Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Joso's

    4.3 (192 reviews)
    PriceySeafood
    Closed • Closed

    Joso's Photos

    Business Info

    JOSO'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Intimate
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Joso's

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Mango sorbet - $6
    Julianna C.

    Celebrated my birthday dinner here with my boyfriend and we had such a great time. Such an interesting restaurant with very stimulating decor. Definitely fits the sensual theme. You can feel it's rich history, and it just has an overall "home-y" feeling. Here's what we ordered: For Spaghetti * Alla Leonardo $33 - 7/10 For Mains * Clams, Mussels w/ white sauce $32 + full pasta $9 - 7/10 (pretty much a spaghetti) * Grilled Octopus (half dish) $36 - 10/10 *i recommend trying this !!!! For Fish * the Spigola (Sea Bass) $40 - 8/10 For Dessert * Mango Sorbet $6 - 8/10 * Lemon Sorbet $12 - 10/10 Everything was delicious. I would recommend trying some of their fish of the week. The Spigola we had was so good, flaky and soft. I've never had Grilled Octopus like this in my life, definitely recommend trying that. The lemon sorbet was just too cute, comes in a whole rind with a little hat haha. We had a couple servers cycle in and out but each of them took time and effort to explain the menu and what their seafood of the week was. And to ensure we had everything we needed and that we were happy at all times.

    filetto of beef
    Winona H.

    the seafood here is legit!! so fresh and sweet, the open fire grilling of food just takes it to another level. I can see why this is a favourite for people since 1967, it's so iconic. the service was also very attentive and detailed; the fish selection is brought over at request and our server did an amazing job at explaining all the fish and their respective traits. I would definitely come back on special occasions and to try their marinara sauces as well, since we stuck to their signature squid ink pasta as our first time! beautiful, rustic restaurant and definitely worth your buck over other yorkville restaurants ;)

    Calamari, shrimp, and octopus
    Rui M.

    We went to josos as a big group and the experience was really nice. The first thing I noticed is how homey and warm the whole restaurant feels the interior is nicely lit and there's a lot of creative art hanging on the walls. The service we got all night was very attentive and helpful. The staff around the restaurant answered all of our questions about the menu which led to a very positive experience. The food itself was really delicious. We started off with the calamari, which is a must. We also got the grilled octopus, fish of the day sea bream, Leonardo spaghetti, and a risotto. All the fish was grilled really nicely, and the pastas packed a lot of flavor. My personal favourite dish was the Leonardo spaghetti. It had a really nice simple lemon sauce that tasted amazing. For dessert we got the tiramisu the cookies and my personal favourite the lemon sorbet, which was served in a frozen lemon peel. I thought the presentation was very interesting and it was a really nice refreshing dessert to end the meal. Overall, we had a really nice time and I would definitely recommend josos for either a date or a night out with a group.

    Calamari & Shrimp Kornati (~CAN$30)
    Aya E.

    Ordered: Calamari & Shrimp Kornati (~CAD$30): a Joso's specialty; lightly floured, canola fried Grilled Octopus (~CAD$36): tentacles grilled whole, drizzled with olive oil and garlic Alla Siciliana (~CAD$36): a recipe unique to Joso's; cuttlefish (sepia) simmered in its black ink Tiramisu (~CAD$14) Glass of Grasevina (~CAD$14): white wine from Croatia Aya's take: What an excellent dining experience! First trip to Toronto and being a huge Drake fan, I already had high expectations. We were seated upstairs right across from the infamous booth were Drake was seated. That table was occupied but we were able to take photos there once that party left; the staff was super chill about it as long as it's not busy and you're not disruptive. Joso's is filled with art on all the walls which was fascinating to take a deep look at while waiting for dinner. The Glass of Grasevina was pleasant, fresh, and dry with a delicious aroma. One of my favorites! In terms of food, you can tell it was all prepared with utmost care and simple yet traditional flavors. The Calamari & Shrimp Kornati was light, crispy, and just the right amount of saltiness. I absolutely loved the Alla Siciliana. Paired with the Grilled Octopus, both were remarkable dishes. The Octopus was also tender yet firm. The Tiramisu was tasty and light with balanced sweetness but not too memorable. All in all, this was one of my favorite dining experiences. Decently priced, amazing service, and outstanding food/drinks!

    Painting in the back of Drake's "take care" album
    Elias F.

