Jim's On The Course - Alameda

I have nothing but praise for Jim's. The atmosphere of dining with a view of the golf course is both stunning and soothing. The food was wonderfully tasty; I had the grilled chicken BLT, and it was amazing! The bun was just right, the chicken was cooked perfectly, and who doesn’t love bacon?! I can't wait to return. The bar inside is also gorgeous.

We go to Jims on the Course because of the overall vibe. We live closer to Jims on Park Street but there's just something about the location that is preferable maybe you just have to experience it for yourself ﾟヮﾟ The menu is the same as Jims on Park Street, at least from the birds eye view, and quality is the same IMO. Dependent on the day and time you go, parking can be either plentiful or scarce...at least close parking. With the golf course right there, it can get crackin.

Date: 3/9/2024 Time: 10:15 AM 56° Partly cloudy On the second Saturday of each month, a group of us ladies come here for breakfast. Last month it was Chinese New Year, so I was not able to be there for the get together. Compared to my review of last year, I decided to order something else on the menu. Jim's super burrito was okay. I wasn't pleased with the Arnold Palmer. It was more like iced tea. However, yesterday I had their chicken fried steak with country gravy, eggs (soft scrambled), freshly grated hash brown potatoes and toast. My beverage was an Arnold Palmer. All right! Breakfast and beverage were much better. The chicken fried steak was moist and not salty. With the country gravy, it was indeed on point. My soft scrambled eggs were perfect, just the way I like it. The portion of food was generous such that I could only eat half of it. The other half was leftover for dinner. As usual, service is very good. The waitstaff know we ladies are there on the second Saturday for breakfast. They are friendly, helpful and extremely patient with us. I can be fickle at times, not knowing what I feel like having for breakfast. However, since that chicken fried steak was delicious, I know exactly what I am having next month.

It was a little hard to find the restaurant since the over grown trees hid the sign, but we managed to find it. A hidden gem inside this golf course. Staff are so friendly happy to take time for my very social father. I even got a chance to take a photo with Demitius, the manager grandson of Jim's on the Course. Everyone is so engaged personable, that this is the perfect restaurant for my father. Orders: California Club sandwich $17.99 comprises of a triple decker w/sliced Turkey breast, thick bacon, sliced avocado, crisp lettuce sliced tomato. For the side, I decided on minestrone soup. Soup was nice and hearty had plenty of vegetables, great flavor as well. This sandwich brought back memories of having a classic very filling sandwich with quality ingredients. A definite item to order at Jim's. Reuben- corn beef on rye with melted Swiss sauerkraut. I decided on ordering fries as a side. Nice thin slices of meat with a perfectly melted Swiss cheese. The meat was not chewy or marbled so it was easy to bite through it enjoy all the flavors this sandwich has to offer. A great place to stop by if you enjoy golfing or just want some good old fashioned conversation food.

You know, I have been eating at Jim's on the Course for years and I've never been disappointed. They are a grill and that is the standard to which I have rated them. The severs have always been friendly, the service is always acceptable and the food hearty. Their breakfast here is so good, that I rarely try anything else. Of course, I like the chicken fried steak breakfast the best and get this most of the time! My wife likes them as well, their breakfasts and salads are her favorite. Alameda has Mexican, Asian, Italian and all of the other standard ethnic offerings. Sometimes I just crave good ol' American food, and yes, add gravy please. Jim's satisfies my craving nicely. Most of the time with the Alameda weather, we dine inside. It's got an average coffee shop ambiance with lots of tables and a bar tucked into the corner. I do love the view of the golf course which transforms the place into something more than an average coffee shop. On this day, it was warm in Alameda and we were offered a table on the patio. You know, that was really nice; I think I'll have the iced tea please. Hearty American food, good service, nice ambiance at a reasonable price. What else is to want!