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Mr. Joe's

3.6 (148 reviews)
Closed • 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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Casual
Moderate noise
Happy hour specials
Good for groups

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Fran P.

Stopped in on a Sunday evening around 8 for drinks and appetizers. It was plenty of seats at the bar. I ordered a sangria and it was so good I had to get another one. I had sweet potato waffle fries and my friend had a chicken quesadilla. They both were good. We also had "mini beer" shots....cute and tasty lil drink. The bartender was very nice and attentive. It's been years since I have been here and it is so much better than I remembered.

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Doug R.

Our server was Chloe and she is a rockstar. The half serving of nachos is both generous and tasty. Busy at lunchtime, but our party of five was able to easily hold a conversation. Will we return? Absolutely, yes.

Lauri K.

There on weekday lunchtime, always love the bartenders. I had tuna melt My nephew had a Reuben food was really good ambience people coming in for lunch for work plenty of TVs and chatting.

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Sierra B.

I was recommended to come for dinner. My experience was okay. I only had a salad which was okay. My mango drink was terrible, I didn't even bother to finish drinking it. I'm not so sure I'd come running back. My server was nice and did a good job. There was no wow factor. It's a hole in the wall that seems to be popular with the people in the neighborhood. They have plenty of TVs to watch any sport you like. That's it.

Jake P.

Burger and fries were fantastic. The burger had great flavor and was cooked true to the medium request. The fries were thin and crispy. They had a good beer selection, great sports bar vibe, and excellent service

Burger with cheddar  bacon.
Julian B.

Been going here for a while. I like that the burgers are charbroiled/flame-broiled.Like that its a sesame seed bun. Huge nachos. Good happy hour deals. Perfect for sports. Good servers.

Lauren D.

Came in for happy hour for the $5 margaritas and had a BLAST. i had a burger and fries and a couple drinks. Whoever was paying the music that day, 10/10. I was JAMMING. I wish I could come for happy hour every day

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Vincent L.

Decent place to go for lunch. Good atmosphere, TVs are everywhere. Service is hit and miss. Some day waitress are nice, some of them has a sour face. Food is ok, main item is their burger. Others are meh. You can make your burger however you want BUT watch out for extra charge. A lot of items is extra $1.25 so watch out. Burgers taste good, fresh, not greasy and comes to the table fast. It is always pretty crowded so locals do like it better than I do

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Angela S.

This is one of my very favorite local neighborhood bars. Joe's is conveniently located in the 12 Mile / Northwestern Hwy area. There's plenty of free parking in an adjacent lot. There's comfy booth seating, tables and a large bar. There are TVs strategically placed throughout which makes Joe's a great place to watch a game. The food is good and boudin they pour the drinks! My faves are the wings, potatoes skins, steak bites and (omg) the burgers. Servers are super friendly and not only remembers your name but all of your favorite foods and drinks.

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Food was great. Service was great. Bartenders and servers are very personable. Great atmosphere. Great place to watch the pistons game

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Drinks were weak today. Normally they are good.The food is good.This had been my go to bar.

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Great service, clean bathrooms and great food! The perfect place to watch football! My sons and I will be back!

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Food and service was amazing! Thank you! Steak bites were tender and zip sauce was tasty!

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Been a while since I've been here but same great experience as my last visit. Great place to watch a game, grab some good food, and chill.

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Went here on May 4, 2026. I don't catch the hostess' name but she was an absolute delight. Greeted…read moreeveryone right away and found something personal about each group to connect with. It was fun to watch her work. Our waitress, Cecilia was the best we've experienced here. She was friendly, efficient, and kept our drinks coming. She reminded us about the happy hour specials. She was patient with modification requests. She cleared away the glasses and dishes no longer being used so the table was always clean. She even refilled our drinks after we paid and were still sitting at the table chatting away. I wish I had extra cash on me because I when have doubled the tip that was left for her. As for the food... the nachos are always a table favorite. I tried the chicken tenders with BBQ sauce - which I believe is made in house - it's pretty perfect in BBQ flavor. Also had the brussels sprouts with Parmesan and lemon aioli. They were quite tasty as well. (No photos this time).

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