Great patio!! I was here a few years ago and thought it was just average. This weekend it was a warm and sunny day and I thought a patio was the perfect place to stop. I walked in and was immediately welcomed by the host at the front door. She took us to a table on the patio. The server was very busy but she stopped and said she would be back right away. That gave us time to decide what we wanted to order. We ordered a beer and the dynamite shrimp appetizer. I have an allergy and asked her to check on something. She checked on it and placed the order right away. I could not believe how fast the appetizer was brought to our table. It was hot and had great flavor--would defiantly order it again. Our server was there when the beers were almost empty to see if we needed another one. We were going to a few other places so we asked for the check. Overall--welcoming/accommodating staff & great food and beer. I know I will be back for the Bloody Mary bar next time!!
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Staci B.
A constant in our community and in my fun times since 2004. Love the menu. Travis Rodriguez executive Chef of here & Base Camp in Lisle knows how to pair seasonal foods & cocktails better than anyone! Love the desserts by Terrell Cole & his Dark Horse Pastry Biz. (Also found at Wise Boxer Pour House) always treated like family here. Thank you for that. ......Thank you Bryan - tonight .... The Blackberry Margarita was to die for! As always .....The Boyers will be back
(5)
Jeannine W.
The only thing that this place has of any benefit is its location. Drinks are awful. Food pitiful. Service adequate.
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Charlotte A.
Jimmy's Grill was a pleasant surprise. My boyfriend and I decided to take a night out to celebrate my recent raise and, based on the cocktail menu, chose Jimmy's Grill. We recently relocated to the area from Chicago. Comparatively, the food prices are what you would expect in a nice-ish restaurant in Chicago. The cocktail prices were significantly less. He had a Gumball Head beer; I had a peach Grey Goose martini for $6. I am used to shelling out at least $12. My salad, the PEARadise, was $10. I felt it was a little heavy handed with the dressing, but overall really delicious. He had the Picasso burger with all the extras which ended up putting it at about $18. His was tasty, but not enough food. He was finished long before I was and still hungry. So we ordered desert. WOW! I had the peanut butter pie and he had and lemon tart. Both were out of this world delicious. For cocktails, dinner, desert, and tip we came in under $80. We look forward to going back and trying more of the menu. FYI: So loud. This place is so terribly loud. There is wood, stone, and brick. Even the table are granite so there is little sound absorption and it all just echoes and amplifies. Also, despite being of higher caliber than what you would expect from a sports bar, it does have that sports bar feel. That's not really my scene. We will be back; we just have to time it for when there are no big sport events.
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Liz K.
Loved this place and was surprised by how family friendly it was! I do think the menu options were a bit limited, but I was able to find something I wanted. They have a great drink/beer selection though. It was a very busy Sunday afternoon, but we were able to get patio seating. Great spot to people watch or just enjoy a breeze. Considering how busy it was inside and out service was great and our food was at our table in no time. We ordered the naked wings and Mahi tacos.Tacos were good and a decent portion. The wings were on the small size but they were cooked perfectly and so crispy and good. I recommend trying the wings. At first we were hesitant about stopping by this place because of reviews, but I am glad we gave it a try!
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Rosa C.
Food is ok, nothing phenomenal, plain flavor, really american style. The Mahdi Mahdi tacos has not flavor and it seems that it was boiled instead of grilled. We ask for a Sangria, which is supposed do it wit wine, but it was prepared with vodka: not liked at all. I couldn't finish it. The service was bad, really beautiful waitress, but not very friendly. Coming with kids is not a good idea. They delay on the service and food, even though you are with kids. We arrived first than other people, but our food arrived later than the others.
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Rosemarie W.
My experience wasn't so good. I didn't think the grilled onions were grilled at all, my burger was dry like it had been previously cooked and the bleu cheese was watery. I did take one bite of the burger but couldn't eat it. I expected to be charged for the side salad that I ordered with it but when our server, Jordynn dropped the check, she didn't deduct the burger from the bill. It's unfortunate that I didn't like it but to expect me to pay for it, that's just not right. Jordynn wasn't a very attentive server, proven by the fact that she paid no attention when I told her that I wasn't happy with the burger. She picked up the plate, walked away, and never returned. I guess an unhappy customer isn't worth her time.
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RJ S.
Can't wait to get out of here...girls have MAJOR attitude. They can't even fake being pleasant to save their lives. Lots of children in here because of the Last Fling so I get it, but holy cow...chill out!
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Linda C.
We sat down inside right away, there was a 30 min wait for the patio. Our waitress was knowledgeable about the beer menu. My Cuban could of been better, it was sliced lunch meat I was expecting more. The others in my party had burgers and they all finished....I think I should of chose the burger. This was the first time to Naperville and definitely want to come back to check out the rest of the restaurants
(3)
Annika D.
One of my favorite places downtown Naperville! Their outdoor area is great with a ton of good people watching. The menu is delicious. Most recently I had a turkey burger with cranberries and brie-who would have thought? Always a relaxing time here!
(4)
Angela P.
Jimmy & I are buddies again. I was a fan back when the menu was mostly burgers, wraps, and decent domestic bottled beer specials. Crowded almost every night of the week, Jimmy's patio was the place to be in the summer, and I threw up in their bathroom during a bar crawl one year. From what I remember, they were pretty nice to me when they kicked me out. Over the years, the menu had changed, the employees weren't as friendly, and I wasn't interested in going back. In the last year it appears Jimmy's turned a new page. I noticed some positive reviews from the reliable Candice and Jacqueline, so we decided to give Jimmy's a try once again. The patio is still that prime real estate in downtown Naperville, and a delight on sunny days. I had the Raspberry Lemondrop and LOVED it. I ordered the Cuban sandwich, which came with fries, it was pretty good. I'm still not 100% sold on the menu, as the prices are a tad inflated still. But I enjoyed my lunch here nonetheless.
(4)
Dave S.
Terribly run. We were in town for a wedding and headed into downtown Naperville for a drink & a bite. We were drawn to Jimmy's for the gigantic patio out front to people watch. It was an amazing day yesterday, so there was a short wait of 15 minutes. We grabbed a drink while we waited, and then a host brought us outside. Since we had to get back for the wedding, we had just enough time to eat a few apps and split. NOBODY came to our wobbly high top table for over 15 minutes. We were all chatting and had our drinks from inside so we waited, if we hadn't had anything in our hands we would never have waited that long. The time wasted waiting there killed our chance to eat before the reception, so we had to go. On the way out, nobody (not even the hostess who sat us) asked why we were leaving. I left the menus at the host stand and we walked out. Incredibly understaffed. A girl was taking tables on opposite sides of the 100 foot patio, the rest of the servers were running around as if overwhelmed. Inside was empty, so 3 or 4 servers should have been able to handle the patio. Chalk this one up to management not having enough bodies on for a gorgeous day. Seemed like anybody who had gotten service here were also just sitting around waiting for their checks. Shame, cool location - but even if I went back to Naperville I would never give this place another shot.
(1)
Jignesh P.
First time back at Jimmy's Grill in years, and I must say the food was fantastic. We only shared appetizers and drinks, but everyone was very impressed. The dynamite shrimp was amazing, so were the loaded fries. Couldn't stop eating them. The outdoor seating is still the best in downtown Naperville. Great for people watching, and the tv's are well placed to catch a game also. Good place to hang on a nice evening, weather permitting....Probably would not have stayed long if I was seated inside.
(4)
Angie R.
Ive been here many times but my last visits this past summer were great. I sat outside in their fabulous outdoor area, got to watch my teams play on their outdoor tvs and I enjoyed great beer and yummy food. Their menu has changed and I was very impressed and happy by it. I've had the steak with chimichurri and the scallops. Both were delicious. I love their bloody mary sundays and I like how its family friendly. Service is another story, its hit or miss. They are nice but sometimes they arent very attentive. Whats up with their beer lists written on a tiny piece of notepad paper that the servers carry around? I like this place and will continue to go there.
(4)
Michelangelo V.
Honest review: all the bad reviews are true. Dont come here. When we first came noone greeted us or anything we just stood there for a long time confused like all the waiters saw us and the bartender. So i just went up to somebody and asked to sit down. The service is horrible their clueless and don't care about the customers at all. Now regarding the food it sucked everything was bland no flavor at all. All in all go to b dubs instead of waising money here Deviled eggs: ok theres alot that comes in an order. It has way to much mustard didnt think somebody can ruin deviled eggs. Angus burger: it was cooked good but so bland it tasted like nothing i put a bunch of salt and nothing. I could tell the fries were old they tasted bad and were greesy. Naked wings: they were crispy thats it again very bland the sauce tasted really bad.
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Jacqueline B.
Wow, Jimmy's has really stepped up their game since I was here last. I purposely have been avoiding them due to their less than stellar reviews and my previous experiences filled with large crowds, boring drinks, and average food. I used to think the only thing Jimmy's Grill had going for them was their prime time downtown Nape location with a large outdoor patio. Well, not anymore folks! Of course Jimmy's lured me in again with their awesome patio and I came in with pretty low expectations. I honestly was just looking for a spot outside to get something to drink and work on my laptop. Keep in mind, they don't have wifi available to guests. You can try connecting to Barnes & Noble's wifi, but the connection might not be great. I luckily had a verizon stick I could plug in. I was pleasantly surprised when I sat down and perused the menu! Tons of craft beers, whiskey, and cocktails to choose from. Well well well...this is not the PRB bucket special Jimmy's I remember! Although I wasn't hungry, I couldn't help but glance around me and take in all the smells of the patio. Everyone's food looked delicious! So much so that I came back later that night with my husband for dinner... We again sat outside. Our server was really funny and helped us out with menu options. My hubbie indulged in a couple old fashioned cocktails and I tried their strawberry blonde and bourbon mule cocktails. Both were really tasty and pretty! Highly suggest exploring the cocktail and whiskey menu. To start, we ordered the tuna tar tar which was awesome. Tuna, avocado, red onions, siracha and wonton strips to dip. Yum! For my meal I ordered the pesto pasta with shrimp which caught my eye earlier in the day. This pasta dish had red peppers, mushrooms, and a perfectly balanced pesto sauce. I added the shrimp which is an extra cost but well worth it. The portion was spot on as well! My husband ordered the turkey burger with a side salad. I gave his burger a bite and it was pretty good! I love that it comes with a cranberry spread. His side salad however was pretty sad. He doesn't like tomatoes so he tossed them in my pasta which left him literally just with lettuce. Overall a great experience. Way to up your game Jimmy's - hats off to the chef! My only complaint was the price of the cocktails. A little high for my liking especially in the burbs.
(4)
Katey A.
Surprisingly a great place to watch the game! I was here with some girlfriends to watch the Blackhawks game and I was very impressed with the set up. There are HD flat screens in every corner of the bar as well as a HUGE projector screen. Every where you sat you had a great view of the game. Our server was very attentive and we never had empty glasses. I will definitely be back for another game to try some of their food!
