Joey Tomato's is alright, but like its cousin Earl, it's over-priced and needlessly overdone with attempts at ambiance.... I had the rotisserie chicken with fries that was pretty good. The fries were more memorable than the chicken though. They have these very thin shoestring fries, but they're actually quite good and I enjoyed them. Again, however, this is a place that charges you 20 something dollars for a sirloin steak. That just isn't right, no matter what you do to it. This Joey's can get busy on the weekend, so expect to wait a bit. Or just hop on the bar side and fight with people for a seat. That seems to be the way they do it here.... read more

I've been here a few times, and I didn't realize I hadn't reviewed it yet! I really appreciate the fact that they will turn any (or most) of their menu items in to a vegan item just for you. No sad, sour pasta or sad, dry veggie burger or gross salad with raspberry vinaigrette (blech). Their Watchamacallit wine reminds me of a candy bar they have in the States, and it's dangerously delicious. Their miso ramen bowl is nice, nothing awesome, but I like it enough to order it again. Wait staff here is cheerful and pleasant. Also, I once... no wait, haha. I can't tell you guys that story. So four for you, Joey Coco. read more

When I am looking for somewhere normal to eat, I eat at Joey's. The service, the drinks, the food, the location at Eau Claire; good, good, good, good all around. Joey's is a straight-forward, no-frills place that offers a menu that mixes the familiar with the just north of different. If you're looking for a place to have a normal meal; maybe your friend is visiting from that small town you're from; go to Joey's, have a cheddar burger with a side of edamame or the viva salad with garlic pan bread, it's pretty darn good. T. read more

I can't rave about Joey Chinook (or the others) enough. Their food rocks, their booths are sweet and I love the atmosphere there. I went with a friend of mine after we saw a movie at Chinook (Happy Feet 2 in 3D...rocked btw). I got 2 sushi cones, the edamame beans and a few drinks. My friend had the crispy mashed potatoes and the lettuce wraps. The only thing I don't like about Joey is that it takes me so long to order because I have such a hard time choosing which delicious menu item I want to order! read more

Love this place. I stop in every time I am in Calgary. Consistently great food. I usually go with either one of my two favorites - their Baja fish tacos or the sashimi tuna salad. Both are delicious. They have a lounge side and restaurant side. The lounge can get quite noisy during peak times so be warned if you don't like it noisy. Also, lounge is self seating. This place is quite popular so be prepared to wait if you go during peak times. My recommendation is to avoid the crowds and go just before lunch or dinner so that you don't have to wait. read more

Popped in after work alone for a beer and a quick bite before tackling shopping for the rest of my Halloween costume. Reason for my choosing Joey's is that I happened to park in that lot and hadn't eaten all day. I had a bad week and I don't know if that showed on my face or the service is just really that bad. I'll explain.... Took a seat in the lounge, greeter was over in an average amount of time with a menu. Gave the impression she was my server so I ordered a pint. 7-8 minutes later, guy in shirt and tie drops it off at my table and runs away. I look down. Not a full pour. Not even close. Just over half and less than 3/4 full. Oh well. I'm parched and really need a beer. So I look over the menu...look over the menu...have memorized the menu. Pretty much watched two loops on Sportsnet. I now know what's happening in the world of sports. I check Facebook, I check it again. I peruse Instagram. Check some emails, wrote some replies in regards to a Kijiji ad. Found a scarf on Etsy that I favourite and may buy at a later time. Someone in the kitchen hall catches my eye. You must realize that when I walked in there were 3 greeters. I have seen 3 other girls in the lounge. One behind the bar. I have no idea where tie guy came from or where he went. Anyway, they collectively realize that I've been sitting there for quite awhile (and being shy have tried numerous times to do the best I can to flag a server down...haven't quite physically flagged someone but damn near. When they were around, which was not often). So server comes over and apologizes..."oh! Something something fake nice" (ooopsie apparent in her voice). I ask the soup of the day. Something not appealing, split pea or similar. Order chicken souvlaki out of one of those moments when that was totally-not-what-you-were-gonna-order-but-it-had-been-so-long-since-I-decided-that-I-kinda-forgot-what-I-wanted-when-I-decided-a-half-hour-ago. Kneels at table when I order. Now I feel weird. Kind of explains what I'm ordering (green onions...no thanks) and takes order as if I looked like I was going to rage at any second (is this a service tactic for potentially angry customers?). Yes, I am aware that I have an extreme case of Resting Bitch Face. But...made me feel strange. Felt a little weird now for eating alone. I eat alone all the time, I rarely feel or get treated strangely. Odd. Food comes...below average. Could've gone to Opa and it would be on par. Probably better. The two 1/2 and 3/4 pints of warmish beer I'd had probably helped. The skinny fries suck. Limp. Probably called skinny because you stay skinny only eating half your order. Watery souvlaki, not a lot of love put in to it. Sigh. Try harder Calgary. Why have double the amount of people on the floor when not needed? Cut your staff down by a few and educate them on proper customer service. I guess this is what I get for going to a chain restaurant in Calgary. I need to make better decisions with my life. read more

