Reviews
Twelve years of restaurant regulars, and now clients who book the same dinner every year. These are their words, not mine.
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Catering and private dining
★★★★★
Everyone was raving about their meal last night! The meal was wonderful. The salmon was done to perfection, the tomato and bocconcini and the pasta and roasted vegetables were amazing!!
★★★★★
I want to thank you so much for your spectacular catering!! Everyone was certainly raving! Wish I indulged more ;)
★★★★★
Thank you again for the amazing food! Everyone was raving about it! We had the leftovers for dinner yesterday. You and your server, Persayis went above and beyond! Everyone loved her too! Thank Gord as well for the music. It really made the evening special!
★★★★★
We had a wonderful night. Many thanks to you and your crew for doing such a fantastic job, we appreciated it and so did our guests. Looking forward to working with you again!
★★★★★
Thank you for your care, thoughtfulness and professionalism during this meaningful time for our family. We truly appreciate all the effort you're putting into creating lovely meals, accommodating dietary needs and keeping everyone safe and well fed. We're grateful for the time and energy you're dedicating to making these days so special.
★★★★★
Thank you so much for everything you did to make last night's school parent Christmas party so special. We are incredibly grateful for the care, effort and thoughtfulness you showed. The food was delicious, and we truly appreciated how you went above and beyond to accommodate our requests — from swapping in turkey to make it feel more Christmassy, to the veggie cups and even the special sandwiches for the picky kids. Thank you again for helping make our party a huge success!
The restaurant years
These were written about the restaurant, not the catering — same hands on the pans and the same suppliers, so I have kept them.
100 of the hundreds of five-star reviews the restaurant earned
★★★★★
We had a private event for thirty people to celebrate an upcoming family wedding. It was a perfect venue and atmosphere for everyone to celebrate. The food and service was fantastic. Our out of town guests were amazed with the view. Thanks Jan we had a wonderful night.
★★★★★
Excellent BC Celiac Association Chapter dinner served at Jans! Total of 30 people enjoyed fresh fish and chips, calamari and other gluten free, safe meals! Beautiful night for dinner on the patio and we were serenaded by a members son - Austin!
★★★★★
Delicious food, fresh cut fries and amazing service! They served our group of 12 like we were a group of 5 - exemplary!
★★★★★
Such a pleasant experience at Jan's. Delicious, fresh food and had the service was exceptional! This family business was cozy and welcoming, with everything including the mayo and ice cream made from scratch! Had the pleasure of meeting the owner Jan who makes everything herself! Will definitely be back for more.
★★★★★
My entire family loves Jan's on the Beach. They do such an amazing job and the food is always delicious. My daughter is celiac, and Jan's is the only place I truly trust eating out.
★★★★★
Awesome place. Would highly recommend if you have any food allergies at all. Great and attentive staff and Jan was very helpful, even making us a custom dipping sauce for our fish and chips when we discovered we couldn't eat the Tartar sauce.
★★★★★
Well it’s Christmas Eve and Jan is going out of her way to get meals out to people, even though she is short staffed. The food here is amazing and the staff is wonderful, some of the sweetest girls in town.
★★★★★
Truly lucked out getting a table outside without a reservation. The staff managed the situation extremely well as Jan was alone doing all the kitchen duties! Kudos to a great crew consistently putting out amazing flavourful meals!
★★★★★
Amazing service, delicious gluten free food, and a great overall atmosphere. Jan makes a great meal, and makes sure you're fully satisfied before you leave. We will definitely be returning, and I would recommend anyone else that's Celiac to give it a try.
★★★★★
This is a great local restaurant on the beach in White Rock. They have many gluten free and dairy free options. Jan has created an amazing menu that considers food allergies. The fish & chips are the best.
★★★★★
Amazing food and super friendly staff. The chef came to our table and talked to us about accommodating our dietary needs. The view is also amazing
★★★★★
Has a great dinner at Jan’s last night and so refreshing to dine where all your dietary requirements are diligently taken care of. Wonderful meal and great service!
★★★★★
I am very grateful to Jan's On The Beach. I have Celiac Disease and rarely can eat fish n chips or anything deep fried really. Everything that goes in the deep fryer at Jan's is gluten free. And everything is delicious!
