We are never disappointed at Jimmy's. And, sometimes our favorite eatery gets attention from world travelers. Recently a friend was coming to visit. We sent him links to three great Herndon eateries. He responded, "Oh, Jimmy's has the menu with the most to offer." Fast forward, we're at JOTT - I order my fav - the Buffalo Wrap...so good! Hubs orders his fav - the Philly Cheesesteak. Our friend, the world traveler ordered the noodle soup - which he devoured - and, the salmon salad. He clearly enjoyed his meal. A few days later, he's traveling again and reviewed a meal at a place in another town, in another country... "The salmon was just OK. (If you want salmon, you are better off going to Jimmy's Tavern in Herndon!) We couldn't agree more. read more

Jimmys Old Town Tavern - MarciBoCu with friends enjoying JOTT. - American Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

Lots of space and rooms here. Beef sandwich was awesome. Love the dipping sauce. Portions are slightly smaller than what you would get elsewhere. Great service and fun place to watch the game. . read more

I've wanted to visit Jimmy's for a while after reading about it in some Buffalo Bills' groups on Social Media and WOW !!! The vibe of this place immediately draws you right in! The staff are THE coolest ever. Austin P was our server and he is a ROCKSTAR! Then there is the whole reason we came here, the food! We had Mozzarella Sticks and Spinach Artichoke Dip to start. TheMozz Sticks were HUGE! The dip was the cheesiest I've ever had. Next we had 2 different Cheesesteaks, a South Philly and a Jersey/Philly; the Buffalo Platter and a Beef on a Weck. Amazing! Exactly what we were craving! You nailed the Weck Bun and your horseradish is legit! OH and the Coleslaw, spot on! This is definitely a new spot for us! read more

I will start by saying my s/o and I stumbled across Jimmys after an event. First, there's plenty of parking across the street (Municipal parking). You'll cross the street back into Jimmys. It has a bar type feel, with the actual bar right as you enter. We got seated by the window and ordered a platter, cheesesteak, and poutine. My goodness- when I say the food is made with love, I am not kidding. There are so many restaurants in the DMV area, and what I've noticed is that a lot of the food is just okay and expensive. Jimmys has really affordable dishes, generous portions, and the taste and quality are there. We loved the cheesesteak and poutine. I was thoroughly surprised. Simi was our server and she was so kind, knowledgeable of the menu, and just all around great energy. We are looking forward to coming back to Herndon just to make sure we hit up Jimmys again! read more

Jimmys Old Town Tavern - American Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

The Beef on weck was good. The wings, total yum!! The beer!!! We loved this tavern!! Great food, great fun!!! Go Bills!! read more

Jimmys Old Town Tavern - American Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

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I wasn't sure what to think when I walked in. The first thing I noticed was the smell of smoke when I opened the door. Thankfully, smoking is confined to the bar. The dining room is smoke-free. The ambiance is Buffalo NY. I had the Buffalo platter which included wings, a beef-on-weck sandwich, kielbasa, and pierogies. All delicious and for a reasonable price. The mango cart wheat beer was one of the best beers I've ever had. Service was quick and friendly with the exception of getting the check. We had to flag down the waiter to ask for it. To be fair, he was pretty busy. I would have been bothered much more if the food was slow. read more

Jimmys Old Town Tavern - Exterior - American Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

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Best bar in NOVA. Amazing food. Try the Buffalo sampler with pierogies. The wings are awesome. The bar itself it awesome. Exactly what a hometown bar should be. The service is amazing and killer bartenders. This is the type of place where they remember your name and what you drink. A must go to. read more

If you're a bills fan you'll love this place. They also happen to have the most authentic buffalo wings and sauce outside of NY.