My wife wanted to go here for her birthday. To start off, they had a fancy piece of paper on the door asking people to come back at 6:30 while showing up at 6:00. Ok. Off to Chapters for a few. Greeted by young smiling faces and we were given a seat right away in the dinning area.... right by the kitchen. Not bad but when you're hungry, and smelling all that food cooking, you think about eating your napkin. Food was great. Looking forward to going back in the summer to rooftop patio. read more

Had the chicken parmigiana with pasta. The chicken breast was about an eighth of an inch thick over cooked the cheese was like a sauce not even real cheese and the pasta was a large portion but there wasn't enough sauce and overall was dry. Flavour was good but wouldn't order that again especially at $20 on Happy Hour menu. They have it on their regular menu as well for $26! They should remove this item off the list. The waitress was excellent though. read more

Was there over the long weekend on a trip an it was the worst place ever!!! Was there with a few people an the food was horrid. What was ordered was soup, fries they were cold sent them back then got over cooked ones, lettuce wrap stuffing was completely cold, chili beef was none to be found, calamari was not fresh an rubbery, tried to order there drink of the day a an was told I could have one cause the machine wasn't making them the ordered a rum punch an got rum an clamato juice almost puked at the table. Manger came to the table an had thought he would comp the bill but just took the fries an the drink off the bill. I will not be going back there or promote this place to anyone but tell them to stay far away from it!!!! read more

As far as the Joey's brand goes~ they always try to kiss your butt, so at least you know they have demands to make everything right. I'm not a huge fan of their food however, they are one of the only chain restaurants in town that will do Vegan options. Soy is obviously terrible for you when loaded full of GMO's etc...but it is a "sometimes" option. This particular location kind of looks at you like an alien when you order completely vegan, but they get it right in general. Easy place to visit if you don't want to beg another restaurant chain to make your required modifications. read more

This has been one of my favs for a very long time. I'm not sure the televisions in the bar being visible from the restaurant are a great addition though. The new decor is nice otherwise, but the more intimate atmosphere before was nicer. Food is always good at least! read more

JOEY Chinook - Great night out! - Canadian (New) Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Order appetizers if you are Hungry. Their service can be painfully slow. :-) Joey's is usually a pretty happening and vibrant, especially if you are in the lounge. And one reason many people go there, is that the servers are usually good looking! But unfortunately, the service can be Very slow sometimes.... read more

Joeys at chinook is literally always busy. Because of the mall?? Probably. But also because it's reliable and the service is great. I've never had a bad meal here. Servers are always nice and friendly. Rainbow sushi rolls, burgers, flat breads...all delish. Oh and the chocolate lava cake is crazy good! read more

I LOVE this patio, but the Service is horrible. Sad. The time and money spent on making this place on par with what's happening in today's food industry . I was psyched to watch the chefs in Italy promo on the TV before our table was sat. BUT, they can't create a top notch experience Dying of thirst, couldn't even get a water. Sat with dirty plates for 20 minutes, still no water. I watched our server do her round and completely miss our table. Also, they used mojito mint in the salad dressing, way too overpowering. Joeys, you failed. read more

I like this location a lot better than others. Other than the fact that its in the mall. The servers here seem a lot more focused and competent than some of the other locations. They are also down to earth and approachable which is awesome. Service is the right mix of attentive but not intrusive. The food is tasty and consistently well prepared. I have found the the speed in which the food comes out is also pretty fast, regardless of how busy they seem to be. Everything is always fresh, hot and well plated. Prices are reasonable too for what you get, whether you want a snack or a meal. If this wasn't in the mall Id probably go more often but its one of the best sit down dining choices Chinook has to offer. read more

