Was pleasantly surprised by this place. Given that it us in the most touristy part of The City it's a place worth checking out. If your not ordering food you have to sit at the bar which is first come first served seating. We ordered appetizers to be able to have a table near the band. Calamari came grilled with a …

Absolutely hate this place.... Be warned if you go there with a teambuy deal... They give you a menu that's 25% more expensive than the regular menu and also has less selection.... Ended up paying the same amount that I would have paid if I wouldn't have had a teambuy deal... Food was mediocre at best …

Went Sunday night for a friends birthday so we were quite a large group (10+ people). This was my first Time here and my initial thoughts was it was a cute small place with great live music. However, I have never seen such unprofessional, horrible customer service. Not only did our waitress take more than …

A great find on King West! We have been in twice now and this restaurant has yet to disappoint. We had steaks that were sizzling and perfectly cooked. This place makes mashed potatoes taste unbelievably good. The drinks were interesting and unique. Service was very good. We left before the music started, but we plan to go back this summer.

I went here last week as I had a Travelzoo coupon. I have been to this place a few times before..but not recently. I remember it being much better than what it is now. I remember the last time I had this scrumptious dill lobster pasta dish...my mouth just waters thinking about it! This time I didn't really find …

Cool Jazz Club, bit cramped

In a street full of restaurants, this one stands out. The service was quick and the food was amazing. We sampled apps and deserts along with our entrees and nothing fell short of wonderful. The live entertainment was a treat as well. My only down side was we felt like sardines, the couple next to us may as well have... more

Good meal, service and atmosphere

We enjoyed our stop here. It was like a slightly upscale bar/grill type feel to it. The food itself was fine and the waiter was very nice. We did like the blues performer in the background. We went for an earlier meal and it was not too crowded.

Great Vibe

Stopped by here for a few drinks and were we ever surprised, live band playing and a pretty good drink selection.

Bad

Walking down this street, it's hard to choose a place. We chose wrong.
My husband ordered a Hendrick's martini and got a Cosmo. When the server returned with the Hendricks, it had olives in it. The server did not know or the bar tender didn't.
The pulled pork appetizer was pretty flavorful, but small.
The 10 oz sirloin was actually... more

Great Lunch at Joe Mama's

My workmates and I went to Joe Mama's for lunch today and we really enjoyed the food and service. My steak was just the way I like it. My daughter really enjoyed the seafood pasta, lots of seafood in it. We recommend it for sure.

Excellent Food

Oh my! I just loved this place. I was able to walk right in and get a seat. I had just finished my open bus tour so I was hungry and ready to eat! The food was excellent. I ordered the ribs and shrimp dinner that was absolutely filling! It came with a side of potatoes, corn and broccoli. So... more

Horrible Service

I'm surprised this establishment has stayed open so long. There is no exaggeration in the reviews about the terrible service. Be forewarned.

Late night music and snacks

I went in for some late night snacks and a few drinks after a Raptors game. It was a busy and fun place. The band was great and very interactive with the crowd. I ordered some cajun chicken skewers, they were awsome. It was fairly large pieces of chcken with great spices. The food and atmosphere was good. However, the... more

Great Food

Can't go wrong with the Steak and Shrimp, grilled and seasoned to perfection. Portions are just the right size; enjoyed the jazz band. If you are in town, you should stop by here for good food, drinks, and great music.

Drinks & Jazz just average

Service was average, nothing special, we just had drinks and listened to jazz band play loudly, the hotel we sated at recommended this place. We did not eat here as we weren't hungry.

Good food and good location

We had dinner here before the theatre. It was so handy.....right across the street from the theatre. The food was very good.....well cooked. The wait staff did not give us much attention but they were quite busy. They did not check back to see if all was well. Fortunately, we were happy with our meal. They did not offer any... more

Really disappointed, and I give good reviews to McDonalds, so that tells you something

I had read some great reviews on this restaurant, and was quite excited to try it. We were going to a show and thought this would be the perfect start to the evening. We arrived early and the restaurant was fairly empty maybe 8 people in the whole place. The decor is really cool. Atmosphere was nice. Service was horrible.... more

Screwed us on the bill and couldn't care less about our friend's allergy

Girl's night out started here and ended terribly.
We had an allergy in our party and our waitress was not very concerned or accommodating to account for this. Despite our inquiries, she brought an item to the table that most of us were sharing and we had to make a point of asking her if there was any egg in... more

Go for the food, stay for the entertainment

On our first night in toronto, we were a little overwhelmed with all the choices there were on King Street. We ended up at Joe Mamas and glad we did. Our food was excellent and so was the service. Both the chicken and ribs dishes were great. The price person was moderate and in line with most anything you find... more

Drinks after UFC Toronto

Joe mamas was a great spot to enjoy some drinks with friends. If you want to enjoy some really good live music you must visit Joe Mamas. They had a fantastic Motown-R&B Band playing. They sang everything from Marvin Gaye to Prince.; Very entertaining and convenient location.

