to spend an afternoon.
My family and I were famished from a long day on t...
My family and I were famished from a long day on the harbor and JFAT delivered a great meal to help nurish these weary travelers. Dave was awesome bringing his upbeat Hawaiian attitude and prompt delivery of our orders. Great experience.
Great place to grab a beer. Also great view for so...
Great place to grab a beer. Also great view for some quick bites!
Had such a wonderful time at Jimmy's! The food was...
Had such a wonderful time at Jimmy's! The food was so fantastic, and the service was incredible!!! (Shout out to our amazing server Dave!) My husband and I were on our honeymoon and they surprised us with a free dessert! If we are ever back in San Diego, my husband and I will be sure to stop by again!
Nice and quiet. Nice view.
Nice and quiet. Nice view.
Good food and service.
On water is nice, but you pay up for it. Service ...
On water is nice, but you pay up for it. Service was good, but too many interruptions.
Food was great and the service excellent. Only pro...
Food was great and the service excellent. Only problem I had was they ran out of the Chipotle Catsup due to the holiday weekend.
I went there for brunch I liked menu and food was ...
I went there for brunch I liked menu and food was great
Food and service was great. Prices a little on the...
Food and service was great. Prices a little on the high side but not terrible. Nice scenery overlooking the marina and a great shot of the sunset over Point Loma.
Good food and service. Location is next to yacht h...
Good food and service. Location is next to yacht harbor, so interesting view. Service is friendly and restaurants is busy, a good thing.
Great service, but food didn't match the atmospher...
Great service, but food didn't match the atmosphere. Very ordinary and greasy fish and chips. Beautiful view.
Told the hostess that I couldn't sit in the sun. I...
Told the hostess that I couldn't sit in the sun. Instead of seating me inside, she sat me on the patio. Although the sun was shielded I was still in the sun. Food was delicious and service was great
Atmosphere was good food was just ok at best. I co...
Atmosphere was good food was just ok at best. I could get better at half the price easily. They don't split checks even though their POS is easily capable of doing so which means they are just lazy. Wouldn't go back, ever.
What a great find. Met a friend there. 4 of is. Ev...
What a great find. Met a friend there. 4 of is. Everything was awesome. Their chicken breast was out of this world. Red snapper excellent. Salmon and the rib eye great too
Showed up at 2:00 pm and lucky for me brunch is s...
Showed up at 2:00 pm and lucky for me brunch is served until 3pm. I had the Ale waffels with fried chicken breast , gravey and syrup
Amazing!! Loved every bite. My husband the Hangover burger. Its served on a large biscut with bacon , eggs, cheese, and green chilli. Its served with tater tots. Lets just say we both cleaned our plates!!
Great meaty fish and chips! Fries could be thicker...
Great meaty fish and chips! Fries could be thicker but tasted great also.
The server was amazing! The food was below average...
The server was amazing! The food was below average and the prices were high!! Definitely a tourist spot.
A little better for beer and mixed drinks than foo...
A little better for beer and mixed drinks than food. None the less, my burger was good.
Had the excellent lunch special with tomato bisque...
Had the excellent lunch special with tomato bisque, homemade chips, salad and blue burger mini . All served fast and cheerfully . Special place. I'm a frequent patron.
Decent beer selection, nothing exciting on the men...
Decent beer selection, nothing exciting on the menu and those things are pricey.
Not sure about the "famous" either though locals all say they know it and it's okay.
Great place right on the San Diego Harbor. Friendl...
Great place right on the San Diego Harbor. Friendly staff and great food.
Burgers were amazing and service was awesome. The ...
Burgers were amazing and service was awesome. The lighting and atmosphere was awesome. Eddie was our waiter and he was the best. Definitely would recommend this place to everyone I know.
We only stop to have a beer. Staff was friendly an...
We only stop to have a beer. Staff was friendly and helpful. Clean and inviting place.
The food was fresh and taste interresant. Dss serv...
