Went to Original Joe's and honestly it was a terrible experience. We walked in, got seated, and then just... nothing. Not a single waiter came to our table for about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, staff were walking all around us--including the same person who seated us--and completely ignored our table. What made it worse is that there were maybe 10 people in the whole restaurant, so it's not like they were busy. Two guys even walked in after us and got their waters right away, while we still hadn't been acknowledged at all. On top of that, when the manager finally came over, instead of helping, he called one of us a "smart ass" for joking around with a teammate. Completely unprofessional and unnecessary. After waiting that long with zero service, we just decided to leave. Really disappointing experience and definitely not somewhere I'd go back to. read more

Terrible service, waited for 30 minutes nobody came and there was a maximum of 4 groups there, got mad at us for no reason and very disappointed because I was hungry and they were very disrespectful. read more

The food is good! Service was great! I read the previous reviews before coming in and I wasn't going to give it a try. I came in on a bus from the Rocky Mountain Rail Experience and I was in need of a hamburger and this place nailed it!!! Great ambience too, Thank you!! read more

This is only 4 because I just came in for a drink. It's a solid 4 because of the wonderful service and kindness a server named Lana exhibited today. I needed someone like you in my orbit today. read more

Waiting for services and over a half hour for a burger? No refills people served before us

Food was great. Service was very good. our bartender changed channels so we could watch the ball game. We travel with a service dog. We were placed at a table where the SD could tuck. Thank you. A very nice dinner after a long day of travel. read more

Unfortunate experience here on Monday night. After arriving at restaurant to do a take out order after 6:30 pm we asked how long it would be before we ordered. We needed to know an estimate beacusew e ahd traveld all day and had dogs with us in the vehicle. It was not busy and we were told it would be 15 - 20 minutes once we ordered. We ordered, paid, tipped generously and then went accross the street to check into hotel. When we returned after 15 minutes, we proceeded ot wait for our orders. And wait, and wait. Finally after asking for a manager, we showed them our time stamped receipt and asked about our food. One order came out just then but the other order was still missing. In the end, it took over 45 minutes for one burger and two appetizers. It did not help that while we were attempting to get our food, we could see kitchen staff fooling around in the back. The manager did nothing except say 'oh sorry' and offered us coupons only good at their store. We were from out of town and certainly after this, will never be back. I attmepted to call during day time hours and talk with another manager but could never get anyone. Stay Away and in the future, I will never tip again on any take out order until AFTER I receive my food. I shoudl have left the food and demanded a refund, it was cold and undercooked anyway. read more

I'm a fan. Good food and good service. Try the Mac and cheese. Nice layout for a restaurant and there is normally a game playing.

It was a birthday for my father-in-law, and our family ordered out...the food was bland, steak was rubbery, dynamite tempura shrimp was made with no heart or care, you can sense the lack of care that was put into the foods. As a local, I do not recommend this place nor will ever go back! read more

Online said hours were open until 10, sat at the the bar at 8:30 and was told it was last call. Ordered the French onion soup, lots of cheese but mostly soggy croutons and not much soup. Also had poutine and a side salad. Gravy was salty and asked for dressing on the side, came on the salad and was salty too. Friendly enough service but probably wouldn't come back. read more

Original Joes, You were one lovely surprise stop! As we drove to Alberta from Seattle we stopped in Kamloops for some lunch and found Original Joes. To be honest, we weren't really expecting much but we were very pleasantly surprised! Their hot wings could have used a bit more sauce and this is the only reason i took one star away from an otherwise perfect score... (you have to sauce the wings!) My fiancée tried the Mac and Cheese and my friend had a Poutine that was classic and both said they were damn good. All of this goodness at a reasonable price?! Joes is a place i will stop again anytime i have the chance! read more

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The best meal I had the entire time I was in Kamloops ! We came during Happy Hour. The first thing we ordered were the dry ribs. They were only 7$ and came with a side of tzatziki. They were awesome ! I had a Joes soda to drink, and that I really didn't like at all. It was only 3$ so no big deal. We couldn't decide on the steak sandwich or the teriyaki chicken bowl, so we split them both. The steak came with the choice of 2 sides ( they had a variety of items to chose from which was really nice. They both arrived on 2 plates each which is always appreciated. They both were also very good. The steak was very tasty. The service was super friendly, quick, and also featured a wireless phone charger, which was a very nice touch. Definitely would return! read more