Best place on king for a good hang, live music and great food

Went to Joe Mamas on Saturday with a group of friends for a birthday. We sat at the bar and enjoyed their specialty martinis and 1/2 price apps before the band came on. The place was packed and the energy was at an all time high when the band came on at 10pm. Everyone enjoyed themselves.
The back of the... more

nicely cooked steak

Joe Mamas was lots of fun for my wife and I before going to a show across the street. We were looking for a dinner spot on a Friday night at 6:30pm and this was the only place on this part of King that looked to have room...(foreshadow)
I had an excellent local brew (Steam Whistle??) and my wife had... more

Excellent

Great steak, delicious ribs, friendly service - couldn't fault it. We ate pretty early so the atmosphere was a bit flat but it was filling up as we left. Would definitely recommend giving it a go.

Great place for post theater drinks on Thursday nights

Go to this place for an after show drink on Thursdays. The have live music and very decent martinis for $5. Our bartender turned martini making into an art!

Good food, nice atmosphere

Had catfish sticks as appetizer and for my entree had half rack of ribs and grilled shrimp (with grilled veggies and mashed potatoes). Delicious! Service was great and at night there's live music. We came one evening since we couldn't find a lounge to go to and there was a $10 cover to get in. Not sure if they charge... more

Great entertainment

We didn't go for the food. We just wanted to hang out and had no idea we would have such a great time. Great live band...sorry forgot their name. Nice bartender and they were not skimpy on the drinks...they are expensive...or at least from an American's point of view...but worth it. This is a great place to hang out and... more

Bad food, worse service

If you want great service, friendly staff, good portions and fantastic flavours ..... then this is not the place to eat.
The server was condescending and actually rolled his eyes when we asked a question. No welcome, no smile .... took our order .... delivered our food and not to be seen again until he dropped the bill.
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Horrible service, so-so food

Went to eat here before a concert because the ambiance looked pretty cool and I like Italian food. We received our initial drinks and placed our orders. We were not approached again for 50 minutes, and that's because we stopped someone to where our salads and appetizers were. Our appetizer finally came out and we had still not been offered... more

bad food

really bad food. it was a huge waste of money. tasteless and flavorless. service was ok. there are far better places to eat at on king street west.

Food is really good, service is a hit and miss

The food is good and it is not the regular North American menu. Depending on the band and live music you do not understand your own word, it can be very noisy but great atmosphere.

No Mama

Just left Joe Mamas with a group of 8 for lunch, we were the only people there when we arrived and ordered promptly. We were made to wait for 45 minutes for our meal and received attitude from the,under skilled, waitress. We asked several times for our meal as we had to get back. We noticed that others around us... more

Nice place

The food at this place is excellent, so is the music, but it's so loud that you cannot go there and expect to be able to have conversation with anyone. Also, when you place an order, the waitress cannot hear you so you pretty much have to point on the menu as to what you want to order. That's the... more

Really great steak

We'd been to Joe Mama's a few years ago on another trip to Toronto and I remembered having a really good steak there, so we decided on a return visit. We weren't disappointed! Cool decor (love the art-glass light fixtures!), live music (a little loud, but that's what you get with live music), and the tenderloin, although pricey, is to... more

Joe Mama's fantastic

The food was great, not too much salt or seasoning. There was live band playing old school R&B. Had the banana cheesecake and it was the best. One of the best and unique restaurant and Lounge in toronto.

Great Food, Great Band & Great Atmosphere

I absolutely loved Joe Mama's Restaurant in downtown Toronto. Very lively happening place on a Saturday evening with great food, great band and the atmosphere was awesome. Staff was very friendly and welcoming.
I'll be going back for sure!
Lori

One of my worst restaurant experiences

Went to Joe Mama's restaurant tonight on restaurant row on King Street. Ordered a seafood salad and got a house. Had to send it back. Ordered a baked potato and got served mash because they had run out of baked potatoes (yet didn't ask us if we wanted something else). "Steamed vegetables" side weren't fresh and looked like they came... more

Always consistent. Best Breakfast stop

Cora's will always serve up a delicious, healthy, fruit filled breakfast with exceptional quality, service and food. Something for everyone.

