Turtle Jack's Upper James

1180 Upper James St, Hamilton
(905) 389-6696

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Hell of a Burger and Fries
Skor Brownie Obsession
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Nachos with Chicken
Deep Fried Ice Cream
Deep Fried Pickles
Chicken Quesadilla
Full Rack of Ribs
Chicken Parmesan
Three Cheese Dip

Menu

Shareables
Roasted Garlic Chicken Rolls
House-made egg rolls with chicken, jalapeños, Monterey Jack cheese, sundried tomato, sautéed red onion, roasted garlic, corn relish
3 Cheese Dip
House-made cheese dip, salsa, green onion, toasted panko, corn tortilla chips & naan
Beef Nachos
Seasoned beef, corn tortilla chips, cheddar, mozzarella & house-made pimento cheese, pico de gallo, green onion, shredded lettuce, sliced jalapeño, salsa, sour cream
Turtle Wings
10 wings tossed in our signature NY Butter Sauce®
Fried Pickles
Fried pickles, ranch dressing
Big Bang Shrimp
Lightly coated shrimp, big bang sauce, green onion
Chicken Quesadilla
Marinated chicken, jalapeño Havarti, mozzarella & cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, green onion, salsa & sour cream
Fried Calamari
Fried calamari, jalapeños, peppers, Marie Rose sauce
Guacamole and Chips
House-made guacamole, pico de gallo, corn tortilla chips
Cheese Nachos
Corn tortilla chips, cheddar, mozzarella & house-made pimento cheese, pico de gallo, green onion, shredded lettuce, sliced jalapeño, salsa, sour cream
Edamame
Steamed soybeans, wasabi soy sauce
Chicken Nachos
Marinated chicken, corn tortilla chips, cheddar, mozzarella & house-made pimento cheese, pico de gallo, green onion, shredded lettuce, sliced jalapeño, salsa, sour cream
Whipped Feta
Olive oil, toasted pine nuts, pistachios, Greek herbs, grilled naan
Gyoza Dumpling
Red Thai chilis, sesame seeds, green onion, wasabi, ginger garlic soy sauce

Soups & Salads
Blackened Chicken & Goat Cheese Salad
Greens, carrot, cucumber, tomato, radish, dried cranberries, hemp hearts, balsamic vinaigrette.
Thai Chicken Salad
Asian greens, carrot, snow peas, red pepper, edamame, mango, peanut satay, red cabbage, crispy wontons, peanuts, sesame dressing.
Full Garlic Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, bacon, parmesan cheese, croutons, Caesar dressing
Half Greek Salad
Romaine, cucumbers, Roma tomatoes, red onion, Kalamata olives, feta, Greek dressing.
Full Greek Salad
Romaine, cucumbers, Roma tomatoes, red onion, Kalamata olives, feta, Greek dressing.
Full Fresh Greens Salad
Greens, carrot, cucumber, tomato, radish, dried cranberries, hemp hearts. Choice of Dressing.
Half Garlic Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, bacon, parmesan cheese, croutons, Caesar dressing
Half Fresh Greens Salad
Greens, carrot, cucumber, tomato, radish, dried cranberries, hemp hearts. Choice of Dressing.
Cutlery Pack
Tomato Soup

Handhelds
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Chicken tenders, tomato, lettuce, cheddar, ranch, choice of sauce, whole wheat tortilla wrap. Served with choice of side.
Blackened Chicken on Naan
Tomato, goat cheese, lettuce, red onion, chimichurri, mayo. Served with choice of side.
Turkey & Goat Cheese on Naan
Roasted red peppers, tomato, arugula, roasted garlic aioli. Served with choice of side
California Turkey Sandwich
Bacon, cheddar, tomato, lettuce, cucumber, roasted garlic aioli, multigrain bread. Served with choice of side.
Nashville Chicken Sandwich
Fried chicken breast, pickles, lettuce, mayo, Nashville sauce, ACE® Bakery bun. Served with choice of side.
French Dip
Roasted, shaved top sirloin, horseradish dijonnaise, au jus, French baguette
Basa Taco Meal
Pineapple mango salsa, guacamole, sweet & spicy aioli
French Dip Loaded
Roasted, shaved top sirloin, horseradish dijonnaise, au jus, French baguette
French dip onions peppers
Roasted, shaved top sirloin, horseradish dijonnaise, au jus, French baguette, sautéed onions, peppers & jalapeño havarti
Tuscan Steak Sandwich
Certified Angus Beef® top sirloin 5oz, Swiss cheese, mushrooms, oven roasted tomatoes, arugula, herbed focaccia. Served with your choice of side

