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Not Your Average Joe's Watertown, Watertown, MA

Not Your Average Joe's Watertown

4.7 (1201)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
55 Main Street, Watertown, MA 02472

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Kid-friendly
  • Great for brunch
From our famous focaccia and dipping oil, to our legendary pizza, salads, and sandwiches, we offer something for everyone at Not Your Average Joe's. Come in for fan favorites like our Mustard Crusted Chicken or Steak Tips, stay for the extended list of wines, craft beer, and crafted cocktails. We serve an extensive gluten free menu and have full-service lunch and dinner 7 days a week in the dining room or outside on our patio. Our bar is also open for dining.

Not Your Average Joe's Watertown is located on Main Street in Watertown, MA. We are steps from the Watertown Free Public Library, and minutes from the Arsenal Mall and Charles River.

We are conveniently located up the road from Athena Health's expansive campus, the Perkins School for the Blind, and Watertown High School. Nearby lodging includes the Super 8 Watertown/Cambridge/Boston Area, Crowne Plaza Boston -Newton, and the Residence Inn by Marriot Boston Watertown.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Dining Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Jorge Lopez
  • Catering
    We offer our Family menu for large orders for the office, team, or whole family! Visit us online to see all of our menus, including our MarketPlace menu for preordering for large groups.
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Not Your Average Joe's - Watertown can accommodate all of your special event needs. Choose from three different Prix Fixe lunch and dinner menus, or order à La Carte!
  • Neighborhood
    Watertown
  • Cross street
    Church St.
  • Parking details
    Ample parking is available behind the building. The lots are metered from 8am-8pm, Monday thru Saturday.
  • Public transit
    Mass Transit Bus: 70,71 and 59.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 1,201 people are saying

Not Your Average Joe's Watertown reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Not Your Average Joe's Watertown offers "great service" and a diverse menu with standout dishes like the goat cheese salad and veggie burgers. Patrons appreciate the "wonderful ambiance" and "attentive staff," especially attentive to dietary needs. While some find noise levels high, the overall dining experience is "excellent," making it a favored spot.
1,201 Reviews
  1. nina VIP

    Greater Boston16 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Always enjoy the goat cheese salad with shrimp. The bread and dip are also classic and yummy.

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  2. Bethany VIP

    Greater Boston48 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All around great !!! People underestimate this place …. It is wonderful … food service ambience parking price ! 6 stars!
    Not Your Average Joe's WatertownResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for this great review. We appreciate it and look forward to seeing you back again soon

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  3. Robert VIP

    Greater Boston13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food in terms of quality and selection. Excellent and friendly service. A bit noisy, but we asked for and were qiven a quieter corner.
    Not Your Average Joe's WatertownResponded on June 23, 2025
    Awesome review! We will be sharing with the entire team. We hope to see you again very soon.

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  4. Liz

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lisa at the takeout counter provides great service and gets my order right every time!
    Not Your Average Joe's WatertownResponded on May 27, 2025
    Awesome review! We will be sharing with the entire team. We hope to see you again very soon.

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  5. Maria VIP

    Greater Boston35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and excellent service. Quite night for the resturant.
    Not Your Average Joe's WatertownResponded on May 27, 2025
    Thank you for the review - hope to see you again soon!

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  6. Nancy

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a very nice experience at JYAJ's in Watertown last night. There weren't any problems with my reservation, and the food was tasty and fresh. They listened carefully to my dietary restrictions and created a dish I could eat without worry. I would rate them outstanding on tending to food allergies (which is one of the reasons we pick this restaurant).
    Not Your Average Joe's WatertownResponded on May 27, 2025
    Awesome review! We will be sharing with the entire team. We hope to see you again very soon.

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  7. Arpit

    Greater Boston25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and accommodating for a bigger group with a couple kids
    Not Your Average Joe's WatertownResponded on April 15, 2025
    Awesome review! We will be sharing with the entire team. We hope to see you again very soon.

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  8. Kenneth VIP

    Greater Boston21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great lunch. Excellent service. I had the Cobb salad and Diet Coke. The salad greens were fresh, the chicken was perfectly cooked, and the dressing was light and tasty. An overall wonderful lunch.
    Not Your Average Joe's WatertownResponded on April 15, 2025
    Awesome review! We will be sharing with the entire team. We hope to see you again very soon.

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  9. Kristin

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was so thoughtful and mindful about our dietary restrictions. She was lovely!
    Not Your Average Joe's WatertownResponded on April 6, 2025
    Thank you for the review - hope to see you again soon!

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  10. James

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Restaurant was very busy, but adequately staffed. Great value with reasonable portions.
    Not Your Average Joe's WatertownResponded on March 21, 2025
    Awesome review! We will be sharing with the entire team. We hope to see you again very soon.

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FAQs

Not Your Average Joe's Watertown offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 926-9229 ext. 4.

Not Your Average Joe's Watertown is rated 4.7 stars by 1201 OpenTable diners.

Not Your Average Joe's Watertown does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 2 times today
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55 Main Street, Watertown, MA 02472

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Church St.
  • Neighborhood
    Watertown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Dining Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Ample parking is available behind the building. The lots are metered from 8am-8pm, Monday thru Saturday.
  • Public transit
    Mass Transit Bus: 70,71 and 59.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jorge Lopez
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Catering
    We offer our Family menu for large orders for the office, team, or whole family! Visit us online to see all of our menus, including our MarketPlace menu for preordering for large groups.
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Not Your Average Joe's - Watertown can accommodate all of your special event needs. Choose from three different Prix Fixe lunch and dinner menus, or order à La Carte!
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