Great atmosphere, overall okay

My friends and I stopped in for a late lunch on a whim. It is a cool environment, nice lighting. We were the only ones there at the time. The waiter was prompt and friendly. The general consensus of the food was that it was okay to good. I found it to be overpriced but that is a matter of... more

overpriced food & terrible service

Food is way overpriced for what they offer. It's supposed to be southern style food, but we found everything was just soaked in way too much over-the-counter type sauces. The service was probably the worst the group of us (5) have experienced at any restaurant. They were empty inside and refused to seat the five of us inside because we... more

Average Fair... on a street with many choices

We were in Toronto for the weekend and decided to browse up and down King St for a restaurant on Saturday evening... we decided on Joe Mamas. Like most places prior to the dinner rush, they had a staff member streetside showing the menu, and we liked what we say and decided it would be our dinner spot.
We came... more

I just can't think of anything clever to say

Everything about this place is fantastic, including the music and customers!!!! My favorite spot to chill with my close friends. The food is good and because most of my visits, I am not alone, the option go for the platters they have on the menu. Enough portion for a fun group and very well done " ALWAYS". Is not a... more

Fun spot, great bartender

Just walked in to check out the place while searching for dinner spots and we had a few drinks at the bar. Drinks were good and the bartender was fun and gave us other suggestions on places to check out in the area.
We would have probably stayed to eat there but they were hammered by a bachelorette party of... more

Okay - a little too pricey

This was a fun place to go with a group. The food was okay - some dishes looked much better than others - but I felt it was more expensive than it needed to be for what you got.
Service was good, live music was fun.
If I was in the area again, I'd opt to go somewhere else.

Great southern-style food

Great, tasty back ribs. Lovely collard greens (other veggies available of course, but it's seldom that you can get collard greens in Toronto). Superb and friendly service.
We primarily chose Joe Mama's for its food and its location near the theatres. Having read some of the reviews, we were a bit concerned, especially as we were not part of the... more

Great live music

Great trio was there the night we went, great atmosphere, not overpriced.

Grey Hairs not appreciated

I made reservations for dinner before going to "War Horse" . The reservations were made for 6:30. Upon arriving, they did not have my reservation on hand. But were still able to "fit us in". L*
The teenie bopper who seated us, say they were extremely busy, and no larger tables were available, so she put us at the very... more

Poor music on Non saturdays

we were not able to secure a table for the saturday night music fest, the food seemed great, but the wait was terrible (2 hrs), so they recommended that we go to their sister location down the block - which turned out to be excellent - but came here back again on sunday - boy didnt feel like the same... more

Live Jazz with a side of great food

My hubby and I just happened to walk past this restaurant and were drawn in by the music. Joe Mama's is a cozy restaurant with exceptional food and an inviting atmosphere. They had a live band there playing a variety of tunes from current hip-hop instrumentals to classical jazz numbers. My hubby and I ordered off of a delectible menu... more

Best eating /live music venue

Spent 2 nights in Joes and enjoyed both immensely. !st up was the jazz on Sundayand the music tends to get more RnB / Motoen as the week goes on. Not too be missed !

Will definitely go back

Great atmosphere, great food!!!
Made a trip a few months back. It was not my first visit there. During this trip, had the steak n' shrimp dinner and battered shrimp as my appetizer while my girl had the cornmeal crusted catfish.
Turned out to be a great night. From the service, the food, the live entertainment... everything was a "win"... more

Great Music, Good Atmosphere, Okay food, service poor

The place is pretty, the menu sounds delicious, the food is okay, the staff are friendly, the quality of service is not so good, the music is great, the dance floor is tiny.
We made reservations for my moms birthday, there was me, my husband and my mom. Reservations were made with no problems and table was ready for us... more

Awesome Experience

We went on a Saturday night, live band was awesome. Had a wonderful time, excellent service!! The food prices are what is expected in the theater district of Toronto. Highly reccommended.

not worth it

The atmosphere is nice and the decor interesting. We were there on a Saturday night and after 9pm a live band was playing, which was very good in fact. I was impressed.
The food however, was disappointing. It wasn't bad, it just wasn't worth it. First of all, being a Cajun/creole type place, a lot of the food is pretty... more