JOEY Eaton Centre

I like their Tacos best. I have been there a couple of times. I like their dishes but nothing really sticks.

— I walked past this place the other day and I bookmarked it to come back! I love the atmosphere in here. Upscale feel without super expensive prices. The manager actually bought me a beer simply because I asked him to pour me his favorite. Lol. He actually told me to guess what he poured me then he would buy it for me. I guessed wrong, but he still bought it for me. Ha. I started with the chili chicken, which was a very good starter then I followed with the herb crusted salmon. My goodness. Incredible. That sauce was just amazing, hollandaise sauce made the whole dish work together.

I went with quite a large group and the restaurant was able to accommodate and seat us within 15 minutes on a Saturday night. The ambiance and the night was quite nice, very dimmed and a very young crowd. The servers were very nice, polite and willing to tell me about their day and other things.
The food was quite good (but the portions were a bit small). I ordered a Spanish Paella which had lobster saffron broth, shrimp, smoked chorizo, chicken, rice. It was probably the best paella I had had in a while and my mouth was drooling, it was so damn good and perfectly cooked.
I then ordered molten chocolate cake and it was done well. It was hot and gooey with delicious vanilla ice cream on the side.
Would definitely come again with my friends, but maybe sit at the bar next time.

The food here is pretty good! I like that they have soy protein available for vegetarians, so I ordered the tandoori flatbread with no cheese and soy protein. Very delicious and satisfied my craving for some Indian flavour.
The service was very friendly and quick and we got our food in a good amount of time. We went around 6 so it wasn’t super busy though.
all in all the food was pretty good and probably would go again for a casual dinner!

Good service. Average chain restaurant food.
Came here for dinner with friends. I’ve been to this location and the other ones before but it’s been a while. Decided to try the lobster grilled cheese ($ 20), it came with string fries. The string fries are not my fave, would be better if it’s just regular fries. The lobster grilled cheese was kind of greasy. It’s just 2 slices of bread grilled with lots of butter with a cheese and lobster mixture inside. Couldn’t exactly taste the lobster pieces.
I won’t come here unless I have to…

Only came here bc my cousin was in town from SF and wanted to catch the game. All the prior places we checked were packed. Joey not quite and they had a huge TV screen. Huge downside is no sound as they were blasting some lame music in the background. So back to the food and service. Food was decent only and for the price it was a rip off. Portions were small. Some weird Asian fusion as well. But the worst part is the service, the wait staff disappeared and was no where to be seen for the longest time. At the end of the night we wanted to get our bill she was flirting with this table and was talking to them for over 30 mins with her back facing us. Didn’t care once to look around and see if anyone need her help. We weren’t the only table that was looking for her at that time.

The first set of words that come to mind when describing a JOEY restaurant is urban chic.
About JOEY
JOEY is listed as a «New Canadian» restaurant and «Sports Bar» under Unilocal,which sounds right from my many experiences at JOEY (around 6 or 7 times). «Sports Bar» is correct but the restaurant is still quite sophisticated so I’d expect there to be men in suits at their bars if there’s a game going on.
JOEY locations
JOEY Restaurants are in several locations in the GTA which you can find on their official website. I’ve been to JOEY Eaton Centre and JOEY Yorkdale (both attached to major malls in Toronto) — their menus and experience were almost identical. The only difference I can point out is that the Yorkdale location tends to be less packed and more of an open space. You probably won’t have to wait if you didn’t make a reservation at Yorkdale, but you would definitely be waiting a while at Eaton Centre so you should ensure that you have a reservation beforehand if you decide to go there.
My experience
I’m not speaking from a single experience but from ~6 as previously stated… I’ve tried many items but I think they make a mean steak. From my experience, they’re comparable to Barberian’s Steak House for a fraction of the cost (though Barberian’s has its own authentic feel). Featured is the Steak & Mushroom Jus (CAB PRIME sirloin, shimeji, and button mushrooms). I’ve never had a bad steak from here, though one thing I recommend is to order one that’s at least 7 ounces? as this steak is (just the right amount for me). Also, what I love about JOEY steak aside from the meat itself are the mashed potatoes. My gosh. They’re contained in crispy spring rolls and it honestly completes the meal. I’d definitely pair the steak with a glass of red wine. Protip: they have a wine deal on Wednesdays.
Last thing I want to say is for you to keep in mind that generally food is pricier and the atmosphere is very nice/​moody, so bring someone you want to really impress here, or for a special occasion.

