We stopped into Joe's on Newbury for a late dinner around 8 PM, and even though it was getting later, the restaurant was still pretty busy! We were seated in their "patio" area, which is actually a fully enclosed indoor space, but they have large garage-style windows that can open up when the weather is nice. Such a cool concept, and I imagine it's a great spot when the weather is perfect for open-air dining! Service was a little on the slow side, but given how busy the restaurant was, it was understandable. For dinner, I ordered the French onion soup and a Cobb salad. The French onion soup was really tasty! It had that nice layer of crispy, melted cheese on top, which is always my favorite part. It was a solid, classic French onion soup and exactly what you'd expect from the dish. The Cobb salad was really good too! They were generous with the toppings, which I always appreciate because there's nothing worse than ordering a Cobb salad and getting mostly lettuce. It also came already dressed, which I personally loved. One thing that made it a little different was the generous amount of fresh scallions on top. They added a really nice zing and freshness to the salad that I wasn't expecting but really enjoyed! Overall, it was a good meal at Joe's on Newbury! Nothing overly fancy, just solid food in a nice atmosphere. The service could have been a little quicker, but I'd definitely consider stopping in again if I was in the area. read more

Joe’s on Newbury - French Onion soup - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Went on a Saturday for lunch so had to wait about 40 minutes for a table - I recommend getting a reservation! It was a nice stop from shopping on Newbury as it is in the heart of the Newbury Street. Caesar salad with chicken was nothing crazy but was still good. My friend got the lobster roll and was not overly impressed. read more

Joe’s on Newbury - Caesar Salad - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

you can't miss joe's on newbury, it's right on the corner of exeter street across from stephanie's on newbury and nike. it has a beautiful window seating area for parties of 4+, and two large bars on the upper and lower floors. i wanted to give joe's on newbury a try, since i have walked by it a thousand times, and i had a small appetite. i wanted to sit upstairs by the windows, but all of the bar seats were taken both upstairs and downstairs around 5 pm on a thursday. it was 82 degrees on 10/2/26, so everyone was out since we don't typically have gorgeous october weather. the upstairs only has high tops of at least 4 seats, so i had to be seated downstairs by the bar, where the patrons were obnoxiously loud at times. not sure if that is typical here, probably. there was also a wedding going on in a hidden back room by the bar? i only actually came because i wanted to sit upstairs by the windows. of the two hostesses, i was seated by the one with the more pleasant attitude, i did not catch her name. ari was my server for the evening and she provided great service. i ordered a cup of chili ($8) which i really liked, it had a bit of spice but not too much. i would have liked if it came with some bread or something. i saw other tables were offered bread but i was not. after my cup of chili, i went to the restroom to wash my hands and left my napkin on the seat. when i returned 5 minutes later, a busboy completely cleared my table to set it up for a new check. i had never experienced that before; clearly they have poor communication between the staff here because i went to wash my hands while waiting for my salad. sure, it's nice to remove the empty bowl of chili, but it was very off-putting. the busboy did apologize. it's fine, it was just awkward and made me feel like i should have skipped the salad. now i know i should have. for a meal, i ended up trying their joe's house salad ($14) with salmon ($12). it was not great, and i would try something else. the salad had a lot of white pieces of lettuce. "i can't believe they actually sell this," is what i kept thinking to myself. i asked for the salmon to be cooked medium, and it came out way too well done for my taste. cup of chili 9/10 joe's house salad 3/10 salmon 4/10 overall, it's a nice place to people watch, i suppose; i had only wanted to view the street while getting a small bite to eat and that had proven to be an impossible task, even with the majority of the tables upstairs being open. they could have offered me a table, even if it had 4 seats since there were at least 4-5 of them empty while both bars were full. the chili is good, bread is not offered automatically as a part of sit down service so apparently you have to ask for it, and the joe's house salad left a lot to be desired. i would have only got the chili if i had known the salad would be so disappointing. first visit, probably my last. i may come back for the chili during the winter. now i know why i never came here in the first place. ambiance: 3.7/5 food: 2.6/5 drinks: n/a service: 3.5/5 (based on my table being cleared mid-meal) joe's on newbury: 3.2/5 read more

