Step-kid dinner choice. I'm not a huge fan of fast food - not even the "fancy" kind...so Joey is not my 1st 2nd or 3rd 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. read more

Here are a few reasons why we enjoy going to this place: - Nicely Located in Eau Claire - The Food will not disappoint you. - The Lettuce wraps are yummy. all of them. - The servers are quite good looking. all of them :-) read more

I used to love Joey's at Eau Claire, but largely because of a few select menu items - namely the Beach Salad and Lobster Grilled Cheese. So the only reason I didn't give this place an extra star this time is because they have taken those items off the menu!!!!! noooo!!! Now, I've known for a while that they updated their menu so I refused to go back because I didn't see anything on the menu I was interested in. Then today I was invited to Joey's for a business lunch, so I had to find something new on the menu. I'm trying to eat better, and Joey's does a great job with gluten-free options and also cater to some other dietary restrictions. I ended up ordering the Protein Burger, which is essentially a burger with lettuce instead of a bun (and I upgraded to add cheese and bacon). I was very surprised to say that I really enjoyed my burger! The patty was juicy and flavorful, the cheese was decent quality cheddar and I got lots of bacon, they used lots of lettuce (I ate it with a fork and knife, btw), standard burger veggies, and it's got a yummy burger sauce on it (I'm guessing mayo + ketchup + something else flavorful). I think I would even order it again! So I would normally give 4 stars but I'm still sad about the loss of the Beach Salad (please bring it back for a summer feature at least!). read more

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. read more

Great service, fun vibe, excellent food and drinks. We had the lettuce wraps and seared salmon sushi. Great flavor and filling. We had the peach Bellini, leading lady and spicy passion fruit margarita. All were delicious. Definitely recommend this spot. read more

Joey has the best rotisserie chicken I have ever eaten. I would not go there for a steak or even try their Asian cuisine. There are better places in Calgary for that. The service was amazing. The waitress was cute and so was the hostess. Don't expect hooters-style waitresses though, joey's ones are smart AND good looking(especially dressed as cowgirls) The chicken: never had anything that amazing in my life. It was moist, soft and melts in your mouth. I savored every bite of it, feeling the spices mix up into an explosion of taste that blew my mind. I'm not a big fan of chicken breast because i find it gets boring, not joey's though. The breasts and the legs were delicious. Oh yeah... Fries: perfectly cooked, dry enough, well salted and tasty. Coleslaw: not a huge salad fan but it went down pretty well. Definitely worth trying if you are in Calgary. read more

Funky joint with lots of great drink options and good wine selection. Smelled of wood fire from the ovens. Tried the ribs. Perfect. A little pricey and might get very crowded in the bar area on Thursday nights read more

It's good for week day lunches though the waiting can be a bit long if you are in a rush. Menu is fairly good with some Asian options and the fish is fresh. Definitely a good option if you want to escape the boring food court downtown lunch. read more

This Joey Tomato's always makes me suspicious. The staff are all very attractive, and seeing that many beautiful people in one place sans dance music and/or club wear puts me on guard. Why so much eye candy? What if it distracts me from my food? None of my male friends share this suspicion, and so I've eaten here a few times: after work (downtown convenience!) or before a movie and/or festival. I would not choose it for a date location, however. If you've read my previous reviews, then you know I notice the cute guys, and I hate it when the situation is reversed. I think it's bad date-news all around to have such distracting servers, post-dinner romantic walks by the river or not. The food is firmly in decent, contemporary, Earls-style food. Some pastas, some steaks, a bit of effort to make it gourmet and out of the ordinary but not enough to turn off picky eaters. It's a good place for a business lunch because of that. The atmosphere is a little sexy, but not too much. It's not bad a bad place at all, just shiny on the surface and a little bland underneath. read more

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. read more

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! read more

Every time I go to Canada, I'm impressed at the quality of the "chain" restaurant establishments. So much better quality food & service compared to what I think would be the American comparators. The service was good, and all the food was amazing. So glad I stumbled across Joey Eau Claire when I was in town. read more

