Stopped in today for lunch at the suggestion of a friend and went to sit at the bar because we didnt want any of the 'old' rubbing off on us from the Red Hat Society that was sitting around being all old... My 1st complaint is that there is no lunch menu. I had no desire to have a dinner entree at noon and that annoyed me right off the bat. I ordered the 'small' buffalo chix pizza and Trix had the Tuscan Grilled Chix sandwich both of which were really good. The bar is very nice and looks very chill and the meal was good. Now my 2nd complaint, it was really fucking expensive! $47 for lunch is simply too much. That said it wasnt bad and I may check it out again. read more

I've only eaten at the bar, but I've done so three times, and always at happy hour. The lure is the half-priced app menu and the fact that it's halfway home from work. Woo hoo. Parking is plentiful, and they seem to need the space. A lot of the restaurant tables full, and only a few seats open at the bar, which is horseshoe shaped with bar tables and booths off to the sides. The first time I was there, I asked for the beer menu. The bartender seemed mystified. Like, who'd want that? I was forced to ask about individual beers. I settled on an IPA (always a good choice!) and was pretty happy with it. I was meeting a friend who drinks white wine. The next week,the same two female bartenders remembered our drinks and us. And offered suggestions for the food order. At every visit, they offer bread and olive oil with parmesan for dipping. Overall, they were really pleasant. For the apps, we got a tuna sashimi concoction. It was tasty the first time and just okay the second. Maybe it was the sauce? Addicting but ultimately a gimmick. My friend liked the coconut shrimp but they stopped offering it. Not sure why. We also got the rice egg rolls with peanut sauce. These aren't fried egg rolls, and to her credit, the bartender warned us. I wasn't expecting fried (and in fact, wanted the raw, fresh taste), but I appreciate that she made sure I'd read the menu correctly. They were good, a refreshing departure from the usual bar food. I'd order them again. The margherita pizza (also half off) is tasty but unmemorable. We ordered other things, I can't quite remember what, but half off. And pleasant bartenders. Yeah, a-okay! read more

OK. I've been turned off by their store in Malden, but the one in Norwell was alright. Same complaint as another reviewer - our server took our order and dropped off our check, they do service by brigade, which makes it hard to know who to order stuff from. I always get the meatloaf, and everything was hot. I like their "local beer" offering; I'm a fan of supporting local businesses. The bread-oil-cheese combo, of course, is fantastic. The manager had to administer the Heimlich Manouvre, so she gets points for being on the ball. I give NYAJ grudging props; I was reasonably pleased. read more

Came here on Mother's day - great lunch nice menu for the mama's. I had the statler chicken which was fabulous over a bed of there rice instead of the risotto. The flatbread pesto pizza was pretty good, but a little too greasy. After all that food, I couldn't eat much more than a bite of the motlen chocolate cake which was great. We are regulars here and feel welcomed by Leo and all the staff each time we come. read more

Great Service, wonderful complimentary crusty bread with olive oil dip, decent prices, and excellent ambiance. I have had some bad experiences in some other steak restaurants recently, and I was so pleasantly surprised here that I asked for the manager to tell her how pleased i was. Another waitress came over to compliment me on my antique motorcycle sitting in the parking lot, and it was an overall LOVELY experience that I really needed! read more

Went there today for lunch with my mom since we haven't seen each other much lately. I got a negroni which was made perfectly. My mother ordered a glass of wine and and at least 5 minutes later the server returned to tell us they didn't have any, something she should have known. She told us that she was new and it was her first day, that I understand. My mom got a diet soda instead which she had not put a straw in. The server had walked away to quickly to ask for one so I had to go to the bar myself to get it. Minutes later she asked if we were ready to order and we were. As I began to speak she turned around and walked away to a dirty table (I'm guessing she didn't have enough pens.) at the same time my mom asked for another soda. The food came out and the drink hadn't so she asked again for another, which came promptly but left the empty glass on an already cluttered table. My jambalaya was good but my moms chicken tenders with no fries were ok at best. You could tell they had plated it with fries originally because they forgot to take them all off. I would have enjoyed another cocktail but after waiting 10 minutes to get the check and another 5 for a take out box I wanted to leave. All in all the food was decent but service was poor. This is the second time in a row we have received bad service from a "new" server and will not be coming back anytime soon. read more

