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Joe’s on Newbury

Restaurant Breakfast restaurant American restaurant Bar and grill Brunch restaurant

Relaxed bar & grill chain offering a varied American pub-food menu, along with kids' meals. People often mention good, great, service, Great, ordered, time, delicious, restaurant, amazing, Boston,


Address

181 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116

Website

joesonnewbury.com

Contact

(617) 536-4200

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (2.9K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Thursday: 11 AM to 11 PM
  • Friday: 11 AM to 11 PM
  • Saturday: 9 AM to 11 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), 9 AM to 11 PM, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 9 AM to 11 PM
  • Tuesday: 11 AM to 11 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM to 11 PM

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Anthony R. 6 months ago on Google
    Joe's on Newbury is one of my favorite pubs in Boston. The menu is great, and the food is solid. We really enjoy eating at the front of the restaurant near the bar area on a nice summer day as they have all of the windows removed. You get that al fresco dining experience while not actually being out on the street. We love it here!
    17 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael C. D. 8 months ago on Google
    I've been to Joe's before at other locations for dinner and I've always enjoyed it. Today a friend invited me to have lunch at this Back Bay location. We were seated in a far corner booth so I was worried we'd be forgotten. In no time our server, Anna, appeared and took care of us. Great service! We both ordered burgers, the Prime and the Cure. My Cure burger was outstanding, with an egg to top it off. My friend enjoyed the Prime burger with house made chips. All around a great experience and atmosphere on Newbury st. Definitely recommend!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lisa L. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place with a fun vibe, good food and perfect for people watching on Newbury street. In the colder months when you’d definitely want to sit inside, the big windows in combination with the high top tables means you get a full view of the outside bustling, and the passerbys enviously eye your food (that’s what got me interested in this place initially!). The ceiling is also glass and is covered in (fake) vines so it’s really a fun environment. Food wise was satisfying, we got the grain bowl, the mushroom burger (so good!), lobster, the artichoke dip, and tomato soup. The complimentary bread was also delicious!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tony M. 2 years ago on Google
    First time here at Joe's and my experience has been phenomenal! I had Peter as my waiter and he is the best. He had suggested the french onion soup as a starter which was great. I was stuck between the ribs, meatloaf and prime rib french dip - which he had recommended the meatloaf (best I've had so far) and Lunch IPA. Great recommendations by the way! One of the best service I've had in all of Newberry st. Food's great, service's awesome, what more can you ask for? Would come here again!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bayan J. 1 year ago on Google
    Our waitor went above & beyond. Very hospitable, really good food! Tuna tartar YUM, spinach dip? YUM. Was kinda annoyed when my husband ordered brussell sprouts cz I wanted real food (you know?) But the Brussel sprouts? YUM. Great job guys.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bryan M. 1 year ago on Google
    YES, PLEASE! It's one of those places where you get so full, yet it's so delicious you can't stop eating! The Cure Burger is amazing, nachos are loaded, and fries are crispy yet soft and amazing. Staff are also super friendly (Thanks, Owen!!) And service is super quick. -Professor Bugman
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nate 5 months ago on Google
    This place is great. Food was delicious and our server Siena was super funny and attentive. I’d try to sit upstairs during the day though because it’s a bit dark downstairs.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aishwarya S. 1 year ago on Google
    Do not miss the dessert! Everything about this place is spectacular. The vibe, food, catering and staff. Loved the hospitality and convenient travel mode. Dog friendly and family friendly place! We ordered the mushroom burger with side of veggies and refreshments. But the best thing was the dessert - skillet cookie! It just hits the right spot and vanishes in like 2 minutes! Was recommended by our server and I must say the entire menu that we had for lunch was just awesome! Recommend this place 100 times over!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bella T. 1 year ago on Google
    Every time I’m in Boston I make a trip down here for lunch or dinner. Drinks are good and the food is always great! Buffalo chicken and the artichoke spinach dips are great for starting. The burger is my go to.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 James 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful ambiance! The food was good but a little plain. Had the tuna tartare appetizer and the lobster roll entree. Both were perfectly fine but nothing out of the ordinary.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Bee H. 2 years ago on Google
    Took us a while to get seated but the service was good. The portion size was appropriate for the price, and the food tasted pretty good. The seating was comfortable and the atmosphere was pleasing. I would go back again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jennifer 1 year ago on Google
    Wasn't sure this would just be a tourist trap, with overpriced mediocre food, but it wasn't! Atmosphere is very nice; crowd was everything from college kids to local young professionals to, yes, tourists (we used to live in Boston but not anymore so I guess that's us now too). Food was excellent, with options for everybody--from steak (tips were perfect) to fish to a quite tasty quinoa bowl for vegans. Great drink menu--try the jalapeño margarita; not too spicy, just right. Waitstaff were friendly, even on a busy night.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Klara C. 1 year ago on Google
    There's a parking garage nearby and some street parking but it was fairly busy here. We had made a reservation for Sunday at noon. We sat in the downstairs areas. Their online menu showed a mimosa flight but sadly they didn't do that anymore. I ordered the Grand Mimosa instead which was delicious. For our food, we ordered the Lobster Benedict and the Buffalo Chicken and Waffles. We also had ordered the Crispy Calamari as an appetizer. Everything was really good and we had great service as well. Definitely recommend coming here!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Patrick M. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place, service was fast and awesome. The waiter was really nice and attentive. Menu has a good variety of really good food. Food was delicious, and filling. Plenty of TVs if you want to watch the big game that is on. You can watch people walking on Newbury. Price was good. There is a parking garage nearby, blue bike station as well.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 DeYante P. 1 year ago on Google
    I had a wonderful experience when I came here! I had the Buffalo Chicken and Waffles along side an Expresso Martini. I noticed they also had nob alcoholic versions of some favorite drinks for those who didn't want alcohol with brunch. I'd highly recommend this place for brunch. The atmosphere is lively but not overwhelming.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Charles “Chuck” C. 2 years ago on Google
    Joe’s is a solid place to get a meal. My group was happy with everything we got, which ranged from spinach and artichoke dip to burgers to pasta. The standout is the Clam Chowder which I didn’t expect. It’s definitely well above average and I would easily stop by Joe’s again to get a bread bowl of it with a beer.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brian F. 4 months ago on Google
    Had some drinks at the downstairs bar and had a great time. Vibes were great, and the bartenders were attentive but let us hang out without pressuring us
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Hami C. 3 years ago on Google
    This restaurant hostess don’t care delivery worker even order ready they don’t check kitchen. Every time When I come here to get an order. They talk each other. They don’t care us. Somebody needs to remind delivery workers also human and we are not work only their restaurant. This is unrespectful. I hope restaurant owner see this review and teach how should they act.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Allen W. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent service by all the staffs and great value for the food. I was surprised that they had huge indoor seating area and big bar. Highly recommended for sure.

