WELCOME TO JUST JAKES
Just Jakes has been proudly serving Duncan and the Cowichan Valley for nearly 30 years! Lance and Liz Steward have maintained a fabulous restaurant that has been a local hot-spot for generations of families to enjoy casual dining and celebrations of all kinds. Just Jakes has been a staple in the local community, from the support of local sports organizations to generous donations and environmentally conscious practices.
Our menu features locally-sourced, house-made food, fresh house brews, gluten sensitive and vegetarian options, delicious appies and mouthwatering desserts. You will not be disappointed!
MENU
HOUSE BREWS
CRAIG STREET SEASONAL
Ask about our fresh feature brew.
COWICHAN BAY LAGER
Light, clean, and crisp German-style lager with a soft nut maltiness.
SHAWNIGAN IRISH ALE
Full-bodied red ale with sweet caramel malt and subtle hops.
ARBUTUS PALE ALE
Traditional pale ale with North American hop influence.
MT. PREVOST PORTER
A smooth and silky dark beer with cocoa and roasted malt.
$12 - 20oz
TOOLKIT
Try a flight of all four house beers and our feature brew.
$12 - 20oz
ALL BEERS ON TAP
$5.25 - 12oz | $8 - 19oz | Pitcher $21 - 54oz
DAILY SPECIALS
Starting at $4
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
$10
SNACKY HOUR MENU
Bacon Poutine, Scampi Prawns, Chicken Wings, Bacon Cheddar Burger, Potato Skins, or Cajun Chicken Tacos
$10
$9.5
MARTINI MONDAY
All 2oz martinis on our list
$9.5
$18
TAP TUESDAY
Pitchers of any house brew
$18
$18
BURGER & BEER WEDNESDAY
Enjoy a pint of house beer and the Deluxe Cheddar Burger
$18
$7
THIRSTY THURSDAY
Pints from our great selection on tap!
$7
$1 OFF - 1oz | $2 OFF - 2oz
LOCAL CRAFT GIN FRIDAY
Local gin distilleries featured in any highball
$1 OFF - 1oz | $2 OFF - 2oz
$5.5 - 1oz | $9 - 2oz
ABSOLUT SATURDAY
Enjoy flavoured Absolut Vodka as any highball
$5.5 - 1oz | $9 - 2oz
$6.5 - 1oz | $10 - 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
$15
SCAMPI PRAWNS
Six Tiger prawns sizzling in our house-made Sambuca chili butter; served with grilled focaccia bread.
$15
$14
MUSHROOM BRUSCHETTA
Crostinis topped with tarragon and cognac-infused mushroom duxelles, baked with Parmesan cheese, finished with fresh parsley.
$14
$20
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.
$20
$10
PUB BASKET
Your choice of crispy-coated French fries with ketchup, or onion rings and ketchup, or a basket of sweet potato fries with our house-made chipotle aioli.
$10
$6
WARMED FOCACCIA BREAD
Warmed in the oven and served with a blend of olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
$6
$12
POUTINE
Crispy-coated fries tossed with cheese curds and smothered in hot beef gravy.
$12
$17
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
$22
TOMATO CHORIZO MUSSELS
Mussels simmered in our house-made chorizo tomato sauce; finished with green onions and served with grilled focaccia bread.
$22
$19
CALAMARI
Crispy-fried lemon-peppered calamari with fresh jalapeños and diced red onion; served with cocktail sauce and creamy yogurt dill dressing.
$19
$18
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.
$18
$21
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.
$21
SOUP & SALADS
$9
SOUP OF THE DAY
Please ask about our soup of the day.
$9
$9
BACON BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP
Creamy butternut squash and bacon soup with a hint of maple and spice.
$9
$12
FRENCH ONION SOUP
Savoury sauteed onions simmered in our house-made Porter beer-infused beef broth baked with croutons, Swiss and Parmesan cheese.
$12
$16
SPRING SALAD
Spring mix, daikon, 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
$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
$18
GREEK-CAESAR
The perfect blend of bell peppers, red onions, Kalamata olives, tomatoes, feta cheese, and cucumbers tossed in our housemade creamy Caesar dressing with croutons, romaine lettuce and shaved Parmesan cheese.
$18
$25
POACHED PEAR SALAD
Spring mix, tomatoes, goat cheese, candied walnuts, red onion, crispy yam chips, house poached pear and a red wine reduction with your choice of chicken breast or sesame-crusted tuna, seared rare.
