Joy on Sussex
494 Reviews
- Friday8 PM–2 AM
- Saturday8 PM–2 AM
- SundayClosed
- MondayClosed
- TuesdayClosed
- Wednesday8–11:30 PM
- Thursday8–11:30 PM
About the Business
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Hours
- Friday8 PM–2 AM
- Saturday8 PM–2 AM
- SundayClosed
- MondayClosed
- TuesdayClosed
- Wednesday8–11:30 PM
- Thursday8–11:30 PM
Features
- Delivery
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Seating
- Washroom
- Cozy
- Groups
- Accepts reservations
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Outdoor seating
- Upscale
- Great cocktails
- Food
Recommended Reviews
Vanessa N
01.10.2023
Joy on Sussex
The place was dead on a Friday night, so that should have been a giveaway. I really liked this place when it was the Moscow Tearoom, but not so much now that it's changed names and owners (I'm assuming).We were a group of 8 and it took us forever to get our cocktails. Then we ordered tequila shots and the server took forever to come back with salt, so we just took it without it, paid, and then left. Not sure if I would come back.
Julie Fortin
25.09.2023
Joy on Sussex
Good looking restaurant, ambiance was good, its a really nice warm looking restaurant! Had really good service… however very over priced, bottle a wine 58$ when its actually a 13$ bottle at the SAQ! We ordered the cheese board and charcuterie board and they were almost the same, you would have thought that the chef would have done something different, or put different things on them :-/ but service was great!
Kate Milroy
01.09.2023
Joy on Sussex
Joy has an amazing atmosphere, great drinks and even better food. Went there for an event hosted by Ava and everything was great. The margs were delicious and so was the ravioli. Definitely want to go back soon.
Derek Arsenault
01.09.2023
Joy on Sussex
Nice spot with a lot more potential. The food and service was great however it was very cold...not just for us but other guests as well, some who decided to wear their jackets for dinner! This got me thinking that some nice fireplaces would compliment the ambience and also might keep the guests warm. We will try it again once the winter is over to give it another chance.
Catalina A
28.08.2023
Joy on Sussex
The pros: great ambiance, drinks, location, staff and service.The negative: food vs cost.The menu needs a revamp. If the food quality and execution would be top notch it would justify the price but as is it, it’s a very basic menu and not well executed.Watermelon salad: soaked in balsamic vinaigrette- limp lettuce and cheap fetaCharcuterie board: was primarily salami and cheddar cheese surrounded by a bit of nuts and marinated veggies. 36$- no art to the presentation and there were not 4 meat on it as the menu stated. It was mainly salami and 3 pieces of prosciutto. For the cheese, yellow cheddar should not even be an option on a restaurant charcuterie board.Mushroom ravioli: pasta undercooked and sauce had congealed and was thick.Overall this would be a great place for cocktails only. My suggestion is to revamp the menu and just have tapas -a few- ensure the execution and ingredients are representative of your restaurant …Opulence and Luxury as advertised. Not sure what the Russian inspired refers to. There was no Russian inspired bites. It was French inspired food if anything. In the end it was disappointing experience.
Audrey T
13.08.2023
Joy on Sussex
Had a great time at Joy tonight! We made a reservation easily on open table and we were seated very promptly with quick and attentive service.We ordered a few appetizers to start. The marinated olives were amazing served warm. Great bowl of black and green pitless olives with bread. The truffle fries were just alright - a little cold but had great flavor.We each ordered a different main. They were all good but just a tad salty - but that’s fine, we ordered lots of wine and the servers brought us water. I personally had the tenderloin and it was cooked medium rare and came with potatoes and asparagus. The other dishes - salmon, duck, and mussels - were presented very beautifully as well.The ambiance was nice overall.
Muthoni Kimani
08.08.2023
Joy on Sussex
Attended a dinner for a large group of Carleton, uOttawa and Algonquin students and to say I'm beyond satisfied with my experience would be an understatement. Joy's location is easily accessible being in the market but isn't a part of the main hustle and bustle. The layout of the venue is intimate yet spacious. Their food and drink selection was incredible and reasonably priced. The staff were not only pleasant but incredibly attentive. The owner even came around to introduce himself to every table (at least 10) and made sure we were enjoying our experience MULTIPLE times. Will definitely need to go back!!
Bárbara Rosado
25.07.2023
Joy on Sussex
My boyfriend and I went there for high tea. The service was excellent!1) About the tea: They have the TWG tea, with I found out to be a fancy, delicious and expensive tea. I had the milk oolong tea, which seems to be milk: it smells like milk and it's creamy like milk, but it is not milk. It is amazing the way it is, no need to put honey or sugar. My boyfriend had the white sky tea, which is more fruity and flavorful. Honey goes very well with it!2) About the snacks: They have 3 plates, as you can see in the photos. The first one consists of 3 savory snacks, the second of one small scone and the third of some pieces of cheesecakes. The savory ones they served some different than the menu, but that was ok because everything was delicious. The scone is good, but it is too small for the amount of clotted cream and jam that they serve. They should serve at least 2 scones. The cheesecakes were good.3) Things to be improved: For the price, they should serve maybe one more savory sandwich and at least one more scone.Overall, all the high tea experience worths it! Everything was delicious and the place is very beautiful. It is a wonderful way of spending an afternoon with a good friend.
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527 Sussex Dr, Ottawa, ON K1N 6Z6
Joy on Sussex