Original Joe's is one of my typical quick dinner spots. The food is typically pretty good for a chain restaurant, decent service, a little expensive for what it is, but overall it's fine. I've eaten at this place many times and that's why the 4 star rating, but this last time the food was sub par. I had the drunken noodles with shrimp. There were lots of shrimp in it. But the shrimp was overcooked and bordering on rubbery. The noodles were fine, but the carrots were overcooked as well. It left the dish lacking texture. A sprinkle of peanuts helped a few bites, but definitely not enough. It lacked a little bit of sweetness to help cut through the chili soy sauce. Usually order the saigon sub, but couldn't see it on the menu. read more

Original Joe's Restaurant & Bar - Drunken noodles with shrimp - Bars Near Me - Kamloops, British Columbia

Below average food. My dad's was cold. The soup was bland. Didnt tell anyone about the up charge for soups when telling us what came with meals. One of the plates was filthy because they had it sitting on another meal. For the 120 dollars, would not go back read more

This little but busy place was the perfect stop for the evening meal after a long drive. Had the butter chicken with rice which was really delicious. The service was a bit alow though especially in topping up water and coffees but still friendly and nice. read more

Another first for me here. I've wanted to try Original Joe's ever since I moved to Kamloops, so far so good. My order included a beer (don't forget beer), Ceviche (another first), and the Jambalaya which I've had at other Joe's. All were appropriately tasty(nothing outstanding) and in fact was again more than I could eat. The server was friendly but not as attentive as she could've been. Generally I find you get what you give, if you're friendly and "up" they will be too, not as much here. Maybe she had something on her mind. The venue is tastefully done but the patio is situated above Hwy 1 and was quite noisy. I'm a fan of patios but this was disconcerting and took away from my meal. Next time inside. The gardens between the patio and street wall needed some weeding, watering and pruning too. It always surprises me that business put in flower and shrub gardens then neglect them. So 4 stars for you. I think 3.5 is more accurate but I'll round up in this case. read more

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Waite staff is terrible. You can count on a solid meal at joe's. What saves this place is their dessert ice cream. Order two, or three....

If you wanna listen to the Bartender yapping away about his Fantasy Football League team with the help rather than ever getting any service...this is the place for you! And this on a dead Sunday night...should have been the first clue. And don't dare question them about their food....you are guaranteed to be ignored! read more

Really, the Pacific Rim noodle bowl... soooo good! noodles made in house. fresh veggies. broth not salty

Great Mac and Cheese Goes good with the honey brown Great staff and a warm friendly atmosphere Check it out you will not be disappointed read more

I think our waitress was high or drunk. Been here a few times and have always been disappointed with the menu and service. Not going back.

Really enjoyed the food we had here, fish and chips. Really great server Olivia looked after us with her fun personality.

Great place to cone get a burger. The prices are the standard and the food is good. I really like the fish tacos also.

Very very bad service ugh ... but the food is good. Noisy and dusty balcony to bad the view is have bad cozy apmosphere.

In Dec they offered a buy $50 gc & get a $20 gc free. I purchased 2 $50 gc's & gave them as gifts, keeping the two $20 for myself. Feb 3rd I took my daughters for dinner & when I gave them the two $20 gc's I was told they were only good for Jan ?????????? No one ever told me they were good only for Jan. I thought gc's had no expiry date ???? Spoke with a manager who was very rude & said there was nothing she could do. What a scam !!!! read more

Went there on 8th of April 2015. Asked the receptionist how much waiting time and she said 10 mins. I saw the people are asked are you sure it's 10 mins and she was like oh yeah just 10 mins. And just after that 1 table got free. Few peoples came after us didn't wait for anyone and grabbed the table. There was absolutely no attention from the so called receptionist. I wish I could have taken a picture of that girl to post. After 20 mins I reminded her that it's been 20 mins since we came and you told to wait just 10 mins. Then the shameless reply came.. i can't guarantee on table time.. Now if you can't guarantee a table time Why did you confirm me when I asked twice? Did you came to me and bother to at least let me know it will take some more time? If there was another table free right in front of us, why didn't you give it to us? Are you ashamed of yourself to be serving in a hospitality business to lie to customer. And whoever is the restaurant manager if you are not as shameless like the employee you have kept at the reception reply back to this post. Is this the way you are supposed to serve ??? Do you think by lieing to customer about your time you are going to earn business??? read more

Refreshingly welcome to vegan customers they don't have everything but they have more than other Original Joe's Restaurant that I have been to read more

Loved the ambiance, service was good and presentation of dishes nice. Steak sandwich was grilled perfectly and paired with a red ale on tap mmm, mmm, delicious. read more