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Jo's American Bistro, Newport, RI

Jo's American Bistro

4.7
4.7
2981 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
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11:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
  • 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.

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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–8:00 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 2,981 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

    Neighborhood gem

  • Newport County

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Jo's American Bistro offers a delightful dining experience with "friendly and attentive service" and "excellent food." Guests rave about standout dishes like the "lobster carbonara" and "seared scallops." The cozy atmosphere, "accommodating staff," and "great menu variety" make it a favorite in Newport. Highly recommended!
2,981 Reviews
  1. 50Ssociallife

    Indiana14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Over all we enjoyed our food and cocktails, the service was excellent. We would recommend it.

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  2. Elaine

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent! The maitre d checked on us to see how it was twice. We were by the bar it was not outrageously noisy. We had a great time!

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  3. Caroline

    Toronto9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and atmosphere. The server was attentive and timely with meal and drinks.

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  4. Laurie

    Greater Boston24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jo’s is one of our go-to restaurants because the service is always friendly and attentive, and the food is excellent. We’ve been here many times and always have a great experience. Last night, our group enjoyed everything, from the roasted half chicken to the salmon and the new shrimp pasta dish, which was a standout. We appreciate the consistently good food, welcoming atmosphere and will definitely be back.

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  5. Charles

    Greater Boston42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Really nice dinner at Jo's last night. My wife had the cod and I had the salmon - both were excellent. I also had the special soup of the day made with Chourico - so good! Jo's is like eating with your family (the ones you like) - low key, nice people...my wife commented that our waitress was like a combo of the 3 woman from the movie Mystic Pizza - just great service and fun.

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  6. Patricia

    West Palm Beach43 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first experience at Jo’s. Fresh food, wonderful ingredients, very pleasant staff, just a delightful lunch.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always enjoy our meals there. Staff is friendly and food is delicious. Great menu.

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  8. Jennifer

    Greater Boston50 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My friend and I enjoyed three appetizers: duck & lobster quesadilla, stuffed artichokes, and calamari. All were delish!!! And the food came out very quickly! We will return.

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  9. Cathee VIP

    Washington DC22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    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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  10. Diane VIP

    Greater Boston98 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    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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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 2981 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 16 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–8:00 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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