  • 5/5 Andrea L. 2 years ago on Google
    We got a good hightop table by the window. It feels like you are sitting outside but you are still inside the restaurant. There are tables available on the street deck as well. They offer gluten free food options (labeled on a menu with GF). They have a pretty good gluten free roll as well. The teenager boys had chicken wings fallow with a burger. They loved it. I tried the chili what is a gluten free dish and the Cobb salad. They tasted delicious. The portions size were great . Everyone finds something on the menu. Great location and good atmosphere. I highly recommend this place!

  • 5/5 Justin C. 3 years ago on Google
    it is actually the greatest restaurant in Boston, no cap!!!!

  • 5/5 Aaron P. 3 years ago on Google
    Best bar in Boston. The guys at the bar took great care of us two days in a row. Amazing staff and service. Can't wait to be back on my next trip to Boston.

  • 4/5 Daniel B. 2 years ago on Google
    Good atmosphere and location on Newbury Street. The service was good and the food was pretty good. The chicken picatta was our favorite entree.

  • 5/5 Joan D. 3 years ago on Google
    Oh my! Yum! A great place for to go food with large portions of delicious comfort food! We ordered the meatloaf and a French Dip. Both outstanding. The creme Brule was fabulous. I was disappointed with the bread pudding, but bet if we'd eaten at the restaurant, it would have been a completely different experience. The mini loaf of fresh bread was amazing - it was still warm after 20 minutes! I was surprised how easy it was to find a parking spot for this pick up location, but would gladly have walked a few blocks!! Prices were not inexpensive, but it was a great value based on portion size and flavor. Nice staff too who accommodated allergies and special requests. Will be back when I get to Boston again!

