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    Jim Dennys

    4.2 (97 reviews)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    JIM DENNYS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    The American burger
    Nicole B.

    I saw the positive reviews on Yelp and always enjoyed the food at the owner's previous restaurant so I knew it was going to be good. The ambiance was mostly original , we enjoyed sitting indoors at the counter. Surprisingly it was fairly quiet on a Friday evening. I think we may have missed the lunch crowd. A few people came in to order non-alcoholic drinks to go. Another group enjoyed their food in the spacious outdoor patio . My friend ordered the American cheese bacon burger with a side of French fries. I ordered the shrimp Po Boy with a side of onion rings. Sides are a separate order and a charge starting at $6. The owner said she was out of her beers on tap, and low on alcohol but she did have Coors Light and enough vodka to make me a lemon drop which surprisingly hit! My Po Boy was literally the best I have ever had. The shrimp were large, lightly battered, crispy and perfectly seasoned. Served on a semisweet roll with lettuce and tomatoes and a tarter sauce style spread. Simply scrumptious! My friend enjoyed his cheese burger and fries as well. The service was completely professional, and efficient. That delicious PoBoy will definitely bring me back.

    American w fries.  Perfection!
    Rich H.

    Craving a good burger so i checked yelp and jim denny popped up. I remember days of old going her for the hubcap pancakes. Saw a pic of the american and knew i needed to try it. Walked in to a cool welcoming CLEAN restaurant. It was 4 pm so not quite dinner time suited me fine. Knew what i wanted and placed my order. American w fries The gal offered me a glass of cold water while i waited. Now that was a cool refreshing old fashioned hospitable gesture which i really appreciated. I dont drink sodas or alcohol so that really hit the spot. About 10 mine later i get my food wrapped up in a togo container w napkins and ketchup. 5 stars so far Tear into the fries first snd they were piping hot. Freshly cooked. Love it. Perfectly seasoned and crispy. Burger looked so good. The bun was so soft and not soggy at all. Hate a soggy bun. Took my first bite and boom, This is what i was craving. Cheese perfectly cooked bacon seasoned just right Top tier burger in my book. I thoroughly enjoyed the food service and ambiance of spot! A must try while downtown or visiting the city. Thank you for such good food and your hospitality!

    Outside the restaurant amd sign
    Kathy W.

    I have wanted to come here first years. I am elated that I was able to me the new owner. She is awesome! The food was sooo good. I can't wait until the next time I go. Will be getting the double and fries or maybe try something new!!

    Natanya G.

    What a cute spot for a delicious burger!! I have never visited before. So happy I did! We sat at the old fashioned bar. Super friendly service by owner, N'Gina. Menu was simple but offered exactly what we went there for! My burger and fries were delicious! Fries extremely fresh and hot! Burger patty was generously sized. Super yummy! I love a woman owned business! Can't wait to go back!

    Patrick S.

    Jim Denny's is an excellent choice. Everything on the menu looks amazing! I had The American, and it was delicious. The burger was fried just right, and it was put together with care. My only complaint is that they gave me only one patty, but I suppose I could have spoken up. The fries are cooked perfectly, salted just right. The counter is nostalgic, I love it! Give this place a try!

    Outside of Jim-Denny's
    Robin F.

    If you know, you know! Just in case you don't, I will explain.. 4th stop on tour and this is definitely a must try spot. It's a small spot, but the taste of the food had big bold flavor!! We enjoyed a chicken/bacon sandwich top with lettuce, pickles and homemade ranch served with a side of fries. (I opted to remove bacon). The owners were very friendly. Take out is available and atmosphere has that diner feel. AMAZING!! No wonder they run out of food be closing. I definitely enjoyed the food.

    Outside so cute!
    Betty J.

    I absolutely love this place every time I'm in Sacramento. I try to go at least once. So far, I have only had the burger because the cheeseburger is one of the best I have ever eaten! I have sent many of my coworkers to eat over there and I'm being told that the codfish sandwich is incredible so that's next on my list. I will say I'm a little disappointed in the onion rings. They taste good. They're just not as crispy as I would like. You can sit either inside which is small diner counter seating or you can sit outside. There is a patio area with wooden tables and chairs and some umbrellas. I prefer sitting outside on a nice day. Just make sure you are able to grab an umbrella table. the sun gets really hot out there . I think the operating hours need to be updated. My friend went over there on Monday and said they were closed and he was really sad about it.

    Makayla J.

    Torn between sharing this gem with the world and gatekeeping this place to myself. Today I tasted the best burger and fries to ever grace my tongue. I never thought I would be amazed by fries but they proved me wrong. Not only were they salted, they were garlicky and PACKED with flavor in each and every bite. The burger was swimming with big savory flavors from the salty cheddar cheese to the two thick seasoned beef patties and hot link. The sauce was dripping from the burger. The coleslaw added a little bit of a crunch. The cheese was so melty that it was dripping from the burger right along with the sauce. Still wrapping my mind around the flavors I witnessed. The only thing that could've excelled my expectations would've been a hint of sweetness like a sweet heat bbq sauce that would've provided a spicy sweet twang to the burger. That would've done the burger in, even without it, still the best I've ever tasted. I challenge every other "best burger spot" to this one because in my mind as of now no one can top this one.

