Canadian Restaurants in North York, ON

“In a restaurant world dressed up with disingenuous marketing JOEY Yorkdale offers you a magnificent spot outside downtown Toronto that delivers what it promises on their home page, “Our guests, new or old, are not treated just as guests, but as if they are a good friend we are catching up with.” And this was the experience for me and my two close chums who selected this spot primarily because it was the midpoint between our diverse locations. From first arriving, the hostess took the time to offer a complimentary champagne glass and inquire if our visit that day was for a special occasion. It was a reunion and she graciously followed up with pleasant comments establishing a charming mood. When the waitress came to greet us, she also took the time to find out more about the nature of our reunion and only then flawlessly delved into the menu. I understand this is common practice at luxury restaurants; however, I would contend that, although there are dining establishments that treat patrons similarly, it is not simply about what you do but, rather, how well you do it. And this is the reason I am taking the time to write this review: JOEY does it very well. Having frequented several luxury restaurants in downtown Toronto I can anecdotally share with you that there have been far too many occasions when the host and/or server left a poor impression. Whether it is conceited complacency in their brand or even our own bigotry of unrealistic expectations, there seldom is a meeting point of both food, service, and overall impression. The treatment at JOEY was so genuine that it left an indelible impression. Each interaction with the server and hostess throughout complemented our dining experience. We were then surprised with dessert on the house presented on an expansive serving plate with the words “Happy Reunion!” written in caramel. Delicious, delicious caramel. Mmmm, but I digress… Over the years I have written to restaurants far more complaints than compliments and, in retrospect, this is unfair. It takes a team and a culture to create this magic and it can be quite challenging to get it right. When it comes together as well as it did on our visit, it is the sort of joy that can accompany you throughout your day. At JOEY they seem to have captured the right formula and I look forward to returning and catching up with “good friends” that understand that going out to eat today is about so much more.“

“We had such a wonderful dining experience at Pickle Barrel! Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. The soup of the day (Butternut Squash) was warm, comforting, and full of flavor. The calamari was crispy and tender, and the NY striploin was juicy, perfectly cooked, and so flavorful. The lobster and shrimp linguine was another favorite — creamy, rich, and loaded with delicious seafood. Every dish was satisfying and beautifully prepared.

A special shoutout to Ate Leny for her excellent service! She was warm, friendly, attentive, and genuinely made us feel well taken care of throughout our meal. Her wonderful service made the whole experience even more enjoyable.

Delicious food, great service, and such a lovely meal. We’ll definitely be coming back! ❤“

“Joey is our go-to place for special occasions in our family. The food is always amazing no matter the location, the servings are generous, and the staff and servers are friendly without being intrusive. I really liked their high chair for little babies. It was the type that attaches to the table — it was perfect for our 10 month old!“

“Not truly wheelchair accessible. I was very much looking forward to dining here. After reading some of the other comments in the question section, we called to confirm the extent to which they are wheelchair accessible. Utterly disappointed to find out that although they have a ramp, the only accessible dining areas are if you're with one of the large groups. Meaning that as an individual with accessibility needs, I was excluded from dining at this restaurant. My accessibility needs are temporary, however you can guarantee I won't be dining at this restaurant even when I'm able to walk again, until they rectify this situation. Inexcusable to exclude people with mobility needs in this day and age.“

“I dropped by for my birthday on Sunday. I must say that I truly enjoyed my meal. The ribs were soft and full of flavor and the drinks were nice. Shout big out and Thank you to my server,Nia, his customer service was on par and excellent. Made sure that we got our meals on time and that everything was ok. I will definitely be visiting again.“

“Amazing Interesting burger choices were so yummy and huge.“

“Highly recommend the Arabi Bites. Came in with my family earlier today, and this restaurant was the first one that caught our eye. They're very transparent about the ingredients they use to make the food, with very reasonable prices for large portions, and from what I could see, they maintain the kitchen quite well.“

“What a divine evening at the Seasons restaurant in the newly - named Pan Pacific Hotel. The spacious, beautifully - appointed dining room with white table linens and exquisite glassware was set in a high - ceilinged environment. This ambience provided comfort and elegance. We were welcomed and offered our choice of seating which included our quiet booth near a modern encased fireplace. Our velvety smooth mushroom soup with oil infusion was an excellent beginning to this celebratory dinner. Our moist ,glazed turkey and cranberry stuffing were adorned with mashed potatoes, roasted carrots and brussel sprouts. Berry compote with creamy vanilla ice cream topped this delicious dinner. The waitress made this festive holiday meal a celebration to remember !“

“Hands down one of the best pickup experiences I’ve had! We ordered the sushi and sashimi roll platter, and every single piece was amazingly fresh. Beyond the delicious food, the hospitality here really stands out. It has that authentic, friendly mom-and-pop feel that makes you genuinely happy to support them. Plus, they kindly gave us a complimentary side of edamame as a thank you. 10/10 service and food!“

“Very good experience! Had a fantastic waitress and food was excellent“

“I love the tacos and super friendly people“

“Great times.:: Great Staff!!“

“Great breakfast food!!! Delicious pancakes and turkey bacon crispy and hot!! Huge omelettes!!!“

“I didn't know what to expect. Came for breakfast with my wife the next morning after veld. The service was great. Our waitress was extremely friendly. The eggs Benny hit perfectly. My wife got pancakes and bacon and everything was delicious. Great place to hit up after a weekend at veld!“

“very good attention. and good prices“

“Today I had my son's 1st birthday party at the restaurant. Our waitress (Madison I believe) was great! She was patient, organized and was so kind and helpful. Serving 30 people cannot be an easy task for anyone. We hope the staff enjoy the leftover cake!“

“Our waiter, Brandon, was very good. We had guests from Germany so he spoke a little too fast at first but tried to make accommodations, once told. He also took some photos for us. Food was very good! It was Friday night so there were a few larger parties which made it a little loud.“

“I have stayed at the Novotel multiple times over the past 6 years. While the food and drinks are what you would expect and are still great, the service has always been outstanding. Specifically if you get the chance to meet Ghnet at night in the bar or Adam on breakfast service. They just know how to treat people and are a factor in staying at the Novotel when I come to town. Cannot say enough about both these people and their commitment to service.“

“An elite experience from start to finish.

Harry, our server, was amazing. He was attentive without being overbearing and kept checking in throughout our meal to make sure everything was perfect. The chef also personally brought out our appetizers and mains, which made the experience feel especially thoughtful and elevated.

And the burger… top tier. The melted cheese and toppings make it incredibly rich and satisfying, while the meat itself tastes genuinely high quality. It doesn’t have that overly fatty taste that some burgers can have — just a really well-balanced, delicious burger. I also asked for it to be cut in half.

We were also invited to check out the 4th floor, which has an outdoor patio with an amazing CN Tower view. Such a nice touch and definitely something I’ll be checking out on my next visit.

Between the food, service, and overall experience, RH really delivered. I’ll definitely be returning.“

“Great bands, great singers, friendly staff, a great night out.“

“Great pub! Food is good and the service is even better! Great place to go play Buzztime trivia.“