Joey's is Joey's. .. the food is predictable and alright. It's typically consistent. The problem with this location is the TERRIBLE service in the lounge. The last two times we've gone we sat for 15-20 minutes without so much as a "hi I'll be right with you." So not just bad service, but NO service. Both times we left and went to Chop around the corner and had great experiences. The last time we actually got service our server was seemingly high... super spaced out, forgetful, and paid more attention to the table of flirty guys next to us. I used to work at Joey Tomatoes in Eau Claire so I know the level of service that management should expect, but apparently they just aren't that into it! I'm rating it 2 stars because some of the dishes are decent, but that says more about the chain than this location. This location has a decent rooftop patio. read more

What a great experience! Had an awesome meal as usual, this time enjoying the brand new renos. The place looks awesome, very open, bright, more of a social atmosphere. Loved our server, Sarah. Super friendly, helpful, attentive. Never had a bad meal here, but tonight was extra good. Try the Fish Tacos, the Lettuce Wraps, or the Farmers Market Chicken Salad. All were delicious. read more

Always a good stand by when it comes to a decent lunch/dinner. Especially before or after the movie theatre. This time we went after an impromptu shopping trip through Chinook mall. Seated on the restaurant side, my kids had the sliders with fries and chicken fingers - just ask the waitress for the kids menu items as they do not have specific 'kids menus'. Didn't feel like having a meal so my husband and I ate shared a bunch of appies. Good selection as usual, however I must not have been to a Joey's for a while (or not noticed until now) they are no longer offering the crab and artichoke dip with pasta chips. Booooo. Seriously disappointed. We ordered a different dip recommended by our server, but it was definitely NOT the same. Overall, the picks were good, wine was decent and the service was pleasant and quick. Be prepared for the long trek to the bathrooms - has anyone yet fallen down those stairs especially after a few. . . ? Bring back the crab and artichoke dip please. read more

This review isn't for a full meal, but drinks and snacks. Ended up at the mall around 9:30 waiting for a movie that didn't start until 10:45. Came here with friends for drinks and some snacks. The yam fries were excellent and vegan, and the coke with vodka lemon ice was affordable and strong. Server was able to give us our check early and was very helpful. I was pleasantly surprised with the whole experience, especially as someone who hates huge shopping centers and avoids chain restaurants. read more

As a vegetarian, I love this place! The vegetarian menu may be short but the soy protein tastes amazing. I've had the soy protein butter 'chicken' twice now and I love it. The garlic bread appetizer was yum and my mum and friends have also really enjoyed their food. First experience, service was okay. Second time service was beyond great! read more

it saids very famous in Calgary, so I went there today. After finishing shopping at chinook, I got there for just a few minutes, near the door of chinook. My friend and I ordered three dishes, one is TK noodles,another is rice, and a TK salad. We were very full, and it costed totally around $60. I like it, I will try others next time. read more

JOEY Chinook - Canadian (New) Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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This place is nothing special, in the nicest way possible. It's the restaurant that my friend and I usually hit when we're shopping at Chinook or going to see a movie. The menu is "American," which is restaurant speak for "everything." They have curries and tandoori flatbreads for offer, in addition to big salads, sandwiches, steak and pastas. (I once made the mistake of getting butter chicken here. I knew it wasn't going to be good...but I really wanted butter chicken and held out with a faint bit of optimism. They have since taken it off the menu. Don't get anything Indian from Joey's.) Today, I got the viva salad for lunch, it was actually pretty good. Comparable to a large meal salad that you might get at Earl's, it had cranberries, avocado, feta, chicken, onions and more, covered in a nice honey balsamic vinaigrette. I would never suggest that you go out of your way to eat at Joey's, but if you find yourself at Chinook and hungry, it definitely beats the food court. read more

I decided it would be a great idea to go to dinner at Joeys on Friday night at 8:30-9 pm thinking that the rush would have died down. Boy, I was sure wrong. My guy and I were told the wait would be half an hour but we only waited ten minutes! The service is great because you can choose to have a drink while you're waiting for a table and the hostesses are very accommodating. I decided not to have a drink and stuck with coke the entire night. We were taken to our table in the dimly lit dining room, where I have sat many many times. I love the lighting and the decor and the seats are so comfortable except for the fact that you really sink down in them. I felt like I was 5 and needed a booster seat. Anyway, my date had the bacon mushroom burger, which when it came out, it looked like a mountain. Definitely a man burger. I had the chicken souvlaki which was delicious but in my mind nothing beats Opa! for that. Previously, I've had the California Chicken burger and the shrimp flat bread and I am always impressed. For dessert, I ordered the strawberry shortcake which is my favorite dessert EVER. I always always order it when I go to Joeys. I adore this dessert except for the fact that it is crazy sweet. This time, there wasn't as much sugar in the whipped cream so that helped but the cake itself is very sweet along with the strawberry topping. I usually take half of it home to finish the next day when my sweet tooth arises! Joey's is great for almost anything. Dates are fantastic there but so are girl's nights!!! read more

