Lounges near Thornhill, ON

“If you like delicious food, then this is the place, as well as for vegetarians there is a large selection.“

“I had an absolutely amazing experience at Babushka! From the moment we arrived, I was impressed by how clean and beautifully designed the restaurant was. The outdoor seating area surrounded by flowers created a wonderful atmosphere. The best part was the food — every dish was presented beautifully and served individually to each guest. In today’s world, we don’t just look for quantity, but for quality, a personal touch, and excellent service, and Babushka delivered on all fronts. Our waiter, Dima, was incredibly friendly, polite, and professional. The owner, Pasha, was respectful, attentive, and added a touch of humor that made the experience even more enjoyable. He personally greeted everyone and made us feel special. The dancers performing on stage added so much energy and excitement to the evening. They truly elevated the atmosphere, making it feel like a real celebration. The washrooms were spotless and stocked with hand towels, which I really appreciated. The music was just right — lively but not too loud, with a great mix of different cultures and breaks so guests could talk or dance. If you’re looking for outstanding service, top-quality food, and a festive, unforgettable evening, this is the place. Highly recommend!“

“Great atmosphere. Great food.“

“Great staff, always helpful and knowledgeable. Comfortable environment for any and all, great game selection and Tuesday night MTG drafts!“

“Absolutely loved this place! The atmosphere is amazing, with a great mix of games, comfortable seating, and a relaxing vibe. The shisha was fresh, smooth, and lasted a long time with plenty of flavor options to choose from. The staff were friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our visit!“

“I recommend everyone to come out there when they do parties they are polite“

“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.“

“Night was lit. Enjoyed shisha and drinks and food was good too . But the best part is the servers do their job very well . Specially the light skin guy was so helpful as he was bringing everything so quick and also he was smiling all the time no matter how busy he is .“

“The Heart and Soul of the Beaches!
If you’re looking for the quintessential Toronto neighborhood bar, look no further than Castro’s Lounge. It’s cozy, unpretentious, and easily one of the best spots in the East End to grab a pint and actually feel like part of the community.
The atmosphere is what really sets it apart. It’s small and intimate, with the walls covered in fascinating historical photos that give it so much character. Whether you’re stopping in for a quiet afternoon drink or catching some of the incredible local live music in the evening, the vibe is always welcoming and laid-back.
Why it’s a local favorite:
• Incredible Beer Selection: Their craft beer list is massive—one of the best in the city—with plenty of local taps and unique cans.
• The Music: They host live acts constantly (everything from jazz to blues to folk), and there’s never a cover, which is a rare gem these days.
• Vegetarian-Friendly: Their food menu is surprisingly great, especially if you're looking for solid veggie or vegan pub fare.
It’s the kind of place where the staff knows the regulars by name, but they’ll treat you like one even if it’s your first time. A true Toronto institution!“

“An awesome place for golf players to chill and socialize“

“The taste of Mexico is here“

“It's a simple place, but there are good Beers, beautiful people and excellent song. It's an amazing place. You can understand How Brazilian like samba and you can know many good Brazilian people. I loved all. The location is easy to find. Really close to subway. So you have to know this place when you are in Toronto.“

“We had an amazing experience there, great atmosphere, excellent food, and a wonderful service experience. We felt completely at home with the hospitality imparted by the serving staff, especially Tristan, his calm demeanour and attention to detail were not unnoticed by our party.“

“top shelf service and food was amazing“

“The food was amazing, especially the steak absolutely juicy and delicious. The ambiance, the elegance of the place. I loved it.“

“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!“

“food is delicious. Friendly staff“

“I’m going to start by saying the song selection is what got me. We kept thinking of random tracks and somehow they were there, even the older ones people usually joke about and never find. That made the whole room feel loose right away. Also helped that the mics sounded full instead of harsh, so even bad singing came out kind of charming. The place looked tidy too, which matters more than people admit when you’re passing microphones around 🎤“

“My salmon was excellent a little too small, but tasted good“

“Great ambience, solid Gbedu“

“Very chill spot
They serve shisha small snacks and coffee and tear in general
Servers were very nice and changed the coals time to time.
Drinks were also great
Prices are very very fair

Nice spot“

“just WOW! I stopped at the cedar pointe location this afternoon to grab some doubles and they did not disappoint! I've been waiting for someone to open a place that makes delicious doubles in Barrie and I will be going back for sure!“