★★★★★
Amazing hidden gem. My girlfriend is celiac and she was grinning from the second we walked in till we left. Amazing service and the food was incredible. We even got to meet the owner on her birthday! Highly recommended and we will be back.
★★★★★
Food is always excellent, prepared and presented attractively. Jan herself often present, professional and courteous while interested in her customers and their satisfaction.
★★★★★
For me, Jan's on Beach is consistently good and has been at this location a long time. The kitchen is uniquely part of this restaurants dining experience. Jan is very hands on, and works hard, when I saw her behind the counter today.
★★★★★
A really nice spot that has a variety of options on the menu. For anyone that is celiac or eats gluten free there are wonderful options that don’t taste gluten free. I don’t know how Jan did it but she worked some magic on the GF dishes
★★★★★
Jan's always feels like a special treat. I enjoy the beach view and friendly staff, but it's her freshly prepared, exceptional quality food that makes this little restaurant stand out.
★★★★★
Our favourite spot in White Rock for a special dinner or even just to pick up fish and chips. Super accommodating to dietary restrictions (and knowledgeable servers and cooks if it’s not Jan herself!). Always surprised it’s not busier because it’s great food.
★★★★★
I've been here twice now and cannot rate it highly enough. The atmosphere, location, view, presentation, and cleanliness are fantastic. The food itself is... OUT. OF. THIS. WORLD. It's fresh, prepared to perfection, a labour of love.
★★★★★
The Christmas take out dinner was awesome!! It was the perfect portion size for both Christy and I. And very reasonably priced! Also the desert was excellent!! I highly recommend Jans On The Beach!
★★★★★
We love Jan's. Had a special anniversary/birthday dinner to celebrate. We were the only people in the restaurant and the experience was great!
★★★★★
I can't have gluten or dairy and I moved to White Rock just over a year ago, stumbled on Jan's and have been going here somewhat regularly ever since. The food is always great! The servers and Jan are friendly and so nice! It's a fav spot of mine for sure. Highly recommend!
★★★★★
Call there quite often and have had very good experiences each and every time period. I had the chiopino and my wife had halibut and both were way above average. Service is good, the atmosphere is good and if you sit on the deck you'll have a very good view of the waterfront.
★★★★★
Absolutely one of my favourite restaurants. Best menu for celiac people. Almost everything on the menu is gluten-free, it's a restaurant where a celiac person can have an appy, main course and dessert. Oh, and they also have amazing gluten-free Ceasars, yum!!
★★★★★
Very accommodating for someone with celiacs, we go here a lot during the summer, never had an issue, great food, great staff :)
★★★★★
Fish and chips is my favourite summer food. When I learned I couldn’t have gluten anymore, I was extremely disappointed— which is why I was very happy to discover Jan’s when my mom and I stopped in White Rock today.
★★★★★
My wife has celiac disease and Jan offered quite a variety of gluten free menu items which tasted very good.
★★★★★
Great place for people with celiac disease, the fish and chips are amazing!
★★★★★
Food was delicious! Had the pulled pork sandwich which was really good.
★★★★★
Amazing! 10/10. Gluten free is everything here. My wife missed having fish and chips and we were told of this one of a kind restaurant. Now she’s able to enjoy the fish and chips with no upset tummy. Jan we thank you for being one of a kind. Your servers are so sweet. Thank you so much!
★★★★★
The vast majority of the menu is Gluten Free! The few things that aren't can be made gluten free and also lots of dairy free options as well! I have been craving good fish and chips for soo long and this really hit the spot!
★★★★★
Jan’s is amazing !! Great patio with heaters overlooking the sea , the food from an celiac perspective is just fantastic , food I haven’t had in ages like mozzarella sticks . The GF fish and chips are the best , don’t be fooled by the batter even my non celiac friends say it’s better than non gf batter ….. so 5 stars all the way :)
★★★★★
We popped in for some calamari on a whim, wonderful atmosphere! Calamari was fantastic! We ended up having some desserts that were simply amazing. The staff were super friendly and courteous they gave the best service Ive had in long time. Highly, highly recommended, for a great evening out.
★★★★★
A friendly, welcoming gluten free establishment. Good service and great atmosphere. Make sure to get some onion rings!
★★★★★
Wait staff were very attentive and nice, really enjoyed the warm seafood salad, there was a lot of delishous seafood in a wine sauce over greens. Had salted caramel creme brule and OMG that was amazing I want more!