I would like to note, that I have never actually sat down and ate at this location. I have however, had food brought home from this location. I have also eaten at the Joey's at Chinook mall, so I know how the food taste. I have been to this location a couple of times when I was picking up my boyfriend who is a cook at this location. If you are ever going to Joey's at Eau Claire, make sure Ryan is working, he is an amazing chef and will always give you top notch food. He usually works appetizers and the pasta grills, so if your ordering anything from those two menus, you will get the best quality food. The servers are all very nice there and like everyone else said, very attractive people. When I was there last, I was asked if I need help immediately, even though I was just waiting for someone, I sat at the lounge and one of the waitresses and a nice conversation with me. I dont think you will be disappointed if you go to this Joey's. There lots to choose from, friendly staff, and quick service. read more

Service was excellent. Food was delicious. Dessert was heavenly. I had the sushi and steak dinner option with a side of seasonal veggies. The seasonal veggies were mostly zucchini with three lost pieces of sauteed onions and four small pieces of red bell peppers. I was a bit disappointed by the seasonal veggies because the zucchini tasted a bit off and there was no squash. The only saving grace were the mushrooms, which, as should be expected, were delightful. I was a bit wary of how a restaurant with such an eclectic menu could be good, but they did it! The sushi was great and the steak was nice and juicy. Apparently the Bombay and the Morroccan Chicken are even better than what I had, which makes me want to go back tomorrow and Wednesday to have them again. Now, on to the desserts... The ice creams that come with the desserts really make the desserts stand out. The molten lava chocolate dessert is okay. The ice cream and raspberries it comes with is the best part about it. The apple pie comes with a nice heap of maple ice cream on top and when you take a spoonful of apple pie, and get a bit of that maple ice cream on your spoon too, you will have this dual flavor explosion in your mouth that will just be amazing. To get that same depth of flavor with the molten lava cake, you have to get a bit of the "lava" on your spoon, take a bit of the vanilla ice cream, and put a raspberry on top of your spoon and put that in your mouth. I promise you, there is no other better way to eat that dessert. read more

Ah, Joey Tomato's. This is one of those restaurants that you can suggest to me and I'll never say no. Their menu is broad enough that they can usually satisfy whatever craving I have. With a few locations in Calgary, this one is definitely my favourite. The location is excellent, the service has always been great, the food is fantastic, and yes, I won't complain about the eye candy. Let's talk more about the location. Being in Eau Claire, Joey Tomato's is a great choice for lunch during the week, dinner after work, dinner before a movie, or to start out a night of debauchery in the core. Be forewarned though, you will have to pay for parking. If you want to park anywhere close to the restaurant, you will have to pay no matter what time or day it is. But there are some free-after-6 parking choices available not too far away. You've probably heard about the service, and perhaps more obviously, the eye candy. Yes, Joey Tomato's hires great-looking people almost exclusively. Ethics aside, if you like looking at beautiful people, Joey's is a good choice. But more importantly, the service has always been great too. So along with good looks, they also try and hire people who know what they are doing. Joey's always hits a home run for food with me. I consider myself very lucky in that they have never screwed up my order or brought me food that didn't taste exactly as it should. The variety is also good enough to satisfy most groups, which is important if you hang out with selective eaters. Unless you have lots of confidence, don't bring a date here in the early stages of a relationship. The same goes if you have wandering eyes, or lack the ability to avoid getting caught. Because trust me, your eyes will wander. read more

Was there on Canada Day evening with a group of six. It was busy when we arrived (7pm), but quickly started emptying out. Drink orders took about 15 minutes, and then it took another 30 minutes for the waitress to take our food order. Worst, though, was the wait for food - it took 90 minutes from the time we ordered food for it to arrive!! We certainly weren't the only ones in the restaurant having this experience - many nearby tables were similar. On the plus side, food was good and the patio is beautiful (retractable roof for a flash rain storm!). But, with this kind of wait for food, I wouldn't return unless I was not hungry. read more

