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Original Joe's - Nanaimo, Nanaimo, BC

Original Joe's - Nanaimo

4.7
4.7
128 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Canadian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 8 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Fancy
Original Joe's is a place that welcomes everyone. We have craveable classics for lunch or dinner, down-to-earth vibes and a friendly team looking to brighten your day! Our location is situated in Country Club Mall with multiple shops and services. Stop in for a drink on our patio if you're on your way to the BC Ferries or have worked up an appetite at the Nanaimo Golf Club. Fans of skating can visit Frank Crane Arena for a fun afternoon, or walk around the trails of Long Lake. Whatever you do with your days in Nanaimo, our team at OJ's is here to satisfy your cravings! If you're looking for a meal with two sides, delicious dill dip or craft beer, you know where to find us.

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Additional information

  • Area
    Nanaimo
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 128 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Vancouver Island

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Original Joe's in Nanaimo offers a "wonderful" dining experience with "excellent" service and food that consistently delights. Recent renovations have created a more open atmosphere, enhancing your visit. Notable dishes include the "Pacific Rim noodle bowl," while the eggs Benedict and wings come highly recommended. Perfect for brunch or any occasion.

128 Reviews
  1. Tracey

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We were in the patio area which not many people use. It’s nice and warm and quiet in there. Nice ambiance as well. The wings were a little dry. Our server kept forgetting to check on us, brought everyone’s food but mine because she forgot, forgot to bring our drinks. But she did apologize and didn’t charge us for our drinks.

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  2. Lorrie

    Hawaii1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Not sure what exactly is Original in Original Joe's except a couple of meat dishes. Standard fare found in many other similar establishments. Good food overall-nothing to write home about. Service was outstanding.

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  3. Paige

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    OJ’s is amazing, the food is great, the staff is great!

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  4. Heather

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 5 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was awesome, food was great,portions were over the top,will definitely go back, only thing was it was quiet loud but overall a 10

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  5. Mary

    Vancouver1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 23 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Table we were originally sat at was high and the chairs felt like I was sitting in a bucket which made the table top at high chest level. So noisy I asked to be moved outside to the heated deck area, which was a lot quieter although chairs were still not very comfortable.

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  6. Terence

    Vancouver1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was great. Good music! My family and I are looking forward to returning soon.

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  7. Andrew VIP

    Vancouver28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    amazing as usual. the Pacific Rim soup is my only go to here.

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  8. clohr

    Vancouver28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 June 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was so nice! Food as always was excellent.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 June 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice restaurant for a Sunday brunch. Staff appreciate your business.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 June 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I tried the pulled pork and it was not good. There was no sauce really and the meat was crunchy like it sat in a pot and got stuck and scraped off of it.

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FAQs

Original Joe's - Nanaimo does offer delivery in partnership with Skip The Dishes. Original Joe's - Nanaimo also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (250) 585-1563.

Original Joe's - Nanaimo is rated 4.7 stars by 128 OpenTable diners.

Original Joe's - Nanaimo does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 8 times today

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Google Map for Original Joe's - Nanaimo

3280 North Island Highway, Nanaimo, BC V9T 1W1

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Additional information

  • Area
    Nanaimo
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00–00:00
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Canadian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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