The food is really comforting when it turns to be either lunch or dinner. But there are not much variety in the menu and sometimes the attention takes ages to be in place. read more

JOEY Chinook - This was some grilled prawns in some loabster sauce raviolli. Totally loved it. - Canadian (New) Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Did not have a great experience. Had to flag down another waitress because ours hadn't stopped by in over 20 minutes after bringing drinks by even though it wasn't busy in the restaurant. Ordered happy hour food from another server, 15 minutes before happy hour was over, but was still charged full price for 2 entrees. Would like to come back but not to be overcharged and having to flag down a server again. Trying to be understanding as my friend & I also work in the industry, but just didn't add up this time. read more

Meal was great as always. Service needed work today. I ordered a meal off the happy hour menu but wasn't told it would cost an additional $2.50 to get a salad. That info wasn't on the menu. My server didn't check on me until my plate was almost empty, in which she took it away as I was still eating. Come to pay and she gave me the tablet and walked away. Usually have pretty good service & maybe she was having an off day, but I overpaid for something I didn't want and had no communication with my server, which is unfortunate. Still tipped but the percentage was in the effort. read more

The food was great, workers were kind, if your a patient person this is the place for you because personally for me and my family our service was a bit slow, got food and drinks late and served a table next to us quicker and they also got there after us. Thats my only concern read more

Just left Joey's for the second time now they failed to honor a reservation. Just walked over to CHOP and they accommodated us perfectly. Plus it's a lot less noisy. The acoustics at Joeys is absolutely terrible. We won't ever go back. read more

Fantastic food, not bad service and the atmosphere is awesome there. Make sure you book a reservation ahead of time even when you think it would have died down. Even at 9:30 it was still a half hour wait. read more

My girlfriend and I stopped on before our movie to grab a bite. We walked in and were greeted with friendly smiles. We're then asked where we wanted to sit. We decided the dining room which was very dim lighted and nice. We then we introduce to our server who introduced herself and asked what we would like to drink. Then we ordered our appy, it arrived. Within ten minutes which was nice. We were then asked if we were ready to order our main and we were but we were cut short for time because our movie started at 5pm and it was around 4:20. We decided we'd finish eating the schrumbshous tacos and asked for the bill. Will definitely go to Joeys again to try the lobster grilled cheese! The end. Ps. The menu is awesome! read more

JOEY Chinook - Joeys tuna tacos!! Amazingly explosiveness of flavor in your mouth. Very refreshing starter! - Canadian (New) Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

We went to Joeys for a Birthday Gathering and I had heard the food was amazing. Unfortunately I was unable to eat anything there, having a Peanut allergy most restaurants are sensitive to this issue and find something they can guarantee is safe. When I was ordering the waitress repeated ' we can't guarantee this hasn't touched peanuts ', this included the bread, water, deserts, pasta and chicken, you name it it ' couldn't be guaranteed '. The frustrating thing is no effort was made to find out what was safe, so I starved and watched my friends eat their meals while sipping on water all evening. It's not a bad place, It's just not sensitive to those with any type of allergies. read more

Walked in on a Tuesday around 12:30 for lunch. The hostess and two servers were standing there and none of them greeted myself or my friend. We asked for a table upstairs on the patio, she told us to go look ourselves. Ok...so went upstairs, there seemed to be space but nobody up there to help us either. We went back downstairs and asked the stuck up hostess if we could have a table upstairs. She asked us if there was one available. I then asked her wasn't that her job to know. She said it wasn't and that she only seats people in the dining room. She said we should tell her if there were seats up there. Worst customer service EVER. We ended up sitting in the lounge (seating ourselves) and the waitress was alright but again not very friendly or helpful. The food was pretty decent but I will never go back here as this place clearly does not understand simple customer service. read more