★★★★★
Omg! Such amazing food and great service. Most items on the menu are gluten-free, but you wouldn't know it. To top it off, the view is outstanding. Thank you so much!
★★★★★
This is my favourite restaurant in the white rock area. The fish and chips is so good and of course gluten free. Drinks are great as well and the staff is always friendly.
★★★★★
Fav spot on strip. Hands down the best and hardest working staff. Food top notch! support the lil guys :-)
★★★★★
Really enjoyed the gf fish and chips hands down the best I’ve had, thank you
★★★★★
I’m celiac and I don’t know of another restaurant with this many options. So happy with my experience here. And the food is incredible ❤️❤️
★★★★★
Good fish n chips, nice chowder, service was good too perfect afternoon sitting on the patio
★★★★★
Charming seaside restaurant that makes gluten free dishes the default offering rather than the exception which is great for anyone with that dietary restriction. My fish and chips were great and the patio atmosphere was wonderful and kid friendly too. Service was very warm and pleasant.
★★★★★
Splendid atmosphere coupled with superior class, cuisine and service. I highly recommend a visit. Merci for your hospitality.
★★★★★
Delicious food and celiac friendly with dedicated fryer. Service was extremely nice.
★★★★★
This is the best chowder and it is gluten free! They also have amazing, crispy fish and chips. Which can also be gluten free and was the best gf fish! The service was absolutely perfect and in our opinion this is the place to eat in White Rock.
★★★★★
It was a great dinner with great atmosphere and good food! It was lovely to have a patio seat. We will be back!
★★★★★
Amazing. The greatest gluten free restaurant i have ever been too. Crispy calamari and onion rings. Fresh gluten free cod fish n' chips. Gluten free beer. Great subtle and patient service. Took time to explain the Gf in detail. Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. I am so happy and will be back many many times
★★★★★
Great selection of GF menu. I have a few family members that can go out and not worry about what's in their meal. Service was good. We ate out on the patio,a lovely way to spend lunch with friends.
★★★★★
We ate at Jan's last night and were especially impressed with the service and food. My partner has eaten here before and recommends it highly, so we took our family there for a sunny summer evening dinner.
★★★★★
Fantastic gluten free fish and chips! I’ve been many times and it’s always great
★★★★★
We went there on Saturday July 3rd and we were pleased with the quality of the food and the service, the menu offers so many options, we will be back to try another dishes in the near future. I highly recommend this restaurant..
★★★★★
Good food, good company, safe place, I had the Blackened Chicken and Brie Sandwich and it was perfectly done
★★★★★
Always living up to expectations! I’m celiac and they offer a ton of gluten free options. Dedicated fryer as well!!
★★★★★
So good! You can always count on having a great meal here. Our Celiac family members have never had any issues eating here, so many gluten free menu options available.
★★★★★
Good experience, impressed by generousity with portions! They don't skimp
★★★★★
Gluten free friendly. Amazing service, beautiful view. Kids ate all their food. That never happens!
★★★★★
Food is AMAZING! Service is AMAZING! Pick up orders always ready on time too!
★★★★★
Wonderful food and wait staff a very friendly place overall completely enjoyed it and will be going back again
★★★★★
Great food and very accommodating staff. Eating outside in 1degree temp was even fun, wrapped in blankets surrounded by the White Rock lights....priceless
★★★★★
Couldn't have asked for a better meal to end off 2020! The staff at Jan's was simply amazing! Easy going, non-stop and super friendly. Great customer service and I love that their meals are enjoyed by those with and without celiac.
★★★★★
It’s always hard to find a place that not only has delicious food but is safe to eat as someone with a GF/Dairy Free food allergy. We were so impressed with their menu.
★★★★★
A great place right with superb cuisine! Definitely worth visiting if you are looking for friendly atmosphere and wide variety of delicious seafood dishes
★★★★★
I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease 13 years ago. Having just relocated to B.C. I was hoping I could find a seafood restaurant that offered GF Fish and Chips. I found JAN'S on the beach and so glad that I did.
★★★★★
The food was amazing and the service by Amber exceptional! Highly recommended!
★★★★★
Friendly staff and good drinks and food. Was very enjoyable ☺️
★★★★★
Food is great, even gluten-free fish n Chip's! Beautiful view, no waiting
★★★★★
Went and got the halibut fish & chips. Was super fresh & crispy. Had a great view from the outdoor patio. Our server, Amber, was super quick and extremely friendly and professional. Will be coming back!
