Bi-level eatery with panoramic views of the saltwater marsh serves upscale fare in a casual setting.
Kim Cal
This restaurant far exceeded my expectations! Excellent and professional service from start to finish. We were with a large group and the flow of the drinks and meals was seamless and uniform. Our waitress was so helpful and professional and had answers to everything we asked and was very attentive to drinks and checking back in for our party of 25-30 people.
He had the mussels and the sauce on them had a spicy edge too them but not over the top spicy, just perfect. I had the pork ribeye steak cooked medium well with sweet potato and it was so good. The pork was cooked perfect and moist and the bed of potato was uniquely flavorful. He had the steak Diane and also was cooked to perfection and very moist.
The atmosphere is very semi upscale – home like with a great view of the marsh and nice fireplace.
… moreChris Damato
Joe’s Bar & Grill has a fantastic atmosphere and a cozy, welcoming environment that makes it easy to see why it’s so highly rated. From the moment we walked in, we felt right at home. The rustic charm, comfortable seating, and inviting lighting created the perfect backdrop for what we hoped would be a great dining experience.
The service was excellent — our server was exceptionally attentive, friendly, and clearly took pride in making sure we had everything we needed throughout the evening. That level of care is something you don’t find everywhere and really stood out.
Unfortunately, the kitchen seemed to have an off night. While each plate was beautifully presented and arrived looking perfect, the execution fell short of expectations. We had a party of six, and only one dinner was prepared exactly as ordered. The $38 ribeye steaks, ordered medium-rare, came out closer to medium-well. One filet mignon was very overcooked and tough, while the other was practically raw.
That said, given Joe’s reputation and the many positive reviews from others, I truly believe this was just an unusual night. The setting, service, and presentation all suggest a team that takes pride in what they do, so we’ll definitely give it another try.
This time around, I’d rate it a 7 out of 10, but I’m confident that next time it could easily be a 10 out of 10.
… moreJohn DiMartino
We went here last night, October 18Th, we had high hopes since one of our party members and husband had been going there for 7+ years and never had a bad meal. There were six people in our party. Our server was great. The atmosphere was very good. They were very busy. I had unsweetened ice tea it was an 8 on a 1-10 scale . I ordered the aged 12 ounce ribeye. I ordered it medium rare when it arrived. It was medium to medium well, my lady ordered prime rib, rare it was perfect. It was the only meal that came thru correctly. 5/6 meals were wrong mine and Chris were medium well and they were ordered, medium rare.. His wife ordered medium, and it came rare , the last 2 in our party ordered medium rare and one was borderline raw , the other well done ,The portion of potatoes the steak came with was small and they were overcooked and dried out . Very disappointing . I wasn’t offered any options with the potatoes and another person in our party was able to swap them for sweet potatoes which I would’ve much rather had, but it was never offered to me.. I felt a little bit shorted by that. Caesar salads were good .They were sized right , lettuce fresh , good cheese and croutons ,no issues there .We ordered dessert and honestly, that was the best part of our experience.. We ordered a chocolate chocolate caramel cheesecake, and it was amazing. Our server was great , she was attentive and kept our drinks full . I would go here again but I certainly wouldn’t go out of my way to get here . I was disappointed because I heard really good things about this place.
… moreCaitlin Salisbury
This place was very good. The service was outstanding. I’ll be honest, when the food came out I didn’t think it looked that great- but the taste was amazing. We had beef short ribs, shrimp and grits and bacon wrapped scallops. The shrimp and grits were ok, I’ve had better but it was still really good. I’d come back to try more menu items! The decor was really outdated but, again, service was great and food was good!
… moreKaren Kell
Service was exceptional. Staff was very friendly and met all needs promptly. The food, however, was just gross. We ordered the smoked salmon appetizer and it was just smoked salmon and cream cheese in a plate with crackers. Caesar salad is not actually Caesar, just a pungent vinaigrette. Shrimp and grits tasted like spaghettios. The prime rib was passable, but the potatoes were both burned and mushy and absolutely coated in parsley. Kids’ chicken tenders look ghostly white. Atmosphere is very 80s hunting lodge (so many taxidermy animals!) and just weird.
… moreRichard Beyer
My wife and have been to Joes Bar & Grill several times now. We are the type that sit at the bar. The bar is small, but they do have several hi tops for additional seating. Jason & Shaun were our bartenders on this particular evening. Menus were given to us and they asked what we would to drink. Drinks were served right away. They were already busy with the bar being almost full with the exception of two empty seats. They checked on us a few times to see if we ready to order. After our first cocktail we ordered our dinner. My wife ordered the Prime Rib which is one of the items they are known for. She had the roasted potatoes and the garden salad. Her prime rib was perfectly cooked to her temp she requested. Roasted potatoes were on point and the salad was fresh and served cold. I ordered the Australian lobster tail broiled with the wild rice and the garden salad as well. My meal too was on point. Jason & Shaun took very good care of us. We didn’t have a reservation, it’s in the off season now. I’d highly recommend a reservation on the weekends. It’s a truly a great place.
… moreKerry Stutt
A great restaurant tucked away behind other restaurants on 17. I’ve eaten here multiple times, they have various areas to eat and each has a different ambiance. Food has always been very good. Parking can be difficult, this place gets packed quick, highly recommend reservations.
… moreJeff Kline
This is at least our second time going however my family has been going a lot longer, they all really enjoy it. I got steak which was a nice cut and cooked to perfection but I felt like it lacked just a little extra punch in flavor to make it stand out. I also got the house soup which was spicy but delicious! Previously I got the chicken parm which was really good from what I remember. My girlfriend got the scallops again which she was really fond of and she even had an ongoing joke with Gary our waiter on finishing the last one which she couldn’t so he threw it in a “to go” container so it wouldn’t go to waste I would highly suggest reservations, the previous year even with that but with a bigger group it felt like it took 10 to 15 minutes to get a table they stay busy! But it’s worth it!
… moreLisa Trinemeyer
Three of us dined here for my son’s birthday dinner. I would highly recommend making reservations particularly in the summer. We were seated immediately upon arrival with reservations, and the service provided by Gary was excellent. Even though the restaurant was full and he had a full range of tables, he provided fast, knowledgeable service and was always at our table a moment before we realized we needed something. The restaurant, tables, and dishware were exceedingly clean, as were the restrooms. They have full alcohol service including a wide range of wine and beers. Warm bread, crackers, cheese and butter were served along with water immediately upon sitting. All of the food was absolutely delicious, and we chose appetizers and dinner. Everything was served exactly as ordered and the seafood and the prime rib were expertly cooked. We couldn’t have been more pleased with our meals and definitely understood why Joe’s has such a sterling reputation in this area. My compliments to everyone at Joe’s Bar and Grill
… moreH
We had a great time at Joe’s and would definitely recommend it. The whipped dip that came with the butter and crackers were good. They also brought out bread. This all was complimentary. The martini and the stuffed mushrooms was ok and could have been a lot better. The soup was very good, and the parmesan peppercorn salad dressing was amazing. The filet/lobster and the prime rib were also perfect. The sauce and potatoes that came with it were delicious.
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