  • 4/5 Pranjali R. 3 years ago on Google
    Variety of options on the menu to choose from. Good service. Friendly staff.

  • 5/5 KRISTIN F. 3 years ago on Google
    One of the best!!! Great service from Andres top quality food

  • 5/5 Joe G. 2 years ago on Google
    The lobster roll was amazing. And the steak bites was good as well.

  • 5/5 Ann M. 2 years ago on Google
    Great service. I recommend the oysters and salads. Awesome brunch menu!

  • 3/5 Joe G. 2 years ago on Google
    The atmosphere was great! The food not so much. The food was good but missing flavor. My French dip lacked any true flavor and had me wanting some Arby's sauce. My fiancé had the California chicken sandwich and everything was good on the sandwich except the chicken. It was flavorless. They dis offer to replace my meal so that was a plus.

  • 5/5 Matt N. 2 years ago on Google
    Great food. American themed menu with tons of delicious options (soups, salads, lobster roll, fish and chips, salmon, burgers, steak, prime rib, baby back ribs, sandwiches, Mac & Cheese, etc). The beer menu is pedestrian, but they also serve wine and have a full bar. Upstairs has open-air seating next to windows in warm months. There is also outdoor seating along Newbury Street. Downstairs there are additional seats. Overall a good option for elevated American pub cuisine. Prime rib fench dip is delicious and in great bread. The Mac and cheese is also delicious - would definitely recommend. Spinach & Artichoke dip is nice, but weird that it’s served with cold celery and carrots (also has bread to dip which is good).

  • 5/5 Katie A. 2 years ago on Google
    I absolutely can not say enough good things about this establishment. The food, atmosphere, service, and staff were just wonderful. And went above expectations to make sure I felt comfortable and that I was happy. Overall a very friendly neighborhood spot Perfect for drinks with a friend or a casual date night

  • 4/5 Tushar S. 1 year ago on Google
    Great ambiance, quality food but expensive and bland as per my preference. Loved the lemon jacket detailing. Looking forward to a next visit and serving opportunity. Don’t forget to reserve table to skip the waitlist.

  • 5/5 Leslie F. 1 year ago on Google
    Good food and fun vibe. The bolognese was delightful and the perfect amount of food. Someone in our party had the meatloaf on the servers suggestion and said it was the best meatloaf they have ever had. Will be back the next time I'm in Boston if for nothing else than to try the French Onion soup that looked super yummy!

  • 5/5 D. 1 year ago on Google
    First time here and I loved it! They paid close attention to my shellfish allergy and made sure I was able to enjoy the Baja Fish Tacos, etc. The mac and cheese was so creamy and very good!

  • 5/5 Jairo M. 1 year ago on Google
    Great experience! We ordered nachos and they were good and super cheesy! Chips were very crunchy. We also ordered steak frites and they were juicy, tasty and tender. The cure burger was great with the different textures and the runny egg! For drinks we ordered a zero proof martini that was fruity and light! Very good for a mock tail. Ordered two Guinness's and they both lacked a head layer and is a bit watery. That is the only con. The host (like in most places) was a bit rude and unwelcoming.

  • 4/5 Shreya 1 year ago on Google
    Really great food and really great service! The staff was super nice and helpful, and quick dispute there being so many people there for brunch. We had a reservation and were seated early which was nice. The drinks were good- a little strong but good. The food was amazing tho. The Buffalo chicken and waffles was phenomenal and I would get it a million more times. The pancakes were okay- nothing to write home about. I'd recommend going for sure. We were seated in the part that's 'on' newbury street and it was super cool.

  • 4/5 Tao W. 4 months ago on Google
    The ribs are very tender and taste great! The portions for nachos are huge and they are not bad as well! The grilled sprouts are a bit too sweet... And their vegetarian dishes are not good ....

