Alexis S.

We had a reservation for four people inside the restaurant for a birthday celebration. When we arrived on time, we took advantage of the valet parking before checking in with the hostess outside. She walked us in and handed us off to another hostess, who told us they only had an outside table available. My future mother-in-law politely explained that we specifically had a reservation for an indoor table. The hostess briefly spoke with another employee, and moments later we were escorted to a ready table inside near the back bar. The bartender was also our server, and he was very attentive throughout the evening. He mentioned that the restaurant is still owned by the former owners of Pietro's, which has since relocated. We started with cocktails, and I ordered the Purple Rain. It was served in a beautiful champagne flute, but all of the alcohol seemed to settle toward the top while the sweetness stayed at the bottom. I think I would have enjoyed it more if it had come with a small stirrer to blend the flavors together. Before our meal, we were served bread, butter, and fresh mozzarella. The bread and butter were absolutely delicious. Honestly, I could have skipped the mozzarella because the butter was that good. We also ordered the shrimp cocktail as an appetizer. It was tasty, but with only six shrimp for four people, it disappeared almost immediately. For dinner, we each ordered our own steak and shared the Petite Salad, the Gnocchi al Forno, and the Dr. Seuss Special, which was an elote-style corn dish. My steak was perfectly seasoned and cooked just a touch under medium, but it was absolutely delicious. The Petite Salad was a refreshing mix of dressed fruit, vegetables, and cheese. The Dr. Seuss Special was good, although I was hoping for a bit more flavor. The standout side dish was definitely the gnocchi--it was rich, cheesy, and full of hearty meat sauce. Inside, the restaurant is dimly lit and has the feel of a classic old-school Italian steakhouse. Frank Sinatra seemed to be playing all evening, which really added to the atmosphere. Aside from the initial hiccup of almost being seated outside despite having an indoor reservation, we really enjoyed our experience. I'd happily return, though I think I'd try different side dishes next time.

William G.

Reservation is a must ! First come first serve parking and it gets packed! The seating can be inside or outside, there are 2 bars . This place is nice! Music is playing and the lights are turned down but you don't need a tie. Every single person who works there is on top of their game , this new old school steakhouse is exactly what you think it is , excellent! The staff cares about you personally, we ordered drinks that were delicious and a dozen oysters, the house vinaigrette was out of this world, the portions are big! Consider sharing , we shared a Caesar salad, and let me tell you , it was fantastic! I ordered the aged ribeye, steak, cooked, medium rare and its flavor was out of this world! Cooked perfectly, my wife ordered the lasagna we also ordered the ganache. It's was all delicious, we ordered to much , hats off the the chefs and their kitchen staff . Is this place cheap? Nope! Is it worth it , yes 100% , treat yourself and head out to Jimmys, 100% recommend

Jason C.

Think: Classic Italian Steakhouse meets American Supper Club. Jimmys is owned by the same family that owns Pietro's in Lodi. But Jimmys is more of a classic Italian steakhouse with a dark moody 1950s vibe inside. They serve massive premium steak cuts, and à la carte sides and appetizers which can be shared. The service is as you would expect at an upscale Italian restaurant: polished, professional, and attentive. Everything was so good, from the bread service, to the drinks, the sides and appetizers, and of course, the steaks. Give the petite salad a try, it has peaches, heirloom tomatoes, red onion, basil, and feta. It's a refreshing twist. The shrimp in the shrimp cocktail are enormous. And the Dr Suess Special is a different elote style corn side. The steaks are premium, expensive but worth the price. The American wagyu ribeye was extremely tasty, rich, and marbled. I tried a bite of the scallops, and they possessed a deep umami flavor. All items were perfectly cooked. I'd recommend eating inside for the best supper club experience although there is outside patio seating. The restaurant is small, cozy, and most patrons dress up. I am 100% coming back. Highly recommended!

Trina M.

