Jakes at The Lake

Restaurant

Lake Life, Honest. Your Waterfront Table is Waiting.

Jakes vibe

Welcome to your year-round lakeside home. Our classic, woody cabin atmosphere is the perfect setting to enjoy high-quality cuisine from our amazing chef. We are proud to be the best waterfront dining for both casual summer fun and quality winter dining for the whole community.

Restaurant hours

SUN – THU 

FRI – SAT

11:30 AM – 08 PM

11:30 AM – 09 PM

Happy Hours

Ask your server for happy hours

109 S Shore Rd, Lake Cowichan, BC V0R 2G0

Phone: (250) 932-2221 

The Chef

Great ingredients, bold flavors and a West Coast point of view.  Honest, casual food that’s seasonal and full of personality

Peter

WHERE GREAT FOOD MEETS LAKESIDE HOSPITALITY

The lake

Step inside our bright, high-ceilinged dining room. Large windows surround the space, offering wide-open views of the lake—a cozy and beautiful backdrop for any meal.

Join the Lake Crew to keep up on chef specials, seasonal features, and community events at Jake’s. Get directions HERE.

Book An Event

We encourage you to secure your table in advance! Individual reservations are welcome in the winter, but seating is walk-in only during our busy summer season. To ensure the best experience for your group, please call ahead for parties of 10 guests or more.
Please explore our areas with a 360° View of our facilities. on the right side.

Step out onto the waterfront patio—the ideal spot to unwind. We welcome every boater, hiker, and family to enjoy the lake air with us.

109 S Shore Rd, Lake Cowichan, BC V0R 2G0

Phone: (250) 932-2221 

TAPROOMS

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Winey Monday

$6.5 – 6oz | $9.5 – 9oz
 
Your choice of Pinot Grigio or Merlot

Cocktail Tuesday

$11

All double signature cocktails

Burger & Beer Wednesday

$17.5

Enjoy a pint of house beer and the Deluxe Cheddar Burger

Thirsty Thursday

$7

Pints form our great selection on tap!

Martini Friday

$10

Check out our favourites list!

Proseco Saturday

$7.5 | $8

5oz Prosecco or Mimosa

Caesar Sunday

$6.5 – 1oz | $10 – 2oz
Check out our Caesars

Popcorn Prawns

$17

Flash-fried Pacific prawns served with chili mango remoulade.

Chicken Wings

$18

Choice of Cajun, honey garlic, red hot, sweet and spicy Korean, insane hot, smoky barbecue, salt & pepper, or Nashville. Or substitute CAULIFLOWER BITES for a vegetarian option.

Classic Poutine

$12

Crispy fries tossed with cheese curds and smothered in hot beef gravy.

Humbold Squid

$17

Local and hand-cut, marinated, lightly breaded and fried crisp; served with pickled banana peppers, lime caramel and chili mango remoulade

Fried Wontons

$14

Crispy pork-filled wontons drizzled with honey garlic sauce, served with fried onions and house-made sweet chili sauce.

Baked Mushroom Cap Dip

$16

All the favourite flavours served as a dip; roasted mushrooms, caramelized onions and fresh herbs with Parmesan, cheddar, mozzarella and cream cheese, served with crispy onion gratin topping, fresh vegetables and naan bread.

Stuffed Yorkie

$19

Tender braised Canadian AAA beef, carrots, celery and onions with a red wine gravy served in a Yorkshire pudding, topped with crispy-fried Nashville-seasoned potatoes and aged white             cheddar cheese.

Salt & Pepper Dry Ribs

$15

Lightly-breaded and fried boneless pork ribs tossed with coarse salt and three peppercorn mix; served with chipotle aioli.

Pub Basket

$10

Your choice of fries, sweet potato fries or onion rings.

