Joe’s On Newbury

Name: Joe’s On Newbury
Address: 181 Newbury Street, Boston, MA, United States, 02116
Telephone: (617) 536-4200
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

2201 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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Joe’s on Newbury, located on Boston’s historic Newbury Street, offers the comfort food you crave. A staple in the Back Bay for over 35 years, the popular spot serves a New England inspired menu featuring classic dishes and an extensive beverage list. Joe’s on Newbury offers brunch, lunch, and dinner with indoor and outdoor seating as well as an enclosed patio, giving diners the feel of being outside all year long. Delivery and take-out options available.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 5, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 70 times today

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(617) 536-4200

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American, Burgers, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–4:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 536-4200
Website
http://joesonnewbury.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Catering options available. Please call us directly to inquire.
Private party facilities
We offer private and semi-private group dining space for 10 to 250 guests at Joe's American Bar and Grill (Newbury Street).
Private party contact
Event Sales Team: (617) 425-5206

Location
181 Newbury Street Boston, MA 02116
Neighborhood
Back Bay
Cross street
Exeter
Parking details
Garage Parking on Exeter and Newbury Street. Metered Street Parking.
Public transit
Green Line Copley Plaza & Hynes Convention CenterBack Bay Commuter Rail
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Tuna Tartare*
avocado, cucumber, cilantro, jalapeño, ginger, soy vinaigrette, sesame crisps
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
caramel white miso, togarashi spice
Buffalo Chicken Dip
carrots, celery, warm tortilla chips
Crispy Calamari
charred tomato sauce, jalapeño remoulade
Joe's Nachos
warm housemade queso sauce, pico de gallo, roasted jalapeños, cilantro smashed avocado
Baja Fish Tacos
crispy haddock, chipotle slaw, pico de gallo, sriracha aioli
Spinach & Artichoke Dip
gruyère, parmesan, house-baked Joe's bread
Kung Pao Chicken Wings
crispy onion, toasted sesame, cilantro
Pot of Mussels
maine mussels, chorizo, beer broth

Soups

French Onion
caramelized onions, sour dough crouton, gruyère cheese
New England Clam Chowder
nueske's bacon lardons, celery, onions, potatoes
Classic Chili
Ground beef, cheddar and jack cheeses
Roasted Tomato Soup
cheddar grilled cheese croutons

Salads

Spicy Beef & Noodle
napa cabbage, mango, avocado, almonds, tomatoes, sesame, chili lime vinaigrette
Caesar*
romaine, shaved parmesan, focaccia croutons
Quinoa Bowl
broccolini, red peppers, carrots, bok choy, ginger, peas, mushrooms, sesame vinaigrette
Crispy Chicken
baby greens, sesame noodles, tomatoes, crisp wontons, honey-dijon dressing
Joe's Cobb
romaine, blackened haddock, bacon, avocado, stilton blue cheese, tomato, egg, tarragon ranch
Seared Tuna*
napa cabbage, arugula, seaweed salad, radish, cucumber, sriracha aioli, sesame vinaigrette

Steak & Ribs

add-ons: side caesar* or house salad

Roasted Prime Rib*
14 oz, french green beans, whipped potatoes, horseradish sauce, au jus
Steak Frites*
11 oz peppercorn crusted NY strip, au poivre sauce
10-Hour Baby Back Ribs
Joe's bbq sauce, coleslaw, fries
Steak Tips
signature marinade, cherry pepper relish, fries

Seafood

add-ons: side caesar* or house salad

Fish & Chips
crispy beer-battered atlantic cod, coleslaw, tartar sauce
Pan-Roasted Atlantic Salmon
artichoke, fennel, spinach, dijon sauce
Shrimp Scampi & Linguine
white wine garlic sauce, sun-dried tomatoes
Maine Lobster Roll
lemon-chive mayo, brioche bun, fries
1 1/2 Lb Maine Lobster
corn, fries, drawn butter

Classics

add-ons: side caesar* or house salad

Braised Short Rib Meatloaf
spinach, whipped potatoes
Joe's Mac & Five Cheese
gruyère, jack, cheddar, parmesan, blue cheese, buttered panko gratin, chives
Tagliatelle Bolognese
beef, veal, pork, ragu, parmigiano-reggiano
Chicken Piccata & Linguine
roasted garlic, caper-white wine sauce, preserved lemon
Rotisserie Chicken
baby carrots, new potatoes, chicken demi-glace
Joe's Prime Burger*
aged cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion, fries
The Cure Burger*
boneless baby back ribs, aged cheddar, bacon, onion jam, argula, crispy onions, over-easy egg, chipotle aioli, fries
Prime Rib French Dip
horseradish sauce, beef au jus, toasted hoagie roll, fries
Mushroom Juicy Lucy
smoked gouda-stuffed portabella, slow roasted tomato, arugula, caramelized onion aioli, fries