Great service, & very accommodating to GLUTEN-FREE eaters! I have a serious gluten allergy so this is a huge plus for me. Our waiter couldn't have been nicer! He was very attentive, always smiling, and made sure everything was out right on time. He even brought me my own gluten free roll and dipping sauce I was so excited when I saw the gluten free menu had pasta, sandwiches, and quesadillas- things us celiacs never get to eat! The only reason I didn't give them 5 stars is because my quesadillas were mediocre- they didn't have much cheese inside and were over-cooked. My cousin got regular quesadillas and had the same issue. However, everyone else in my family's meals were really good so overall I would recommend this place! read more

Nikki was phenomenal!!! Great service awesome food!!! Love this place!!! Rosemary scallops amazing!!! read more

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My sister told me about this great place so that's where we went for her birthday Saturday for lunch. We sat outside with the view of the green slime-covered pond. ALL you could smell was the oil/tar raunch from their recently repaved parking lot made worse in the hot sun. Then from where came the stench of rotting garbage? It reminded me of the garbage trucks from decades ago. The food was nothing I'd come back for. All in all the best thing I can say about this place is that I didn't get poisoned. read more

Returned to the Norwell store on a snowy Saturday night at 6:00 and were offered the opportunity to find our own table in the bar. Perfect. While I don't care for the TVs the bar area usually has a better energy than the dining room. Everyone enjoyed their dinner and when a burger was served overcooked it was refired and back at the table in less than five minutes. Thats a crackalackin expeditor there for you folks. We'll be back. read more

Love the bar here! Food is always yummy and they have half price appys from 3-6pm mon-fri so it's a nice stop for after work

Food was really good tonight and our server was fabulous. I'm a hard grader and he was so attentive to us that it made the meal special. His name is Gerry G. Big kudos Gerry !!!!! read more

This was one of the worst lunches! The haddock was 1/4 inch loaded down with tasteless Panko. Broccoli could have broken a tooth and the mashed potatoes were cold. The lemonade was watery. Caesar salad dressing was watered down. We would have told our server had she checked back with us! I had contacted the manager on 8-16-19. She asked us to give them another chance and said she would send us a certificate in the mail. Haven't seen it. Called two weeks ago, she said she just put it in the mail. Still nothing, Heather. I'm a Realtor and will not be recommending Not your Average Joes! Donna M read more

This was our first time at Not Your Average Joes in Hingham and have been extremely impressed with the quality of food and absolutely outstanding service. Luke was our waiter and was maybe one of the single most amazing waiters ive ever come across in my life. I want to make sure he gets the credit he deserves because he made our meal even better!!! Thank you Luke! read more

Def a fan. This is a place for you to try if you like all natural and locally grown ingredients. We have been here a million times and its great from the start. The ciabatta bread they bring out is great, they service it with a pepper flake and parm dipping oil that everyone loves. I would recommend taking a peak at the Specials because generally you will find en trees using the freshest ingredients that are in season. The wine list is decent , lots of big commercial stuff but you can find a diamond in the rough on occasion. Wife loves their hallmark Mustard Chicken and I am a fan of their short rib sliders. Can get a little pricey with the whole fam but it has a nice vibe and I really enjoy the use of local stuff being a big fan of Farmer's markets and the like. read more

I've been a fan of this chain for a while. We went last night for dinner and had our typically very good time. We got there around 8:30 and the bar/lounge was packed. We would have normally sat at the bar but there was unfortunately no room. I got the chicken and shrimp madagascar and my husband had the forno baked pasta, both were specials. My husband's pasta was definitely delicious. What I think of as perfect comfort food. I have to admit we did neglect my meal a bit as we were both far too busy savoring his. Not to say that it was bad by any means, but it wasn't mind blowing like the pasta! We both love that these restaurants support and encourage local businesses including microbreweries. They always one or two really good beers on tap. The service is also normally really good. read more

I want to give Joe's 4.5 stars. It's faults lay largely in the patio and the main dining room. That's not on the staff, that's on nature and the patrons respectively. The wife and I head to the bar area automatically, the service has always been consistently good. The only complaint is that when it's busy (which is always) it can be difficult to get a table. It's worth the wait. The menu changes from time to time, but don't let that hang you up, there's something there for everyone, even the fussy eaters. They're more than happy to sub out ingredients because it's all made to order. Bear in mind that the portions are a tad on the large side (like that's a bad thing), so take it easy on the bread. Some of the appetizers are the size of a small entree to put that into perspective. The staff (at least in the bar area) are friendly, and attentive. Also, very knowledgeable about the menu items. There's not a lot to dislike about NYAJ. read more