    You have to make reservations for this place. Can't stress enough it's a very popular spot on weekends and also not that big of a space. We got a table early right when they opened, I have been dying to try this place. There were a lot of staff on hand when we got there almost too much. The decor has a lot of really different and unique art. Many people are probably familiar with the picture from Drake's Take Care album one of Joso's paintings. The food was pretty good, I won't say best I've ever had but it is very good. I was super impressed by the smoked trout it was perfectly smoked and seasoned. The octopus was prepared and seasoned nicely but was a bit over cooked and became a little chewy. For the price as a main I entree I expected a bit better. It was not terrible chewy but a bit more cooked than I would expect. The pastas were very good. A ton of flavour and the ratio of seafood to pasta was perfect. I'm not sure if the pasta was homemade or not. I regret not trying more of the fish menu items that they display to you fresh before ordering. But I was over all satisfied with the dining. It does have a bit of the pretentious feel to it but so do many places in Toronto. Over all good experience.

    Wall is adorned with lots of beautiful, colourful paintings.
    Sel Z.

    The ambience is lovely with nice background music, and the interior decoration is unique with character. There are 2 floors of seatings, and the walls are adorned with very colourful paintings and sculptures. Before you order, the waitress comes with a platter of fresh fish and seafood of the day. You can select from a combination of octopus, mussels, clams, shrimps / prawns - usually grilled. You can also mix and match by doing half or three-quarter order of each. There is a good selection of fresh fish including sea bass, sea bream, arctic char, etc. The garlic butter sauce that comes with the grilled octopus and shrimps is really delicious. Tip: use the bread to dip in the garlic butter sauce. The fish is also perfectly grilled without the need of any additional sauce or seasoning. The Siciliana pasta (with cuttlefish ink) has a creamy texture with umami flavour. It turns your teeth and tongue black, but so worth it! It goes great with the mix of grilled fish & seafood, and side of platter of vegetables (grilled peppers, steamed Swiss chard, beets, and stewed vegetables).

    $14 - Tiramisu. Properly made the way it should be. Totally worth $14.
    Andrei A.

    If you don't mind dropping $200-$300 on a 3-course dinner for two with two glasses of wine, then this place will not disappoint you. Located in a wealthy area of Toronto, this place is a true gem. Everything from the exterior decor to the interior decor, to the choice of music speaks of a founder who is passionate about creating a warm and memorable experience for his patrons. Leo and Shirley Spralja, who own and operate this restaurant, are clearly passionate about art and music. This place feels nice and has a unique vibe to it. I fell in love with this place after my first visit. I recommend booking a table either on the patio in the summer or on the second floor. You get more privacy and it's quieter on the second floor. Service is fantastic. All the waiters are super attentive and courteous. The food is expensive but very tasty. Everything I ordered was tasty and done to perfection. Check out the attached photos to see for yourself. If you can afford to splurge on a special night, I highly recommend this place. You won't be disappointed.

    Mandy Z.

    Joso's is always one of my favorite italian dining restaurant in Toronto. The seafood risotto never disappointed me, and it is a must have for everyone. As usual, I ordered the risotto, the portion is the same as before, however I noticed there is price increase from $62 to $82 now. It is a big jump in price! I also ordered fresh oysters from P.E.I and New Brunswick, grilled jumbo prawn, as well as seafood pasta with fresh lemon and garlic sauce. All deserved 5 star quality. What Joso's set apart from other italian restaurant is the interior design of the restaurant, the waitress bring the raw seafood platter to introduce the daily seafood selection, also the quality of the food.

    See all

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Joe J.
    4
    55
    146

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 6
    Thanks 2
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Great service and great food. Two levels and a little snug but worth it. Perfect for a date night or night out with friends.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    4 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    7 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Mat F.
    11
    6
    0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Cin C.
    62
    1263
    2309

    8 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Irina M.
    17
    26
    14

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    7 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Maberry Y.
    1
    210
    296

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Excellent restaurant the fish is fresh service is very good. I highly recommend this restaurant

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    The food and service at Joso's are always marvelous. Everything is fresh. I highly recommend them.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Winnie L.
    4
    479
    2782

    5 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ava R.
    158
    13
    0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Great place but quite expensive. Very fresh fish and wonderful place to be on the weekends.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    16 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    12 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    12 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Duy D.
    47
    23
    245

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of John R.
    429
    2141
    3356

    11 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 5

    Joso's Reviews in Other Languages

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Seafood 2,625 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    Fishman Lobster Clubhouse Restaurant - HK Style Lobster

    Fishman Lobster Clubhouse Restaurant

    3.9(1.3k reviews)
    16.3 km•Milliken, Scarborough
    •$$$$
    Family-owned & operated
    Luxury

    If you're visiting this area, it's highly recommended to dine here…read more High end experience with serious seafood and steak options. Service was efficient and quick. Atmosphere was beautiful and chic. Recommended by all, lobster three ways was what we selected. Infamous lobster tower with fries and two other lobster options. All delicious. The fried fish was also excellent. Steak was good and nice they served it on top of a candle so that it keeps warm or continue to cook. Same with the tea that's served - displayed on a set that keeps the tea hot. We ordered e-noodles and veggies. The veggies were cooked well. You can tell they get high quality food deliveries from their vendors. The noodles were just ok. Their specialties lie in the steak and seafood. Its pricey but good experience to try at least once if you're in the area.

