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Joe's American Bar and Grill - Waterfront
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Joe's American Bar and Grill - Waterfront Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Dining
  • Website: http://www.joesamerican.com
  • Phone: (617) 367-8700
  • Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday - Friday 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Dinner: Monday- Thursday 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm

    Friday 4:00 pm - 12:00 am

    Saturday 10:00 am - 12:00 am

    Sunday 10:00 am - 11:00 pm

    Bar: Open daily until 1:00 am

    Brunch: Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
  • Executive Chef: Uber Salguero
  • Dress Code: Casual Dress
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Smoking Area, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Private Party Facilities: Our beautiful private dining room overlooks Boston harbor with extensive views of the downtown skyline and the adjacent Christopher Columbus Park. The 20th century decor and deep mahogany give the room an old world, classical aura, catering to both a casual or elegant event. This space features a private bar and dining room area which accommodates up to 80 guests for sit down dinners or 180 for cocktail receptions.
  • Private Party Contact: Min Danzilio (617) 367-8700
  • Entertainment: Join us at Joe"s on the Waterfront every Wednesday night from 6-8pm for Trivia Night, hosted by Stump Trivia. Free for guests, and teams can be from 2-8 people.

Getting there

  • Cross Street: Richmond Street
  • Parking: Private Lot
  • Parking Details: Valet available after 5
A word from Joe's American Bar and Grill - Waterfront
Joe's American Bar & Grill is the neighborhood favorite for Classic 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.
Located just steps away from Faneuil Hall, our… waterfront location offers picturesque views of everything historic Boston has to offer. Our floor to ceiling windows overlook the Boston harbor and the neighboring North End with the dramatic downtown skyline just behind. Our full size bar with large flat screen televisions, dining room of early 1900's decor and deep mahogany detailing as well as an upstairs private event room on the second level makes Joe's on the waterfront a perfect location for any special event. Whether it be a cozy dinner for two on our magnificent outdoor patio, or a casual lunch or dinner with friends after work, Joe's on the waterfront is the perfect setting.Continued
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  • Diners' Choice WinnerOutdoor Dining
  • Diners' Choice WinnerScenic View
Diner Reviews
  • "If you want resturant with a nice view, this will do. But we found cleanliness a problem - had to send plates and glasses back. Just not clean! Food was typical mass market pub grub. Resturant staff was constantly walking by to see if we were done, very annoying."
    Dined on 7/20/2014
  • "It's a great restaurant, great location, and great food !!!! (Lots of greats !!) The staff are very nice and attentive, knowledgeable of their menu and wine list...I would recommend making a reservation though, the place is always crowded....."
    Dined on 7/17/2014
  • "Despite the fact that this restaurant was packed to the gills and moving a mile a minute - and at top volume! - our experience was very good. We were seated within 5 minutes of our reservation time and the host was very gracious. Our server was attentive and friendly. Our food came out very fast and was delicious. All in all, a great experience."
    Dined on 7/12/2014
  • "We've been to several other Joe's in the past, all good experiences. Unfortunately, this was a disaster from start to finish. Although we ordered entrees *after* we received our app, they still came out immediately. Then the waitress & her assistants tended to everyone except us...plates and glasses were stacking up on the table and nobody seemed to care. I had my 8-month old with me - maybe that was her problem. But given the number of strollers parked at the door, this establishment clearly caters to families, so you'd think there would be a bit more hospitality. Nope. And the baby was a complete angel. Even nearby diners commented on how good she was! The view is great & food is good, but overpriced for the lack of service."
    Dined on 7/12/2014
  • "Wouldn't honor the request for an outdoor table w/a waterfront view. We opted to keep our reservation a lot rather than wait an extra 30-45 mins for the outdoor waitlist. Exorbitant wine menu (bottle costs more than 4 glasses), the rib eye was a non descript low grade cut & the salmon tasted like it had been soaked in butter. Our overpriced drinks arrived after our entrees were delivered & the waiter had to be requested to bring our check. The crowd consisted of families that had ransacked the tables & left the waitstaff fumbling. There was a pointless employee hovering nearby and surveying occupancy every 10 mins which added to the ridiculousness. Won't be going back and will be advising friends not to waste their money."
    Dined on 7/11/2014
  • "A friend suggested open table. I was pleasantly surprised how easy it was to book a reservation. I would definately recommend open table to anyone."
    Dined on 7/5/2014
  • "I have eaten at various Joe's locations over many years. This particular meal was the worst by far of any meal I've ever had at Joe's and I feel that this location emphasizes its water view at the expense of quality. Two in my party ordered the tuna tartare appetizer. Both plates smelled fishy and appeared to be poor quality tuna. They were returned to the kitchen. Two salads were forgotten. One main dish, salmon, was terribly overcooked. A ribeye was almost 80% fat. A manager came over and asked how everything was. We told him of our disappointment with the quality of the food given our experiences at other Joe's locations, mainly Newbury Street. He simply replied that all locations use the same vendors, and that was all. Avoid this one."