(3)
Allison J.
I like this place more in the summer but still a great place. Just went there Friday with some friends. Great service. Also went here for my birthday in October and we had some problems moving tables since we were a big group. Other then that great experience.
(4)
Xavier M.
Jimmy's has an awesome craft beer selection! I attended their early release party for Goose Island Bourbon County Stout, they were one of three bars to be able to start pouring the delicious beer early! On March 6th I will be attending their Solemn Oath beer dinner and I cannot wait! Their chef Travis is absolutely fantastic I am excited to see what he will be pairing with Solemn ' s beers!!
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Jen K.
**There's two listings for Jimmy's on Yelp. I'm mirroring this from the other listing, that says it has moved (even though both listings have the same address.** IN MY OPINION...crappy beer selection and the staff sucks. I love bar food, but this bar food is just ok. It is overshadowed by the worst staff on Earth. My husband and I went there on a Sunday night for dinner, and the place was NOT busy. So I'm not sure why it took 10 minutes for our server to bring us our drinks, another 10 minutes to take our order, and then 30 minutes for us to get our food. We asked for refills from our server, and two other servers...eventually we had to go up to the bar to get them. RUDE. Plus, everyone else around us got their food first, when they had been seated after us. They were larger families...all my husband and I had ordered were sandwiches with fries, how hard is that? I am a former server so I sympathize with waitstaff a lot. But I'm not sure why we had to ask 3 servers for refills, only to have none of them follow up. If our server had been busy, I would have been more understanding as well. But the place was not packed, there wasn't a wait, and more than half the tables were open. You go into a bar like this with low expectations anyway...it's not a 5 star restaurant, it's a bar. I get it. But treat your customers with a little respect...that's just common business knowledge. Aside from being a sub-par restaurant with crappy service...they also have one of the worst beer selections in downtown (in my opinion). The only saving grace is their bottle specials ($2 or $3 is nice for a bottle, compared to the rest of the bars in town). But who do I have to sleep with to get a drink? On several occasions, my husband and I both stood at the bar for 15 minutes waiting to be served...as people around us got their drinks and left, other people came up and got drinks within minutes of standing there. We tried to flag them down, hold money out, and get their attention...they would literally look us right in the eye and say "hold on" and go to the person standing beside us. Do they seriously pride themselves on losing customers? I just think waiting 15 minutes for a beer is crazy, especially when other people were waiting only 2-3 minutes all around us. Again, this has happened on multiple occasions. If I could give them a -5 stars, I would. I have never disliked a place as much as this one. I actively dissuade people from going here. Slowly but surely, all of my friends are feeling the same way as I do. I would laugh so much if they went out of business. Everything stated here is my opinion.
(1)
Stacey W.
Jimmy's has changed quite a bit since I was here last. It apparently has some new owners and you can tell! While I loved the old look that Jimmy's had, their makeover (both menu and patio) were definitely needed for the location that they're in! The patio is the place to be on a nice Summer night, and they even have a ginormous TV out there! The staff all seems super friendly, and the drinks were still delicious as ever. Hopefully we can come back soon for food!
(4)
Emily R.
I thought this place was really nice. The music was great and the food was pretty good too. It is definitely worth it to sit outside since that is where the live music is and the service out there was great. Our waitress was very attentive and even let us stay longer so we could talk. The wait was a little long, but that is ok. This is obviously a very happening place.
(4)
Joe E.
Real bad food and very bad customer service and overpriced never come back here again. Much better options in Naperville
(1)
Jackie T.
Best burgers! Delicious burgers. Service tonight was excellent even through a shift change. Great location in historic downtown Naperville.
(4)
George W.
We hit this place on a Monday night, after an interesting trip. The service is pretty good - we were greeted within moments of hitting the door, and our server Nicole was top-notch at being attentive. So, why 2 stars? Simple: the food just isn't there. I tried to order the seared Ahi Tuna - nope, we don't have it. Bummer. So, I went for the Argentinian Steak, which looked like a thin cut of rib eye - with more fat and gristle than I would expect for a $19 steak. My wife ordered their Grilled Salmon, and kind of got it. She ordered off the entree menu, and got the sandwich menu - salmon burger. Don't get me wrong, it was a good burger. Their onion rings are excellent as well - you can see they were using fresh oil for this one - the rings were golden brown, and tasted really good. The view is of Washington Street, so you have the usual collection of Napervillians and North Central College students moving about. Meh, I've had better.
(2)
Bobby C.
Mixed review. Food was very good! Started out with the poutine. A nice, different take on the Canadian national dish. (Not officially). Very crisp chips are the base in stead of French fries, steak fries or other potato product. Gravy is rich and beefy flavored, albeit a bit salty. Short rib on top of the gravy and cheese curds finish the dish out. How can you go wrong there? Ya can't. Sampled the Reuben and Cuban sandwiches. Both were solid reps. No need to expound. Now to the bad-Another establishment set on ripping off customers with craft beer. Jimmy's believes that because they have a decent rotation of craft beer, they can charge up and portion size down. I had a Three Floyds Man-O-Awe. Great beer. It is a pale ale...not an IPA, not an Imperial IPA. A regular pale ale. The beer comes in at a relatively (for craft beer) low ABV-6%. What glass does it come in? A 10oz tulip. Suitable for something 9%+, not for this. I'm not a fan of getting beer-fleeced. So I had 2-10oz. beers totaling $12 as opposed to the beer being served in a pint (16oz) or an imperial pint glass (20oz) for $7-8, an acceptable price. Seeing as I like to have a beer or two with a meal, I have to say there are many better options around Naperville and Whereas I may have gone back for the food, I won't because of Jimmy's beer profit agenda.
(2)
David L.
Recently I went to Jimmy's for the first time in probably 3 years at least..I used to come here quite a bit in my mid 20's, but frankly I'm getting old now and I really can't handle the insanity that is downtown Naperville. Everything was fine, nothing earth shattering. However, I know plenty about craft beer and while it's nice to see some solid draft selections..they are seriously ripping people off by shorting people by 3-4 ounces per beer in almost everything on draft. In general, unless a beer is barre/oakl aged, almost all beers under 7% ABV shoud be a pint not a 12 oz pour..that's 25% shortfall. It's a shame because the patio is a gold mine..but actually stealing from a customer isn't cool.
(2)
Candice G.
I came here a few times many, many years back and never to my memory had even a decent experience (I might have even conditioned myself to make a snotty face whenever Jimmy's was suggested) but the times- they are a changin', and I got wind that Jimmy's was under new ownership, had a new menu, and now carried desserts from Dark Horse Pastries (one of my local faves!), so I just had to give them a second shot. I was pleasantly surprised with my new June of 2014 experience. The menu was completely different, the beer list was vastly improved from the days of on-special Labatt Blue drafts. This time around my pops and I got some solid Solemn Oath and Half Acre brew and there was a whole chalkboard of other high-caliber and local beers available. We came on a sunny Saturday afternoon that was just about perfect. We'd walked around town for a bit and since any kind of light-to-moderate exercise exhausts me, I was feeling kind of sweaty so we sat inside in the AC at a high-top bar table, but the patio looked lovely as well and they have some pretty massive flat screens rigged up outside so you could still catch the World Cup or whatever other sport-ball game is popular during x season. At the time they didn't have any umbrellas outside so everyone out there was just soaking up the sun's rays, which sounds nice but on really hot days it probably isn't the most desirable for customers and/or servers. It wasn't crowded at all and they seemed to be well-staffed so every table appeared to be taken care of nicely. Our server was really patient as I went hog wild on changing their regular menu items to what I wanted them to be. What I actually ordered was a combination of their Seared Tuna Salad and their Steak Salad... but basically I just subbed steak for tuna and got the dressing on the side. My salad was great, albeit def a bit pricey at $14, but I guess when you have the largest patio real-estate in downtown Naperville you can get away with charging a bit extra on dishes, and that makes sense to me. The tuna on the salad wasn't really what I had in mind - I was hoping for it to be more raw and just lightly seared, with that ruby-red color in the thick of the middle, but this was cooked throughout and semi-dry (def not the caliber I'd like for it to be on a $14 salad) but with the dressing added in, it actually did work. We also got an order of their vinegar chips which sadly tasted nothing like vinegar and to me tasted either stale or burnt to hell, but my Dad seemed to enjoy them enough... me, not so much. Overall we had a great dining experience and left stuffed. They went from being a place I used to steer clear of, to a place I'd totally have a casual beer and snack at on the reg.
(4)
John V.
My daughter and her friend ordered the burgers raw, raw like they cooked it for maybe 1 minute. I got the Ruben just ok very bland. The manager was super cool and refunded our money, that was good but my daughter was over the toilet throwing up all night, nasty.
(1)
James C.
Food was excellent, service mediocre, bathrooms were filthy. Surprised a downtown restaurant in Naperville on an early Sunday evening would have bathrooms worse than any college kids bar. Took away from the great comfort food.
(2)
marc p.
Not sure what happened to this joint or when it decided to become "naperville yuppyfied" but it happened. Been going to this place for years, lots of them and it was always a good burger and beer place with some other good dishes. Went there last week and it was awful. Wings were terrible and the menu was cut in half it seems. Not many options. Service was very slow despite it being half empty on a Friday afternoon. Will not be back for food. Patio is still nice if you're not eating!
(1)
Carole C.
This place has a great location so easy to see and on a lovely Saturday afternoon, with the patio open it looked inviting. We walked in and service was fast and friendly. We talked with a knowledgeable waitress about beer selections. They have some aggressive craft beers for die hards, but we settled on a lemon flavored draft to go with our burgers. This bar/restaurant has a very casual ambience with tons of tv's you can watch all the sporting events. The Kentucky Derby was running that day, and burgers and beers seemed called for. The seating was great, the waitress knowledgeable, beers delicious, but this had to be one lackluster burger. I almost thought they had steamed it... Billed as Black Angus, I ordered mine medium rare, which the waitress discouraged since it had a definite blue/red center, so I copped for medium!, with blue cheese and mushrooms. The shrooms were canned, cold and the burger was disappointing, with no pink in sight. Had I made a better lunch selection it would have gotten two more stars, but a place like this needs a really good burger with fresh mushrooms...when your mentality says mushrooms from a can work...you become suspect! I might try it again, but not for burgers, maybe some of the small plates and beer.
(2)
Sydney L.
I got a burger with fries, and a beer. My burger had grilled onions and mushrooms on it, it cost me $13. I found the cost to be quite high for a burger, so I expected something good. I asked for well done, it was still pink inside. The burger was awful, absolutely terrible. It tasted like straight barbecue sauce. I also think they should have a drink special every night of the week, even if it is just $1 off of a domestic beer. $13 for a burger that tastes like I'm drink A1 sauce... I won't return or recommend anyone go to this restaurant.
