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Joy Bistro Bar

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Address:
884 Queen Street East
Toronto, ON M4M 1J3

Neighborhood:
Midtown / Uptown

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Cuisine:
Comfort Food

Price: CAN$30 and under

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Joy Bistro Bar Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.joybistro.com
Email: info@joybistro.com
Phone: (416) 465-8855
Hours of Operation: Brunch: Saturday & Sunday: 8:00am - 4:00pm; Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 4:00pm; Dinner: Nightly: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Payment Options: MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Counter Seating, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Catering: Joy caters all-sized functions from office lunches to ten-course receptions. We work with clients to create a custom menu that reflects their individuality and preferences. We do off-site catering anywhere in the GTA as well as on-site catering at OverJoy, our sumptuous second-floor lounge, which accommodates 65 for dinner or 100+ for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres.
Special Events & Promotions: Joy Bistro Bar may be booked out for events of many sizes. We have a bistro that seats 80 with a licensed capacity of 120, a bar with a capacity of 60, 2 ground level patios with capacities of 40 and 114, and a second floor terrace patio that is perfect for small intimate parties of 16 or less. Please fill out the event form below and we will contact you within 24 hours to help you plan your event.

Getting there

Cross Street: Logan Ave
Parking: Street Parking

A word from Joy Bistro Bar

Joy Bistro is the cornerstone of the newly hot Queen Street East strip. With its cozy feel and candlelit warmth, Joy delivers a diverse menu with generous portions, modest prices and big, big flavors. A curved, red granite bar completes the look. Service is friendly, knowledgeable and unpretentious.… Believe it or not, this gem morphs seamlessly from breakfast/brunch to lunch and into dinner. For dinner, don't miss the succulent, slow-roasted lamb shank. Wine lovers rejoice! Joy boasts a simple, but solid wine list with many bottles, unbelievably, under $30.Continued

Joy Bistro Bar

3.9

38 CAN$30 and under restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerNeighborhood Gem

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41 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

41 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

neighborhood gem(28)
fit for foodies(15)
good for groups(12)

romantic(11)
special occasion(11)
great for lunch(8)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (41)

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Good food, friendly atmosphere.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 28/03/2012

2009

Dined on 28/03/2012

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Good food, friendly atmosphere. A gem in Leslieville."

Dined on 28/03/2012

2009

Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Food was just OK

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 21/03/2012

2010

Dined on 21/03/2012

2010

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We both ordered from the $30 Prix Fixe menu. Soup & Salad apps were ok, braised ribs were not very flavourful but cod main was tasty served on a bed of mediocre risotto. Service was good, but food took a very long time to arrive (30 min between apps and mains) This wasn't a big deal for us because we weren't in a hurry, but other tables were noticeably perturbed. Next time we're in the area we'll find another place to try."

Dined on 21/03/2012

2010

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Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

Won't be back

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 16/03/2012

2008

Dined on 16/03/2012

2008

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The ambiance and location are great and the food was pretty good but the service was kind of terrible. Our waitress was very friendly but the service was ridiculously slow. It took a long time for her to come and take our order, what seemed like forever for our food to come and we actually had to stand up and start putting on our jackets to get the bill, even though we asked for it 10 minutes earlier. We were there to celebrate some good news and the bad service pretty much ruined our evening. We were also considering holding our upcoming wedding reception there but not anymore..."

Dined on 16/03/2012

2008

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Impressive Service

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/03/2012

2006

Dined on 04/03/2012

2006

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Though my friend had been to Joy Bistro several times, it was my first visit. Quite impressive with the service... Everyone there was friendly and attentive that evening. My appetizer (Calamari) was great - lightly battered, moist, tender and the dipping added an extra zing; though the prime rib could be better with my preference of medium rare (than medium well on one side). Definitely will come back again and explore their menu."

Dined on 04/03/2012

2006

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great Prefix Menu and $25

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 17/02/2012

2012

Dined on 17/02/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Great Prefix Menu and $25 Dollar Corkage!"

Dined on 17/02/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

love this place. It's our

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 14/02/2012

2009

Dined on 14/02/2012

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"love this place. It's our favourite place for special occaisions"

Dined on 14/02/2012

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Upstairs room a great winter

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 10/02/2012

2008

Dined on 10/02/2012

2008

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Upstairs room a great winter dining spot - far from doors and cold drafts. Menu covers all the bases and dishes are well executed."

Dined on 10/02/2012

2008

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

I was there during Winterlicious,

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/02/2012

2009

Dined on 03/02/2012

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I was there during Winterlicious, so they were quite busy, and we had to wait a long time for our food, but the waiter was very apologetic and honest about the delay. The food was good, and the restaurant looks really nice after the makeover."

Dined on 03/02/2012

2009

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Kudos to the Chef!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/02/2012

2009

Dined on 02/02/2012

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Attentive Staff, Wonderful food. Not my first time there and won't be my last."

Dined on 02/02/2012

2009

Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

A Great Restaurant on Queen East

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 01/02/2012

2008

Dined on 01/02/2012

2008

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"En"joy"ed this restaurant very much.I liked the look of this place-from the inside and out-very relaxing and comfortable with the stone walls but a little more upscale with the tablecloths and chandeliers. We went during Winterlicious and had their prix fixe menu. I had the tomato/red pepper soup(delish)as a starter and the pork dish as an entree(also very tasty). Good size portions. For dessert, I had their cheesecake-I love to bake and this one was right on the mark.Service was friendly and unintrusive. I shall return."