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Pretty average American cuisine overall. Nothing really stood out to me, but our server was super attentive and definitely made the experience better. We started with the Clam Chowder, which was creamy, comforting, and packed with chunky pieces of clam. The portion was pretty generous too, so definitely something I'd recommend sharing. I ordered the Steak Tips and they were cooked perfectly medium rare with a nice smoky flavor. I just wish the fries were a little crispier, but overall, a solid meal. Nothing I'd necessarily go out of my way for, but a nice enough spot if you're in the area. read more

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We stopped into Joe's on a Saturday morning. They open at 9 am for brunch, we got there around 11, but they didn't really start filling up until around noon. The brunch menu has breakfast items, and lunch items, which is something I really enjoy. The space is awesome, there's a nice open atrium and then a pubby feel downstairs with lots of tables. Now for the food. When I asked the waitress about gluten free food and kitchen practices, she got really excited and told me all the things they could make gluten free and safely (not all marked on the menu). They're also great with other allergens as well. We tried the lobster roll, French fries, Mac n cheese, and buffalo wings. All gluten free of course. There is a dedicated fryer for just fries- no shellfish or chicken fingers. All of the food was really delicious. The lobster was cooked perfectly and piled high on the sandwich, the Mac n cheese was amazing. My husband really enjoyed the wings. This is definitely a place to return to in Boston: they're great with gluten free and other allergens! read more

Joe’s on Newbury - Maine Lobster Roll, Mac n cheese, - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Great meal, nice ambiance good service! Went here for dinner after viewing the great elephant migration art installation on Comm Ave. Good thing they're open a bit late until 11 for dinner as we only got there around 9 and there was a 20-30minute wait too. It wasn't too bad as it was a nice summer night so we just hung out right outside watching the hustle and bustle of Newbury street. Our table was one of the booths - comfortable seats. We ordered the crab cake appetizer which had a quinoa crust and it was the most unique crab cake I've ever had! The crusty crust was so good! Added another layer of texture to the tasty crab cake! Went really well with the white sauce the came along with it! Really enjoyed it! I think that was the highlight of the meal for me! I ordered the Greek salad with salmon dish and the hubs ordered the chicken piccata with pasta. We both liked our food. Service was friendly. Waters were filled adequately. Overall a nice meal in a nice restaurant! read more

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We stopped by Joe's on Newbury due to the good gluten free reviews. The inside was cozy and warm and welcoming! The staff was kind as well. We got a GF lobster roll (cold lobstah and mayo), we got the GF man-n-cheese (holy crap is that worth this trip alone!!!) and the buffalo chicken wings (grilled and had a hint of smoke flavor!!). NOTE: For those that are gluten free, we had to go to our fourth choice of GF app. Even though they have a dedicated gluten free fryer, they cannot do the crab dip, the chicken tenders, or the calamari as gluten free (sad face). You can still eat over half the menu, and not in a "salad or bun-less burger" way. read more

Ate here with friends before an event at Fenway and had the Shrimp Scampi which was very good. Would come here again if in the area. read more

Joe’s on Newbury - Shrimp Scampi & Linguine - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Had the lobster roll and ahi tuna salad. Lobster tasted as if it were freshly dressed and not sitting around. Both were fresh and service was quick and efficient. Strawberry spritz cocktail was also very refreshing. Good people watching if you snag a seat upfront. read more

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Visited this past Sunday, was a miss for me. Service was great, but the food was not so. Espresso martini was weak and watery. I got the honey chicken salad, would not recommend. Heavy on the dressing, chicken was rubbery. I've gotten a fish sandwich here before and it was delicious, so I think it was just my order during this visit that wasn't the right choice for me. read more

Joe’s on Newbury - Honey Chicken Salad - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I came here last night for dinner with my sister and mom and had a pretty average experience. I ordered an Aperol spritz, which might have been the worst one I've ever had. There was barely any Aperol in there, and it just tasted like soda water. We also ordered waters for the table, which we had to ask for a few times. Our appetizer came before any of our drinks did. My mom is gluten free so we ordered the crab dip without the bread and with tortilla chips instead, but it was still served with the bread so we had to ask again about the chips. My mom and sister shared a full rack of ribs, and when they were ordering the waitress almost walked away without taking my order. I had the Cobb salad, and the food was good, but the service was just not great. We had to ask for silverware at some point since we didn't have any when our appetizer was served. read more

