Jimmy's Uptown

A trendy Harlem take on fine dining: foie gras, puffy jackets and the occasional two-way pager.

In Short
The setting is comfortable and sophisticated--men stroll through the door wearing mink coats; women are decked out in sequined tops and tight jeans. Service can require a little...

Posted by by Contributor at Citysearch on September 08, 2004. Brought to you by Citysearch.

A trendy Harlem take on fine dining: foie gras, puffy jackets and the occasional two-way pager.

In ShortThe setting is comfortable and sophisticated--men stroll through the door wearing mink coats; women are decked out in sequined tops and tight jeans. Service can require a little patience. The food is French, Latin and soul food rolled into one. Dishes include warm, crunchy corn and crab fritters; tender and sweet barbecue ribs with onion marmalade; pecan-encrusted catfish with tomato chutney; and an apple tart for dessert.

Posted by Contributor on September 08, 2004. Brought to you by Citysearch.

Classy, delicious and FUN!

Average Rating

80

We went to Jimmy's Uptown on 02/21/04 at 11pm to celebrate my sister's birthday after the initial restaurant we picked lost our reservation. We had such a wonderful time! There was a very mature crowd, dressed maturely to impress, the restaurant decor was elegant, very South Beach - the bar was crowded but there weren't any rowdy patrons. The wait staff was delightful, the food was scrumptious, especially the cracked king crab legs - seasoned to PERFECTION and the DJ was on point. After the food we couldn't make it downstairs to the club part, but I WILL be going back to do it up!

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Posted by by siree23 at Citysearch on February 22, 2004. Brought to you by Citysearch.

It was uh, Ok?

Average Rating

60

I really don't see what all the hype is about. Ok food, nothing memorizing. They don't seem to be very accommodating. Asked to sit in a booth, and was told ""We only have one booth left, and what if a party of 6 comes in?"" I had to fight the urge to say ""Put 2 four tops together, and they will even have room to maneuver"". Cant say I will be back.

Posted by by CACouncil at Citysearch on June 10, 2003. Brought to you by Citysearch.

Great Time!

Average Rating

100

We went to Jimmy's Uptown to celebrate my best friend's birthday as a last minute resort. We had a blast! The food was great, the chocolate martini's were perfect and the service was wonderful. The manager, waiter and hostess made us feel like they've known us forever. We're definitely going back ... especially for the chocolate martini's.

Pros

+ Great service

Cons

- Can be crowded

Posted by by jeliss at Citysearch on April 21, 2003. Brought to you by Citysearch.

NOT the typical latin resturant

Average Rating

80

I have read some of the reviews for this resturant and must say, that Jimmy's is a VERY GOOD resturant. Jimmy is trying to bring some class uptown, and obviously some people are NOT ready for that.

Yes, the prices are high (but then agian what are the prices like downtown?). The food is good. Good presentation and nice flavors. No the food isn't spicey, caliente..etc. This is not your typical ethnic joint... and that is what some people expect.

Thank God Jimmy's Uptown (and Downtown for that matter) isn't the loud sleezy place that Jimmy's Bronx Cafe is!!

Pros

+ Good Drinks &...

Posted by by LovelyLady at Citysearch on March 26, 2003. Brought to you by Citysearch.