Original Joe's - Tuscany

Name: Original Joe's - Tuscany
Address: 1654 McKenzie Ave, Victoria, BC, Canada, V8N 0A3
Telephone: (778) 265-5225
Price range: CAN$30 and under
Rating: 4

4.0

24 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Burgers

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Our first restaurant & bar opened in Marda Loop, Calgary, & even way back in 1997, it was comfortable, accessible & affordable. From the very beginning, OJ’s fell in step with exactly what it has always been about. A down-to-earth, down the street experience for all. We never take ourselves too seriously. We love good food experienced in the company of true friends, in an atmosphere that fits us like a well-worn pair of jeans. It feels real here & that’s just fine by us. No pretense. No frou-frou. Just craft beers, approachable wines & tried-and-true cocktails. All served up with the kind of fresh-made comfort food you crave again & again. To this day we still hand cut our fries, serve most of our entrées with two sides & pour our own OJ’s beer. So, come sit at our bar without having to lowers yours.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 28, 2022

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7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

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(778) 265-5225

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Burgers, Comfort Food, American
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu, Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(778) 265-5225
Website
http://www.originaljoes.ca/
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
1654 McKenzie Ave Victoria, BC V8N 0A3
Neighborhood
Victoria
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Bruschetta*CA$13.00
baked mozza & parmesan garlic crostinis
Truffle Parmesan Potato Crisps** ***CA$11.00
truffle oil, shaved parmesan, malt vinegar aioli
Dynamite Tempura ShrimpCA$19.50
spicy chili aioli, unagi sauce, togarashi
Hummus & Pita* ***CA$15.75
tzatziki, balsamic reduction, extra virgin olive oil, olives, feta, paprika, crispy pita
Onion Rings**CA$11.00
panko crusted, dill dip
Brussels Sprouts* ***CA$13.75
red pepper, bacon, parmesan, cilantro, lime crema
Dragon Boat Lettuce Wraps**CA$17.00
chicken, veggies, chow mein noodles, cashews, cilantro, hoisin peanut sauce
CalamariCA$16.00
onions, jalapenos, bell peppers, tzatziki
Chicken GyozaCA$14.50
chicken & vegetable dumplings
Joe's Dry Ribs***CA$14.25
garlic sesame marinated pork ends, garlic butter, coarse black pepper
Chicken Wings***
bbq, honey garlic, teriyaki, sweet chili, caribbean jerk, hot, salt & pepper, mango habanero, greek, salt & vinegar, dill pickle or cajun
- 1lbCA$16.00
Nachos** ***CA$19.25
cheese, tomato, onion, red pepper, jalapeno

Greens & Bowls

Market SoupCA$7.50
French Onion SoupCA$9.75
house made croutons, provolone cheese
Tomato Bacon SoupCA$7.50
- Add Baked Mozza & Parmesan Garlic CrostinisCA$11.25
Grilled Chicken Caesar***CA$18.25
romaine, croutons, bacon, parmesan
California Cobb** ***CA$20.00
chicken, cheddar, bacon, avocado, cucumber, tomato, egg, balsamic bleu cheese vinaigrette
The West Coast Chop* ***CA$16.25
cucumber, avocado, goat cheese, dried cranberries, candied almonds, baked chickpeas, honey dijon vinaigrette
Pacific Rim Noodle Soup***CA$20.00
chicken, shrimp, rice noodles, veg, spiced chicken stock, chili garlic oil
Teriyaki Rice Bowl*CA$16.00
veggies, teriyaki sauce, sesame brown rice, cashews
- W/ Chicken or ShrimpCA$19.75
Butter Chicken** ***CA$19.50
chicken breast, curried cream sauce, basmati rice, cilantro, spiced yogurt, garlic naan

Handhelds + 2 Sides

Beef DipCA$21.00
Certified Angus Beef®, mushrooms, onions, swiss cheese, horseradish mayo, au jus
Chicken Club Wrap*CA$19.75
chicken, bacon, cheddar, avocado, tomato, lettuce, mayo, red wine vinaigrette
Buffalo Chicken WrapCA$19.75
crispy buffalo style chicken, lettuce, cheddar, tomato, green onion, ranch
Carolina Pulled Pork***CA$18.75
bbq sauce, coleslaw

