Excellent dining experience. The food and service were outstanding! They also have Vegan options which is a nice plus The local Calamari was some of the best I've ever had. Locally sourced, tender, with a light crust batter. Just perfect! The Lobster Carbonara was also the other standout. Flavorful with lots of Lobster meat. The little neck Steamed clams were also great Service was fantastic! read more

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Really enjoyed the meal and service! The waitress was very helpful, and every dish was good. Scallops were fresh, cod was well seasoned and tender, and the short rib burger (competition submission for Burger Week) was exceptional! We were surprised that the fries were made in-house. Just note that if you bring a stroller, it will need to be kept at the front, as the tables/aisles are too narrow to navigate with it. read more

Jo's American Bistro - Burger - New American Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

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The restaurant was full when we arrived at 7pm. Rather than wait 30 min. for a table, we opted to sit at the bar. The Not Your Mama's Mojito was under- whelming. Hubby liked his Great Gatsby mocktail. The warm bread was okay but nothing special. Hubby ordered the Fish and Chips. The fish was delicate with a crispy crust. Too greasy for my tastes but I don't like fried food. The chips (fries) were only okay. The disappointment was the Lobster Carbonara. The sauce was nice but the lobster was like rubber. No matter how long you chewed, it just got worse. It even had a fishy taste. The restaurant was nice enough to take the carbonara off the check since I could not eat it. Service was excellent and the decor is comfortable with an upscale feel. read more

Food service and atmosphere. The place appears to be the place of choise for locals. We did not have reservations but they happily sat us at a shared table. We did not have people sitting next to us. Food was superb. read more

As a New Yorker who visits Newport several times a year (thank you, timeshare life), Jo's is always my very first stop in town, and for good reason. From the moment you walk in, the place is spotless. The windows practically sparkle, the bathrooms are arguably the cleanest in Newport (a detail that never goes unnoticed), and the décor? Absolutely stunning. The craftsmanship alone, especially the woodwork is worth admiring before you even glance at the menu. Speaking of which, the food is consistently excellent, but what truly sets Jo's apart is the service. The atmosphere is relaxed and unpretentious, yet incredibly attentive. It feels less like dining out and more like being welcomed into someone's home, if that someone also happens to serve fantastic meals. The staff are genuinely warm, friendly, and engaging. You can tell they enjoy what they do, they're laughing, smiling, and connecting with guests in a way that feels authentic. That kind of culture starts from the top, so hats off to the management for creating such a positive environment. Thank you again for another amazing dinner, I'm already looking forward to my next visit this fall. read more

Pre-concert dinner before a performance at Rosecliffe. Just a few days after a major snowstorm. Parking and walking to and from restaurant was a little challenging but area around restaurant was good. We were a party of six and were seated immediately in a window space. We shared a calamari app. Menu has something for everyone : pasta, steak, chicken and lobster, etc. I have never been here before but I'd like to return for drinks and apps as their downstairs bar looked very inviting. read more

First time trying Joe's and our waiter and service were great. The burger week special burger was good. The lobster and duck quesadillas were not my favorite combination. The hanger steak and fish sandwich were pretty good. read more

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We dined during the week and selected the 3-course prix fixe menu that includes a glass of wine for $25.95. We both started with the house salad which proved to be a pleasant surprise given its high quality ingredients. For an entree my wife chose pan roasted salmon served over tomato, capers, kale, and chive orzo. I got my fix on shrimp pasta - scampi style orechiette pasta, shrimp, garlic, tomato, white beans, kale, with grilled lemon that proved to be excellent. No desert was required or desired. read more

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We loved our experience here! Had a relaxing and romantic vacation/anniversary dinner. Very nice & thorough from the hostess/host to our server. My salmon dinner was moist and tasty with a good portion. My husband's hanger steak was full of flavor. We got the prix-fixe option with the soup; our chowder was warm and comforting. The Pinot noir was a nice pairing. The Italian olive cake was delicious in flavor and texture. We had such a lovely experience and recommend this gem to all! read more