Really solid local bar spot with yes, the best buffalo wings I've ever tried. Came in on a busy Saturday- they had the backyard bumping with a live band, the side area was all taken for a political event, so we sat at the bar. The server was attentive and cool, never rushing us but never disappearing for too long. The Guinness pours werent the best but its not an Irish bar. The buffalo wings, both mild and medium, were perfectly saucy and crispy with a good quality meat used. The potato skins shouldn't be slept on either, they were quite tasty and cheesy. We did get two mains, the chili mac and the chicken parm sub. Both were pretty mid- not bad but not as amazing as the appetizers. The chili mac should have been made on actual spaghetti and I think it would jazz it up. The chicken parm sub was good but too dry. Overall good service, good vibes, amazing apps. read more

The restaurant is a huge Bills team fan, gives sports vibes, locals all around. We went for a friends birthday dinner - The food was overall okay, nothing spectacular & it didnt really stick out. We ordered the hottest wings and there was literally no spice to it. Service was ok too, our server was nice but very slow. We had to flag him down a couple of times just to order or get refills. The cool part was in the back, at night theres an outdoor bar with super loud music and full of people having a great time. They even have outdoor heaters which i greatly appreciated. Overall its a bit out the way for me, and probably wouldnt go back unless we are in the area. read more

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A good bar for Buffalo fans - they are all-in. The food they do well is wings: Buffalo wings in the style of the Anchor Bar. I prefer Duffs, but these are still pretty yummy.. read more

Jimmys Old Town Tavern - A Buffalo bar in Northern Virginia - American Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

If you're looking for hometown food, Jimmy's is the place to go! I'm from Rochester and whenever we have a craving for a high quality bar food and a great selection Jimmys is it. Have a great atmosphere both inside and out. The beef on Wick is a real deal. read more

Wow. I wish I could give 6 stars. This place is the perfect neighborhood bar. The food is outstanding and priced very well. Probably the best cheesesteak in the area. Their food is only rivaled by their staff. When you arrive the bartender will introduce themselves ask your name and then never forget it or what you are having to drink. Seriously I felt like a regular on my first visit. Don't sleep on this place. read more

A random FB post lead us to Jimmy's which is about 30 minutes away from us in Arlington. We first went on a Saturday afternoon and enjoyed a beef on a weck (basically a Buffalo version of a French Dip) it comes with fries, cole slaw and pickle - it was excellent and only $13 (Feb 2026). We returned the following Saturday night for their Prime Rib special- 10 oz prime rib, baked potato and vegetables plus choice of soup or salad - again excellent and for only $19 (larger portion is a few dollars more). Good choice of beer and wine, friendly staff and overall good vibe. Free parking in the municipal lot a block away. Next time we'll have to come for the live music. read more

Jimmys Old Town Tavern - Saturday Night Prime Rib - American Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

We here for lunch with a friend (been plenty of times) and never disappointed. Prompt and courteous service. Their cheesesteak is worth the hype. The pic speaks for itself. read more

Jimmys Old Town Tavern - Jimmy South Jersey with onions, green peppers, mushrooms and jalapeños. - American Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

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Stopped into the town to waste some time due to an accident on the inner loop of the beltway. Wanted to look through the antique that was above Jimmy's. The food was good. My wife had a pastrami sandwich, I just got wings. Everything was great. Might eat hear again in the spring when we can do some more exploring in the area. read more

This place is seriously epic. Grab a chair and tell Elliott the bartender you want a Philly cheesesteak wit WIZ add mushrooms, pint of Vienna Lager, and a shot of Jameson. This is one of the best meals I've had in a minute, the cheesesteak is legit, this is better than the shops in Philadelphia, the portion and flavor are on point. Each bite into that Amoroso roll you can hear an eagles fan complaining about something, it's that authentic. I like Herndon. God Bless America. read more

Jimmys Old Town Tavern - Philly with mushrooms, Jameson and Vienna Lager. Outstanding meal! - American Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

Jimmy's is a great neighborhood bar and grill! Friendly staff, good, consistent food and awesome outdoor patio with heat lamps for the winter! Great place to watch a game or enjoy a meal or do some dancing on the weekends! It's a must visit spot in Herndon! read more

I was very disappointed with this place. The service wasn't great, but that wasn't my main expectation. What I did expect was much better food, and unfortunately it was very disappointing. If you decide to go, I would not recommend the Reuben--I received one with barely two slices of corned beef. read more

Jimmys Old Town Tavern - You can see the difference in the Rueben from the website picture and my actual Rueben. - American Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

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Tony is an amazing bartender who promotes an environment I look forward to come back to!!!