Burgers + 2 Sides

Add These Toppings: mushrooms, sautéed onions or jalapeno peppers $1.75; cheddar, mozza, provolone or swiss $2; bacon, avocado, guacamole or fried egg $2.25. Substitute Gluten Free Bun Add $1, Soy Chicken Breast or Impossible™ Burger

A.C.E. Cheese Burger***CA$19.25
two beef patties, american cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, burger sauce
The Original***CA$18.00
lettuce, tomato, onion, dill pickle, burger sauce
The Kona*CA$20.50
teriyaki, grilled pineapple, bacon, mozza, lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo
'Grilled Cheese' Burger**CA$22.50
french bread, mix of cheeses, bacon, lettuce, tomato, 2 onion rings, burger sauce
Crispy ChickenCA$19.25
buttermilk marinated, hand-breaded chicken breast, lettuce, pickle, seasoned mayo
Spicy Crispy ChickenCA$19.25
buttermilk marinated, hand-breaded chicken breast, nashville spices, coleslaw, pickle, seasoned mayo
Cajun Chicken Cheddar* ***CA$19.75
lettuce, mayo, tomato, onion, cheddar
Impossible™ Burger* ***CA$19.00
lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, burger sauce
The Haddock StackCA$21.00
beer battered haddock, brioche bun, american cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle, tartar sauce

Sides

Choose 2 Sides with Burgers & Handhelds

Homecut Fries
Crinkle Fries
Sesame Brown Rice
Caesar Salad
Mixed Green Salad
Mashed Potatoes
Veggies & Dip
Coleslaw
Cup of SoupCA$2.50
Sweet Potato FriesCA$2.75
PoutineCA$3.00
Onion RingsCA$2.75

Casual

Steak Sandwich***CA$25.50
6oz Certified Angus Beef® top sirloin, garlic bread, w/ two sides
Long Beach Fish Tacos (2)* ***CA$18.00
Mahi mahi, avocado, lettuce, tomato, green onion, cilantro, chipotle aioli. Served w/ fries
Jalapeno Mac & Cheese**CA$13.50
creamy cheese sauce, toasted parmesan panko
Chicken TendersCA$18.50
plum sauce, homecut fries, gravy or dill dip
Bruschetta Chicken Fettuccine**CA$20.50
bruschetta, chicken, pesto cream sauce
Chipotle Chicken Quesadilla**CA$18.75
Cajun chicken, cheeses, avocado, red onion, chipotle sauce & salsa. Served w/ fries
Fish & ChipsCA$20.00
north atlantic haddock, tartar sauce, gravy or dill dip

The Poutinerie

Fresh Cut Fries Every Day

Traditional**CA$12.50
quebec curd, gravy
The Buffalo Chicken**CA$16.75
quebec curd, gravy, chicken, frank's® red hot®, garlic butter, bleu cheese, green onion, parsley, ranch
A.C.E. Burger PoutineCA$16.75
ground beef, burger sauce, quebec curd, american cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle, red onion, gravy
The Big PigCA$16.75
quebec curd, pulled pork, bacon, gravy, coleslaw, parsley

The Sweet Spot

You Know You Want It

Dirt Pie**CA$7.75
chocolate, mocha ice cream, fudge brownie, cookie crust
Chocolate Brownie**CA$7.75
warmed brownie, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, chocolate & caramel sauce
Cinnamon Bun Cheesecake**CA$7.75
w/ caramel sauce & candied almonds

