Just Jakes. Since Day One

Where Every Guest is Family. Unhurried Dining, Quality Food, and Conversation.

JUST JAKES

Welcome to your quiet downtown spot. Our cozy two-level setting is perfect for both family dinners and intimate meetings, featuring bright natural light and original art. Come enjoy high-quality dining and personal service designed for every generation.

Restaurant Hours

SUN – TUE 

WED – THU

FRI – SAT

11 AM – 10 PM

11 AM – 11 PM

11 AM – 12 AM

Happy Hours

MON – FRI

03 PM – 05 PM

45 Craig St, Duncan, BC V9L 1V7, Canada

Phone: (250) 746-5622

Directions

Popular Eats

Craig Street Nachos

Corn tortilla chips topped with corn and black bean salsa, green onions, tomatoes, jalapeños, black olives, cheddar and mozzarella cheeses served with salsa, sour cream, and guacamole.

Popular Eats

Poached Pear Salad

Spring mix, tomatoes, goat cheese, candied walnuts, red onion, crispy yam chips, house poached pear and blackberry vinaigrette with your choice of chicken breast or sesame-crusted tuna, seared rare.

Popular Eats

Taco Salad

Crispy romaine topped with corn tortillas, green onions, tomatoes, corn and black bean salsa, shredded cheddar and mozzarella with spicy Southwest ranch, topped with your choice of ground chorizo, Mexi ground beef, taco-spiced chicken, spicy steak strips or sautéed vegetables.

The Chef

"High-quality comfort food you can count on. Our generous, signature menu offers all your favorites—from classic dips and fresh salads to hearty pastas—served as high-quality food for the whole family."

Saxon Burroughs

Saxon Burroughs

WHERE GREAT FOOD MEETS Legacy

JUST JAKES

Step inside our bright, high-ceilinged dining room. Large windows surround the space, offering wide-open views of the street—a cozy and beautiful backdrop for any meal.

Join the Jake’s family to keep up on chef specials, seasonal features, and community events at Jake’s. Get directions HERE

Directions

Book An Event

Our venue is the perfect spot for your next big gathering! Please note, individual reservations are limited, but we are ready to discuss and book your classy event for parties of 10 guests or more.

Explore the Vibe: Take a virtual peek at our cozy, two-level setting, featuring bright window views and unique, rotating local artwork.

45 Craig St, Duncan, BC V9L 1V7, Canada

Phone: (250) 746-5622

TAPROOMS

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DAILY SPECIALS

  • HAPPY HOUR DRINK FEATURES: Glass of House Beer, Glass of Wine (Pinot Grigio or Merlot), Long Island Iced Tea or Jake’s Lemonade Starting at $4
  • SNACKY HOUR MENU: Bacon Poutine, Scampi Prawns, Chicken Wings, Bacon Cheddar Burger, Potato Skins, or Cajun Chicken Tacos $10
  • MARTINI MONDAY: All 2oz martinis on our list $9.5
  • TAP TUESDAY: Pitchers of any house brew $18
  • BURGER & BEER WEDNESDAY: Enjoy a pint of house beer and the Deluxe Cheddar Burger $18
  • THIRSTY THURSDAY: Pints from our great selection on tap! $7
  • ABSOLUT FRIDAY: Enjoy flavoured Absolut Vodka as any highball $5.5 – 1oz | $9 – 2oz
  • SHAFT SATURDAY: Ask about our feature shaft or enjoy the classic! $9 – 2oz
  • CAESAR SUNDAY: Enjoy a classic Caesar with a lime wedge, spicy beans and a celery salt rim $6.5 – 1oz | $10 – 2oz
  • HAPPY HOURS: Monday to Friday 3PM – 5PM & 9PM – 10PM (11PM Fridays)

