John's Restaurant
John's Restaurant is a long-established family diner in Sarnia-Lambton serving breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week, known for homestyle and Greek-influenced dishes and a signature Canadian peameal bacon breakfast. The roomy establishment seats over 200, offers a private room for groups, and provides takeout, family meals and full catering with sample menus, delivery options and event services that require advance notice.
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Last updated on Feb 6th, 2026
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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 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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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.
