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Overall Total Score
4.1 out of 5
Impressive | 4656 reviews

What User doesn't like about J & L Drive-In:
This is an old style drive in restaurant . It is eerily similar to an old style A & W , though they deny a connection . . The hamburgers were OK but no better than that . Good onion rings . Service was good but as it is what it is , service does not matter that much . Price was fine . All in all , there are lots better than this but it was OK . View all feedback. What User likes about J & L Drive-In:
Found this via TripAdvisor Great spot loved that we got window service. The J&L Special burger was a wonderful complete burger. Mushrooms,cheese, two patties tomato,lettuce,sausage, sauce and bacon.Onion rings cook d to perfection. Shrimp and chips were a wow. Note this place for your visit to Port Alberni View all feedback.

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4.2 ★ from 26 reviews

The poutin was at the same time delicious and disgusting as poutin should be. could not completely conclude from the last of the pommes, like the fatness of the...

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What a great burger joint. for the old school feeling of a mobile almost food restaurant, j l serves great fresh food to really great praises. the personal.

Beautiful little drive off site when they are on the coast. we came with 3 cars and 9 people so a good way to exhaust the menu. the burgers were pretty.

Nice experience! Classic drive-in with delicious foods. You should try it out!

Super good find. Chicken club burger was awesome. Will stop here every time on the way to tofino!

J&L Drive-In offers a nostalgic 50's drive-in experience, complete with car hops and delicious classic diner food. While some found the burgers just okay, others enjoyed the unique flavors and large portions. The onion rings and fries received high praise, and the chocolate milkshakes were a hit. Service was friendly and efficient, adding to the overall positive dining experience. With reasonable prices and a fun, retro atmosphere, J&L Drive-In is a must-visit spot in Port Alberni. Overall, a great place for a quick, affordable meal with a side of nostalgia.

Restaurantji
4.3 ★ from 171 reviews
Barry
12.10.2023 - 19:39

I absolutely love this place! I have been coming here for years whenever I visit Port to see family, and it never fails to impress. The food is fantastic and ha...

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Elena
12.10.2023 - 19:39

The food was delicious and reasonably priced. I was pleasantly surprised. A great place to stop for lunch on the way to Tofino.

dilisan
12.10.2023 - 05:06

All it is a drive thru burger shack. I can make better burgers at home. The spicy fries taste like fries you buy at costco. Definitely not worth the

Liza
12.10.2023 - 05:06

Pretty neat experience! Like a drive thru but you park and a waitress will come and take/bring your order. Typical fast food taste.

Tom
12.10.2023 - 05:06

Fun little experience! Burgers taste great at a reasonable price! Service right to your car. They don't have pictures or descriptions of the menu though, beside...

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Tripadvisor
4.0 ★ from 196 reviews

Their burgers are famous. When family comes to town from the mainland, they have to have a J&L burger for at least one lunch.

Perfect stop off driving from Nanaimo over to Tofino, this place is a real gem and long may it continue! Great food and service, will be back next visit!

Excellent! Great burgers, we ordered the J&L special burger. Our eyes were bigger than our stomachs. Add great onion rings and crisp fries, we both almost finis...

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Tracy
16.07.2023 - 09:48

I ordered the seafood platter and my husband the mushroom burger. Both excellent. Enough fries on the seafood platter for both of us. Meals were hot and fresh,...

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Gordie
16.07.2023 - 09:48

Really good burger, good fries and really good milkshake. The fries are a rather large portion though they should have an option for a smaller size.

Google
4.6 ★ from 1292 reviews
laura
22.07.2023 - 16:56

Fabulous food great service fun atmosphere but it's on a main road so it's noisy. But fun to have the old fashioned food at your window! Service: Dine in Meal t...

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Michelle
22.07.2023 - 16:56

Great food and staff Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

glenn
22.07.2023 - 16:56

The 12 hotdog is 3-4 regular wieners and was horrible and the seafood platter leaves a little to be desired.... Food: 1

Daniel
22.07.2023 - 16:56

Service: Take out Meal type: Lunch Price per person: CA$20–30 Food: 4 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 3 Recommended dishes: Hamburger, French Fries

gail
22.07.2023 - 16:56

Amazing!! Took me back to my teens, love the car hop service!! Coke float was fantastic!! Loved the pile of fries!! Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per...

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Facebook
4.1 ★ from 19 reviews
Foursquare
3.4 ★ from 17 reviews
Yelp
4.0 ★ from 12 reviews
Zomato
3.9 ★ from 37 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.5 ★ from 1342 reviews
Int Restaurants
4.2 ★ from 1544 reviews

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