(1)
Leigh A.
Great location! Right on a busy corner downtown. We thought the food and drinks that we had were good. My review is about the service. Our waitress was very nice! The day we went in, she said it was her first day! She did great! Her shift was ending, so she asked if we would settle up with her before she left and that we could stay if we wanted and another waitress would be by - No problem! We sat and sat and sat.... Crickets... No one ever came by! So we finally just walked out. I did stop by the host stand and asked for the manager. The manager comes up and I explained what happened. He seemed like I was bothering him or something. WTF? So... you know... we will NEVER go there again! Shame since we love pubs where we can hang out on a nice day and have a few drinks - too bad and so sad for them!
(1)
Lupe D.
This is a really nice restaurant/bar - great location and great patio. We were here on a Saturday afternoon, got seated right away. Service was great - the host and our server were both awesome. There were a lot of families at this time - although I know that at night, I've seen this place overcrowded with college-aged kids (I can say call them kids, I'm 40+). Anyway, everyone at our table ordered burgers, with slightly different toppings. Gotta say, watch out if you plan on getting additional toppings - there is a charge - if you're not careful, you may end up with a $20 burger. As far as the taste, everyone at the table agreed that the burgers were very, very good. I had cheddar and bacon on my Angus burger. It was cooked perfectly, the cheese and bacon were delicious. The only thing is that it seemed a bit small for a $10+ burger. This price would get me a monster burger, of equally good taste, at some of my favorite burger places in the City. Nevertheless, it was really good. The fries and vinegar chips were ok - definitely nothing to write home about - but not bad either. Still on the fence as to whether or not I would return. There are so many options in this area.. hmmm, gotta think about this a little bit. To be continued....
(3)
Joseph W.
Beautiful Sunday August evening on Patio. Service and recommendations were excellent. T Mac n Cheese with Gouda and steak bits was the winner, Cuban was great as well. Expansive craft beer and wine list made for a great dinner. Reasonable prices.
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Mike Q.
Unfortunately when I went here I had a bad experience. A very unprofessional staff and manager with my visit. The bar had a great scenic placement in the heart of downtown Naperville. This is probably the only positive it has going for it. The food is subpar at best and the men's bathroom is a disaster.
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Heidi K.
Although I haven't lived in Naperville long, even when I lived a few towns over I had never visited Jimmy's. I always knew it as a rowdy bar, with motorcycles lined up outside during the summer and well frankly... it just didn't seem like my kind of place. But they apparently have revamped the place with a new menu and management. After visiting the open house at Naper Settlement for our upcoming December wedding, the fiance suggested we stop in for a Bloody Mary. I'm not one to turn down a Bloody, so off we went. We asked to be seated in a booth, which we were granted. It was a little after 3 p.m. on a Sunday afternoon and the place was relatively empty, so they had no issue accomodating our request. The first thing I noticed was the Bloody Mary bar setup. And yes, we were seated right next to it! We immediately decided to partake in their $5 Bloody Mary bar option, which is available on Sundays from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. We were brought two glasses with a generous amount of vodka in them, and took off to make our drinks. The Bloody Mary bar has a variety of hot and steak sauces, among other tasty treats. Garnishes include pepperjack and cheddar cheese cubes, lemon and lime wedges, pickle spears, celery stalks, olives, and a few other items. You also have a choice between three different types of Bloody Mary mixes. It was fun to create our own drinks; we both ended up making two each during our visit. I had dinner planned that night, so we opted for either appetizers or a light entree. I decided upon the Duck Tacos (2), which come topped with cherry, chipotle, sour cream, and an apple/jicama slaw. The fiance chose a Three Cheese flatbread, which has mozzarella, parmesan, goat cheese, pesto, tomato, and basil. Not a fan of tomato, he ordered his flatbread without them. Our food arrived in a relatively short time. His flatbread, while smelling heavenly, was quite burn on the edges. Still edible, but he was disappointed. My tacos were good. I mean, I've never had duck so I don't know how it's suppose to taste (like chicken?). They were fun to try, but I'm not sure I'd get them again. For those of you with a sweet tooth, they feature desserts from Chef Terrell Cole of Dark Horse Pastries. Their meats are of the grass fed variety; their chicken is free range and they boast fresh seafood. The prices are about what you'd expect to pay in Naperville for similar items. Overall, our waiter (I've forgotten his name) was wonderful- he checked up on us often enough, but not too much where he was being a pest. The Bloody Mary bar was fun, and their menu has interesting options. It was a pricey outing though, so if we go back, it won't be until well after our wedding.
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Jeramiah G.
i used to be a regular until they switched up the menu and chef. Food: Jimmy's is trying to turn a sports bar into a regular restaurant but still keeping the sports bar atmosphere. It is not working. Everything but the beer is overpriced. The ONLY reason I come here is to have their craft beer selection. It is $12 for a regular burger and $10 for crappy hummus. Don't eat here just drink here if that. Sports: Watching sports has also been a complete bust here. I went to watch Game 2 of the Blackhawks vs Lightening and the projector was all messed up. It was giving us a headache and I asked the hostess and our waitress to have someone fix it. No one went to fix the projector after 40 minutes. I was sitting right under it and I could not believe it. There are 4 TVs in the corners of the main dinning area but it isn't pleasant to look up and watch the TVs especially when you are facing the projector. I would recommend you avoid jimmy's if you want to save money and not be pissed off from poor service and overpriced food. You can find good beer somewhere else. Trust me.
(1)
Aaron B.
Stopped there to eat and was waiting at the hostess stand when there were 8+ tables that were empty on the patio. Asked the hostess why we were waiting when there was open tables. She informed me that the manager requested to hold up seating people because they were short handed. That's a first, never heard that excuse before !!! Needless to say, we left and went to Q-BBQ and were treated very welcome. Thank You Q-BBQ for being professional and taking care of your customers. So long Jimmies- I'll be taking my business elsewhere.
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Sam M.
With so many other options around I wish our group had chosen another place. Sitting in their back room which was almost 55 degrees. Apparently management wants to save money on the heating bill in the winter. At least that is what the bartender said. We waited for the server almost 20 min and finally had to go get her to take our order. Maybe if the owner and manager spent more time with the staff teaching some servers they would have enough business to afford to hear the entire place in winter.
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Jeff D.
This place is the worst place down town Naperville rude employees manager is an idiot food is cold and taste horrible the only reason I even gave them a star is because of their location of this place was located anywhere else it would've been out of business
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Sonia L.
Nice location--that's the star. Otherwise...no.
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Brat F.
I revisited Jimmy's and it must have changed management because its bad. Our sandwiches were tasteless and my mixed drink tasted severely watered down. The only reason to go here is the outside patio because its like they were trying really hard but were failing.
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Wylie P.
If I could give this place 5 smoldering turds I absolutely would. Service was incomparably terrible, and I didn't even have food. Got a few drinks and that was enough to make me want to go home and end myself with a drano and coke. The waitress was indifferent and impersonal despite serving 2 possibly 3 tables of what I can only describe as legitimate small parties of non-divas. I ordered a red bull vodka made with ketel and asked what it would set me back. She said $7. The first one was made ok, the second one good, and the third was absurdly sweet 90% red bull I'd journey to say. After having three I close out my bill and she charged more than $9 a piece? I confronted her about it, and she said there was an upcharge for red bull, when I specifically asked her earlier what the cost of A VODKA RED BULL MADE WITH KETEL WAS and she said $7. I'm a college kid and simply do not have massive amounts of disposable drink income after my weekly escorts and ice cream expeditions. I don't expect this level of anti-service even at a dingy dive bar in the depths of Hades. Or from an escort with no eyes ears or limbs. Believe me I've been there and it's rough. I gave said anti-waitress a 50c tip because she had eyes and ears and limbs and everything and still managed to be less enchanting than said escort.
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Ash K.
Sports grill setting, some flat screen TVs inside the restaurant. Summer time the outdoor patio is a nice place to enjoy the weather. When asked the waiter about draft beer selection, I was told it's listed on the board she does not really know as it changes frequently. She sat down while I went through some beers with no suggestions on what's available. Mixed drink order that was ordered was never fulfilled - I had to remind her as she forgot to place the order :) This place is good for miller or bud light drinkers, their selection as well as service staff sucks, waiters need to be trained!
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Jacob C.
Great atmosphere to eat and have a few drinks. Great craft beer selection; I had the pulled pork sandwich. it's good but I think a maybe a smaller bun and more BBQ sauce, overall I would go again.
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Scott S.
Our group was turned away by the bouncer because 2 people still had their drink wristbands on from Last Fling. Really? Fine, we went someplace else. Place used to be more friendly. Not going back.
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Jessica B.
Service was great. The hostess was very friendly. We were greeted promptly. Our waiter was great. Food was good. Drinks were good as well. Prices are a bit much for the suburbs but then again it is Downton Naperville, so everything is a bit more. Would go back.
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Rona H.
Came here on a weekday evening with a friend. I had the turkey burger, which was okay. The french fries were better than the turkey burger. I also had the chocolate mousse dessert, and it was honestly kind of so-so.. But stars for the outdoor seating, the outdoor ambiance, and service was great!
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Cecilia V.
Jimmy's is our go to spot! We absolutely love it here. We moved here last summer from the City. We haven't been super impressed with good food anywhere in Naperville. Our saying is now "it's good for Naperville". With that said, Jimmy's is good. Not just for this town but overall. We've eaten here quite a few times, our meals have always been delicious. Our staples are the grilled mahi mahi tacos and the pan chicken with potatoes. The sliders are yummy too. Love the on variety of beers on tap. I've heard people say the food is not good. I don't know how far back that impression goes because the food is excellent......especially for a bar. I'd recommend to anyone to try Jimmy's. We bring our 2.5yo all of the time too. Great spot overall. Love.
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Odonis S.
When I walked in the security was rude asking for my ID. It was open seating and we picked a table. My girlfriend I already knew what we wanted to drink. She went to the bathroom and I though I would have a server come take our order but no. She came from the bathroom and nobody helped us. This is about 15 after sitting down. Let me remind you there is barely nobody in there eating. All kind of servers walking past our table not saying a word to us. Next thing you know 30 minutes goes by and still nothing. So I left and on my way out, I told one of the guys by the door. He acted like I was a threat and had to tell one of his buddy's to help him out. I didn't make a scene of anything just a little angry of how long we was there. So let me say that this place was racist. The don't serve African American!! It's a bad restaurant to go to anyway!!
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Stefanie W.