$25
$23
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, Bacon Butternut Squash Soup, Spring Salad, Caesar Salad or Fries
OR UPGRADE TO
Poutine 4, French Onion Soup 4, Onion Rings 2, Sweet Potato Fries 2, or Greek Caesar 2
$20
PACIFIC COD WRAP
Panko-breaded cod, tartar sauce, lettuce, tomatoes and mango salsa in a whole wheat flour tortilla.
$20
$20
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.
$20
$25
BLACKENED PRIME RIB WRAP
Cajun-spiced prime rib, sautéed onions and mushrooms, aged white cheddar cheese and chipotle aioli wrapped in a whole wheat flour tortilla.
$25
$19
ROASTED VEGETABLE SANDWICH
House-made pesto, roasted portobello mushroom, zucchini, red onions and bell peppers with goat cheese and leaf lettuce served on toasted herb focaccia bread.
$19
$22
CHICKEN BACON SWISS SANDWICH
House-made chipotle aioli, roasted chicken breast, bacon, Swiss cheese, lettuce and tomato on toasted herb focaccia bread.
$22
$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.
$22
$23
PRIME RIB BEEF DIP
Slow-roasted prime rib piled on a toasted hoagie bun served with our house-made, porter-infused jus to dip.
$23
FAVOURITES
$16
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
$18
BACON & BLEU CHEESE FLATBREAD
Flatbread baked with garlic oil, poached pear, bleu cheese, bacon and candied walnuts.
$18
$19
FISH TACOS
Three grilled flour tortillas stuffed with crispy slaw, house mango fruit salsa, pan-seared, taco-seasoned cod and cilantro crema.
$19
$19
TUNA TACOS
Three grilled flour tortillas stuffed with taco-seasoned, rare Ahi tuna, cabbage, mango salsa and cilantro crema.
$19
$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 Southwest crema.
$19
BOWLS & PASTA
$19
MUSHROOM PENNE ALFREDO
Penne pasta noodles tossed with sauteed mushrooms, house-made duxelles and creamy alfredo sauce, finished with Parmesan cheese and served with a slice of grilled herb focaccia bread.
$19
$24
POKE BOWL
Unagi-marinated Ahi tuna, sushi rice, cucumbers, pickled onion, carrots, edamame, crispy yam chips, avocado, daikon and wasabi aioli.
$24
$19
MEDITERRANEAN PASTA
Fettucine, house-made pesto cream sauce, Kalamata olives, tomatoes, spinach and Parmesan cheese with a slice of grilled herb focaccia bread.
$19
$25
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
BURGERS
SERVED WITH YOUR CHOICE OF SIDE
Daily Soup, Bacon Butternut Squash Soup, Spring Salad, Caesar Salad, or Fries
OR UPGRADE TO
Poutine 4, French Onion Soup 4, Onion Rings 2, Sweet Potato Fries 2, or Greek Caesar 2
$18
VEGETARIAN PORTOBELLO BURGER
Panko-breaded, fried Portobello mushroom, goat cheese, beets, mixed greens and Jake’s lemon herb aioli on the bun.
$18
$20
PACIFIC COD BURGER
Panko-breaded, fried Pacific cod with house tartar sauce, lettuce and tomato.
$20
$21
CRISPY CHICKEN BURGER
Grilled or crispy-fried chicken breast baked with mozzarella and cheddar cheese and finished with lettuce, tomato and chipotle aioli on the bun.
$21
$22
HOT NASHVILLE CHICKEN BURGER
Crispy-coated, fried chicken breast loaded with our house honey hot sauce, aged white cheddar, lettuce, dill pickles, tomato and mayo.
$22
$18
DELUXE BURGER
House-made beef patty, cheddar cheese, pickles, lettuce and tomato, dressed in mayo, mustard and red relish.
$18
$21
CRAIG STREET BURGER
Beef burger baked with aged white cheddar and finished with lettuce, tomato, chipotle aioli, and crispy onion rings.
$21
$21
RED HOT & BLEU BURGER
Spicy red hot sauce and crumbled bleu cheese on a beef patty with lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise.
$21
$23
JAKE'S GOURMET BURGER
The ultimate bacon, cheddar beef burger with sautéed onions and mushrooms, lettuce, tomato, pickles, mustard, mayo and relish.
$23
ENTREES
$22
TOMATO SPINACH COD
Seared cod fillet topped with tomatoes, wilted spinach and fresh basil in a lemon garlic butter, served with rice pilaf.