APPIES

  • SCAMPI PRAWNS: Six Tiger prawns sizzling in our house-made Sambuca chili butter; served with grilled focaccia bread. 15
  • BANG BANG SHRIMP: Panko-breaded, crispy-fried prawns tossed in our house-made sweet and spicy bang bang sauce; finished with green onions. 17
  • MEDITERRANEAN CRAB DIP: A blend of rock crab, sun-dried tomatoes, roasted garlic, cream cheese, and spices topped with tomatoes and green onions; served with your choice of grilled pita or corn tortilla chips. 21
  • PORTOBELLO FRIES: Parmesan, garlic pepper and panko-breaded portobello mushroom strips, fried crispy and served with our house-made buttermilk ranch to dip. 15
  • PUB BASKET: Your choice of crispy-coated French fries with ketchup or a basket of sweet potato fries with our house-made chipotle aioli. 10
  • WARMED FOCACCIA BREAD: Warmed in the oven and served with a blend of olive oil and balsamic vinegar. 6
  • POUTINE: Crispy-coated fries tossed with cheese curds and smothered in hot beef gravy. 12
  • CHICKEN BITES: Panko-breaded, fried chicken breast bites with your choice of two dips: Plum, Honey Dijon, Ranch, Red Hot, Honey Hot, Beer-b-cue, Red Hot Beer-b-cue, Bleu Cheese, or Southwest Ranch. 17
  • COCONUT LIME MUSSELS: Mussels simmered in our house-made coconut lime sauce; finished with fresh cilantro and served with grilled focaccia bread. 21
  • CALAMARI: Crispy-fried lemon-peppered calamari with fresh jalapeños and diced red onion; served with cocktail sauce and creamy yogurt dill dressing. 19
  • CHICKEN WINGS: One pound of Red Hot, Beer-b-cue, Red Hot Beer-b-cue, Honey Hot, Salt & Pepper, Garlic Pepper, Cajun or Lemon Pepper. 19
  • CRAIG STREET NACHOS: Corn tortilla chips topped with corn and black bean salsa, green onions, tomatoes, jalapeños, black olives, cheddar and mozzarella cheeses served with salsa, sour cream, and guacamole. 22

SOUPS & SALADS

  • SOUP OF THE DAY: Please ask about our soup of the day. 9
  • BACON BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP: Creamy blend of bacon and butternut squash with a hint of maple and spice. 9
  • FRENCH ONION SOUP: Porter-infused beef broth loaded with savoury onions and baked with crostinis, Swiss and Parmesan cheese. 12
  • SPRING SALAD: Spring mix, carrots, tomatoes, beets and cucumbers with your choice of house-made creamy yogurt dill dressing, buttermilk ranch, Caesar, bleu cheese, sesame lime vinaigrette, balsamic vinaigrette, blackberry vinaigrette or spicy Southwest ranch. 16
  • CLASSIC CAESAR: Romaine lettuce tossed with house-made croutons and our signature Caesar dressing; topped with freshly shaved Parmesan cheese and black pepper. 16
  • GREEK-CAESAR: The perfect blend of bell peppers, red onions, Kalamata olives, tomatoes, feta cheese, and cucumbers tossed in our house-made creamy Caesar dressing with croutons, romaine lettuce and shaved Parmesan cheese. 18
  • POACHED PEAR SALAD: Spring mix, tomatoes, goat cheese, candied walnuts, red onion, crispy yam chips, house poached pear and blackberry vinaigrette with your choice of chicken breast or sesame-crusted tuna, seared rare. 25
  • TACO SALAD: Crispy romaine topped with corn tortillas, green onions, tomatoes, corn and black bean salsa, shredded cheddar and mozzarella with spicy Southwest ranch, topped with your choice of ground chorizo, Mexi ground beef, taco-spiced chicken, spicy steak strips or sautéed vegetables. 23

WRAPS & SANDWICHES

  • SERVED WITH YOUR CHOICE OF SIDE: Daily Soup, Squash Soup, Spring Salad, Caesar Salad or Fries
  • OR UPGRADE TO: Poutine 5, French Onion Soup 5, Tater Tots 2, Sweet Potato Fries 2, or Greek Caesar 2
  • PACIFIC COD WRAP: Panko-breaded cod, tartar sauce, lettuce, tomatoes and mango salsa in a whole wheat flour tortilla. 21
  • RANCH CHICKEN WRAP: Grilled chicken breast, bacon, mozzarella and cheddar cheese, lettuce and tomato with our house buttermilk ranch dressing in a whole wheat flour tortilla. 21
  • BLACKENED BEEF WRAP: Cajun-spiced, slow-roasted sirloin beef, sautéed onions and mushrooms, aged white cheddar cheese and chipotle aioli wrapped in a whole wheat flour tortilla. 25
  • ROASTED VEGETABLE SANDWICH: House-made pesto, roasted portobello mushroom, zucchini, red onions and bell peppers with goat cheese and leaf lettuce served on a toasted herb focaccia bun. 19
  • HAM, BACON & EGG BUNWICH: Crispy bacon, ham, cheddar cheese and a fried egg on a brioche bun with our house chipotle aioli. 18
  • JAKE’S CLUB SANDWICH: Ham, bacon, chicken, cheddar cheese, lettuce and tomato on a toasted herb focaccia bun with mustard and Jake’s lemon herb aioli. 22
  • PHILLY CHEESE STEAK: Tender strips of steak, sautéed peppers and onions baked with aged white cheddar and chipotle aioli on a toasted hoagie bun. 23
  • BEEF DIP: Slow-roasted sirloin beef piled on a toasted hoagie bun served with our house-made, porter-infused jus to dip. 23

