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Jo's American Bistro, Newport, RI

Jo's American Bistro

4.8 (3028)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
24 Memorial Blvd West, Newport, RI 02840

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 59 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
A fresh take on American cuisine using the finest ingredients, served in a classy yet casual setting with a family-friendly atmosphere. We prepare delectable seafood, numerous gluten-free options, and natural meats raised without hormones or antibiotics wherever possible.

All reservations will only be held for 15 minutes. Please call if a later arrival is needed and we will tell you our next available reservation.

We are unable to honor more guests than made on the original reservation due to limited seating. Please call the restaurant directly to see if changes to your guest number can be accommodated. We apologize, but guest number increases will not be able to be accommodated upon arrival to the restaurant. We also are not able to honor additional numbers left in the notes.

Carriages cannot be taken into our dining room. We will place them at the host area while you dine.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, Steakhouse
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Brian Ruffner
  • Private party facilities
    Two floors of dining, each with its own bar and restrooms. The first floor can accommodate a seated party of up to 60 guests while the upstairs seats approximately 40.
  • Neighborhood
    Newport
  • Cross street
    Bellevue Avenue
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,028 people are saying

Jo's American Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Rhode Island

    Contemporary American

  • Newport County

    Best Overall

  • Newport County

    Best Food

  • Newport County

    Best Value

  • Newport County

    Healthy

  • Newport County

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Jo's American Bistro in Newport is celebrated for its "consistently excellent" food and "wonderful service." Known for its "fantastic" lobster dishes and accommodating gluten-free options, Jo's offers a welcoming atmosphere with attentive staff. A local favorite, it's praised for its "delicious food," "friendly service," and "great ambience."
3,028 Reviews
  1. Richard VIP

    Rhode Island6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic as always! Our favorite restaurant! Food and service at the highest level. Enjoyable night our with visiting family!

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  2. Sandy VIP

    Rhode Island34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great time at Jo's on a very hot summer night; restaurant temperature was very comfortable despite 98 degrees outside. Reservations recommended even on a Wednesday night -- the place was full. Service was friendly and efficient despite the large crowd; orders taken promptly and drinks/bread/meal delivered quickly. No rush to move us out, so a leisurely dinner instead of just a meal. Steak was cooked to perfection. Gazpacho was as good or better than I had while living in Spain. Wine prices are rational, selection is good (but how about adding a Rioja or a Beaujolais?). Highly recommend this "neighborhood jewel." p.s. Do NOT park in the Bellevue Gardens lot (soon to disappear anyway when they build a hotel) or over by Pasta Beach unless you want to pay exorbitant prices.

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  3. OpenTable Diner VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jo’s is always very good and is a great value. We go there everytime we are in Newport

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  4. Paul

    New York City17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and service! I had the flounder with mashed potatoes and asparagus which was so good! My husband had the roast cod which was also excellent! For an appetizer we shared the hummus platter with fresh veggies and pita. Everything was great! No room for dessert.

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  5. Todd

    Chicago / Illinois11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Burger and fish and chips were good. Service was a too attentive for me.

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  6. Lisa VIP

    New Hampshire16 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Not the usual great experience. The timing was off. Ordered wine and beer, which didn’t come for 25 minutes. 10 minutes before the drinks arrived, the soup was served. We said, no, we haven’t gotten our drinks yet, but the server just left the soup. When the drinks arrived we asked that our entrees be slowed down so we could enjoy our drinks. After dinner dishes cleared we waited for 10 minutes but server did not return to ask about dessert or give us our check. We finally went to the hostess stand and asked for our check. The food was great but not fully enjoyed because of everything else.

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  7. Denise F VIP

    Greater Boston141 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s like going home for the family dinner. You know what you’re getting, it’s always delicious, and you don’t mind having the same thing to eat when you go. The Chicken Picatta will not disappoint. Thank you Jo for sharing your family cuisine.

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  8. Kevin VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Taylor and Gabby provided wonderful service! Great food as always.

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  9. Nancy VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A favorite local restaurant with owner attentive to diners

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  10. Laurel VIP

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food as usual and service was excellent! Consistently delicious!

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FAQs

Jo's American Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (401) 847-5506.

Jo's American Bistro is rated 4.8 stars by 3028 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 59 times today
Google Map for Jo's American Bistro

24 Memorial Blvd West, Newport, RI 02840

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Bellevue Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Newport
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, Steakhouse
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Brian Ruffner
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Two floors of dining, each with its own bar and restrooms. The first floor can accommodate a seated party of up to 60 guests while the upstairs seats approximately 40.
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