We booked reservations about a month in advance for our five-year anniversary. We arrived 10 minutes early and were taken to a lounge with a small bar. The decor was well thought out, the music matched the vibe, and we enjoyed drinks while waiting. Unfortunately, waiting became a theme throughout the evening. We started wondering if we'd been forgotten and were seated about 15 minutes after our reservation time. Despite there being only two of us, we were placed at a large round five-top in the middle of the room in a heavy-traffic area. I commented, "Wow, this is a big table," and the hostess laughed and walked away. It was an odd choice for an anniversary reservation made a month in advance. Our server was pleasant whenever she was at the table. They gave us a cute anniversary card and complimentary sparkling wine, which was a thoughtful touch. We ordered about 10 minutes later, and the complimentary bread was very good. We started with the caviar and lobster, both good. However, the heavily seasoned chips served with the caviar didn't make sense. If you're spending $98 on caviar, you should be able to taste it rather than have it compete with an aggressively seasoned chip. A neutral option for tasting the caviar would be much better. Next were the carpaccio and fried squash blossoms. The carpaccio was overdressed with too much oil and sauce. The squash blossom breading was overly crunchy, taking away from the dish, and they were also very bland. I was particularly disappointed because I've had squash blossoms at other restaurants and was excited to see them offered in Lodi. Then came a very long wait for our entrées. I'm not sure whether it was kitchen timing or when our order was entered, but the delay was excessive. During the wait, our busser, who was very kind, accidentally cleared our caviar while we were still eating it. We tried to stop him, but the restaurant was so loud he thought we were talking about the silverware. They replaced the caviar when they realized what happened, which was unexpected and very appreciated. My husband's filet looked a little sad sitting alone on the plate, but it was cooked exceptionally well and tasted great. My scallops were also cooked perfectly, but unfortunately so heavily seasoned that the seasoning overwhelmed them. Surprisingly, the chopped cauliflower was the best part of the plate, followed by the purée. I took most of the scallops home because the strong flavors made them difficult to finish. After our entrées, we waited again because we wanted dessert. When our server finally came by, we asked for a dessert menu. She then went to other tables, got drinks for another table, and spent time talking with staff directly behind us. This seemed to be a regular gathering spot throughout the evening, sometimes with five or more employees standing together socializing. We eventually asked the busser for the dessert menu. He was busy handling several other things but ultimately brought one. We ordered carrot cake and chocolate cake, which thankfully arrived in about five minutes. The carrot cake was excellent. The top two layers of the chocolate cake were good, but the bottom was awful. By this point we were exhausted. Dinner had taken considerably longer than anticipated, and the other patrons seated around the same time as us had left long before. Our server was again socializing with the group behind us, so we waved down the busser for our check. It was brought over, but no one returned to collect it. Rather than continue waiting, my husband finally got up, walked over to the group of employees and asked to pay and have our remaining food boxed so we could leave. There were highlights. The atmosphere was nice, our server was pleasant when she was at our table, the busser was kind, the anniversary touches were thoughtful, and several items were cooked extremely well. But for a $488 dinner for two, I expected a considerably more polished experience. At this price point, details matter. The excessive waits, inconsistent seasoning and execution, lack of attentiveness and table maintenance, unusual seating, and frequent staff socializing detracted from what should have been a special anniversary dinner. There is a lot of potential here, but the food and service need more refinement to match the price point.

Bri R.

We had a reservation for two people. From the moment we walked in, the ambience was an absolute 10/10. We started at the martini bar with a delicious cocktail, I highly recommend the Amalfi. We were seated right on time, and the service was great. From the host to the bartender to our server, everyone was incredibly friendly and welcoming. For dinner, we ordered steak (rib eye & filet) and sides. The steak was cooked to perfection, and the sides (Dr. Seuss special and mashed with gravy) were shareable and delicious. Perfect spot for date night. We will definitely be back!

Lexy S.

I want to preface this as an HONEST review after my experience this evening, with the intent to provide genuine feedback to improve the business. Given that it is the second day, I will award 3 stars, as Jimmy's can only improve. ORDER: Chicken on the bone with mashed and gravy, 8oz prime filet, gnocchi and gelato dessert POSITIVES: -The customer service was phenomenal. Within minutes of an accidental drop of food, the busser came to clean up to ensure our table was always clean. -Warm welcome. I thought it was such a unique and inviting welcome. Something I've yet to experience anywhere else. -The idea for a palette cleanser with the strawberry sorbet is unique and was phenomenal! Much needed, too! - Gelato was wonderful and the addition of the cocoa powder made it a whole different experience. OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPROVEMENT: -the dividers between the tables were very dusty. Easily missed but something to remember, as they are at eye level when seated so it is very obvious. -Filet steak was VERY salty and to be honest, not great. I wouldn't order it again personally as it was on par with an Applebees steak to me personally. -My husband is vegetarian but the menu was not very vegetarian friendly. If you tried hard, you can make it work but you won't get a very nutritious or hearty meal if you are vegetarian or vegan. -Tap water taste was not great. I'm generally not picky about water but it was not good at all. - We noticed everyone got bread except for our table. They had taken away our plates and napkins already as we waited for our entree so we were confused. We asked and they promptly brought it out but we didn't have plates or napkins or a knife to cut it with so we had to eat with our hands. They placed a napkin down for the steak plate as a pot holder; however, they didn't explain what it was for and since they took away our napkins, I used it as a napkin but they came back and said "no this is for your steak"...okay? Ya, so I put it on my lap to eat but they never explained it was to protect the table from the hot dish. It clicked when they brought out the food but I recommend maybe using something else or bringing it out with the steak to avoid confusion or explaining better. OVERALL: It was a good atmosphere. The food is not worth the price in all honesty with the foods we got. I'm sure it will improve overtime. The service was superb and I came here to support a new local business but probably won't return until they've established more ground and the food quality/ dietary inclusivity improves. I had a great experience because the staff made it a warm and inviting place and for the overall vibe, I would return, but not for the food. I hope this review is received with the intent I had in mind to truly give honest feedback to help this business flourish. I feel 3 stars is fair because I realize my palette is not encompassing of all taste buds but the overall experience was wonderful and while this was opening week, I feel this place will truly take off!