Only came here for a beer after lunch. Often saw this restaurant on Open Table for reservations and being right down the street had to try it. Friendly staff when they heard we lived down the street they gave us takeout menus and coupons for our next dinning experience. It was really quiet that day and the bartender was on his phone while we were the only people at the bar, kinda my pet peeve. He did give us great recommendations on different beers and gave us bread with a great oil/cheese dip. We will be back for dinner. read more

My review went from 1 star to a five star. I had a complaint about my meal on a recent visit and Jimmie from guest relations contacted me immediately, took corrective steps and offered me a refund. I was so impressed with his sincere interest and his outstanding customer service. More dining establishments could learn from what NYAJs does to keep customers coming back. Thanks Jimmie!!! read more

Terrible experience here. Ordered a burger medium well it was still mooing. Sent back burger was still terrible and not cooked properly. Pizza was the equivalent of eating a cardboard box. Server was not very helpful very rude about Covid rules. Also put lemons in a Blue Moon, disgusting. Won't be back. Just a typical chain.... read more

If I could give this place 0 stars I would in a heartbeat, however I have to put at least 1 to write this review. The food here was absolutely abysmal. The chicken came out and looked like dracula sucked the soul out of it. Completely bland and dryer than the sahara. The fries lacked any bounce and seemed like they were taken out of a microwave and left to sit in the open air for about 3 days. Overall I would NOT recommend this place to anyone who values their taste buds. You might as well get a paper shredder and shred your money and the experience will be the same. read more

Went here on Friday night. We were driving around the area looking for a restaurant fairly last minute. We haven't been here before so we decided to try it. Great customer service and staff! There was a wait which is expected on a Friday night. They gave us a timer and invited us to sit at the bar. I got the Pomegranate martini (so delicious). The wait took less than expected so we moved to our table after our drinks. The waitress was a sweetheart (wish i got her name). She helped me pick out what to get and what her favorite meal was. I took my chances on the turkey feta orzo dish. It had artichokes in it and was very tasty. My only complaint is the turkey tips were kind of dry. My boyfriend got a burger which he said was awesome. I've heard people rave about the bread so i was interested in trying it. I think because they were so busy that they didn't cook it enough (it was doughy in the middle and kind of cold). All in all, it was good. I will come back and try again. Maybe on a week day night when they aren't too busy this time. read more

On Jan 25 2019 I ordered honey crusted chicken which wasn't bad,unfortunately the green beans were under cooked and tasted like they just came from the produce center, The restaurant wa s located in norwell read more

I've eaten at Not Your average Joe's a few times. The service is always friendly and the food is delicious! It's a great stop before or after a show at The Company Theater. So if you're in the area, it's definitely worth the stop! read more

I came here last night with my family for dinner. Our server was very nice and accommodating. My brother ordered steak tips with green beans and mashed potatoes and he loved it! My mom and I are plant-based vegans and we ordered veggie burgers with Waldorf salads. The veggie burgers came out and they were very mushy (like unbelievably soft). My mom and I were barely able to stomach them. We informed our waitress of this and she explained to us that their veggie burgers get made every three days and they get frozen. By the second or third day, they are usually not as firm. This explained the mushiness. She apologized profusely to us and we continued eating. When we finished, our waitress gave us our bill and said that the manager had taken the veggie burgers off of our bill, which we were extremely grateful for! We know that, as vegans, we don't have many options dining out, so this was good for what we could eat. On another up-note, I discovered my new favorite salad - the Waldorf salad! It is so delicious. I am giving this restaurant a 4 for the excellent customer service, but for the unsatisfactory burger. read more

Made a reservation for a busy Saturday evening, our table was ready as we arrived, no wait. The bread and apps. where spot on. The pulled pork pretzel bread was delish. For my meal I ordered the jambalaya. Unfortunately it was only average. It looked bland when it was presented by the server. When I tasted it I felt it was left under a heat lamp far too long. The cod was great, the mustard crusted chicken was excellent as well. I will go back, I just won't order the jambalaya. read more

Mike our bartender was welcoming with a great smile The food, i had the meat loaf, was a perfect portion. My husbands chicken picata was great but he missed the artichoke hearts. Service amd ambiance was great. Yummy meal and Mike makes a mean Harvey Wallbanger. read more

very good the food, prepared with a great time. I just do not like the way the bargirl treated me, seemed to me to leave soon.