It's patio season again which means I'll be up for Jimmy's whenever I'm in the area. Jimmy's has THE patio in downtown Naperville. Big, busy, in the heart of the action and with awesome huge umbrellas! So why the two stars? For this caveat: DRINKS ONLY. This place is pretty gross. I've tried their food numerous times and nothing they could shake out of a Restaurant Depot bag of frozen whatevers or fry up on their grill has made me think, "Mmmm...gotta have that again!" Plus, from the lipstick on their glasses to the general impression of things...my guess is that it's pretty scary in the back. The last meal I ever had there was last summer on the patio...a salad. The plate was dirty and if that wasn't enough, there was a big, black, curly hair smack dab in the middle. I pointed it out to our waitress and she quickly moved to replace it. New salad...clean plate...got to the bottom and....WHAT'S THIS??? It was THE HAIR. She had simply flipped my old salad onto a clean plate. I circled it with my finger in the dressing and wrote "WTF" next to it. Oddly, our bill never came. Filthy dishes...filthy practices...waitresses who do this sort of thing... No thanks on food. Thankfully, you can't mess up a bottle of beer!
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Israel S.
This place sucks. We came here with a larger group of about 18 on a beautiful Saturday only to experience some of the worst service ever. You would think that a restaurant in such a prime location would have better service than this. We waited over 20 minutes just to get our waitress to the table, let alone get some drinks. After getting iced tea with no ice and again waiting forever to have our waitress take our order we asked for a manager. He ending up being our server for the rest of the meal. The food was fine but the service was overwhelmingly poor. Two in our party never even got their food. I will never be back. This place needs major help.
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Krystle H.
Service was slow. We ordered the Mediterranean chicken skewers which were supposed to come with tzatziki sauce. When the food came out, there was no sauce. We asked the waitress, she took over 5-8 mins to come back and tell us that they ran out of sauce. We ordered honey mustard instead, they didn't bring it out until we asked for it a second time about 10 more mins later. Then we finally started eating the chicken and the inside was raw. Thankfully the manager apologized after we asked to speak to her and she did take it off of our bill. I don't blame the waitress at all (it looked like she was by herself), but it was disappointing that it took so long for anything and that the food was not cooked. We will not be coming back.
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Karma K.
Jimmy's is trying to reinvent itself. They changed up the menu so they're acting all fancy now. Service is hit or miss. Sometimes you'll get a spot-on server but several times I feel like my server had too many tables because he/she would disappear for a while and then run back, give us our food and run away again. It made me a bit stressed. I preferred their old menu. I feel like it had more options and most of what I had was good, not great. I also think (not sure) that they did away with their Sunday brunch and bloody mary bar. Doing away with a bloody mary bar makes me very sad indeed. The reason for 3 stars is because they have the absolute best patio to people watch in the summertime. And, the bikers line their bikes up out front so it looks way cool and I pretend I'm a hipster. ;-)
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Janine K.
During the summer months, this place is always THE happening hot spot of downtown Naperville. At any given time you drive past the intersection of this bar and the outside is packed...ALWAYS! There is a large outdoor area, a bar area, and an eating area - the place may appear small from the outside but it's a pretty decent sized place. As for my visits here - they've only been in the winter. I came here once for a greasy New Years day cheeseburger...I wouldn't say they have the best burgers in town but they were fine. You can get coupons for this place sometimes in the local clipper magazine. My second visit was this past weekend, being St Patrick's Day weekend...the staff were great, the place wasn't too packed, and they even poured our cans of Miller Lite into pint glasses and made us green beer! I like this place...I'll keep coming back here and maybe join the crowd outside this summer.
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Robert P.
Had a date over at Hugo's nearby. While walking around, we thought we'd stop at Jimmy's for a quick drink and to use the restroom. Upon being carded at entry, some little kid bouncer told me I had had too much to drink before arriving there. I had had a glass of wine with dinner, several hours before, and was never intoxicated at any point in the evening. I told him what I was really thinking, and we went across the street to a much better bar, which I regrettably didn't get the name of.
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William G.
They boast the biggest patio in Naperville. Woo-hoo. Points for effort. They are under new management and recently revamped their menu, but the food is tastier, but still mediocre. Biggest gripe--the portion to cost ratio is off. For instance, their mahi fish tacos; you'll receive a big plate with three small tacos (simply one small piece of fried fish and some marinated cabbage), some dipping sauce and...that's it. No rice. No beans. It's appetizer sized at best. Also, the corn tortillas were straight out of the package and not warmed (guys, you have to warm them or they break and fall apart). $13? C'mon. Same day...How about a simple Cobb salad? Boring, dry, bland. No unique touch. Not even a good dressing. Costly. My buddy had a burger and fries which looked appetizing, however he pointed out the bun was dry and the meat was overcooked. He liked the fries. Very typical. An unrelated take-out lunch: Tomato basil soup: runny and flavorless. Close to hot tomato juice. $8?!? Bartender was unfriendly and put out by my presence. We had high hopes and have tried, and re-tried Jimmy's, but it still isn't cutting the mustard. Adjust the costs and it might be worth a nice day or evening on their patio.
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Nathan C.
The burgers were awesome, amazing beer selection. This place will be a regular post-up spot. I went with my wife and 2yr old daughter. Probably more of a place for me and the guys. But they make it work for everyone.
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Suzanne Z.
Large patio, but dumb rules on how you can pay- only one card allowed per table. If you sit on the edge of the patio, be prepared for gawkers- young and old. Service remained consistent even on a busy Friday night. Drink prices aren't amazing, but that's Naperville for you! They sometimes have live music, which ended up being pretty decent. Have not tried food since the new management picked up. Not sure if I want to.
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Chuck S.
My wife and I came in and approached there podium and spoke to the girls there about sitting in the bar area. They just said there are no seats. Ok so we stand around for 5 minutes and a couple gets up from a high top so we sit down. The girls at the podium rush us and tell my wife and I that we needed to be on a list. They were very rude and we will probably not come back.
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Ron L.
Not sure what happened to this place, but the food is AWFUL! This is coming from a guy who likes "airplane food". I'm the person who could eat cardboard with salt on it and tell you how good it is. Jimmy's food is literally inedible. How can you manage to destroy a simple burger or a reuben sandwich? If you just want a beer and to sit on the patio, then it's ok. Be sure to eat before you get there.
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Mv B.
Great burger! Perfectly cooked and just delicious. The tuna tartare was really good too.
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Erick R.
Jimmy's Grill always has great wait staff, food, and craft beer selection. Whenever we indulge in the food, we always have a good meal. On a Friday or Saturday night when we want a chill atmosphere with some great craft beers then we head on over here. It is always a quick bar staff and friendly all around.
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Jeff J.
Worst experience I've ever had at a bar. Bouncers and servers were extremely rude. First they didn't let my friend in because of his Arab name (born and raised in Illinois). Then they insisted we were there to cause trouble when we had barely walked in. It's not worth supporting a business that is prejudice. Just don't go.
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Matthew G.
Awesome night out!! From the moment we walked in we were greeted with a smile and I was blown away with the new upgraded TVs and decor! The service was on point and I was very impressed with the recommendations from our server. They have number of hand crafted draft beers that are rotated in and out weekly and our server helped us pair our beers with our meal! We started with a bowl of homemade soup to warm up and then each got a burger which was absolutely amazing!! Can't wait to go back try the salmon or rib-eye next time!! All in all it was a great night and I highly recommend checking it out!!
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Lorrie K.
Very good food. Felt like they updated their menu and had an educated chef. Not sure how bad it was before but I expected a biker dive bar and got really good food.
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Lynn M.
Definitely much better with new management! Went here with a group and ordered burgers... All delicious! Our waitress was awesome, and very helpful with substitutions. Only downside is they can't split up checks.
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Ellen M.
This is one of those times, where I am annoyed that Yelp forces you to leave one star. My mom, cousin, bff and I stopped here for a few drinks before heading back to the city..and since it was one of the first nice days of the year, it was packed. We were sitting inside the bar area, and while the server wasn't great, we never expected our experiences taking such a drastic turn towards total crap. We were finishing our second round of drinks, but my mom was in a hurry, so she left us $40 cash. When we got the bill, it was around $60 dollars, so we put in the two twenties and two cards...well, the server comes back about ten minutes later...and each card is charged for $29 dollars. We waited a good additional fifteen minutes for the server to come back to take the receipts, and when I tried to ask her why the cards were charged for so much when we left cash, she got VERY defensive... I was adamant that we left cash, and instead of being apologetic, she had the nerve to say "oh hey you are some scary girls"...all because we demanded that check be corrected? A manager finally comes over, of course does not apologize for what happened (or the server's attitude), cannot show that he voided the transaction, so just hands us $40 in cash to make us go away, I assume. THEN, as we are walking out, another manager comes over, said he voided the charges, ASKS FOR THE CASH BACK....and now of course, two weeks later, the cards were of course charged for the incorrect, full amount. Maybe she did lose the money, who knows...but somehow I don't think a server who made an honest mistake would be so quick to jump down our throats...Between her, the terrible attitudes from the managers AND lack of apologies, I will never set foot in Jimmy's again....and I worked at a very busy bar in the city for two years, so I get stuff happens...but basically own it, and don't be jerks. I just wish I had had more than two glasses of wine, so my nerves would have been calmer during the whole debacle.
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Melodie M.
I have only been to Jimmy's in the summertime and the food and service are EXCELLENT! It's always jam packed, so be sure to arrive with time to wait if you are wanting to sit outside-- which I highly recommend!
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Shelley H.
I seriously hate this place. I have been here numerous times and I am yet to have a good experience. The food is not good and totally overpriced. Also, the waiters are unfriendly and downright rude! I went for my last time in June of 2013 and decided that I will never go back!!! There are SO many better places to go in downtown Naperville!
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Sharon T.
Watched the Bears game here...great tv's both inside and out, yummy food especially the sliders, great drinks and top of the line server, Colleen. I was very impressed and I don't impress easily. We'll be back for sure. Would have liked to see more people watching the game...come on, people! Also, order some heat lamps.
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Paul G.
Just left here 2 hours ago, and I am not impressed with the new Jimmy's. First, let me say we were unaware it had changed. 25 min wait to start, not unheard of on the weekends, but didn't look like tables were full. Sat down ordered 4 waters and one drink. That came within 5 mins. However, after that it was as if our table didn't exist. Ordered 1 beer and it took 20 mins to get. Meanwhile 2 tables who sat down 15 mins after us were already eating. Now we hadn't even been asked to order yet. Once we ordered it took another 20 mins for 2 salads, a grilled cheese, & 1 medium burger. Now I will say the burger was good, but not 12.50 good. Seems to be that Jimmy's tried to get trendier and fancy but left out the good service and common sense. $67 for what we had seems a bit much.
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Nari L.
Came here with a few friends for some late night drinks. They have a great beer selection which is always great! We ordered the hummus plate to just munch on to drink and it was really good! Their outdoor patio was just perfect! It got pretty busy as more time went by and people were standing around with drinks in their hands probably hoping that a table would open up.
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Address :245 S Washington St
Naperville, IL, 60540
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Specialities
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Brunch, Dinner Parking : Street Bike Parking : No Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Loud Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
Heidi B.
