The great: great ambiance and service. Our server was attentive, and our water glasses remained filled as our group continued to linger and chat after we had paid. The average: steaks were cooked nicely, but I wish the portions were a bit larger - I'd expect 8 oz sirloins, not 6 oz. The "crispy mashed potatoes" are essentially two spring rolls filled with mashed potatoes and cheese. The first several bites were yummy, but they soon became overly cheesy for my taste. Miso mushrooms were a nice option as an add-on. The subpar: drinks were abysmal. Given the type of restaurant this is, and with a decent looking cocktail list,I expected much better. The margaritas come with egg white - but not enough to make a nice thick layer. Rather, they looked like white stuff floating in the drink and adding nothing in terms of flavor or texture. My husband said the old fashioned was terrible. I ordered a whiskey sour; it came with the same sad amount of egg white as the margarita, and tasted like sour mix only. read more

While it's listed as Joey Yorkdale this location does not have a mall entrance. To access the restaurant you have to exit the doors next to the ScotiaBank. Reservations were made for an early dinner at 5 for 4 people. When I arrived one of 1 our group was already there waiting. She had been waiting 5 minutes with no hostess in sight, we probably waited another 5 minutes before the hostess appeared to take our name, meanwhile the little space in front of her was filling up. We were then taken to a table that could seat 7-8 people. Not a lot of pictures but everyone at the table ordered a drink, main and dessert. Portions looked small for the price charged. Someone at the table ordered the 6 oz Joey classic steak with a side of cilantro chimichurri sauce (2 bucks!). When the dish came the steak made me think of a minute steak and the chimichurri sauce for 2 bucks? It came in this small metal condiment contain and there must have been less than 2 tablespoons of sauce in there. The oven roasted wild cod though was really good. Fish was perfectly cooked portion was perfect. For dessert I would recommend the warm Italian donuts. For 14 bucks you get 6 decently sized donuts that remind me of bombolone. What ruined the evening was the service, from being seated to our server, things didn't not move quickly. Our server came by once and was often hard to locate or could be seen standing at the server station staring at their phone. read more

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Food was great but service was even more exceptional and the ambiance is quiet and great for weeknight dinner will definitely go back read more

JOEY Yorkdale - Spicy crab dip - Canadian (New) Near Me - North York, Ontario

First time going to this Joey's. The ambiance was okay, it was nothing "special". Our server was Dorjan and he didn't best he could, but we noticed that drinks a deserts were not served at the same time. In both cases half the table got served and the other didn't. I Kobe Joey's food, but I've also complained that the portions are on the small side. read more

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One of the best happy hours! Daily 2-5pm and some locations also have 9pm to close on certain days. My family ordered of the happy hour: steak frites, guacamole, chicken lettuce wraps and a few drinks. I got my absolute favourite meal the chicken katsu salad. While it's not on the happy hour, it is 100% worth ordering anytime. The guacamole is phenomenal and you will never regret ordering the chicken lettuce wraps!! Consistently good food! We were offered complimentary sparkling wine on arrival which was a nice welcome. I'll never say no to lunch or dinner at Joeys read more

JOEY Yorkdale - chicken katsu salad - Canadian (New) Near Me - North York, Ontario

Staff was attentive. Perhaps since we started with a bottle of wine and other mixed drinks for 4? Eventually we did order a 2nd bottle. We had a great time and I'm always fan of Joey's. It's an easy mid-level chain restaurant located on the North-West corner of the mall. Starters were fair. We got the hummus but swapped for corn chips for a gluten free option, parm fries, gyozas and mini steak French dips. All easy, well plated and tasty. For the mains, we all had various steak options. We ordered Joeys classic steaks. The potatoes were served as spring rolls with mash inside - very interesting. Not sure if I'm a fan or not, but interesting indeed. I opted for the steak and ravioli bianco. Steak was prepared to a proper rare and the shrimp on top of the ravioli were good but nothing to rave about. I enjoyed the ravioli the most. Steak and sushi was also ordered, my friend seemed happy with her plate. What did surprised me was that the blue rare option was available, for those who are brave enough. The desserts were good. I enjoyed the molten lava - came with raspberries, raspberry compote and vanilla ice cream. All in all it was a great dinner. Decor was nice, though dusty (looking up at the massive chandeliers over the bar). The washrooms access is via stairs isn't fun and annoying when they have people waiting are blocking the elevators. Three of the stalls didn't have toilet paper. Facilities need a bit of attention. read more