Great location in a busy area with lots of shopping and we were seated very quickly despite how busy it was. The service was good considering you could tell they were understaffed, and the food was decent. It did seem to be under seasoned, and my eggs were overcooked, but overall a good find. It did seem to be a good location for "girl brunch" and when you sit inside, there is a nice view of the kitchen, which is always interesting. read more

Joe’s on Newbury - Bacon egg and cheese sandwich - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Came on a busy Saturday afternoon for a cold beverage . Had the crab dip and cider . It was really good. Also had a Caesar salad with steak tips. The restaurant is pretty. I love the decor and the books wallpaper gives it a nice touch. The wait was about 20 minutes but that gave us time to go shopping in the area. It was really nice and the food was delicious. A great spot! read more

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Found this place as we spent time in the Newbury area. This place has plenty of history and that certain Boston mystique surrounding the area. Food was excellent and the buffalo chicken dip was especially good. The only reason this was not a 5 star was due to staff confusion about our table and whom the server was responsible for our party. read more

Good food. Friendly staff. Was so good the first time that I went back a second time on the same trip to Boston. Had the cod sandwich and nachos with chili. Sat along Newbury Street on the second visit. Would go back. Note: Lots of steps to the restroom. read more

Joe’s on Newbury - Covered open air seating along Newbury Street. - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

After an almost 3 hour drive, we checked into or hotel and asked for some dining recommendations and this place was suggested. We really enjoyed or dining experience. For starters I had a cup of New England Chowder. It was nice and thick, just how I like it. So tasteful! For or entrees I had the braised short rib meatloaf served with brussel sprouts. The meat loaf was perfect! So tasty and full of great flavor. I absolutely loved my entree. My girlfriend had the chicken pot pie. She said it was full of large pieces of chicken. Overall were truly impressed with or dining experience. Unfortunately, we did not have reservations so we sat at the bar, but it was a pleasant experience. The bartenders did a great job of taking care of us. We meet some really nice locals at the bar. read more

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i absolutely love joes on newbury!! these pictures are from 2 different occasions but since both experiences were so good i had to leave a review. i came for a solo study date and some breakfast and the blueberry pancakes did not disappoint. my second time coming was for lunch with my family, and i would definitely recommend the fried calamari and fish and chips (as someone who loves seafood). my dad had the lobster roll which he said was good, and i would also recommend upgrading to their parmesan truffle fries for some extra flavor. the service was great both times, and the restaurant itself is really cute. i like that you get to people watch on newbury st while still having some privacy to eat. i'll definitely be back again :) read more

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We came here for drinks and got some appetizers. Our server was great and we got our stuff quickly. They were able to seat us quickly despite being a table of 6. We got oysters and calamari and that was delicious! I recommend stopping by. read more

Insanely busy on weekends because it's a tourist trap but we hadn't eaten the entire day so we decided to have Linner here (3:00pm). Pros: drinks were large and good, our server was absolutely wonderful, he split our entree for us in the kitchen which was so thoughtful, and the calamari:pepper ratio was in seafood's favor. Cons: for a pricey, popular place on Newbury St, I expected to be impressed and the food was very plain and average. Everything was things I could make at home- nothing wowed me. We ordered the crab dip, calamari, and regular burger add bacon. read more

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I stopped into Joe's on Newbury for a weeknight dinner after a nice walk through Back Bay. I sat at the bar, which was busy but not chaotic. Tom Petty and other classic rock was playing quietly in the background the entire time I was there. The music added to the vibe without being distracting. It would have been easy to have a conversation if I were there with a friend or two. The space has that classic American bar and bistro look with dark wood, comfortable lighting, and a laid-back energy. The menu matches the setting. Plenty of familiar favorites, nothing overcomplicated, just solid choices that make sense for the location. I had the Maine Lunch IPA and a burger. The beer was cold and fresh. The burger was exactly what I wanted. It was juicy, flavorful, cooked as I requested, and satisfying. The service at the bar was friendly and efficient. Everything came out fast, and the staff kept things moving without making it feel rushed. I was dining alone and felt totally comfortable the entire time. Joe's has a great location right on Newbury, and it is the kind of place I would come back to anytime. Whether you are on your own, out with a few friends, or meeting a small group, it works. Good food, good service, good vibe. read more

