Mim & Jerry Defreitas Restaurateurs

Mim and Jerry welcomes you to Mim’s Seaside Bistro - the ultimate tropical island restaurant. The Defreitas family has owned and operated Mim’s Seaside Bistro for 27 great years. From day one, Mim’s had been all about consistency and providing a first class service to our customers. Quoted from the owners, “Our philosophy is to give our customers the most value for their dollar and to provide a truly memorable dining experience. We love to travel and dine. Here at Mim’s, we treat you the same way we would like to be treated when we dine out. We invite you to join us for dinner to experience the secrets of our over two decades long success”.

Jerry Simon chef

Jerry Simon has been a part of Mims from Day one! Which was 27 years ago! Jerry is a beautiful man inside and out and really enjoys cooking for our customers! Everyone always says jerry cooks with love and that's why the food at Mims is so wonderful! jerry always has a smile on his face and great attitude about life and his passion cooking! He prepares everything to order and only uses the freshest ingredients! Stop in and say hello to jerry! He is always ready to put a smile on your face with his charm and delicious entrées!


Leechang Manager

Mim’s being a family oriented restaurant, Leechang grew up in this business. She started off as a waitress, working her way through college. Over the many years, she has gained an indepth understanding of how the business works, both front of house and back of house duties. She prides herself on ensuring that every customer is treated as family and every dining experience is memorable.

Joan Head Waitress

Joan has been part of the Mim’s family for almost a decade. She is an overall “Gem” and has gained the hearts of our many customers, both new and returning. A nurse during the day, Joan takes exceptional care of her customers, from the moment they walk down those stairs to the very moment they leave. She has been waiting tables for as long as she remembers. Serving others and seeing the satisfaction on their faces after a flavorful meal, brings joy to her heart. She is also an expert at baking our homemade bread pudding. Come dine with us and ask for Joan.

Helena Waitress

Helena, otherwise known as “Bubbles” because of her bubbly personality, has been part of the Mim’s family for 8 years and counting. She always welcomes our guests with a great smile. Bubbles has a motherly propensity and ensures everyone who walks through our doors, feel at home.

Jerry Jr. Waiter

Jerry Jr loves to welcome our customers to the family restaurant. He was born into the business and has learned the importance of excellent customer service. He is a very friendly and hardworking young man who ensures that everyone has everything they need to have an exceptional dining experience. Our customers always has the nicest things to say about Jerry.

Thomas Host/Waiter/Busser

Over the years, Thomas has worked his way up from Busser to Waiter and Host.He has gained an overall understanding of the restaurant business and has used that to save up for college tuition. Presently a college student, Thomas returns home every chance he gets and plays a pivotal role at the restaurant, whether be it bussing tables, welcoming our guests or waiting tables; he’s an all rounder and loves what he does.