James Restaurant

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739 Truman St
San Fernando, CA 91340

James Restaurant, located in San Fernando, CA, proudly holds the title of the oldest and best restaurant in the San Fernando Valley, serving customers since 1953. Known for its warm and welcoming atmosphere, James offers a diverse menu featuring over 100 items for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with a focus on Mom's country-style home cooking using only the highest quality and freshest ingredients.

With a reputation as a historic landmark in the area, James Restaurant is a beloved family dining destination where guests are treated like family. From fresh garden salads to omelettes made with farm-fresh eggs, patrons can enjoy a wide variety of delicious dishes at an excellent price, making it a go-to spot for those seeking a taste of California grill cuisine in a cozy setting.

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3.0380 reviews
Katja H.
9/17/2025

A local old school dinner that serves typical diner fare. The food is pretty good, my favorite thing is the biscuits and gravy. Decent prices. The reason I didn't give them a 5 Star review is the...

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Sally C.
11/15/2025

Saturday morning breakfast on a rainy day, why not?! Friendly service, and good food! Also tried the Menudo, amazing! Topped off with a warm slice of chocolate birthday cake.

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Jessica C.
11/15/2025

Came here to meet a friend and you can tell it's a very beloved diner of the area. Seemed like they definitely have their regulars and I can see why. The food was good, huge portions was able to...

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Jenn H.
3/25/2025

My 98 year old mom ordered menudo no pata. I've never been asked that before so it was new to me. It came out piping hot. Even after I ate my breakfast and went to finish the broth it was still...

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Erin Z.
9/12/2025

I had breakfast here with my friends. It was packed for a Friday morning, but we got a table on the side (quieter there). We made our choices and each of us had a delicious meal. Victor, our...

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