Burgers
Bacon Cheddar Burger
Onion straws, tomato, lettuce, red onion, pickles, mayo. Served with choice of side.
The Classic Burger
Tomato, lettuce, red onion, pickles, and mayo. Served with choice of side.
Muskoka Burger
Back bacon glazed with signature NY Butter Sauce®, cheddar, tomato, lettuce, pickled red onion, mayo
Hell-of-a-Burger
Bacon, jalapeño, jalapeño havarti, tomato, lettuce, red onion, pimento cheese. Served with choice of side.
Garden Burger
Beyond Meat® burger, guacamole, arugula, tomato, turmeric mayo, feta. Served with choice of side.
Burger Bowl
Brisket chuck patty, cheddar, bacon, hard boiled egg, pickled red onion, sweet potato, pickles, tomatoes, avocado, house lettuce mix, white balsamic
Bison Burger
Gruyère, baby arugula, garlic aioli, portabella & cremini mushrooms sautéed in garlic, thyme, sesame oil & soy sauce
Cutlery Pack

Wings & Fingers
Chicken Fingers
Fried chicken tenders, fries, coleslaw, plum sauce
Chicken Wing Fryers 2 lb
Served with carrots, celery & choice of blue cheese or ranch dressing
Chicken Wing Roasters 2lb
Served with carrots, celery & choice of blue cheese or ranch dressing
Chicken Wing Roasters 1 lb
Served with carrots, celery & choice of blue cheese or ranch dressing
Chicken Wing Fryers 1 lb
Served with carrots, celery & choice of blue cheese or ranch dressing
Big Wing Fryer
Fryers with fries
Big Wing Roaster
Roasters with fries

Bowls
Yellow Coconut Curry Bowl with Shrimp
Shrimp, peppers, peanuts, onion, carrots, bok choy, coconut rice, cilantro, black sesame seeds
Yellow Coconut Curry Bowl with Chicken
Chicken, peppers, peanuts, onion, carrots, bok choy, coconut rice, cilantro, black sesame seeds
Yellow Coconut Curry Bowl with Veggies
Peppers, peanuts, onion, carrots, bok choy, coconut rice, cilantro, black sesame seeds
Poke Tuna Bowl
Marinated Ahi Tuna, brown rice, mango, edamame, cucumber, avocado, pickled carrots, radish, sesame seeds, green onion
Kung Pao Shrimp
Shrimp, stir fried vegetables, red Thai chili, chow mein noodles, peanuts, garlic ginger soy sauce
Kung Pao Chicken
Chicken, stir fried vegetables, red Thai chili, chow mein noodles, peanuts, garlic ginger soy sauce
Kung Pao Veg
Stir fried vegetables, red Thai chili, chow mein noodles, peanuts, garlic ginger soy sauce
Power Bowl
Quinoa, heritage blend, sweet potato, avocado, beets, edamame, cucumber, tomato, chickpeas, hemp hearts, sweet onion vinaigrette, mint yogurt vinaigrette

Steak
Prime Top Sirloin 8oz
Certified Angus Beef®, centre cut, onion straws, choice of 2 sides
California Cut NY Striploin 10oz
Certified Angus Beef®, centre cut, onion straws, choice of 2 sides
Tenderloin 7oz
Certified Angus Beef®, centre cut, onion straws, choice of 2 sides

Mains
Buffalo Fingers
Tossed in your choice of sauce
4 Cheese Cajun Chicken Penne
Blackened chicken, spinach, roasted red peppers, Creole alfredo, cheddar, mozzarella, feta, asiago
Chicken Fajitas
Marinated chicken breast, peppers, onion, Spanish rice
Chicken Parmesan
Pomodoro sauce, mozzarella, pappardelle, tomato pesto cream sauce
Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
Creamy garlic alfredo, parmesan Reggiano, parsley
Fish N Chips (2 pc)
Haddock, Rickard's Red® beer batter, coleslaw, tartar sauce
Pineapple Mango Salmon
Coconut rice, vegetables, pineapple mango salsa
Blackened Chicken
Creamy garlic fettuccine alfredo, parmesan reggiano, cajun garlic butter, vegetables
New York Chicken Dinner
Fried boneless chicken breast tossed in Signature NY Butter Sauce®, tomato, green onion, ranch dressing drizzle, Yukon mashed potatoes, vegetables
Blackened Salmon
Coconut rice, vegetables, pineapple mango salsa
Bison Meatloaf
Bacon, demi-glace, onion straws, vegetables, Yukon mashed potatoes
Fish N Chips (1 pc)
Haddock, Rickard's Red® beer batter, coleslaw, tartar sauce
Blackened Basa
Lobster mashed potatoes, vegetables, chimichurri, guacamole
Veg Fajitas
Peppers, onion, coconut rice
Seafood Fettuccine
Shrimp, salmon, roasted red peppers, sundried tomato, snow peas, green onion, white wine parmesan cream sauce
Cutlery Pack