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Great prix fixe deals - you're gonna get a heftier portion than you'd expect for the tariff, and it'll be masterly. Good drinks, nice but not-stuffy atmosphere. Fantastic service from everyone, but Darius really went out of his way to make sure our visit was outstanding. Went here on a tip from the innkeeper at our hotel despite having plans at a different place, and boy did he steer us right! (Everyone carries on about the burgers here, too - I'll have to go back and try one out.) read more

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The clam chowder was great! So glad I ordered it. The potatoes weren't too much as they can sometimes be, and there was a good amount of clams in there. For my entree I ordered the butternut squash agnolotti. So good! It was the reason why I picked the restaurant for Valentine's Day in the first place and it met my (high!) expectations. The sage cream sauce and carmelized onions were perfect. What wasn't perfect was the chicken I ordered with it. I was pretty disappointed in it, it was flavorless and dry. For like, $8 extra I'd like my chicken to be edible! Neither my boyfriend or I could bring us ourselves to choke it down. But I devoured the rest of my agnolotti, rest assured. Also pictured is the lobster carbonara, which was really good too. Very generous proportion of lobster. For the prices, menu offering, and atmosphere (dark, white napkins, prime location) I'd think of this as more than a "casual" establishment. If they want to be considered casual, then I'd prefer a much larger portion, one that I wouldn't be able to finish in one sitting and save for lunch the next day. So the portions and price combined gives it a fancy feel I'd say... do imagine my surprise when the bread rolls were served in a paper bag! Why they couldn't be on a plate I don't know, but it cheapened the experience. I mean, if you have a prix fixe menu, I'd think you're a little upscale but maybe that's just me. The service was really good, very fast and friendly. All of the waiters wished us a nice day when we left. There was also a special Valentine's prix fixe menu (they offer a regular one on weekends I believe) for $65 that included a starter, entree, and dessert- but I didn't opt for it as I was excited about the agnolotti. The parking situation- good luck! There's a lot nearby (across from the tennis hall of fame) but there's a heft fee for parking there. read more

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My mom came to celebrate her birthday week and I was determined to find a spot to have dinner in Newport. We immediately liked the warm and quiet atmosphere. Our server was excellent and refilled our water often and answered questions we had about the menu. There were a lot of options on the menu that looked good. I decided to try the Sausage & Orecchiette Pasta and my mom picked the Butternut Squash Agnolotti. The portions were average sized with incredible flavors. We splurged and each got a dessert. She had the olive oil cake with berries. It was a touch in the dry side but the flavor and the fruit were perfect. I had the peach bread pudding which was so delicious and perfect for a cold winter evening. This will definitely be a place plan to eat at every time she visits in the future. Thanks for helping to make her birthday special. The first thing she said the next morning was how much she liked the restaurant. read more

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I called closer to closing time but I had just landed in RI and the girl taking my order was very nice and said she would put my order through! The lobster carbonara while be pricy was very very good. It ended up being 2 meals for me so worth it in the end. read more

Jo's American Bistro - Lobster Carbonara - New American Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

Parking a challenge but not their fault. Ambiance excellent. Service outstanding with attention to detail. Selection of wine ok but nothing outstanding. Shared a wedge salad. One of the best I've ever had. Their seared scallops in a pumpkin sauce with apple and sliced Brussel spouts was to die for. Beef Wellington special was ok but could have been better. Highly recommend. When back in Newport we will be back! read more

My wife and I visited Newport for our 'babymoon' during the holidays. Jo's popped up as a dinner option and we decided to pay them a visit. I remember commenting while I was here that I loved the food and dining experiences in Newport and this was one of the reasons why. The service was friendly, attentive, and top notch. The upstairs dining room was romantic and the perfect volume. As for the food, it was delectable. The bread arrived piping hot and tasted like it was freshly basked. The NE clam chowder was the perfect consistency with a healthy dose of clams. The fish and chips were some of the best I've ever had. Crispy, flaky, meaty - I wish I could have it again right now. If you find yourself in town, Jo's should not be missed for an incredible dining experience. read more

