Jennings Cafe opened its doors in 1958 by Omar Jennings Sr. He purchased Jennings after selling his previous fine dining restaurant called Pimlico Hotel. This establishment was located near the Pimlico race track. His son, Larry Jennings, was a horse trainer at Pimlico and several other tracks throughout the states. Horse racing is a part of the Jennings family tradition. Omar Sr. wanted to share with others his two favorite things, cooking and horse racing. He ran the business until 1965 when his son, Omar Jr., took over the reins. Omar Jr.’s son, Omar III, started working at the restaurant at a very young age. He would work on the weekends and during the summers when he was not in school.

Omar III has been running Jennings since 1980. Although some things have changed, some of the reasons people love to eat at Jennings has remained the same! Many of the family recipes, including the jumbo lump crab cake, have been used since Jennings opened. Horse racing memorabilia adorns the walls and still plays a large part in the Jennings family tradition. Ma Jennings, Omar’s mom, still works at Jennings. She is known for her delectable homemade confections which include fudge, coconut, pistachio, and Boston crème cakes.

Come visit Jennings and enjoy their down to earth cooking, great service, full bar and a friendly, casual atmosphere! Call and ask us about our seafood and other daily specials! We serve prime rib au jus every weekend! Whether you are looking for pub food or something with a little more flair, we have an extensive menu that tantalizes your palate at an affordable price!