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    Joe Bird

    3.4 (127 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Wings were great
    Steve K.

    We had a light lunch here and enjoyed the location very much. An eclectic choice of furnishings added some character to a fairly bland mall location. We enjoyed the food and the music was not excessively loud. Our server, Kate , was pleasant and helpful. I recommend this establishment.

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    Eric D.

    This place was really great! I absolutely loved the Joe bowl or whatever it was called the Chipotle chickens was absolutely delicious and the veggies and guac were excellent too! Service wad quick and with good pricing and the view can't be beat! We really enjoyed our visit I'd absolutely come back again!

    Fried chicken baos with spiced fries.
    Cecilia T.

    Pretty descent spot on the waterfront. Seeing as to how most places in the area are tourist traps, many restaurants don't focus on quality. I came here with a party of 6 and we waited to be seated on the patio on a weekday evening. The line was relatively short and we had a great spot. I had the fried chicken bao with the spiced fries as my side. I was impressed that they had so many side options. I like the chicken baos but they could have used some more sauce. I should have asked for hot sauce. My friends really enjoyed their meals as well. Decently priced is a big plus.

    Jason C.

    Nice little restaurant by the harbor front. Quite a selection from burgers, wings, and sandwiches. I went with the j.b. bowl which came with braised chipotle chicken, lettuce, pico de gallo, avocado puree, sour cream, cheese, habanero sauce and refried beans. I thought it was tasty but its a bit pricey ($17) considering the portion size but I guess you'd also have to factor in the price of a restaurant near the harborfront. They have a patio like area but the view isn't super great as there's another restaurant patio right between you and the lake. Overall, enjoyed the food however and would be down to come back and try another one of their dishes!

    Jennifer K.

    Sometimes you comes for the food, Sometimes you comes for the vibe and Sometimes you comes because it is just cool? Joe Bird probably the most happening place along the water at Queen Quay on a Sunday evening. On a nice summer evening, underneath the stars with live music. The crowds is hopping and the night is young. Patio is the place to be. Have a drink and some food? I don't think most people even remember how the food was after a few drinks. The "bird" was ok. I probably won't be back for the food....

    Chris C.

    Joe Bird was probably the busiest establishment at Queen's Quay. It has great ambiance, with a tiered terrace facing Lake Ontario, and a DJ providing some lively music. Chicken is the name of the game here, whether you want it fried, grilled, with a hoisin tamarind glaze, or just wings. We decided on the fried and grilled, four pieces of each. At $18.00 per order, it's not cheap but probably on par with other places in the area. That works out to $4.50 per piece (a drumstick, thigh, or 1/2 a breast counts as one piece). It does come with a choice of sides. The fried chicken was very crispy/crunchy but didn't have a lot of flavour or anything unique about it. It was just okay. The grilled chicken had a bit of a smoky flavour but the thighs were a little overcooked for my liking. They were on the verge of falling apart. The breast meat, on the other hand, completely lacked any colour but it was moist. If I had to guess, I would say ther were cooked sous-vide and then finished on the grill, even though there was barely a grill mark on it. I may be completely wrong but it had a texture I'm familiar with from cooking sous-vide. The Patatas Bravas, one of our sides, was also overcooked and a bit mushy for roasted potatoes. The garlic aioli and bravas sauces were understated for my liking. The Brusssels Sprouts were okay. Overall, I enjoyed the ambiance more than the food. I've definitely had better (for less money). Ambiance and location: 4. Food: 3.

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    Belal E.

    Amazing views! Great salads. Staff is very friendly and attentive. The salad was fresh and delicious. Very creative flavors with coconut, feta, sweet potato and apple with a ginger light dressing. Worked very well together. John my waiter very very friendly

    Teena D.

    Gord and I had lunch today at Joe Bird. It was such a nice day and Gord and I sat on the patio. We split an order of corn bread and it was good. The jalapeño butter had a bit of a snap to it which was fun. We both ordered Joe's Fried Bird. I got mine with patatas bravas and Gord got his with fries. We both got mustard as our sauce but we found the chicken didn't need it. The chicken was good. It was moist and the coating was flavourful. My patatas bravas was interesting and tasty. We'll be back!

