Johnny D's Restaurant & Music Club
Somerville, MA 02144
Phone: (617) 776-2004
Fax: (617) 628-1028
- Cross Street:
- Davis Square
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- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 12:30pm-1am, Sat-Sun 9am-1am
Message from Johnny D's Restaurant & Music Club
Award-winning live music, food and drinks
- Live entertainment nightly
- Weekend jazz brunch
- New American menu
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Editorial Review for Johnny D's Restaurant & Music Club – by Citysearch Staff
The Scene
A Somerville landmark since the '70s, Johnny D's quietly serves a diverse, ever-changing crowd; the clientele's makeup changes from night to night, depending on the evening's concert. With such a varied schedule, it's wise to know ahead of time what's in store. It could be a hillbilly jam one night, salsa the next. Regardless of the music, there's always a contingent of revelers from nearby Tufts University, as well as a handful of unassuming regulars.
The Draw
Besides live music every night of the week (cover charges vary, and rarely top $10), the club serves as one of the square's more comfortable and affordable places to grab a beer or a bite to eat. Considering the setting, the grub is tasty and surprisingly healthy. Only natural products are used where possible. The bar features plenty of beers and spirits to wash down your cheeseburger that's made from free-range cattle.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoGuarantee a concert seat by making a dinner reservation in advance. Most non-diners are left to stand in the back of the room.
Save MoneyTuesdays through Fridays, come in for an early dinner (4:30pm-6:30pm) and enjoy half-price entrees. Note: Dinner is not served Sunday or Monday.
When to GoFor an offbeat, raucous scene, stop in Sunday nights (4:30pm-8:30pm) to witness or participate in an open blues jam. Salsa dancing follows from 9pm to 1am. Monday night trivia from 8pm to midnight.
User Reviews for Johnny D's Restaurant & Music Club
05/02/2008 Posted by Sully24601
A few weeks ago, my friend and I decided we would return for sunday brunch here. We have been there before, and it was always crowded, however this time we had a very umpleasant experience! When we were sat, the host brought us over to a table that you could barely fit two plates on, I asked him if we cuold move to a larger table, so we could relax, read the paper and catch up. He briskly told us no, they were for 4 or more, and walked away. If this were at 11 in the morning, I woudl totally understand, however it was close to 1:30, and the crowd was winding down. Our server was clearly in a rush to get off her shift, because she brought over our oatmeal within 3 minutes, not even 10 minutes after that she dropped our plates off at the table, and didnt even clear our oatmeal (that we hadent yet finished) she dropped our check off while we were still eating, and then was outright rude when we asked for another round of drinks! I love the food, and the atmosphere, but I was WICKED dissappointed with managment, and the service!!!!!! She saw that we were relaxing, and she kept trying to rush us out the door, so she could close out and get off of her shift!
Pros: food, music, atmosphere
Cons: service, managment
09/21/2007 Posted by dancingmaxi
We have been there a few times... it is always a good time. We have not eaten there (always get there after the kitchen is closed). The bands we have seen are good and there is always a full dance floor. We look forward to returning again soon.
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