The bride-to-be, one of my best friends from college, celebrates another task checked of the wedding to-do list with a giant goblet of Sangria from Joe's on Newbury.
We were so hungry as we strolled down Newbury Street, bypassing longer waits for outdoor seating before deciding on Joe's at its new Back Bay location on the corner of Dartmouth Street. We scored a table in the coveted patio dining area adjacent to the upper bar. The sunken sidewalk patio is cozy and features a retractable roof. It is perfect if you are not looking to bask in the sun but still want to enjoy an outdoor ambiance.
Joe's boasts an extensive drink menu, I decided on a classic Dark N Stormy ($8) with Goslings Rum and Ginger Beer. To begin the table shared a Maryland Lump Crab Cake ($10.99) - they do it up right with quality crab meat and barely enough breading to hold it together. It is served with lightly dressed cole slaw and zesty tartar sauce. 
I was delighted with my Ahi Tuna Salad ($16.99), the inherent freshness and overall execution was spot on. The sashimi tuna graced by a sesame seed crust achieved a perfect sear and was drizzled with just enough spicy aioli. Fresh salad greens were lightly dressed in an herb vinaigrette topped with ripe avocado and red onion.
Joe's is a local chain with nine locations in the greater Boston area. Serving straightforward comfort food in an upbeat all-American atmosphere, the Newbury Street location is likely a safe bet for lunch if you're in the area.
181 Newbury St
Boston, MA 02116
Glad you had a fun afternoon! We missed you! :)
ReplyDeleteI'll have to remember to check L'Elite for bridesmaid dresses!
ReplyDeleteSo funny, I totally went to L'Elite to shop with a friend followed by the Met for drinks! Joe's is really a great stand-by. Looks like I should go there for drinks soon!
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of the sunken patio!
ReplyDeleteI love Newbury Street - that's always where I find the best restaurants when I'm in town. The Ahi looks fabulous Daisy!
ReplyDeleteI think Joe's is underrated. Their burgers are fantastic and the bread with the whipped butter is delicious!
ReplyDeleteI love Joe's new Newbury street space - the "outdoor" area is perfect! I went to L'Elite for wedding dresses and they were great - they knew what they were talking about!
ReplyDeletebeen there for brunch and it was pretty fantastic! thinking about it is making me hungry :)
ReplyDeleteI love that they have Dark & Stormy's!!
ReplyDeleteOoh that salad looks great! I never loved Joe's American Bar and Grill, but I have to say, I haven't been these in ages!
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A bride that includes goblets of Sangria on her to do list is my kind of bride
ReplyDeletei sat outside there for dinner a few weeks ago- I loved it! they did a great job revamping the patio space.
ReplyDeleteI've actually never been to a Joe's, but that "giant goblet" of Sangria sounds mighty tempting....
ReplyDeleteWish you could have come out with us, but it looks like you had fun! I might need to visit L'Elite. I need to get serious about picking out bridesmaids dresses.
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