Especially for happy hour, and when they have specials, like the Friday fish fry or Saturday prime rib special. Services pretty prompt, and the food usually comes out hot. I like to eat an outdoor area when it's nice out. read more

Herndon Virginia is 22 miles from downtown DC with an urban suburban mix feel; a historic rail station depot, the NextStop theater and the one n only Jimmy's Old Town Tavern. Cheers is the one in Boston with the 'everyone knows your name' catch phrase but right here in Herndon, we have this amazing and warm establishment that aces that! I met the awesome owner Jimmy just before Thanksgiving when he was donating and dropping off a beautiful Thanksgiving feast at a business in Herndon, Virginia. He came across as a good guy with a big heart and a fun spirit. He mentioned that he had loads of family in the USMC and he was a big supporter of our military and veterans. His staff - I met bartenders Joshua, Gabriel and TJ - echo with the same level of care, kindness, enthusiasm and ultimate service. The moment I entered Jimmy's I felt the love and the great vibe. Gabriel and Josh gave me an awesome and friendly welcome and took really good care of me. The Friday fish fry was fantastic! The accompanying kielbasa and pierogis took it over the top. The gents kept my glass of soda refilled through the evening. We also enjoyed Sunday football watching the 49ers Eagles game with some amazing wings and an absolutely stellar grilled salmon over greens salad. Delicious foods, great specials, an owner with a beautiful heart, awesome prices, his team on the same wavelength, a wonderful local following, a calendar full of fun events including Trivia every week,, a great location on Elden St in downtown Herndon and our great flag flying outside - does not get any better! read more

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Great service and very good Cheese Steaks. The fries are way too salty! Almost inedible tbh. If you get fries, ask for light salt.

Had the Jimachos. That chili is on point, just the right heat and tad bit of sweetness. read more

Jimmys Old Town Tavern - Jimachos - American Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

WHAT I ATE - Virginia @ Jimmy's Old Town Tavern Herndon, VA For a great Prime Rib dinner under $20 (as of 2024) Jimmy's Old Town Tavern is hard to beat. The Prime Rib Special is only offered on Saturdays after 4PM and goes pretty fast. We once arrived at 7PM and found they had run out! This was our first, but not last time at Jimmy's so we had to try their Pierogies and Kielbasa which made a heavy after-dinner addition. The Chicken Stew and Crab Soup were also nicely done and would be great in the fall or winter. We've since been back for their Cheeseteak (rated the best in Northern Virginia!) and their Friday Fried Cod special. All were great! Service was quick and our server was very attentive and knowledgeabe of the menu items. The restaurant itself has a quiet Dining area, a more bustling Bar area, and a rowdy Beer Garden. Jimmy's is now on our list for weekend dinners. VIDEO LINK: https://youtu.be/BI9vDD1Qg5U read more

Need my Pub Burger fix for lunch. Jimmy's is a local tavern that has been a local spot for all ages. The play list speaks for itself. I walked into the Grease hit song "Summer Nights" and the staff was on point singing it. My All American Burger was cooked Medium Rare, the way I like it. French Fries were cooked well and crunchy. I hate floppy soggy fries. Will definitely come back in the evening. read more

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It's been a long time since I have been in Jimmys. I was in Herndon for an errand and was craving a burger and a beer. Jimmys was right there so I went in. I grabbed a seat at the bar and was immediately greeted by Leanne behind the bar. No Yeungling...boo. So I ordered a Devil's Backbone. Flavor is a bit different but cold on tap is refreshing. I'm already thinking burger so I decide on the all American burger with pepper jack and no tomato. Other folks at the bar had food and I could see the fries so that was a no brainer. Football highlights are on the TV so I'm watching that waiting. The place is a cozy size and I like the bar seating. Leanne is right there to grab a new glass and give me a DB refill when I'm empty. The burger and French fries are in front of me. The burger is cooked medium well, fries are crispy with jus the right amount of salt. The food is tasty and hot, fresh from the kitchen. Jimmys is a solid place for a bite or dinner with friends/buddies. Good beer/liquor selection, good service and easy parking. I'll be back. read more