    Danica C.

    We went to Joe Bird for our office team lunch; we were greeted by friendly hostess upon entering the restaurant. We were seated at the patio facing the harbourfront as per our request. The menu is simple - fried/grilled/smoked chicken, fried chicken with waffle or sandwich. Salad and vegetarian options, sides, bread. Sauce is their specialty, so you can order extra sauce or Sauce flight to try all flavours My group have ordered different styles - fried, grilled, smoked and chicken waffle. Food arrived quickly and the portion is decent. I ordered fried Chicken with Waffles ($10). The fried chicken was juicy and the skin was crispy although the skin fell apart easily. I especially enjoyed the maple coffee sauce with the waffle. Overall, my lunch companions were happy with their food except the one who had BBQ chicken found the bird was not marinated enough. We also ordered the Fix Ice Cream as dessert. The desserts are definitely photogenic; they taste pretty good too. They claim their house made softserve to be no chemical and no artificial. $7 seems to be a little high cost but it seems to be norm in Toronto for a fancy ice cream sundae. I will definitely come back. It is good value to have a harbour view Lunch with good food.

    Diabolos sandwich. Grilled chicken w/ broccoli cauliflower and potatoes bravas.

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    Friendly staff, good food, large menu, it's pretty good all around, it would be better with more indoor seating though

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    Beertown - Toronto

    4.0(64 reviews)
    1.0 kmDowntown Core

    Beertown occupies a commanding footprint in Toronto's Financial District -- a sprawling,…read moreenergetically lit gastropub that announces itself with a theatre of gleaming taps and an open, convivial floor plan designed unapologetically for the after-work crowd. It is, in many respects, exactly what it intends to be: a loud, generous, unpretentious haven for those emerging from Bay Street offices or rallying before a Scotiabank Arena event. The beer programme is the undisputed centerpiece. The selection is vast and thoughtfully curated, spanning local GTA craft offerings alongside storied European imports such as Erdinger and La Trappe. Flights arrive on paddles with coasters identifying each pour -- a charming detail that rewards the curious drinker. One could spend an entire evening simply navigating the rotating taps, and many regulars do precisely that. The kitchen delivers pub fare that, while familiar in concept. Service is warm and attentive on its best evenings, with staff who clearly understand the rhythm of a busy house. However, during peak hours the pace can stretch thin, and a lapse in table attention can surface. The noise level is considerable -- an unavoidable consequence of the venue's scale and popularity. Those seeking quiet conversation will find it a challenge; those seeking energy and the communal hum of a city unwinding will feel entirely at home. For the corporate denizen of the Financial District, or the sports fan looking for a spirited pre-game gathering point, Beertown is a reliable and genuinely enjoyable destination. The beer alone is worth the visit.

    Visited with my team on a weekday evening a couple of weeks ago. We walked into an almost empty…read morerestaurant and were told they needed to make sure they had room for us (we were a party of 8). Thankfully somehow they did and we sat down to order. I'm not sure if it was our server's break but a couple of other servers came to check on us but couldn't (wouldn't?) take our order until our actual server arrived a while later, which was maybe 20 minutes or so. Not deterred, as we were hungry and thirsty - we ordered the giant beer paddles for our table to share and also a few apps. The beer arrived warm quite a while later and also only had the breweries names on the coasters, not the actual name of the beer so we guessed on a few. The apps were not memorable and were only warmish - so was not blown away. Too bad as the location nearer to me in Oakville was much better in terms of food and service. Even though my office is steps away, I wouldn't rush back.

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    3.5(234 reviews)
    1.4 kmDowntown Core
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    Go! Now! Ask for Emily!…read more 4 of us stopped in for a quick beverage on a gloomy, rainy, winter Toronto afternoon. 3 hours later we left a happy bunch with sunshine in our hearts from such a wonderful afternoon at Craft Beer Market. Sitting at the expansive bar, Emily exuded friendliness and kindness, guiding us through the endless list of beers and cocktails. Attentive and friendly, she served our drinks with an ear to ear smile, round after round. We look forward to returning for more drinks in the future and to give their food a try. Until then, we will relish in the memory of great drinks and exceptional service. Thanks, Emily!!

