Joey's Fish Shack - Camrose — Restaurant in Camrose

Simply delicious even as forced take out. We called ahead about all u can eat. Dine in only. Get there and refused to dine in for all u can eat! They didn't tell us that if you don't or can't prove you are vaccinated for covid you can't eat there. When someone calls in for your hours and cost of the all u can eat would it not make sense to tell the customer no prove of vaccine no dining? We have no problem supporting local restaurants with great food. Would it not be unfair discrimination. Showed up ready to eat brought our wallets and appetites? I truly understand the safety for all people but... Perhaps have a covid 19 special for people that cannot be vaccinated. Some choices to not vaccinate might be health issues or just simply totally out of someone's control if say...They were born that way! Just maybe have a 4pc covid special for unvaccinated people and take out or all u can eat up to 4 pcs take out. Obviously this will be the future of restaurants think outside the box. Can the future depend on drop ins in restaurants to survive? Or in smaller rural areas will restaurants close because of the majority of Un vaccinated people that have the money simply not buying? Just my personal opinion that something on your menu I can't get. P.s. Even vaccinated people are getting covid go fiqure? I don't need to dine in your restaurant with take out available but not being able to purchase something off your menu seems unfair. Just saying. In the future do your demographics seniors that have compromised systems. $29.00 verses $16.00 that's $13.00 difference? Almost twice of that that un vaccinated someone pays. In smaller rural areas families will be hit as well not vaccinated. Seniors, compromised health, born this way and children under 12 will never know the all u can eat thing? Again we appreciate your efforts to consider everyone's safety but the restrictions will effect struggling restaurants and the vulnerable community in the long run. That's my opinion and solution to...

(Ordered via SKIP)

In case you're wondering, yes this is the same business as Joey's Only but it's had a rebrand and a facelift. As far as I know, it is not under the same management as the previous Camrose location. Now, for the food.

Food was fine but not quite worth the cost. I ordered the Shrimp Feast w/ a garden salad and "Volcano Fries".

Shrimp (Cajun style): Good flavour! I got the half pound for an extra 2 dollars, but unfortunately that's on top of a $20 be cost. The upsize is recommended if you're ordering this but the portion sizes feel hard to call generous at this price.

Volcano Fries (Do not order): Steer clear of this one. This is an extra $4 and while the fresh jalapenos are nice, the addition of jalapenos and a small amount of a chipotle sauce DOES NOT MAKE THIS WORTH IT. Might be a fine side dish if the price was reduced and more sauce was added, or else, put more toppings on and make it worth a $4 price bump.

Garden salad: Not much to complain about but not much to love. Comes with your standard salad toppings (cucumber, carrot, onion, and finely diced tomatoes). Small but decent selection of dressing (probably Kraft).

Overall, food was fine. Your best bet with this place would probably be the Tuesday Fish and Chips buffet (if you're vaxxed). Otherwise, I'd say RETRO is probably still the go-to seafood place in town.

Disclaimer: I know that sometimes the prices through skip do not reflect the same as in-store. I do not know if that is the case here but wanted to include the disclaimer since that is the biggest issue I had with...

First time and last time customer !! I only say this because I hope you get your things together and make this a successful business as I’ve always like joeys only ! The fish tasted off from The get go- ordered two pieces and had maybe three small bites from One piece. Even going so far as to smell it . Had to ask for the warm tartar sauce bottle to be replaced because it had a clear translucent mess on the top. All the waitress did was replace the top of the bottle. Not once did she return to ask us how the meal was, or if our drinks needed to be refilled. The bathroom was filthy, and shocked me considering how new the establishment is! I dined at 5pm, my friend and ordered the exact meal, two pieces chips and a side of coleslaw with gravy. We have both been so sick tonight and it’s now 1:30 am ! 🤢 I have never in my 45 years written a review on a restaurant in a bad light - guess there’s a first for...