John's Restaurant
John's Restaurant is a long-established family dining restaurant in Sarnia-Lambton serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with Greek specialties, seafood features and rotating comfort-dinner specials. The restaurant seats over 200 guests and offers dine-in service, takeout and catering, along with seasonal promotions, holiday family meals and regular community-focused events.
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Last updated on Feb 6th, 2026
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Prime Rib special
John's Restaurant posted a Prime Rib weekend special on April 22, 2026, available Friday April 24 and Saturday April 25. The short announcement uses local hashtags including #sarniarestaurants, so check the restaurant's social channels or call to confirm serving times and reservations.
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Employee 8-year Anniversary
John's Restaurant shared a heartfelt post on 2026-04-19 celebrating Matt's eight year anniversary as a cook, praising his steady work behind the scenes. The message pairs gratitude with local tags that connect the milestone to Sarnia's restaurant community.
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Greek Night
John's Restaurant posted "It’s Greek Night @ John’s! #famousbacon" on 2026-04-16, signaling a themed Greek menu for that evening. The post does not list times or dishes; contact John's Restaurant directly to confirm the menu and reserve a table.
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Greek Night Pikilia Plate
John's Restaurant is hosting Greek Night on 2026-04-16 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM featuring the Pikilia Plate with Greek Lemon Chicken, Pastitchio, roasted potatoes, green beans, rice and baklava. The one night menu also includes Moussaka, Gyro, and Souvlaki, a great chance to sample several Greek favorites in a single meal.
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Greek Night
John's Restaurant hosts Greek Night on April 16 with dinner service from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM, spotlighting Lemon Chicken, Pastitchio, Moussaka, Gyro, Souvlaki, and baklava. It is a single night seasonal menu at the neighborhood spot that highlights traditional Greek favorites for dinner.
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Employee five-year anniversaries
On April 3, 2026 John's Restaurant posted a shoutout celebrating Dillon and Tanya for five years with the team, calling Tanya dependable and hardworking and Dillon a fantastic cook with an infectious smile. The brief recognition uses hashtags #famousbacon and #ontariosbluecoast and highlights the restaurant's appreciation for long term staff.
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Easter Weekend Menu and Hours
John's Restaurant is running an Easter weekend menu with seafood favorites featured all day on Good Friday and a Ham Dinner on Saturday, with Easter Sunday hours ending at 2:00 PM. The announcement lists Good Friday service from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM and invites guests to celebrate the holiday at the restaurant.
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Favourite dish poll
John's Restaurant posted a short poll on 2026-03-22 asking diners to name their favourite dish for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, calling out famous bacon and peameal bacon. The post uses local tags like Sarnia Lambton and Ontarios Blue Coast to engage nearby customers and invite comments on the restaurant's social feed.
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30 Days of Corned Beef
John's Restaurant is running 30 Days of Corned Beef with three breakfast features: Corned Beef Skillet, Corned Beef Benny, and Corned Beef Benedict. The announcement teases savory morning options and uses the hashtag #famousbacon; no prices or hours are listed so contact the restaurant or check its channels for details.
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Birthday celebration announcement
On March 4, 2026 John's Restaurant posted that Tassia celebrated her birthday there with close friends, calling out a signature vibe with hashtags like famousbacon and ontariosbluecoast. The brief social note is a good indicator this is a cozy spot for small group celebrations, contact the restaurant for reservations and menu details.
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Promoted menu items and value specials
John's Restaurant in Sarnia is pushing midweek family friendly specials including Homestyle Meatloaf with house gravy, a Three course Rib Dinner for $18.99, and a 30 day Corned Beef specials run. The post also promotes an $18 Value menu available Monday through Thursday, making it an attractive budget friendly option for families and weekday diners.
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Wednesday family menu and limited-time specials
John's Restaurant is promoting a Wednesday family menu in Sarnia with homestyle options like Homestyle Meatloaf with house gravy, plus a Three course Rib Dinner for $18.99. The post also advertises a 30 day Corned Beef Specials run and an $18 value menu available Monday through Thursday.
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Friday Seafood Features
John's Restaurant posted Friday Seafood Features on 2026-02-27 listing Lake Perch, Lake Pickerel, Fish and Chips, Fish Tacos, Lemon Haddock, Shrimp Stir Fry, and Fried Shrimp. The source includes local tags like Sarnia and Lambton County, but does not list prices or hours, so call the restaurant or check their website for availability and reservations.
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30 Days of Corned Beef and Weekend Features
John's Restaurant announces 30 Days of Corned Beef and Cabbage plus weekend features like cabbage rolls, roast turkey with pumpkin pie, pot roast, lake perch, and a steak sandwich. Menu lines in the original announcement list explicit prices such as Corned Beef and Cabbage for 19.99 and Roast Turkey for 24.99, and note that entrees include soup or salad and dessert. Contact the restaurant for hours and the full promotion window.
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03 Club breakfast tradition
The 03 Club is a long running biweekly breakfast tradition organized by Dow maintenance retirees and held at John's Restaurant. The source says it was organized in 2003 and also describes "32 years of breakfasts," a contradiction since 2003 to 2026 spans 23 years; the group meets twice a month at the restaurant as a local routine of shared mornings.
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Roast Turkey Meal
John's Restaurant lists a Roast Turkey meal that includes oven roasted turkey, dressing, a vegetable, a choice of potato, and pumpkin pie for $24.99. The menu entry was published on 2026-02-12 and shows the full plate components and price, but no availability dates are provided.
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PRIME RIB
John's Restaurant lists PRIME RIB as a featured menu item served with asparagus and your choice of potato or rice for $31.99. The listing and price come from the restaurant menu entry and no further ordering details or contact information are provided in the source.
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Valentine's Day Specials
John's Restaurant is offering Valentine's Day Specials on February 14 with dinners that include a choice of soup or salad and dessert options such as pudding, jell o, or rice pudding, plus the option to upgrade to Cheesecake or Pie. The full John's menu is also available and reservations are accepted while walk ins are welcome; no contact details were provided in the source.
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Surf & Turf
John's Restaurant is featuring Surf & Turf, an entree that pairs an 8 OZ. striploin with a grilled shrimp skewer, priced at 29.99. The menu note was published by the restaurant on 2026-02-12, making this a clear choice for diners who want both steak and seafood in one entree.
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Lake Erie Lemon Pickerel
John's Restaurant is featuring the Lake Erie Lemon Pickerel, a pan fried lake pickerel filet with a light lemon dusting, served with asparagus and your choice of potato or rice. The menu lists the entree at $23.99, a straightforward seafood option for dinner or a casual night out.
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Valentine's Day Menu at John's Restaurant
Join John's Restaurant for a special Valentine's Day menu featuring a variety of delicious dishes, perfect for a romantic celebration!
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John's Wednesday Specials
Join John's Restaurant for their Wednesday Specials featuring a variety of delicious meals, including Homestyle Meatloaf and BBQ Chicken Dinner, all served with soup or salad and dessert.
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Long-standing Comedy Group at John's
Join the long-standing comedy group at John's Restaurant for a morning filled with laughter and good times, celebrating over 20 years of comedic tradition.
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New Year’s Eve Dinner
Join John's Restaurant for a festive New Year’s Eve Dinner with reservations now being accepted and walk-ins always welcome.
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