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    Great American food, specializing in New England faire.  Tasty beer selection.  Friendly bartender.  Above average mall food.

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    I have been to Joe's in past and found it lackluster.  However, with the new management, this is not the Joe's of the past.  Both the food and service stepped up considerably, especially for casual dinning.  Most recently, they have updated their menu to be trimmer and leaner, which has resulted in better food quality.  I do request that Joe's please bring back the pan seared mussels, which was delicious.  The manager and waitstaff are food allergy trained and with a made to order open kitchen, they should be able to accommodate most requests.  I recently had the meatloaf and the pork loin, both of which are excellent.  They can grill , as opposed to fry, chicken wings which is a nice alternative to those seeking to reduce their fried food intake.  The clam chowder recipe has not changed and if you have not done so, try it with some hot sauce.  The peasant bread remains the same and is quite good that you may be tempted to fill up on bread before getting to your meal.  Weekend brunch includes one free drink and the location is convenient if you are doing some early mall shopping.  There is a preferred guest reward program for $20 and I would only recommend if you intend to eat here and other Tavistock Restaurants.  My only criticism is the steak quality could be better, because I found it tougher than I expected.  Otherwise, I would recommend you give Joe's a try for casual dining if you have not been there in a while.

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    Whatever they're doing, I hope they keep doing it!  

    They have a from-scratch kitchen, so they are able to accommodate food allergies.

    The grilled mussel appetizer is amazing.  (I wish they'd bring it back!)  I really enjoyed the fish sandwich.  As someone who doesn't eat a lot of fried food, I like that you can order your sandwich/burger with a salad instead of french fries.  I also like that you can order any sandwich or burger with a lettuce bun.

    My friends ordered the prime rib and the Blackhawk Grille Short Rib Meatloaf.  Both dishes got good remarks.

    The staff were helpful and the manager was constantly around and watching.  A good sign.  Will definitely be back.  :)

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    OVERALL: Meh.

    Quality: 3 stars.  Typical mall food.  Was cold when it arrived.  Would have sent it back but we all know what happens to your food when you do that...

    Service: 2 stars.  The guy barely stopped by.  Could have used some extra beers and a few sides, but he literally stopped by once.

    Atmosphere: 3 stars. Decent bar, lots of seating.  Nothing spectacular.

    Price: 3 stars.  Decent.  Again, middle of the road.

    Notes: So on our (my wife and I) mall adventure we needed to stop to refuel both our stomach's and our blood alcohol level.  We stopped by Cheesecake factory but the 45 minute wait was not appealing.  Off to Joe's, with no wait.  Seated rather quickly, friendly front staff.  We sat in our booth, reviewing the menu for about 15 minutes.  Our server finally stopped by and took our drink order.  We both ordered a beer and some bar food (I think a burger and something else) to tide us over.  We literally did not see our server for another 45 minutes.  Beers were empty, stomachs were empty, and we had to flag someone down.  He finally arrived back with our cold food.  We needed some mayo, ketchup, etc. but he was like a ghost.  Nowhere to be seen.  So cold food and empty beer glasses.  Most likely, we will not be stopping by again.

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    Joe's is probably the best place to eat at the Plaza. The menu is a good size plenty of options without being overwhelming. Its never crazy busy which I find strange because I find the food here to be much better then the Cheesecake Factory. I've never had a bad meal here.

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    For the first half of our meal, i would've given this place zero stars. The service was horrible, but my BFF timmy took one for the team and called the manager over!

    Our first server was slow, rude, and incompetent. We put in orders for drinks (5 people) and she came back with two waters and my arnold palmer. Totally avoiding the beers and tequila we requested. After we complained to the manager about our drinks and the slow service, OH and my totally unspiked arnold palmer, she gave us a new server and literally downed my drink with vodka.

    Our second server was JOHN. I forgot his last name (the shorter one). He was amazing, made sure all our appetizers came out right, even gave me a second drink that was AGAIN overpowered with vodka.

    Our mussels and drinks were free due to our lousy server #1. John ended up passing his table onto this other asian lady who was the cutest! She gave us two appetizers for free, putting it on her tab. Very nice, and unexpected.

