Not Your Average Joe's

08/31/10

Exceptional Service

by Ben Murawski

The other night my wife,and another couple decided to eat out at Not your average Joe's. I wasn't sure, It wasn't my pick although the ladies get what they want. We were seated and greeted by our server "Ella" she was very courteous and knowledgeable. Our food was relatively quick and any time we needed anything she was right on top of it. Everything was very pleasant, the food was exceptional and our drinks were perfect. Overall it was a real nice experience, we will be coming back, Thanks

07/18/10

Bland, boring, and uninspired

by Entil Zha

We live nearby, and have been exploring Newburyport's restaurant scene. We decided to try Joe's one evening, and initially were excited. There are lots of interesting sounding dishes on the menu. Then reality set in as I saw a nearby family's main courses taken back for re-preparation because they weren't satisfactory.

One dish's beef tips were well prepared, but the accompanying green beans were barely cooked (almost raw) and very tough. The other vegetable (zucchini & squash) had been lightly sauteed and was almost flavorless.

My chicken was cooked well, but the highly vaunted (and recommended) cranberry-teriyaki glazesauce had no flavor. What cranberry? I couldn't taste it! It was served with mushy , almost flavorless sweet potato cannellonis beneath which lay a bed of flavorless spinach.

I mentioned the problems to the waiter, who cleared our main course and dropped off the check without asking if we wanted either dessert or coffee. Sorry, but if this is how this place treats its food (and customers) we won't go back.

This place advertises itself as "not average" but is not living up to this claim. Maybe they were having a bad night, but I really doubt that.

• Pros: Nice harbor view. Friendly staff
• Cons: Service marginal. Food even worse

10/07/08

The Best Pizza

by twinziam

The pizza here is not your average pizza. If you want to taste to great italian pizza, this restaurant is where you want to go. Generous portion and well cooked. The staff was really pleasant and very accomodating. I did not find them slow at all. The wait wasn't too long, pretty much the same standard as other establishments. Not to mention, the scenery is beautiful especially in the summer. I really enjoyed my dinner here and would recommend this eatery. I will definitely go back again for my pizza cravings!

• Pros: Location, Scenery, Fresh Food, Service
• Cons: None

02/21/08

Love the bread!

by sjc07

Every once in a while its nice to have a menu change! BUT other than that, this place is cool, literally, its always cold in there. The waitstaff are usually very nice. Sometimes slow but nice. The menu has been the same for years but it always taste good! Great for the whole family! Definately make reservations if you can...

• Pros: Delicious bread, delicious mixed drinks, yummy food!
• Cons: need a menu change...variation is nice!

10/30/07

The bread and dipping Sauce!!!!!!!

by petesmith345

I guess every meal in a US Italian restaurant starts with bread and their is a pleasant foreshadowing of what is to come. Their meals are fair priced and great quality.

• Pros: Great Food
• Cons: sometimes there is a wait