Royal Oak Patio
& Poolside Dining now OPEN!

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Hours: 6:30am - 9pm Sunday-Thursday & 6:30am - 10:00 Friday-Saturday
Happy Hour: 3:00pm - 6:00pm daily & ALL DAY MONDAYS!

Place your Take Out order here

Give us a call to place your order by phone 250-658-8989

Enjoy our delicious meals, from the comfort of home!

MENU


Island Egg Breakfast

Traditional 2 Egg Breakfast GF        $15

2 eggs your way, choice of ham, bacon, or breakfast sausage. Served with crispy hash browns and your choice of toast.

Full English GF        $19

3 eggs your way, bacon, ham, sausage, grilled tomatoes, black beans, sauteed mushrooms. Served with crispy hash browns and your choice of toast.

Avocado Toast & Eggs V        $16

Crushed avocado & spinach on Filoncino garlic bread topped with 2 poached eggs, pesto oil. Served with fresh tomatoes.


Omelettes

Ham & Cheese GF        $16

3 egg omelette with honey ham & cheddar cheese. Served with crispy hash browns and your choice of toast.

Garden GF, V        $16

3 egg omelette with peppers, onion, tomatoes, spinach & cheddar cheese. Served with crispy hash browns and your choice of toast.

Pacific GF        $16

3 egg omelette with smoked salmon, capers, goat cheese, basil oil. Served with crispy hash browns and your choice of toast.


Lake's Skillets

Elk Lake Skillet        $17

Crispy hash browns topped with 2 scrambled eggs, bacon, honey ham, breakfast sausage & cheddar cheese served with your choice of toast.

Prospect Lake Skillet V        $15

Crispy hash browns topped with 2 scrambled eggs spinach, tomato, avocado, peppers, onions & cheddar cheese served with your choice of toast.


For the Kids

Bacon & Egg V        $8

1 egg, 2 strips of bacon & slice of toast.

Mini Pancakes V        $8

Served with warm syrup & whipped butter.


Benny's

Served with choice of crispy hash browns or fresh tomatoes.
 
Classic GF        $15

English muffin topped with 2 poached eggs; honey ham topped with house made hollandaise sauce.

California GF        $17

English muffin topped with 2 poached eggs, bacon, crushed avocado topped with house made hollandaise sauce.

Canadian GF        $16

English muffin topped with 2 poached eggs, bacon, sauteed mushrooms topped with house made hollandaise sauce.

Veggie GF, V        $16

English muffin topped with 2 poached eggs, spinach, goat cheese, tomatoes, topped with house made hollandaise sauce.

Smoked Salmon GF        $17

English muffin topped with 2 poached eggs, smoked salmon, cream cheese topped with house made hollandaise sauce.


Something Sweet

Add Bananas, Blueberries or Strawberries +$4

Caramel Apple French Toast V        $15

Thick sliced French toast topped with fresh apples warm caramel & pecans.

Farmhouse Stack V        $14

3 buttermilk pancakes served with whipped butter and warm maple syrup.

Classic Oatmeal GF, V, V+        $8

Served with brown sugar & milk.


Something Savory

Chicken & Waffles        $15

Served with bourbon infused maple syrup & whipped butter.

Breakfast Poutine        $16

2 scrambled eggs, bacon, crispy fries, cheese curds, gravy, green onion.

Huevos Rancheros V        $14

2 flour tortillas, refried black beans, 2 scrambled eggs, avocado, cheddar cheese, green onions. Served with salsa & sour cream.

GF - Gluten Free Option   •  V - Vegetarian   •   V+ - Can be made Vegan


Starters & Shareables

Tuna Tataki GF        $17

Seared sesame-crusted Ahi tuna, picked onions, wasabi & ponzu.

Calamari        $16

Lemon pepper, red pepper, green onions, tzatziki.

Jumbo Chicken Wings        $16

Choice of: lemon pepper, salt & pepper, Cajun, Frank’s hot, sriracha, honey garlic, sweet chili, blue moon, Thai peanut, BBQ
Add carrots, celery & ranch +$3

Pot Stickers        $11

Perfectly seared pork pot stickers, green onions, ginger soy glaze.

Nachos V        $20

House-made tortilla chips, tomatoes, black beans, corn, jalapenos, green onions, cheddar & mozzarella, served with salsa & sour cream.
Add guacamole, Cajun chicken or Taco beef +$4

Chicken Strips        $13

4 crispy chicken tenders with your choice of dipping sauce
Add fries or salad +$3

Chips & Guac        $9

House made corn tortilla chips served with guacamole and salsa.

Classic Poutine        $11

Crispy fries, cheese curds, gravy.


Happy Hour Menu

3pm-6pm daily, All day Monday’s

HAPPY HOUR BITES:
1/2 dozen Wings        $8
Crispy Yam Fries        $7
Chips n Guac        $7
Onion Rings        $8
 
 
HAPPY HOUR BEVERAGES - $5
6 oz. Sawmill Creek Chardonnay
6 oz. Sawmill Creek Merlot
Pints of Russell Taps
Well Hi-balls


Burgers

Served with fries, soup, or house salad. Caesar Salad, Parmesan fries, Poutine, Yam Fries, French Onion Soup +$3
 
Bacon Cheddar Burger GF, V        $18

Choice of house made beef patty, grilled chicken breast, Beyond Meat patty. Bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, burger sauce.

