Little Jimmy Bar & Eatery

Had a great dinner at Little Jimmy’s. The atmosphere was buzzing, the food delicious and the staff very attentive. So great having a gen like this in my neighbourhood.

The food is first class and very well presented. The service could not be better. A definite all round first for us.

Food was delicious (best chicken snitzel ever!) and the service was attentive and genuine, will definitely go back!

Although called "Little Jimmy", our meal did not fall short of our high expectations. Little Jimmy's food was BIG on flavour! As someone who does not enjoy green beans I was converted not only by the green bean side salad but also by the tempura beans in the gnocchi which, by the way, will gnocchi your socks off. The fish pate was the most delightful starter that was perfect to share between two. Last but very certainly not least we indulged in the lamb short rib. Anyone that is going to Little Jimmy and doesn't order the short rib, is out of their mind. The best part is that Little Jimmy swoops in with big ideas and offers the option of a FOURTH short rib to be added to the usual dish of 3 so that the two of us may have two ribs each. And just as well they did because fighting over that last rib could break friendships, it's just that good!

Brilliant creative food and outstanding service. Our waitress was unpretentiously professional, with a great smile. Desserts were a highlight and I would recommend trying to save some room to at least share one if you can.

Enjoyable meal. Dining room does get a bit noisy when full though

After driving past this place everyday and looking at how busy it gets each night, seeing it on First Table when I signed up was a lovely surprise! It was the perfecr opportunity, and the opportunity didn't disappoint. The drinks menu is extensive and the food menu has a large, but manageable range when it comes to deciding. We ordered two mains and a side and were extremely content. The pizza is delicious and very large- we weren't able to finish all of it! The decor is very cool and the table setting is as well, especially the knives and forks! Great pick-me-up after a bad day!

We were looking for a place for dinner prior to going to Cirque du Soleil at Alexandra Park, and the location of Little Jimmy bar was in a perfect place, being just over 1km from the circus venue. We were very warmly greeted on arrival and the waiting staff were friendly. I chose fish of the day which was really delicious. My friends enjoyed their meals too - we would definitely dine here again

Great food, great vibe, great service. Would easily recommend this to anyone. Something for everyone on the menu.

Outstanding use of local food!
Waitress very knowledgeable.
Definitely be back to try more of the menu

Wow what an amazing time we had.. the waitress was so lovely and helpful.
The food was outstanding.. highly recommend the pork croquets and the cauliflower to share.. the beef shortrib was a highlight!
Lovely setting and I’ll definitely be going back!!

Very comfortable and stylish eatery. Yummy food will definitely be back with more people!

What an amazing dining experience, the food, the service, the ambience was all top shelf. My family loved it!!! You guys should be so proud of what you have.
A solid A+ from a Hawkes Bay family wanting a neat night out in Auckland.
We will def be back when in town.

Great place. We were made to feel very welcome by the staff. Food was spot on and my strawberry cocktail definitely hit the spot. We'll be back.

Great little restaurant with a fabulous ethic. Fantastic to see small NZ businesses being showcased via food and drink. Delicious meal and wine. The split jalapeño's were divine! Yiu wint meet nicer staff too, made us so welcome. We will most definitely be back.

Great dining experience and fantastic service.
Definitely will go back again

Food was delicious! Would recommend the trevally and the short rib steak :) Friendly and helpful staff too :)

Great service, great food! Definitely will come around again!

This place is awesome !! Great atmosphere, great food, great service

Amazing from start to finish. Personal touches like using my name from the booking all through the night, great atmosphere and the kids loved it too. Will definitely be back, especially for the dessert!

Great thank you - enjoyed the food and the friendly service!! We will be back!

We took a punt due to first table review and weren’t disappointed... hidden gem and we will definitely return:) highlight was the lamb ribs and amazing jalapeño side dish... friendly attentive service! Spectacular meal!!!

My friend and I had an excellent dinner here - our favourites were the pork croquettes and trevally for entrees; the lamb main; and the chocolate fondant for dessert. Great service and ambiance. Thanks!

My first booking with firsttable at jimmy. All
4 of us had a lovely evening. Thanks

Service was fantastic food is always great too

Excellent experience would recommend

Cool place, tasty food, friendly and warm service. One of the best restaurants in Auckland I ever tried. Will definitely go back.

If I could give little jimmy a 10 out of 5 I would because everything is so amazing. The atmosphere is perfect, the service is most welcoming and joyful experience and the food is an experience of every sense, making you appreciate every single element in the plate.

Enjoyed a great evening meal at Little Jimmy's. The west coast Trevally was delicious as was the Lamb rump and the melt in your mouth Beef Cheeks. And to finish the meal if you are a chocolate lover I would recommend the chocolate Fondant. Will definitely be back.

Exquisite! Fantastic service, delicious and beautifully presented food. Buzzy, fun. I love Little Jimmys and First Table and I'm telling everyone!

The staff made us feel welcome, they were awesome!
and I like the burger, it was yummy.

