Restaurant · in Edmonton · ⭐ 9.7/10 · 11870 reviews
Address: 9911 19 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6M 1M4
JOEY South Common: Steak, Sushi and a Little Theatre
Some restaurants pick a lane; JOEY South Common paves four of them. Steak beside sushi, butter chicken beside burgers — the globally minded menu should not work, and yet this South Edmonton Common dining room has spent years proving it does, plate after polished plate. Among the malls and big-box marquees of the retail district, it reads as a genuine occasion restaurant.
The Story
The brand is a Fuller family production: Jeff Fuller — son of Earls founder Leroy “Bus” Fuller — opened the first Joey Tomato’s Kitchen in Calgary in 1992 as a humble pasta house. Executive chef Chris Mills then steered the kitchen around the world, layering in Japanese, Southeast Asian and steakhouse influences until the pasta joint had become one of Canada’s defining premium-casual dining rooms. South Common carries that evolution in full.
What to Order
Start with a sushi roll or the seared tuna, then commit: steak frites done properly, the beloved blackened chicken, or a bowl when lunch calls for something lighter. Salads here are main-course serious, the truffle fries are communal property, and the dessert list rewards those who save room. Servers steer confidently — ask and follow.
The Space
A sleek, low-lit room where the lounge glows like a hotel bar and the dining side keeps enough hush for conversation. White plates, dark wood, staff who move like they have somewhere important to be — it is casual dining wearing a very good blazer.
Who It’s For
Date nights that started as shopping trips, girlfriends’ dinners, family celebrations, and business lunches that need to impress without stiffness.
Good to Know
Should we book ahead? For dinner, especially Friday to Sunday, yes; lunch is easier.
What’s the signature dish? Regulars split between the steak frites and the blackened chicken — ordering both for the table settles it.
Is it good for celebrations? Very — staff handle birthdays and anniversaries with practised charm.
Are there lighter options? Yes: bowls, salads and sushi keep it fresh rather than heavy.
What’s the dress code? None enforced — smart casual matches the room’s mood best.
Opening hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 11:00–00:00 |
| Tuesday | 11:00–00:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:00–00:00 |
| Thursday | 11:00–00:00 |
| Friday | 11:00–01:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00–01:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00–00:00 |
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Reviews last updated: 2026-06-30 18:48:19
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A wonderful lunch on the patio. Rebecca, our hostess, was very friendly and helpful. We asked Rae to sample, and she was very kind, letting us taste the wine before making a choice. The food was very tasty!
We had a wonderful time at JOEY South Common. The food was incredibly tasty, the atmosphere welcoming, relaxing and perfect for a wonderful evening out.
A special thank you to Isabella for the wonderful service! She brou…
Had a wonderful time here! The fried chicken was just incredible, it was perfectly seasoned, with a smoky, slightly spicy crust and super juicy inside. Honestly, one of the best I've had. Isabelle was our server, very fr…
I had the most wonderful experience today at Joey's South Common. Mattea took exceptional care of me, and she was so much fun to chat with. Everything was done quickly, and she paid such attention to detail. I came to ge…
Isabella was a wonderful server. She smiled the whole time and had a wonderful sense of humour. The food was tasty, and the price fair. She brought special desserts for our friend who was celebrating an anniversary, whic…