★★★★★
EXCELLENT Food!! We both had the Chicken Parmesan/Warm Beet Salad and Yam Fries and it was ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!! BEST FOOD EVER!
★★★★★
We had a great lunch with our family, the staff was very nice and so helpful when we left our daughters hat behind! Great location near the pier and parking, definitely recommend!
★★★★★
Very good food. Fresh ground hamburger, house smoked salmon, good coffee, great service, and outstanding view. Definitely a "go to again" place.
★★★★★
Best meal since being in Italy! The bacon wrapped scallops were phenomenal!
★★★★★
Almost entire menu is gluten free. For those of you who can't have fish and chips, calamari and everything in between because of celiac disease. This is definitely the right place for you. Friendly environment and delicious food, highly recommended!
★★★★★
Such an amazing dinner! And service was fabulous too. Would recommend everyone experience a great all around evening.
★★★★★
Every bite was amazing! The crab dip and the seafood fettucini were sooo delicious!!
★★★★★
What a great meal! The food was fresh and delicious, the staff were friendly and assertive. Not only was the food prepared to perfection, this restaurant also has many GF items.
★★★★★
Great food. Good prices. Good service. I had the fish and chips and the batter was delish. Not too thick.
★★★★★
Always a great time at Jan's- I especially love the lamb chops and the pulled pork sandwich
★★★★★
Jan's has the best gluten-free food! It's my first choice restaurant to go in the area and it never disappoints.
★★★★★
I stopped for dinner and was pleased with the variety of items on the menu at reasonable prices. The staff were friendly and very attentive. The fried shrimp were well cooked and flavorful. The Gouda grits and hushpuppies were fantastic and the best ate on my trip. I would highly recommend stopping.
★★★★★
Great place. Food is excellent. Service superb. This place is great for people with celiacs or gluten intolerance.
★★★★★
So amazing. That's all I have to say. Just come in and try it out you wont be disappointed.
★★★★★
We just walked in to this place as another place we initially planned to go was closed. We were so glad we did because their seafood tomato soup was super.
★★★★★
A treasure in White Rock, so so good. Food amazing, staff awesome. Our favourite for sure.
★★★★★
Delicious food with a good variety. Lots of Gluten free options that had wonderful flavour. Good selection of Okanagan wine.
★★★★★
Excellent value for money! Friendly service, good portions, and a beautiful view.
★★★★★
Beautiful restaurant at a great location in White Rock. Fabulous gluten free food options, the kalamari and fish and chips are to die for.
★★★★★
Cute little spot on the promenade, has a nice patio with a decent view of the water. The food was delicious, lots of gluten free options. My girlfriend is celiac so this was a huge selling point for us!
★★★★★
Jan's has the most delicious meals and desserts! A very friendly staff, a cozy patio with an amazing seaside view makes this a favourite go to place!
★★★★★
The thai chicken n prawn bowl, was amazing !!! The music was great, the view of the pier, and the staff was very knowledgeable ...full 10..
★★★★★
The food here is always amazing and the view of the beach is breathtaking to say the least
★★★★★
Love this place. Views of the water and delicious food. Locally owned and a nice feeling of intimacy.
★★★★★
Just like their name says, when on the beach...its the place to eat! Took Mom out for her birthday. First, I was like where do we go? So, we just randomly walked in... THE FOOD WAS AWESOME!
★★★★★
Great service and really good food. The patio is right on the strip with an amazing view. Loved the sangria.
★★★★★
Its always a plesent place to visit with enjoyable food and incredible views of the ocean highly recommend you visit if your in white Rock!
★★★★★
The menu has so many delicious options that I decided on trying eggs Benedict. Yes, it was my first time having it. I ordered the half option just in case. A part of me wished I ordered the full version it was so good. The hollandaise sauce was delicious, the poached egg was the perfect amount of runny. Very nice restaurant
★★★★★
Had a great smoked salmon Benny here today! We will be back Jan! Returned and had the California Benny.
★★★★★
Gluten free menu. Great service. Lovely view. Delicious food.
★★★★★
Love it there for breaky on the deck.Shrimp egg benny is delish
★★★★★
Service was great! Eggs Benny were awesome! Sangria was delish!
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