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JOEY Rideau, Ottawa, ON

JOEY Rideau

4.5
4.5
165 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Contemporary American
50 Rideau St 106, Ottawa, ON K1N 9J7

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 96 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for happy hour
JOEY Restaurants marries iconic hospitality with a handcrafted, locally and globally-inspired menu from award-winning chefs, to bring an unparalleled guest experience. Instead of just one chef, JOEY has a whole team of celebrated Executive Chefs bringing you an experience you can't get anywhere else. Located in Ottawa’s historic downtown, the updated turn-of-the-century design boasts a theater kitchen, chef’s table seating, sushi bar, wrap-around lounge and patio.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Canadian, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 11:00 am–1:00 am Happy Hour Daily 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Mon–Thu, Sun 9:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Our dedicated event teams are here to cater to your every need and make any occasion memorable, allowing you to relax and fully enjoy the moment. Let our expertise and attention to detail turn your vision into a flawless reality. For more information visit our website at https://www.joeyrestaurants.com/private-events
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    ByWard Market
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

What 165 people are saying

JOEY Rideau reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Ottawa

    Most Booked

  • Ottawa

    Hot spot

  • Ottawa

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
JOEY Rideau offers a vibrant atmosphere with "excellent food" and "attentive service." Diners appreciate the diverse menu, featuring favorites like lettuce wraps and steak sushi. Some guests noted slow service during busy times, but the restaurant remains a top choice for its "fantastic ambiance" and "friendly staff."

165 Reviews
  1. Valerie

    Las Vegas21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was excellent. Food was very good. Drinks are very pricey. We could easily converse at our table of 4, so not too noisy.

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  2. Kathryn

    Montreal3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and ambience were nice but service was awful. The hostess pointed out when I should go instead of walking me there. Our server didn’t say hello or welcome or introduce herself - she just showed up three or four times and said « are you ready to order » . They changed servers a few times so part of our order was missed and we had to ask twice before cancelling it because it was too late and the second server didn’t enter it in to the system either.

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  3. Jasmine

    Toronto1 review

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Our reservation was at 8:30. We were there at 8:20 and they had us wait until 8:50 before seating us. The hosts sat everyone before us even people who came in later. Then when our food came I ordered the classic steak and my steak was not hot. It was obvious that it was sitting on the table for a while before being served to me. I asked for a hotter steak and the waitress said “So you want it really hot?” in a mocking tone. I expect the food I get at an expensive restaurant to be very hot yes. After they heated up my steak it was dry and difficult to swallow. Overall this is the worst Joeys location I’ve been to.

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  4. Nathalie

    Ottawa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Un de nos restaurants préférés. De l’entrée au dessert, nous ne sommes jamais déçus. Le steak avec raviolis de homard et crevettes est divin. Le demi verre de bulles à l’arrivée est une belle attention qui commence agréablement la soirée. Je recommande de réserver pendant les heures élevées d’achalandage.
    JOEY RideauResponded on April 30, 2025
    Hi Nathalie, Thank you for the 5 stars! I'm glad to hear we hit the mark for you. We hope to have you back in soon! Please reach out in the future if you require assistance with a reservation! Léonie Wolbert Guest Service Manager

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  5. Alison VIP

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time at Joey. We visited from Montreal Excellent food and plating, service was very attentive. Atmosphere was beautiful, individual bathrooms were amazing. Very clean. We will go back and wish they would open a Joey in Montreal!
    JOEY RideauResponded on April 30, 2025
    Hi Alison, Thank you for the 5 stars! I'm glad to hear we hit the mark for you. We hope to have you back in soon! Please reach out in the future if you require assistance with a reservation! Léonie Wolbert Guest Service Manager

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  6. Anne

    Montreal1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellente nourriture, excellent service et super ambiance. Je recommande fortement.
    JOEY RideauResponded on April 25, 2025
    Hi Anne, Thank you for the 5 stars! I'm glad to hear we hit the mark for you. We hope to have you back in soon! Please reach out in the future if you require assistance with a reservation! Léonie Wolbert Guest Service Manager

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  7. Udai

    London1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The location and environment of the restaurant is really good, but food is just average, it is not worth the quality in contrast to this price.

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  8. Rob VIP

    Montreal29 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was ok, but the service was only fair. We got our wine 3/4 way through our main. This might of affected the we felt about the food.

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  9. Ashley

    Toronto1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We made a reservation for 7pm, we did not get seated until 7:40. When we asked why we were being made to wait the hostess said "we had a lot of walk-ins". I think it's unacceptable to make someone who has a reservation wait 40 minutes to sit at their table.

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  10. Dinko

    Ottawa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to Joey on Saturday evening. It was busy. Waited several minute to be seated but it is normal for busy restaurant. The waiter was attentive and helpful. The food was delicious and serve on time. Good experience.
    JOEY RideauResponded on April 21, 2025
    Hi Dinko, Thank you for the 5 stars! I'm glad to hear we hit the mark for you. We hope to have you back in soon! Please reach out in the future if you require assistance with a reservation! Léonie Wolbert Guest Service Manager

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FAQs

JOEY Rideau offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (613) 680-5639.

JOEY Rideau is rated 4.5 stars by 165 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 96 times today
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50 Rideau St 106, Ottawa, ON K1N 9J7

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    ByWard Market
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 11:00 am–1:00 am Happy Hour Daily 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Mon–Thu, Sun 9:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Canadian, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Our dedicated event teams are here to cater to your every need and make any occasion memorable, allowing you to relax and fully enjoy the moment. Let our expertise and attention to detail turn your vision into a flawless reality. For more information visit our website at https://www.joeyrestaurants.com/private-events
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