The food was fresh and taste interresant. Dss service staff was friendly and nice.
Food and ambiance was great, however the customer...
Food and ambiance was great, however the customer service of our server was less than par. He was rude and it seemed as if my group of senior Naval enlisted members were a bother to him. Will not be visiting the again.
Fantastic patio - views of the harbor. Good food a...
Fantastic patio - views of the harbor. Good food and nice people. Can't go wrong with the happy hour famous cheeseburger.
Great food, staff, atmosphere, and view. Will defi...
Great food, staff, atmosphere, and view. Will definitely be going back.
Awesome place with a Harbor view by San Diego bay,...
Awesome place with a Harbor view by San Diego bay, you definitely need to order their Bloody Mary's when you are sitting there enjoying that gorgeous view, they should have had this place when I was stationed at the Sub Base in Point Loma. Ps; again love this place.
Always great quality food. Young, happy people on ...
Always great quality food. Young, happy people on staff. Great setting.
Fries and beer were amazing. But service was reall...
Fries and beer were amazing. But service was really slow. The burger was really dry unfortunately and didnt taste great . As we reached the end of the night around 840, it became very clear that the staff was ready to just leave and be done. Otherwise the fries were great
Great atmosphere and cuisine. I would recommend i...
Great atmosphere and cuisine. I would recommend it.
Nice location. Limited menu with average taste. A ...
Nice location. Limited menu with average taste. A bit expensive for the quality. But nice view of the marina. Called a Tavern but very limited beer selection. Had the fish and chips. A bit greasy and small portion of cod inside the batter. Service average. Tourist spot.
The food was excellent, but the service was comple...
The food was excellent, but the service was completely off point. The server was incredibly inattentive. It looked like maybe the other servers were cut since it was later (730), and he was at a lot of tables, but there were several people just standing around not helping out. We got our drinks and apps, and then it was 35 minutes before we finally went to the bartender to ask where our server was so we could order. He only had 4 people sitting at his bar, but instead of taking our order or grabbing the manager who was just a few feet away, he took 3 minutes to go find our server. When our server came back, there was no apology or explanation. The manager never came over, and after getting our food dropped off, we had 1 table touch. My med rare steak came out rare, but I didn't want to go through the hassle of trying to get it fixed. Our bill for 4 people was $245 not including tip. For that price I'd expect a higher caliber of service.
One of my favorite places to eat in San Diego! The...
One of my favorite places to eat in San Diego! The staff are always wonderful and accommodating. Food and drinks are amazing. LOVE their albacore & chili melt with onion rings that are TO DIE FOR! Views and atmosphere are 2nd to none.
Ultimately, my experience for the first time was v...
Ultimately, my experience for the first time was very underwhelming. I normally never write reviews but I felt compelled to here. A few nights ago I went to dine in with my family, I put my name down on the waiting list to which I was told I would receive a text in 15-20 min when our table is ready. 40 minutes go by and we check up with the front to learn we were "never on the waitlist" despite me having received a text that said "you are currently on the waitlist".
I let it slide cause they seemed busy on the weekend night and humans make mistakes. Until we got out food.
The service was immaculate! I wish I remembered our waitress's name because she did a fantastic job serving us.
As out burgers arrived, I was excited, but after a few bites, I noticed our burgers were very pink and a bit cold. I wish I had said something sooner but in the moment I just thought they were a tad undercooked for what we had asked for (medium). But after getting home, my partner was having stomach pain through the morning.
Overall, the service and appetizers were great, but factoring price (personally) with the wait time and underwhelming burgers will probably keep me from coming here again :(
Came here on a whim because I happened to be scout...