    I'd recommend coming here for drinks and appetizers, but not for a meal. Food was good, and decently priced. Much better than waiting in line at cheesecake factory.

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    Been to Joe's in Peabody several times and based upon my good experiences at that location we decided to hit the one in Braintree for brunch today...BAD IDEA.  They completely messed up the GF's omelette and then after being informed they didn't even remove it from the bill.  I had the eggs benedict over filet and although the eggs were cooked perfectly the filet was horrible.  The only reason I gave it 2 stars is for the fresh squeezed OJ and really good cappucinos.  Service was lacking and I feel he took forever to come by.

    I never knew Joe's did breakfast on Sunday and now I know why.

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    Very good. We were pleasantly surprised. We only went here because the Cheesecake Factory had a 20 minute line just to put our names down.

    Food: (Grade: A-) Appetizers were good. The nachos weren't that great, but the calamari and spinach dip were delicious. My filet was a great piece of meat and it was cooked perfectly. My niece got the same cut, but her's was a bit overcooked. My party also had the Mac and Cheese, which along with the ribs, got great reviews.

    Service: (Grade: B+) Our server was decent, but he was sort of slow. We had a large party (10), so I'd like to give him the benefit of the doubt.

    Price: (Grade: A) It was cheap for the quality of the food. We anticipated less because of the prices, but it ended up being very high in taste and quality.

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    OK when I first wrote a review for this place I went overboard with 5 stars.  I've had better burgers since but they still put out a great quality burger for the price.  On my most recent visit I splurged and went for their crabcakes.  They were awesome, tons of chunks of crab meat pretty much no filler, just enough breading to hold them together.  Tartar sauce made them taste fantastic.  I would definitely come back for this dish in the future. Highly Recommended.

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    Well, I haven't written a review in a while but my lunch time experience here yesterday warrants one. I will preface this by saying that I have been to this location a few times before and never had a problem so I can't really understand what happened yesterday.

    I met mother for lunch and instead of going to the cheesecake factory we decided on Joe's. We walked in and were seated immediately. My mother who has diabetes started feeling light headed so when our waiter came over we mentioned that to him and requested bread asap. He returned with water but no bread so I mentioned it again which maybe upset him because from there on out the experience was awful. He took our order and then disappeared. About 15-20 minutes go by and no sign of our server or food, mind you I ordered the chicken club and my mother order turkey burger and the place was pretty empty. So eventually our server brings out the food and when my mother asked what the delay was he told that her he had been waiting on the fries to finish, they were cold. At this point the manager came over unprompted  and inquired how our meal was going, I told her it was fine but she asked again so I explained to her about the poor service. I want to say that the manager was very professional and apologetic. I eat out at least once a week and I never complain about service and had she not come over I would have never requested to speak to the manager, I would have just eaten my meal, paid the bill and left disappointed. The manager offered to comp our food so we finish our meal and I wanted to make sure that the entire bill was going to be covered. I had a beer and a mixed drink and wasn't sure if it was also being comped. After the manager came over and spoke to us we never saw our original server again so my mother flagged down a different server as he walked by and this seemed to upset him so under his breath he mumbled "Do I look like your fucking waiter?". I was pretty shocked and asked him to repeat himself but of course he played dumb and acted like he never said anything. This time I did request to speak to the manager and explained to her what just happened. Once again she was very apologetic and offered to have us back for dinner. I accepted her offer because I didn't want to be rude but I will never eat here again and more than likely won't be going to any other location.

    TL;DR Had extremely poor,unprofessional service. The manager was extremely apologetic and very professional. I will never go back to this location or any other for that matter ever again.

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    This place came recommended but I found the steak bland and had to use A1 just to get some enjoyment out of it. It was a bit too pricey for what you get.

    Visited: September 27, 2012

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    I sat at the bar with a friend today and had an $11 burger and a few draft beers. The food, service and atmosphere were pretty good. I hadn't had a burger out in a while, and this one hit the spot..  I liked that that they sneaked a few o-rings in with my fries. I also tried a little ahi tuna appetizer that my friend was having. It's not my thing, but  he liked it a lot. One of he bartenders was friendly, but but the other one seemed like she didn't want to be there.

