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09/20/2026
Brunch is ready and football is on! 🏈🍺
Catch NFL Sunday Ticket at Point Loma with all the Sunday action, while Dana Point has your local games + NFL RedZone. When Monday & Thursday night roll around, we’ve got the games on at both locations.
📍 Point Loma
📍 Dana Point
Grab your crew and make Jimmy’s your football watch party destination this season. 🏈
09/17/2026
Such a fun first year at Taste of Lantern Village! 🍔✨ We had a blast serving up our Brandt Beef sliders… a mini version of one of our menu favorites, the Double Smash Burger.
Thanks for having us, Dana Point Lantern Village Society We loved meeting so many new faces, catching up with our Dana Point community, and sharing a little taste of Jimmy’s Famous. Already looking forward to next year! ❤️🤍💙
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09/16/2026
Happening NOW at Jimmy’s Famous Dana Point! 🐾❤️
Come hungry, leave knowing you did a little good. Join us throughout the evening for Dine for a Paws, with 10% of today’s sales donated to Levin Animal Rescue Foundation to help animals in need.
Eat. Drink. Give back. 🍔🍻🐶
JimmysFamous
09/13/2026
Woke up craving the Big Kahuna. 🤙
Sweet, savory, salty and only here through September. Get your hands on our Burger of the Month while you can!
🍍BIG KAHUNA BURGER🍍
Prime Brandt beef, grilled pineapple, glazed teriyaki ried spam, arugula, nori aioli on an onion roll
09/09/2026
A lot of exciting events coming up for the Jimmy’s team!
Here’s where you can find us:
🐾 Wednesday, Sept. 16 | Dine for Paws – Dana Point
Dine with us all day and 10% of total sales will be donated to the Levin Animal Rescue Foundation helping support animals in need.
🍴 Wednesday, Sept. 16 | Taste of Lantern – Dana Point
We’re taking Jimmy’s off-site and serving up some of our favorite bites at this annual Dana Point tasting event hosted by Dana Point Lantern Village Society
🍷 October 3–4 | Del Mar Wine + Food Festival
One of our favorite events of the year! Find us both Saturday & Sunday in the Brandt Beef Experience at the DEL MAR WINE + FOOD FESTIVAL Grand Tasting.
Save the dates, come say hi, and keep an eye on our Stories for more details as we get closer! 🤙
09/03/2026
This one’s for the veggie lovers. 🌱🔥
Our Buffalo Cauliflower is crispy, tossed in buffalo sauce and finished with blue cheese + green onion.
Find it exclusively on our Happy Hour menu, Monday–Friday from 3–6PM.
08/30/2026
September’s Burger of the Month is bringing big island energy. 🌴🍔
Meet the Big Kahuna, Prime Brandt Beef, grilled pineapple, glazed teriyaki fried Spam, arugula, nori aioli, all stacked on an onion roll.
Sweet, savory, salty and seriously stacked. Available all September at both Jimmy’s Famous locations.
08/28/2026
Hot summer days call for something fresh.🍅
Our Tomato & Burrata special is serving up heirloom + cherry tomatoes, creamy burrata, arugula, basil oil, balsamic glaze & crostinis.
Available for a limited time at Jimmy’s Famous, Dana Point!
08/26/2026
PSA: We’re dog friendly every day. 🐾🐶
Celebrating highlighting some of our favorite furry guests! Bring your pup and join us on our dog-friendly patios at both Point Loma + Dana Point.
We love having the whole family at Jimmy’s. ❤️
08/23/2026
10/10 and yes, we’re obsessed too. 😮💨
LOADED BAKED CHIPS with bacon, cheddar cheese, pickled jalapeño, cotija, topped with scallion
08/20/2026
Have you taken a bite out of our Burger of the Month yet? 🍔
Fried Pickle Smash Burger stacked two Brandt Beef patties, crispy fried pickles, pickled red onions, New School American cheese, shredded lettuce and dill pickle aioli, all on a potato bun.
Crunchy, cheesy, pickle-y perfection. Only here through the end of August, so get it while you can!
08/14/2026
Peak bluefin season 🤝 peak poke season. 🎣
Fresh ahi, chili crunch mayo, macadamia nut + furikake goodness, served up in our Poke Bowl or crispy Poke Tostada.
Southern California is serving up some incredible tuna right now. We’re just making sure it lands on your plate!
08/10/2026
Back to school = back to busy schedules! Don’t worry, we’ve got Mondays covered.
Bring the whole crew to Jimmy’s Famous and enjoy Kids Eat FREE every Monday through the end of the year! Because after a long school day, dinner should be easy… and full of smiles. 😁
08/08/2026
Much better… now that’s a Friday Night at Jimmy’s!
08/05/2026
Our bartenders got creative this month, and each Jimmy’s Famous location is pouring its own one-of-a-kind Drink of the Month.
📍 Dana Point – Jam Session
Blueberry-infused Fords Gin, blueberry jam simple syrup, fresh lemon & egg white.
📍 Point Loma – Whale Watcher
Gray Whale Vodka, Sarti, Ancho Reyes, lemon & fresh cilantro.
Crafted by the talented teams behind the bar, these limited-time cocktails are available all month long. Come sip with us!
Address
25001 Dana Point Harbor Dr
Dana Point, CA
92629
For those relying on public transportation, the restaurant is easily accessible via the nearest bus stop, which is only a short walk away.
If driving to the restaurant, take the necessary route towards East Village and park near the Petco Park. From there, it's only a few minutes' walk to reach your destination. Alternatively, if you're willing to walk a little further, there is also parking available around the surrounding blocks.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
11am - 8pm |
| Tuesday |
11am - 8pm |
| Wednesday |
11am - 8pm |
| Thursday |
11am - 8pm |
| Friday |
11am - 8pm |
| Saturday |
11am - 8pm |
| Sunday |
11am - 8pm |
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What people say
New American restaurants are known for their innovative take on classic American dishes, using high-quality ingredients and artisanal cooking techniques to create bold and flavorful meals. And Jimmy's Famous American Tavern in San Diego is no exception.
This family-owned eatery prides itself on serving up classic regional American dishes with an artisanal twist. They use only the best ingredients, sourced from top farmers, growers, ranchers, fishermen, and producers to create their delicious menu items.
One standout dish at Jimmy's is their half-pound burgers made with heart-healthy Mishima Wagyu beef. This beef is slow-fed and humanely raised without any hormones or animal bi-products, making it a healthier option than traditional beef. And the flavor is unbeatable - graded three cuts above USDA Prime, Mishima beef is uniquely flavorful and higher in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids while being lower in saturated fat than any other beef on the market.
Another must-try item at Jimmy's is their signature Fried Chicken made with all-natural free-range California birds. And as a member of 'SeaWatch', they only serve species of seafood and shellfish that are on the approved list.
Overall, Jimmy's Famous American Tavern offers a unique dining experience that combines classic American comfort food with artisanal cooking techniques and high-quality ingredients. It's no wonder why this restaurant has become a favorite among locals and visitors alike in San Diego.