$22
$24
MAPLE GLAZED SALMON
Grilled Sockeye salmon brushed with a maple glaze and served with rice pilaf and seasonal vegetables.
$24
$32
CHICKEN LAFLEUR
Grilled chicken breast topped with Tiger prawns, scallops and mushrooms sauteed in roasted garlic herb butter, served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables.
$32
$21
HUNTER PORK
Panko-breaded, fried pork cutlet with rich mushroom and Dijon red wine gravy; served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables.
$21
$27
BRAISED BEEF
Slow-roasted chipotle and coffee-rubbed beef brisket accompanied by a chipotle coffee red wine demi glace; served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables.
$27
WHITE WINES
$8 - 6oz | $12 - 9oz | Bottle $30
PINOT GRIGIO
Jacob’s Creek, Australia
$8 - 6oz | $12 - 9oz | Bottle $30
$9 - 6oz | $13.5 - 9oz | Bottle $34
CHARDONNAY
Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi, California
$9 - 6oz | $13.5 - 9oz | Bottle $34
$10 - 6oz | $15 - 9oz | Bottle $39
SAUVIGNON BLANC
Stoneleigh, New Zealand
$10 - 6oz | $15 - 9oz | Bottle $39
Bottle $39
DAMASCO
Vigneti Zanatta, Cowichan Valley
Bottle $39
Bottle $39
ROSE
Blue Grouse, Cowichan Valley
Bottle $39
Bottle $39
ORTEGA
Blue Grouse, Cowichan Valley
Bottle $39
Bottle $39
BACCHUS
Alderlea, Cowichan Valley
Bottle $39
RED WINES
$8 - 6oz | $12 - 9oz | Bottle $30
MERLOT
Open, Okanagan
$8 - 6oz | $12 - 9oz | Bottle $30
$9 - 6oz | $13.5 - 9oz | Bottle $34
MALBEC
Graffigna, Argentina
$9 - 6oz | $13.5 - 9oz | Bottle $34
$9 - 6oz | $13.5 - 9oz | Bottle $34
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Inniskillin, Okanagan
$9 - 6oz | $13.5 - 9oz | Bottle $34
Bottle $39
PETITE SIRAH
Caravan, Australia
Bottle $39
Bottle $53
PINOT NOIR
Averill Creek, Cowichan Valley
Bottle $53
Bottle $57
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Liberty School, California
Bottle $57
Bottle $34
SHIRAZ-VIOGNIER
Johnny Q, Australia
Bottle $34
Bottle $40
CLARINET
Alderlea, Cowichan Valley
Bottle $40
COCKTAILS
$11 - 2oz
BELLINI
Absolut Apeach vodka, peach slush and a drizzle of red wine.
$11 - 2oz
$11 - 2oz
BRAMBLE
Beefeater gin, creme de mure, fresh lemon juice and simple syrup.
$11 - 2oz
$11 - 2oz
JAKE’S LEMONADE
Absolut vodka and fresh, house-made lemonade.
$11 - 2oz
$11 - 2oz
ROCKS MARGARITA
Jose Cuervo tequila, triple Sec, fresh lime and a salt rim.
$11 - 2oz
$13.5 - 1oz + 6oz Wine
SANGRIA
Red or White Wine, brandy, orange, apple and pineapple juice with ginger ale.
$13.5 - 1oz + 6oz Wine
$12 - 2oz
MOSCOW MULE
Absolut vodka, fresh lime juice, ginger beer and mint.
$12 - 2oz
$13 - 2oz
WHISKEY SOUR
Maker's Mark bourbon, fresh lemon and lime juice with simple syrup, bitters and egg whites.
$13 - 2oz
$13 - 2oz
OLD FASHIONED
Bulleit bourbon, sugar, bitters and orange zest.
$13 - 2oz
MARTINIS
$11 - 2oz
ADAM BOMB
Raspberry Absolut, melon liqueur, cranberry and lime juice.
$11 - 2oz
$11 - 2oz
CARAMEL APPLE
Butter ripple schnapps, apple Sour Puss and apple juice.
$11 - 2oz
$11 - 2oz
COSMOPOLITAN
Absolut vodka, triple sec, lime and cranberry juice.
$11 - 2oz
$11 - 2oz
JAKE’S FAVOURITE
Absolut vodka, blue curacao and cranberry juice.
$11 - 2oz
$11 - 2oz
CLASSIC
Beefeater gin or Absolut vodka with vermouth and olives.