  • 5/5 Debbie C. 9 months ago on Google
    Got seated outside, immediately upon arrival. Perfect lighting and the tables are nice and large. We need a big table because we ordered 4 apps and shared them. Everything was amazing. The tuna tartar was so fresh. The Brussel sprouts were out of this world! Food came out less than 8 minutes after ordering. Calamari was cooked to perfection. There were only 2 tacos in the fish taco order, but it's to be expected for an appetizer.

  • 5/5 Nasim P. 8 months ago on Google
    Joe's bar and grill is my favorite restaurant in Newbury. It has an amazing ground floor with open roof covered with leaves and windows, great for summer days. I've tried their lunch, brunch, dinner, and the bar at different seasons and the food has been always perfect and delicious. The only negative point about it is that if you go there in a busy time, the service wouldn't be fast and you should be patient with your waitress/waiter, but not a problem to me.

  • 5/5 Theodore T. 5 months ago on Google
    In town visiting and walking this street and this looked like a cool place to get food with my coworkers and it had some vegan food for one of them. The only vegan thing on the menu is the quinoa bowl btw. I had the blackend fish sandwich on a recommendation from the waitress and I thought it was good but could be a bigger piece of fish (yeah fat american). Overall the food and service was great. The place is bigger than it looks on the inside as it has a downstairs with a bar area there also.

  • 5/5 Josh G. 3 years ago on Google
    Delicious food !

  • 3/5 Aaliyah M. 3 years ago on Google
    Food was not very good at all. Service was decent. Way overpriced. Will not go back.

  • 5/5 Emmet C. 3 years ago on Google
    Wonderful ambience and very amiable service. The food was fresh and yummy. Will easily recommend this restaurant to friends. Reasonable rates and big portions. Keep up the great work.

  • 5/5 Warren B. 3 years ago on Google
    Gread food

  • 4/5 Paul K. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food and atmosphere.

  • 1/5 Alina M. 3 years ago on Google
    They don't follow covid 19 safety guidelines. The place is fully packed. Not safe to eat there these days.

  • 4/5 Lucie W. 3 years ago on Google
    This place had really good food and drinks, the service was a little bit lacking but they were busy and we had a big group! They also have 25% capacity. I highly recommend

  • 5/5 Lolo E. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food, great location

  • 4/5 gina 3 years ago on Google
    Great customer service and good food selections. Social distancing and very clean

  • 5/5 Brian w. 3 years ago on Google
    Honey mustard chicken salad are a must!

  • 5/5 Kelsey S. 3 years ago on Google
    Rahshon was an amazing server, he was kind, caring, and always available. Even in covid it was an amazing experience. Highly recommend!

  • 4/5 abdullah _. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful location and Good Food 😋

  • 4/5 Alex Z. 3 years ago on Google
    Exactly on time with the estimated wait time. Good service, food seemed even better than previous memory, nice drinks

  • 4/5 Dori Roberts S. 4 years ago on Google
    My boyfriend and I stopped in to Joe's American Bar and Grill for brunch on New Years Eve. This is a large restaurant and it seems that for brunch they have the front half open. We ordered the waffles and omelet with potatoes. We both liked our dishes. Our server was very friendly but was hard to find when we needed her. It would have been great if she would have checked on us so we didn't have to go looking for her. Other than that we had a great experience.

  • 5/5 Linda19 L. 3 years ago on Google
    american food, my preferred treat. I give this place two thumbs up. Next time I'll be back with my relatives. The place has a good atmosphere. Similar to a cafe in Las Vegas I loved.

  • 5/5 Robert G. 3 years ago on Google
    The entire chain of resturaunts is excellent. Always good food with selections for everyone.

  • 5/5 Michael M. 3 years ago on Google
    This place is great! Affordable rates, big portions and the staff members are consistently kind.

  • 5/5 Ramin Z. 3 years ago on Google
    I had a great experience in this restaurant. I ordered a medium cookded burger and it was amazing. Server was very good, just he wasn't very cautious about his distance which made me a little worried but overall he was great. I will defenitely go back to this place.

  • 5/5 Travel Sales G. 3 years ago on Google
    Great server, best bread I have had in a really long time. 5 of us are here. Every person was pleased with their meal. We ordered lobster ravioli, spinach and artichoke dip, shrimp scampi, the french dip and oysters. They also had an exceptional Argentina Malbec. Much nicer than the name denotes.