JOEY Yorkdale - Canadian (New) Near Me - North York, Ontario

Honestly, I'm here all the time at this point, I think that speaks for itself! The food is consistently great, and I can't get enough. If you haven't tried the happy hour menu you're missing out. And for just $25, the Fritz is a steal! Definitely a place I keep coming back to. read more

JOEY Yorkdale - Joey's 75 cocktail - Canadian (New) Near Me - North York, Ontario

After having a good steak and wing lunch last year I can back for the exact same meal. Wings were great. I'll be back for these Had the ribeye. First one had an issue so it was sent back. Second one was clearly rushed and under cooked and under seared. Very disappointing and poor Service tried their best though. Management also check in a couple of times which was nice. Nice vibe on a Sunday lunch hour. read more

. would not recommend going to this location . booked a table for 4 online . after we were seated it took us THIRTY MINUTES for us to even meet our server . another 15 mins to get water and take our order . ADDITIONAL 40 MINS for our food (and as one of our friends were fasting, having to wait the extra minutes did not help them, as we planned our reservation in accordance with the time to break their fast) . i asked for the steak to be medium well, but they might've misheard me, as i got a medium raw back. completely red through out . its not a biggie to have to send it back but... definitely a first time trying my steak that uncooked . as my friend was eating fries OFF the plate the waiter took ALL the plates away, including the one they were still eating from . we also ordered nachos and a matcha mojito, nacho servings were okay matcha mojito was again interesting- matcha not the strongest flavour more just carbonated lemon water . maybe due to our young appearance? we were last to be served and didnt get priority or notice for anything, we understand it is busy but we notice all the tables around us still getting adequate attention, aswell as we're a bigger party but get seated at the smallest table . overall... crazy experience and would recommend ANY OTHER joeys read more

JOEY Yorkdale - steak and frites - Canadian (New) Near Me - North York, Ontario

We had a great time at Joey's! The service was really good and all of the modifications that we asked for our food were made. Our waitress Zoe was super nice she asked us if we have a special occasion to celebrate? and we did! She brought us a special dessert (that no cost ) to celebrate! read more

It always great to visit any of JOEY's for dinner / outing. The customer service is good as always but as it was a busy night so slight bits of delays. Food quality is good as always mouth watering taste which satisfies the hunger. read more

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Whenever I come hereto eat it's always delicious and fresh food . Today they gave us wine while we waited to be seated . We ordered steak with Fries, katsu salad and lettuce chicken wraps . Ambiance is super good . read more

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Is it just me or has Joey really stepped up on their food? To be fair I'm not sure if I want to Joey and us in the past few years to really compare but I've been going to Joey once a month or every other month this past year and every time it's been really good. I would usually start off with a few appetizers like their avocado and corn dip, which is basically just guacamole and chips and that has been consistently delicious along with their truffle fries which remains on par with places like cactus club. Really good! I've been getting the blackened chicken lately, and the chicken is really juicy and nicely spiced with a little kick to it and it comes on a bed of smash roasted potatoes, which are crispy on the outside and beautifully dressed in this delicious zesty sauce, with a side of some type of kale cabbage slaw, which is super flavourful as well, and a nice balance to the starchiness of the potatoes and the chicken. The time before last I went to the Eaton Center, Joey location and I had the Katsu chicken salad, and that was super fresh and delicious and juicy as well. Four out of five times when upon entering a Joey location we get greeted with a complementary glass of sparkling wine while we wait for our table to get ready which is a really nice way to start our dining experience. I will say that most locations seem to be slightly understaffed, but the service has always been really friendly. And the decor is really nice honestly. At this location. They're a few artefacts of different places in Toronto like the table I was sitting out, was facing a wall that hung a extremely large ask that came from the very first Fairmont hotel in Toronto. Honestly, any Joey location that's close by has been my go to spot for an easy to please crowd because it has such a diverse menu and really delicious food and ambience. read more

JOEY Yorkdale - Blackened chicken - Canadian (New) Near Me - North York, Ontario

Great place to eat! I come here mostly for the appetizers. They have a wide selection of food options. It can be very crowded at times, so if you're planning to come I would recommend reserving a table prior. Clean and quick service. read more