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. read more

This particular location of Joey Tomato's probably marks my favourite Joey's location in Calgary. Let me breakdown the reasons why: #1. It's in a prime location so once you're done eating, there's a slew of things to do. You can go see a flick, you can go for a walk along the river, you can go out dancing, you can head over to a local pub, you can hit the gym (yeah...RIGHT!), you can have ice cream/dessert in the area, and the list goes on and on. Everything is walking distance from this Joey's and you can literally have an entire evening out without even having to move your car once. #2. The serving staff seems a little less pretentious than at other Joey Tomato's locations. Come on, I know you know what I mean. It's already hard enough to eat with all the eye candy walking around, but it's nice when they can actually break a smile or joke around with you. #3. The restaurant brings in a really great crowd over the weekend. Everyone's dressed up for a night on the town and whether you're there on a first date, or a last date, everyone seems to be havin' a relatively good time. I especially love the Chinatown lettuce wraps and the fries. Not necessarily in that order. And let's not overlook their Molten Lava Chocolate Souffle! Prices are reasonable enough and the atmosphere is enticing, attractive & fun. I'll definitely be heading back...See y'all there. read more

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. read more

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...) read more

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. read more

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. read more

5 stars for the patio! One of the nicest in Calgary for summer evenings. I cannot comment too much on the menu since I tend to stick to the chicken and ribs combo when I come. Highly recommend that though! read more

JOEY Eau Claire - Canadian (New) Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Its too hot. Turn off the heaters. Everyone hates it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So hot. Why cant I add a picture! So hot! And it contributes to global warming! More hot! Turn off the heaters!!!! read more

JOEY Eau Claire - Canadian (New) Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

I had the chicken tandoori which is a knock off of chicken tikka masala. Portion was small for the steep price and it was tasteless. Only reason I gave 2 stars is because waiter did a decent job. Won't be returning. read more

I had a great dining experience at Joey Eau Claire this evening. The steak and sushi dish was one of the best meals I have ever had. It was a great combination of surf and turf. The tuna avocado roll was exquisite and had a well crafted sauce to accompany the tuna. The steak was perfectly cooked. Thomas was an enthusiastic and very knowledgeable waiter. He made my already amazing dining experience even better. read more

I REALLY love this place. Not only the restaurant itself, which hopefully my photos will do justice the amazing architecture and interior design elements were just gorgeous, but also it was my first time in this cute neighbourhood (just moved to this city from Toronto) and now I know Ill need to come back as it looks like a great strolling place for some window shopping and exercise etc. I was here for a work party and we sat on the lovely flower filled patio, unfortunately we were seated RIGHT under one of the biggest outdoor speakers Ive ever seen. I would take a star off because of the noise (the sound was turned up WAY too loud, but I learned from my fellow diners that this is very very common in Calgary.) Fortunately they have fabulous taste in music- here are three songs they played in a row, which are ALL to my taste (I studied music in University).... Tom Petty Free Fallin, then Edge of Seventeen by Stevie Nicks which is connected to the first song because Nicks always had a huge crush on Petty and since he wasn't into having an affair with her, she made good friends with his wife and learned as much as she could about him through her. She asked Mrs Petty when they met and the answer was "I met Tom at the age of 17" but Nicks misheard and thought she said "Edge of 17" and she wrote this song about it. The next song was Handle with Care by the Travelling Willburys which obviously connects again as Petty was a member. I was sitting w some lovely people who arent as music obsessed as me and I would have enjoyed sharing that story but it was just literally too loud to talk. Anyway I dont care, we had an amazing meal, great service and very fast and efficient, and delicious food. And best of all, I stupidly left my new iphone in the bathroom stall and when I freaked out and realized it was missing (my whole LIFE is on there!) I checked with lost and found and some nice lady had LEFT MY PHONE WITH THE STAFF INSTEAD OF STEALING IT !!!! What a relief! There ARE some good people left in the world after all! Thank you nice lady!!!!! PS ANY restaurant in Calgary is better than the Guild on Stephen Avenue, avoid at all costs, read my review here, I was shoved by the insane manager Tiego when I accidentally knocked over a wine glass and then he called the police on me. NEVER GO THERE ! Warn your friends too! https://www.yelp.ca/biz/the-guild-calgary read more

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We came here because we stayed Across the street after flying in from America. We like to eat GOOD FOOD that is super flavorful and delicious when on vacation and we are SO happy we went here. Everything was absolutely phenomenal. Come here if you're in the area - you will not regret it! read more