Sides

Fries
Broccoli
Loaded Mashed Potatoes
Seasonal Vegetable
Mac & Cheese
Coleslaw
Caesar Salad*
House Salad

What 2,201 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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BardalisG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
All the food was delicious ( fish tacos were amazing!) drinks were great, server was friendly and attentive. Recommend 10/10.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was good!
CB
CBDinesOut
New England
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food4service3ambience3
Our service was a bit slow but waiter was great… felt more like it was due to understaffing? Tho there were 4-5 people working the host area.
L
Lucas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was my first time at Joes along with several of my friends. The staff was super accommodating of a larger party (7). I arrived earlier than my friends and the bartender was super generous in letting me order a drink and immediately pay and bring it to my table no hassle. The fish tacos and fries were amazing and I heard good things from all around the table (quinoa bowl, cure burger, fish and chips). The drinks were also really great! The sangria and blood orange bourbon were great. Our server Christian was the best. Super attentive but not overbearing and extremely accommodating. We will surely be back!
Joe’s On NewburyResponded 6 days agoThank you for your excellent review and rating! I’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to our staff. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
RH
RhondaH
Richmond
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Upstairs room was bright, windows opened. We sat downstairs which was more like a bar/restaurant setting. Service was attentive, varied menu and food was tasty. The Lobster roll was a hit. Definitely recommend
DB
DianaB
New England
39 reviews
4.0
39 reviews
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
Good service and waitstaff. The menu has many great brunch options.
Joe’s On NewburyResponded 6 days agoThanks for joining us!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Columbus
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Blake was a fantastic and attentive server! Made for an enjoyable dinner!
Joe’s On NewburyResponded 6 days agoThank you for the great feedback. We try really hard to provide a good experience and are really happy to hear that you enjoyed it!
LA
LACHERNA
Las Vegas
47 reviews
vip
4.0
47 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Menu is varied, food got to the table on time and was good for the money paid. Location is priceless. Good beer selection, definitely would come back.
S
Sakura
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Delicious food. I do recommend booking ahead of time on the weekends because it gets packed. We received good service and food was tasty.
Joe’s On NewburyResponded 6 days agoThank you for your excellent review and rating! I’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to our staff. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great meal! Great service! Great drinks! What more could you ask for!
JR
JessicaR
Philadelphia
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
I have to be honest, the food wasn’t great. The brusell sprout app was very good but my daughter’s burger was overdone, the pasta was underdone and the meatloaf tasted weird.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
8 reviews
vip
1.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 22, 2022
overall1food1service3ambience3
Had the Rueben Sandwich. It was drenched in Russian dressing, oozing and dripping from under the bread. There are other restaurants in Boston with better food. Try Sam LaGrassa’s.
LB
LisaB
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 21, 2022
overall2food1service2ambience1
Terrible experience and food. Very loud inside. Server had to be flagged down anytime we need something, including taking our order. I ordered the Quinoa Bowl. No bok choy and only broccoli stems not broccolini. Asked for no onions and they came on it anyway. Asked for grilled chicken as add on and a few small cut up pieces mixed in. Extremely spicy. Not good and it's only a salad. Highly recommend going to one of the many better restaurants on Newbury St or around the area.
TC
TomC
Orange County
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on June 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Joe’s on Newbury has been a favorite of my wife & I’d for years. This last visit had my family served by Peter. He was a delight & assisted us in having another wonderful visit. Thanks Peter & Joe’s. We shall return upon coming back to Boston.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved this place
C
Casita
New England
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall3food4service1ambience3
The worst service ever in a restaurant. Our server had no business waiting on tables. Hardly ever saw him, waited forever for everything. The bill had $70 of food not ordered and when I paid the bill, I was given someone else’s credit card. This was an awful Fathers Day experience.
A
A123
New England
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience5
I want to start off by saying that our waitress was very kind, competent and fast; the poor service rating is solely based on our terrible experience with the employees at the host stand. We had a reservation for 4 pm and I asked if we could have a particular table that was empty but not yet cleared off/re-set. They said that was no problem and they’d get it cleared off. This was at 3:50. I had no problem waiting until 4 (the time they said itd be ready by) but my group stood and watched as nobody cleared off our table until 4:20, which was only after I had asked someone 3 separate times about it, including a bus boy who had no idea the table needed to be cleared (nobody told him). There must have been 7 people standing around at the host stand doing nothing during that 20 minute window. Really set a negative tone for our experience.
MC
MelissaC522
New England
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our second time dining with this location, and we were once again impressed and happy. Our server (Aaron) was fantastic and remembered all of our little details. Each meal was super delicious, and which made it difficult to stop eating, even when we were satiated and full! Definitely going to book in the future :)
