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Not Your Average Joe's Watertown, Watertown, MA
Not Your Average Joe's Watertown, Watertown, MA
Not Your Average Joe's Watertown, Watertown, MA
Not Your Average Joe's Watertown, Watertown, MA
Not Your Average Joe's Watertown, Watertown, MA

Not Your Average Joe's Watertown

4.5
4.5
1199 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
55 Main Street, Watertown, MA 02472

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
10:30 PM
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Kid-friendly
From our famous focaccia and dipping oil, to our legendary pizza, salads, and sandwiches, we offer something for everyone at Not Your Average Joe's. Come in for fan favorites like our Mustard Crusted Chicken or Steak Tips, stay for the extended list of wines, craft beer, and crafted cocktails. We serve an extensive gluten free menu and have full-service lunch and dinner 7 days a week in the dining room or outside on our patio. Our bar is also open for dining.

Not Your Average Joe's Watertown is located on Main Street in Watertown, MA. We are steps from the Watertown Free Public Library, and minutes from the Arsenal Mall and Charles River.

We are conveniently located up the road from Athena Health's expansive campus, the Perkins School for the Blind, and Watertown High School. Nearby lodging includes the Super 8 Watertown/Cambridge/Boston Area, Crowne Plaza Boston -Newton, and the Residence Inn by Marriot Boston Watertown.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Dining Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Jorge Lopez
  • Catering
    We offer our Family menu for large orders for the office, team, or whole family! Visit us online to see all of our menus, including our MarketPlace menu for preordering for large groups.
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Not Your Average Joe's - Watertown can accommodate all of your special event needs. Choose from three different Prix Fixe lunch and dinner menus, or order à La Carte!
  • Neighborhood
    Watertown
  • Cross street
    Church St.
  • Parking details
    Ample parking is available behind the building. The lots are metered from 8am-8pm, Monday thru Saturday.
  • Public transit
    Mass Transit Bus: 70,71 and 59.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 1,199 people are saying

Not Your Average Joe's Watertown reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Not Your Average Joe's Watertown is praised for "great service and accommodating" staff, especially attentive to dietary needs. Highlights include fresh salads and "delicious food and drinks." While some reviews mention mixed experiences with certain dishes, many appreciate the "wonderful ambiance" and "prompt courteous service," promising a pleasant dining experience.
1,199 Reviews
  1. Nancy

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a very nice experience at JYAJ's in Watertown last night. There weren't any problems with my reservation, and the food was tasty and fresh. They listened carefully to my dietary restrictions and created a dish I could eat without worry. I would rate them outstanding on tending to food allergies (which is one of the reasons we pick this restaurant).

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  2. Arpit

    Greater Boston25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and accommodating for a bigger group with a couple kids
    Not Your Average Joe's WatertownResponded on April 15, 2025
    Awesome review! We will be sharing with the entire team. We hope to see you again very soon.

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  3. Kenneth

    Greater Boston20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great lunch. Excellent service. I had the Cobb salad and Diet Coke. The salad greens were fresh, the chicken was perfectly cooked, and the dressing was light and tasty. An overall wonderful lunch.
    Not Your Average Joe's WatertownResponded on April 15, 2025
    Awesome review! We will be sharing with the entire team. We hope to see you again very soon.

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  4. Kristin

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was so thoughtful and mindful about our dietary restrictions. She was lovely!
    Not Your Average Joe's WatertownResponded on April 6, 2025
    Thank you for the review - hope to see you again soon!

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  5. James

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Restaurant was very busy, but adequately staffed. Great value with reasonable portions.
    Not Your Average Joe's WatertownResponded on March 21, 2025
    Awesome review! We will be sharing with the entire team. We hope to see you again very soon.

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  6. Judy

    Greater Boston22 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 4, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Sadly this was a disappointing experience for us. We’ve happily dined dozens of times at NYAJ before. The music was cranked up and obnoxious with poor sound quality. The atmosphere was desultory, with all the servers looking glum and harried. We did not receive our appetizer of chicken dumplings. Our server told us “it was a mistake, and delivered to another table.” We received a replacement as a takeout. I doubt we will return here again soon.
    Not Your Average Joe's WatertownResponded on March 6, 2025
    Thank you for the feedback Judy - We will share with the team, we are better than this.

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  7. Joyce VIP

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our waiter was excellent …prompt courteous service
    Not Your Average Joe's WatertownResponded on March 6, 2025
    Awesome review! We will be sharing with the entire team. We hope to see you again very soon.

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  8. linda

    Greater Boston1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There were 6 of us dining on Saturday evening, Feb8th. The ambiance and service was wonderful but the food was disappointing. We ordered two orders of nachos one with chicken at $14.95, other pork for $16.95. Absolutely horrible, first of all came on flat pan approximately 5 by 8. They were dry, couldn't taste or see any of the meats, A lot of burnt chips on edges. Then the main courses come out Meat loaf, Chicken Marsala, Cheeseburger, Pasta were fine. However the Salmon entree at $29.99 was so salty, it couldn't be eaten. We did request white rice as the rice that came with it was loaded with soy sauce as well as the fish.(we should have sent it back as we could eat the Salmon as well). I would definitely not recommend the tacos or the Salmon Entree! Not so sure I would spend that kind of money to eat there again.
    Not Your Average Joe's WatertownResponded on March 6, 2025
    Thank you for the feedback Linda - We will share with the team. A manager should have visited the table and made everything better.

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  9. Maria VIP

    Greater Boston34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service were great. Veggie burgers and BBQ Meat Loaf.
    Not Your Average Joe's WatertownResponded on February 6, 2025
    Awesome review! We will be sharing with the entire team. We hope to see you again very soon.

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  10. Paul

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    NYAJ always does a bang up job. I wish there were more options on the menu (seasonal flatbreads), but I’ve never had a bad meal or a bad drink. Service is always top notch as well.
    Not Your Average Joe's WatertownResponded on February 6, 2025
    Love this review! We will be sharing with the entire team. We hope to see you again very soon.

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FAQs

Not Your Average Joe's Watertown offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 926-9229 ext. 4.

Not Your Average Joe's Watertown is rated 4.5 stars by 1199 OpenTable diners.

Not Your Average Joe's Watertown does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Booked 9 times today
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55 Main Street, Watertown, MA 02472

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Church St.
  • Neighborhood
    Watertown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Dining Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Ample parking is available behind the building. The lots are metered from 8am-8pm, Monday thru Saturday.
  • Public transit
    Mass Transit Bus: 70,71 and 59.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jorge Lopez
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Catering
    We offer our Family menu for large orders for the office, team, or whole family! Visit us online to see all of our menus, including our MarketPlace menu for preordering for large groups.
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Not Your Average Joe's - Watertown can accommodate all of your special event needs. Choose from three different Prix Fixe lunch and dinner menus, or order à La Carte!
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