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11/08/2026
Let us do the cooking this Thanksgiving! 🦃🍂 Gather around the table with family and friends and enjoy a holiday feast at Jimmy’s Famous! Both locations will be open with something special on the menu.
📍 DANA POINT
Enjoy a Four-Course Prix Fixe Menu featuring soup, salad, your choice of Prime Rib or Turkey Plate, and Pumpkin Pie for dessert.
📍 POINT LOMA
Choose from a Prime Rib or Turkey Plate, served with all the fixings! Butternut Squash Soup and Pumpkin Pie will also be available à la carte.
We’ll save you a seat at the table! 🥂 Swipe to explore both menus.
Please note: Dana Point will be open from 8–11 AM for the Dana Point Turkey Trot, serving breakfast burritos and a full bar only. From 11 AM–9 PM, both locations will offer their regular menus alongside Thanksgiving specials.
11/03/2026
Happy National Sandwich Day! 🥪
We’re celebrating by highlighting four of our favorites that deserve a little extra love! From our Jimmy’s French Dip and Grilled Local Fish Sandwich to the Tunaville Melt and Falafel Smash, there’s something for every sandwich lover.
Made with quality ingredients, locally sourced favorites, fresh bread, and 100% seed oil-free, because the little things make a big difference.
Which one are you ordering? 👀
10/31/2026
November is looking extra cheesy! 🧀
Meet our November Burger of the Month: The Jimmy’s Famous Patty Melt! A 7oz Brandt Beef smash patty layered with Swiss cheese, caramelized onions, and Russian sauce, all between two slices of golden, Parmesan-crusted sourdough.
A classic comfort food favorite with a Jimmy’s Famous twist. Available all November at both Jimmy’s Famous locations!
10/23/2026
Thumbs up all around at Taste of Point Loma! 👍
We loved seeing so many familiar faces, connecting with our Point Loma neighbors, and serving up our Brandt Beef Sliders topped with chorizo jam, pepper jack, and avocado ranch.
Big thanks to our friends at San Diego Yacht Club and Taste of Point Loma for having us!
We love getting out of the restaurant while staying close to home. Missed us last night? You know where to find us! 🍔
10/22/2026
Life’s a peach, especially when tequila’s involved. 🍑
Meet LIFE’S A PEACH, one of the newest additions to our libations menu! Made with Real Del Valle Tequila, peach purée, fresh lime, and Ancho Reyes Chile Liqueur for a little sweet, a little heat and a whole lot of delicious.
Come sip something new at Jimmy’s Famous!
10/18/2026
BIG NEWS FROM JIMMY’S FAMOUS!
In case you haven’t heard, with our recent menu change, BOTH Jimmy’s Famous locations are now 100% SEED OIL FREE! 🙌
That’s right. No seed oils in our kitchens. Period.
We’re using beef tallow for our fries, wings, and fried favorites. We’re using olive oil for our house-made dressings.
This is a BIG move for Jimmy’s Famous and another step in our commitment to serving great food made with quality ingredients, without compromising the flavors you know and love.
Same Jimmy’s Famous favorites. A whole new way of cooking.
10/16/2026
Happy National Bosses Day to the incredible leaders who help make Jimmy’s Famous what it is today! 🙌
A special shoutout to our dynamic duo keeping things moving both front and back of house!
From supporting our teams and leading by example to keeping us all on our toes (and laughing along the way)!
Today we’re celebrating AJ, Chef Peter, and all of our amazing Managers at both Jimmy’s locations, who are truly the heart of our day-to-day operations. We appreciate everything you do behind the scenes to make Jimmy’s Famous what it is.
Cheers to the bosses! 🍻
10/13/2026
You asked, we listened! 🔥
Our Jimmy’s Famous Bold & Smoky Chipotle Ketchup is BACK on the shelves! Bring home a bottle of that signature Jimmy’s flavor and take your burgers, fries, and backyard BBQs to the next level.
Available now for purchase at both our Point Loma & Dana Point locations.
Come grab a bottle (or two)!
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.
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