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Melbourne
Carlton
Jimmy Watson's
Jimmy Watson's Reviews

Jimmy Watson's

Australian, Eat & Drink, Drinks

Dishes priced around$29

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Reviews of Jimmy Watson's (107)

Read what people think about Jimmy Watson's! All reviews are written by verified Quandoo diners.

5.0/6

107 reviews

5.0/6

107 reviews

Food:Outstanding
Atmosphere:Excellent
Service:Excellent
Value for money:Good value
Waiting time:Exceptionally Good
Noise levels:Very pleasant
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New"Very good"
5/6
Di C.2 days ago · 1 review

Always good at Jimmy Watson’s, good wine, food and atmosphere.

New"Very good"
5/6
Glenda L.2 days ago · 1 review

Great food and service! And lovely to be out in the garden.

New"Excellent"
6/6
Quandoo Diner3 days ago · 1 review

Very suitable for our catch up with interstate friends that we had not seen for two years. We could talk and hear each other! Great waiter. Thank you

New"Very good"
5/6
Celia T.10 days ago · 2 reviews

We really enjoyed being able to eat outside in the courtyard.

New"Very good"
5/6
Hilary J.10 days ago · 2 reviews

Lovely food,nice wine and a pleasant atmosphere .Not rushed and we could hear each other talk .

New"Excellent"
6/6
Linda T.10 days ago · 1 review

Fabulous good as always and great service though a little slow getting us to table and taking drinks order. That’s unusual. iI’s a great place and we go for dinner every month.

New"Very good"
5/6
Philip K.10 days ago · 1 review

Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Great food and ambience. Great place to meet up with friends and colleagues

New"Average"
3/6
Lianne B.11 days ago · 1 review

Food wasn’t great but the staff were awesome, and the drinks were excellent. I love the atmosphere, it’s a great place to take family and friends.

"Very good"
5/6
Jenny M.23 days ago · 1 review

Delicious food at reasonable prices. The side order of vegetables was just right for the meal.

"Very good"
5/6
Linton L.24 days ago · 1 review

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"Very good"
5/6
Carolyn C.a month ago · 1 review

Always enjoy coming to this special restaurant which has a unique atmosphere

"Very good"
5/6
Ian A.a month ago · 1 review

Great food great wine shared experience with friends. A favourite place!

"Good"
4/6
Jan S.a month ago · 1 review

Made to feel special Good selection of wines excellent friendly service

"Very good"
5/6
Susan G.a month ago · 2 reviews

Good food and wine and attentive staff . Great atmosphere.

"Excellent"
6/6
Timothy B.a month ago · 1 review

Great food, great atmosphere. Would highly recommend for a good night out.

"Very good"
5/6
Elsa U.a month ago · 1 review

Tasty food, good service, excellent wine choice. A good place to meet with friends and not have to yell to hear over other customers

"Very good"
5/6
Ian H.a month ago · 1 review

Always good food and drink with prompt service at Jimmy Watson’s. Yesterday was again a positive experience. Thank you Ian and Lois.

"Good"
4/6
Gary S.a month ago · 1 review

Celebrity lunch with work colleague. Nice atmosphere where you could hear each other speak! Pleasant service

"Very good"
5/6
Alison N.a month ago · 2 reviews

Jimmy Watsons is a great venue. The food is good value for money with some good specials on offer. Wine list very good. Atmosphere fantastic.

"Very good"
5/6
Marc G.a month ago · 1 review

Great food, great service in a relaxed atmosphere. Highly recommend.

"Excellent"
6/6
Susan G.2 months ago · 1 review

Lunch with my son. Super food and service. Great atmosphere.

"Good"
4/6
Annette G.2 months ago · 3 reviews

We hadn't been to Jimmy Watson's for a while but will definitely return after last night's dinner. The tuna salad was great and the panna cotta delicious. Service was a little erratic and noise level was high at times, but it is a neighbourhood gem.

"Very good"
5/6
Helen H.2 months ago · 2 reviews

Great service and good. Pleasant atmosphere making a celebration lunch very special

"Excellent"
6/6
Lloyd W.2 months ago · 1 review

Fantastic food and service. All the staff are extremely friendly and polite.

"Excellent"
6/6
Quandoo Diner3 months ago · 2 reviews

Jimmy Watson's is an iconic and loved Melbourne destination. Thr service is attentive and friendly, the menu is interesting and the food is excellent and plentiful. The wine list is, of course, wonderful. It is always a pleasure to spend time here

"Very good"
5/6
Brendan H.3 months ago · 1 review

Lovely Sunday afternoon, enjoying a family lunch with good service and a comfortable atmosphere

"Excellent"
6/6
Ross B.3 months ago · 1 review

Jimmy Watson’s is an institution. Food excellent and great service but a highlight is the wines!

