Jameson’s Pub — Restaurant in Santa Monica

Jamison Bar Review: A Disappointing and Disrespectful Experience The Experience I'm a regular at this neighborhood restaurant and bar, typically visiting once or twice a month for a burger and beer. This time, I planned a special gathering for 25-30 people to celebrate a book publication, hoping to take advantage of their all-you-can-eat prime rib special in the evening. I needed to check it out at Lunch ahead of the party.

Upon arrival, the Jamison Bar was nearly empty with only five patrons present. The first red flag was that no one seemed to be ordering the prime rib special. I was seated by a lone waitress, with the bartender coming from the back of the restaurant.

The Meal I ordered the prime rib, requesting it medium rare. What arrived was far from my expectation: First serving: A thin slice of prime rib, cooked well done instead of medium rare Second attempt: I asked the bartender for a rare cut, which came out medium well

Beyond the cooking temperature, the meat was: Tough Stringy Appeared old

Terrible Service The bartender's response was equally disappointing. When I mentioned the meat's poor quality, he merely glanced at me and continued with his task, offering no acknowledgment or assistance. Feeling frustrated, I decided to pay in cash to expedite my departure.

Follow-up Interaction Later that day, I called the manager to discuss my experience. Instead of addressing my concerns professionally, I was met with: Verbal attacks Mockery (repeating my statements in a demeaning manner) An aggressive attitude reminiscent of stereotypical confrontational bar interactions

The manager's unprofessional response was shocking. When I mentioned not returning, he flippantly said, "That's fine," and bizarrely suggested I ask for him if I ever return - a suggestion that made no sense given the terrible experience.

Overall Impression In all my years of dining in this area, this is the first truly bad experience I've had at this establishment. The combination of poorly prepared food and hostile customer service is unacceptable.

Pros: None apparent from this visit

Cons: Overcooked, low-quality prime rib Indifferent and unprofessional staff Hostile management response

Final Thoughts: I will be sharing my experience with my network of approximately 1,500 people in the area to ensure others are aware of this unacceptable dining experience.

Recommendation: Significant improvements needed in food preparation, staff training, and customer...

Visited in September forgot to post*

Went in on a Sunday night after all the football. Bar was not so busy. Asked the bouncer (long dark hair) on the way in what was the situation with tables and ordering and he said order from the bar and sit wherever. As we did; my wife sat at a table and I ordered from the bar. As I went to table we were approached by a female staff member in pink saying in not the nicest of tones that “you must order from her”. We enjoyed that drink and then we ordered again to learn everything was in plastic glasses and so I ordered a “Dublin mule” this came and no issue. Next time we ordered from a tall blonde pig tailed staff member who charged us for for “Dublin Mule” and corona and gave us a ginger beer and corona. I went to the bar and the bar tender joked and said there is no whiskey in that, look at the colour, he gave me a correct drink. Next we ordered the same round again “Dublin Mule” and a corona and it was two for the price of one. Not only did we get the wrong drink, the staff member split the entire drink over me. Did not once apologise and handed me a cloth. That was enough, we wanted out and ask for the manager. Met a slicked back hair manager who said we didn’t like Jameson and were intoxicated. We had 3 drinks. Outlined the issues to the manager since we arrived, I said I would not be able to recall all the information about the night if I was so “intoxicated”, he then claimed he was more intelligent after alcohol 🙄

Avoid bar if you want correct bar keeping and basic service skills. Clearly managed by incapable persons.

However, they did refind the last round as I walked out dripping in ginger beer . Bar has plenty of TVs for sport and...

I'm joining the Jameson's Irish pub "Promises,promises" club. Upon entering the establishment, we were greeted by a nice curious young lady who commented on how fun I looked. I WAS fun till five minutes later the bar manager answered my greeting "Hows it going?" With a shoulder shrug and an hmmm. Or was it IDK? Well, IDK and I dont care was the clear message I was recieving this afternoon. #HappyHour being the siren of the working class, I dreamed about quitting time and the promises it gave. Working in Santa Monica this week, my partner and I noticed this bar and agreed we would like to have one of their Bloody Mary's Dont you think that when a bar advertises #BLOODYMARY In gold leaf, ON THEIR WINDOW on Main St in S.M. they should have a BANGING B.M.?? (Innuendo intended) Hey, me too. Sadly that is not what happened. God have mercy on my soul, I kid you not. My bloody Mary could have been bloodier if they garnished with a used tampon instead of 2 lime 1 lemon wedge and NADA else. #nadamary is what it should be called. Thankfully it was happy hour so the sting wasn't as bad. It was 2 for 1 or was it bottomless B.M. or ??? I can't remember, I gulped my drink and made sure I was heading home before the meter expired and my ticket added insult to injury. *PASS on this place unless your shallow and uneducated. (Dont forget to wear a plaid shirt, the official wardrobe of the Irish) and bring your...