Mushroom Burger GF, V        $18

Choice of house made beef patty, grilled chicken breast, Beyond Meat patty. Sautéed mushrooms, Monterey Jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, burger sauce.

BBQ Burger GF, V        $18

Choice of house made beef patty, grilled chicken breast, Beyond Meat patty. Smoked cheddar, sautéed onions, crispy onion ring, lettuce, tomato, bold BBQ sauce.


Handhelds

Served with fries, soup, or house salad. Caesar Salad, Parmesan fries, Poutine, Yam Fries, French Onion Soup +$3

Lakes Club        $17

Smoked turkey, bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato, cranberry mayo, served on a fresh ciabatta bun.

Crispy Chicken Burger        $17

Buttermilk panko-crusted chicken, slaw, lettuce, tomato, honey sriracha aioli.

BBQ Jackfruit Sandwich V, V+        $16

Slow roasted BBQ jackfruit, pickled apple, slaw, served on a pretzel bun.

Beef Dip        $17

Roast beef, garlic butter, au jus.

Steak Sandwich        $23

6oz. sirloin steak served on open-faced garlic toast topped with mushrooms & blue cheese.


Sides

Onion Rings        $11
French Fries        $5
Crispy Yam Fries        $8
Parmesan Fries        $8
Small Caesar Salad        $6
Small Artisan Greens        $5


Soup and Salad

Artisan Greens GF, V        $14

Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, beets, choice of dressing.

Classic Caesar Salad V        $15

Crisp romaine, parmesan, garlic herb croutons, capers, Caesar dressing.

Ginger Soy Chicken Salad        $18

Mixed greens, grilled chicken, mini vegetable rolls, wonton crisps, carrots, peppers, green onion, bean sprouts, sesame seeds, ginger soy glaze.

Apple Pecan Salad V, GF        $16

Spinach, fresh apples, goat cheese, pecans, maple bourbon vinaigrette.

Taco Salad        $18

Romaine lettuce, avocado, tomatoes, beans, corn, cheddar, mozzarella, tossed in Green Goddess dressing. Salsa, sour cream & tortilla chips. Choice of Cajun chicken or Taco beef.

French Onion Soup        $8

Sherry infused French onion soup.

Daily Soup        $6 / $8

Ask your server for details!


Bowls

Teriyaki Bowl GF        $20

Teriyaki beef, carrots, red peppers, pickled radish, broccoli, celery, snap peas, bean sprouts, rice, spicy yogurt.

Prawn Piccata        $21

Pan fried prawns, garlic butter, capers, lemon, shaved parmesan, pesto oil served with garlic toast.

Chicken Parmesan        $21

Panko crusted chicken breast, marinara, cheddar, mozzarella, fettuccine alfredo, parmesan, garlic toast.

Baked Spaghetti & Meatballs        $18

House made meat sauce, cheddar, mozzarella, parmesan, garlic toast.

Spicy Peanut Thai Bowl GF, V, V+        $18

House peanut sauce, Asian vegetables, bean sprouts, green onions, rice noodles, sesame seeds, lime. Add Chicken or prawns +$4


Mains

Teriyaki Salmon        $24

Teriyaki glazed salmon topped with a grilled pineapple salsa, served with rice & seasonal vegetables.

Fish & Chips        $19

2 pieces of beer battered Pacific cod, coleslaw, tartar sauce, served with fries, soup or salad.

Grilled Sirloin GF        $26

6oz. perfectly grilled Canadian beef sirloin served with chef’s potatoes & seasonal vegetables.

Bullseye Ribs GF        $23

Slow cooked baby back ribs in a bold BBQ sauce served with fries & coleslaw.

Hasselback Chicken GF        $21

Grilled chicken breast stuffed with spinach & goat cheese, pesto oil drizzle served with chef’s potatoes & seasonal vegetables.


For the Kids

Grilled Cheese        $9
Cheese Burger & Fries        $12
Mac n Cheese        $9
Spaghetti & Meat Sauce        $9
Chicken Strips & Fries        $9


Desserts

Al la Mode +$3
NY Style Cheese Cake        $8

Choice of Strawberry, Chocolate, or Caramel.

