JOEY Restaurants Unveils Flagship North American Location on Toronto’s King Street

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Canadian hospitality company to open 34th location on Nov 14 with elevated menu and private dining

TORONTO — Today, JOEY Restaurants proudly announces the grand opening of its 34th location on Toronto’s iconic King Street, in the vibrant financial district. Opening to the public on November 14 at 4PM, this flagship venue is the largest JOEY in North America, spanning 19,000 sq ft in the historical Royal Bank building. With its creative culinary concepts, premium menu options, elegant private dining spaces, and a thoughtfully curated art collection, the Toronto location promises to redefine the dining experience with exclusive offerings.

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“Our mission is to transform guest experiences at our flagship JOEY King Street location,” states Layne Krienke, President of JOEY Restaurant Group. “As a beloved restaurant by Canadians, we’re thrilled to offer an even more elevated experience to Toronto’s downtown core. We look forward to welcoming families, friends, colleagues, and more to enjoy our space.”

Designed to be grand, timeless, and memorable, the restaurant boasts a stunning column-free space with 100 feet of glazed frontage, 30-foot ceilings, and seating for over 550 guests. It features a 100-seat patio with an operable roof and lush landscaping overlooking King Street. A bronze portal from the exterior leads to a space with a feature wine wall, central bar and lounge, and 17-foot-tall olive trees. The dining area offers flexible seating and large spaces for private events, with double height bronze mesh curtains for privacy, and retractable glass walls and TVs. A rich material palette of leather, walnut, ash, and bronze, creates a refined and inviting ambiance. Guests will find commissioned art pieces from North American artists such as Greg Miller, Drew Young and Valerie Capewell. The restaurant also boasts a pickup hub with a separate entrance to accommodate takeout and delivery.

JOEY King Street offers a unique culinary journey and exceptional mixology, led by an award-winning team, including Executive Chef Matthew Stowe, a Top Chef Canada winner, Bar Development Leader Jay Jones, a BC Restaurant Hall of Fame inductee, and Group Sommelier Jason Yamasaki, winner of BC’s Best Sommelier. Guests can expect to experience food and beverage exclusive to the King St location, including:

• Bespoke Champagne Trolley tableside service
• Signature Wood-smoked Old Fashioned, smoked-to-order at the table
• Elevated steak program featuring a 35 Day Dry-Aged Tomahawk.
• Sommelier-selected reserve wine list, featuring one-of-a-kind bottles

Perfect for upcoming holiday celebrations, corporate events, and gatherings of any kind, JOEY King St offers exclusive private dining and bar service experiences tailored to a variety of occasions:

• The Social Experience provides a lively setting where guests can socialize and enjoy interactive food and beverage stations, such as caviar service, or prosciutto and fresh baked rosemary focaccia, alongside hot pass canapés and stunning platters, all while observing chefs in action.
• The Globally Inspired Experience offers a multi-course set menu, allowing guests to personalize each course or transform it into a tasting journey complemented by JOEY’s award-winning wine selection.
• The Family-Style Experience invites guests to enjoy an intimate lunch or dinner around the table, featuring shared plates, wine pouring, and a steakhouse menu.

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Guests are encouraged to make a reservation online and sign up for JOEY King Street’s e-newsletter for exclusive information and first access to reservations. See below for detailed restaurant hours and follow @joeyrestaurants on Instagram to stay up to date on the JOEY King Street opening details, including upcoming events and more.

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HOURS:
Sunday – Tuesday: 11AM – 1AM
Wednesday – Saturday: 11AM – 2AM

ADDRESS:
20 King St W, Toronto, ON M5H 1C4

About JOEY Restaurants
Founded in Canada in 1992, JOEY Restaurants is an award-winning, globally inspired brand with a collection of elevated yet comfortable restaurants. JOEY Restaurants’ thoughtfully crafted menu features recipes representing cuisine and hospitality standards from across the globe, curated from journeys by the brand’s leadership and culinary teams. From fire-torched sushi and premium cuts of steak to comforting bowls, burgers and handhelds, JOEY Restaurants is committed to blending local culture with innovative and fresh techniques, resulting in delicious harmony of ingredients. JOEY Restaurants’ globe-trotting team of chefs consists of a three-time James Beard House guest chef, an Iron Chef from Japan, a Bocuse d’Or veteran competitor, and Top Chef Canada winner Matthew Stowe, Executive Chef at JOEY Restaurants. Any of JOEY Restaurants’ dishes can artfully pair with the characters of the bar menu, including wine selections from JOEY’s in-house sommelier Jason Yamasaki, and handcrafted cocktails, from a Spicy Passion Fruit Margarita with serrano pepper-infused tequila to a sweet Real Peach Bellini with a signature rum blend, real peach molasses, sparkling wine and Sangria. Each JOEY Restaurant location is unique, but they all have plenty in common: great food, lively environments, and exceptional dining experiences. JOEY King St will be the brand’s 34^th location across North America. To learn more, visit joeyrestaurants.com.

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