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Nice solid four stars. Food was good - chicken piccata and fish tacos with a house salad. We started with fabulous homemade bread with whipped butter. Wow!! Our server, Abby, was attentive and kind. It was a bit loud but I was Saturday night and people were out enjoying a fun evening. read more

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Food was amazing, Service was great, Vibe is calm and friendly. All around a great place to dine, and prices weren't too expensive either

Food was average, but we got good service and the vibe is nice. Location is very convenient but nothing fancy for food. read more

Joe’s on Newbury - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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the lobster roll and amazing but the crab sandwich was just ok. it's convenient location on newbury st makes it convenient to stop by and eat lunch after shopping all day. read more

Joe’s on Newbury - Maine Lobster and crab sandwich - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Good spot for a quick brunch or lunch bite. A few of us dropped in to eat the day after I ran the Boston Marathon while we were hitting up pop-up race events around the city like medal engraving and runner merchandise shopping. No complaints as even though it was a bit crowded we only had a short wait for a table. Service was good. Bloody Mary and hot coffee hit the spot. Classic American breakfast plate of three scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, and toast was just what I needed to refuel. Overall, a decent meal experience. read more

Despite having lived in Boston for quite sometime, I had never tried Joe's until this weekend! Sadly, I was a bit disappointed with my experience and it did not build up to the hype. I was really hoping to get a table in the outside-ish but sadly sat in the back of the restaurant. The atmosphere would've been better if there was a bit more light-it felt more like a steakhouse than a brunch spot at that hour. I ordered a spicy bloody mary and it was alright. A bit thin and weak for my liking. My friend had the espresso martini and that was great, however. The service was a bit slow in getting us the drinks and hard to track down for a second round. In terms of food we decided to split pancakes (duh) and each get our own main. My friend went with nachos and I went with the lobster benedict. I was SO disappointed by the pancakes. The blueberry compote was good but the pancakes themselves were ice cold and didn't come with butter or syrup! The lobster benedict also was a bit of a let down. The poached eggs were overdone and there was not enough of the sauce which made it super dry overall. I also don't think the lobster complimented the benedict the way I thought it was going to. If I had to do it all over I definitely would've tried the avocado or crab cake benedict instead. I didn't get to try much of the nachos but from what I did have they were nothing special. Great portion size though. Not sure I'm making it back to Joe's BUT if I did I think i'd just opt for an espresso martini on the outside facing seating! read more

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We stopped in drinks and light lunch. Sat at the bar and met a delightful bartender, Peter. He had recommendations for food, sights to see and good places to watch a football game. Highly recommend this place. The clam chowder and crab dip were superb, too. read more

First time here! Came here quite hungover for brunch and it was fantastic. I only ordered a cappuccino (others had alcohol) but all of the drinks looked and tasted great! Loved the variety of food on the brunch menu. Some more basic/ traditional options such as pancakes and eggs, and some other more complex options that looked and tasted fantastic. I ordered the crab benedict (I'm from maryland) and I loved it. The prices were also great for what you're getting! Will be adding this to my list of restaurants I recommend in Boston! Great location as well :) read more

Joe’s on Newbury - Crab Benedict - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Horrible service. We ordered food that they forgot to bring out. Then were charged for it too. Our server didn't even apologize for the situation. Great location. The food was good, but given the poor service, I don't recommend. read more

server was great, amazing customer service- i liked being outside/inside. food was okay though, nothing special honestly. still good restaurant read more

Came here for lunch and really enjoyed. Good food, drinks and service. I ordered the California crab sandwich and really liked it. The rest of my table ordered the French dip, which had amazing flavor but there were pieces of the prime rib throughout both their sandwiches that were a bit undercooked. It was very busy when we went so it took a bit longer for our food to come out, but our server was great and always made sure we were good on drinks and water while we waited. I would come back! read more

