When you visit the Jolly Taxpayer we want you to feel like you walked into your neighborhood bar & grill and enjoy a cold draught, a signature cocktail or a tasty meal. Family and friends gather to catch a game around one of our 14 TVs or relax outdoors on our patio while enjoying anything from our in-house handcrafted burgers to our premium house-made wing sauces.
Our menu was crafted with care by our executive chef who has worked in some of the finest restaurants in Canada. Our aim is to bring you a fine-dining experience in a casual space you can enjoy with friends and family, without the fine-dining cost.
APPETIZERS
PUB FRIES
6Fresh-cut fries served with roasted garlic aioli dip.CHIPS & DIP
7Crispy, thin, house-fried potato chips served with roasted garlic aioli dip.SWEET POTATO FRIES
7Crispy sweet potato fries served with garlic aioli dip.ONION RINGS
7Battered onion rings served with ranch dip.DILL PICKLE SPEARS
8Breaded dill pickles served with ranch dip.CAULIFLOWER BITES
8Battered cauliflower bites served with ranch dip.ZUCCHINI FRIES
8Breaded zucchini served with ranch dip.POUTINE
9Fresh-cut fries topped with cheese curds and gravy. Add pulled pork 4POUTINE - MEAL SIZE
15Fresh-cut fries topped with cheese curds and gravy. Add pulled pork 4PEROGIES
9Potato and cheddar filled perogies tossed with caramelized onion and bacon. Served with sour cream.
KING’S RANSOM MONEY BAGS
12Eight golden pork and vegetable Asian dumplings with a sweet and spicy sauce.POTATO SKINS
12Baked with cheddar cheese and topped with BBQ sauce, green onion and bacon. Served with sour cream.PERSONAL NACHOS
12Red pepper, green onion, tomato and jalapenos. Served with sour cream and salsa.
Add beef, chicken or pulled pork 4NACHO PLATTER
19Red pepper, green onion, tomato and jalapenos. Served with sour cream and salsa.
Add beef, chicken or pulled pork 4BBQ BACON CHEESEBURGER SLIDERS
13Four mini beef burgers topped with BBQ sauce, bacon, cheddar, pickle and red onion.PULLED PORK SLIDERS
13Four mini sesame seed buns filled with BBQ pulled pork and crunchy slaw.BONELESS CHICKEN STRIPS
15Breaded boneless chicken strips served with fresh-cut fries and mild dipping sauce.CHEETOS MOZZA STICKS
12Jumbo mozza sticks with a zesty Cheetos breading. Served with marinara dipping sauce.
1lb WINGS & FRESH-CUT FRIES | 16.50
JUMBO ROASTERS LIGHTLY DUSTED AND TOSSED IN YOUR CHOICE OF SAUCE:
Mild | Medium | Hot | Honey Hot | Suicide | BBQ | Sweet Thai Chili | Honey Garlic | Teriyaki
Jerk | Garlic Parmesan | Kill Dill | Halifax Heat | Korean Fry | Buffalo Blue
Lemon Cajun Dry Rub | Mango Habanero Dry Rub | Jerk Dry Rub | Maple Bacon Dry Rub | Buffalo Dry Rub
Served with sour cream, ranch or blue cheese dip.
SOUP & SALAD
FRENCH ONION SOUP
6House-made French onion soup topped with mozzarella and crostinis.HOUSE GREENS
12Lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onion and carrot. Served with garlic bread. Dressings: ranch, blue cheese, balsamic vinaigrette or Italian. Add chicken breast 4.
CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD
13.5Crisp romaine, bacon bits and croutons tossed in Caesar dressing topped with parmesan. Served with garlic bread.
Add chicken breast 4.GREEK SALAD
14Lettuce, red and green peppers, tomato and red onion, garnished with kalamata olives and feta cheese. Served with garlic bread.
Add chicken breast 4.
MAKE IT A MEAL
Side House Salad 4 | Side Caesar Salad or Greek Salad 5
ENTREES
AMBER ALE FISH & CHIPS
17Two pieces of cod, hand-dipped in our house-made beer batter. Served with fresh-cut fries and crunchy slaw.CHICKEN POT PIE
18A creamy chicken and vegetable stew baked under a layer of buttery puff pastry.HOUSE-MADE MEATLOAF
18Hearty house-made meatloaf topped with hunter sauce and onion rings. Served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables.TRADITIONAL SCHNITZEL
18Tender, pretzel-breaded pork loin topped with a traditional hunter sauce. Served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables.GREEK PLATTER
18Chicken marinated in Greek spices and grilled. Served on rice with Greek salad, hummus and grilled Naan bread with tzatziki.