$11 - 2oz
$11 - 2oz
KELLY’S KILLER
Absolut vodka, Malibu rum, orange and pineapple juice.
$11 - 2oz
$11 - 2oz
MANHATTAN
Wiser’s Rye whisky, sweet vermouth and Angostura bitters.
$11 - 2oz
BEERS, CIDERS & COOLERS
$7
DOMESTIC BEERS
Bud Light, Budweiser, Lucky
$7
$8
IMPORT BEERS
Corona, Guinness, Stella Artois, New Grist Pilsner
$8
$7.5
CIDERS
Growers Summer Peach, Growers Bartlett Pear or Strongbow
$7.5
$7.5
COOLERS
Smirnoff Ice
$7.5
Glass $6.5 | Pint $9
MERRIDALE HOUSE APPLE CIDER
Grown and produced right here in the Cowichan Valley.
Glass $6.5 | Pint $9
SPECIALTY COFFEES
$6.5 - 1oz | $10 - 2oz
JAKE’S COFFEE
Frangelico, Irish cream and Peak's Dark Roast coffee topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
$6.5 - 1oz | $10 - 2oz
$7 - 1oz | $11.5 - 2oz
MONTE CRISTO
Kahlua, Grand Marnier and Peak's Dark Roast coffee topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
$7 - 1oz | $11.5 - 2oz
$7 - 1oz | $11.5 - 2oz
BLUEBERRY TEA
Grand Marnier, amaretto, tea, orange and cinnamon.
$7 - 1oz | $11.5 - 2oz
$7 - 1oz | $11.5 - 2oz
B-52
Irish cream, Kahlua, Grand Marnier and Peak's Dark Roast coffee topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
$7 - 1oz | $11.5 - 2oz
$7 - 1oz | $11.5 - 2oz
IRISH COFFEE
Irish whiskey and Peak's Dark Roast coffee topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
$7 - 1oz | $11.5 - 2oz
$7 - 1oz | $11.5 - 2oz
POLAR BEAR
Peppermint schnapps, Irish cream and hot chocolate topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
$7 - 1oz | $11.5 - 2oz
$6.5 - 1oz | $10 - 2oz
SPANISH COFFEE
Brandy, Kahlua and Peak's Dark Roast coffee topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
$6.5 - 1oz | $10 - 2oz
“ LOVE the atmosphere. It was really nice to visit a family friendly restaurant that isn’t a typical ‘family’ restaurant! The service was outstanding & the food was delicious! Unfortunately I was so tired & missed the name of our server, she was amazing...PERFECT service! We often dine out with our 2.5 year old and this was the first time we’ve encountered a server with common sense around young children (i.e. not putting hot plates in front of child & not filling their water to the brim for it to be spilled everywhere) she was wonderful.”
“We do not regret stopping in and waiting for a table! By far the best food we have eaten in a long time! Our four kids, (7 and under) all picky eaters, loved their meals. I had soup and a burger and it was delicious.”
“Nice atmosphere, super sweet, and friendly wait staff. The food is very good. Some gluten-free options.”
Hours of Operation
MONDAYS & TUESDAYS | 11 AM - 8 PM WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS | 11 AM - 9 PM FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS | 11 AM - 10 PM SUNDAYS | 11 AM - 8 PM
Daily Specials
HAPPY HOURS l 3 PM - 5 PM Mondays through Fridays (& 9 PM - 10 PM Fridays) $10 Snacks & Drink Specials
MARTINI MONDAY l All 2oz martinis on our list are $9 TAP TUESDAYS | Pitchers of house-brewed beer $18 BURGER & BEER WEDNESDAYS | A pint & deluxe burger $18 (side not included) THIRSTY THURSDAYS | Pints $7
CRAFT GIN FRIDAYS | 1oz $1 OFF or 2oz $2 OFF Locally-distilled, craft gin
ABSOLUT SATURDAYS | Flavoured Absolut vodka 1oz $5.5 or 2oz $9 CAESAR SUNDAYS | 1oz Caesar $5.5 or 2oz $9
RESERVATIONS - For reservations, please call us at 250.746.5622.
In-house, we also offer cocktail platters and house-made desserts with 72 hours notice. Dessert pick-ups are available after 4 pm, Tuesday through Saturday. Please call 250 746 5622 and speak with a manager to place your order.
GIFT CERTIFICATES | please pop in to pick up or call 250 746 5622
250 746 5622 | 45 Craig Street, Duncan, BC V9L 1V7