John's Restaurant
John's Restaurant is a long-established full-service, family-friendly restaurant in Sarnia-Lambton serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with homestyle and Greek-influenced dishes and signature items like peameal bacon and roast turkey. They seat over 200 guests and offer takeout, phone and online ordering, and full catering with set menus for events, delivery to nearby towns, and optional setup services. The restaurant promotes daily and weekly specials such as Taco Tuesday and midweek three-course dinner deals, and accepts reservations with walk-ins welcome.
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Last updated on Feb 6th, 2026
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Wednesday Specials — Three Course Rib Dinner
John's Restaurant is offering a Wednesday special: a Three Course Rib Dinner for $18.99, promoted with local hashtags for Sarnia and Petrolia. This appears as a weekly midweek offering, a solid value if you are craving ribs and a full three course meal on a Wednesday.
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Civic Holiday Monday Hours
John's Restaurant announced Civic Holiday Monday hours, open from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM for a shorter service window. The post references the restaurant's famous bacon and uses local hashtags for Sarnia and Petrolia, so expect a busy morning and early afternoon crowd.
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Three-for-one / $18 three-course dinner promotion
John's Restaurant is running weekday specials including Taco Tuesday three tacos with soup or salad and dessert for 18.99, a Philly Cheesesteak meal for 17.99, and three course dinners for 18 available Monday to Thursday. Menu choices for Taco Tuesday include Chorizo with Salsa Verde, Lemon Pepper Haddock, Garlic Shrimp, and Steak. Check with John's for current hours and weekly availability.
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Tuesday specials and weekly three-course deal
John's Restaurant is running Taco Tuesday with three tacos plus soup or salad and dessert for $18.99, featuring options like Chorizo with Salsa Verde and Lemon Pepper Haddock. The kitchen also serves a Philly Cheesesteak with special dipping gravy for $17.99, and offers three course dinners for $18 Monday to Thursday.
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Taco Tuesday featured taco options
John's Restaurant is running Taco Tuesday with a three taco meal that comes with soup or salad and dessert for 18.99, featuring Chorizo with Salsa Verde, Lemon Pepper Haddock, Garlic Shrimp, or Steak. The menu also calls out a Philly Cheesesteak with dipping gravy for 17.99 and three course dinners for 18.00 Monday to Thursday.
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John's Restaurant general business announcement
John's Restaurant, serving Sarnia Lambton since 1964, reminds the community it offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The brief announcement emphasizes local pride and signature bacon via social hashtags, inviting neighbors to stop in or follow for daily specials.
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Three Course Dinner Special Menu
John's Restaurant is offering a $18 Three Course Dinner Special Menu every Monday to Thursday, promoted to Sarnia diners with the tag #famousbacon. It is a simple, affordable midweek option for a full plated dinner at a set price, ideal for local weekday dining.
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What's for dinner?
John's Restaurant posted a playful dinner prompt on 2026-07-16 using #famousbacon and #johnsrestaurantsarnia, signaling a focus on their bacon offering and local Sarnia engagement. Check the restaurant social feed for the full menu, photos, or reservation details.
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Wednesday dinner menu
John's Restaurant is featuring a Wednesday dinner menu that includes Meatloaf, Rocket Salad, Gyros, and a Clubhouse Sandwich, presented as midweek dinner options. Check www.famousbacon.com or the restaurant's local tags for up to date availability and details.
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Closed for Canada Day
John's Restaurant announced on July 1 that it will be closed for Canada Day, with the post tagging the Sarnia Lambton area. If you planned to visit on July 1, check the restaurant's social channels for reopening updates.
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Father's Day Weekend Specials
John's Restaurant is offering a Father's Day Weekend menu with Prime Rib served after 2:00 PM, available for both dine in and takeout, plus Atlantic Salmon with Asparagus, Roast Turkey Dinner, and BBQ Ribs. Reservations are available and walk ins are welcome, making it easy to celebrate with family over a hearty meal.
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Patio season mimosas
John's Restaurant in Sarnia is ringing in patio season with a playful call to enjoy mimosas, leaning into local flavors and outdoor dining. The short announcement emphasizes sunshine friendly drinks and community pride with tags like famous bacon and Ontarios blue coast.
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Takeout ordering during internet outage
John's Restaurant reports an internet outage on May 9, 2026, that has disabled phone and online takeout ordering; customers are asked to drop in to place orders in person. The restaurant says they hope to have phone service restored soon and apologizes for the inconvenience.