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    Leaving Boston at 3:30 pm on a Friday in July, we arrived at Joe's tired and frustrated with traffic about 90 minutes later.  We quickly relaxed (even without alcohol) in the casual ambiance and with the help of friendly and accommodating staff.  No waiting really helped!  Our party of two enjoyed two specials, a mussel and swordfish piccata over angel hair and crab stuffed flounder, done very well for a chain restaurant.  We left relaxed and reinvigorated to continue our trip south in much lighter traffic.

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    I've been here several times. It is convenient, fairly priced and the service/food is consistent. It's a chain, you should know that going into it.

    WHy not 5 stars? Nothing is over the top, it is just good, quality food.

    The bread they give you at the start of the meal is delicious. Bonus points, for brunch you get the bread plus mini muffins! Who doesn't like mini muffins??

    I've had burgers, seafood, salads and brunch there and have been satisfied.

    Go there when you don't want to wait 3 hours at the popular chain next to it ;)

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    Great food at this branch,  the chili is the best item on their menu but don't set expectations too high, it's a chain tavern after all still great though!

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    You know after seeing this place I kicked and screamed like a little kid not wanting to go with my friends and girlfriend! When I think "American Grill" I think American style food! Like hot dogs, burgers and fries. The very type of food they sell here. I just refuse to pay $12+ for a burger at any joint! No matter how good it is. Call me cheap if you will but that's just how my mind is set!

    With that being said! I can tell you that I was wrong. The food here was great and worth every penny that we paid for it! I ordered a bowl of Mac and Cheese with bacon! It was very creamy and yummy! Bacon had been cooked to perfection and it only left me wanting more! Now that's an American dish if you ask me! And as the late George Carlin would put it..."The Statue of Liberty would be holding a giant bowl of mac and cheese instead of the torch!" (This is the clean way of saying it!) And after coming here...I must agree! After dinner I had some carrot cake to finish me off! After that I was ready for bed!

    The service here was pretty good too. Wait staff was friendly and the food came out on time! Anytime I needed a refill on my drink she was there!

    So after all of my whining I am happy to report that I was wrong. I now have no issues going to Joe's in the very near future!

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    Joe's seems to get the Cheesecake factory left overs who don't want the wait.
    Seated quickly and the service was swift.  
    The ribs were pretty good but very few fries, which were soggy anyway.   Lobster roll special was disappointing. Roll was greasy and even fewer soggy fries. Probably a blessing. Try elswhere. Prices not great .

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    I've been to Joe's American Bar and Grill many times over the years. I'm consistently pleased with the high-quality service and food.

    One of the menu highlights is their weekend brunch menu. While I enjoy their omelets and the prime rib hash, the star of the brunch menu is the filet Mignon Benedict. So delicious. Brunch menu items come with a complimentary drink along the lines of a mimosa or a screwdriver. You know... breakfast liquor. The usual bread that comes with a Joe's meal is accompanied by mini muffins during brunch.

    Their coffee is always excellent, and served with a flair.

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    We stumbled on Joe's on a Saturday night after arguing back and forth as to where to go for dinner in the Braintree area.  Joe's it was.  For a Saturday night, and as a party of four, we were quoted with a 15 minute wait time.  Compared to Legal's and the Cheesecake Factory nextdoor, it was a deal that couldn't be beat.  After waiting ten minutes, we were promptly seated and greeted by our server.

    I don't understand the Joe's concept.  The dining room is so dark and with the dark wood furniture, it makes it look as if it appeals to the older crowd.  In all my recent visits to Joes, I've noticed the menu doesn't really change much.  A few sandwiches, a few salads, a few pastas, and a few steaks.  If you're looking for variety, this isn't it.  But the quality of food isn't bad at all.  The food is fresh and was cooked properly.    My fiance had prime rib that he thoroughly enjoyed and was cooked medium rare to his liking.  While I stuck with a blackened chicken salad, the blackening seasoning was awesome.  It was really spicy and definitely had a kick to it.  Loved it.  

