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Hours
Sun
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Mon
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tue
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wed
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thu
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Fri
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sat
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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Ratings and reviews
4.5
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PRICE RANGE
$30.00 – $30.00
CUISINES
Bar
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
meals, features
Can a gluten free person get a good meal at this restaurant?
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About
Jimmy's Famous American Tavern San Diego serves up artisanal versions of classic American fare in an inviting indoor-outdoor atmosphere with views of the marina from every seat.
PRICE RANGE
$30.00 – $30.00
CUISINES
Bar
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free off-street parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Free Wifi, Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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4.5
563 reviews
Excellent
285
Very good
198
Average
57
Poor
15
Terrible
8
Michael M
San Diego1016 contributions
Feb 2020 • couples
I’ve been to JFat’s many times, so this review is overdue. This is a great spot for brunch & lunch as it is situated at a marina, so you get beautiful views of the water and moored boats. There’s a large covered patio so you can enjoy the sunshine or shade and still enjoy the breeze while dining.
This last visit we sat inside, on one of the high tops, by the entrance. We still had the wonderful views of the water and yachts, but it was a bit chilly out to be in the patio. Service from the hosts, servers and busers have always consistently been very good - and this time was just as expected.
My favorite item at JFat is their Albacore Yuzu Salad. The amount of seared albacore is quite generous and the fish is very fresh! This dish is a perfect balance of flavors, textures and is refreshing meal for a brunch or lunch. My other half usually always gets the Cowboy Burger, which is just delicious with their BBQ sauce. And we usually opt for the truffle fries with the burger. We usually also share an order of the perfectly fried Beer Battered Onion Rings. Hands down one of the best onion rings in San Diego!
If you’re a burgers and beer kinda person, they have a “Burger & Beer Monday” where you can get any burger + any draft for less than the price of a burger itself! If you haven’t had a chance to visit JFat, make sure to do so ASAP ‘cos you’re missing out!
Written March 8, 2020
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Easyflyer
Edina225 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
Last time we ate here was in 2010 and were very pleased with it. We went to lunch here on Sunday and Monday of a recent trip. On Sunday, I had a seared ahi tuna salad and on Monday a burger. Both were excellent. There are a lot of restaurants in the area, but Jimmy's, in my opinion, has several advantages for casual dining. There is adjacent parking, there is usually no waiting for a table, you can eat inside or out, the service is excellent, the meal and drink menu are quite complete, and the view of the harbor is nice. Prices are what you would expect. I would classify them as reasonable.
Written March 2, 2020
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caltravelgal
Covina395 contributions
May 2021 • none
Friend and I dined here on a cold May night but they had overhead space heaters as well as regular ones. Very friendly wait staff and delicious food. I had fish tacos; friend had Nashville hot chicken sandwich, and we had cocktails. Good not have been better. Recommend!
Written June 3, 2021
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Mandy K
Attica3 contributions
Aug 2022 • family
We arrived on a Saturday evening and asked for a table outside. The restaurant was moderately busy, so we were told there would be a 20-30 minute wait for a table outside. No problem! I ordered a drink at the bar. It took about 10 minutes to get servixe there. After a bit we were taken to a table inside. When I asked about the outside table the girl stated she didn't know I wanted an outdoor table. So we sat inside. I discovered I had been overcharged for my drink from the bar, so I asked our server about the price. He was quite condescending, saying "Well this is San Diego and it's gonna be expensive." He consulted with someone else, who clarified the price, and the difference was refunded. The food was just okay. My order was incorrect, but the staff seemed to be really struggling, so I didn't even bring it up.
Written August 16, 2022
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Richardlbailey
106 contributions
Mar 2020 • solo
So, I was planning on stopping at another watering hole but they were too busy and no parking. Figured I would give Jimmy's a shot. Any water front spot with ample and free parking is a head scratcher. Anyway, stopped by. The place was nearly empty during the busiest time of the day. I chose to sit at the bar with only one other person. I had to wait several minutes and then finally holler at the bar tender before I could get some service. So on to the food. Pretty good. I had the buttermilk fried chicken. Chicken was tender but not a lot of flavor, other than salty. Mashed potatoes, gravy and green beans were tasty. If I went again, I would probably go with table service.
