JOEY Eau Claire

I used to come here years ago when it was Joey Tomato. Other than the name, it’s, pretty much, as I remember it. Awesome! Personal service with a smile. Canadian hospitality at its best.
This time I had the ahi tacos and they were excellent.

It is defintiive — the best lunch place in Calgary!

Had dinner with a couple of friends. The app we wanted was not available. My steak came ($ 33) over cooked, was sent back and the new steak was very good. A young management team, could have been a lot tighter. The resto manager should never be seen sitting at a bar seat. Ever.

Very nice place with good atmosphere and vibe.
No kids menu, and the food mostly doesn’t fit kids.
The steak & sushi and the lobster sandwich were very good.
Fish tacos were ok, the spicy sauce was very good.
Good service but can be a bit slow.

Of all the Joey’s I’ve been to, Joey Eau Claire’s is by far the best! Service was awesome, food was delivered promptly and was delicious! And my dining partner said their water was great! Next time I’m in Calgary, I’ll definitely be back!

Always great food and great service — went out of their way to accommodate an unorthodox crowd of 8. Expect it to be busy!

I like this Joeys. Sure the ladies are forced to dress like call girls. And that really could be improved on (clearly I’m not a man).
That said the service and food are consistently great. Fun cocktails. Good wine. Healthy meals. Sinfully indulgent foods. It’s good for a drink and a snack, a meal with friends or a romantical occasion. I’ve done all of the above with success. Have tried a variety of menu items and have never been disappointed, from the salads to the steaks to the burgers.
Location is good too. Close to hotels, downtown. Path system. Parking isn’t easy but there are options.

Went with my girlfriend for my birthday lunch. Always greeted friendly here… seated right away.
Asked about Vegan options and although they were out of the Handmade Veg burger I was told that they have Soy Chicken which can be substituted into any of the entrees!
My friend ordered that with her lettuce wraps. I had a taste… DEELISH!
I had the 500 Salad… very tasty and I was not hungry when I left!

I expected better, i ordered an Alfredo fetuchini with chicken and it tasted like plastic with oil, the worst Alfredo pasta i have ever had, it was not creamy at all and the pasta was hard like almost dry and raw, the chicken only 4 small very small pieces about the size of a 25cent coin each … very disappointing, i ordered the sushi prawn roll but they were out for the moment and i had to wait 30 minutes if i wanted to order one, so i passed on that, and i was very hungry so i had to eat the whole plate of pasta and now a my stomack is upset since i left the restaurant.

I will give them their 5^th star the day they bring back their sushi tacos to the menu.
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I actually liked this place. The restaurant was right beside my hotel when I was in the city for business so I gave it a try. I met up with a friend who works nearby and comes here all the time for lunch so I knew it would be decent.
The patio was really nice with long tables and understated, tasteful flowers. It was really busy and there were lots of young professionals which gave it a more lively and fun atmosphere.
I had the ahi tuna salad which was delicious. The salad was exactly what I wanted, lots of fresh greens, avocados, bell peppers and perfectly seared rare tuna. I really enjoyed it and would definitely order it again.
My friend had the steak and sushi which she said was really good. For dessert I had the chocolate lava cake which was amazing! I’ve had too many bad chocolate lava cakes and this was not one of them. It was rich and smooth and very hot which I liked.
Our server was lovely and helpful and the whole experience was very enjoyable. Great place for dinner or just a few drinks on the patio.

This is a pretty solid place for a lunch meeting. The management seem to have the place running like a well oiled machine. Consistent service and food comes out quickly. Unfortunately, the food, while good, is nothing to write home about. The beer menu seems to have shrunk a bit and the prices are starting to tip the scales. But you can’t go wrong for a business lunch.
Great patio, too.

Standard fare. Standard service. So I’m giving a standard review. Nothing stands out here at Joey’s to make it special. It’s pretty average. But they do make a wicked Belini. I could suck back a few of those and not care what I’m eating. In my last visit here, my friend and I came out for lunch. I had the lobster grilled cheese which I’ve had before. It was pretty good but I actually liked the house salad better. I should have gone with my original choice of the lettuce wraps which are to die for.
Joey’s no longer takes reservations which sucks. If you want a table at lunch, you have to be there before 11:30am, especially in the summer and want to sit on the patio.

Can bank on not having to turn down anything here. Great atmosphere, good selection on the menu and they have something for everyone.
tacos are good, so is the seared tuna. the lettuce wraps are great. good place to go if you dont know what you wanna do.