JOEY Yorkdale - Mozzarella sticks and spinach dip - Canadian (New) Near Me - North York, Ontario

This Joey is located in Yorkdale mall in Toronto. So lots of public parking and transportation. The place was busy and looked understaff I was seated at the bar. There was only one bar maid. Who looked overwhelmed with orders. I waited 20 minutes with no water and menu So I decided to leave. Fill bad for the staff read more

Went here with a friend and she recommended this place !! It was really pretty, busy and very loud .. we couldn't hear each other well! Service was mediocre.. the staff was not veey attentive to our needs Rhey had to re-mix my drink 3 times before I was satisfied after so many warnings. My Mediterranean chicken rice bowl was good the seasoning was awesome just the actual chicken was very dry so inedible. The hummus was way too acidic .. it was alright but not sure it's worth the price, In all fairness, not too sure I'll be back here.. unless the menu changes.. happy hour was mediocre not too many available options.. my friend has a gluten allergy and had barely any options available for her on the happy hour menu. Staff was not understanding either.. pretty mediocre.. read more

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Went to Joey Yorkdale to celebrate a Birthday milestone and what perfect choice! Everything was AMAZING, from the food to the excellent service. Because our group was large, we dealt directly with the event Coordinator PAYTON who is exceptional and so accommodating! Both Payton and Jasper went the extra mile to make the occasion special which was definately noticed by all of our guests. We highly recomment Joey Yorkdale!!! read more

I have been to this Joey about 5 times now and have not been disappointed once. The service is outstanding, the hostess offers you sparkling wine (non alcoholic) to the table when they bring you in. I always get seated by the patio area which has a lot of light coming through during the day. They have a second floor in this Joey which you can ask for if you wish. Washrooms are upstairs. I always order Ravioli Bianco when I come here. I don't eat that much usually and I always devour this. I can't get enough! The tangy taste in the sauce is addicting and they put enough shrimp with your ravioli, great ratio! I always come here to order this and have never been disappointed once. I look forward to more Joey meetups with my friends and family! read more

JOEY Yorkdale - Donuts - Canadian (New) Near Me - North York, Ontario

Well, I've been back a couple of times since I first reviewed this spot 7 years ago, and not much has changed. It's still a beautiful restaurant, the decor inside was quite unique in that it had multiple screens on the walls...NONE ago which were playing television shows! They were displaying ART(!), and it was so refreshing not to see CP24 headlines distracting me while I ate. I had the Farmers Market Salad (no burger this time...I needed some veggies haha) with chicken, and wow, it was substantial! A great mix of flavours and textures, it was super filling and I would definitely try it again. The only sour note on this visit was that service was s l o w...granted it was lunch time, and they were relatively busy, but we were still sat for at least an hour before any food arrived. Ah well, it happens - everything else was great so I will be back! read more

Ordered tuna poke bowls for take out last evening and was not happy. There was only 2 small pieces of tuna and very little else, only an abundance of gooie rice. It was expensive and VERY DISAPPOINTING. They can forget me as a patron read more

**** Know that their suggested tip amounts (starting at 18%) is calculated on the total including tax, not before so the minimum suggested tip is over 20% and you are tipping on HST**** I have eaten a lot at Joey's over the years both business and for personal dining. My daughter and I have an annual Christmas shopping day together and always eat at Joey's Yorkdale. This year the experience was underwhelming. Our server was Angelina, it felt like she was either new or not in a great headspace that day. Service was slow, inattentive - not once were we asked if we would like another drink when our glasses were clearly empty. In past years we have had the guacamole w/corn dip as an appetizer, this year we told this was only available during Happy Hour. My daughter is Gluten Free and Angelina was not able to suggest an alterate appetizer so we only had 2 Tuna salads as our mains. When the bill came, I proceeded to try and work out whether the suggested tip amount was before or after tax. Angelina saw me on my phone with the calculator open and when I asked her if the tip was before or after tax she confidently said before tax. Even though the service did not really deserve a tip, with it being Christmas I proceeded to click the 18% option. When I got home and calculated the tip, the auto tip INCLUDES tax. So Angelina did not tell us the truth and effectively they suggest a tip on the tax amount. The actual tip amount is over 20% - I will choose another restaurant option in the future. read more