    Craft Beer Market is a restaurant located at Yonge and Adelaide & walking distance from the TTC…read more Craft has one of the largest selection in beers both local and international. I recommend making a reservation especially on weekends as they can get busy. From 2-5pm and 9pm-Close they offer Happy Hour specials daily except on Sunday's which is offered all day. Walked in and requested table for 2 but hostess provided no timeframe as to how long it would take as there were other reservations. Bar was mostly full and we waited about 30 minutes. No table still but some seats became available at the bar. Strange how on OpenTable it showed availability when they said no tables available. Service at the bar was great! Very attentive despite it being a very large bar with many seats filled at capacity. Ordered a couple of drinks and food from the menu shortly after. Got their Fried Pickles and Prosciutto & Arugula Pizza to share. Overall, food was fresh and wait time to receive the food was reasonable. Except, pizza was a bit salty I think this was due to the cheese on top. Fried pickles were A-OK, lightly battered and paired well with the house made beer ranch dipping sauce. I'd recommend checking out Craft during happy hour to get the best value for both food and drinks but expect there to be a bit of a crowd! Cheers!

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    4.7(3 reviews)
    3.0 kmDowntown Core

    17 Tiles Board Games & Mahjong Cafe is a board games and cafe (drinks, mocktails, and finger food,…read morecandies). It opened at the end of Mar 2023. The second floor has the board games and cafe. The third floor is the Mahjong. We played many different board games. There are 2 big cabinets of board games. There should be more. We ordered the following food: 1. Hanamikoji Mocktail ($9.99). 2. Treasure of Sumatra Mocktail ($8.99). 3. Teddy Bear Milk Tea ($6.99). 4. Flat White (small $4.99). 5. Potato Wedges ($6.99). 6. Chicken Tenders ($9.99). 7. 17 Tiles Dusted Wings ($14.99) with Chipotle Mango sauce. The mocktails were pretty and tasty. The Teedy Bear is made of ice. All the food was good, except the batter on the Chicken Tenders was too thick; the chicken was tender. The service was good. For 3 people, our games and food totaled $86.93. I toured the Mahjong rooms on the third floor out of curiosity. The setup was good. To play unlimited board games, it costs $3/p. To play in private Mahjong rooms, it costs $20/h/p. For VIP Mahjong rooms (including drinks), it costs $30/h/p. For wheelchair accessibility, you must enter an elevator at the back of the building. There is free WiFi. The place is wheelchair accessible. On each floor, there are separate male/female washrooms and one gender-neutral washroom that is wheelchair accessible. There is paid neighbourhood street parking. Review 2023-404

    Really good selection of new board games! And also a large selection of snacks. Also plenty of…read morelarge tables.

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    Bar Maaya - Inside

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    We had a bit of a wait before dinner so we hopped in here for a drink. It was relatively quiet with…read moreonly a couple tables filled and no one at the bar. We ordered the Lychee Bliss and Smokey Sapphire. It took almost 20 mins before we received our drinks and by the time we got it, our dinner table was ready. My lychee drink was quite good and tasted like a mild flavored lychee. My only complaint is they added a large ice cube in the coupe martini glass which I have never had before in all the martini style glasses of cocktails I've had (very odd to us). It left very little room for the actual liquid which only gave me a few sips. My partner did enjoy his at least.. Besides the long wait and downside of the added ice in my drink, the bartenders were great and the space inside was quite nice.