FAVOURITES

  • ROASTED VEGETABLE FLATBREAD: Garlic olive oil, roasted portobello mushroom, zucchini, red onion and bell pepper mix with roasted garlic, goat cheese and a balsamic reduction. 16
  • FISH TACOS: Three grilled flour tortillas stuffed with crispy slaw, mango salsa, pan-seared, taco-seasoned cod and cilantro crema. 19
  • TUNA TACOS: Three grilled flour tortillas stuffed with taco-seasoned, rare Ahi tuna, cabbage, mango salsa and cilantro crema. 19
  • JAKE’S TACOS: Three grilled flour tortillas with your choice of spicy chorizo sausage, Mexi ground beef, taco chicken or roasted vegetables loaded with shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, pickled onion, cheddar and mozzarella cheese, finished with cilantro crema. 19

BOWLS & PASTA

  • PENNE ALFREDO: Penne pasta noodles tossed with our house-made creamy alfredo sauce, finished with Parmesan cheese and served with a slice of grilled herb focaccia bread. 19
  • CREAMY PESTO PRAWN PENNE: Penne pasta, house-made pesto cream sauce, a blend of roasted portobello mushrooms, zucchini, red onion and bell peppers tossed with prawns and topped with feta cheese; served with grilled focaccia bread. 23
  • GINGER SOY SALMON BOWL: A grilled 6oz wild Sockeye fillet set atop rice pilaf and a stir-fry mix of bok choy, broccoli, carrots, bell peppers, and red onions in our house-made ginger soy sauce. 25
  • CHORIZO SCRAMBLE: Glenora Creek Custom Meats ground chorizo sausage, scrambled eggs, sauteed onions and bell peppers served over crispy-fried tater tots, finished with fresh pico de gallo and hollandaise. 21

BURGERS

  • SERVED ON A BRIOCHE BUN WITH YOUR CHOICE OF SIDE: Daily Soup, Squash Soup, Spring Salad, Caesar Salad or Fries
  • OR UPGRADE TO: Poutine 5, French Onion Soup 5, Tater Tots 2, Sweet Potato Fries 2, or Greek Caesar 2
  • VEGETARIAN PORTOBELLO BURGER: Panko-breaded, fried Portobello mushroom

WHITE WINES

  • PINOT GRIGIO: Jacob’s Creek, Australia $8 – 6oz | $12 – 9oz | Bottle $30
  • CHARDONNAY: Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi, California $9 – 6oz | $13.5 – 9oz | Bottle $34
  • SAUVIGNON BLANC: Stoneleigh, New Zealand $10 – 6oz | $15 – 9oz | Bottle $39
  • DAMASCO: Vigneti Zanatta, Cowichan Valley Bottle $39
  • ROSE: Blue Grouse, Cowichan Valley Bottle $39
  • ORTEGA: Blue Grouse, Cowichan Valley Bottle $39
  • BACCHUS: Alderlea, Cowichan Valley Bottle $39

RED WINES

  • MERLOT: Open, Okanagan $8 – 6oz | $12 – 9oz | Bottle $30
  • MALBEC: Graffigna, Argentina $9 – 6oz | $13.5 – 9oz | Bottle $34
  • CABERNET SAUVIGNON: Inniskillin, Okanagan $9 – 6oz | $13.5 – 9oz | Bottle $34
  • PETITE SIRAH: Caravan, Australia Bottle $39
  • PINOT NOIR: Averill Creek, Cowichan Valley Bottle $53
  • CABERNET SAUVIGNON: Liberty School, California Bottle $57
  • SHIRAZ-VIOGNIER: Johnny Q, Australia Bottle $34
  • CLARINET: Alderlea, Cowichan Valley Bottle $40