Jo's American Bistro - New England Clam Chowder - New American Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

service was amazing as soon as we walked in. my party ranged from a toddler to an older couple. just seemed like the place was suited for everyone. it's hard to explain but you just felt comfortable here. when the food came out I was shocked. it was amazing. all the way from the drinks to desert. everything was exceptional. would highly recommend. read more

Every time Jo's raises the bar. Unbelievable service, quality of food, drinks, and atmosphere. Hard to dine elsewhere in Newport when you know it will pale in comparison..! read more

This is truly a lovely place to eat in Newport. We went on a quiet Sunday afternoon. The menu is ample, service was good, parking was easy since it was off season. Pricing was fair for the quality of good food we received. I feel one of the better places for a decent meal in Newport. Nice location for shopping and galleries on Bellevue Avenue. This bistro is truly worth a try. I found the background "new age" music not tolerable--simply was not a relaxing sound for such a nice place. Would have expected something more pleasing . . .hence, it lost a star * for this. read more

There's something for everyone at this restaurant from fresh seafood to hearty pasta dishes. Usually we get meat dishes but the preparation of the scallops and the allure of fish and chips was too much for us. We both loved our meals. My husband said his fried fish-two sizeable pieces-were the best he's ever had. Even warmed dinner rolls were out of this world. We were tucked in a corner and enjoyed the peace and quiet of our cozy spot. Dessert wasn't the best and I actually wished we skipped it. Service was fine-when I shared I was not loving my dessert, the server took it away and offered to take it off the bill without me even asking (I never would have!). read more

Really nice spot in downtown newport off the busy main road. We had a reservation but did need to wait 20 mins. Our server was wonderful and was very attentive with the allergies in our party. I had the restaurant week menu and the scallops were delicious! The surf and turf was just okay as the lobster although a good portion was cold in some spots and chewy. The pumpkin cheesecake was yummy also. Good place to eat when in town. read more

We found this place while in Newport RI. The service was nice and the food was good. We shared dishes as they were large enough to do so. Everything was delish, however, the bread pudding wasn't a hit in my group. It wasn't all the sweet and the bread was squishy. The cheesecake looked good, maybe we will get that next time. The warm bread was so so good as was the bistro salad. the starters and entree was good. read more

Jo's American Bistro - Southern Fried Chicken Bites - New American Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

It's been really difficult to get reservations at a decent time for dinner here in Newport at the restaurants we have on our list. So tonight we chose this restaurant for dinner that wasn't on our radar that was available at the time we wanted to go to dinner. Sometimes surprises happen when you least expect them. Jo's American Bistro was fabulous. The restaurant was busy - a good sign, the service was great (thanks Kaylyn), and the food delish. Not only did our server on top of everything, she was engaging and friendly. My husband and I started out with cocktails, an old-fashioned for him and a glass of Sauvignon Blanc for me. We shared the beef tartare as a starter. Fresh beef with red onion, capers, arugula, shaved asiago and evoo, I had the grilled scallops for dinner, which were tender and perfectly grilled served with out-of-this-world homemade gnocchi. Hubby had the shrimp & grits, jumbo shrimp served with cheesy grits, which he loved. His dinner was on the prix fixe menu offered all day Sunday through Thursday. We ended our meal with sharing a dessert, the cinnamon peach bread pudding with bourbon caramel sauce. To die for! Joanne, the owner of the restaurant, came to check on us a couple of times. She really cares about her customers' and their dining experience. I found out that she's Sicilian and her family recipes are on the menu. Even though Jo's is an American bistro, I could see the Italian influence in a lot of the dishes on the menu. I definitely recommend this restaurant if you're in Newport area. read more

