Ribfest at The Joneses

About this event

On Saturday, September 12, The Joneses is firing up the grills for a one-day rib showdown on its downtown Toronto patio. Five talented chefs from some of the city’s favourite restaurants will each serve a signature creation, from smoked pork back ribs with root beer glaze to Thai-style beef ribs and St. Louis-style ribs with roasted pineapple BBQ sauce. Meet the pitmasters: Trenton Pajuluoma, Chef de Cuisine at Biff’s Bistro Martina Soos, Chef de Cuisine at The Rabbit Hole Rob Ratcliffe, Chef de Cuisine at The Dorset Andrew Nowry, Chef de Cuisine at The Joneses Michael Brown, Senior Sous Chef at The Joneses Guests can choose their favourite or sample all five with the Pitmaster Platter, featuring one creation from each chef. A shortened à la carte menu and Happy Hour food and drink features will also be available throughout the event. Located near Union Station, Scotiabank Arena and Meridian Hall, Ribfest is an ideal addition to a day out in downtown Toronto—just be sure to come hungry! Date and time: Saturday, September 12, 2026 2–9pm, or until sold out Location: The Joneses 33 Yonge Street, Unit 100 Toronto, Ontario M5E 0A9 Website: Ribfest at The Joneses Accessibility information: The Joneses accessible entrance is located through the 33 Yonge Street building lobby and has a level path. The restaurant’s dining room and private dining spaces are accessible; however, the patio where Ribfest is taking place is not wheelchair accessible.