"Average"
3/6
Mariyn B.3 months ago · 1 review

A very noisy table made it very hard to have a reasonable conversation

"Good"
4/6
Bryan W.3 months ago · 1 review

Jimmy Watsons is a Melbourne/Carlton institution. The mean age of the diners must be 70? I always meet old friends there. The ambiance and service is excellent with no frills. Just consistent service with, of course, some very good wines. Conversation is the name of the game. Us venerable folk have a wealth of information to share. Jimmy’s is the place to do that.

"Good"
4/6
Charmaine T.3 months ago · 1 review

The food waiter was excellent. The coffee waiter spilt my coffee on the saucer and did not even notice. I had to use a napkin to clean it up.

"Good"
4/6
Shauna M.4 months ago · 1 review

It was good, lovely waiter, food average, there was an argument between owners

"Average"
3/6
David M.4 months ago · 1 review

Decor was shabby, tables were too small, had to pay extra for sides and sauces. Ordered pepper sauce on my steak, got gravy out of a packet with no peppercorns, ordered green leaves, bot boiled broccoli.

"Excellent"
6/6
Gaynor B.4 months ago · 1 review

Service and food were outstanding. Perfect place for lunch with old friends

"Very good"
5/6
Lesley M.4 months ago · 1 review

Great food and service pleasant surroundings will be back soon

"Excellent"
6/6
David P.5 months ago · 1 review

The staff were highly professional and knowledgeable of the wine list

"Average"
3/6
Kelly L.5 months ago · 1 review

Staff were great. Wine selection was good. The food was average. pizza was sloppy and undercooked. Arancini balls were dry. ‘Foccacia’bread was just white sliced bread served with packaged butter.

"Excellent"
6/6
Darcy W.5 months ago · 1 review

Amazing food and table service! Pasta was incredible as was dessert.

"Excellent"
6/6
Ruth H.5 months ago · 4 reviews

My friend and I enjoyed a leisurely lunch with great service. Cocktails made to order and wines to taste before ordering. The recommended fish dish was delicious. Thank you!

"Very good"
5/6
Sylvie M.5 months ago · 1 review

Both food and service was great. Very friendly and attentive.

"Good"
4/6
Guido L.5 months ago · 3 reviews

A fabulous institution that has weathered the test of time very well. I’ve been a patron of Jimmy Watson’s for some 30 years and it’s still serving up great food, brilliant wines, a chilled atmosphere where you can actually have a conversation, and service focused staff who know their trade.

"Excellent"
6/6
Mette H.6 months ago · 1 review

Amazing service - Superb food , Great vibes ❣️ thanks

"Very good"
5/6
jackie b.6 months ago · 1 review

Good service and great food !!! We got to meet Jimmy Watson s son

"Excellent"
6/6
Brian T.6 months ago · 1 review

As our table was very near the kitchen; while pondering over the menu on what to order, the chef came & to offer his suggestions. We took most of his advice. All food items really tasty. Special mention goes to my meal of mussels in white wine & chilli tomato base. Best I’ve had for many years. Just the right spice & chili factor. Have asked the waitress to pass on feedback. Calamari so fresh, the homemade bread, lamb rack etc

"Good"
4/6
Mary C.6 months ago · 1 review

Excellent shared vegetarian platter very good value for two. Tables a little too small for four people.

"Excellent"
6/6
Quandoo Diner7 months ago · 1 review

We think both the food and the service are great

"Very good"
5/6
Mark C.8 months ago · 1 review

Wonderful staff, great food and excellent wine. Plus much-loved companions. What more is there?

"Very good"
5/6
Ann B.8 months ago · 1 review

The head waiter is an absolute gem - kind and attentive.

"Very good"
5/6
Jim M.8 months ago · 1 review

There’s a healthy nostalgia about visiting Watsons. Always an enjoyable experience Bonus today - Allan Watson was there! Food good. Wine. Good. Atmosphere good.

"Average"
3/6
Jennifer W.8 months ago · 1 review

I like Jimmy's but this was a disappointing experience. My dish, which contained a minimal amount of poached salmon and some rocket, cost $30 and arrived without any dressing. I had to ask for this to be added. We arrived at 7pm and had to leave shortly after 8.30 because the staff were closing up. We were not offered dessert because the kitchen was closed. I can't believe that this is an appropriate way to run a restaurant.

"Very good"
5/6
Brian R.9 months ago · 1 review

Good food and excellent service. Pleasant dining atmosphere and restaurant set out.

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