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Jo's American Bistro is a gem in Newport! From the moment I walked in, I was impressed by the warm and welcoming atmosphere. The service was outstanding--attentive without being intrusive, with staff who were knowledgeable about the menu and happy to offer recommendations. I had the pork chops and the food was simply delicious!! Thoughtfully prepared and beautifully presented. Every bite was full of flavor, and it was clear that fresh, high-quality ingredients were used. Everything exceeded expectations. The view from the upstairs seating area was the perfect finishing touch after being at the jazz festival all weekend. Overlooking the charming Newport streets, it created a lovely backdrop for an already wonderful dining experience. If you're visiting Newport and looking for exceptional food, top-notch service, and a relaxed yet elegant setting, Jo's American Bistro should be at the top of your list. I can't wait to come back! read more

We sat at the high top a few nights ago. Food was great. Atmosphere nice. Alec was our server and was also the bartender - he was great and while there was an issue that was corrected - he went out of his way to apologize etc. read more

We really enjoyed the atmosphere. We were n the 2nd floor and it was a really nice relaxing meal. The pan fried cod was my wife's choice and was excellent. I had the dinner special that combines a beverage, soup or salad and a select group of entries at a special price. My chicken piccata was very good. Clam chowder is excellent. The warm bread is good too. Our service was friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. Arielle was our server and she teamed with another person to check on us and repeatedly refill our waters. read more

Food, staff, ambience everything was perfect. First walk in greeted by awsome friendly staff. Tracy our waitress was second to none...so friendly and caring. My wife and I celebrated our anniversary here and they were so kind as to even give us complimentary desert at the end....food was so good but the price paid I can say was mainly for how well we were treated....but make no mistake...food hands down worth every penny read more

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We've dined at Jo's Bistro on the first night of Restaurant Week, and we had a wonderful time and a great dinner overall with cozy atmosphere and ambiance. When we walked in, we were greeted by the hostess, who seated us in the main dining room with a fantastic wine cellar behind us. If you're a wine lover, this is the perfect spot to check out their great wine selection. Once we were seated, our server Debbra greeted us and provided excellent service. The place was busy and pretty crowded for the opening night of Restaurant Week, but that didn't stop Debbra from being attentive, helpful, and checking in on us. We started with mushroom croquettes and shrimp for appetizers, and for our main courses, we had surf and turf and roasted cod. Everything was prepared beautifully and tasted even better. The desserts were great as well, we shared both apple cider cake and tiramisu. As locals in Newport who love to go out, we really had a great time and truly appreciated Debbra's attentive service, especially with how busy the place was. Thank you so much, and we'll definitely be back! Srdan Dokovic. read more

Food was pretty good (tried the fish and chips) Service was great. Cocktails were nothing incredible but tasty enough! Reasonably priced. Sat outside and enjoyed our time. read more

This lovely restaurant is just off the beaten path of Bowens Wharf - on Memorial Blvd. The interior is a perfect low key environment immaculate and tasteful in decor. Service was excellent! Food was absolutely delicious- I just wish we had sampled more as I'm sure there would be more to say. My wife and I had Lobster Carbonara as well as the Fish & Chips. Both were outstanding but the Carbonara was sublime. The dish was loaded with choice pieces of lobster - no skimping! I will be visiting Jo's every time I'm in Newport from now on! read more

Jo's American Bistro - Fish & Chips - light batter and succulent filets. Chips were on target! - New American Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

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Service: very kind and prompt with my order. I ordered takeout and as I pulled up to the restaurant they were walking out with my food. Food: I ordered the lobster carbonara and the lobster and lamb quesadilla. The amount of lobster in the carbonara alone was very plentiful. They didn't skimp out on it at all. You are definitely getting what you paid for. It was so rich and creamy, the peas complimented the rest of the dish, to include the cherry tomatoes (not a fan of tomatoes at all but these blended right in). The quesadilla was just as delicious. Both portions were generous to say the least! I will be definitely stopping by again to try everything else on the menu! read more

Jo's American Bistro - Lobster Carbonara - New American Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

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My husband and I love going to Jo's when we're in the area! The food is always great, service is always friendly, and the ambiance is super cute. They have a wonderful pre fixe deal Sunday-Thursday that we try to take advantage of. You get an entree and appetizer for $22. If you want to have a glass of wine or a beer, it's $25. The portions are normal sized, unlike other pre fixe deals I've had in the past. The shallot dressing and house salad was excellent, as was the salmon. My husband got steak frites which was also delicious. We'll definitely keep returning to Jo's! read more

Great food, many GF options, delicious award winning burger. Never had a bad meal there..