CHICKEN PARMIGIANA
17Lightly seasoned, breaded chicken breast baked in marinara sauce with parmesan and mozzarella cheese. Served with fettuccine and garlic bread.
GF pasta and bread add 5.FETTUCCINE ALFREDO WITH CHICKEN
17Traditionally prepared with cream, butter, garlic and parmesan cheese, topped with grilled chicken, garnished with green onion and diced tomato. Served with garlic bread.
GF pasta and bread add 5.BAKED PENNE WITH SAUSAGE
17Penne noodles with marinara sauce, peppers, onions and Italian sausage, baked under a layer of mozzarella cheese. Served with garlic bread.
GF pasta and bread add 5.BAKED PENNE WITH CHICKEN
17Penne noodles tossed in Alfredo sauce with grilled chicken, baked under a layer of mozzarella cheese. Served with garlic bread.
GF pasta and bread add 5.
EXTRAS
Side House Salad 4 | Side Caesar Salad or Greek Salad 5
BURGERS & WRAPS
BURGERS & WRAPS ARE SERVED WITH YOUR CHOICE OF SIDE:
Fresh-cut fries, rice or garden salad. Our wraps are prepared with a fluffy, stone-fired, grilled Naan bread.
CHICKEN CLUB WRAP
16.5Seasoned grilled chicken breast, crisp bacon, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato and garlic aioli.CHICKEN CAESAR WRAP
16.5Seasoned grilled chicken breast, crisp bacon, lettuce, tomato and Caesar dressing.MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN WRAP
16.5Chicken marinated in Greek spices, lettuce, red onion, tomato, red pepper, feta cheese and lemon aioli.BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER WRAP
16.5Breaded cauliflower bites tossed in Buffalo hot sauce with lettuce, red onion, tomato and ranch dressing.BUFFALO CHICKEN WRAP
16.5Boneless breaded chicken strips tossed in Buffalo hot sauce with lettuce, red onion, tomato and ranch dressing.CHICKEN BURGER
16Seasoned, grilled chicken breast, swiss cheese, lettuce and tomato, dressed with Buffalo ranch on a toasted bun.
HOUSE-MADE BURGER
16.5Our 6oz house-made, 100% beef burger with lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles and roasted garlic aioli on a toasted bun. Add cheddar or swiss cheese 1.5 | Add bacon 1.5VEGGIE BURGER
16Vegetarian burger with lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles and roasted garlic aioli on a toasted bun.JT DELUXE HOUSE-MADE BURGER
18Our 6oz house-made, 100% beef burger with bacon, cheddar cheese, sautéed onion and mushrooms, lettuce, tomato, pickles and roasted garlic aioli on a toasted bun.PHILLY CHEESESTEAK
17Sliced steak, sautéed red pepper, mushrooms, onion and swiss cheese on a toasted bun served with au jus for dipping. Add double meat 3.5
EXTRAS
GF bun 2.5 | Caesar Salad 3 | Greek Salad 3 | Sweet Potato Fries 3 | Onion Rings 3 | Poutine 3.5 | Gravy 1.5
DESSERTS & SPECIALTY COFFEES
CHEESECAKE
6.5Chocolate swirl cheesecake.TIGER BROWNIE
6.5A fusion of dark fudge and golden brownies loaded with chocolate chips atop a chewy toasted coconut crust, finished with milk chocolate drizzle.APPLE CRUMBLE
6.5Crisp apples, cinnamon and nutmeg sandwiched between a wholesome oatmeal crust and golden crumble topping.BUTTER TART BAR
6.5A buttery shortbread crust topped with a caramel filling.
SPANISH COFFEE
6.75Coffee, Brandy, Crème de Cacao topped with whipped cream.MONTE CRISTO
6.75Coffee, Grand Marnier, Kahlua, Orange Brandy topped with whipped cream.B52
6.76Coffee, Bailey’s, Kahlua, Grand Marnier topped with whipped cream.IRISH COFFEE
6.75Coffee, Jameson Irish Whiskey, Bailey’s topped with whipped cream.
We host fun events throughout the week including board game nights, trivia, live comedy and of course we always have the big games and events on our 14 TV’s!
3050 Woodroffe Ave.
Ottawa, Ontario K2J4G3
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