I have been here many times and thoroughly enjoyed each one, until my past visit. My friend and I went for a drink on their patio after walking thorough downtown. We were seated by the hostess and a waitress followed soon after, she was friendly and took our drinks. We waited patiently for 15 minutes with still no drinks. No one walked by us or asked if we had been helped. We turned, watched the bartender walk around ask people how their night was, tables were tended to multiple time. We final tried to flag a waitress who has just finished collecting a tables bill who then ignored us for 5 more minutes while talking. When we finally left she was shocked we were leaving. This place has an excellent atmosphere but the lack of tentativeness to the customer probes the lack of experience and training of the staff. Highly doubt I will be returning intentionally. read more

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. read more

We ordered food from here on December 15th. Not impressed. Ordered the lettuce wraps, and when we got home with our food...NO LETTUCE. It was just the fillings. So here we had to eat ...filling. Took all the fun out of building your own wraps. Also, the filling was different too, either they changed the recipe or the cooks just dont care. Not impressed. Joeys let me down. read more

What a good start drinking a free glass of champagne We ate the lobster ravioli, the sirloin and the salmon rice bowl all were delicious !! The salmon, the shrimps and the steak were amazing wooden fire grilled Great patio, good atmosphere, busy restaurant but justified by the place to be read more

I've never been to a restaurant where a server has checked up on us so many times (in a good way). Felt very taken care of, now not all servers there are like this but the girl that helped us specifically was amazing. The food is pretty good too and happy hour is so affordable. Plus the patio at night for their 9pm happy hour? To die for. If you're looking for a cheap affordable date with great service this is the place to go to (and please get their chili chicken during happy hour, it's a great shareable food between you and your partner and you both will love it). read more

Waiter and host were nice. We asked what was good on the menu and all he mentioned was the most expensive dish.. which we didn't end up getting. There was a bit of a mix up with the runner bringing us the wrong order and they never refilled our water. The food was really good but it's a pricey place and we didn't even get drinks. read more

Came here with my 1.5 year old son and our friends with their kid. They were pretty accommodating to our party, and were patient when our kid was being whiny. The food here is nothing phenomenal, but they do have some great happy hour deals. They didn't have enough high chairs to let both kids sit in them, so I had to eat my meal while wrangling my toddler, but otherwise the experience was enjoyable. read more

Joey's turned a real downer into something to brag about. I had a business lunch that took forever to come. We complained and they bent over backwards to remedy the situation. Free Lunch, and a voucher for the next meal free too. Wow! Turned an unfortunate mistake into a wow experience. Good job and thanks! read more

This place is right across from our hotel so decided to try for our last night in Calgary. It was busy but were seated right away. The hostess took our drink order then shortly after the waitress (Taya)came by. Her service was impeccable and always on top of everything. We ordered fried calamari (4/5) as an appetizer, slider (5/5) for our picky eater son, steak & sushi (4/5) and Salmon rice bowl (5/5). Steak part of steak & sushi was submerged in citrus ponzu sauce with ginger & scallion. Sushi that came with it was really good, it had salmon on top with tempura crunchy on top and more salmon in the middle. This dish would have made 5/5 if it came with wasabi on the side and steak was a bit more tender. Overall I would recommend it. Wife ordered salmon bowl, it was so good that I have to steal some vegetables from her plate. Taya' service was nothing but excellent. Happy hour, I believe, is until 6pm daily. Not a big section but try their happy hour beer, it's really good for $4 read more

Some of best food made fast, not fast food, we've had in Calgary. Very helpful & cheerful wait staff.

I went to this place when I went to Calgary for the weekend. I had ordered the rotisserie chicken with the ribs and it tasted amazing!! service was quick and efficient. The restaurant itself is nice, dark and trendy. My friend and I had to wait 20 mins for our seats because we arrived during rush hour but was offered some wine which was nice. read more

Joeys is consistent with their product which is nice, however the service at this location can be hit or miss and the room is always very loud. Hard to fix anything about that but it makes for a tough environment to have a nice meal and conversation in. read more