    If you want to WOW your dinner party - this is the place to take them if they like seafood and…read moredon't mind getting messy & greasy with their (gloved) hands. The whole showing of the lobsters & crab before they cook it, tower of HK style fried lobster, and lots of accompanying Chinese dishes can be a crowd pleaser. Personally for me- there wasn't a lot of pay off of crab meat after wrestling at its shell. The lobster was good but the flavour was disguised from all the deep friedness & oil. Apparently the bed of fries used to be a higher quality side in the past too.

    Photos
    Fishman Lobster Clubhouse Restaurant - The tanks on the perimeter of the restaurant

    The tanks on the perimeter of the restaurant

    Fishman Lobster Clubhouse Restaurant - Snow pea dumpling

    Snow pea dumpling

    Fishman Lobster Clubhouse Restaurant - Ma Lai Go

    See all

    Ma Lai Go

    New Orleans Seafood & Steakhouse - Crab Cakes ($19.95)

    New Orleans Seafood & Steakhouse

    4.8(211 reviews)
    12.3 km•New Toronto, Etobicoke
    •$$$

    This is a lovely family run restaurant with excellent and unique creole and Cajun dishes. The…read moreservice by the owner, his son and all the staff was very friendly, attentive but not pretentious.The ambiance is more up scale. There is also a pizza oven that will open up soon, serving creole pizza. We enjoyed the seafood platter and definitely filling. When making our reservation, we told them it was our anniversary. They provided a beautiful dessert platter free of charge as well as a liqueur. I would highly recommend this place for a special occasion or for a night out.

    What an absolute gem! We chose their new location to celebrate our wedding anniversary and were…read moreblown away. The modern, chic decor sets a wonderful ambiance, and the service was immediate and welcoming. The food was spectacular from start to finish. We started with fresh, warm bread, followed by a flavorful seafood gumbo loaded with meat, and a generous portion of two lightly breaded crab cakes. For our mains, the 10oz ribeye and 8oz tenderloin were seasoned and cooked to absolute perfection--compliments to the chef! They came with a lovely side of baby potatoes and vegetables. We capped off a perfect meal with a warm pecan tart and ice cream. I highly recommend coming here. We noticed they have a pizza oven and plan to add pizza to the menu soon; we already can't wait for our next visit to try it out! Ps parking wise, the restaurant is just off a residential neighborhood and parking is free. No need to pay for any parking, just remember to read signs.

    Photos
    New Orleans Seafood & Steakhouse - Seating area

    Seating area

    New Orleans Seafood & Steakhouse - New Orleans Fisherman's Plate ($39.95)

    New Orleans Fisherman's Plate ($39.95)

    New Orleans Seafood & Steakhouse - Blackened Lamb Chops (weekly special)

    See all

    Blackened Lamb Chops (weekly special)

    I'm A Little Hot Crab - beef garlic

    I'm A Little Hot Crab

    4.4(43 reviews)
    18.1 km•Milliken, Scarborough

    Any restaurant that gives me complimentary ice cream is already a 5/5 from me…read more Fr though the food here was super yummy, definitely some of the best Singaporean food I've had in the gta. I was told by my Singaporean friend that the chili crab was not as authentic as it could have been but it was all delicious regardless. The food also took a bit to get here and they gave us complimentary chicken wings while we waited. Left feeling like a little hot crab indeed.

    Now the little hot crab is in my tummy, all safe and sound…read more Singapore chili crab has been on my list for a very very long time. This place did it Soo well. Now I can go to heaven, in peace. Place is small, and waiting for a table is de rigor. We placed our name in the Google waitlist, then waited another hour to be seated on Friday night. Based on reviews, got the Singapore chili crabs with the king oyster mushrooms (under the crab it soaked up all the goodness), spicy clams garlic veggies and the beef in black pepper/garlic. All were well done, the veggies had great wokhai, met with appreciation at the table. Clams and crabs were spicy for some and ok for others (our table was Cantonese and Korean). Crab was delicious, and the sauce called for rice to be mixed in after the crab was done. It filled us, but not too much. Next time we might try other sauces, but the Singapore chili sauce was killer. Totally worth the money and the hassle. In a mall full of other restaurants this place was the busiest. Very cute decor and free ice cream!

    Photos
    I'm A Little Hot Crab - Inside

    Inside

    I'm A Little Hot Crab - Clams spicy

    Clams spicy

    I'm A Little Hot Crab - Free ice cream with strawberry flavored bits

    See all

    Free ice cream with strawberry flavored bits

    Joso's - seafood - Updated September 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...