Great patio!! I was here a few years ago and thought it was just average. This weekend it was a warm and sunny day and I thought a patio was the perfect place to stop. I walked in and was immediately welcomed by the host at the front door. She took us to a table on the patio. The server was very busy but she stopped and said she would be back right away. That gave us time to decide what we wanted to order. We ordered a beer and the dynamite shrimp appetizer. I have an allergy and asked her to check on something. She checked on it and placed the order right away. I could not believe how fast the appetizer was brought to our table. It was hot and had great flavor--would defiantly order it again. Our server was there when the beers were almost empty to see if we needed another one. We were going to a few other places so we asked for the check. Overall--welcoming/accommodating staff & great food and beer. I know I will be back for the Bloody Mary bar next time!!
(5)Staci B.
A constant in our community and in my fun times since 2004. Love the menu. Travis Rodriguez executive Chef of here & Base Camp in Lisle knows how to pair seasonal foods & cocktails better than anyone! Love the desserts by Terrell Cole & his Dark Horse Pastry Biz. (Also found at Wise Boxer Pour House) always treated like family here. Thank you for that. ......Thank you Bryan - tonight .... The Blackberry Margarita was to die for! As always .....The Boyers will be back
(5)Jeannine W.
The only thing that this place has of any benefit is its location. Drinks are awful. Food pitiful. Service adequate.
(1)Charlotte A.
Jimmy's Grill was a pleasant surprise. My boyfriend and I decided to take a night out to celebrate my recent raise and, based on the cocktail menu, chose Jimmy's Grill. We recently relocated to the area from Chicago. Comparatively, the food prices are what you would expect in a nice-ish restaurant in Chicago. The cocktail prices were significantly less. He had a Gumball Head beer; I had a peach Grey Goose martini for $6. I am used to shelling out at least $12. My salad, the PEARadise, was $10. I felt it was a little heavy handed with the dressing, but overall really delicious. He had the Picasso burger with all the extras which ended up putting it at about $18. His was tasty, but not enough food. He was finished long before I was and still hungry. So we ordered desert. WOW! I had the peanut butter pie and he had and lemon tart. Both were out of this world delicious. For cocktails, dinner, desert, and tip we came in under $80. We look forward to going back and trying more of the menu. FYI: So loud. This place is so terribly loud. There is wood, stone, and brick. Even the table are granite so there is little sound absorption and it all just echoes and amplifies. Also, despite being of higher caliber than what you would expect from a sports bar, it does have that sports bar feel. That's not really my scene. We will be back; we just have to time it for when there are no big sport events.
(4)Liz K.
Loved this place and was surprised by how family friendly it was! I do think the menu options were a bit limited, but I was able to find something I wanted. They have a great drink/beer selection though. It was a very busy Sunday afternoon, but we were able to get patio seating. Great spot to people watch or just enjoy a breeze. Considering how busy it was inside and out service was great and our food was at our table in no time. We ordered the naked wings and Mahi tacos.Tacos were good and a decent portion. The wings were on the small size but they were cooked perfectly and so crispy and good. I recommend trying the wings. At first we were hesitant about stopping by this place because of reviews, but I am glad we gave it a try!
(4)Rosa C.
Food is ok, nothing phenomenal, plain flavor, really american style. The Mahdi Mahdi tacos has not flavor and it seems that it was boiled instead of grilled. We ask for a Sangria, which is supposed do it wit wine, but it was prepared with vodka: not liked at all. I couldn't finish it. The service was bad, really beautiful waitress, but not very friendly. Coming with kids is not a good idea. They delay on the service and food, even though you are with kids. We arrived first than other people, but our food arrived later than the others.
(1)Rosemarie W.
My experience wasn't so good. I didn't think the grilled onions were grilled at all, my burger was dry like it had been previously cooked and the bleu cheese was watery. I did take one bite of the burger but couldn't eat it. I expected to be charged for the side salad that I ordered with it but when our server, Jordynn dropped the check, she didn't deduct the burger from the bill. It's unfortunate that I didn't like it but to expect me to pay for it, that's just not right. Jordynn wasn't a very attentive server, proven by the fact that she paid no attention when I told her that I wasn't happy with the burger. She picked up the plate, walked away, and never returned. I guess an unhappy customer isn't worth her time.
(1)RJ S.
Can't wait to get out of here...girls have MAJOR attitude. They can't even fake being pleasant to save their lives. Lots of children in here because of the Last Fling so I get it, but holy cow...chill out!
(1)Linda C.
We sat down inside right away, there was a 30 min wait for the patio. Our waitress was knowledgeable about the beer menu. My Cuban could of been better, it was sliced lunch meat I was expecting more. The others in my party had burgers and they all finished....I think I should of chose the burger. This was the first time to Naperville and definitely want to come back to check out the rest of the restaurants
(3)Annika D.
One of my favorite places downtown Naperville! Their outdoor area is great with a ton of good people watching. The menu is delicious. Most recently I had a turkey burger with cranberries and brie-who would have thought? Always a relaxing time here!
(4)Angela P.
Jimmy & I are buddies again. I was a fan back when the menu was mostly burgers, wraps, and decent domestic bottled beer specials. Crowded almost every night of the week, Jimmy's patio was the place to be in the summer, and I threw up in their bathroom during a bar crawl one year. From what I remember, they were pretty nice to me when they kicked me out. Over the years, the menu had changed, the employees weren't as friendly, and I wasn't interested in going back. In the last year it appears Jimmy's turned a new page. I noticed some positive reviews from the reliable Candice and Jacqueline, so we decided to give Jimmy's a try once again. The patio is still that prime real estate in downtown Naperville, and a delight on sunny days. I had the Raspberry Lemondrop and LOVED it. I ordered the Cuban sandwich, which came with fries, it was pretty good. I'm still not 100% sold on the menu, as the prices are a tad inflated still. But I enjoyed my lunch here nonetheless.
(4)Dave S.
Terribly run. We were in town for a wedding and headed into downtown Naperville for a drink & a bite. We were drawn to Jimmy's for the gigantic patio out front to people watch. It was an amazing day yesterday, so there was a short wait of 15 minutes. We grabbed a drink while we waited, and then a host brought us outside. Since we had to get back for the wedding, we had just enough time to eat a few apps and split. NOBODY came to our wobbly high top table for over 15 minutes. We were all chatting and had our drinks from inside so we waited, if we hadn't had anything in our hands we would never have waited that long. The time wasted waiting there killed our chance to eat before the reception, so we had to go. On the way out, nobody (not even the hostess who sat us) asked why we were leaving. I left the menus at the host stand and we walked out. Incredibly understaffed. A girl was taking tables on opposite sides of the 100 foot patio, the rest of the servers were running around as if overwhelmed. Inside was empty, so 3 or 4 servers should have been able to handle the patio. Chalk this one up to management not having enough bodies on for a gorgeous day. Seemed like anybody who had gotten service here were also just sitting around waiting for their checks. Shame, cool location - but even if I went back to Naperville I would never give this place another shot.
(1)Jignesh P.
First time back at Jimmy's Grill in years, and I must say the food was fantastic. We only shared appetizers and drinks, but everyone was very impressed. The dynamite shrimp was amazing, so were the loaded fries. Couldn't stop eating them. The outdoor seating is still the best in downtown Naperville. Great for people watching, and the tv's are well placed to catch a game also. Good place to hang on a nice evening, weather permitting....Probably would not have stayed long if I was seated inside.
(4)Angie R.
Ive been here many times but my last visits this past summer were great. I sat outside in their fabulous outdoor area, got to watch my teams play on their outdoor tvs and I enjoyed great beer and yummy food. Their menu has changed and I was very impressed and happy by it. I've had the steak with chimichurri and the scallops. Both were delicious. I love their bloody mary sundays and I like how its family friendly. Service is another story, its hit or miss. They are nice but sometimes they arent very attentive. Whats up with their beer lists written on a tiny piece of notepad paper that the servers carry around? I like this place and will continue to go there.
(4)Michelangelo V.
Honest review: all the bad reviews are true. Dont come here. When we first came noone greeted us or anything we just stood there for a long time confused like all the waiters saw us and the bartender. So i just went up to somebody and asked to sit down. The service is horrible their clueless and don't care about the customers at all. Now regarding the food it sucked everything was bland no flavor at all. All in all go to b dubs instead of waising money here Deviled eggs: ok theres alot that comes in an order. It has way to much mustard didnt think somebody can ruin deviled eggs. Angus burger: it was cooked good but so bland it tasted like nothing i put a bunch of salt and nothing. I could tell the fries were old they tasted bad and were greesy. Naked wings: they were crispy thats it again very bland the sauce tasted really bad.
(1)Jacqueline B.
Wow, Jimmy's has really stepped up their game since I was here last. I purposely have been avoiding them due to their less than stellar reviews and my previous experiences filled with large crowds, boring drinks, and average food. I used to think the only thing Jimmy's Grill had going for them was their prime time downtown Nape location with a large outdoor patio. Well, not anymore folks! Of course Jimmy's lured me in again with their awesome patio and I came in with pretty low expectations. I honestly was just looking for a spot outside to get something to drink and work on my laptop. Keep in mind, they don't have wifi available to guests. You can try connecting to Barnes & Noble's wifi, but the connection might not be great. I luckily had a verizon stick I could plug in. I was pleasantly surprised when I sat down and perused the menu! Tons of craft beers, whiskey, and cocktails to choose from. Well well well...this is not the PRB bucket special Jimmy's I remember! Although I wasn't hungry, I couldn't help but glance around me and take in all the smells of the patio. Everyone's food looked delicious! So much so that I came back later that night with my husband for dinner... We again sat outside. Our server was really funny and helped us out with menu options. My hubbie indulged in a couple old fashioned cocktails and I tried their strawberry blonde and bourbon mule cocktails. Both were really tasty and pretty! Highly suggest exploring the cocktail and whiskey menu. To start, we ordered the tuna tar tar which was awesome. Tuna, avocado, red onions, siracha and wonton strips to dip. Yum! For my meal I ordered the pesto pasta with shrimp which caught my eye earlier in the day. This pasta dish had red peppers, mushrooms, and a perfectly balanced pesto sauce. I added the shrimp which is an extra cost but well worth it. The portion was spot on as well! My husband ordered the turkey burger with a side salad. I gave his burger a bite and it was pretty good! I love that it comes with a cranberry spread. His side salad however was pretty sad. He doesn't like tomatoes so he tossed them in my pasta which left him literally just with lettuce. Overall a great experience. Way to up your game Jimmy's - hats off to the chef! My only complaint was the price of the cocktails. A little high for my liking especially in the burbs.
(4)Katey A.
Surprisingly a great place to watch the game! I was here with some girlfriends to watch the Blackhawks game and I was very impressed with the set up. There are HD flat screens in every corner of the bar as well as a HUGE projector screen. Every where you sat you had a great view of the game. Our server was very attentive and we never had empty glasses. I will definitely be back for another game to try some of their food!