Back Ribs
Half Rack of Ribs
Served with fries & coleslaw
Rib & Wing
Half rack of ribs, four roaster wings, fries, coleslaw
Full Rack of Ribs
Served with fries & coleslaw
Cutlery Pack

Sides
Side Fries
Side Sweet Potato Fries
Side Poutine
Side Onion Rings
Add Loaded Baker
Side Gravy

Desserts
Skor Brownie Obsession
Our warm classic fudge brownie, vanilla ice cream, caramel, chocolate sauce & Skor® pieces
Butter Tart
Fresh, flaky pastry with a deliciously rich filling of pure butter & sweet brown sugar
Turtle Pie
Heavenly brownie covered with a layer of caramel & chocolate caramel mousse. Sprinkled with walnuts & chocolate flakes

Kids Menu
Kids Chicken Fingers
Crisp, golden-brown chicken fingers with fries
Kids Brownie
Our warm classic fudge brownie, served with whip cream and sprinkles
Kids Mini Cheese Burger
All-beef mini burger with fries
Kids Turtle Shell Pasta with Cheese
Turtle shell pasta with cheese. Does not include fries
Kids Meatball Pasta
Turtle shell pasta with meatballs. Does not come with fries
Kids Buffalo Fingers
Chicken fingers coated with Buffalo sauce with fries
Kids Beef Tacos
Kid-sized tacos loaded with tender, juicy beef. Served with fries
Kids Steak
Grilled steak, served with fries
Kids Grilled Cheese Fingers
A melted and gooey grilled cheese. Served with fries
Kids Turtle Shell Pasta with Tomato Sauce
Turtle shell pasta with tomato sauce. Does not include fries
Kids Wings
Wings tossed with your choice of sauce or seasoning. Served with fries
Kids Mini Burger
All-beef mini burger with fries
Kids Grilled Chicken
Grilled chicken, served with fries
Kids Pizza Pepperoni
Kid-sized pepperoni pizza. Served with fries
Cutlery Pack
Kids Pizza
Kid-sized cheese pizza. Served with fries
Kids Meal pre drop

Beverages
Can-Sprite
$2 Can-Diet Coke
$2 Can-Coke

Beer
Sol, 330ml (4.2%25 ABV)
Canadian 5%25ABV 341ml
Molson Ultra 334 ml 4%25 ABV
Coors Lite 5%25ABV 341ml

Red Wine
Woodbridge Cab Sauvignon (750 ml)
(12% ABV)
Wolf Blass Yellow Label Shiraz (750 ml)
(12% ABV)
Btl Merl Black oak 750ml
(12% ABV)

White Wine
Matua Sauvignon Blanc (750 ml)
(12% ABV)
Josh Cellars Chardonnay (750 ml)
(12% ABV)
Deinhard Reisling (750 ml)
(12% ABV)
Pinot Grigio Matto Btl
12% ABV 750ml

Sparkling Wine
Mionetto 200ml 12%25 ABV

Rose
White Zinfandel Beringer 750ml 12%25 ABV
Oyster Bay Rose 750 ml 12%25ABV

Coolers
Strong Bow 473 ml 5%25 ABV

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Recent Reviews

It was my birthday when I went to Turtle Jack’s and my waiter Maya was absolutely amazing. She was super nice and tolerated my grandpa spending years ordering his lobster and even bringing him a new lobster when his was slightly over cooked. It wasn’t the loudest there either and I could clearly hear my family speak while the food was also incredible. I got a Top Sirloin Steak and thought only good things. I really do recommend this Turtle Jack’s and if your waiter is Maya,...
December 2024
They've remodeled since the last time I was there - quite nice and bright.

Kid-friendliness: Separate menu for kiddies and crayons to draw. Our kids were amused.
December 2024
Seen a poopy review about the French dip, that person is wrong, it was so delicious I that I genuinely think the poster was delusional, or maybe came in on an off night. Delicious food, forest environment, friendly staff!
December 2024

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Turtle Jack's Upper James

1180 Upper James St, Hamilton, ON L9C 3B1
(905) 389-6696