Not Your Average Joe's
Needham, MA 02492
Phone: (781) 453-9300
- Price:
- $$
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 11:30am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-11pm, Sun 12pm-9pm
Editorial Review for Not Your Average Joe's – by Citysearch Staff
The Scene
Each Joe's location handles a steady flow of hungry families and casual couples tired of national chains' bland cuisine and soulless atmospheres. While most nights bring standing-room crowds, waiting for a table can be avoided by sitting at the bar (the better to sample from a surprisingly varied, yet affordable, wine list). Servers, while kept in constant motion by the hungry masses, manage to keep baskets of spongy focaccia filled.
The Food
While most diners come for the eclectic, stone hearth oven-baked pizzas (shrimp and artichoke, spicy "voodoo" chicken), it's a mistake to ignore the rest of the varied menu. Start with a freshly-made cobb salad; full of grilled chicken, applewood-smoked bacon, and avocado, the heaping plate is large enough for three diners. Entrees consist of casual (savory Black Angus meatloaf) and contemporary (Mediterranean salmon with balsamic tomato-caper relish) options. Mammoth desserts include kid-approved favorites like strawberry shortcake.
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Insider Tips
Save TimeWhile reservations aren't taken, it's wise to call ahead and get your name on the waiting list.
Save MoneyHit the restaurant's homepage for special offers and weekly specials.
User Reviews for Not Your Average Joe's
05/29/2008 Posted by nancy_b
We found the Needham restaurant in late February/early March and have been there probably 10 times since then. The food is always terrific, nice wait staff, and the manager Steve is terrific. Very, very busy at night - definitely make reservations if you can. People will pound on the door at 11:30 on Sunday to get in for the noon-time opening! It's rare that this restaurant is family-friendly AND also a great place to hang with friends and have a few drinks and appetizers. Everybody 'fits' at this place! Keep up the good work.
03/29/2007 Posted by cur8or
Went there for diner - great food, excellent service. Good menu selection. Try fried calamari for an appetizer - they are very nice.
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