Our first, First Table experience. Second time to this restaurant. It didn’t fail to impress. The service was excellent and the food was excellent. Somehow I my mind I had lowered my expectations....we were paying less so surely we would receive less. This wasn’t the case, I felt we were treated like ordinary paying guests. Such a nice surprise. We love the food ethic at Little Jimmy and can’t wait to return again soon. Thank you

Great little place, excellent food, good service

A warm, welcoming atmosphere with a nice busy tone of chatting mixed into the background for a nice Friday ambiance.The waiting staff of European blend are very friendly and the food was just beautifully prepared.
We could not have a better way to wind down from a busy week. 10/10.

The food could not be faulted, it was absolutely delicious. Certainly nothing left on our plates. Great atmosphere and really attentive staff. :)

Excellent food, unique flavors that blend together perfectly. Can’t wait to come back.

Absolutely delicious food especially the beef cheeks which melt in your mouth!

Very friendly and attentive staff even during busy hours!

Excellent food and service. We enjoyed the lamb ribs and beef cheeks. Portions were just the right size. We had 3 small dishes and 1 large dish and that was sufficient for the both of us. And lots of beers to choose from.

Great experience. The food is excellent and the staff super friendly. It was not my first time here but my first time with First Table. I will definitely return!

One thing though, when I got the bill I had to tell them that I was with First Table and then they did the discount. Something to consider if you don't tend to check the bill ;)

The perfect start to a long weekend - great company, great food and great service... Little Jimmy delivered on all three. Having reviewed the extensive menu we opted for the 'Chef's Choice’ and enjoyed a selection of dishes that included a number of old favourites (Slow Cooked Goat and Sticky Braised Angus Beef Cheeks) as well as a couple of new ones (Marinated West Coast Trevally and Sweet Pumpkin Doughnuts - acknowledging World Doughnut Day).
A memorable and satisfying evening with friends - fine food and quality drinks served by a relaxed, welcoming and attentive staff. Our thanks to the wait staff and kitchen team at Little Jimmy. We will definitely be back!

Great service and food. Would highly recommend.

Excellent food and service, definitely enjoyed the dining experience here. The pork croquettes originally came in 3 but offered to make it 4 as there was 2 of us. The taste was amazing! The Angus beef cheeks and lamb rump was also exceptional. The mint sauce with the lamb rump was outstanding. Definitely will come back for other dishes!

Little Jimmy continues to be one of my favourite restaurants in Auckland. Not only do they have incredible food with a diverse menu adapted to seasonally available produce but their staff are warm, fast and accommodating.

One of the best local restaurants with a boasting menu of 100% Kiwi ingredients and amazing cooking techniques. The venue is full of artisan dining vibe but still down to earth comfort dining experience. Super efficient service and friendly experienced waitress is knowledgeable on their ingredients of the menu. The menu is split into smaller plate,, larger plates, homemade charcoal baked Sourdough pizza, sides and sweet treats. Every single dish that we ordered is perfect and full of natural flavors. The Charcoal Fired Cauliflower and Roasted Hawkes Bay Lamb Rump are the highlights. We will definitely visit Little Jimmy again shortly.

Delicious food - goat, pork croquettes and the 'poke' fish were excellent. Loved the décor too. Our favourite place to eat !

‘Little Jimmy’ is full of big surprises where the food and service is concerned! We decided to try the 5 course chefs choice and I can confirm that you’re not only getting one of the chicest culinary experiences but you will be more than satisfied. I especially love that they specialise in and support NZ food and drink. The service was great too, staff are friendly, efficient and helpful- the only thing little about this place is the name! 12/10

Upon our arrival, little jimmy already wowed us with his deliberate industrial vintage decor; from the vintage gold,black, white colours to the mustard leather benches, glorious retro lightings, wall paintings, the bold black/white mosaic floor tiles, the giant heavy metallic sliding industrial door, the table settings to their washrooms, were all deliberately themed. Little jimmy resourcefully made use of a small elongated strip of space outside the cafe for alfresco dining ; even used the choice font in gold/ black to imprint his name thru out the glass panels!
Every detail was not spared, alfresco dining chairs had mohair throws neatly placed on the back rest to ensure comfort of guests have not been overlooked!

Next we were greeted by a team of the servers, donned in themed rich dark brown leather aprons, and they were attentive, clued, quick, helpful and friendly without being over the top!

Food was served reasonably quick to our surprise! We had 4 mains, one pizza, and two sides! Every platter or small plates was served aesthetically. The chicken Maryland and sticky braised beef cheeks were our fav mains as we shared to sample every dish ordered! We loved both sides of curly fries, to die for, and the pork croquettes which though came in 3, we requested for one more to be added! It’s no wonder Little Jimmy has already won himself a pretty raving image on his fb and stirred much interest in me, and I’m sure many others, to add to our ‘must visit’ list!

In other words, Little Jimmy is the Works! A marriage of the aesthetics and finesse from interior to food and service! Highly recommended!

Great food, attentive service! Parking can be an issue if you are dining before 6pm