What 24 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.0

4 based on recent ratings

3.9Food
4.1Service
3.7Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

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OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 28, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
They are closed turning the location into a cannabis shop we ended up going elsewhere for dinner
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 24, 2022
overall3food4service4ambience3
Was good! Really enjoyed the prawn dish :)
K
Kheg
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Server was amazing, a time we were needing something she was there.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 6, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Excellent service. Relaxed atmosphere. Not full due to capacity restrictions hence a nice, quiet ambience.
DS
DavidS
Vancouver
36 reviews
vip
4.0
36 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
First time in Original Joe's at Tuscany village and we will be back. My burger was awesome, though the fries tasted if they had been dried in old oil. My partner's fish tacos were a plus and we both enjoyed the caesar salads. It was very quiet, having come in at the end of the lunch rush, but that was fine with us. Yes, we will be back.
SS
SandraS
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lots of menu choices to suit a variety of diners. I particularly like that the two sides with entrees offering value for $. Mashed potatoes were a favourite!
D
Dakota
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 23, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Great service! Food was awesome. Nice environment
OT
OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience3
A bit of a line up when waiting, no one at the front to escort customers to their seat. We were taken to a seat meant for 4 to 5 when he could of put us in a smaller table. The drinks they served were cold so that's good news. I ordered the poutine and my wife ordered a pulled pork sandwich. The fries were a little undercooked and not crispy at all. I was nice about everything and maybe should of stepped up.
CP
ChristinaP
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was so amazing. The food was great and we felt very welcome.
A
Algonquin
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience2
Fries were luke warm steak had to be sent back, asked for well done got medium rare, food took a long time to get to us even though the restaurant was practically empty.
SB
SusanB
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 13, 2021
overall1food3service1ambience3
Oen table and Original Joe’s did not honor our reservation for 7 for a family birthday. They called 1 hour and 19 minutes before we were due to arrive telling us they were closed. I suspect we were canceled to clear the way for. a Grey Cup party. The call had kitchen noises in the background as i was told they were closed.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Calgary
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2021
overall3food3service5ambience3
The service was great. The food wasn’t the same quality or presentation as other Original Joe location we’ve been to in Calgary.
d
douglasw
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 2, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience, great food, friendly courteous, attentive staff, great portions of food, great dining experience!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and great service!
J
Jeanie
Vancouver
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2021
overall4food3service4ambience4
My fish tacos were not as good as they have been in the past.
WM
WendyM
Vancouver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, good selection on menu. Food was fantastic and prices are good.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 3, 2019
overall1food1service1ambience1
Don’t use open table to make a reservation for this restaurant, they don’t acknowledge it nor use it properly. If the restaurant is busy, then don’t let customers book a reservation. This is 2019, not 1999, if you are going to use technology, then use it properly. People depend on processes that use app tech to work properly and be acknowledged as a regular part of doing business.
T
Tigershire
Vancouver
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 25, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience4
Delicious food and prompt, polite service. Enjoyed my experience and would definitely go to again.
J
Jeanie
Vancouver
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2019
overall5food4service5ambience4
My husband ordered the special... a steak sandwich which was gristly and hard to chew. The server graciously removed the cost of that meal from our bill. I had the Long Island tacos which were wonderful.
J
Jeanie
Vancouver
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on July 11, 2019
overall4food4service5ambience4
Loved the shrimp tacos!! And the service was great!
BD
BryceD
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 17, 2019
overall4food3service4ambience4
They met my expectations. The food was, my guess, cooked to the corporate standards. The server did a great job and the atmosphere was nice.
c
cathys
Vancouver
26 reviews
vip
4.0
26 reviews
Dined on April 14, 2019
overall4food4service3ambience3
First time at OJs. I was pleasantly surprised by the brussel sprouts. I would rate it a top 5 for me. The serving plate was a bit large for the amount though. Lettuce wrap with chicken wasn't anything too amazing. Probably won't order that again. I would definitely go back though and have different dishes.
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wzrot
Vancouver
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2019
overall4food3service5ambience2
Service and cost of food were good and I liked that they had a lower-calorie plate. However, the salad was wilted and starting to go brown. In retrospect, I should have said something. The burger was great though. As far as ambiance goes, it was ok for a sports bars. We had a gift card and chose Original Joe's based on their menu and reservation availability, but I'm not a big fan of huge TV screens and sports. I did like that it had oversize photos of local architecture. That was cool!
TM
TammyM
Vancouver
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2019
overall4food5service5ambience3
We did find it a tad loud when the restaurant filled up. Tough for someone with hearing aids.

FAQs

Original Joe's - Tuscany does offer delivery in partnership with Skip The Dishes. Original Joe's - Tuscany also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (778) 265-5225.

Original Joe's - Tuscany is rated 4 stars by 24 OpenTable diners.

Original Joe's - Tuscany does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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