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Not Your Average Joe's Bethesda, Bethesda, MD

Not Your Average Joe's Bethesda

4.1
4.1
1186 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 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 1,186 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
  • 4Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Kid-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Not Your Average Joe's in Bethesda offers a lively dining experience with consistently praised service and delicious food. Guests love the "fantastic" service, especially from standout servers like Jay and Vee. Highlights include the unique menu offerings and complimentary bread. While some reviews mention occasional service delays, the overall dining atmosphere and creative dishes make it a "great spot" for gatherings and celebrations.

1,186 Reviews
  1. Debra

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, consistent experience, good price.

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  2. Mary

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    Restaurant was cold. They had heaters going, but being cold impacts your experience.

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  3. Beth

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a team lunch today and every single person really liked their meal. The menu is large and diverse so there is something for everyone, and it is all delicious. The service was friendly, and knowledgeable. The restaurant got really busy by the time we were leaving and the manager/kitchen staff helped out which demonstrated it is a nice place to work. Good people. Great food.

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  4. kenneth

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Helpful and energetic server. She made great suggestions for meals. All 3 of us order one of her recommendations all were satisfied. All have a great meal when we can come here

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  5. Mark

    Washington DC

    58 reviews

    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Easy reservation, easy and fast seating, pleasant, responsive service, great focaccia bread and dip, excellent food choices, excellent temperature and taste of food and great company. What more could one want from a local restaurant?

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  6. Manuela

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Service was subpar. Very slow, not attentive. Food was horrible could have made better meal at home. Salads looked like they came out of the bag. Chicken on top of salad looked like the last pieces available in the kitchen. Horrible. Will never go again with my family.

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  7. Marc

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    There was nothing good. The food was poor all around. Every staff from host to waitress to manager had attitudes and were behaving like they didn’t want to be there. Eye rolls if we asked for something like a refill of water. Had to ask multiple times for things. Presentation was sloppy. Some dishes cooked incorrectly. Soup still hasn’t shown up. This is second poor service experience in a row there. Time to move on

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  8. Bruce

    Washington DC

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very creative food and drink options. Waiter and service were excellent.

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  9. Richard

    Washington DC

    38 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    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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  10. Bryan

    Washington DC

    39 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    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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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 1186 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.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 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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