Came here on a Wednesday evening with my friends and it was pretty busy, but it only took a few minutes to get a table.
The waitress was very attentive and made sure we didn’t have to wait too long to get our order taken. She was friendly and even had a little conversation with us as we were getting ready to leave.
I ordered the BBQ Salmon Rice Bowl ($ 16.50) and I thought it was good. But then again, when is Salmon ever not good? The sauce made it very flavourful so I mixed everything together to make a mixed bowl of yumminess.
I don’t eat that much, but my other friends who ordered the same thing said they weren’t satisfied with the amount of food that was on their plate. I agree that it was pretty pricey for the amount of food we got.
Overall I’d rate my experience a 3.5÷5. Food was good but overpriced.

Came here for lunch and were seated immediately. Our server was a sweetheart. We started off with the shrimp flatbread (highly recommended) and had two ciroc tonics. She was kind enough to explain her recommendations since I am very indecisive with my choices. The boyfriend ordered the lobster ravioli which he said was amazing and I ordered the ahi tuna tacos. There are only four tacos to the order and they are small but it was very filling considering we had the flat bread as an appetizer. I’m so glad they opened a location in Woodland Hills, CA (closer to home). I will definitely go there again!

Now that I work across the street, I have by Joey’s numerous times for an after work drink. The customer service here is fantastic, and I hope it stays that way. Every employee I talk to here is so friendly and nice. Makes all the difference. Well done.

Visiting town on biz from the U.S. Work colleagues recommended Joey as one of their favs, so had to try it. Thursday night at 5:30 and the wait was about 30 mins. However, the wait was the best part — they have a hostess assigned to keep the crowd happy by bringing out wonderful samples of food and drink — flatbread, sushi, Bellini’s to name a few. And hostess Morgan was delightful and clearly loves her job — made the wait fun and entertaining — kudos to Morgan. Sat at a nice booth in the corner which allowed us to talk over dinner. I had the shrimp pesto flatbread which was one of the samples. Delicious with a nice kick, though I like my flatbreads more like cracker crust and this one was a bit bready — personal preference. Colleague had the salmon and had to try the deep fried mashed potatoes– she loved the salmon and thought the mashed were interesting with the texture of a fried coating. Service was great all around. My only negative comment is that the rest rooms are 2 flights downstairs, but not inconvenient enough to deduct a star. Highly recommend this restaurant and would love to return.

I am a regular at Joey
Mostly the Markville location me and my wife frequent
So I think that the usual service at one location I would get would be the same
Was I ever wrong
First…
We got one server that came to our table
Took our drinks etc.
My wife ordered a diet coke but it literally was carbonated water
Our server disappeared for quite some time but eventually came back… ordered another but the same results… then we were told the machine dispenser was acting up… so then my wife asked for a Sprite only to have one of the managers come back with another watered down diet coke… eventually though the sprite came that thankfully wasn’t watered down
Went to order apps… ordered the Tandoori chicken flatbread… only to have the bread come out burnt???
Couldn’t believe what I was seeing… they would come out with another
My wife ordered the Farmers Chicken Salad but that too was disappointing because the chicken was undercooked
Follow that up with the fact that it took another 20 minutes for the bill to come
We were part of a big group and several others in our party had complaints as well
We got our gratuity down from 20 to 15 percent and the app was comped… yet they still charged my wife for two drinks… wasn’t going to kick up a stink for 3.25 cuz at that point I was fed up
Not too mention when I went to the washroom there it was disgusting… don’t want to mention the condition of the stalls in fear it may make you lose your appetite
I had a previous mediocre experience at Joey at the Shops at Don Mills back in January with regards to undercooked food
This experience took the cake
Sadly this will likely make me not attend a Joey for quite some time

OMG! Amazing food and service. We had to wait for a table for a few minutes, so they brought around appetizers as well as drinks. There were two of us for dinner. We ordered the shrimp pesto flatbread and calamari for appetizers. Both were absolutely delicious. The calamari was not greasy and very tender, not rubbery at all like some restaurants. My friend had the fish tacos and love them. I had the butter chicken. Not your traditional butter chicken, but so much better. The rice head raisins and almonds and other good stuff. The staff was amazingly friendly, that we felt like asking her to take a seat with us.

The food is pretty tasty, and would get a four star, but it’s overpriced for what it was in my opinion. Plus, service was mediocre — pretty slow to get anything. We did go at lunch, so they were busy, perhaps they need more staff during the peak times.
Also, on a separate visit, they don’t really accommodate toddlers that well. Not the most family-​friendly place.