(3)Allison J.
I like this place more in the summer but still a great place. Just went there Friday with some friends. Great service. Also went here for my birthday in October and we had some problems moving tables since we were a big group. Other then that great experience.
(4)Xavier M.
Jimmy's has an awesome craft beer selection! I attended their early release party for Goose Island Bourbon County Stout, they were one of three bars to be able to start pouring the delicious beer early! On March 6th I will be attending their Solemn Oath beer dinner and I cannot wait! Their chef Travis is absolutely fantastic I am excited to see what he will be pairing with Solemn ' s beers!!
(5)Jen K.
**There's two listings for Jimmy's on Yelp. I'm mirroring this from the other listing, that says it has moved (even though both listings have the same address.** IN MY OPINION...crappy beer selection and the staff sucks. I love bar food, but this bar food is just ok. It is overshadowed by the worst staff on Earth. My husband and I went there on a Sunday night for dinner, and the place was NOT busy. So I'm not sure why it took 10 minutes for our server to bring us our drinks, another 10 minutes to take our order, and then 30 minutes for us to get our food. We asked for refills from our server, and two other servers...eventually we had to go up to the bar to get them. RUDE. Plus, everyone else around us got their food first, when they had been seated after us. They were larger families...all my husband and I had ordered were sandwiches with fries, how hard is that? I am a former server so I sympathize with waitstaff a lot. But I'm not sure why we had to ask 3 servers for refills, only to have none of them follow up. If our server had been busy, I would have been more understanding as well. But the place was not packed, there wasn't a wait, and more than half the tables were open. You go into a bar like this with low expectations anyway...it's not a 5 star restaurant, it's a bar. I get it. But treat your customers with a little respect...that's just common business knowledge. Aside from being a sub-par restaurant with crappy service...they also have one of the worst beer selections in downtown (in my opinion). The only saving grace is their bottle specials ($2 or $3 is nice for a bottle, compared to the rest of the bars in town). But who do I have to sleep with to get a drink? On several occasions, my husband and I both stood at the bar for 15 minutes waiting to be served...as people around us got their drinks and left, other people came up and got drinks within minutes of standing there. We tried to flag them down, hold money out, and get their attention...they would literally look us right in the eye and say "hold on" and go to the person standing beside us. Do they seriously pride themselves on losing customers? I just think waiting 15 minutes for a beer is crazy, especially when other people were waiting only 2-3 minutes all around us. Again, this has happened on multiple occasions. If I could give them a -5 stars, I would. I have never disliked a place as much as this one. I actively dissuade people from going here. Slowly but surely, all of my friends are feeling the same way as I do. I would laugh so much if they went out of business. Everything stated here is my opinion.
(1)Stacey W.
Jimmy's has changed quite a bit since I was here last. It apparently has some new owners and you can tell! While I loved the old look that Jimmy's had, their makeover (both menu and patio) were definitely needed for the location that they're in! The patio is the place to be on a nice Summer night, and they even have a ginormous TV out there! The staff all seems super friendly, and the drinks were still delicious as ever. Hopefully we can come back soon for food!
(4)Emily R.
I thought this place was really nice. The music was great and the food was pretty good too. It is definitely worth it to sit outside since that is where the live music is and the service out there was great. Our waitress was very attentive and even let us stay longer so we could talk. The wait was a little long, but that is ok. This is obviously a very happening place.
(4)Joe E.
Real bad food and very bad customer service and overpriced never come back here again. Much better options in Naperville
(1)Jackie T.
Best burgers! Delicious burgers. Service tonight was excellent even through a shift change. Great location in historic downtown Naperville.
(4)George W.
We hit this place on a Monday night, after an interesting trip. The service is pretty good - we were greeted within moments of hitting the door, and our server Nicole was top-notch at being attentive. So, why 2 stars? Simple: the food just isn't there. I tried to order the seared Ahi Tuna - nope, we don't have it. Bummer. So, I went for the Argentinian Steak, which looked like a thin cut of rib eye - with more fat and gristle than I would expect for a $19 steak. My wife ordered their Grilled Salmon, and kind of got it. She ordered off the entree menu, and got the sandwich menu - salmon burger. Don't get me wrong, it was a good burger. Their onion rings are excellent as well - you can see they were using fresh oil for this one - the rings were golden brown, and tasted really good. The view is of Washington Street, so you have the usual collection of Napervillians and North Central College students moving about. Meh, I've had better.
(2)Bobby C.
Mixed review. Food was very good! Started out with the poutine. A nice, different take on the Canadian national dish. (Not officially). Very crisp chips are the base in stead of French fries, steak fries or other potato product. Gravy is rich and beefy flavored, albeit a bit salty. Short rib on top of the gravy and cheese curds finish the dish out. How can you go wrong there? Ya can't. Sampled the Reuben and Cuban sandwiches. Both were solid reps. No need to expound. Now to the bad-Another establishment set on ripping off customers with craft beer. Jimmy's believes that because they have a decent rotation of craft beer, they can charge up and portion size down. I had a Three Floyds Man-O-Awe. Great beer. It is a pale ale...not an IPA, not an Imperial IPA. A regular pale ale. The beer comes in at a relatively (for craft beer) low ABV-6%. What glass does it come in? A 10oz tulip. Suitable for something 9%+, not for this. I'm not a fan of getting beer-fleeced. So I had 2-10oz. beers totaling $12 as opposed to the beer being served in a pint (16oz) or an imperial pint glass (20oz) for $7-8, an acceptable price. Seeing as I like to have a beer or two with a meal, I have to say there are many better options around Naperville and Whereas I may have gone back for the food, I won't because of Jimmy's beer profit agenda.
(2)David L.
Recently I went to Jimmy's for the first time in probably 3 years at least..I used to come here quite a bit in my mid 20's, but frankly I'm getting old now and I really can't handle the insanity that is downtown Naperville. Everything was fine, nothing earth shattering. However, I know plenty about craft beer and while it's nice to see some solid draft selections..they are seriously ripping people off by shorting people by 3-4 ounces per beer in almost everything on draft. In general, unless a beer is barre/oakl aged, almost all beers under 7% ABV shoud be a pint not a 12 oz pour..that's 25% shortfall. It's a shame because the patio is a gold mine..but actually stealing from a customer isn't cool.
(2)Candice G.
I came here a few times many, many years back and never to my memory had even a decent experience (I might have even conditioned myself to make a snotty face whenever Jimmy's was suggested) but the times- they are a changin', and I got wind that Jimmy's was under new ownership, had a new menu, and now carried desserts from Dark Horse Pastries (one of my local faves!), so I just had to give them a second shot. I was pleasantly surprised with my new June of 2014 experience. The menu was completely different, the beer list was vastly improved from the days of on-special Labatt Blue drafts. This time around my pops and I got some solid Solemn Oath and Half Acre brew and there was a whole chalkboard of other high-caliber and local beers available. We came on a sunny Saturday afternoon that was just about perfect. We'd walked around town for a bit and since any kind of light-to-moderate exercise exhausts me, I was feeling kind of sweaty so we sat inside in the AC at a high-top bar table, but the patio looked lovely as well and they have some pretty massive flat screens rigged up outside so you could still catch the World Cup or whatever other sport-ball game is popular during x season. At the time they didn't have any umbrellas outside so everyone out there was just soaking up the sun's rays, which sounds nice but on really hot days it probably isn't the most desirable for customers and/or servers. It wasn't crowded at all and they seemed to be well-staffed so every table appeared to be taken care of nicely. Our server was really patient as I went hog wild on changing their regular menu items to what I wanted them to be. What I actually ordered was a combination of their Seared Tuna Salad and their Steak Salad... but basically I just subbed steak for tuna and got the dressing on the side. My salad was great, albeit def a bit pricey at $14, but I guess when you have the largest patio real-estate in downtown Naperville you can get away with charging a bit extra on dishes, and that makes sense to me. The tuna on the salad wasn't really what I had in mind - I was hoping for it to be more raw and just lightly seared, with that ruby-red color in the thick of the middle, but this was cooked throughout and semi-dry (def not the caliber I'd like for it to be on a $14 salad) but with the dressing added in, it actually did work. We also got an order of their vinegar chips which sadly tasted nothing like vinegar and to me tasted either stale or burnt to hell, but my Dad seemed to enjoy them enough... me, not so much. Overall we had a great dining experience and left stuffed. They went from being a place I used to steer clear of, to a place I'd totally have a casual beer and snack at on the reg.
(4)John V.
My daughter and her friend ordered the burgers raw, raw like they cooked it for maybe 1 minute. I got the Ruben just ok very bland. The manager was super cool and refunded our money, that was good but my daughter was over the toilet throwing up all night, nasty.
(1)James C.
Food was excellent, service mediocre, bathrooms were filthy. Surprised a downtown restaurant in Naperville on an early Sunday evening would have bathrooms worse than any college kids bar. Took away from the great comfort food.
(2)marc p.
Not sure what happened to this joint or when it decided to become "naperville yuppyfied" but it happened. Been going to this place for years, lots of them and it was always a good burger and beer place with some other good dishes. Went there last week and it was awful. Wings were terrible and the menu was cut in half it seems. Not many options. Service was very slow despite it being half empty on a Friday afternoon. Will not be back for food. Patio is still nice if you're not eating!
(1)Carole C.
This place has a great location so easy to see and on a lovely Saturday afternoon, with the patio open it looked inviting. We walked in and service was fast and friendly. We talked with a knowledgeable waitress about beer selections. They have some aggressive craft beers for die hards, but we settled on a lemon flavored draft to go with our burgers. This bar/restaurant has a very casual ambience with tons of tv's you can watch all the sporting events. The Kentucky Derby was running that day, and burgers and beers seemed called for. The seating was great, the waitress knowledgeable, beers delicious, but this had to be one lackluster burger. I almost thought they had steamed it... Billed as Black Angus, I ordered mine medium rare, which the waitress discouraged since it had a definite blue/red center, so I copped for medium!, with blue cheese and mushrooms. The shrooms were canned, cold and the burger was disappointing, with no pink in sight. Had I made a better lunch selection it would have gotten two more stars, but a place like this needs a really good burger with fresh mushrooms...when your mentality says mushrooms from a can work...you become suspect! I might try it again, but not for burgers, maybe some of the small plates and beer.
(2)Sydney L.
I got a burger with fries, and a beer. My burger had grilled onions and mushrooms on it, it cost me $13. I found the cost to be quite high for a burger, so I expected something good. I asked for well done, it was still pink inside. The burger was awful, absolutely terrible. It tasted like straight barbecue sauce. I also think they should have a drink special every night of the week, even if it is just $1 off of a domestic beer. $13 for a burger that tastes like I'm drink A1 sauce... I won't return or recommend anyone go to this restaurant.