Nachos

$20

A single layer of corn tortilla chips topped with roasted corn salsa, green onions, black olives, tomatoes, jalapeños, cheddar and mozzarella cheese; served with salsa and sour cream. Add: Mexi Beef 7 | Ground Chorizo 7 | Cajun Chicken 8 | Guacamole 2.5

House Soup

$9

Please ask your server about our house-made soup of the day.

Farmstand Salad

$17

Tomato, heritage greens, spinach, shaved broccoli, roasted beets, goat cheese, dried fruit and sweet nut butter with house-made poppyseed vinaigrette.

Classic Caesar

$16

Crispy romaine lettuce tossed with house-made croutons and Caesar dressing; topped with freshly shaved Parmesan and black pepper.

Greek Caesar

$18

The perfect blend of the two salads.

Mexican Street Corn Salad

$23

Romaine, roasted corn, red onions, cilantro, scallions, diced tomatoes, and shredded feta cheese with creamy chili dressing, taco chips and your choice of ground chorizo sausage, Mexi ground beef, spiced chicken breast, spiced steak strips, or onions and bell peppers.

Power Bowl

$22

Choice of chicken or crispy tofu with mixed greens, pickled carrots, cucumbers, house cut and seasoned potato crisps, 7 grain pilaf, guacamole and chili sesame aioli. Substitute salt and pepper tuna +4.

Deluxe Cheddar Burger

$18

Classic cheddar beef burger with pickles, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, mustard and red relish on a potato bun. Add: Sautéed Onions 1 | Mushrooms 1 | Bacon 2 or Sub: Grilled Chicken | Veggie Patty | Crispy Chicken 1  

Blackened Tuna Burger

$22

Blackened Ahi tuna on a toasted potato bun with guacamole, zesty ranch slaw, pickled carrots and lemon pepper aioli

Lake Burger

$21

House-made beef burger topped with chorizo red onion jam, goat cheese, mayo, lettuce and tomato on a potato bun.

Crispy Yam & Candied Salmon Wrap

$19

House-made candied wild salmon, goat cheese, mixed greens, crispy yams and basil pesto aioli in a whole wheat flour tortilla.

Southwest Fried Chicken Sandwich

$21

Tortilla-crusted chicken breast baked on focaccia bread with guacamole, bacon, aged white cheddar cheese, zesty ranch, lettuce and tomato.

Smokehouse BBQ Chicken Burger

$21

Grilled chicken breast topped with smoky barbecue sauce, smoked cheddar cheese, hickory bacon, chili peach aioli, fried onions, lettuce and tomato on toasted potato bun.

Beef Dip

$22

Slow-roasted, garlic-studded AAA sirloin, shaved thinly, and served on toasted focaccia with jus on the side for dipping.

Grilled Steak Sandwich

$24

Grilled steak between a toasted focaccia bun with roasted peppers, cheesy smoky charred broccolini, bleu cheese spread and horseradish dill aioli.

Gemeli Alfredo

$19
Gemelli pasta, house Alfredo sauce and Parmesan cheese, served with garlic toast.                              

Sesame Chilli Caccio E Peppe

$22

Gemelli pasta tossed with cracked pepper, Grana Padano, toasted sesame, charred scallion and Gochujang butter; served with garlic toast.                              

Ginger Rice Bowl

$21

Seasonal vegetables, steamed rice and our ginger soy sauce with your choice of flash-fried strips of beef tenderloin, marinated crispy-fried tofu, prawns or chicken.

Harissa Spiced Prawns and Scallops

$27

Sautéed scallops and Pacific white prawns with creamy rosé 7 grain, feta, roasted onions and peppers, lemon oil and garlic toast.

West Coast Salmon Bowl

$26

Hot honey glazed wild-caught, local salmon, 7 grain pilaf, roasted vegetables and                 bang-bang sauce

Pork Tenderloin & Gnocci

$25

Pan-roasted Canadian pork tenderloin with soft potato gnocchi, roasted Chef’s choice mushrooms, broccolini and saffron cream sauce; served with garlic toast and Parmesan cheese.