  • 5/5 Steven P. 3 years ago on Google
    So my GF & went here 4 Christmas dinner wanted 2 do something diff w/my girl 4 Christmas, I had the meatloaf & mashed potatoes, she had the picatto chicken w/linguini it was so good. .

  • 5/5 Julian W. 3 years ago on Google
    Great restaurant, incredible location, Truly delicious French dip steak sandwich, Rashon the server was outstanding “five stars” service.

  • 5/5 Julia B. 3 years ago on Google
    Having a short stay in Boston, i visited yesterday this awesome place... During these sad times, it was like an oasis in a desert... they have AMAZING food, cool ambience (and outdoor area!), good portions and the best honey glazed beef strips i've ever tried!))) and my favourite Moscato wine exceeded all my expectations... The only problem during this time - u need to make a table booking at least 1-2 hours before coming.. I'd also like to say hi and special thanks to the attendant JORGE (i believe that was his name), who was serving me yesterday... very professional, pleasant and helpful staff.. i hope his management will see my compliment and will appreciate somehow his work with them.. :)

  • 4/5 ram k. 3 years ago on Google
    Good. Huge portions. Good seafood and steaks. Nothing gourmet. Just good food.

  • 5/5 Edgar S. 3 years ago on Google
    This spot knows how to treat their clients. Constantly with a super nice mindset. The food is fairly priced, constantly delicious and neat.

  • 5/5 Joan T. 3 years ago on Google
    Made reservations we arrived we were seated our waiter came introduced himself and we ordered our drinks we then got to enjoy the drinks and conversation the atmosphere was good our meals were awesome. My granddaughters and I had a great afternoon

  • 5/5 Shayaan 3 years ago on Google
    The staff was very friendly, and the food was great

  • 5/5 Joaquin M. 3 years ago on Google
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  • 4/5 Adam B. 3 years ago on Google
    Solid American food. Higher-end restaurant than the name led me to believe. A bit more expensive but food and service matched the price.

  • 5/5 Melissa S. 3 years ago on Google
    We came here on our trip to Boston on 10/19. This area is absolutely charming. There are many restaurants in the area, but I'm happy we came here. We're vegetarian and they had several options for us to choose from. We got the quinoa bowl & the impossible burger and shared. It was delicious! Our server, Meghan, was very attentive & sweet. We stayed for more drinks. We'll come back next time we're in Boston!

  • 3/5 Ava B. 3 years ago on Google
    Foods are so expensive.Although the place was nice.

  • 4/5 Lauren P. 3 years ago on Google
    Burgers are hit or miss here. Fries are always excellent though!

  • 3/5 Maya H. 3 years ago on Google
    Foods are so expensive.Although the place was nice.

  • 5/5 Zvika H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent food. Reasonable price.... (Original) אוכל מצוין. מחיר סביר....

  • 1/5 Robert T. 3 years ago on Google
    Chili Bowl I ordered was ice cold and nobody acted like it was a problem. Get it together!!!

  • 5/5 Charles l. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place covid friendly

  • 5/5 Gonzalo R. 3 years ago on Google
    Came here for the first time for a lunch with some friends this past weekend and we loved it! The baby back ribs I got were amazing and the meat just fell off the bone (also might’ve snuck in some bites of my friend’s burgers and those were amazing too) Definitely coming back again - shout out to David for being such a great waiter too!

  • 4/5 Eric Golden D. 3 years ago on Google
    Its good but pricey...not worth the money imo.

  • 3/5 Daniela M. 3 years ago on Google
    Thanksgiving turkey was pretty bad. The rest of the food was great

  • 1/5 Darryn R. 3 years ago on Google
    Would not reccomend ordering takeout from this place. Waited over an hour and thirty mins for food to arrive. Delivery driver informed me he had been waiting on the restuarant to finish order once he arrived even though it had already been over an hour. Food was cold for having just being finished and delivery driver was quick and took about 10-15 mins to arrive. Location is less then a mile away


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid street parking
    • ✓️ Difficult to find a space
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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