Overall, I highly recommend coming to joeys for dinner or drinks. Came to Joey's Yorkdale this valentine's day after not coming for years and they truly impressed me. Food We got steak with their famous crispy mashed potatoes and asparagus, classic Chicken lettuce wraps and warm Italian donuts with custard + lemon filling underneath. I would recommend all items as they were flavourful and cooked perfectly. The dessert was the star of the show, better dessert than the bakeries and Italian restaurant I've went to in Toronto. They were warm, fresh and the ratio of filling to donut was perfect! My only critique would be to have equal number of raspberries to donuts so that you can have a raspberry with each donut. Service and ambiance The service was good - right level of attentiveness and food turnaround was fairly quick. I personally enjoy the ambiance of the upstairs - quieter and more illuminated. I like the interior design of the restaurant. read more

JOEY Yorkdale - Amazing Italian Donuts with custard + lemon filling underneath (9/10 because should have equal number of raspberries to donuts) - Canadian (New) Near Me - North York, Ontario

Fancy chain with nice drinks and decent food. Reminds me of the yardhouse. If you're in the burbs and want someplace open past 10pm, this is your joey. read more

We dined here on a Friday night, and we did not have to wait to be seated. The attendant promptly walked us to our seats and was very accommodating the whole evening. My group ordered the following menu items: CAB Sirloin Steak & Sushi ($32+4), Chicken Parmesan ($26.75), and Prawn & Lobster Ravioli ($32). They all turned out great with the food plating and presentation being on point. The steak was the right amount of tender and juicy. The chicken parmesan was also equally delectable. Overall, I have nothing to complain about the whole dining experience except for a couple of obvious facts that may already be expected for a restaurant of this standard. The menu is on the pricey side, and there are small food portions for some of the dishes. The Prawn & Lobster Raviolo meal is one such example. It is priced more than the Chicken Parmesan, but comes in a smaller serving. read more

JOEY Yorkdale - CAB Sirloin Steak & Sushi - $32+4 - Canadian (New) Near Me - North York, Ontario

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This restaurant is incredible hot, I don't think anyone wants a side of sweat with their dinner but you can get it here! Service sucks came before closing on a unbusy day we sat with our water glass for 30 minutes before getting service. Lovely throw up on toilet seats was the icing on the cake. read more

My friend said it was mediocre, and it was - from food to service. You are mostly paying for the ambience imo.

Returned here to try some more of their food. We got the sliders royale (a favourite shareable), spaghetti, Thai curry noodle bowl, and BBQ salmon rice bowl. There was some struggle initially to order the sliders with the toppings on the side, but in the end it worked out. They're still a go-to appetizer option. The spaghetti was deeply disappointing. It wasn't very rich or even tomato-saucy at all--it lacked much flavour at all, seemingly relying on the Parmesan to do the heavy lifting. The portion was also pretty much 2 bites. It was a very confusing item to receive...and the pasta wasn't al dente. The Thai curry noodle bowl and BBQ salmon rice bowl were both great! The their curry was nice and saucy to coat all the noodles. The salmon was beautifully seared and sesame-like. The mixed of ingredients in both bowls were wonderful and felt like a full and rounded meal. Overall, I still enjoy coming to Joey. I would just be more cautious of what I order in the future. read more

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Make sure you put your name down early, I came for a late lunch on Friday and the wait was an hour. They will text you when it's ready. I got their crispy chicken sandwich which was mediocre. The chicken batter seemed to be Panko crumbs and the chicken itself didn't have much flavour. I also ordered the matcha mojito which didn't have any matcha flavour at all so I wouldn't recommend. The service was super slow when I was there at around 1:30 pm. It seemed like our waitress forgot about us most of the time and we had to wave her down multiple times to order or get the bill. FYI shade is not guaranteed on the patio and it's not completely covered, just a couple fixed umbrellas so depending on the time of day, some tables won't have any shade at all. The table size limit for the patio is 4 people so if you are more than 4 you will have to sit inside. read more

The bar is awesome here and has a rock solid menu with some vegetarian options. Has a nice mix of dine in, quiet, loud, social. game-watching and dining--depending on your dinner intentions. Only real weird thing I found was that reservations, walk-ins are booked yet the place has seating. An obvious conclusion here is that they are short-staffed. Worth a mention. read more

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1 star for taste , 1 for ambiance, and 1 for service. These 'casual fine dining 'spots in high end malls are very expensive for what u get . I'm sick of fancy writers making the food sound waaay more expensive than it should be. And the add-on price structure, wreaks of corporate greed, your clientele includes regular ppl with regular jobs . We can see through the facade . These intagramable spots might work for gen z , or upper crust ppl , but to a regular person this type of dining can only be done on special occasions, and have to fake smile while ur being ripped off is a skill,lnever again if I had the choice read more

Ambiance always friendly and upbeat - great food and great service My friends and I always have a relaxing experience read more

Good food and friendly service. Good ambience for date night, or for a group dinner. Good selection of drinks read more

Awesome great tasting food, creative plating, And sophisticated, fine dining ambience. Good service.

