JOEY Chinook - Calgary

Met friends for drinks and lunch at Joey Chinook and were met by some of the highest service levels ever. There is a choice of rooftop or restaurant and not having a reservation was not a problem at all. The servers were well presented, friendly and attentive. The drinks list is good with a wide range and good value for money. Diverse menu from light bites through full meals. The quality was fantastic and the food enjoyed immensely by all. We went back the next day for a few drinks after work and the experience was the same. Can't recommend it enough.

In the short time this restaurant was closed, they have completely revamped the entire main floor. Taking out the banquets, removing the carpet making the entire restaurant appear so much bigger.A friend and I went for dinner only four days after they had reopened. What a pleasure to spend an evening in this welcoming space. The staff were attentive and the food was excellent. We shared a delicious Indian lentil appetizer and then we both had steaks which were done to perfection. Everything was delicious and we would return especially as the roof top patio will be open this weekend.p

The food is still good but since the renovation the restaurant is extremely noisy now. They try to make it louder with the music which only makes it worse. They took out the wall that seperated the bar from the dining room which did make it brighter but now you can barely have a conversation with your guests. The salmon was very nice, the steak frites was okay. I think the food is not as good as it was prior to the renovation, but that seems the case with a lot of restaurants these days. The beef sandwhich and the butter chicken were good as well. I always think the overall feel or ambiance of a restaurant is almost as important as the food and service and it seems most restaurants miss that part of the package.

The fish tacos and the paella are excellent. Can be noisy and crowded, make a reservation if desired. Rooftop is great on a sunny day.

We usually stop into Joey Chinook at least 2-3 times each month for lunch - especially on a Saturday or Sunday shopping trip to the mall. We were glad to hear that Joey is once again open for business.We generally sit in the bar area as we really enjoy the company and service from the staff in here. On our recent visit we decided to try out the newly opened patio.It didn't seem like much had been done on the patio - especially considering the full revamp of the restaurant/bar area. Our service was okay. Definitely not what we have come to know at the former Joey's. Food was good -- we both had salads.There were a lot of new servers on the patio - so I'm sure over time things will improve. Though - I think we will go back to the bar area next time.