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Not Your Average Joe's Bethesda, Bethesda, MD

Not Your Average Joe's Bethesda

4.1
4.1
1178 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Good for business meals
Not Your Average Joe's Kitchen & Bar offers a menu inspired by American cuisine. Its menu is stylish, contemporary and includes fresh oysters, gourmet pizzas, rice bowls and a variety of burgers. During a daily Happy Hour at Not Your Average Joe's Kitchen & Bar, diners can also enjoy both drink and appetizer specials.

Along with an array of beers, its menu includes wines and a wide selection of specialty cocktails. You'll further enjoy a casual and pub like experience at Not Your Average Joe's Kitchen & Bar. Its décor includes an open kitchen, bench seating and a separate bar area with mounted flat screen televisions all around for watching sporting events.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Global, International
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (240) 316-4555
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Jason Orberg
  • Private party facilities
    We've hosted private parties and semi-private events of all types for the Bethesda community! From engagement and retirement parties to birthdays and business happy hours, we do it all. Call us at 240-316-4555 to discuss options for your group.
  • Neighborhood
    North Bethesda
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 1,178 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Good for groups

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Not Your Average Joe's Bethesda offers "great food" and a "pleasant overall experience." Known for its flavorful dishes like the shrimp scampi pizza and seared tuna salad, the restaurant also boasts a warm atmosphere. Despite occasional service hiccups, many diners find the staff attentive and the menu diverse.

1,178 Reviews
  1. Richard

    Washington DC

    38 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    38 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Worst were the cheesesteak eggrolls - the eggroll shells were soggy and the meat/cheese mix inside was very similar to canned dog food. And tasteless. I’ve been an NYAJ regular at many locations for about 15 years. I know they have been going downhill and many locations have closed. This was the worst I’ve ever experienced. The focaccia and garlic dip used to be a wonderful starter - this bread was dried up and almost inedible. My fish and chips were okay but nearly as good as some years ago. We won’t be back.

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  2. Bryan

    Washington DC

    39 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    39 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We used to frequent NYAJ, however, we lost enthusiasm because the menu seemed old and stagnant. What once seemed inventive or adventurous was beginning to feel outdated and repetitive. Our visits became much less frequent once we changed locations. This most recent dining experience was our first visit in about a year, and it felt like a pleasant surprise. For starters, the menus are different. The appearance and format alone can be welcome changes. I also liked how they added some new concepts such as two wraps on homemade wraps. That little touch made it feel different and creative.

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  3. Michael

    Washington DC

    250 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    250 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    My wife and I tried out the 2 dinners for $50 special. We were impressed. The special menu had many good choices. My wife had a small pizza while I had the mustard crusted chicken entree. The food was great and plentiful. We ended up taking some of each home! Great bargain.

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  4. Nathaniel

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food server was really good. She was attentive and kind

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  5. Dr Larrie

    Washington DC

    63 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    63 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and our wait staff were very good. Food came appropriately prepared and was quite tasty

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  6. LINDA

    Miami

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 30, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    THE FOOD WAS FRESH AND WELL PREPARED. THE WAITRESS WAS PLEASANT AND EFFICIENT. THE PRICES OF THE MENU ITEMS HAVE INCREASED TOO MUCH AND IS A DETERRENT TO COMING MO NJAJ OFTEN THAN I WOULD EVEN THOUGH I LIKE NEAR BY.

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  7. Peter

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food! Great ambience. Making a reservation through OpenTable was convenient.

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  8. Michael

    Washington DC

    250 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    250 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    My wife and I enjoyed a nice dinner after traveling all day from Scotland. Needless to say, we were very tired. It was great to have a nice dinner and glass of wine to celebrate being back home. We are fans of NYAJ's. It does not disappoint.

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  9. Holly

    Cancun

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    They didn’t care that we had a reservation and treated us as walk ins and seated us >25 minutes after our reservation. Should have gone somewhere else.
    Not Your Average Joe's BethesdaResponded on October 22, 2024
    Holly - This is not how it is supposed to work. Thank you for the feedback and help.

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  10. Vivian

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The bread is so good! And that’s what I love since so many restaurants have stopped giving complimentary bread. And I really appreciate the birthday club! The brunch item I wanted I couldn’t get because they didn’t have ripe avocados, so that was disappointing. My salad choice was just ok. Overall, NYAJ has not kept to caliber it once was (I used to go regularly to the Gaithersburg location, now closed), but I appreciate the approach to seasonal changes and so will continue to visit when in the area.
    Not Your Average Joe's BethesdaResponded on October 22, 2024
    Thank you for the review - We are better than this and your feedback is helpful.

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FAQs

Not Your Average Joe's Bethesda offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (240) 316-4555.

Not Your Average Joe's Bethesda is rated 4.1 stars by 1178 OpenTable diners.

Not Your Average Joe's Bethesda 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.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Not Your Average Joe's Bethesda

10400 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    North Bethesda
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Global, International
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jason Orberg
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (240) 316-4555
  • Private party facilities
    We've hosted private parties and semi-private events of all types for the Bethesda community! From engagement and retirement parties to birthdays and business happy hours, we do it all. Call us at 240-316-4555 to discuss options for your group.
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