We went to this cozy restaurant after recommendations from our friends. The foods were very tasty especially the octopus and mussels dishes. The service was excellent and if you would prefer, there is a patio at the back!

Like all the best stories, this one begins with an octopus. While scouting for our next great dining adventure, my wife stumbled across Luna quite by accident. Drawn in by the stunning website imagery and the tantalizing Mediterranean fare, our fate was ultimately sealed by the sighting of a particular dish: Polvo a Lagareiro — grilled Portuguese octopus with black-eyed peas, sautéed greens, and garlic herb pesto. With my wife’s birthday celebration imminent, we had no choice but to give Luna a try and we were so glad we did! From the cosy, intimate atmosphere, to the friendly and efficient serving staff (thanks Cait!) to the warm and approachable owner, Tom, and his chef-wife Bernie, it was the perfect storm of dining pleasures. My wife did, indeed, have the Polvo a Lagareiro and I was allowed a taste; tender and well-seasoned, it did not disappoint! But don’t feel too sad for me as I had chosen a winner of a dish for myself: Bitoque — a 10 oz striploin topped with crispy prosciutto and a fried egg, served with a green salad. (For a small additional fee, I opted for the crispy potatoes instead of the sweet potato chips, but I don’t think I could have gone wrong either way.) My steak was cooked to perfection — medium rare, toward rare, just the way I ordered it — and was well-seasoned in the best of ways. The prosciutto added a wonderful texture while the fried egg (a common Portuguese addition, I’m given to understand) lent the dish a certain indulgent richness. We had skipped the appetizer to ensure we had room for dessert (we can rarely work in three courses) and were not disappointed. My wife had the Lemon Cheesecake while I had the Chocolate Torte. Both offered the perfect amount of decadence on which to end our meal — sated without being stuffed. And as we watched as patrons filled in the seats around us and quietly settled into Luna’s abundant comforts, it suddenly became clear that this hidden gem had only been hidden from us, as the rest of the world seemed to be in on its secrets. But it’s a secret no more and we will definitely be returning to sample more of Luna’s treasures. Thanks so much to Tom, Bernie, Cait, and the wonderful kitchen and support staff for a great evening!

Amazing food! Truly one of the best seafood rice stews I’ve had. The grilled octopus dish was grilled to perfection as well. Definitely would come back if it wasn’t so far away from me!!

Beautiful backyard! The atmosphere was cozy yet classy. We tried the octopus, and the gazpacho both were great! Will definitely go back!

This is one of my favorite restaurants for brunch in the Junction area. The pancake and the steaks and eggs are fantastic! Servers are also great and always efficient, happy and polite. Can’t wait to return and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to anyone looking for somewhere to eat in the Junction!

One visit to Luna Junction and we already felt like we were being treated like regulars. This is a beautiful space that's equally delightful for weekend brunch as it is for a few local beers at night at the bar. The owners are friendly and knowledgeable about the area. Bonus points for also playing great music.

Edited to add breakfast experience and pcitures. BREAKFAST: Highly recommend. Had the Shukshuka with Sourdough, Avocado Benny, Mushroom Benny and Pancakes. Berry Blue Smoothie. All SO delicious. DINNER: Hidden gem, family owned and operated. Well executed popular Portuguese dishes - which btw, is NOT PORTUGUESE CHICKEN LOL. There is a little mix of Mediterranean too. Everything was delicious. From the perfectly grilled jumbo shrimp, to the delicious Cauli Hummus. The octopus (polvo à lagareiro) was a decent portion, flavourful and perfectly cooked, maybe needed a bit more roasted garlic if I had to be super critical (bc my mom makes this dish and it's my favourite). We also had fresh oysters, just wish they were a bit colder (will ask to serve them on crushed ice next time, i'm very picky) but still very good. A fresh radicchio salad well seasoned and portioned. And then ended our meal with 2 grilled pineapple slices for dessert topped roasted pistachio in yummy sauce...mmm. I will definitely be back to try the monkfish Rice and the Fish stew (caldeirada de peixe)

I had the best experience here omgggg. I’m still dreaming of the food (the octopus and the seafood rice thingy). The owners are so nice and sweet. I’ll definitely recommend Service: 10/10 Parking: you have to park on the street (paid parking) Food: 100/10 like seriouslyyyyy