4 /5 Daniel Aguilar: My wife and I visited Jimmy’s at the Landing in South Lake Tahoe for their Thanksgiving dinner. We had pre-reserved the set menu and arrived on time. The staff was friendly and our server was excellent—polite, attentive, and professional throughout the evening.
Ambience & Seating The biggest issue of the night was the table placement and the atmosphere around it. We were seated at an awkward, non-standard table located off to the side. Even worse, the couple next to us had a dog that barked at every single person walking by. This continued throughout the meal and made it difficult to enjoy the dining experience. For a holiday dinner priced at this level, I expected the restaurant to manage seating and noise disruptions more effectively.
Food The Thanksgiving menu was $150 per person and included multiple courses.
Amuse-bouche:
My wife received half of a deviled egg. I had the crispy halloumi, which was excellent and full of flavor.
Soups:
My wife’s French onion soup was outstanding—rich, flavorful, and perfectly prepared.
I had the pumpkin soup, which was beautifully presented but just okay in terms of taste.
Appetizer:
We both had the prosciutto and pear dish. Very good flavors, but the portion was extremely small—only a couple of bites.
Entrées:
I ordered the Thanksgiving turkey dinner. The turkey was cooked well but the portion size was disappointing for a holiday meal.
My wife had the ribeye, which was delicious and cooked perfectly.
Drinks I had a local beer ($10) and my wife opted for the $65 wine pairing, which was actually a great value and well-selected for the courses.
Price Our total came to about $450 including tax and tip. Given the quality of the service and some of the dishes, parts of the meal were enjoyable—but the seating arrangement and the continuous barking from a nearby dog significantly reduced the overall value of the experience.
Overall Jimmy’s has great service and solid food, but our Thanksgiving dinner was affected by poor seating and a very disruptive nearby dog. For a special holiday meal at this price point, the restaurant should ensure a more comfortable and controlled dining environment.