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Jimmy's Famous American Tavern

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4.5(2,517)
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Location & Hours

Address

4990 N Harbor Dr
San Diego, California 92106
United States
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Hours

Closed • Opens Thursday at 11:00 AM
Monday11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Contact & Links

Contact Information

(619) 226-2103

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About Jimmy's Famous American Tavern

Casual tavern with comfy booths featuring sandwiches, burgers & a varied beer selection.

Price range
moderately priced

Google-sourced data last fetched on April 28, 2025.

4.5/5
Based on 2,517 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Alissa Simms

a month ago

Check them out! Jazzy and Dani are very sweet! She made recommendations and they were all spot on. I ordered a Pineapple Under The Sea & that drink was delicious! We order brussel sprouts as an appeti...

Raymond Tan

2 months ago

What an outstanding place to have a casual meal! The space is open to the beautiful San Diego harbor. The people who work here are genuinely kind and professional. Started with the Brussel Sprouts=ama...

Greg Cobb

2 months ago

The location is very serene along the water, which earns a grade of an A. The food is tasty and flavorful but lacks the larger portions earned a solid B. The server was on point with the service, sp...

Jon C

3 months ago

Got the fish and chips, Jimmy's burger, and kids burger. The cod fish was very yummy. Very flaky, cooked well. Burgers were good. Jimmy's had a sweet taste to it, in a good way.

Gary Giffin

5 months ago

Well I just found the Best Hamburger in San Diego and its right here at Jimmy's Famous American Tavern. Our friends took us here and we both order the " Jimmy Burger" . This has Jalapeno Jam, Bacon an...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

The restaurant offers a highly rated dining experience with delicious food and a pleasant atmosphere, leading to many repeat customers.

Customer Favorites

The Jimmy Burger, Brussel Sprouts (with maple syrup), and Fish and Chips are consistently praised menu items.

Atmosphere & Service

The restaurant boasts a serene waterfront location and genuinely kind, professional staff.

Value & Quality

The food is described as tasty and flavorful, with good quality ingredients, though some found the portion sizes to be smaller than expected.

Areas for Improvement

Some customers noted smaller portion sizes.

Recent Trends

Recent reviews highlight the deliciousness of specific menu items like the Pineapple Under The Sea drink and Chicken and Prosciutto Sandwich, and praise for individual staff members.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Jimmy's Famous American Tavern located?

Jimmy's Famous American Tavern is located at 4990 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92106, USA.

What is the price range at Jimmy's Famous American Tavern?

Jimmy's Famous American Tavern is listed as moderately priced.

Where can I find the hours for Jimmy's Famous American Tavern?

The listed hours for Jimmy's Famous American Tavern are shown in the Location & Hours section on this page. Hours can change, so confirm before visiting.

How can I contact Jimmy's Famous American Tavern?

Call Jimmy's Famous American Tavern at (619) 226-2103. Ask the restaurant directly about reservations or large parties.

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