Posted on: April 26th, 2009 RLJimmy’s Killer Prawns - Kloof Street

When I first suggested we visit Jimmy’s Killer Prawns in Kloof Street for a change of pace, BH laughed at me and then refused to believe I was actually being serious. But, I take my job very seriously and I enjoy trying out new places… ok, not so new, but places I’ve never visited before in order to bring you my honest opinion.

And my honest opinion on Jimmy’s is that it’s not so bad. I had heard some interesting tales about the branch in Durbanville, mostly about the all you can eat special, and was curious to try it for myself. Unfortunately, the night we picked isn’t one of the special nights, so we settled for making our selections from the a la carte menu. As one would expect, it focuses mainly on prawns and seafood, but does have a small steak selection, and some non-seafood starters.

Drink offerings are fairly standard, and there is even a wine list. Although, I’m not sure this is a place you’d visit for the wine. The service was casual and friendly, if a little unpolished, but the food was yummy. Wholesome, no frills, tuck-in seafood that you remember as a kid as you happily get your fingers dirty peeling the prawns and dipping them in one of the three sauces. Why be grown-up and stoic when this is so much more fun? The prawns themselves, and the mussels I had as a starter, tasted good, even though they won’t be winning any top honours, and the sauces flavoursome, if a little generic. I’d say a good family spot if it wasn’t in the middle of town.

Which brings me to the atmosphere. Unfortunately, it was very quiet (only 4 other tables were there at 8pm), so I can only hope they’d had more seats earlier on. Then again, maybe they rely on their all you can eat nights to balance out the quieter ones. As atmosphere really is usually a selling point for places like this, this was the only really problem for me, and a little bit of a let down. I had been hoping for more carefree buzz.

Never the less, I do recommend you give it a go if you’re looking for something a little different from your usual haunts. Don’t expect it to be a cheap night out just because you’re going to Jimmy’s but there should be something to suit every budget. Who knows, perhaps if we all give it a try, we can get the buzz going that was lacking from my visit.

Jimmy’s Killer Prawns / Kloof Street / Gardens / Cape Town / Tel: 021 426 0327 / www.jimmyskillerprawns.com

One Response to “Jimmy’s Killer Prawns - Kloof Street”

1. Kel Says:
   May 2nd, 2010 at 4:24 pm

   I absolutely love Jimmy’s, I go there every year for my birthday, right next to it is Craw Daddy’s and I would still choose Jimmy’s every time, beside the all you can eat night which is fantastic for my Dad and Fiance since they are both prawn fiends, they also have a lady who gives massages which I have received on many occassions which is totally worth it. The drinks menu may be small but it carries anything anyone would drink on a normal night.
   The wine list is not bad and the atmosphere is lovely.
   We have never had to complain and my Mother is the the well ‘mother of complaining’ and it won her over too.

   I say a fantastic place for a nice night out with some friends.

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