After building San Diego’s iconic Point Loma Marina and The Promenade at Point Loma, patriarch John Grimstad envisioned a “great bar with great food” where locals and out-of-towners could gather for a good time and overlook the docks. With the help of the Grimstad family’s friends and partners, The Hatch Group, the idea of Jimmy’s was realized, and after the success of the first restaurant, eventually grew to five locations across Southern California.
To this day, Jimmy’s Famous American Tavern is a family-owned group of eateries dedicated to providing a welcoming and authentic experience for all diners. And in alignment with the original vision, Jimmy’s focuses on delivering high quality, classic American fare as well as a modern bar program complete with seasonal craft cocktails, local brews, and a robust selection of rare and top-shelf whiskeys.