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Very busy Labor Day so wait was understandable. Service was great Steak bites were like filet perfectly cooked! The he classic Benny was a little under seasoned but still solid. Ambiance can't be beat. For what people are calling a tourist trap it's his tourist was impressed. read more

Since it was our last day in the north east I wanted to have my last lobster roll. Even though Joe's is not known for it, it was actually good like a 7 on a 10 scale. My only gripe was when I received my roll, the serving of fries that came with it was on the meager side. Couldn't help to ask the waiter as a joke "what happened to the rest of my fries?" lol. He didn't know what to say but he realized I got shortchanged and he showed up later with more fries but was too late since I had almost finished. Frankly should've left the serving station like that. Overall we loved the ambience, service was ok, bathrooms were clean and they even had the fancy hand soap. (Yes we take notice of everything) price was reasonable for the area and for what we got. Overall I would visit again when I'm back in Boston if it's on our way. read more

Joe's on Newbury is a great mixture of history, fun, great food and customer service. When we arrived, the place was hopping, yet we had a reservation for 10 and were seated within a couple minutes, which I really appreciate. Our servers were so very fun, and funny. They had big smiles and we felt like we met a new friend. My food was excellent. The shrimp cocktail was excellent. The shrimp were large and thick and the cocktail sauce had a nice horseradish bit to it. The clam chowder was thick and almost enough for an entire meal, BUT I also ordered the meatloaf. The meatloaf gave me a HALLELUJAH moment. If you enjoy rich, savory and deliciousness...ya gotta try this. We had a fantastic experience at Joe's. read more

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I came here with a friend last night and I was really impressed. The place was busy but it wasn't too noisy. Our waiter was friendly and the service was relatively quick. The quinoa bowl I had was fantastic and so was the sangria. The only thing is that this place is super expensive. One drink is $15!!! read more

Joe’s on Newbury - Quinoa Bowl - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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5 stars! Amazing food! We'll def be back whenever I'm in Boston. Had the clam chowder and it was next level. Had huge chunks of bacon bits on top. The best chowder I ever had. Also had the Maine Lobster Roll and WOW the best one I ever had too. This was my best meal I had all summer so far! read more

Great dinner on Valentines day when on vacation in the area. Service was great despite being very busy. Ambiance was nice. Short walking distance to our hotel so that was great too. read more

Our waiter was quick and very informative. He explained the special of the day. Food was served quickly with generous portions. Served piping hot. The ambiance is cozy and inviting with a law office/pub vibe read more

Joe’s on Newbury - New England clam Chowder - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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My son was in town from college visiting his girlfriend who goes to college in Boston. We decided to drive up and meet them. His GF has gone to Joe's on several occasions and recommended it. We got there slightly ahead of our reservation. It is a pretty large place, but it was PACKED. Both bars and both levels were occupied. Inside was appointed well, and the tables had some room between them so you didn't ever feel cramped. We had to wait for about 20 minutes for our table. It was no big deal. When we sat at our table, it was comfortable. Our server was great. She got us our drinks quickly. I had the Newbury Old Fashioned. It was so good, I had two!! The chicken nachos were excellent. It was large enough for five people. The chips were crisp, the chicken juicy, and there was plenty of Guacamole. We all ordered lunch other than my son, who got steak and eggs. The steak was a true steak, and he was really happy with his choice. The home fries were awesome. I got the steak tips with fries, and they were solid. They were properly prepared with crispy fries. I should emphasize that the portions are LARGE...at least for us. We will be back the next time we visit. read more

Joe’s on Newbury - Steak and eggs - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Live close by and don't usually think of stopping into Joe's but decided to do so today. Very glad I did!! The tuna poke was delicious 9 out of 10. (I added a tiny bit of soy sauce otherwise a 10). I also liked the size of the pour for the accompanying glass of rose. Sat at an open window barstool enjoying a late summer afternoon. All in all a really good lunch experience at Joes on Newbury Street! read more

Joe’s on Newbury - Poke bowl - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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