(1)Leigh A.
Great location! Right on a busy corner downtown. We thought the food and drinks that we had were good. My review is about the service. Our waitress was very nice! The day we went in, she said it was her first day! She did great! Her shift was ending, so she asked if we would settle up with her before she left and that we could stay if we wanted and another waitress would be by - No problem! We sat and sat and sat.... Crickets... No one ever came by! So we finally just walked out. I did stop by the host stand and asked for the manager. The manager comes up and I explained what happened. He seemed like I was bothering him or something. WTF? So... you know... we will NEVER go there again! Shame since we love pubs where we can hang out on a nice day and have a few drinks - too bad and so sad for them!
(1)Lupe D.
This is a really nice restaurant/bar - great location and great patio. We were here on a Saturday afternoon, got seated right away. Service was great - the host and our server were both awesome. There were a lot of families at this time - although I know that at night, I've seen this place overcrowded with college-aged kids (I can say call them kids, I'm 40+). Anyway, everyone at our table ordered burgers, with slightly different toppings. Gotta say, watch out if you plan on getting additional toppings - there is a charge - if you're not careful, you may end up with a $20 burger. As far as the taste, everyone at the table agreed that the burgers were very, very good. I had cheddar and bacon on my Angus burger. It was cooked perfectly, the cheese and bacon were delicious. The only thing is that it seemed a bit small for a $10+ burger. This price would get me a monster burger, of equally good taste, at some of my favorite burger places in the City. Nevertheless, it was really good. The fries and vinegar chips were ok - definitely nothing to write home about - but not bad either. Still on the fence as to whether or not I would return. There are so many options in this area.. hmmm, gotta think about this a little bit. To be continued....
(3)Joseph W.
Beautiful Sunday August evening on Patio. Service and recommendations were excellent. T Mac n Cheese with Gouda and steak bits was the winner, Cuban was great as well. Expansive craft beer and wine list made for a great dinner. Reasonable prices.
(4)Mike Q.
Unfortunately when I went here I had a bad experience. A very unprofessional staff and manager with my visit. The bar had a great scenic placement in the heart of downtown Naperville. This is probably the only positive it has going for it. The food is subpar at best and the men's bathroom is a disaster.
(2)Heidi K.
Although I haven't lived in Naperville long, even when I lived a few towns over I had never visited Jimmy's. I always knew it as a rowdy bar, with motorcycles lined up outside during the summer and well frankly... it just didn't seem like my kind of place. But they apparently have revamped the place with a new menu and management. After visiting the open house at Naper Settlement for our upcoming December wedding, the fiance suggested we stop in for a Bloody Mary. I'm not one to turn down a Bloody, so off we went. We asked to be seated in a booth, which we were granted. It was a little after 3 p.m. on a Sunday afternoon and the place was relatively empty, so they had no issue accomodating our request. The first thing I noticed was the Bloody Mary bar setup. And yes, we were seated right next to it! We immediately decided to partake in their $5 Bloody Mary bar option, which is available on Sundays from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. We were brought two glasses with a generous amount of vodka in them, and took off to make our drinks. The Bloody Mary bar has a variety of hot and steak sauces, among other tasty treats. Garnishes include pepperjack and cheddar cheese cubes, lemon and lime wedges, pickle spears, celery stalks, olives, and a few other items. You also have a choice between three different types of Bloody Mary mixes. It was fun to create our own drinks; we both ended up making two each during our visit. I had dinner planned that night, so we opted for either appetizers or a light entree. I decided upon the Duck Tacos (2), which come topped with cherry, chipotle, sour cream, and an apple/jicama slaw. The fiance chose a Three Cheese flatbread, which has mozzarella, parmesan, goat cheese, pesto, tomato, and basil. Not a fan of tomato, he ordered his flatbread without them. Our food arrived in a relatively short time. His flatbread, while smelling heavenly, was quite burn on the edges. Still edible, but he was disappointed. My tacos were good. I mean, I've never had duck so I don't know how it's suppose to taste (like chicken?). They were fun to try, but I'm not sure I'd get them again. For those of you with a sweet tooth, they feature desserts from Chef Terrell Cole of Dark Horse Pastries. Their meats are of the grass fed variety; their chicken is free range and they boast fresh seafood. The prices are about what you'd expect to pay in Naperville for similar items. Overall, our waiter (I've forgotten his name) was wonderful- he checked up on us often enough, but not too much where he was being a pest. The Bloody Mary bar was fun, and their menu has interesting options. It was a pricey outing though, so if we go back, it won't be until well after our wedding.
(3)Jeramiah G.
i used to be a regular until they switched up the menu and chef. Food: Jimmy's is trying to turn a sports bar into a regular restaurant but still keeping the sports bar atmosphere. It is not working. Everything but the beer is overpriced. The ONLY reason I come here is to have their craft beer selection. It is $12 for a regular burger and $10 for crappy hummus. Don't eat here just drink here if that. Sports: Watching sports has also been a complete bust here. I went to watch Game 2 of the Blackhawks vs Lightening and the projector was all messed up. It was giving us a headache and I asked the hostess and our waitress to have someone fix it. No one went to fix the projector after 40 minutes. I was sitting right under it and I could not believe it. There are 4 TVs in the corners of the main dinning area but it isn't pleasant to look up and watch the TVs especially when you are facing the projector. I would recommend you avoid jimmy's if you want to save money and not be pissed off from poor service and overpriced food. You can find good beer somewhere else. Trust me.
(1)Aaron B.
Stopped there to eat and was waiting at the hostess stand when there were 8+ tables that were empty on the patio. Asked the hostess why we were waiting when there was open tables. She informed me that the manager requested to hold up seating people because they were short handed. That's a first, never heard that excuse before !!! Needless to say, we left and went to Q-BBQ and were treated very welcome. Thank You Q-BBQ for being professional and taking care of your customers. So long Jimmies- I'll be taking my business elsewhere.
(1)Sam M.
With so many other options around I wish our group had chosen another place. Sitting in their back room which was almost 55 degrees. Apparently management wants to save money on the heating bill in the winter. At least that is what the bartender said. We waited for the server almost 20 min and finally had to go get her to take our order. Maybe if the owner and manager spent more time with the staff teaching some servers they would have enough business to afford to hear the entire place in winter.
(1)Jeff D.
This place is the worst place down town Naperville rude employees manager is an idiot food is cold and taste horrible the only reason I even gave them a star is because of their location of this place was located anywhere else it would've been out of business
(1)Sonia L.
Nice location--that's the star. Otherwise...no.
(1)Brat F.
I revisited Jimmy's and it must have changed management because its bad. Our sandwiches were tasteless and my mixed drink tasted severely watered down. The only reason to go here is the outside patio because its like they were trying really hard but were failing.
(2)Wylie P.
If I could give this place 5 smoldering turds I absolutely would. Service was incomparably terrible, and I didn't even have food. Got a few drinks and that was enough to make me want to go home and end myself with a drano and coke. The waitress was indifferent and impersonal despite serving 2 possibly 3 tables of what I can only describe as legitimate small parties of non-divas. I ordered a red bull vodka made with ketel and asked what it would set me back. She said $7. The first one was made ok, the second one good, and the third was absurdly sweet 90% red bull I'd journey to say. After having three I close out my bill and she charged more than $9 a piece? I confronted her about it, and she said there was an upcharge for red bull, when I specifically asked her earlier what the cost of A VODKA RED BULL MADE WITH KETEL WAS and she said $7. I'm a college kid and simply do not have massive amounts of disposable drink income after my weekly escorts and ice cream expeditions. I don't expect this level of anti-service even at a dingy dive bar in the depths of Hades. Or from an escort with no eyes ears or limbs. Believe me I've been there and it's rough. I gave said anti-waitress a 50c tip because she had eyes and ears and limbs and everything and still managed to be less enchanting than said escort.
(1)Ash K.
Sports grill setting, some flat screen TVs inside the restaurant. Summer time the outdoor patio is a nice place to enjoy the weather. When asked the waiter about draft beer selection, I was told it's listed on the board she does not really know as it changes frequently. She sat down while I went through some beers with no suggestions on what's available. Mixed drink order that was ordered was never fulfilled - I had to remind her as she forgot to place the order :) This place is good for miller or bud light drinkers, their selection as well as service staff sucks, waiters need to be trained!
(2)Jacob C.
Great atmosphere to eat and have a few drinks. Great craft beer selection; I had the pulled pork sandwich. it's good but I think a maybe a smaller bun and more BBQ sauce, overall I would go again.
(4)Scott S.
Our group was turned away by the bouncer because 2 people still had their drink wristbands on from Last Fling. Really? Fine, we went someplace else. Place used to be more friendly. Not going back.
(1)Jessica B.
Service was great. The hostess was very friendly. We were greeted promptly. Our waiter was great. Food was good. Drinks were good as well. Prices are a bit much for the suburbs but then again it is Downton Naperville, so everything is a bit more. Would go back.
(3)Rona H.
Came here on a weekday evening with a friend. I had the turkey burger, which was okay. The french fries were better than the turkey burger. I also had the chocolate mousse dessert, and it was honestly kind of so-so.. But stars for the outdoor seating, the outdoor ambiance, and service was great!
(4)Cecilia V.
Jimmy's is our go to spot! We absolutely love it here. We moved here last summer from the City. We haven't been super impressed with good food anywhere in Naperville. Our saying is now "it's good for Naperville". With that said, Jimmy's is good. Not just for this town but overall. We've eaten here quite a few times, our meals have always been delicious. Our staples are the grilled mahi mahi tacos and the pan chicken with potatoes. The sliders are yummy too. Love the on variety of beers on tap. I've heard people say the food is not good. I don't know how far back that impression goes because the food is excellent......especially for a bar. I'd recommend to anyone to try Jimmy's. We bring our 2.5yo all of the time too. Great spot overall. Love.
(5)Odonis S.
When I walked in the security was rude asking for my ID. It was open seating and we picked a table. My girlfriend I already knew what we wanted to drink. She went to the bathroom and I though I would have a server come take our order but no. She came from the bathroom and nobody helped us. This is about 15 after sitting down. Let me remind you there is barely nobody in there eating. All kind of servers walking past our table not saying a word to us. Next thing you know 30 minutes goes by and still nothing. So I left and on my way out, I told one of the guys by the door. He acted like I was a threat and had to tell one of his buddy's to help him out. I didn't make a scene of anything just a little angry of how long we was there. So let me say that this place was racist. The don't serve African American!! It's a bad restaurant to go to anyway!!
(1)Stefanie W.
