Original Joe's - Victoria

The staff are amazing! So efficient, friendly and accommodating. Our fav neighborhood place.

Big servings, fast service, comfortable setting. I've never been disappointed here

OCTOBER 24th, 2015: _____________________ I was so excited when I heard that Victoria was opening an OJ 's as I 've always loved the one I go to in Vancouver. My friends and I go often and every single time we have great food accompanied with great service. The waitresses always listen to what we want and our requests if we need extras throughout the meal. I will say I am very impressed. To be honest, if the food remained the same good quality but the service was awful, I would not be going there. I appreciate the hard work the servers, chefs and everyone put into making our experiences at OJ 's a fantastic one. The only time I 've been disappointed is when they removed the 'Buy a drink and get half off on all appetizers ' because I 'm on an extreme budget and that was perfect for me. That deal was also for 7 days a week after 9pm. For that deal, my entire meal including drink was $7.38 if I got a pop and the Poutine. Sometimes I 'd also order the Chili Lime Chicken so it would bring the total to around $13.00. The deal they have on now only runs from Sunday Thursday from 9pm 12pm and is 'Buy a drink and buy one appetizer, get a second appetizer of equal or lesser value for free. ' Now I need to have 2 appetizers even if I only want one and also, my bill has gone up $10 so by the time I pay for my bill tip it 's $20 . I 'm sad about that. Also sad the deals don 't run on the weekends anymore. : Also, it would be nicer if you had less tall bar stool chairs and more regular height because not everyone is tall or comfortable sitting on those chairs. Just saying. ; But still, the food is awesome and the service is awesome. If OJ 's decides to bring back the other deal, I 'd love them even more. I have reduced the amount I 've visited OJ 's since they changed the deal, therefore making less money off of me and my friends. *shrug* Oh well. I highly recommend this place! ALSO the Poutine has mushroom gravy, not beef, so vegetarians can eat it BONUS! NOVEMBER 26th, 2015: _____________________ My friend and I have been having off days on Wednesdays Thursdays for the past month. I believe there is a different chef then before because the food is always sub par on those two nights and only those nights. The chili lime chicken is always cold not even warm when it reaches my table, dark, dark brown and taste like burnt oil and the sauce is usually skimped on. Also the cucumber slices and noodles are skimped on as well. I refuse to eat meat that isn 't hot when it gets to my table, I don 't want to get sick. The poutine isn 't seasoned as much as usual and so it ends up tasting more like oily fries then poutine. They also skimp on the gravy and cheese those nights as well. EVERY night other than Wed Thurs are fantastic, food is on point and great. However, service is always amazing, even on the food off nights. A huge thank you to the awesome manager and servers, you guys are always accommodating and kind, even when we have complaints. I really appreciate that and for that, you 've gained a loyal customer for life. :

Food was good, service was okay (res move in day at UVIC.

Havent been to this neighbourly restaurant in...years! Still pretty good since the last time. Nachos were delicious, but a bit on the pricey side... it shouldnt cost that much, it doesnt even have meat! Drinks were decent for what it is.