    Hotdog about $10
    Jackie N.

    We always pass by here but never went in. It's so closed to our house and my husband is a big burger place so for Father's Day he wanted to go here bc he heard that the owner from south recently took over this spot. There are tons of seatings outside and maybe 7-8 seats at the bar. They pump A lot of AC so we decided to sit outside. Although it was hot, there are covers on top to block out the sun for us. If they can add misters that would be such as experience. The problem with sitting outside is that you might have to deal with more animals than you'd like. While sitting out here, I had a few flies landed on me. There was a spider webbing around as well. We got here at 12pm and there was parking meter on the Sunday is free. We walked to the front, ordered and then took a seat outside. I recommend this bc this spot is small and there was only 1 staff in the front. Again I recommend walking to the bar and order and then go sit outside if you want to sit outdoors. The food is great. We got an American burger $12, the shrimp po boy $15/16 (I don't remember the exact number), and a hot dog for our daughter $10. The shrimp po boy is good but a bit small for $15/16. If i come back I'm getting the burger. We also got a garlic fries which wasn't too garlicky. It was more like here are some fries and they put 2tbsp of garlic mix on top. I think it's $6. Our bill came out to be $48 ish dollars before tips. Overall, I recommend coming a little early bc they ran out a few items on the menu but when in doubt I recommend 100% to get the American burger.

    Marissa F.

    On the way to Tahoe we stopped by Jim Dennys for lunch and will definitely be our go-to stop from now on! The burgers were delicious, well-flavored and juicy. The salad was yummy thanks to cornbread croutons and well fried chicken. And the pancakes were fluffy and packed with cinnamon! The best part was that the owner, N'Gina, provided amazing service. She was friendly, amazing with our kids, and magically conjured up four seats for all of us. Great service, warmth and efficiency, delicious food- what more could you ask for??

    The bird
    Corey W.

    Came in and had the all American double smash burger and the bird is the word. My lord, they were absolutely incredible. Also, best onion rings you'll ever have. I really wish I took photos to post but honestly I was too hungry. Fortunately I will be returning so I'll take some pics then! Come in and support N'Gina she's so incredibly awesome and her food is the best.

    The kitchen
    James R.

    The name Jim Dennys evokes the burger history of Sacramento. N'Gina has taken the spirit and nostalgia of Jim Dennys and moved it forward. When we ate here, we got the American Burger, the Southern Daddy, the Bird is the Word, the Tejas hot dog, the garlic fries, the onion rings, the Grown Ass Wings, and a few sodas. I will say the service here isn't the focus. They do take your order at the table as opposed to N'Gina's previous restaurant, but the service still needs help. The $3 cans of soda showed up slightly below room temp but not cold enough to enjoy on their own. One of us didn't get a soda and it took our server 10 minutes to bring it while the other 3 of us had ours. And it was slammed (about 2pm in the afternoon). The highlights were the Grown Assorted wings and the classic cheeseburger. The wings were seasoned very well, crispy and the wings are full wings (not segmented). The cheeseburger here needed to be good to honor the name Jim Denny and it does. The Frida and the onion rings were good. The fried chicken sandwich was good. The Southern Daddy was not as successful. The hot link could have been more punchy and all the stuff on there just muffled together. Less would be more with this option. The Tejas hot dog was a let down. Overall, I do like this place and I hope they really look at what's working on the menu and what isn't so they can thrive.

    Hey Papi and a side of brussels
    Lynn H.

    I heard that Miss N'Gina Guyton revamped this spot and I knew I just had to stop in. She doesn't disappoint!! Hubs and I sat at the indoor bench area for a while and admired the old signs for 25 cent food items. Crazy! We decided to ultimately take our meal outside. We chatted with the waitress about the 90's R&B they had playing and it turns out it was her Playlist! I love that, they were serving up some throwbacks that I hadn't heard in a while. The outdoor area is small so if you're not on the patio proper, you're kind of in a parking lot. I figure this is a temporary solution till they get stuff squared away, but don't let that be a deterrent. The food is delicious! Hubs got the fried chicken sando and onion rings. The fried chicken is always delicious, but the onion rings were perfection. Fried to a nice crunch, mildly sweet but not overwhelmingly so. I loved the Hey Papi, even though it's not the most beautiful presentation and definitely messy. The brussels sprout app is so good - cooked to al dente with nice color on the outside. The aioli is a perfect accompaniment. Can't wait to be back when they get their liquor license and try other stuff!

    Side of the building. One.of my new favorites

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    The food, the service and people are all amazing! I definitely plan to go back the next time I'm in downtown Sacramento!

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