JOEY Yorkdale

Well joeys use to be amazing but somehow they have changed the menu
Their portion size went smaller but there price which were already on the higher side went up.

So tried this place yet again mostly for convenience sake rather than menu and atmosphere. I was meeting up with some girls from out of town and this location was a half way point for us and in a location with which we all were familiar.
The wait was overstated. I called in advance and they said they don’t take reservations same day and they only reserve 10%of their restaurant — like how inconvenient is that? So once we arrived we put our names on the wait list and they quoted us 1 hour but we needed up waiting 1.5 hours.
We finally got a table upstairs which was a decent booth. Our sever was great — the best feature of the night. His name was Mateo and he was super friendly and understanding. He made us laugh and really tried to make our night enjoyable. Darah the manager was also super great! He checked on us from time to time to make sure we were enjoying our meals. These 2 employees were the highlight of our night and the reason I’m giving 2 stars.
The downside is the food and atmosphere. The food is always garbage here. The wings came out cold and looked super lame. They were tiny and didn’t even taste great. We also ordered a gin edenflower drink that had no gin it. Seriously disappointing. For our mains we ordered the beach salad, the mushroom steak with mashed potato and the chicken sandwich with onion rings. All 3 meals were seriously lacking flavour. The atmosphere is too busy for me and the other servers did not look like there were enjoying working there on the Friday night we went. We especially remember this one server who dropped off our wings — she looked like she just rolled out of bed. Not an ounce of makeup, her hair was so messy and she didn’t even smile or make eye contact. That kind of turned me off from eating. This place is a huge disappointment. It was the first time my girls went to this Joey and it was my second time. This visit was just as underwhelming as much as the first. I think we will have to just give it a rest and try another restaurant in Yorkdale if we need to meet there again.

I have to admit I was a bit nervous coming here because of it’s reputation for poor service, but I was pleasantly surprised how good my experience here was.
The ambiance is nice, the service was great, and the food came out crazy fast.
I had the butter chicken and my GF had the roast chicken, and both were really good! They also had key lime pie which I don’t see very much in Toronto, and it was awesome too! The pie was a good portion, thick crust, and tons of whipped cream. It was perfect.
The dining options at Yorkdale kind of disappoint me, even Jamie’s was not very good. I now consider this the best place to eat at Yorkdale and even in the immediate neighbourhood (tied with burger priest down the street). I would come back just for the Key lime pie.

Joeys is hands down my favorite restaurant at Yorkdale Mall! Surrounded by nice décor, a cozy patio, great customer service, and remarkable food — it’s not a surprise this spot gets extremely busy on weekends and for lunch.
They definitely get busy so reservations are recommended if coming in a big group. I have been here several times and been seated in the bar area and patio. I’ve actually never sat upstairs, but I am sure it’s just as wonderful as downstairs. The customer service has also been amazing and they are quick to address any questions/​concerns. Joeys is definitely on the finer end spectrum on the list of restaurants in the area and it definitely lives up to that expectation in all aspects.
Food: the tandoori chicken flatbread is heavenly!!! And I have no words to describe the «steak & sushi» dish, it is something that just needs to be tried! I’m not a steak fan but I can have this perfectly seasoned Japanese style dish everyday. For drinks, I’ve tried the classic mojito and peach belinnis — both different and delicious!
Check out this spot if you haven’t already and definitely try the steak and sushi!

FOOD:
CON: Same as my review with Joey Eaton Centre. The food and drinks are not good, tastes ordinary to me. I expected more from it honestly coz it looks like a fancy restaurant with good food. They just make the food look good through it’s presentation.
PRICE:
CON: It’s expensive and you don’t get the value from what you paid for.
AMBIANCE:
PRO: Restaurant inside and out looks amazing, fancy indeed. It is also big, with two floors and big washrooms separate men and women.

