JOEY
Restaurant made its California debut on December 4, 2015 at The Village at Westfield Topanga. Since 1992, the restaurant chain has made its way south from Canada along
with three locations in Washington along the way. The cuisine is Modern-American
with touches of Canadian flare as well. You will see this in some of the menu
items below. Executive Chef Chris Mills leads the culinary team and sources
local businesses, farmers, and suppliers for a regionally sourced menu.
The
interior is very warm yet has an artistically earthy feel. The dining room uses
dark wood to maintain a steakhouse-like feel. The kitchen is glass-encased so
you can see everything that goes on from the sushi station, the grill line,
rotisserie, to the liquid nitrogen ice cream.
The patio area uses lighter wood
and earthy tones along with the intertwining trees and contemporary shaded
design. The service is friendly and attentive.
Blueberry Mojito ($13.25) is back for the summer! It
is made with blueberry vodka, fresh blueberries, lime juice, organic cane
syrup, and mint. This beautifully stunning libation has hues of purple, blue
and green. The taste is refreshing and but is not too strong. It is an
excellent drink for summer. Rating: 4.5/5
Grilled Spanish Octopus ($14.50) is citrus glazed and
served with sun-dried olives atop a fennel and grapefruit salad. The octopus
has a smoky flavor and tender texture. The vegetables contribute a crispy,
refreshing texture. It has a very spring/summer feel to it. But the octopus portion
is a little small for the price. Rating: 4/5
Duck Poutine ($13.50) is duck confit, peppercorn
gravy, and cheese curds atop thick-cut fries. This is a poutine you might find
in a Canadian poutinerie. The thick gravy lovingly clings to the fries with
ease. The big gooey cheese curds are creamy and salty. The duck confit is rich
and a little crispy like carnitas. Rating: 4.8/5
The Butcher’s Sandwich ($18) is made with shaved
slow-roasted beef, smoky au jus, crispy onions, Dijon, and rosemary salt. The
sliced roasted beef is beefy and tender as can be. The beefy flavor works well
with the Dijon mustard. The baguette holds up well to the juices of from the
beef and even when dipping in the au jus. The au jus is beefy and adds a
richness to the sandwich. The fries are crispy like potato sticks, like French fries
meets kettle chips. Rating: 4.8/5
Rotisserie Bistro Plate ($19.50) is made with their
signature chicken that is brined for 24 hours for maximum moisture and then
spit-roasted hourly to perfection. The seasoning on the chicken is amazing with
savory and herbaceous notes! The chicken is tender and juicy. The gravy is
fantastic with a rich chicken flavor – great for dipping the chicken and fries
in. The cole slaw is creamy like something you would have on a picnic. Rating:
4.5/5
Spun Daily Ice Cream is made to order. Liquid nitrogen
(which is -321°F) is combined with a house made ice cream base. When the liquid
nitrogen hits the ice cream base, it freezes instantly, producing extremely small
ice crystals. The end product is the smoothest and creamiest ice creams you’ll
ever have. Flavors include Tahitian vanilla, double chocolate, maple,
strawberry, and salted caramel.
Spun Daily Double Chocolate Ice Cream ($6) has a deep
rich chocolate flavor. It has a dark chocolate liqueur quality about it. It has
a luxurious texture and I would not be surprised if they used a high quality
cacao for the intense flavor. Rating: 4.8/5
Spun Daily Salted Caramel Ice Cream ($6) has more of a
caramel flavor. It is just slightly salted. It tastes like a custard or crème brulee
in ice cream form. Maybe a light sprinkle of salt flakes would push it more to
the salted caramel realm. Rating: 4.5/5
If you’re looking for something new, JOEY Restaurants
is a great place to eat and relax on a summer’s evening.
Atmosphere: 5 out of 5 stars
Décor: 5 out of 5 stars
Service: 5 out of 5 stars
Food: 5 out of 5 stars
6344 Topanga Canyon Blvd.
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
+1.818.340.5639
Hours: Monday through
Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m., Sunday from 11 a.m. to 12 a.m.
Parking: $10 valet in front of
restaurant; Self-parking structure: first hour is free, $1/hour for up to 5
hours, $14 after 5th hour, $14 lost ticket charge, JOEY provides
validation.
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