    Dined on 7/5/2014
  • "The service was great, our waitress was attentive and friendly. However, the food was not worth the price that we paid for it. A salad that was priced $20 and was advertised as "field greens" came with iceberg lettuce and ahi tuna that was somehow stale and chewy. We also ordered a side of summer vegetables that arrived at the table stone cold in the middle. I might go back for a drink on the deck, but I do not think I will eat here again."
    Dined on 6/29/2014
  • "Been to this restaurant several times now and this was by far the worst experience. The service was incredibly slow, from beginning to end. and when our meal finally arrived it was cold. I think our waiter was part time cook and part time waiter because I barely ever saw him. The manager was somehow tipped off to slow service and he did the right thing - he apologized and said our entire bill (food and drinks) would be on him. I give the manager a lot of credit for doing the right thing, most places would not do this I don't think. It is because of this that I would probably give Joe's another shot."
    Dined on 6/28/2014
  • " food lacking quality. The waitress left lots of empty glasses on the table. Either remove or refill."
    Dined on 6/24/2014
  • "This restaurant has a policy that you can only reserve indoor seating, and not the outdoor seating. We chose this restaurant specifically because we wanted to eat by the water, so we "had to go to the bottom of the list" and decided to wait for a waterside table. We specifically requested a waterside table in the reservation, but apparently they don't read that comment section. Everything else was wonderful, but having to wait even though we had a reservation kind of sucked."
    Dined on 6/19/2014
  • "First visit came highly recommended by locals and they were right !"
    Dined on 6/16/2014
  • "I had dinner with my parents and husband on Father's Day. We ordered entrees & drinks. For my meal I asked for my salad and soup to come out at the same time (no one else got appetizers). However, when the food arrived (ribs, steak, and salmon), it was just my salad, no soup. Things happen, no problem, I asked the waitress for my soup, "no problem." 10 min later I asked a bus boy to check on my soup, "no problem". No soup. Soup never arrived. 15 minutes after asking for the check we see that we have been charged for soup, and my Dad's glass of wine has been charged as a bottle. It took another 30 minutes to resolve this. No apologies, no rushing to fix it. My Dad left fuming. Not how I wanted to spend Father's Day."
    Dined on 6/15/2014
  • "We made a reservation the evening before, so had no problem getting a table. The service was really poor, but the food was very good. We waited forever for everything, had to keep looking for the waitress, asking for utensils, begging to get out coffee! Given a waiter that knew what they were doing, it might have been a wonderful experience...."
    Dined on 6/15/2014
  • "The food was delicious and the seafood tasted really fresh! However our waitress never brought up bread and butter and was very slow in refilling our water cups. The hamburger my husband got was suppose to get a fried egg on it. When we asked the waitress about it she brushed off the question and said, "I'm new here so I don't know the menu well." She should have asked the cook and taken back the burger to get the fried egg on it as it states on the menu. Having been a waitress myself for many years, I'd say the young lady has a lot to learn."
    Dined on 6/14/2014
  • "I was disappointed that few of the menu items I read on line were not available at the restaurant . As a vegetarian who doesn't eat fish not may choices were available . I don't consider a frozen processed veggie burger a fresh or tasty option"
    Dined on 6/12/2014
  • "We sat on the patio for brunch on a Sunday. Great views, not too long of a wait. Not every table was seated on the patio but it took our waitress 10 minutes to come to our table once we sat down. we asked for coffee (for brunch) and she said she had to brew a pot which is fine. We didn't get our coffee until after our food came. I requested the easiest thing to make on the menu (eggs & toast, aka freestyle). My eggs were fine, toast was completely burnt. Once we got our check, another 10 minutes before she took our bill and then another 10 minutes to give it back to us. Awful service, and the manager also doesn't assist. He just stands outside and enjoys the sun."
    Dined on 6/8/2014
  • "Food - excellent Diner & bar - excellent Service- not so great"
    Dined on 6/1/2014
  • "After a day in the city, I chose Joe's for a nice place to eat. I was impressed by the food and drink selection. Our waiter was fast and attentive despite it being very busy. My only complaint would be that the walking space is VERY narrow because of how close they pack the tables. Otherwise it was wonderful and we will be back!"
    Dined on 5/31/2014
  • "The waterfront location is great and the staff accommodating. The food was good and the ambience was lively but not deafening. Would definitely recommend for fun occasions with friends."
    Dined on 5/29/2014
  • "The view (we sat outside on a beautiful sunny afternoon) of the harbor was great. The food was meh, the service was extremely poor. We were halfway done with our mediocre bar food by the time the first round of waters came by. Waitress was rude and dismissive. If you're not in a rush and want a great view.... head here. If you want great food or service, go elsewhere."
    Dined on 5/26/2014
  • "food fair service not great It is a great location"
    Dined on 5/25/2014
