JJs Restaurant at VCC

4.8

303 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Canadian

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2 people

Dec 26, 2024

9:00 PM

Experiences are available.

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

JJ’s Restaurant is a Vancouver institution. Both the kitchen and front of house are run by students who are in their 2nd level of cook training. Enjoy a three-course a la carte lunch which is reasonably priced and produced with the highest level of passion and care by students with the guidance of their Chef Instructors. If you are interested in a group booking please email culinaryarts@vcc.ca.

Please note that JJ’s and Chef’s Table service may be interrupted by inclement weather, including extreme heat or significant snowfalls. VCC makes this precaution to keep the staff and customers safe. Thank you in advance for your understanding.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Canadian, Contemporary French / American, International
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Thu 11:30 am–12:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 6:30 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(604) 443-8479
Website
http://www.vcc.ca/services/eat-shop--more/jjs-restaurant/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Tobias MacDonald

Location
250 Pender St W, Vancouver, BC V6B 1S9
Neighborhood
Chinatown
Cross street
Hamilton
Parking details
street parking also available
Public transit
Stadium/Chinatown Sky Train Station
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Chef's Table
CA$60.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
The Chef's Table dinners, are one of Vancouver's best-kept secrets! Enjoy a gourmet five-course meal designed by Chef Hamid Salimian with optional selected wine pairings, served in a unique group setting with only 10 seats available per night. The Chef's Table dinners are run by students, led by award winning instructors in Vancouver Community College's International Culinary Arts Program. Thank you for supporting VCC students-gratuities help the VCC Foundation create awards and bursaries. Dietary restrictions and preferences may be accommodated with at least 24 hrs notice. Please direct requests to culinaryarts@vcc.ca. Please note that Chef’s Table service may be interrupted by extreme heat. Thank you in advance for your understanding.

Citrus
limoncello bavarois, calamansi curd, olive oil sablé, elderflower meringue, grapefruit sorbet, blackberry coulis
Cocoa
spiced chocolate, chocolate espuma, banana rum brulé, churro, passion fruit sorbet, dulce de leche
Hazelnut
praline profiteroles, poached pears, hazelnut streusel, pear sorbet, gianduja sauce
Apple
tart tatin, brie cheesecake, apple beignet, crème fraiche ice cream, maple bourbon butterscotch

Drinks Menu

Wine

Gray Monk BC
Gewurztraminer, Pinot Noir
- 6 oz.CA$9.00
- 1/2 LCA$25.00
- BottleCA$37.00
Cedar Creek
Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot
- 6 oz.CA$9.00
- 1/2 LCA$25.00
- BottleCA$37.00

Craft Beer 355ml $7.00

Whistler Brewing
Bear Paw Honey lager
Lonetree
Dry Apple Cider
Parallel 49
Filthy Dirty IPA
Blue Buck
Pale Ale
Steamworks
Pilsner

Cocktails 2oz.

CaesarCA$9.00
CosmopolitanCA$9.00
Lime MargaritaCA$9.00
MocktailCA$5.00

Highballs 1oz.

Rye
Vodka
Gin
Rum
Scotch

Non Alcoholic

Perrier WaterCA$3.25
Coffee or TeaCA$3.00
EspressoCA$4.00
CappuccinoCA$5.00
LatteCA$5.50
Hot Water & LemonCA$1.25

Soda

Pepsi
Diet Pepsi
7-Up
Ginger Ale
Ice Tea

Juice

$3.25

Lemonade
Apple
Orange
Tomato
Pink Grapefruit

What 303 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

5Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Vancouver / British Columbia
Best Food
Vancouver / British Columbia
Best Value
Vancouver / British Columbia
Canadian
Vancouver
Best Overall
Vancouver
Best Food
Vancouver
Best Value
Vancouver
Canadian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

JJ's Restaurant at VCC offers an exceptional dining experience with "impeccable service and delectable food." This hidden gem delivers high-quality meals at accessible prices, thanks to the talented culinary students and their expert instructors. Guests appreciate the "wonderful service," creative dishes, and the opportunity to support future chefs.

303 Reviews

S
Shirley
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is my second time dining at JJ's cafe, it is always excellent. Everything was amazing. I recommend it to my friends.
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Rosalie
Vancouver
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went there to celebrate a birthday. It is so nice to go to a place and be able to chat and hear one another. The food and presentation was fantastic.
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S
Susan
Vancouver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Gourmet food in a lovely, wood-panelled room. Eager, helpful waitress too. My friend + I had a great time!
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John
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Really beautiful intimate experience. Loved every dish. Would love to try the wine pairing next time.
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Leonardo
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It is a restaurant is run by the Culinary Students, so mistakes can happen. My service was great, no mistakes, food was great specially the new banana brule dessert. it's affordable comparing to others places, considering you will have a 3 course meal with good ingredients. Totally worth it.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service . Lovely three course lunch. Fine dining and wonderful plating and food tastes. Each dish is explained In detail and thanks to all at JJ’s!
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Barbara
VIP
Vancouver
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We have been coming here since 1991. Each and every time has gifted us with a very positive and delicious experience
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Alfred
Vancouver
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service! Delicious and amazing cuisine. 😋 Thank you Dennis, Karen and Khoi. 😊
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amy
San Francisco
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Nice dinning experience, good food and service. Would love to go back !
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great and service was amazing! Had a great experience and we will definitely be back :)
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FAQs

JJs Restaurant at VCC is rated 4.8 stars by 303 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Dec 26, 2024

9:00 PM

Experiences are available.

250 Pender St W, Vancouver, BC V6B 1S9

Additional information

Cross street
Hamilton
Neighborhood
Chinatown
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Thu 11:30 am–12:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 6:30 pm–8:30 pm
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Canadian, Contemporary French / American, International
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
street parking also available
Public transit
Stadium/Chinatown Sky Train Station
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Tobias MacDonald
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.vcc.ca/services/eat-shop--more/jjs-restaurant/
Phone number
(604) 443-8479

JJs Restaurant at VCC

Make a reservation

Additional information

Chef's Table

Appetizers

Kale & Arugula

Shrimp and Scallop

Beef Carpaccio

Short Rib

Entrées

Steelhead Trout

Rack of Lamb

Pork Wellington

Cornish Game Hen

Desserts

Citrus

Cocoa

Hazelnut

Apple

Drinks Menu

Wine

Gray Monk BC

Cedar Creek

Craft Beer 355ml $7.00

Whistler Brewing

Lonetree

Parallel 49

Blue Buck

Steamworks

Cocktails 2oz.

CaesarCA$9.00

CosmopolitanCA$9.00

Lime MargaritaCA$9.00

MocktailCA$5.00

Highballs 1oz.

Rye

Vodka

Gin

Rum

Scotch

Non Alcoholic

Perrier WaterCA$3.25

Coffee or TeaCA$3.00

EspressoCA$4.00

CappuccinoCA$5.00

LatteCA$5.50

Hot Water & LemonCA$1.25

Soda

Pepsi

Diet Pepsi

7-Up

Ginger Ale

Ice Tea

Juice

Lemonade

Apple

Orange

Tomato

Pink Grapefruit

Overall ratings and reviews

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