Came here on a whim because I happened to be scouting the hotel across the street as a venue for an event next year. My cousin and I were starving and we had seen this place from one of the hotel windows & it looked like our kind of place. The entrance was a little hard to find, way in the back by the water and we didn't see any signs on which way to go until we were already near the front door (after asking someone). Other than that, the feel of the place was perfect & the food was good. My cousin had the black and bleu sliders and I had the truffle mac n cheese, both super yummy. There seemed to be only one server for the whole back patio which was full, so service was a tad bit slower than average, but she did a pretty good job for the amount of people she was serving. Regardless, I would definitely go back.
Really enjoyed it. Had a wagyu beef burger. Really...
Really enjoyed it. Had a wagyu beef burger. Really tasty.
You can t complain about the service or the food. ...
You can t complain about the service or the food. Both are excellent. We thought the food, while well cooked, was too sweet. Seemed like everything from the Brussels sprouts to the ribs and even the burger had too much sugar. The sprouts were soaked in what I m assuming was maple syrup. The fries were good but the chipotle ketchup they gave us just added to the sugar overload.
What a great spot! The service, food and views are...
What a great spot! The service, food and views are all top notch. They have done a great job in bringing the " inside" outside for a wonderful place to enjoy drinks and dinner with friends and family. I look forward to many more fun times at this little gem!
Nice spot for delicious american food. Staff is al...
Nice spot for delicious american food. Staff is always super even when they have a full house. Feels like a place in Los Angeles I loved.
Amazing food and drinks, my favorite: Buffalo Meat...
Amazing food and drinks, my favorite: Buffalo Meatball and French Dip.
american food, so great. i will be bringing friend...
american food, so great. i will be bringing friends next time. the bill was decent for the quality. menu is like a cafe in indianapolis i loved.
I had the spicy California burger and it was great...
I had the spicy California burger and it was great. Everyone else's food in my party was top-notch as well. Pair this with a well designed, open air venue with great ambience and lighting and you get yourself a 5 star review.
Great location right on the beach, the food was ex...
Great location right on the beach, the food was excellent
I ordered the fried chicken with white truffle fri...
I ordered the fried chicken with white truffle fries. I could only eat half. The whiskey was over priced, 18 bucks so beaware. Food, atmosphere, and location was nice though.
A very nice restaurant and a great place to meet u...
A very nice restaurant and a great place to meet up with people
First time at Jimmy's Famous and I was quite impre...
First time at Jimmy's Famous and I was quite impressed. The calamari was very tasty. The clam chowder was unbelievably yummy and I feel sure it will be the reason I return sooner than later. The steak & frites, which I shared with my wife, was also very good as was the cabernet wine. We also tried the onion rings because a table next to us highly recommended them but unfortunately I was not impressed with them. The overall experience was great.
Calamari was on point but the fish I had with my f...
Calamari was on point but the fish I had with my fish & chips was just ok. I've definitely had better. Fries were tasty.
Views of the bikeways and boats adds a nice atmosp...
Views of the bikeways and boats adds a nice atmosphere to outside seating. Roasted Cesar salad is fantastic.
Great food great service, great ambience out on th...
Great food great service, great ambience out on the patio, Bayside on a holiday
Great scenery for a brunch. Service is fast. The f...
Great scenery for a brunch. Service is fast. The food is very good. We ate the fish and chips. The Alaskan cod was beautiful, flaky and had ver little fish taste. Cole slaw was fresh and crunchy. The buttermilk chicken and waffles along with the Hangover burger disappeared quickly.
I travel from Australia every year and never miss...
I travel from Australia every year and never miss a visit to JFAT - great menu - but I always seem to coming back to the Cowboy burger...... soooooo goooooood !!
Excellent food and service. Big variety in the men...
Excellent food and service. Big variety in the menu
I ordered their Cobb salad and it came with no avo...
I ordered their Cobb salad and it came with no avocado. I questioned the wait person, she checked and said, they didn't tell her but they were out of avocado. To be fair, she offered a different salad, and comped it for me.
We just had the most amazing clam chowder and ro...
We just had the most amazing clam chowder and roasted Brussel sprouts from the Happy hour menu ! Service wad wonderful!