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I've been to Jimmies countless times and every time I go I love it and say we should go more! I've had some of the most interesting conversations with neighborhood folks, some really good beer, amazing service always, and have made friends with a ton of dogs outside in the beer garden. The standout things to order at Jimmies are 1) the wings and 2) the fries (add vinegar!). If I had $1 for every time I said, "I'm not a fry person, but Jimmies fries are amazing" I would have a ton of money. I love the vibe of this bar. It's old school NY in nature and you can get the classic NY dishes, like beef on whick. It's always full of locals from the surrounding area and gives a neighborhood bar feel. Because the servers are all so friendly and act like you're a regular, you really feel like you belong there. There's more traditional "family seating" in the back (don't let this place fool you, it's rather large), there's the bar area, an area by the bar that's a restaurant and then the beer garden. Everything is reasonably priced, which is fantastic given the cost of living in this area. Even though I'm not a Buffalo Bills fan, I love Jimmies during football season. They always have several games on and the vibe is so fun! The food is great, the beer selection is good and cold, and the people are great. Go to Jimmies! read more

Halloween with Jimmy was great. This place is an old favorite. This time, though, we had a not-so-happy waiter taking care of us. He seemed annoyed whenever we asked for anything and just wasn't very pleasant. Still, not enough to ding this place, because everyone else was so nice, even the customers are wonderful. My friend ordered a rail scotch, and I guess it was happy hour because it was only about $4.50. I usually go out in D.C., where that same rail would be around $15. The food here is solid and super reasonable. I love the wings, nachos, salmon salad, and so many other dishes. Jimmy's is an institution in Herndon/Reston. read more

I've been going to Jimmy's for many, many years, mostly for lunch as I work very close to the restaurant. The staff is always friendly, Jimmy and Maureen are great. Maureen always welcomes me and my friends in and makes us feel at home. When you walk in Jimmy's you would never think the food is as good as it is, you'd think it's only wings and beers, but there is much more to Jimmy's than that. They have a large menu and I have tried many items on it. The appetizers are all good, my favorite being the poutine, which is the best in the Nova region in my opinion. The sandwiches- from the burgers, the philly cheesesteak and my personal favorite- the beef on weck, are all really good. I always get the beef on weck and I sub out the fries for poutine and then I need a nap when I get back to work, but I'm a happy SOB, that's for sure. The hidden gem is the prime rib, it's as good as you can find at most steakhouses and it is much cheaper. The vibe is always lively and when there is a big game on, you can have a great time watching and cheering with the crowd. Parking isn't great, but that's because there is always construction in the area. The wings are great, and they are what Jimmy's is known for, although like I said, Jimmy's is way more than wings. The only disappointments I've ever had is when I've come in for dinner with my family, my girls always ordered salads and they have been rough looking, limp, brownish lettuce and it doesn't look or taste very appetizing. Maybe they're better earlier in the day, but at dinner time they just don't look great. Beyond that, Jimmy's is, in my opinion, one of the best things about Nova and Herndon. Jimmy and his family also do so much for charity that they make you want to come in and support them. read more

Delicious food and beers, reasonable prices, and excellent service. Our server checked on us often and provided us with everything we needed while keeping our water glasses filled at all times. I got a Labatts Blue and their Chili Mac, which was delicious. What more could you ask for chili, beans, pasta, and cheese? We sat inside in the bar area at a high top, but the restaurant went on and on both inside and out at the large outdoor area. This restaurant is enormous, and the menu offers many good options. They have live music on certain days. I look forward to visiting again soon. read more

Saturday night Prime Rib. One of the best prime ribs I've had, comes with baked potato, veggie (or side of your choice-onion rings), and a salad for under $25. Super good! Got mine Togo but looks like a nice friendly place to eat even if you're alone. read more

Lovedddd the food! But loved the service even more Justin is the best.. Justin for the first time made some henny margaritas! 7+ to be exact! Justin was behind the bar running around but I never felt left out. The place is super chill and has some good music! I would definitely go back read more

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Jimmy's has great staff and Jimmy seems like a great guy. It is a staple in the northern virginia area!

