Jimmy's Famous American Tavern

4990 N Harbor Dr, San Diego
(619) 226-2103

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Vito Lotta

Great food , service and views

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

bobby birge (Shadoka)

The food was not famous. But the staff was.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 4

Terri Connor

This was our first time here. Connor, our server, was awesome. She explained the options and made delicious food recommendations. I had the swordfish (catch of the day) dinner and my husband had fish tacos. Both dishes were delicious and sat well with us. We happened upon this restaurant because we just got to town and most all the restaurants were an hour wait. Tho I will say, online said they didn't have tables. We went to see if they had eating at the bar, up they said online info was incorrect and they had immediate seating for 2. We even got to sit outside with a habor view.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

James Butler

Very limited menu but it was good. The wait staff was great and tye atmosphere was good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jeff Lyle

Sorry but the French Dip was meh. Kinda disappointing. I liked the place, view and people working there. Just was average food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Kinto Elemento

I recommend this place, I ordered some steamer mussels and they are the best I have ever eaten in my life.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mohandes Nike

Great place, very nice servers, the calamari was a bit over-fried and fries were a bit on the salty side.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Hunter Hunter

We've been here a few times and this just wasn't up to pard with all our meals.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 5

Tyler F

Good American style food, the menu isn’t very large, but what they have on it they do well. I find the burgers to be very good, with the French Dip a close second.

I also recommend the ceviche tostada off the happy hour starters menu.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Martina Engel

I’m a professional scuba diver from Miami and I know how to recognize fresh fish, I never had a sword fish grilled to perfection like I had it here. Andrea the waitress was perfect, Nick the manager knows how to run his business and Juan will get you a table with a smile, water and will check on you constantly. Did I mentioned we are sitting by the water? Pure perfection.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Craig Paul

Always good in every way.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Jimmy's French Dip, Beer Battered Onion Rings, Beer Battered Fish \u0026 Chips, Blue Cheese Bacon Burger and Garlic Parmesan Fries, Fried Chicken, Charred Brussel Sprouts, French Dip Sandwich

Veronica Stevens

The location here is spot on—enjoyed delicious burgers with a view of the ocean, such a great vibe!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Katherine Sanchez

My 12 year old and I had the nicest lunch here yesterday. The kid's cheeseburger was actually a good cheeseburger, I had the lobster salad sandwich on the best gluten free bun I've ever had— I have celiac disease and getting a sandwich on gf bread that chewy and delicious is an absolute unicorn in the wild. Our server and host were so kind and helpful— I'm kicking myself that I don't remember their names. Anyways, we'll be back and we'll send others!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Bart Jacobs

We've eaten here a bunch. No issues with the service or food.

Tonight the staff let 3 people in with a very large dog who was clearly not an ADA service dog. The dog was sitting in one of the booths next to us.

I am 1000% a dog person, but dogs should not be seated where people eat. They should be asked to sit outside at a minimum.

It's ok to tell patrons no. It clearly made multiple people uncomfortable.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Isaac Salinas

Casual high end dining where you can arrive in jeans and t shirt. If you like Yellow Tale this maybe your favorite spot. Lots of locals.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

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Jimmy's Famous American Tavern

4990 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 226-2103