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Mother's Day Weekend Features
John's Restaurant is running Mother's Day weekend features on Saturday and Sunday, May 9 and May 10, 2026, with limited reservations and designated walk in seating. Featured mains include prime rib with asparagus, Lake Erie pickerel, and John's famous roast turkey dinner, plus the full John's menu served all weekend.
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Taco Tuesday Cinco de Mayo special
John's Restaurant is marking Cinco de Mayo with a Taco Tuesday special on May 5, 2026 featuring chorizo with salsa verde, the popular Lemon Pepper Haddock, or Kickin or Garlic Shrimp. The meal comes with soup or salad, potato or rice, slaw and dessert for 17.99, making it a simple festive dinner option.
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Mother's Day Weekend Features
John's Restaurant is offering Mother's Day Weekend Features on Saturday, May 9 and Sunday, May 10 with a limited number of reservations being accepted and designated seating for walk ins all day. Expect specials such as Prime Rib with asparagus, Lake Erie Pickerel, and John's Famous Roast Turkey Dinner alongside the complete regular menu.
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Part Time Host/Hostess
John's Restaurant is hiring a part time Host or Hostess for weekday mornings in summer and fall/winter 2026. The role includes greeting guests, managing reservations and waitlists, assisting with drink orders and bussing, and requires Smart serve certification. Send your resume to heatherf@famousbacon.com to apply.
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Catering Menu Highlights
John's Restaurant catering presents homestyle signature entrees and shareable trays with sample pricing and clear ordering rules. Popular options include the Signature Roast Turkey Dinner at $24.99 per person and Chicken Souvlaki at $20.99 per person; delivery fees vary by town and orders require a 72 hour lead time and minimum of 10.
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Catering Service Terms
John's Restaurant offers packaged catering like the Signature Roast Turkey Dinner and Chicken Parmesan for $24.99 per person, Chicken Souvlaki for $20.99 per person, and a Veggie or Chicken Stir Fry for $16.99. Orders require a minimum of 10 and 72 hours lead time, chafing dish rental is $8 per unit, delivery fees vary by town, and prices do not include HST with a recommended 10% gratuity.
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John's Restaurant year-round menu offerings
John's Restaurant in southwestern Ontario has been serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days a week since 1964, with a famous breakfast featuring Canadian Peameal Bacon alongside soups made from scratch, comfort foods, Greek favourites, and seasonal salads. The roomy dining area seats over 200, and the restaurant provides a private room, catering, and family meal options for groups. Visit http://www.famousbacon.com/about-us for details.
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John's famous breakfast — Canadian Peameal Bacon
John's Restaurant has been a southwestern Ontario favorite since 1964, known for its famous breakfast featuring Canadian Peameal Bacon. Open seven days a week with seating for over 200, the restaurant also offers a private room and catering for groups; visit http://www.famousbacon.com/about-us to learn more.
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Sample event menus
John's Restaurant offers customizable sample menus for breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and catered buffets, with popular items like Chicken Souvlaki, John’s Famous Pork Tenderloin, and Rocket Salad with Chicken. Catering notes include Roast Turkey requiring 72 hour notice, a buffet minimum of 15 people with final numbers confirmed 24 hours prior, and lunch service available until 3:00 PM; visit the restaurant website to view current seasonal menus.
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Special Family Meal Offers
John's Restaurant's Special Family Meal Offers list shareable meals with serving sizes and prices, including gyro, chicken souvlaki, falafel, and a Family Turkey Dinner for six. Orders are limited to three family meals per family per day, preparation requires about 90 minutes, and catering is available for groups of 10 to 250 plus; order details are on the menu page.
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Restricted overtime ordering and hours information
John's Restaurant in Sarnia requires customers to complete an online overtime order form and then call to confirm, with hours MON to THURS 7 AM to 8 PM, FRI to SAT 7 AM to 9 PM, and SUN 8 AM to 8 PM. Lunch deliveries should be placed before 10 AM; use the URL on their site and call 5195429821 for confirmation.
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John's Restaurant Family Turkey Meal and Hours
John's Restaurant in Sarnia offers a Family Turkey Meal that feeds six for $134.99 and includes salad, turkey, stuffing, gravy, vegetable, potato, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie. The restaurant posts full weekly hours and lists its address at 1643 London Road; call 519-542-9821 to place an order or visit http://www.famousbacon.com/ for details.
