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Jo's American Bistro, Newport, RI

Jo's American Bistro

4.8 (3054)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
24 Memorial Blvd West, Newport, RI 02840

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 43 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

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What 3,054 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Rhode Island

    Contemporary American

  • Newport County

    Best Overall

  • Newport County

    Best Food

  • Newport County

    Best Value

  • Newport County

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Jo's American Bistro delights with a "very cozy atmosphere" and "fresh delicious food with big portions." The staff is "very friendly and accommodating," offering an impressive array of gluten-free options. Guests rave about the "prix fixe menu" as a "bargain," and deem their "lobster carbonara" unforgettable.
3,054 Reviews
  1. Amy

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. We’d definitely go back again!

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  2. Mary VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was excellent. Server could have been more attentive, personable and professional. Little bugs flying around inside. Food however was excellent.

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  3. Roman

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food in a beautiful setting and great atmosphere.

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  4. Anastasia

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very cozy atmosphere, food is perfect and people are very caring. I would love to repeat my visit for sure.

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  5. Carol VIP

    Greater Boston18 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Pasta shrimp special was delicious but the salmon was overcooked and dry.

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  6. Kathy

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience! Good food and friendly staff. Hanger steak and chicken piccata delicious

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  7. Penni

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jo and her daughter Stacy couldn’t have been more accommodating. Everything was lovely, soup to nuts. The fixed price menu is lovely. Please don’t hesitate to book a dinner there.

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  8. Mary

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great bistro! So happy we triedJo’s. We will be back!

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  9. Robert VIP

    New York City52 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on July 13, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was really pretty mediocre. Fried Calamari appetizer was quite good, but we had two pasta entrees, which, while not terrible, were rather mundane and not particularly flavorful. Same thing about the service - it was competent, but it seemed that all of the staff, from the hostess through the bussers, were rather indifferent and not particularly friendly or overly courteous.

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  10. Randi

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    It would’ve been nice to acknowledge 60th birthday girl somehow.

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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 3054 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 43 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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