Mr Joe

The Verdict

A favourite of the region, Mr Joe on Burnley Street in Richmond has been a go-to for elevated European cuisine since opening a few years ago. 

Led by the husband and wife team, Martin Sun and Yang Han the pair have zeroed in on the neighbourhood, learning what makes the local community tick when it comes to wining and dining.

 The result of which is a carefully curated menu of European-inspired dishes which manifests itself in both a tapas and a la carte menu, take the charcoal-flame charred rump steak with a rich and zesty chimichurri, or the garlic roasted eggplant served up with tomato and melted gruyere cheese. 

The venue has an almost conceptual showroom type aesthetic, designed by Figure Ground Architecture the large store-front glass windows reveal a minimal-themed layout of wooden tables, an industrial-style exposed ceiling, and a rich blend of dark-toned colouring of navy, deep green which harmonises with the vibrant plant life throughout. 

Mr Joe has also made its mark with its bottomless cocktails sessions, a 90-minute foray into mixologist-crafted mimosas, martinis and margaritas, which alongside a few Tapas dishes has proven to be an award-winning formula; booking out regularly. 

Image credit: Pete Dillon (Mr Joe)