Another Earl's/Moxie's carbon copy. Officially Joey's is called 'Joey Tomato's Mediterranean Grill'... I struggle to see why. On the current menu, there are several "Asian" themed items (Chinese, Japanese, and even Thai-derived,i I believe), BBQd meats (chicken, ribs), Indian, Italian (token pasta and sausage), "Mexican" (fish tacos, anyone?), seafood (tuna, king crab, salmon, basa, and even lobster), and steaks. Honestly, with such a varied menu, how can you prepare them all well? Nothing special or unique here. You will get a predictable meal at best... and Barbie will even bring it to your table. read more

Went there for the second day of grand opening after remodel . They seemed effortless with the transition . Very relaxed atmosphere for grand opening. Our waitress Amanda who is an ambassador for joeys was wonderful and couldn't have been nicer . Food was great but a little sad that the 500 salad was removed from menu . Ordered it very frequently! But good was great read more

A few friends and I came for dinner tonight and sat on the rooftop patio, a lovely spot for a summer night. Unfortunately, that was the only positive aspect of our experience. This is not a reflection of the server, she was great, however, the 45 minute wait for cold greasy food was not worth it. In addition to this, when given our appetizer which happened to be hot wings, we were not provided side plates, napkins or even cutlery. Along with being charged for and finding a long hair in the $10 drink before sending it back. We were checked on once during our hour and a half stay. The patio was chilly so we assumed the heat would have been turned on but clearly was not. No servers were concerned about the comfort or hospitality being provided to their guests. All aspects of this meal were awful, we will not be returning. read more

Great restaurant for lunch. We were greeted by well-dressed, good-looking staff that smiled as if they actually enjoyed their jobs. The dining room has a warm, cozy feeling with nice amber ambient light. Booths are comfortable and there are tables that are very open to the restaurant for "see and be seen" as well as several tucked away for a more private experience. The Veggie Burger, though it fell apart somewhat, becoming a more de-constructed interpretation that I ended up eating with a fork - was delish. Sushi rolls weren't masterfully-made or presented, but were fresh, with velvety salmon and a zesty orange topping I couldn't get enough of. Coffee was great too. Servers regularly came to refill our waters, Club Soda & Cranberry Juice and coffees until we had had enough. Prices were very reasonable, around $15 - $20 for lunch items. I would go back. read more

My boyfriend & I go to Joey's Chinook probably a few times a month minimum, sometimes every week. I have to say in all the times we have been there, we have only had 2 below par service experiences, one was bad enough that we had to talk to a manager.. BUT that manager dealt with the issue & made sure that we were happy and in fact, in the end we loved this place even more. For the most part, the service is delightful, the drinks and food are incredibly tasty (especially the long iceland double slush Iced teas,) and there is a GREAT atmosphere). It seems like management genuinely cares about customer satisfaction & making an impact on the community around them and I love that. We go out and eat at a number of restaurants & really enjoy trying new things but we both agree that Joey's is still one of our favs... and we'll be visiting for years to come. read more

Food is awesome, service was terrible. Probably the worst service I've ever had. It took our server 20 minutes to even acknowledge us and then another 20 when we were done eating to get our bills. read more

I used to love Joey's! The menu was always great and the staff were excellent. So naturally I was excited to head there while visiting home! Nope! First off my favourite salmon dish was no longer on the menu. Second, our waiter was so damn pushy! The restaurant was dead, so he didn't need to be so pushy! My friend (who I hadn't seen in 2 years) and I wanted to sit and chat, have a few drinks, order some good, digest and then order more. Well that wasn't possible, our waiter checked on us literally every 4 minutes. After we had our meal (I had the French dip, my friend had the lobster grilled cheese) "So have you ladies decided on a dessert?" "No. Not yet." ---this conversation happened 3 times in 10 minutes (let me point out that my friend also told him "I need to sit and digest, have another drink then we will order"). But our waiter didn't have patience! So we ended up just getting the bill and leaving! Disappointed Mr Joey! :( read more

The food is not bad for a franchise. There are three seating areas but you will want to avoid the bar if you want to have a comfortable meal in which you can actually hear what another person is saying. Service is off and on. Although often you will need a refill or a bill and wait a ling time to get it. I have always enjoyed the tuna tacos when compared to other menu items. The portions are a good size and you will not go away hungry as long as you get a good meal. One thing I really appreciated was my pick up order came in a reusable cloth bag. The restaurant is not easy to get into on a Friday or Saturday evening so be prepared to wait a little for a seat. They often give snacks and drinks to people waiting which is a nice treat. Overall it's a not bad place to go for dinner with friends. read more