Went to Not Your Average Joes on Thursday for dinner and sat at the bar. The team was great, the drinks were great and it just made for an enjoyable experience. I had the mustard crusted chicken sandwich and it was perfect. The manager Heather chatted with us and made us feel right at home. Cant wait to come back!! read more

Best one I've been too - not so much for the decor but it all comes down to the quality of the food and service. Food was great- cooked perfectly, served hot. We sat in the bar area- bartenders were awesome! Will go back again anytime! read more

Extremely poor service. Consistent mistakes with take out orders. Not worth visiting.

Not Your Average Joe's is hands down my favorite restaurant. The mustard crusted chicken with mashed potatoes and green beans are AMAZING. For dessert, the peanut butter thing hits the spot. I love, love, love their raspberry lemonade. If you join their birthday club they email you a certificate for a free meal and dessert on your birthday. There's something for everyone on their menu. What's not to love? This place is fantastic. read more

Love Elia!!! We had a HORRIFIC experience at Bella's down the street (never go there, see my Yelp review) but Elia made it all better. It was night and day service-wise. These ladies were heaven sent!! They even gave us some $5 off coupons for the next visit because of our bad service at Bella's!! The food was delish and it was a blessing in disguise that we ended up here. Next time we're in town, we'll be coming back for sure!!! read more

Average!! I have dined at NYAJ'S for a few years and have never been disappointed until now. We went in on Sunday for a late lunch and we sat at the bar. Joe's bloody Mary's are usually very good. Not so yesterday. We had a long delay waiting for service and once the drinks arrived they were definitely not worth waiting for. Tasted like a glass of tomatoe juice with a few ice cubes. Yuk! We eat at the bar oftentimes because we like the camaraderie of fellow diners as well as the usual speed of the bartenders. Thank goodness we were not in a hurry yesterday. Food was ok. The fish sandwich arrived cold with absolutely no flavor. The fries were limp and soggy. The focaccia and oil was fabulous, as always! I'll probably try it again but not real soon. Too bad they didn't live up to their name this trip. read more

The worst meal ever! First time visit to this restaurant as I was attending a show nearby. The restaurant was very busy and VERY noisy! I choose this restaurant because they offer gluten free options. I ordered the cheese burger with a veggie off the GF menu. I get the meal and the roll is not gluten free. I took burger off plate and proceeded (tried) to eat the hockey puck of a burger .. disgusting! The carrots on the plate were old and had the consistency of rubber. My daughter ordered steak tips which we brought to the attention of the waiter that were over cooked to the point they looked like charcoal. Her green bean were raw and inedible. My b/f had the baked haddock that was NOT haddock. They use a cheap white fish and call it haddock. Would never go back there and would not ever recommend to anyone! read more

We had gone months ago to the Norwell restaurant and it was freezing inside, bad service etc and I posted here and Joe sent me a $25 gift certificate so I thought that was very nice and decided to give the place another try. Back to Norwell we go.... Big Mistake! Everything was great till they brought over the large pizza in this huge pizza tray on a stand that wasn't secure and slide across the table , burning my hand , tipping drinks over and the pizza wasn't even halfway cut. They forgot the straws and napkins and then instead of bringing the extra pizza back and putting it in a box they brought us a box and made us do it our selves. I will never go back there again! read more

This place is OK in my book. The salmon is a solid meal, wish Joe stuck it out and caught a bigger fish, but I'll let it slide since he cooked it properly. I'll be back, Jack. read more

My family and I had dinner here on a very busy evening. Managers were very attentive and visited our table (and others) to be sure everything came out properly. A new menu item didn't come out right and the manager noticed it on our table before we even said anything about it. It was taken care of right away. read more

In town working and hotel clerk suggested this restaurant...so glad we tried its! Amazing food and service! You need to check this place out! read more

Way Below Average Joe's. 2pm on a Sunday, no wait, and servers outnumbered the customers. So, why is it that none of them could acknowledge our table and get us some drinks? Waited about 15 minutes and took off. read more