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Joey Eau Claire
Categories: Restaurants Canadian (New) Food Beer, Wine & Spirits Canadian (New), Beer, Wine & Spirits [Edit]
208 Barclay Parade SWCalgary, AB T2P 4R4
(403) 263-6336
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street, Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Loud
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
15 reviews for Joey Eau Claire
15 reviews in English
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Review from Jenn D.
Updated - 5/17/2012 1 Check-in Here
I gave this place a pretty bad review the last time I was reviewing because the service was sooo unacceptably terrible. I ended up getting a half assed message from a manager there about coming in for a another go. I called back several times to follow up on that and got no where. Le sigh.
None the less, I do happen to still go to Joey's at least once a week (if not many more times) simply because they are close to my office. I have to say, their menu has come a long way. They have some uber delicious dishes that satisfy my health-conscious needs, which makes me very happy. Their fries are unreal, their lettuce wraps are amazing, the salad list is so creative, and let me tell you about their drinks: 10/10! Best in the city in my opinion! They've really done their homework on what makes a really fun cocktail. I always just say "surprise me" and am never disapointed! Colorful, fruity, alcoholic (key!), amazing. This is really why I keep going back. My favorite drink: Raspberry/Blueberry Super Nova Voda Soda. Yummm.
The reason I'm giving them a 4 star is because unfortuntely the service still blows. However, I did have an amazing server for the first time when I was unsuspectinly there on Saturday enjoying their patio. Maybe that's the trick, come on the weekends to get good service. Typically i'm there for the week day lunch rush and it's a painful process. First of all, they don't take reservations which drives me insane. Second, you have to be there by 11:15 if you want a table, another thing that drives me crazy. But I guess why should they care since clearly they are full. Anyways, we get there at 11:15, and the servers just seem to be so overwhelmed that it even stresses me out!!
None the less, their food and drinks keep me coming back!! -
Review from Iana I.
4/16/2012
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. -
Review from Tiffany N.
Calgary, AB
8/19/2011
This place is okay. The table we got seated at that had salt (or sugar) all over it was okay. The service was okay.
Props to their site design for their menu *not* being a .pdf file. The simple green salad was delicious and filling, loaded with almonds and craisins. My brother asked for eleventy billion changes to his Viva Salad and actually got everything he ordered. I like that Joey's has quite a few vegetarian and vegan options.
No corkage at this place, so don't bring your own wine bottle like we did ;).Listed in: Delightful WPF
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Review from Shell P.
9/24/2011
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.Comment from Keiko R. of Joey Eau Claire 9/29/2011
We hope to see you next time you are in Calgary! More » -
Review from Nyssa R.
8/18/2011
Yikes is the best word to describe this Joey location. I work near here and have been to this Joey restaurant my fair share of times. And yikes.
Having served and bartended before I think I give a fair evaluation of the situation taking into account how busy the restaurant is, how much staff there is, and the ambiance of the restaurant (casual or what not). Some restaurants have different policies, different target clientele, and a different feel in general. But having worked at a Joey restaurant before I'm fairly familiar with what the FOH staff are supposed to do. We had hours worth of training so I don't think that the servers should get a shortage of training, and usually find that Joey restaurants do have fairly good service, especially the one in Chinook. I don't know what happened to this one. I'm not saying I haven't had good experiences with servers here but it's maybe a 1/10 chance. The girls don't look much out of high school (legal to serve?), mostly all have a sour look on their face (walking around with a scowl), and their hostesses are bad enough that it's almost enough to leave the restaurant before you even get seated. The one good server that I met there indicated that the turnover rate was high there before generally no one likes each other. The sense of team is half of the fun of working in a restaurant. The other half is the tips, and the crappy service doesn't seem like it'd be conducive for tips.
No one greets you when you walk in, they are usually busy chatting or cleaning menus. You might as well seat yourself. You're supposed to introduce yourself, make conversation, point out daily specials, most of all read the table (being in such a prime location and getting a mix of business people and island visitors, etc. this should be something that all the servers should be able to do), etc. Table maintenance is poor, manager presence is non-existent, much of the staff (FOH) is rude even though most of them don't have much reason to be stuck up like that :S, menus/drink menus aren't wiped down or in good condition. I'd be surprised if the average secret shop here passed.
The food is quite good still, fairly consistent with all other Joey locations, no complaints on that front ever.
I generally love Joey restaurants. I don't know what the heck happened to this place but it's an embarrassment to the Joey name. If I were Chris Mills I would want my name scrubbed off the menus here.Listed in: Western Food, YIKES, never again..., Steakhouses & Fine Dining
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Review from Melissa B.
Calgary, AB
5/6/2011
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. -
Review from Eric B.
8/22/2008
Joey Tomatos is a Canadian restaurant chain that in many ways is similar to Earls in terms of style, interesting food choices, and "eye candy". On my last Canadian business trip (Calgary, Edmonton, and Vancouver), I ate at this Joey's and the one in Sherwood Park.
This Joey's is located just outside the Eau Claire Market and is easy walking distance from downtown. And after your meal, you can take a nice nature walk along the nearby Bow River.
My own experience at Joey Tomatos is that the food is very good (I'm expecially fond of the stir frys), it has a nice wine and beer selection, and that the service is attentive and helpful. They also have a sizable and busy bar area. When I was there, the Calgary Flames were still in the playoffs (Go Sharks!) and there was a sea of red jerseys in the place. -
Review from Zigge M.
Calgary, AB
10/2/2011
Great seasonal dish, was pleasantly surprised. Atmosphere was great. Server was not the brightest, but not a big deal. Will definitely be back.
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Review from Yasmin E.
6/28/2011
To sum it up, awesome food, a bit overpriced, nice ambiance (not for a first date). If you want healthy, get the Beach Salad, for seafood try the Lobster Ravioli and for fun try the Lobster Sandwich. Portions are decent....not as large as Cheesecake factory (although the salads come fairly close). All in all, a nice sit down with friends or family. Bon apetite!!
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Review from Lisa L.
Delta, BC
5/15/2011 1 Check-in Here
Closed for reno's till early-June...
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Review from Katie C.
Calgary, AB
10/29/2009
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. -
Review from Moez T.
Calgary, AB
10/31/2009
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. -
Review from Sapna G.
Calgary, AB
9/30/2009
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. -
Review from Fred F.
2/16/2010
Impressed as only a guy could be.
Was brought here by an associate on Saturday with the only warning from him, "you'll never want to leave"
Was he right.
Disclaimer, ladies take no offense from the following as I'm only a dumb, cro-magnon man.
Every single one of the wait staff was unbelievably HOT. I'm not talking temperature here guys, I mean scorchingly beautiful. Not only that but they are as friendly as friendly can be. Food was good and the ambiance was excellent. Our mushroom soup took forever to get to us but without nary a complaint from us, the manager comped it due to the wait.
Did not want to leave but the Ducks-Flames game called and we were off to Flames Central a couple of blocks away.
I will be back and highly recommend it to others. -
Review from David C.
AB
11/27/2008
Good food. Most recently the Bombay Butter Chicken, which could have come from an Indian restaurant, it was that good. Unexpected from a chain restaurant with more North American / pasta choices. Prices were reasonable for the food. Beer was a bit expensive.