“It's a cozy little bar with lots of live music by great musicians! The staff are great and there's a good beer and drinks selection.“

“for Shin - Amazing Service!
> I had the pleasure of being served by Shin and she was absolutely wonderful. So nice, kind, helpful, and genuinely lovely, with such a beautiful smile and even more beautiful service. Very professional and attentive, with a great attitude, and she made me feel so comfortable. You can really tell she loves what she does and cares about her customers. Truly a beautiful person inside and out. Highly recommend! Thank you, Shin, for the amazing experience!“

“Amazing food, service and atmosphere.“

“Yesterday, I visited this restaurant with my family. We ordered strawberry margarita and limonana along with some food items. Everything was so presentable and delicious.I recommend to everyone to visit this restaurant once.Definitely,I will visit it again ??“

“Amazing food and very attentive service. We will definitely be back soon

Vegetarian options: They offer vegetarian dishes, all very flavourful

Parking: Right on the Danforth so it’s near subway stations / public transit stops just a short walk away“

“muy buen lugar a relacion de precio calidad y lindo lugar , la atencion muy buena“

“This is a MUST GO TO Restaurant. I went for breakfast on March 20/23. My experience started with the best service from General Manager Gary Anthony. He was friendly, informative, and fast. The breakfast menu has everything. I love Eggs Bennie. While my style was not on the menu, Gary made it happen anyway. THE BEST EGGS BENNIE EVER! Gary recommended the Banana/Orange/Strawberry juice (it says fresh on the menu). I asked if it was "that grocery store brand" that shall not be named here. He said NO, we made it fresh from real fruit in the blender. It was like a smoothie from heaven. I will return often. While I live about 30 - 40 k from this restaurant (I had an appointment near it that morning) - I will be returning again and often. Next time I'm bringing my wife - She'll love it. Thank you Gary.“

“yummy yummy and yummy, everything is awesome, cute coffee“

“一個字 好.............“

“We went to the bar yesterday and loved how clean it was—no weird smells at all! The staff were super friendly. When we first walked in, the music was pretty loud, but they quickly turned it down for us, which was nice. They have karaoke too, and the sound system is awesome. The chicken wings were really tasty! I’ll definitely be back next time. Overall, it was a great experience!“

“Great place to play Billiards its really clean and they use disinfectants to clean the tables and everything else. I enjoyed my time here even before the pandemic and the waiters and staff are great to. The food and drinks were great. Friends liked the place to. Un loc grozav pentru a juca biliard este foarte curat și folosesc dezinfectanți pentru a curăța mesele și orice altceva. Mi-a plăcut timpul petrecut aici chiar înainte de pandemie, iar chelnerii și personalul sunt grozavi. Mâncarea și băuturile au fost grozave. Prietenilor le-a plăcut locul.“

“My husband and I had an enjoyable anniversary dinner on August 5, 2026. Kudos to Head Server, Paul H. and his team. Our entire dining experience was flawless.“

“First time at this place last night and it was pretty fun! The room we had was pretty big considering the amount of people we had in our party. The karaoke machine had awesome selection for English, K-pop and other languages! I will say the microphones didn’t work at first through first 3 songs we did. The dart machine on our room had only one dart that wasn’t broken so if you wanna have people playing the darts you should fix that for sure. And the washrooms were pretty smelly in my opinion. Overall I still had a good time!“

“honestly, 10/10!! everything we ordered was BOMB. my boyfriend and i went tonight and shared a bunch of dishes: the spicy tuna poke, nome fried chicken with sweet chili sauce, grilled short rib, tuna coin roll, bulgogi tacos, and japa burgers. every single thing was delicious, but the grilled short rib was definitely my favourite!! the sauce was UNREAL, and the meat was so tender and easy to eat right off the bone.

we ordered quite a bit of food, but everything was so tasty, and the portions were great for the price. very reasonably priced considering how much food you get! i also tried the passion fruit mojito, which was super fresh and light. you could barely taste the alcohol, which i personally loved!

our server, raymond, was also fantastic! he was very friendly, provided great recommendations, was quick with service, and consistently checked in on us throughout the meal. we sat upstairs, which had a really cozy atmosphere. the only small downside was the bathroom being right in front of some of the tables haha!

overall, we absolutely loved this place and will definitely be back. we’ll be recommending it to everyone. amazing food, great portions, reasonable prices, and excellent service. also, make a reservation as it got busy once we were leaving. can’t wait to come back!!“

“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.“