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Jo's American Bistro, Newport, RI

Jo's American Bistro

4.8
4.8
2993 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
24 Memorial Blvd West, Newport, RI 02840

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood 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

  • 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
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,993 people are saying

Jo's American Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Rhode Island

    Contemporary American

  • Newport County

    Best Service

  • Newport County

    Best Value

  • Newport County

    Kid-friendly

  • Newport County

    Healthy

  • Newport County

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Jo's American Bistro offers "fantastic food & value" with a welcoming atmosphere. Guests rave about its "super friendly staff" and "great ambience," noting the exceptional gluten-free options and prix fixe menu. Whether enjoying "succulent food" or "delicious cocktails," Jo's consistently delivers an "excellent dining experience" that keeps patrons returning.

2,993 Reviews
  1. Vincent

    New York City13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    This was our first visit to Jo's, and we left feeling very happy that we gave it a try. The staff was welcoming, the service efficient and well paced, the atmosphere very much a bistro, and the food well prepared and presented. We both ordered from the prix-fixe menu, which was a bargain, and were very satisfied with our meals. Give it a try, you will not be disappointed. We will definitely be back on our next trip to Newport.

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  2. Orlando VIP

    Greater Boston55 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place to go in Newport. Very good with food allergies and the good and drinks are great.

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  3. Hakan

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A fantastic anniversary dinner last night , great food , and wait staff service Thank you 🙏

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  4. Laurel VIP

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Love the prix fix menu mid-week! Fantastic food & value

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  5. Aimee

    Philadelphia11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a lovely meal with our two young children. The staff were very welcoming, and provided excellent service. They brought the kids’ food out with our appetizers, and didn’t serve it piping hot, which is always appreciated with small children. The food was very good and the drinks were delicious. 10/10, highly recommend.

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  6. David

    Orlando4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    This was our second trip to Jo’s. Unfortunately since our last visit it was just ok. The appetizer we ordered (vegetable and hummus) wasn’t great. The hummus was very bland. The entrees we ordered were above average (sausage and orecchiette for me and a burger for my wife) so no major complaints there. The service and the ambiance wasn’t great. They seated us in the back room that had a large heater or HVAC unit that made a lot of noise every few minutes. Our waitress was ok, not rude but wasn’t around very often. She just seemed very short with us and not super friendly. Overall not a bad experience but the little things added up to us no wanting to return a third time.
    Jo's American BistroResponded on April 15, 2025
    Thank you for your feedback and for returning to Jo’s, David. We're sorry this visit fell short and appreciate you sharing your experience. We’ll review your notes with our team as we work to improve.

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  7. David

    Greater Boston46 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service and wonderful atmosphere. Can’t go wrong with having a meal here.
    Jo's American BistroResponded on April 15, 2025
    Thank you for the kind words, David! We’re so glad you enjoyed the food, service, and atmosphere. Hope to welcome you back again soon! 💛

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  8. Susan VIP

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time visiting and everything was fantastic! Will definitely return.
    Jo's American BistroResponded on April 9, 2025
    Thank you for the kind words, Susan! We’re so glad your first visit was fantastic and can’t wait to welcome you back. Our family looks forward to serving yours again soon!

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  9. Rebecca

    Greater Boston11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ended up at Jo's late on a Saturday afternoon after a work event and had the good luck of having Ande, the bartender, as our server. Ande - obviously - knew the menu and beverage options inside and out and guided us toward great selections. Jo's was the perfect setting for us to linger over late lunch/early dinner and catch up with old friends.
    Jo's American BistroResponded on April 9, 2025
    Thanks so much! We’re glad Ande made your visit special and that Jo’s was the perfect spot to catch up. Hope to see you again soon!

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  10. elizabeth VIP

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Greeted at the door and seated immediately though I was a bit early for reservation. Super friendly and professional waitress and delicious meal. Really nice dinner experience
    Jo's American BistroResponded on April 9, 2025
    Thank you for the lovely review, elizabeth! We're so glad you felt welcomed and enjoyed both the service and your meal. It means a lot to hear Jo’s made for a really nice dinner experience—hope to see you again soon!

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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 4.8 stars by 2993 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 times today
Google Map for Jo's American Bistro

24 Memorial Blvd West, Newport, RI 02840

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Bellevue Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • 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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