Sold food and service from one of the better chains in the GTA.
I’ve only been here twice, but both times were for bigger group events. JOEY is clearly accustomed to handling larger groups, because they handled both of my visits smoothly. I’d definitely recommend this place for bigger outings where a smaller non-​chain restaurant just isn’t viable.
On to the food — I’d have to say I’m quite pleased. I’ve had the ahi tuna club, lobster grilled cheese, and the seafood paella. All three were quite good, although I wasn’t much of a fan of the lobster grilled cheese (or grilled cheese in general). The ahi tuna club was one of the best I’ve had, though. I haven’t had authentic paella before so I can’t comment on it with any technical knowledge, but I was a big fan of the crispness of the rice at the bottom of the dish. It really added a nice texture to the dish overall. The seafood and meat in the dish were also prepared well enough.

For the price it’s at, you’d expect a higher class meal with better service! There were 3 of us, and we ordered a gyoza and tuna taco to share to start with some glasses of wine. It was nice to be able to taste a couple to choose which we actually wanted a 9 oz. of. Both appetizers were decent, nothing special but good. Then we get to our main courses — burger, sirloin steak, and sushi and steak. The burger was very good. Sirloin steak nothing special. The sushi and steak — steak was way way too salty in the sauce. Sushi was ok, again nothing special. Then we chose the apple pie and chocolate molten cake for dessert. The molten cake was cold, our server told us it was because it was on the same plate as the cold ice cream. Lol, ok — get your food facts straight before you open your mouth.
All in all, the food was nothing special, just expensive for the quality. However, it would have been ok if the service was better. We did not sit at the bar, was in the dining area, yet our server would just toss down 3 plates and 3 sets of utensils at our table instead of placing in front of each of us. Then gave us 2 dirty plates we had to switch out. Then, didn’t stop back to check in with us, so it was hard to even ask for more water or ketchup. Find a cheaper bar, or better restaurant.

³⁄₅ — kind of what you expect.
Joey’s is massive, polished, and that translates into the experience — it’s a comfortable place to come, they won’t hurry you, you won’t feel like you’re missing X food or Y drink… but when it all comes together, it’s just eh.
The service was smooth and friendly, but the food was eh. It was literally the definition of «acceptably ok.»

Came here on a Friday night and didn’t have to wait to be seated, which was nice. But food was just mediocre for the price.
Ordered the korean cauliflower — lots of breading and sauce which I didn’t mind, cause it was seasoned really well. But it looked so much like chicken that I was hoping for that chewy texture (which wasn’t there).
For mains, we ordered the herb crush salmon, and the steak and sushi. The salmon dish was really good. It came with a spring roll and I couldn’t figure out what the filling was. Whatever it was, it was delicious. The mashed potatoes were good too, and the salmon was cooked well. As for the steak and sushi, I wouldn’t recommend it. The sushi rice was a bit soggy, and the steak slices were drenched in ponzu sauce (way too saltly).
Overall, food was decent, but for the price I’d rather go elsewhere.

There is something in the air about Joey restaurants. If you aren’t a male or a regular — get ready to be side lined.
My server was very disinterested and allowed us to order quickly and took off. Never came back to check up on whether we needed more water or anything else.
My friend and I were there right after the work rush so the place was busy and we didn’t get a lot of attention.
The food can be pricey but I love their salads so an happy to part with my hard earned money (even if it’s JUST a salad!)
Definitely won’t be coming back to this location. When I let them know that the service was poor, staff told me that this Joeys location is completely operated by head office (or something to that effect) meaning there is NO manager for this location. Good luck speaking with any one. Perhaps I’ll just have to hold for someone at a call centre in another country.

What an amazing location & service !
Was here with my yoga friends for lunch to celebrate our halfway point for yoga teacher training. Our group had made a reservation online and Hayley Winters the reservations coordinator was very accommodating. We had only 1 – 1.5 hrs for lunch & finished right on time.
The menu was perfect for our group as some were vegans or trying to eat healthy.
Service was excellent and we got our food very quickly!
Tried some appetizers…
Trio of Dips (smoked trout dip, cheese dip, hummus, fresh sliced baguette)
— loved this esp. the smoked trout & cheese dip. They also refilled the table with more baguette after we ran out.
Szechuan Edamame (wok tossed with chilies, garlic, soy sauce)
— was yummy and as expected
Japanese Gyoza (pork dumplings with hot mustard)
— needs more chilli but overall it was good.
I ordered the 500 salad (organic quinoa, barley, plenty of raw vegetables, watermelon radish, almonds, mint, parsley, avocado). It was absolutely delicious !!! This might be my new fav thing to order at Joeys now.
Looking forward to coming back soon!

Sangría delicious!