Joe's American Bar and Grill - Boston Restaurant - Boston, MA

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Joe's American Bar and Grill - Boston

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Address:
181 Newbury Street
Boston, MA 02116

Neighborhood:
Back Bay

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Cuisine:
American

Price: $30 and under

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Joe's American Bar and Grill - Boston Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://www.joesamerican.com
Email: joes-newbury@bbrginc.com
Phone: (617) 536-4200
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - midnight Saturday and Sunday: 9:00am - midnight Brunch served Saturdays and Sundays 9:00am-3:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: American
Executive Chef: David Forbes
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Cafe, Delivery, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
Private Party Facilities: We are located at the corner of Newbury Street and Exeter blends elements from our traditional concept with modern touches and innovaive ideas. The beautiful private dining/wine room accommodates up to 20 guests for a sit down dinner and features portraits of old Boston power brokers.
Private Party Contact: Joe Bono (617) 536-4200

Getting there

Cross Street: Exeter
Public Transit: Copley and Hynes (green line)
Parking: Public Lot
Parking Details: Valet Service on Exeter Street (corner of Newbury) Garage Parking on Exeter Street Metered Parking

A word from Joe's American Bar and Grill - Boston

Joe's American Bar & Grill has a new home in Boston's Back Bay. Our new landmark location features a retractable roof in the cafe and upper bar area, a display kitchen, two full bars, and private dining. Joe's is a neighborhood staple for traditional American cuisine. At Joe's, we focus on using… the freshest quality ingredients for all our dishes as well as providing a comfortable and fun atmosphere for all our guests. Joe's is a favorite for a casual lunch, a family dinner or a gathering of friends. Enjoy Joe's for lunch, dinner, weekend brunch or take-out.

Please know that Joe's American Bar & Grill tries to honor all reservation requests. HOWEVER, THE PATIO IS SEATED ONLY ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS. Continued

Joe's American Bar and Grill - Boston

3.8

104 $30 and under restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerGreat for Lunch

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90 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.6 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

90 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.6 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

good for groups(31)
great for lunch(28)
vibrant bar scene(24)

hot spot(21)
neighborhood gem(21)
great for brunch(19)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (90)

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Good fun in Boston - food & place

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/04/2012

2012

Dined on 04/04/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Kids menu - great. Lobster - great. Salad - great. We had a really good time and our waiter was super!"

Dined on 04/04/2012

2012

Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Stingy with the lobster

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/06/2012

2010

Dined on 04/06/2012

2010

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We went to this very popular restaurant for lunch on Good Friday, so we were not surprised to find it very crowded. Since we had a reservation we only waited a short time for a table on the enclosed patio. Our server was very good.
Unfortunately the acoustics are bad so it's difficult to carry on a conversation, especially when it's crowded.
I ordered the lobster roll and was disappointed to find the roll was filled mainly with shredded lettuce, and very small portion of lobster on top of the lettuce. Customers should get a more reasonable portion of lobster for the price ($20.00). My friend ordered crab cakes and was very satisfied with her meal."

Dined on 04/06/2012

2010

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, scenic view, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

always a favorite for lunch

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/29/2012

2005

Dined on 03/29/2012

2005

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"always a favorite for lunch with the ladies - never any rush to turn the table so you can relax. This was the first time there since they moved to Newbury and Exeter - nice job!"

Dined on 03/29/2012

2005

Special Features: great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We felt very comfortable at

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/01/2012

2011

Dined on 04/01/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We felt very comfortable at Joe's. The food was excellent and our waiter, Andrew, could not have been more friendlier or helpful."

Dined on 04/01/2012

2011

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

sad to see it go

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/25/2012

2011

Dined on 03/25/2012

2011

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Very disappointed when I went in and discovered they had taken a few long standing items off the menu when they got bought out! no more chili! Their chili was awesome and I would go for lunch JUST to have that. I wish they would put it back on the menu."

Dined on 03/25/2012

2011

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

The waitress was very attentive,

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/23/2012

2008

Dined on 03/23/2012

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The waitress was very attentive, which was impressive considering the Friday night dinner-rush during Restaurant week! I made a special request to have the cream sauce left off the baked stuffed haddock and the kitchen staff was able to accommodate my needs. The bruschetta was scrumptious and the chocolate banana bread pudding left nothing to be desired! The pink sangria was a bit too sweet, but that didn't stop me from finishing every last drop!"

Dined on 03/23/2012

2008

Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, great for lunch, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Pretty good food and a fun

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/24/2012

2009

Dined on 03/24/2012

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Pretty good food and a fun place to go in the heart of the Newbury shopping district. My wife is a vegetarian, and they don't have too many vege options, but she really loves the pasta with shoestring vegetables. They also accommodated us when we asked to be reseated from a table to a both, despite the fact that it was a Saturday and they were completely slammed with customers. We've always received great service here, though the food can ocassionally fail to live up to expectations. (Last time I had a pork chop special, but the meat was too dry -- always a risk with pork, I know!)"