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Jo's American Bistro, Newport, RI

Jo's American Bistro

4.7
4.7
2973 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 9 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
A fresh take on American cuisine using the finest ingredients, served in a classy yet casual setting with a family-friendly atmosphere. We prepare delectable seafood, numerous gluten-free options, and natural meats raised without hormones or antibiotics wherever possible.

All reservations will only be held for 15 minutes. Please call if a later arrival is needed and we will tell you our next available reservation.

We are unable to honor more guests than made on the original reservation due to limited seating. Please call the restaurant directly to see if changes to your guest number can be accommodated. We apologize, but guest number increases will not be able to be accommodated upon arrival to the restaurant. We also are not able to honor additional numbers left in the notes.

Carriages cannot be taken into our dining room. We will place them at the host area while you dine.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, Steakhouse
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 16:30–20:30 Fri 16:30–21:00 Sat 12:00–21:00 Sun 12:00–20:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Brian Ruffner

What 2,973 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Rhode Island

    Contemporary American

  • Newport County

    Best Overall

  • Newport County

    Best Food

  • Newport County

    Best Value

  • Newport County

    Innovative

  • Newport County

    Healthy

  • Newport County

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Newport County

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Jo's American Bistro in Newport, RI offers an exceptional dining experience with "really great food and service." Guests rave about the homemade pasta dishes, such as the standout lobster carbonara. The attentive staff, including standout servers like Ryan and Tara, elevate the experience. Don't miss their prix fixe menu for "great choices and good value."

2,973 Reviews
  1. Cathee VIP

    Washington DC21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner! Seared Scallops over Gnocci were delicious! Hubby had Chicken Penne; also very tasty! Our waitress was attentive, knowledgeable and very pleasant! Thank you, Jo’s!

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  2. Diane VIP

    Greater Boston98 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been going to Jo's since she opened, and the food and service are consistently wonderful!

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  3. Angie

    Greater Boston10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Attention to detail on gluten free meals is excellent & very appreciated. The little neck clams appetizer was excellent, left us wanting more!

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  4. Douglas VIP

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a good dining experience here. Great kitchen staff and attentive service.

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  5. Margo VIP

    New York City18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed our dining experience. Had a cocktail at the bar and observed an excellent bartender creating perfect cocktails. Food was excellent and dinner service was pleasant and efficient.

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  6. Shelley

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was delicious! Service was great food amazing ! Thank you

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  7. Brian

    Greater Boston9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about Joes was great. All of the food was perfectly prepared and our server was top notch. She was attentive but never hovering. I plan on returning to Joes in the future.

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  8. Matt

    Washington DC11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Best restaurant in Newport. Seriously. There is nothing pretentious about this place, just amazing service, succulent food, and good times. Absolutely love it!

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  9. Brielle

    Rhode Island1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 19 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and the service was great, our waitress was very friendly. They have a lot of gluten free options!

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  10. william VIP

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite local places. Chicken piccata is always juicy and delicious

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FAQs

Jo's American Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (401) 847-5506.

Jo's American Bistro is rated 4.7 stars by 2973 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for Jo's American Bistro

24 Memorial Blvd West, Newport, RI 02840

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, Steakhouse
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 16:30–20:30 Fri 16:30–21:00 Sat 12:00–21:00 Sun 12:00–20:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Brian Ruffner
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  • Terms of Use
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