Very rarely do I give 5-​star reviews for chain restaurants, but my experience at JOEY Yorkdale last night was exceptional. Firstly, we were able to get a table for 8 at 5 PM without a reservation (this was just good ol’ luck.) Then, our server, I believe her name was Danielle, was an absolute gem! We had people coming late, and she was very accommodating in taking our orders first, and came back periodically to check on the new arrivals and also those of us who were taking longer to decide what we wanted to eat. We told her we were in a bit of a rush (had to leave at 6:30) and she was so helpful and went above and beyond to make sure our dinner went as smoothly and efficiently as possible. She told us right off the bat which entrees would take longer to prepare (mostly pasta) so that there would be no surprises for us or additional waiting. One of my friends arrived at 6 PM, placed her order within 5 minutes, and then had her sandwich arrive less than 10 minutes later. Amazing! Our waitress also offered to start preparing our bills early, so as soon as we were done, she came around with multiple machines to expedite the payment process.
This was my second time at this JOEY, and I’ve also been to the one at the Eaton Centre once. Every time I’ve been impressed with the food. This time I had the steak and sushi — both components were good; nothing meant to blow you out of the water, but very enjoyable nonetheless. The steak was perfectly cooked to medium rare and very tender. Their fries are the delicious, thin, crispy kind, and always hit the spot.
Thanks to JOEY and Danielle for making my birthday dinner run as smoothly as possible and for saving me from a ton of stress! Maybe I wouldn’t expect to get this level of service all the time, but either way, I was very impressed last night and it left a very memorable impression on me.

I can see why everyone would love this place, but to me it’s nothing special. I am a vegetarian and I am happy they have a vegetarian menu which makes it easier for my self to narrow down my options. I had the lettuce wraps with soy protein, and Korean cauliflower to start. Both tasty, but not a fan of the under cooked noodles in the lettuce wraps. As an entrée I had the veggie burger with fries. The patty was good, bun was to thick but overall enjoyable. I should have replaced the fries with something else, they were cold and thin; reminded me of McDonalds fries. The reason for the 3 stars is not entirely because of the food, but also the service which is mediocre. Takes a while to get drinks, and not an attentive server.
It was not a bad experience, I will probably visit again next time I am at Yorkdale, I heard their salads are good.

I ordered the Rotisserie Chicken Bistro Plate and found a used Band-​Aid in my food.

This place my friends is not hidden and stands out within the area of the Yorkdale mall. I went their with my team during lunch time. The service was exceptional and our server was very pleasant and friendly. The service was good, food came out warm, we were greeted at the gate and were checked once the food was being eaten. The washrooms were phenomenal as were the chandeliers in the restaurant, I think that’s the reason for high prices.
I ordered their Herb Crush Salmon. The huge and heavy plate came with a very small portion of grilled Skuna Bay salmon, beurre blanc («white butter»), a crispy mashed potato (in a spring roll), small vegetables. The food was presented very well and it was was quite enjoyable but you will have to go grab something light later on as it won’t fill you up at all.
All I can say it was a pleasant experience and that what you pay for.

Very convenient if you’re already at Yorkdale Mall and want to avoid the food court.
Last time we came here, it was during their peak lunch hours. Upon entering, we actually waited a good 8 – 10 minutes for the hostess to finish her phone call before she greeted us and found a table. We also had 3 different waitresses during that one seating. We were both not impressed especially since it was our first time at this location.
Our second time at this Joey’s location. We got better service this time around — but we also came in at 3pm on a Sunday. Food is always delicious! I’m a huge fan of their tuna! Ahi Tuna Club and the Sashimi Tuna Salad are always a great try.
… Sadly they burnt the bun for the spicy-​bar-​b-​q chicken sandwich. But still great!

I consider the Yorkdale area a culinary slum. Apart from the mall, there really isn’t anything worth eating within a 15-​minute radius of the place. With the mall being filled with many major chain restaurants serving up pretty uninspired food, Joey comes along and stands as a lone beacon of hope.
It’s hard to classify the type of cuisine they serve. There is definitely a strong Japanese influence with a lot of dishes integrating sashimi cleverly. There’s also a bit of Mexican and Indian, along with your standard Canadian/​North American fare.
But as bizarre as the menu is, everything works together quite nicely. The dishes are creative and fun, but most importantly, they taste good.
We had the lettuce wraps (better than PF Chang’s), ahi tuna tacos (on point), rotisserie chicken (executed well), a steak (cooked perfectly), and the butter chicken (surprisingly pretty good as long as you keep an open mind and aren’t an ‘authentic cuisine snob’).
Our server was great. Very courteous and professional. They missed/​forgot the lettuce wraps originally, and when I informed them of that, they apologized and offered it to us on the house.
Did I also mention that they have a vegetarian and gluten-​free menu?
Great experience and definitely my go-​to spot around Yorkdale.