  • "My friends and I made a reservation at Joe's for dinner before going to see the Improv Asylum in the North End. Joe's is a great spot to go before or after the show :)Great service and they are very accommodating to Gluten free allergy diet .Our waitress was recently new to the restaurant and did a fabulous job! Highly recommend! Great food, service and atmosphere! "
    Dined on 5/24/2014
  • "I've gone to this restaurant a few times, and I've never had any complaints. My first Joe's experience was at the Newbury st location and it was fabulous. I have to say the waterfront location is my favorite. I do recommend making a reservation because the wait is always at least 30 minutes long. I highly recommend the spinach and artichoke dip for an appetizer; it's the best one I've ever had! Of course I had to try the infamous Joe's burger. I thought it was cooked well and it was very tasty, but just a mess to eat. They use an egg roll for the burger. Although the roll is delicious, it does break apart easily and make it hard to keep the sandwich together. All in all, great food and great service. "
    Dined on 5/11/2014
  • "The food was good but they forgot to put chicken in the pasta and my the year olds food came out late. I think they forgot. I was surprised because they should of taken something off the bill or done something."
    Dined on 5/11/2014
  • "We went to Joe's after my daughter's college graduation ceremony. Everything about our experience was excellent. The Jumbo shrimp and chicken jambalaya was the fantastic!"
    Dined on 5/9/2014
  • "A decent meal but the service was pretty poor. Not attentive and was informed two things on the menu weren't actually available at that location only after ordering them. Great view, nice atmosphere and ok food - just really sub-par service."
    Dined on 4/20/2014
  • "It's so nice to have a low key, but good quality place to eat on the waterfront. Our food was good, especially the fish sandwich, and our waiter was attentive. I always love going here!"
    Dined on 4/19/2014
  • "We're regulars at Joe's. Whenever in Boston we visit this location and the one on Newbury St. Love them both. Would recommend each. Good good. Reasonable prices. Great wait staff. And really nice locations."
    Dined on 4/18/2014
  • "Hostess/waitress ((Allison ?) was very good, engaged my business clients in great dialog, made foreign visitors feel at home and they remembered what a great place Joes was to eat, and said to me that they would recommend Joes on the waterfront to any of their co-workers traveling to Boston. I have not had chance to dine outside, but look forward to it when the weather warms up... Chris J. "
    Dined on 4/16/2014
  • "While I enjoyed brunch, one of the reasons I brought my friends here was because of the free bloody mary you'd get for free with your meal. Unfortunately they no longer offer that. I don't know if I'd return for brunch, as it was super expensive to have to pay for breakfast and a bloody mary. So overall, it was good, but also very disappointing."
    Dined on 3/29/2014
  • "Fun, casual place to go with very nice menu and consistently good food. I love the crab cakes. My husband loves the fish and chips. Salads are good too. For those who have a gluten allergy, Joe's is one of the best places in terms of allergy training of staff, careful attention and menu options. They provide special gluten free rolls too."
    Dined on 3/28/2014
  • "Great Spot for dinner, came here for a date and the service was outstanding. Food and drinks was amazing too! looking forward to visiting again."
    Dined on 3/27/2014
  • "Our experience at Joe's Bar and Grill was incredible. The food was amazing, especially the bread bowl clam chowder! My family goes there alot and we always get that dish. Compliments to the chef please! We will see you very soon!"
    Dined on 3/21/2014
  • "Good food, limited brunch menu; great location; lousy Bloody Mary."
    Dined on 3/16/2014
  • "We had a dinner for 6, had the best table in the house, corner with a view of the city. We were all talking and servers were kind and patient with us. My father in law didn't like his chicken pot pie (more of a stew) and they quickly removed and replaced with a bowl of chowder more to his liking. Families all around us but in a nice, casual way, tourists and locals. Have been here for drinks too, great location in the North End. It was a good pick for a group with varied tastes. Parking was easy in lot short walk away, we will be back."
    Dined on 3/14/2014
  • "My six year old requires gluten free food. The menu offered almost all their entrees available in gluten free."
    Dined on 3/7/2014
  • "Decent food, reasonable prices, inconsistent service."
    Dined on 3/4/2014
  • "I went with a group of friends on a Saturday evening. Two of us arrived early and had a drink at the bar. The bartender was good. Our reservation was honored when the rest of the party arrived on time. The server was EXCELLENT - I hate I can not recall her name. The wings and calamari were great appetizers. Two of us had the fish and chips and it was just ok. One of us ordered prime rib that he enjoyed. The other had mac/cheese but I forget which add-in. It was just ok as well. The bar drinks were good all around - but my "forever young" drink at the bar tasted different than my "forever young" brought to the table - and it lacked blackberries. They both tasted good - but were not the same drink. We'll be back for drinks and apps"
    Dined on 2/22/2014
  • "We had three kids with us, and just wanted some good food early in the evening. Our waitress was excellent, very attentive. The food was great, and there was something for everyone. Great drink list for the adults too! Being right on the water I'm sure during the summer it's even better!"
    Dined on 2/17/2014
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