Korean Kimchi Bowl

$25

Your choice of crispy-fried beef strips, fried chicken, marinated, fried tofu, or prawns tossed in our sweet and spicy gochujang sauce, served with sticky rice, seasonal vegetables, miso aioli and JP’s house-made kimchi.

Thai Coconut Curry

$23
Aromatic, medium-spiced Thai style curry with fresh lemongrass and kaffir lime leaf broth; served with seasonal vegetables, sticky rice and your choice of vegetarian, prawns, chicken, steak strips or crispy tofu. 

Chicken Shawarma Bowl

$24
Roasted shawarma-seasoned chicken, sweet pickled cabbage, roasted seasonal vegetables and creamy garlic, feta and tahini sauce served over sticky rice. 

Winey Monday

$6.5 – 6oz | $9.5 – 9oz

Your choice of Pinot Grigio or Merlot

Cocktail Tuesday

$11

All double signature cocktails

Burger & Beer Wednesday

$17.5

Enjoy a pint of house beer and the Deluxe Cheddar Burger

Thirsty Thursday

$7

Pints form our great selection on tap!

Martini Friday

$10

Check out our favourites list!

Proseco Saturday

$7.5 | $8
5oz Prosecco or Mimosa

Caesar Sunday

$6.5 – 1oz | $10 – 2oz
 
Check out our list of Caesars!

Corona Cero

$6.5

Near Beer

Phillips iOTA Pale Ale

$6

Near Beer

Guinness Zero

$8

Near Beer

Sober Carpenter Cider

$7

Near Cider

Fresh Lemonade

$5.5

Fresh house-made lemonade

No Loma

$5.5

Grapefruit juice, fresh lime juice, simple syrup and soda.

Lakey Tiki

$5.5

Pineapple, orange and fresh lime juice, ginger syrup and soda 

Iced Coffee

$5.5

Peak’s Dark Roast coffee shaken with cream and simple syrup

Virgin Caesar

$5.5

Clamato, Tabasco, Worcestershire, salt rim, lime and a spicy bean

Shirley Temple

$5.5

Orange juice, ginger ale and grenadine

Juice

$4

Apple, Orange, Cranberry, Pineapple, Clamato, Tomato, Grapefruit

Pop

$3.5

Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Pepsi Zero, 7-Up, Ginger Ale, Root Beer, Iced Tea, Soda, Tonic

Sparkling

$5.5

Perrier, Blood Orange San Pellegrino or Lemonata San Pellegrino

Coffee & Tea

$3.5

Peak’s Dark Roast, Decaf or Orange Pekoe

Herbal Tea

$4.5

Earl Grey, Peppermint, Green, Black, Chamomile, Pomegranate Echinacea

Feature Beer

Please ask your server

Red Arrow Brewing Co.

Laketown Lager, Kustom Kolsch, Piggy Pale Ale, Midnite Umber Ale, Sweet Leaf IPA
 

Craig Street Brewing Co.

Prevost Porter
 

Phillips Brewing Co.