We went out for girl’s night for a birthday — there were 4 of us on a Friday night.
I arrived at around 730pm and while I sat on the bench at the front waiting for my friends, I was given a couple of sips worth of red wine in a nice glass while I waited! I assume this was a manager — nice touch!
As I waited I took in the space and learned a bit about the restaurant. I had not been before and had heard mixed reviews on it. I found the atmosphere to be busy, vibrant, electric. The lounge to the left of the entrance of course was noisy and was later told that it could get a little out of hand (fights) so I would advise people to leave the kids at home if you choose to come here, on weekend nights anyways. The space was beautiful. High wooden beams, dimly lit, open kitchen, the staff seemed professional (OMG, I do not know how these gals wear 4 inch heels all night but they all looked sharp). Middle of the road type place between casual and fancy.
This restaurant does not take reservations so when my friends arrived, I was thrilled that we got a large table for 6. Lots of room for our jackets, purses… There is also a bar you can sit at in the restaurant if the lounge is not for you.
I have only been to a couple of Joey’s in my lifetime and I do adore the menu choices. It took all of us a long time to choose as we were lovin’ on our drinks. I went with the Ahi Tuna Salad and other than the missing mango which was later rectified, I was really happy with it. One of the reasons I ordered the salad was for the mango and all the waitress could say is that the kitchen staff are very «stingy» with the mango. Huh? But when I got it, the chunks were sooo good in the salad. I should not have had to ask for it though…
My friends got Caesar salads, ribs, chicken, steak, salmon and everyone was happy with their meals. The spring rolls that hold the loaded baked potatoes were genius and beyond delicious.
The lava cake for the b-​day girl was not available (server said day staff had overcooked them all) but we got these little donut things with lemon curd on a plate that were the bomb. Nothing free here for birthdays.
The Washington Riesling — order this if you love white wine!
Service was good, not excellent (maybe her attitude could have been a tad better but bad days happen and it was busy) but we never wanted for anything. Drinks were refilled as were our water glasses. The waitress did split the bill for us and without cracking a smile, POOF she was off and running never to be seen again.
I would certainly come back here with friends. For date night I may choose somewhere different but coming from the NW of the city on a freezing cold, snowy night, I was not disappointed with my friend’s choice to come downtown.
We had an absolute blast!

Not a fan of Joey’s elsewhere in the city, but this location impressed. Nice ambiance (inside and out), decent (though not great) service, and an impressively varied menu. I liked my blackened basa, and others I was with likewise liked their entrees, all of which looked good.

Step-​kid dinner choice.
I’m not a huge fan of fast food — not even the «fancy» kind… so Joey is not my 1^st 2^nd or 3^rd choice. HOWEVER, this location is nice enough, service is good and they have a lot of options if you have a restricted diet.
DH always gets chilli chicken, but this last time he had the lobster grilled cheese. Said that it was good. Filling though, and a bit greasy. Left him with a bit of a stomach ache.
Beer — good and cold.
I had the new menu item — Kale salad with soy protein and dressing on the side. Filling and feels like you’re not eating garbage.
Vegan Gin Caesar — spicy — done well and garnished with a spicy pickled bean.
Kidlets — had the chilli chicken and ate most/​all of it. They offer chocolate milk here — which I cannot stand feeding to anyone however, i’m the step-parent…ugh. There is also apple juice — not that the sugar in concentrated AJ is any good for you.
We spend at least 1 weds evening a month here — maybe every 2 months for an afternoon visit. Big booths make it great for getting homework done — big kid homework too.
Close to Eau Claire play area for kids before or after a meal.
Fairly priced as well so you’re not going broke eating fancy fast food.

Was in town giving a speech and decided to stop by here. Very cozy atmosphere. Extremely friendly staff. The Waitstaff frequently stopped by our table and hung out with us. Very friendly. Yes, the place has some selective hiring policies.
Food:
Sliders — Very good. Hot. Hit the spot. ⁵⁄₅
Tuna Tacos — high grade chunk of tuna with some flavor. ⁴⁄₅
Chili Chicken — crispy, crunchy, spicy, and unique — This was my favorite app. ⁵⁄₅
CAB Sirloin — Very soft, very tender, and cooked as ordered. I like Calgary beef, but nothing beats Texas Ribeyes. Sorry. ⁴⁄₅
Overall, this place was trendy and relaxed. I like the selection and the friendly folks.

almost 3.5
Regular Joey place. Could have been 4 if the food was served warmer… I don’t know if this is the waitress who was too slow or the cooks… Ribs are OK. Lobster ravioli are really good (could be better if served warmer and not dried on top…)

Great Food, Disinterested wait staff.
I always make a point of going to Joey Eau Claire whenever I’m in Calgary on business. The food is consistently great.
I had the Spiced Basa followed by the Apple Pie and my coworker had the lobster revioli with the chocolate soufflé to finish. Again — great food. Well prepared, well cooked. I hope the chef is well compensated.
On the downside this was the first time we got poor service there. We were there for 15 min before our server came to take our beverage order. She didn’t really come by to ask how the meal was or chat with us. Normally the friendly staff is the hallmark of Joey. She didn’t want to really chat until she brought the credit card machine.
I still believe in tipping based on service. In this case my tip reflected it. I’ll likely show up on one of those poor tipper websites.