What is the best recipe for a steady flow of customers? Well Joey's - shops at Don Mills seems to have nailed that formula down as: pretty Girls, a safe menu, and a great patio area that can be taken advantage of during warmer weather. This joint is a trendy and upscale restaurant/bar setup that seems to cater to businessmen during the day and a young crowd at night especially on the patio. I have been here a few times now during various times of the day/night and it seems to always be busy.
On my most recent trip, my buddy and I decided to check this spot out for lunch. We came in and were immediately greeted by a pretty face and brought over to the bar area. After being seated another pretty face came by and offered menus and promptly came back to ask if we wanted a few drinks. They have a standard bar menu with good selection of beer and drinks. There seemed to be a good selection of food but all seemed a bit unhealthy. Not because I am a health freak by any means but just seemed over the top to me. After perusing the menu I decided to order the Ahi Tuna sandwich with sweet potato fries. This sandwich not bad and a solid OK rating. The Tuna was cooked pretty well but the bun seemed a bit overly big for the sandwich overall but just getting picky here. I have had a few other items off the menu and all were just OK I would say. I think what is really notable about this joint is the patio at night. It's a great atmosphere and just popping at night so I give it a lot of credit. I think this establishment realizes that they have nothing fundamentally wrong and charges to prove it. All in all a good place but since it is just an atmosphere place, I would probably venture closer into the city and find more established bars.