OT
OpenTable Diner
Memphis/West TN
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience2
Saving grace- they did hold table for us for 20” as we got stuck in traffic. Place was busy but it took ages for order to be taken, food was cold when it eventually arrived, they forgot silverware… Overall bit disappointing.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall2food3service3ambience1
Weekend morning and were early for our table. No one asked indoors or out and so we sat near sidewalk. The outdoor planters were being filled so the whole place smelled like mulch. I love dirt and plants as much as the next person, but this was too much. It felt like upscale chili’s- they weren’t sure if they want be a fine dining spot or an all purpose pub.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server made the experience as authentic as possible. Just a wonderful time with great food!
Joe’s On NewburyResponded 6 days agoYour review brings smiles to our faces—and this is why we do what we do. Hearing about experiences like yours is what makes us proud. Thank you for your kind words, and be sure to come see us again soon!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food with great service. A bit pricey, but the quality is why
G
Grace
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall3food4service5ambience1
There was a really bad smell in the whole restaurant.
JE
JERRID
Orlando
52 reviews
vip
5.0
52 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Husband had a phenomenal lobster dinner and I enjoyed the mac and cheese w bacon. And one fantastic bottle of Malbec. Great evening! We definitely will return to Joe’s.
KK
KimK
Atlantic City
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service staff was very considerate of our food allergies! Excellent food and outstanding service!!
MQ
MeghanQ
Baltimore
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our favorite in Boston!! Food is always good!
CC
ChristineC
New England
38 reviews
4.0
38 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Our server Peter was excellent! Great personality and served to please. We enjoyed brunch along the front window seat which was fun. Bacon chips on hubbys eggs Benedict were lame. But he ordered a side of bacon and was pleased. We will return. Peter is terrific
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
38 reviews
vip
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Delicious corn beef hash. Without peppers but with grilled onions. Love it.
CS
CarmenS
New England
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
I live Joes! Sangria and Buffalo chicken dip and live rne atmosphere
D
Daryl
Fort Lauderdale
51 reviews
vip
2.0
51 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience3
Very average in every way
K
Kaylie
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great meal and service!
MM
MichaelM
Hampshire
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Buzzing atmosphere, and the food and service were great.
Joe’s On NewburyResponded on June 18, 2022Thanks for your kind words!
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Pisk
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
Joe's on Newbury is a safe bet on a crowded Newbury Street. They take reservations for inside but also offer a nice patio with a roof but with open access for people watching. The menu is diverse and the food was good with ample portions. Our server seemed a bit overwhelmed and the appetizer did not come out until after the entree and only when prompted. The inside is comfortable, but a bit noisy. Our overall experience was good, although getting a table past 6:00 on a Friday or Saturday would be a challenge.
MF
MicheleF
Tampa
9 reviews
vip
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
Servers were kind and attentive but the food is just not as good as it used to be .
Joe’s On NewburyResponded on June 18, 2022Thank you for sharing your honest feedback. We hope to have you back soon for a typically outstanding dining experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The nachos here are truly the best in Boston
Joe’s On NewburyResponded on June 18, 2022Thanks for sharing! We are so happy you enjoyed.
R
Ramona
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience4
The service was horrible. As a server myself, it was highly disappointing.
Joe’s On NewburyResponded on June 7, 2022We are very sorry to hear your experience was less than 5-stars. We would like to learn more about your visit to make it right. Please reach out to us at Kate.Tremblay@tavistock.c o m with details about your visit. We look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for your time.
RH
RobertH
San Francisco
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Nice place for hearty dinner. Friendly waitress. We were seated downstairs, which was a surprise as we were not aware there was a downstairs. But the atmosphere there was actually quite OK, even though not as nice as upstairs.
Joe’s On NewburyResponded on June 7, 2022Thanks for sharing your feedback!
MV
MarcV
Memphis/West TN
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Nice atmosphere and good food, highly recommend for casual lunch or dinner. Music was very loud though which makes it hard to have a conversation
KA
allezKA
Cincinnati
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service Delicious food Nice drink menu We will be back!
Joe’s On NewburyResponded on June 7, 2022Thank you for leaving such a nice review. We are glad that you and your family loved our services, our dedicated staff will be pleased to learn of your high praise. Thanks again for your kind words!
BD
BradD
Charleston
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of our favorites in Boston for lunch & dinner.
Joe’s On NewburyResponded on June 7, 2022It was a pleasure having you dine with us. Thanks so much for your positive feedback. We look forward to your next visit!

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FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Joe’s On Newbury using the Order Online button. Joe’s On Newbury also offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Joe’s On Newbury also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 536-4200.

Joe’s On Newbury is rated 4.5 stars by 2201 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 5, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 70 times today