It's patio season again which means I'll be up for Jimmy's whenever I'm in the area. Jimmy's has THE patio in downtown Naperville. Big, busy, in the heart of the action and with awesome huge umbrellas! So why the two stars? For this caveat: DRINKS ONLY. This place is pretty gross. I've tried their food numerous times and nothing they could shake out of a Restaurant Depot bag of frozen whatevers or fry up on their grill has made me think, "Mmmm...gotta have that again!" Plus, from the lipstick on their glasses to the general impression of things...my guess is that it's pretty scary in the back. The last meal I ever had there was last summer on the patio...a salad. The plate was dirty and if that wasn't enough, there was a big, black, curly hair smack dab in the middle. I pointed it out to our waitress and she quickly moved to replace it. New salad...clean plate...got to the bottom and....WHAT'S THIS??? It was THE HAIR. She had simply flipped my old salad onto a clean plate. I circled it with my finger in the dressing and wrote "WTF" next to it. Oddly, our bill never came. Filthy dishes...filthy practices...waitresses who do this sort of thing... No thanks on food. Thankfully, you can't mess up a bottle of beer!
(2)Israel S.
This place sucks. We came here with a larger group of about 18 on a beautiful Saturday only to experience some of the worst service ever. You would think that a restaurant in such a prime location would have better service than this. We waited over 20 minutes just to get our waitress to the table, let alone get some drinks. After getting iced tea with no ice and again waiting forever to have our waitress take our order we asked for a manager. He ending up being our server for the rest of the meal. The food was fine but the service was overwhelmingly poor. Two in our party never even got their food. I will never be back. This place needs major help.
(1)Krystle H.
Service was slow. We ordered the Mediterranean chicken skewers which were supposed to come with tzatziki sauce. When the food came out, there was no sauce. We asked the waitress, she took over 5-8 mins to come back and tell us that they ran out of sauce. We ordered honey mustard instead, they didn't bring it out until we asked for it a second time about 10 more mins later. Then we finally started eating the chicken and the inside was raw. Thankfully the manager apologized after we asked to speak to her and she did take it off of our bill. I don't blame the waitress at all (it looked like she was by herself), but it was disappointing that it took so long for anything and that the food was not cooked. We will not be coming back.
(1)Karma K.
Jimmy's is trying to reinvent itself. They changed up the menu so they're acting all fancy now. Service is hit or miss. Sometimes you'll get a spot-on server but several times I feel like my server had too many tables because he/she would disappear for a while and then run back, give us our food and run away again. It made me a bit stressed. I preferred their old menu. I feel like it had more options and most of what I had was good, not great. I also think (not sure) that they did away with their Sunday brunch and bloody mary bar. Doing away with a bloody mary bar makes me very sad indeed. The reason for 3 stars is because they have the absolute best patio to people watch in the summertime. And, the bikers line their bikes up out front so it looks way cool and I pretend I'm a hipster. ;-)
(3)Janine K.
During the summer months, this place is always THE happening hot spot of downtown Naperville. At any given time you drive past the intersection of this bar and the outside is packed...ALWAYS! There is a large outdoor area, a bar area, and an eating area - the place may appear small from the outside but it's a pretty decent sized place. As for my visits here - they've only been in the winter. I came here once for a greasy New Years day cheeseburger...I wouldn't say they have the best burgers in town but they were fine. You can get coupons for this place sometimes in the local clipper magazine. My second visit was this past weekend, being St Patrick's Day weekend...the staff were great, the place wasn't too packed, and they even poured our cans of Miller Lite into pint glasses and made us green beer! I like this place...I'll keep coming back here and maybe join the crowd outside this summer.
(4)Robert P.
Had a date over at Hugo's nearby. While walking around, we thought we'd stop at Jimmy's for a quick drink and to use the restroom. Upon being carded at entry, some little kid bouncer told me I had had too much to drink before arriving there. I had had a glass of wine with dinner, several hours before, and was never intoxicated at any point in the evening. I told him what I was really thinking, and we went across the street to a much better bar, which I regrettably didn't get the name of.
(1)William G.
They boast the biggest patio in Naperville. Woo-hoo. Points for effort. They are under new management and recently revamped their menu, but the food is tastier, but still mediocre. Biggest gripe--the portion to cost ratio is off. For instance, their mahi fish tacos; you'll receive a big plate with three small tacos (simply one small piece of fried fish and some marinated cabbage), some dipping sauce and...that's it. No rice. No beans. It's appetizer sized at best. Also, the corn tortillas were straight out of the package and not warmed (guys, you have to warm them or they break and fall apart). $13? C'mon. Same day...How about a simple Cobb salad? Boring, dry, bland. No unique touch. Not even a good dressing. Costly. My buddy had a burger and fries which looked appetizing, however he pointed out the bun was dry and the meat was overcooked. He liked the fries. Very typical. An unrelated take-out lunch: Tomato basil soup: runny and flavorless. Close to hot tomato juice. $8?!? Bartender was unfriendly and put out by my presence. We had high hopes and have tried, and re-tried Jimmy's, but it still isn't cutting the mustard. Adjust the costs and it might be worth a nice day or evening on their patio.
(2)Nathan C.
The burgers were awesome, amazing beer selection. This place will be a regular post-up spot. I went with my wife and 2yr old daughter. Probably more of a place for me and the guys. But they make it work for everyone.
(4)Suzanne Z.
Large patio, but dumb rules on how you can pay- only one card allowed per table. If you sit on the edge of the patio, be prepared for gawkers- young and old. Service remained consistent even on a busy Friday night. Drink prices aren't amazing, but that's Naperville for you! They sometimes have live music, which ended up being pretty decent. Have not tried food since the new management picked up. Not sure if I want to.
(2)Chuck S.
My wife and I came in and approached there podium and spoke to the girls there about sitting in the bar area. They just said there are no seats. Ok so we stand around for 5 minutes and a couple gets up from a high top so we sit down. The girls at the podium rush us and tell my wife and I that we needed to be on a list. They were very rude and we will probably not come back.
(1)Ron L.
Not sure what happened to this place, but the food is AWFUL! This is coming from a guy who likes "airplane food". I'm the person who could eat cardboard with salt on it and tell you how good it is. Jimmy's food is literally inedible. How can you manage to destroy a simple burger or a reuben sandwich? If you just want a beer and to sit on the patio, then it's ok. Be sure to eat before you get there.
(1)Mv B.
Great burger! Perfectly cooked and just delicious. The tuna tartare was really good too.
(5)Erick R.
Jimmy's Grill always has great wait staff, food, and craft beer selection. Whenever we indulge in the food, we always have a good meal. On a Friday or Saturday night when we want a chill atmosphere with some great craft beers then we head on over here. It is always a quick bar staff and friendly all around.
(5)Jeff J.
Worst experience I've ever had at a bar. Bouncers and servers were extremely rude. First they didn't let my friend in because of his Arab name (born and raised in Illinois). Then they insisted we were there to cause trouble when we had barely walked in. It's not worth supporting a business that is prejudice. Just don't go.
(1)Matthew G.
Awesome night out!! From the moment we walked in we were greeted with a smile and I was blown away with the new upgraded TVs and decor! The service was on point and I was very impressed with the recommendations from our server. They have number of hand crafted draft beers that are rotated in and out weekly and our server helped us pair our beers with our meal! We started with a bowl of homemade soup to warm up and then each got a burger which was absolutely amazing!! Can't wait to go back try the salmon or rib-eye next time!! All in all it was a great night and I highly recommend checking it out!!
(5)Lorrie K.
Very good food. Felt like they updated their menu and had an educated chef. Not sure how bad it was before but I expected a biker dive bar and got really good food.
(4)Lynn M.
Definitely much better with new management! Went here with a group and ordered burgers... All delicious! Our waitress was awesome, and very helpful with substitutions. Only downside is they can't split up checks.
(4)Ellen M.
This is one of those times, where I am annoyed that Yelp forces you to leave one star. My mom, cousin, bff and I stopped here for a few drinks before heading back to the city..and since it was one of the first nice days of the year, it was packed. We were sitting inside the bar area, and while the server wasn't great, we never expected our experiences taking such a drastic turn towards total crap. We were finishing our second round of drinks, but my mom was in a hurry, so she left us $40 cash. When we got the bill, it was around $60 dollars, so we put in the two twenties and two cards...well, the server comes back about ten minutes later...and each card is charged for $29 dollars. We waited a good additional fifteen minutes for the server to come back to take the receipts, and when I tried to ask her why the cards were charged for so much when we left cash, she got VERY defensive... I was adamant that we left cash, and instead of being apologetic, she had the nerve to say "oh hey you are some scary girls"...all because we demanded that check be corrected? A manager finally comes over, of course does not apologize for what happened (or the server's attitude), cannot show that he voided the transaction, so just hands us $40 in cash to make us go away, I assume. THEN, as we are walking out, another manager comes over, said he voided the charges, ASKS FOR THE CASH BACK....and now of course, two weeks later, the cards were of course charged for the incorrect, full amount. Maybe she did lose the money, who knows...but somehow I don't think a server who made an honest mistake would be so quick to jump down our throats...Between her, the terrible attitudes from the managers AND lack of apologies, I will never set foot in Jimmy's again....and I worked at a very busy bar in the city for two years, so I get stuff happens...but basically own it, and don't be jerks. I just wish I had had more than two glasses of wine, so my nerves would have been calmer during the whole debacle.
(1)Melodie M.
I have only been to Jimmy's in the summertime and the food and service are EXCELLENT! It's always jam packed, so be sure to arrive with time to wait if you are wanting to sit outside-- which I highly recommend!
(5)Shelley H.
I seriously hate this place. I have been here numerous times and I am yet to have a good experience. The food is not good and totally overpriced. Also, the waiters are unfriendly and downright rude! I went for my last time in June of 2013 and decided that I will never go back!!! There are SO many better places to go in downtown Naperville!
(1)Sharon T.
Watched the Bears game here...great tv's both inside and out, yummy food especially the sliders, great drinks and top of the line server, Colleen. I was very impressed and I don't impress easily. We'll be back for sure. Would have liked to see more people watching the game...come on, people! Also, order some heat lamps.
(4)Paul G.
Just left here 2 hours ago, and I am not impressed with the new Jimmy's. First, let me say we were unaware it had changed. 25 min wait to start, not unheard of on the weekends, but didn't look like tables were full. Sat down ordered 4 waters and one drink. That came within 5 mins. However, after that it was as if our table didn't exist. Ordered 1 beer and it took 20 mins to get. Meanwhile 2 tables who sat down 15 mins after us were already eating. Now we hadn't even been asked to order yet. Once we ordered it took another 20 mins for 2 salads, a grilled cheese, & 1 medium burger. Now I will say the burger was good, but not 12.50 good. Seems to be that Jimmy's tried to get trendier and fancy but left out the good service and common sense. $67 for what we had seems a bit much.
(1)Nari L.
Came here with a few friends for some late night drinks. They have a great beer selection which is always great! We ordered the hummus plate to just munch on to drink and it was really good! Their outdoor patio was just perfect! It got pretty busy as more time went by and people were standing around with drinks in their hands probably hoping that a table would open up.
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