We heard the wings were good, so we went. I ordered the wings medium and the poutine as the appetizer. Then for the entree I wanted to order the chili dogs. And wanted to finish it off with the pie. However, this isn't what ended up happening. At first, the service was good. The waitress came to our table to take our order. We got our drinks first and then ordered the appetizer. After that, we didn't see our waitress for 20 minutes. Then she was back on the room but visited the two tables next to us several times. Bringing them food, taking their order for additional food, checking on them. But did not come to our table until 40 minutes had passed. I'm not one to track down my waiter because I'm here to enjoy myself. Not track and have them take my order. So instead, I just monitor how long it takes to get to me. So by now, after 40 sum minutes she comes over, and I've decided I'll pay my check to go eat elsewhere. Very unfortunate. Hope they figure this out soon. As for the food, wings are average. Poutine fries are average too. Nothing to write home about. I also wish she even came over so I could have asked for a straw and napkins. Oh well, won't be coming back or recommending. read more

This place has become one of our go to bars. The food is great and prices reasonable. My wife and I met there almost 12 years ago now, and it's definitely one of our favorite places to go on a Friday. read more

We decided to go here after I asked Yelp to do one of their "surprise me" things. I looked at the menu and immediately recognized Buffalo, NY (where I spent my early childhood) influences. I thought this would be perfect comfort food for after a few days of dreary rain. My husband had the Tavern Chili (made with beans!) And the Philly Cheesesteak with swiss and fries. The chili was loaded with cheese and very flavourful! Even I, (not a chili person) loved the taste of it. And he said the Philly Cheesesteak was the best he had ever had. He especially appreciated the bread which is reported to be authentic brought in from Philadelphia. I'm telling ya, bread can make all the difference in a dish, and Jimmy's is doing it right. Also, the ratio of filling to bread was perfect. He said he would go back to Jimmy's just for that sandwich. I ordered the Pierogi and Kielbassa dish. The Pierogi were filled with cheese and potatoes, and cooked just how I like them: firm/crisp on the outside and soft on the inside with a grilled onion topping. I am not a sour cream person, which is what came with the dish, but rather a melted butter person. However, the pierogi did not NEED the melted butter. The kelbassa flavour and little bit of juice was enough for me. And the kielbassa was tender in the center with a slight snappy skin on the outside. Overall, I loved the dish, it was a perfectly sized portion I actually finished in one sitting, and we both would order these dishes again. Well done, Jimmy's and thank you! read more

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Jimmy and the staff set up my retirement party in the wing. He personalized a lot of things there to make me feel at home. The food, the drinks and the service by Mitchell was outstanding. Perfect space for having any kind of catering event. I recommend jimmy's very highly. He and his staff are top notch. Christy planed the food for our event which she did a great job. Food was incredible. The chef was outstanding and really had everything prepared nicely and displayed. Our guests could not say enough great things about attentive Mitchell was serving drinks and handling any issues. read more

I had a great dinner experience here! I sat at the bar by myself, but felt welcome and like a local. The grilled Buffalo chicken was delicious and served quickly. It has a great warm local sports bar vibe, divey in a great way. Decent selection of local beers made the dinner even better! read more

Jimmys Old Town Tavern - American Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

We really enjoyed Jimmy's! Very down to earth place, no frills but great service and food! We'll definitely be back! read more

Jimmys Old Town Tavern - Chicken stew and salad. - American Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

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