COCKTAILS

  • BELLINI: Absolut Apeach vodka, peach slush and a drizzle of red wine. $11 – 2oz
  • BRAMBLE: Beefeater gin, creme de mure, fresh lemon juice and simple syrup. $13 – 2oz
  • JAKE’S LEMONADE: Absolut vodka and fresh, house-made lemonade. $13 – 2oz
  • ROCKS MARGARITA: Jose Cuervo tequila, triple Sec, fresh lime and a salt rim. $14 – 2oz
  • SANGRIA: Red or White Wine, brandy, orange, apple and pineapple juice with ginger ale. $15 – 1oz + 6oz Wine
  • MOSCOW MULE: Absolut vodka, fresh lime juice, ginger beer and mint. $14 – 2oz
  • WHISKEY SOUR: Maker’s Mark bourbon, fresh lemon and lime juice with simple syrup, bitters and egg whites. $15 – 2oz
  • OLD FASHIONED: Bulleit bourbon, sugar, bitters and orange zest. $15 – 2oz

MARTINIS

  • ADAM BOMB: Raspberry Absolut, melon liqueur, cranberry and lime juice. $13 – 2oz
  • CARAMEL APPLE: Butter ripple schnapps, apple Sour Puss and apple juice. $13 – 2oz
  • COSMOPOLITAN: Absolut vodka, triple sec, lime and cranberry juice. $13 – 2oz
  • JAKE’S FAVOURITE: Absolut vodka, blue curacao and cranberry juice. $13 – 2oz
  • CLASSIC: Beefeater gin or Absolut vodka with vermouth and olives. $13 – 2oz

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WHITE WINES

  • PINOT GRIGIO: Jacob’s Creek, Australia $8 – 6oz | $12 – 9oz | Bottle $30
  • CHARDONNAY: Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi, California $9 – 6oz | $13.5 – 9oz | Bottle $34
  • SAUVIGNON BLANC: Stoneleigh, New Zealand $10 – 6oz | $15 – 9oz | Bottle $39
  • DAMASCO: Vigneti Zanatta, Cowichan Valley Bottle $39
  • ROSE: Blue Grouse, Cowichan Valley Bottle $39
  • ORTEGA: Blue Grouse, Cowichan Valley Bottle $39
  • BACCHUS: Alderlea, Cowichan Valley Bottle $39

RED WINES

  • MERLOT: Open, Okanagan $8 – 6oz | $12 – 9oz | Bottle $30
  • MALBEC: Graffigna, Argentina $9 – 6oz | $13.5 – 9oz | Bottle $34
  • CABERNET SAUVIGNON: Inniskillin, Okanagan $9 – 6oz | $13.5 – 9oz | Bottle $34
  • PETITE SIRAH: Caravan, Australia Bottle $39
  • PINOT NOIR: Averill Creek, Cowichan Valley Bottle $53
  • CABERNET SAUVIGNON: Liberty School, California Bottle $57
  • SHIRAZ-VIOGNIER: Johnny Q, Australia Bottle $34
  • CLARINET: Alderlea, Cowichan Valley Bottle $40

COCKTAILS

  • BELLINI: Absolut Apeach vodka, peach slush and a drizzle of red wine. $11 – 2oz
  • BRAMBLE: Beefeater gin, creme de mure, fresh lemon juice and simple syrup. $13 – 2oz
  • JAKE’S LEMONADE: Absolut vodka and fresh, house-made lemonade. $13 – 2oz
  • ROCKS MARGARITA: Jose Cuervo tequila, triple Sec, fresh lime and a salt rim. $14 – 2oz
  • SANGRIA: Red or White Wine, brandy, orange, apple and pineapple juice with ginger ale. $15 – 1oz + 6oz Wine
  • MOSCOW MULE: Absolut vodka, fresh lime juice, ginger beer and mint. $14 – 2oz
  • WHISKEY SOUR: Maker’s Mark bourbon, fresh lemon and lime juice with simple syrup, bitters and egg whites. $15 – 2oz
  • OLD FASHIONED: Bulleit bourbon, sugar, bitters and orange zest. $15 – 2oz

MARTINIS

  • ADAM BOMB: Raspberry Absolut, melon liqueur, cranberry and lime juice. $13 – 2oz
  • CARAMEL APPLE: Butter ripple schnapps, apple Sour Puss and apple juice. $13 – 2oz
  • COSMOPOLITAN: Absolut vodka, triple sec, lime and cranberry juice. $13 – 2oz
  • JAKE’S FAVOURITE: Absolut vodka, blue curacao and cranberry juice. $13 – 2oz
  • CLASSIC: Beefeater gin or Absolut vodka with vermouth and olives. $13 – 2oz