Nice atmosphere and very friendly staff. Very impressed with how clean it was, thought the window was open it was so clear. We did make a reservation but wasn't very busy while we were there. Food was pretty good, good flavor combos. My chicken was slightly overcooked. Wife's fish was cooked right. Mixed drink was good, not overly strong. Casual dress is fine. read more

This is our second visit to Jo's not even realizing we visited before. When we walked in we realized oh wait we've been here and really liked it. This time we were on a mission to try the lobster roll since I saw an amazing pic online. We went during a cold Saturday afternoon so a good martini and their yachtie pants drink hit the spot. Let me tell you friends the lobster roll and fig pizza aka Jo's pizza was ahhhmazing!! Lobster role was SO generous with the meat. So much so we got full off of that. Oh can I share an honorable mention about the pickles? I love pickles and these were perfectly sweet and tart. Jo's tell me more about your pickles?!! The pizza was out of this world. First of all mushrooms, aroogs, fig jam, goat cheese on some of the freshest homemade pizza crust with the perfect amount of chew. I wasn't sure if there was cheese in the dough but it was perfection. Thanks Jo for the perfect afternoon delight ;-) read more

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Kind of bummed that this is where we ate on our last night in Newport. We made an 8:45 reservation (keep in mind 9 PM was also available on OpenTable) and we felt rushed a majority of the time. The food was overpriced and subpar. I'm pretty sure my daughter's pizza was previously frozen. Only reason why I'm giving it 2 stars instead of 1 is because I liked the decor. read more

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After 3 visits here, I'm pretty sure this has to be one of the best restaurants in Newport. I can be convinced I've never tasted a better clam chowder. I know I've never had better calamari. Lobster Carbonara is Devine. Even the dinner rolls are rediculously tasty. This is a special place. Anything I've ever tasted from here is extremely well done. If you're staying in Newport, this place has been bullet proof for years. read more

Jo's American Bistro does it right! Thank you for your incredible hospitality, from the moment we walked though the door, we were greeted with a warm & friendly smile. We then were welcomed by Darius , he is engaging, knowledgeable, personable & his attention to detail makes dining at Jo's an exceptional experience. The menu has a variety of delicious choices for all patrons. You will not be disappointed, American Bistro dining at its finest. Darius, thank you for the taking the time to share Newport's beautiful attractions. We loved the spectacular coastal cliff walk & the cool Tennis Hall of Fame Museum! And thank you for holding on to our CC, we were just having too much fun with you! Your genuine hospitality is greatly appreciated, we are fans!!! Thanks a million, Bobbie & Derek :) read more

Great restaurant in downtown Newport. On of the best burgers I've had in a while. My wife thoroughly enjoyed the fish and chips. We stopped in for a early dinner around 4 but by the time we finished the restaurant was packed...reservations recommended. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming and the staff were great as well. Great bar too. read more

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Went for dinner on a cold January evening. Very cozy inside and we're greeted warmly b6 everyone. We both had the prix fixe menu, hanger steak and farro bowl. Salads were amazing and food was delicious. We will be back. read more

Jo's American Bistro - Salad from prix fixe menu. - New American Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

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We went to Jo's for my husband's birthday upon our friends' recommendation and it did not disappoint! The restaurant has a homey, casual feel and our server was very kind. Our favorite thing about this restaurant is that they did NOT skimp on the seafood! Our clam chowder was delicious, creamy, and full of clam chunks. The lobster carbonara had more lobster than pasta, and the pieces of lobster meat were huge and juicy. It was so indulgent and generous. Finally, we got the bacon jam burger, which honestly blew me away. The meat was perfectly cooked, full of flavor, and had the perfect balance of fat and sweetness from the jam. As an added bonus, they brought out a free creme brulee with a candle for my husband's birthday! We will definitely be back. read more

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