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| - Joey Don Mills used to be my go to dinner location. Great food, service, vibe. Over the past few months I have had 5 visits of which 3 were bad (bad enough for me to complain and in general, I'm not a complainer...), 1 was ok, and my visit yesterday was AWFUL.
Although I'd agree with some reviewers about the portion sizes for apps (particularly the calamari which is a small pile of dime sized rings topped off with 2 asparagus spears), that's not where Joey Don Mills lost the stars for me, it's in the service which is vastly inconsistent.
My experience last night was awful and completely ruined my night. While waiting at the bar for a table to open up I was asked to leave my visa in the till to start a tab (I know that isn't protocol and sat back and watched as I was the only one asked). Management apologized and shook their heads in disbelief... They told me that there was no reason for her to ask me to leave my credit card in the till. Like... REALLY?! When going out to dinner you pay later, without putting your house up for collateral. That was some clear discrimination.
Then I get a text that my table has finally opened up meanwhile I have a plate of calamari, 2 glasses of wine, 2 glasses of water... There's only 2 of us. So I go to the hostess to get the table and let her know that I have a plate and drinks at the bar. She told me point blank to go get them. Then added unless you need my help. I politely declined and we carried our purses, wine, water and calamari across the restaurant (everyone was staring) (can't blame them tho, we looked ridic and I almost dropped the plate twice).
After being seated at our table everything was pretty lacklustre. Our empty plates just sat there on the table with waitstaff walking by. After flailing my arms for a lengthy period of time, I eventually called out a few times before getting my waiters attention to bring the bill.
I did get some $ off the bill and a GC, but my time is precious and my night was ruined.
So unfortunate, but it looks like we are gonna have to cross Joey off our fav list.
Joey Don Mills... It's over. Sorry, not sorry.
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