Omg I don't know what happened at this location The food didn't seems fresh the fried sweet potatoes looked like they were cooked and reheated In the past they put cheese on it Yesterday they didn't and they were grosse Now I know why they covered it with cheese before I drank my water and because the room was so dark where I was sitting I didn't look at the glass I had a mouthful of hair I don't think I'll go back Just not impressed I also asked the waitress to make sure she brought our lettuce wraps with no sauce on it because I wanted no spice She brought it with the original sauce that was spicy She also wasn't very nice to my requests Kind of snarky That's probably why she didn't accept my request I really believe eating a hamburger at Harvey's was more fresh and tastier I won't g ok back read more

Nice sit down place to catch up with family/friends/or whom ever. Food is beautifully presented and there are a varieties to choose from (from sushi to steak to burgers). Food aren't exceptional, but very decent for a large chain restaurant. I would go back as it is a great place to sit, chat with friends and grab a meal. The Salmon Bowl looked amazing (thou portion is slightly on the smaller side). My overall rating is around 3.5-4, rounding up! read more

JOEY Yorkdale - Salmon bowl and the Tuna sandwich - Canadian (New) Near Me - North York, Ontario

Love this place! The place has such a fun, welcoming vibe and the patio is awesome during the summer. It gets really busy with it being in Yorkdale so you may have to wait for a table. The food is delicious and there's a good selection of beverages. read more

Food and drinks were stellar as always. If you come during happy hour the prices are pretty darn good too. The staff were gracious and attentive, despite being seemingly spread thin. My only real complaint was the woman in the white sweater celebrating her birthday behind us. I have nothing against her or her celebration in particular, I would just prefer it if she didn't shoulder tackle my wife coming out of the bathroom like a linebacker. The lack of self awareness is staggering. Just now I hear ringing in my ears from the howling behind us. Apparently if you wanna relive your glory years, you almost hurt somebody's spouse and deafen their husband. Who knew. Anyways. Happy birthday. read more

The serve was great and the desert was amazing too...the pasta was a little too greasy...maybe I will try steak next time read more

JOEY Yorkdale - Canadian (New) Near Me - North York, Ontario

I used to be a 3x a week regular at this location. I was always happy with the food, the service was impeccable, it was just an overall great experience. Post the COVID-19, they have a very evident turnover of staff as it is not the experience I used to have. The hostesses themselves are extremely rude, arrogant, and cocky. They talk to you like you're a child or don't understand English . I cannot express anymore how disgusted and letdown I am by Joey restaurant Yorkdale as this was my second home at one point in my life for many many years (7 years and 3 x a week ) however I will never be returning to this location again. I hope to God they remember what they stand for because I cannot express more how disgusted I am on how badly I was treated when I walked into the door. Unfortunately I didn't see any familiar faces, therefore I don't feel so bad never returning to the spot again. It's unfortunate. If their employees don't feel like serving people maybe they should consider getting another career. As a service provider myself I'm disgusted and how I was treated, and based on what others have told me, Joey (Yorkdale) has really gone downhill in the past few years. Joey Sherway however has really stepped up their game! Had a Fantastic experience. Management was extremely attentive. And our service was absolutely amazing. I kept giving the benefit of the doubt to Joey (Yorkdale) for the past little bit because of my loyalty however tonight was finally my last straw. read more

I came to Yorkdale last night for dinner with my friends. The service and food was perfect. Everyone loved their meal. I ordered the Cobb Salad and it was so good! Definitely will reorder this again. The only things to take note was the lobster ravioli was small, the tacos don't come with a side, and the steak/sushi would be great with a side salad - I would ordering a side salad or fries for these items. read more

JOEY Yorkdale - Canadian (New) Near Me - North York, Ontario