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| - I went to Josos's with my family last weekend. There are 2 seatings, 630 pm and 930pm, and the place was PACKED. 630 felt a bit early, but once we arrived and ate a long, leisurely dinner I understood why they do this.
Make a reservation if you want to eat at Joso's!
Joso's is known for having fresh seafood and many say it's as close to a European seafood place as you will find in Toronto. The server comes out with a platter of pre- cooked fish and tells you about each piece, which is a nice touch, though a bit of an information over load. The fish are cooked simply with salt and lemon and the outcome is fantastic!
We had:
The grilled octopus - OMG get this! SIMPLY AMAZING! tender and perfectly seasoned.
The smoked trout - if you like smoked fish, get this!
Oysters - YES
The Branzino - this fish is served whole on the bone. I ate it with ease, very little bone got in the way. the flavour was incredible, flaky and light, not at all fishy.
The Cod- very rich and tasty.
Lamb chops - tasty, but I suggest getting fish here.
Deep fried Calamari and octopus - this comes with a marinera sauce, not tzatsiki. Just thought I'd mention it, as my brother was a bit disappointed.
The Risotto with the mushrooms - This was a bit disappointing. The menu boasts their risottos take 25 minutes to prepare, and the price is not cheap. However in my opinion the risotto was nothing special and tasted like it had been made with cream of mushroom soup. Everyone at the table ate it, though no one wanted to take home the leftovers. In fact, this review is four stars because of the risotto.
For desert we had a small creme brule and chocolate mousse. it was my birthday and they turned the lights out and made the entire floor of the restaurant join them in singing happy birthday. Nice touch.
Joso's has been around for decades, which is reflected in the decor. Every inch of the walls are covered with memorabilia of celebrities who dined there, and fishing related stuff. It's not trendy or chic, but if you're going somewhere with your family, Joso's is an excellent choice. The food is tasty, and the service is prompt.
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