Blue Buck

All Beer on Tap

$5.5 – $22

$5.5 –  14oz |  $8 – 18oz |  Pitcher $22 – 54oz 
 

Merridale Cidery & Distillery

$11

Cowichan Dry Apple Cider

Cowichan Dry apple cider

Domestic Beers

$7.5

Bud Light, Budweiser, Lucky

Import Beers

$9

Corona, Guinness, Stella Artois, Forager Gluten-free Beer

Ciders

$8.5

Growers Summer Peach, Growers Bartlett Pear, Strongbow

Pinot Grigio

$8 – 6oz | $12 – 9oz | $30 – Bottle 

Jacob’s Creek Australia

Chardonnay

$9 – 6oz | $13.5 – 9oz | $34 – Bottle 
 
Wyndham Estate Bin 222, Australia

Sauvignon Blanc

$10 – 6oz | $15 – 9oz | $39 – Bottle 
 

Stoneleigh, New Zealand

Merlot

$8 – 6oz | $12 – 9oz | $30 – Bottle 

Open, Okanagan

Malbec

$9 – 6oz | $13.5 – 9oz | $34 – Bottle

Graffigna, Argentina

Cabernet Sauvignon

$9 – 6oz | $13.5 – 9oz | $34 – Bottle  

Inniskillin, Okanagan

Proseco

$8.5 – 5oz | $9 Mimosa 
 

Montelvini, Italy

Classic Caesar

$11-2oz

Absolut vodka, Worcestershire, tabasco, clamato, spicy bean and a celery salt rim.

Sunfest Caesar

$13-2oz

Wisers Deluxe whisky, BBQ sauce, Worcestershire, tabasco, clamato, spicy bean and a bacon and onion rim.

Diablo Caesar

$13-2oz

Jose Cuervo tequila, inferno hot sauce, Worcestershire, clamato, pickled jalapeño slice and a Tajin rim.

Belini

$12-2oz

Blended Absolut peach vodka, peach syrup and lime, with red wine.

Bramble

$12-2oz

Bombay Gin, Chambord, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup and soda. 

Jake's Lemonade

$12-2oz

Absolute Vodka shaken with fresh, house-made lemonade.

Aperol Spritz

$12

2oz Aperol and 3oz prosecco

Paloma

$12-2oz

Jose Cuervo Tequila, grapefruit juice, fresh lime, simple syrup and soda with a Tanjin rim. Make it spicy +0.50.

Rocks Margarita

$12-2oz

Jose Cuervo Tequila, triple Sec, fresh lime juice and a salt rim. Make it spicy +0.50.

Cowichan Tiki

$12-2oz

Havana Club 7 year rum, amaro, pineapple juice, orange juice, fresh lime, simple syrup and soda

Spicy Pine

$12-2oz

Jose Cuervo tequila, pineapple juice, orange juice, fresh lime juice and our house-made jalapeño syrup.

The Forester

$12-2oz

BearFace Canadian whisky, ginger Syrup, fresh lemon and cranberry juice.

Cadillac Margarita

$14-2oz

Cazadores tequila, Grand Marnier, fresh lime juice, agave syrup and a salt rim. Make it spicy +0.50.

Paper Plane

$14-3oz

BearFace Canadian whisky, Amaro Montenegro, Aperol and fresh lemon juice.

Premium Paloma

$14-2oz

Cazadores tequila, grapefruit juice, fresh lime juice, agave syrup and soda with a Tanjin rim. Make it spicy +0.50.

Whiskey Sour

$14-2oz

BearFace Canadian whisky, fresh lime juice, fresh lemon juice, egg white, simple syrup and bitters.

Classic

$11

Beefeater gin or Absolut vodka with vermouth and olives.

Cosmopolitan

$11

Absolut vodka, triple Sec, cranberry and fresh lime juice.

Espresso Martini

$11

Arbutus espresso vodka, Irish cream, Kahlua and chilled coffee.

Earl Gray Martini

$11

Beefeater gin, Arbutus vanilla liqueur, house-made Earl Grey syrup and lemon juice.

Jake's Coffee

$7-1oz |$11-2oz

Frangelico, Irish cream and Peak’s Dark Roast coffee topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

Monte Cristo

$7-1oz |$11-2oz

Kahlua, Grand Marnier and Peak’s Dark Roast coffee topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

Irish Coffee

$7-1oz |$11-2oz

Irish Whiskey and Peak’s Dark Roast coffee topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

B-52 Coffee

$7-1oz |$11-2oz

Irish Cream, Kahlua, Grand Marnier and Peak’s Dark Roast coffee topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

Spanish Coffee

$7-1oz |$11-2oz

Brandy, Kahlua and Peak’s Dark Roast coffee topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

Polar Bear

$7-1oz |$11-2oz

Peppermint Schnapps, Irish cream and hot chocolate topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.