Chocolate Lava Cake        $8
Caramel Apple Tart        $8
Toffee Pudding        $8
GF - Gluten Free Option   •  V - Vegetarian   •   V+ - Can be made Vegan

Draft Beer

  • Russell Brewing Craft Lager

    Slv (13.5 oz) $4.75 | Pint (20 oz) $7 | Jug $18

  • Russell Brewing Black Lager

    Slv (13.5 oz) $4.75 | Pint (20 oz) $7 | Jug $18

  • Molson Canadian

    Slv (13.5 oz) $4.75 | Pint (20 oz) $7 | Jug $18

  • Phillips Blue Buck

    Slv (13.5 oz) $4.75 | Pint (20 oz) $7 | Jug $18

  • Hoyne Pilsner

    Slv (13.5 oz) $4.75 | Pint (20 oz) $7 | Jug $18

  • Driftwood Fat Tug IPA

    Slv (13.5 oz) $4.75 | Pint (20 oz) $7 | Jug $18

Ciders & Coolers

  • Growers Pear

    $6.75

  • Growers Extra Dry Apple

    $6.75

  • Grower Peach

    $6.75

  • Strongbow

    $8.00

  • Somersby Apple

    $9.00

  • Smirnoff Ice

    $6.75

  • Mikes Hard Lemonade

    $6.75


Bottles & Cans

  • BudLight

    $6.50

  • Budweiser

    $6.50

  • Lucky

    $6.50

  • Labatts Blue

    $6.50

  • Kokanee

    $6.50

  • MGD

    $6.50

  • Corona

    $7.00

  • Stella

    $7.00

  • Heinken

    $7.00

  • Guiness

    $9.25

  • Alexander Keiths

    $6.50

  • Hoyne Dark Matter

    $6.50

  • Philips Hop Circle IPA

    $6.50


Wine

Red Wine

  • Sawmill Creek

    6oz $6.25 | 9oz $8.50
    Merlot (CDN)

  • Inniskillin Okanagan Estate Series Select VQA

    6oz $9.00 | 9oz $12.00 | Btl $38.00
    Cabernet Sauvignon (BC)

  • Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi

    6oz $10.00 | 9oz $13.00 | Btl $40.00
    Cabernet Sauvignon (CAL)

  • Donna Paula

    6oz $11.00 | 9oz $14.00 | Btl $50.00
    Malbec (AGN)

  • Jackson-Triggs Okanagan Estate VQA

    6oz $9.00 | 9oz $12.00 | Btl $38.00
    Shiraz


Wine

White Wine

  • Sawmill Creek

    6oz $6.25 | 9oz $8.50
    Chardonnay (CDN)

  • Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi

    6oz $10.00 | 9oz $13.00 | Btl $40.00
    Chardonnay (Lightly Oaked) (CAL)

  • Jackson-Triggs Okanagan Estate VQA

    6oz $9.00 | 9oz $12.00 | Btl $38.00
    Sauvignon Blanc (BC)

  • Monkey Bay

    6oz $11.00 | 9oz $14.00 | Btl $50.00
    Sauvignon Blanc (NZ)

  • Inniskillin Okanagan Estate Series Select VQA

    6oz $9.00 | 9oz $12.00 | Btl $38.00
    Pinot Grigio (BC)

  • Jackson-Triggs Okanagan Estate VQA

    6oz $9.00 | 9oz $12.00 | Btl $38.00
    Riesling-Gewurtztraminer (BC)


Wine

  • Ruffino Prosecco

    Btl $20.00
    (ITL) (375mL)

  • Henkell Trocken Sparkling Wine

    Btl $13.00
    (200mL) (DE)

About

The Lakes Restaurant is a Royal Oak Restaurant in the Howard Johnson Hotel and has been a favourite neighbourhood gathering place.

Serving crave-worthy, hearty portions of homestyle food since 2004, our professional and welcoming team are here to cater to your dining needs. The Lakes offers weekly food specials and daily drink features. After dinner or before you go out for the night, join us for a pint of craft beer in our sports bar and watch the game on one of our 6 large screen TVs.

Our signature dishes include the California Benny with house-made Hollandaise Sauce, the Lakes Club House with roasted turkey on cranberry sourdough, and our handmade beef burgers. We offer several pub favourites such as chicken wings, fish & chips, and nachos.

In addition, the Elk Lake Banquet room is an inviting place to host a variety of events, meetings or receptions, and comfortably accommodate up to 50 guests.

Quality Food and Service

Our goal is to serve great food every time.

The Elk Lake Banquet Room

The Elk Lake room at the Lakes in the Howard Johnson is an affordable multi-faceted Banquet Hall ideal for hosting your corporate events, business meetings, holiday parties, or any other social gathering.

The Elk Lake room is highly flexible and can be set up in several formats to suit any style of occasion. Some of our other features include a sound system, dance floor, and adjustable lighting allowing us to customize the atmosphere of the room. With a ceiling mounted Full HD 1080p projector, retractable screen, fast Wi-Fi, flip chart, whiteboard, microphone, and podium, the Elk Lake room is fully equipped to make your next meeting a success.

Catch the big game in our Sports Bar

After dinner or before you go out for the night, join us for a pint of Craft Beer in our sports bar and watch the game on one of our 6 large screen TV’s’

Contact Us

☎ : (250) 658-8989
✉ : restaurant@hojovictoria.ca

Opening Hours

Open Daily:

Monday - 6:30am-9pm

Tuesday - 6:30am-9pm

Wednesday - 6:30am-10pm

Thursday - 6:30am-10pm

Friday - 6:30am-10pm

Saturday - 6:30am-10pm

Sunday - 6:30am-9pm

Patio & Poolside Dining now OPEN!
Looking for Take-Out? Order Online & Receive 10% off!

Happy Hour 3:00pm-6:00pm daily & ALL DAY MONDAYS!

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