Mary M.

Another beautiful gem in Lodi! Beautiful on so many levels. The creativity and details throughout did not go unnoticed. The Amalfi and my Halibut are my two favorites so far. Can't wait to try more. Congratulations to the Murdaca family for another home run!

Sadaf Z.

The anticipation for opening night was high, unfortunately it did not meet expectations. However, we have to give them some grace considering they just opened. We will definitely be back to give them another shot. The food was incredibly salty, transparently we couldn't finish any of the dishes served. There wasn't enough depth or layering of flavor it all kind of fell flat. On top of that the steak was served before the side dishes we got to pair with it. We were half way through our steak when the rest of the food came. You can tell the seafood is very fresh we had the seared scallops and wagyu steak (it was grilled to perfection) but again the execution just wasn't there. For the amount we spent I expected better. Service was satisfactory nothing to write home about. On a positive note, ambiance and drinks were a 10/10 no questions about it. Great addition to Lodi.

Kristin R.

The service was good. Lead server was very sweet and personable but our assistant server Brody did an outstanding job. Filling up our water, cleaning our table, he was always there if we needed him. Ambiance was incredible, love the little photobooth areas! The food menu choices are small and I hope that this changes. Our lead server recommended the Crispy Squash Blossoms and Mozzarella sticks. Who comes to fine dining for mozzarella sticks? So we tried the Squash Blossoms and we were dissatisfied. No flavor. Highly recommend a dipping sauce to go with them. Oysters were perfect size and they had an amazing vinaigrette. The waygu steak was good. For $181 we got oysters, a fried flower with cheese and no flavor, and a pretty decent slizzing waygu steak. Not worth the hype. Probably won't be going back until they update the menu.

We celebrated our anniversary at Jimmy's and it did not disappoint! From the moment we arrived, the ambiance was beautiful and everything felt very elevated and well done. The food was excellent from start to finish -- from the appetizers to the entrées, sides, and desserts. Everything was beautifully presented, and the service was wonderful. All of the staff were incredibly attentive throughout the evening. The complimentary champagne and anniversary card were such thoughtful, personal touches and made our celebration feel even more special. We had a lovely experience and would definitely return!

Richard G.

Amazing restaurant! Couldn't wait to try it. Arrived without a reservation and they were booked, but was able to be seated at the bar. Bartenders were amazing and very informative. Great recommendation. All were spot on. Loved the food and the experience! The staff was warm, welcoming. 5 out of 5 stars. Highly recommend and can't wait to come back. Jimmy's is the place to have a memorial meal. Thank you!

Sommer Z.

Jimmy's is the new hot spot of Lodi. Everything from the food, customer service, ambience, and aesthetics is a 10/10. We went to celebrate my daughter's 22nd birthday and it was amazing. The old school music and decor was beautifully crafted. I only took a star away because of the drinks. For as expensive as the drinks are they don't measure up to the price. Unfortunately I had to send two drinks back. The other drinks tasted good but lacked the actual alcohol. Would I go back to try it again yes. However I'll be careful on the drinks I order.

B C.

I'll let you guys decide: I booked a reservation for my wife and I's 5th year anniversary. The day of the reservation I called to confirm, and they didn't have me booked on their side (I had an email confirmation on my side of the booking). Mind you this is a few hours before the special occasion... I then receive a phone call receiving last minute information that they double booked me for Pietro's instead of Jimmy's.. I then learn the table is outside (too hot etc..) and if I didn't call, none of this would have gone smoothly. So I decided to cancel my reservation and go elsewhere where I know the most stressful part of surprising someone on an anniversary day (the reservation and preparation) would be eliminated. As I called to cancel, they then actually decided to charged me $50 for the cancellation! Complete joke of customer service and you would think their would be some understanding on their part. If I didn't call to confirm, or showed up with no reservation on their end, would they owe me $50? Maybe a one off, but this is not how you handle it when you know the oversight came from you..