    Overall: A // 5 stars…read more Upscale, spacious, and comfortable bar that was surprisingly empty on a Saturday night. Their drinks are high class with expertly crafted flavor profiles incorporating flavors from around the world covering a wide range of palettes, and matching aesthetic. Highly recommend checking their menu out! (Saffron Spice: A+) - This is THE cocktail of Bar Maaya, highlighted by the mesmerizing fire show wrapped around the cocktail. I was pleasantly surprised by the forward saffron flavor given the subtleness of the spice; this is a spotlight cocktail well done. (Smokey Trails: A) - Another experience-based cocktail filled with smoke and served on the rocks using their custom engraved temple eye ice cube. The flavor profile is just a classic mezcal with a dash of smoke, but this is also done well to be easy on the palette. Food: +1 Presentation: +2 Price: E Atmosphere: E Service: E Menu: +1 Overall: 5 stars Insta/Beli/Yelp/TikTok: @amei_eats

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    4.0(859 reviews)
    1.8 km
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    We made a reservation for a large group, and they had our tables set up with cute little signs,…read morewhich was a nice touch. We came on a Sunday night, so it wasn't too busy and there was plenty of space. The ordering setup is pretty straightforward. You order food at the counter and drinks separately at the bar. We tried the duck sausage as a currywurst, and it was fantastic. You can also get it on a bun, but I really enjoyed it currywurst style. We also ordered both the dirty duck fries and the duck fat fries. If you're deciding between the two, I'd go with the duck fat fries. They were simple but so good. We shared the pickled vegetable platter with radish, sauerkraut, and beets. I wished the radish had a little more crunch, but the sauerkraut was really tasty. The beets were good, though they didn't taste especially pickled to me. The drinks were great too. They have a huge beer selection, but I ended up getting a couple of ciders that honestly tasted more like wine, which I loved. Fun atmosphere, good food, and a great spot for larger groups.

    Excellent spot for excellent food. Huge selection of beers if you're into that. I like the…read morecommunal-style dining, it is flexible and pleasant. Tons of different sausages, and I wish I could have tried all of them. The bratwurst was awesome, the dangerdog was disappointing. The pretzel was also super delicious but smaller than I hoped. All around a great place

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    3.9(488 reviews)
    1.2 kmFinancial District, Downtown Core
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    Decided to stop by King Taps after attending an orchestra at Roy Thompson Hall. It never…read moredisappoints! King Taps is usually quite busy, so I'd definitely recommend making a reservation. We ended up sitting at the bar since we were walk-ins. It is also a very low light restaurant, especially at night. so it might not be the best place for older adults or those who are visually impaired. Service was good, however, we were somewhat forgotten at times since we were tucked away in a dark corner. We ended up ordering the Truffle Fries, the Spicy Rigatoni Vodka pasta, the Korean Chicken, and the Vodka Pie. The truffle fries were crisp and plentiful. We added sausage to the Spicy Rigatoni Vodka pasta, and it was delicious paired with the pizza. The Korean Chicken were bite sized and flavourful as well. However, The vodka Pie haunts me in my dreams. I think I crave this pizza about every week. The pizza at King Taps has one of the best crusts I've ever had, and the vodka sauce is to die for. It's sad to know that this pizza will rotate out, I'd definitely try it before it leaves! I will be back for the Vodka Pie, mark my words!

    King taps is not my usual happy hour choice but we wanted a change of pace and the leafs game was…read moreon. They always put the leafs game on when they're playing which is Mae's them a reliable game spot. Over the past couple of years I felt their food quality has slowly declined but today was different. Way exceeded my expectations. We started with a corona zero and ranch water (passion fruit flavour) we were both really happy with it. The didn't skimp on the tequila. We started with the Brussels sprouts which is always a great choice from here. Crispy on the outside and not an overwhelming Brussels sprout taste. This is likely because there is a generous sprinkling of grated parm and a great amount of dip. We tried the crispy tuna sushi. The tuna was beautifully marinated, so flavourful. And the sushi was nice and crispy. The vodka pie was a seasonal item and when we saw it listed, we knew we needed to try it. The sauce- amazing, the press was nice and flaky and light and really tasty. And the soccer Sada added nice saltines and flavour without being too overwhelming. For happy hour, the apps and pizzas were $5 off, and the ranch water was $5. I'd come back for the pizza alone! Jeans was our waitress and she was great!

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