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Jo's American Bistro, Newport, RI

Jo's American Bistro

4.7
4.7
2923 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 28 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
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.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, Steakhouse
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (401) 847-5506
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Brian Ruffner
  • Private party facilities
    Two floors of dining, each with its own bar and restrooms. The first floor can accommodate a seated party of up to 60 guests while the upstairs seats approximately 40.
  • Area
    Newport
  • Cross Street
    Bellevue Avenue
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,923 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Rhode Island

    Contemporary American

  • Newport County

    Best Value

  • 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, delights with "excellent food" and "friendly service." Guests rave about the diverse menu, including standout dishes like lobster carbonara and prix fixe offerings. While some mention noise levels, the atmosphere is generally "pleasant." A must-visit for consistent meals and attentive staff.

2,923 Reviews
  1. Marie

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Waitress was enthusiastic and attentive. Made excellent suggestions. Checked on us often without being intrusive. Food was delicious. We had the bistro salad with salmon and pub burger with caramelized onions.

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  2. Robert

    New York City

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Comfortable restaurant with delicious food and attentive professional staff. A very nice evening out.

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  3. Sharon

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time to Joe’s & we loved the whole experience. My husband’s Scallops were especially excellent! Thanks to all!

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  4. Claudette

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an extremely competent and pleasant waitress, excellent food, wine, and dessert. Will definitely go back.

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  5. Joan

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was my husband’s birthday. Four of use had a reservation on a busy Sat. night and we didn’t have to wait too long for our table. The service and food was excellent as always. Our server was a pro and couldn’t have been nicer. She brought out a little dessert with a candle for the birthday boy which was a kind gesture.

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  6. cynthia

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a great restaurant , the food was really good ,great atmosphere and the service was great. The staff were very pleasant, professional, and friendly. 

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  7. Mark

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We made a reservation for 3 for a busy Saturday during Christmas Holiday season. We were seated immediately and ordered two appetizers: chicken bites and scallops. We also ordered some draught beer and wine. Good options were available for hoth. The appetizers were excellent. The scallops had a fantastic grenoblaise sauce with capers. For our entrees we ordered fish & chips, a pork dish and steak frittes. Every dish was prepared perfectly, served hot and timed with finishing our appetizers. Each dish was excellent. Our waitress was polite, charming, new the menu well and made great suggestions. The experience was really great overall ...zero complaints and would highly recommend.

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  8. Catherine

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Cozy upstairs dining room, very friendly server, tasty menu selections. We felt abut rushed between starters and main course because they brought our main course before we had finished the salad or soup. The person who brought our food placed them in front of the wrong person each time, he definitely needed more training. Otherwise it was a pleasant experience.

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  9. Sara

    VIP

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious hamburger, super attentive and gracious staff!

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  10. Terdra

    Central Georgia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was fresh and flavorful. The portion sizes were large. Most of the people in my group had leftovers to take home. The waitress was great. The atmosphere was relaxing and enjoyable. I would visit again if in the area.

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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 2923 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 28 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Jo's American Bistro

24 Memorial Blvd West, Newport, RI 02840

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Bellevue Avenue
  • Area
    Newport
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, Steakhouse
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Brian Ruffner
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (401) 847-5506
  • Private party facilities
    Two floors of dining, each with its own bar and restrooms. The first floor can accommodate a seated party of up to 60 guests while the upstairs seats approximately 40.
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