Very friendly staff, even when they’re busy. There’s a good selection of draft beers, including a few from smaller breweries you might not see at a typical bar.
The menu is varied, but not too overwhelming. I had a burger and fries, which was actually a very juicy and tasty burger, but the fries were bland, and too skinny for my liking. They weren’t bad, but not as crispy as I prefer for such thinly cut fries.
Overall, I would certainly come here again if I were in the area.

I come to Joey’s ALL the time. All my friends have really grown to love Joey’s, whether its Joey Yorkdale or Joey Eaton Centre. But there’s something special about the Yorkdale location.
The service is friendly and pretty fast too.
Food is excellent. I’m craving it right now!
I’ll make sure we come back soon.

Can’t go wrong with the lobster grilled cheese. Good cheese blend and chunks of lobster. We also tried the ahi tuna salad and that was amazing as well

This place is always busy no matter what day of the week it is. There food is good and there service is too. The only problem I’ve had was receiving my appetizer food cold which sucked. Other than that this place is defiantly worth a try!

Hit or Miss depending on how busy they are!
I have been there before when they are overwhelmingly busy and the servers are all over the place and sometimes have a bad attitude. I even had to call the manager once on a girl who rolled her eyes at me.
However last night, their service was exceptional. Since we were waiting to be served, the bartender came over and offered beverage samples before we ordered our drinks. Then the server came and described the item on the menu so well that I almost knew what it tasted like. Royalty treatment.
I ordered the tandoori flatbread. OMG. It tasted like BBQ. it tasted like indian food… it tasted like pizza… it tasted like a sandwich… ummm…what is this sorcery??? The flat bread had a similar texture as a pizza hut crust but however it was way more flakey. Almost like a fritter.
I think I found my go to item when I come to Joey’s.
P.S — The benilli wasn’t bad in between the big choice of premium beers they had!
I will go on nights when it is not busy!!!

This space is my favourite of all their Toronto area locations. Two great floors, patio and lots of windows to let the sunshine in.
The food is typical chain restaurant fair, but better than most. Love how they’ve started to feature craft beers at reasonable prices. I had the Muskoka Detour on tap and enjoyed it.
Our table ordered the following:
Fish taco: Presented and tasted well.
Blackened chicken sandwich: Decent portion size. Meh! Not bad but didn’t blow anyone away.
Steak and Sushi: great presentation. Sushi was delicious. Be warned, the steak was cut into strips and presented in a bowl with a wasabi based coating. We thought we were getting a 4oz piece of meat. Steak was meh.
Overall, it’s a great place to hang out after work or rest after a busy day of shopping at Yorkdale.

Two stars for ambiance. Another hype trendy spot. Good social spot especially if your already in the mall. Food is not mind blowing. But if your gonna order get the baha tacos. Side note: all the servers are hot girls. They won’t hire you unless your a size triple zero. And I must say, service was amazing!!!
July 19 2015
Went to joeys again. Same deal. Place is pretty and the girls are all a size zero in a tight dress with pretty faces. Appearances aren’t everything. Food looked a little too picture perfect but lacks in flavour and authenticity. I got the rainbow sushi and shrimp lettuce rolls. Service wasn’t consistent either.

Had a quick yummy dinner today with my friends.
Service was fast and pleasant! Food came out good and fast.
Overall a good atmosphere, good food and great service.

Came here for the first time on a sunny but cold Saturday at 1pm in February with a couple of friends. Tough time to get parking so I walked through the mall only to find that you do need to be outside to get into the restaurant. No access from the mall. No biggie… just good to know for a first timer.
Staff was friendly and we were seated promptly. One of the friends dining with me had been to Joey’s several times and I consider her to be an excellent judge of good quality food. She swears by the Baja fish tacos and decided to go for this ($ 14.50) while she also recommended the mushroom cheddar burger ($ 18) that my other friend enjoyed.
I decided to go for the 500 salad with dressing on the side. Organic quinoa, barley, raw veggies, watermelon radish, almonds, mint, parsley, avocado for $ 14. You could also add chicken for $ 3. They claim it is 500 calories (hence the name!) I enjoyed it very much and even packed up some to take home as it was quite filling. The presentation was quite pretty with the watermelon radish.
Note: Bathrooms are upstairs but you could also take an elevator.
It seems there are mixed reviews of this restaurant but my experience was a pleasant one. Food and service were great. I would come back.
Enjoy!