Written March 2, 2020
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Adamatkin
Oceanside191 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
I came here with a friend after a run on the coast and we both ordered burgers, except mine had beef and hers had plant products comprising the patty. We both really enjoyed the meal and I am a stickler for good burgers as I grew up on a farm in the midwest. This may not have been the best burger I've ever had, but it was still good. Her plant-based burger was also really good. The waitress was really nice and appropriately attentive, plus the view of the harbor was magnificent. I would definitely come back to this restaurant.
Written March 11, 2020
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Andrew T
324 contributions
Jan 2020 • none
I went on a business trip to this establishment. I had the following with ratings:
Buffalo Meatballs: 8. A little spicy but I am not a spicy fan, good taste though
Dueling Dips: Consisting of guac and pamento cheese. The chips were fine, standard chips, I didn't try the guac but the pamento cheese was fantastic.
Deviled Eggs: Standard run of the mill, below average.
Written January 31, 2020
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Brenda F
14 contributions
Jan 2020 • family
Our son recommended this place for his Birthday dinner.
Everything was amazing. The freshness and quality was outstanding.
We had starters of onion rings, homemade chips and spicy meatballs. We continued with fish and chips and many different burgers. So much food.
The server was amazing. The manager made sure our dinner was great.
Being right on the harbor made a great ambience for a great evening meal.
Written January 11, 2020
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on2thenextevent
San Diego95 contributions
Aug 2020 • none
We always enjoy having lunch at Jimmy's Famous - especially now when we can eat outside with a view of the yachts at the marina.
We have enjoyed many different food choices at Jimmy's Famous but our new favorite is the Beyond Beef Burger. It is amazing! We like to add the garlic fries! YUM!
We really enjoy the new outside seating overlooking the marina.
I hope they continue to have this outside seating even when the inside dining is offered again.
Today, our waiter was Austin and he was terrific! He just moved to San Diego from Boston and this was his first week at Jimmy's Famous. They are very lucky to have him!
Thank you for another enjoyable meal. We'll be back!
Written August 12, 2020
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DennyCraneEsq
Dana Point113 contributions
Oct 2022 • none
I had a delicious burger. I have some dietary restrictions, and the waitress made certain that I received a meal that I could eat and enjoy. I especially liked the option to sit in the San Diego sunshine, right on the bay.
Be careful in the parking lot. Black parking tombstones on an asphaltic pavement are not obvious, and do not give good depth perception.
Written November 8, 2022
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Joseph N
Yuma65 contributions
Sep 2021 • none
Located on the waterfront, right across the street from my hotel. My brother and I went there for dinner- I had the tuna melt, he had the French dip. The tuna melt was flavorful and well made, really good. I had some of my brother' French dip and it was amazing ! Best French dip EVER . Our server, Margot, was friendly, sweet, knew the menu well and very attentive. Five star food and service.
Written September 17, 2021
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SteveLicata
Monrovia286 contributions
Apr 2021 • none
I was actually quite impressed with the innovative menu and excellent preparation of the various appetizers we enjoyed. One specialty I enjoyed was the small order of ribs - outstanding, over a bed of fries and the very generous portion of Charred Brussel Sprouts glazed with spices and honey and almonds. If we had an extra day we probably would have come back for a full dinner. The vibe here is relaxed and right on the marina with plenty of parking. and afternoon at Happy Hour is just extremely pleasant. We will definitely be back next time for dinner.
Written May 8, 2021
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Daniel G
Kansas City80 contributions
Mar 2021 • family
Had a great meal as always when we came to visit after a long hiatus. The Clam Chowder was on par with New England’s best. The Calimari was some of the best I have ever had to include those in Italy, Portugal and Spain.
Written March 15, 2021
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CoronadoCarol
214 contributions
Aug 2022 • none
But every time we try something else we are disappointed. The fish taco plate had 3 tacos each with a minuscule piece of cod. The green salsa was super spicy. The rice and beans were OK. At $19 the price was way too high. Our favorite restaurant has excellent fish tacos at $13.50. The service was good, and so was our server.
Written August 8, 2022
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Robin
Arroyo Grande368 contributions
Jul 2021 • none
We were here for family dinner night before my niece's wedding. There were 22 of us at 2 tables in a private area. Everyone had customized menus that offered many entree options. Food was very good....salads, sandwiches, appetizers, desserts. Our server (think her name was Isabel) was wonderful. Serving a group this size is not easy but she excelled. She was personable and funny and very attentive. Everything about the evening was perfect!!!
Written July 24, 2021
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