JJs Restaurant at VCC

4.7

317 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Canadian

250 Pender St W, Vancouver, BC V6B 1S9

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2 people

Apr 26, 2025

April 2025

7:00 PM

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for business meals

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. Chef's Table dinner is a set menu, and courses can not be changed due to guest preferences. We have these specific proteins on the menu to further the student's knowledge in the program.

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

Copy of 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 317 people are saying

JJs Restaurant at VCC reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

4.8Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Vancouver / British Columbia
Canadian
Vancouver
Best Value
Vancouver
Canadian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

JJ's Restaurant at VCC offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent value and experience," featuring beautifully presented, delicious dishes crafted by culinary students. Enjoy "great service" in a relaxing atmosphere. The three-course meals are a "fantastic meal" option. While occasional delays occur, the charming student staff ensure a memorable visit.

317 Reviews

J
Jim
Vancouver1 review
5.0
Dined on April 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Several delicious appetizer, entré and dessert options. Beautiful plate presentations and glad to support the culinary students of VCC!
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Eliza
Vancouver1 review
5.0
Dined on April 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Given that this is a cullinery school, meaning most people who are cooking and serving you are students. I would give them 5 stars, excellent value and experience! Will definitely come back!
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Brenda
Vancouver4 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 26, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We enjoyed our experience at JJ's. The servers were very polite and didn't intrude at all. The entrees did take quite awhile though. The value was fairly good as you could get a 3 course meal for $40 or al a carte for an individual price. Some entrees were larger than others so hence my lower rating on value. Overall, it was a nice experience as my son is interested in pursuing Culinary Arts post secondary so we wanted to check it out. The food itself was delicious.Every dish was seasoned well, cooked perfectly and very tasty. 👌 My only complaint about the food itself would be the bones we had in the trout. :(
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Kathryn
Vancouver1 review
5.0
Dined on March 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
What a fantastic meal at JJ's! Delicious food and great value!
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Regina
Vancouver5 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 12, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was nicely presented and taste was very good. A relaxing atmosphere, and quiet enough to enjoy a conversation between ourselves. Students did their best ,as it was only their second day in the dining room, so pack your patience. Would definitely would return.
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Stella
Vancouver1 review
3.0
Dined on February 25, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Always enjoy supporting the students at VCC downtown campus while dining at JJ's - have been dining at JJ's for over 40 years!
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OpenTable Diner
Vancouver1 review
5.0
Dined on February 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
All good, I would just recommend the service to be faster
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R.
Vancouver4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
student staff were excellent and very exacting about their work. I eat here often and this was on of the better experiences. Terry and also the bartender and all waiting staff. Chef came out to chat. Excellent overall.
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Tiffany
Vancouver1 review
5.0
Dined on February 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I order 3 courses for $40. Food and service both very good. Recommend reserved 90 mins for lunch.
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June
Vancouver12 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I went to JJ’s with two co-workers for lunch today and it was fabulous. The service was great and the food amazing. I would highly recommend putting this on your dine out list. It was great to see young people so interested in what they’re learning and the level of professionalism was noticed. Kudos to the teaching staff. All around great experience.
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FAQs

JJs Restaurant at VCC is rated 4.7 stars by 317 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

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

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat

JJs Restaurant at VCC

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Copy of 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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Review summary

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