    Our server was nice and she did a good job.  However, while I can appreciate that she checked back on us when our entrees arrived, she kept stopping by every five minutes (like clockwork).

    Overall, it wasn't a terrible meal.  The only reason why I don't like going to Joe's is simply the lack of variety on the menu.

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    Spectacular nachos. My husband was impressed with the butter, but he said its because he doesn't get real butter at home. Lol

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    Consistent but not over-the-top good. The dinner prices are a little steep, but you can get a good sandwich or a great burger here for under $15. The service is totally hit or miss but management and the host staff is always friendly. It can be busy during crazy shopping holiday weekends or weird mall hours.

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    I'll be honest here, I really only go to Joe's when the line and  waiting time for Cheesecake Factory is the length of the first showing of Avatar.  Nothing against Joe's, but that's just how it is.  

    Because my GF and I didn't get our first pick restaurant I decided to just keep the meal to a minimum.  I got some chili and a California Cobb salad.  The salad was about average and I won't really bore you with the details.  

    BUT...that chili was Tony the Tiger "GRRRRRREAT!"  [Yeah that was corny, but indulge me just this one time]. It was a pleasant surprise to actually taste good pieces of ground beef, solid pieces of peppers, and the damned thing actually came out spicy for once (not commenting about Joe's, but in general).  The restaurant actually uses real cheddar cheese instead of Parmesan or other mediocre cheeses.  

    In regards to everything else, it was all good.  The server was a little lacking on being attentive in stopping by to see how things were and refilling water glasses.  I don't know if he took us lightly because we basically ordered apps or that he was busy elsewhere, but he could have made his presence known more.

    Setting - I've probably been to Joe's a handful of times, but I always forget how nice the inside can be.  For you guys out there looking to take your girl out to a nice place, don't dismiss this place so quickly.  The servers look respectable and legit, the tables and dining area are LEVELS above Applebee's and TGIFridays.  

    I've been here before and I can see myself going back again, maybe just maybe even if Cheesecake isn't a crazy long wait either.

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    I have mixed feelings about Joe's.

    I like that when I go to the mall and there's a 90 minute wait at the Cheesecake factory there's usually no wait at all for Joe's.

    I like the fact that they have some of the tastiest bread & butter I've ever had.

    What I don't like is that the menu absolutely never changes at all.  

    I also dislike that everytime I ask for something medium rare (like my Black & Blue Burger last night) they always bring it medium well or well. It always seems to take much longer than it should for a burger that temperature (usually at lunch) and I never have the heart to send it back, even though they ask me to check it right then.

    The only thing I've ever had that was truly amazing (and I've been probably 15 times) is the Black & Blue Burger - one of the best I've ever had anywhere.  Everything else is solid, but not really impressive in any way.

    A good lunch spot, but I certainly wouldn't bring a date here.

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    I am a real fan of the Back Bay Restaurant group of which Joe's American Bar and Grill is a member. No Matter which Joe's I have gone too, the food and service is excellent.

    Tonight was no different. I had the Chicken Curry Soup (It's Awesome). I always get it when they have it. My Guest had the Onion Soup, Its also Awesome.

    My guest had the Cheese Bacon Sandwich. I have never had it. But they told me it was great. I had the Strip Steak. For the money, it was an awesome steak.

    For a chain this is as good as it gets !

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    Food is good. Waitstaff is friendly and there is never a wait unlike the cheesecake factory next door. Had the lobster mac and cheese last time and it was delicious. About $20.00 which is expensive but a nice splurge now and again. Bread is delicious but they seem to be getting a little cheep with it.

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    The staff at Joe's is perfectly adequate, helpful, and kind.  The waitress I had recently at lunch here was a bit eager to get me to stay my order, so much so, that once I sat down she was ready.  Two minutes later, she still was ready...five...ok, I am not ready.  My menu was still open.  I was reading it.  Does this not indicate that I am NOT READY.  "Miss, are you ready?"  NO.  NO.  NO.  If I am talking to my friend about what I want, that also means I am not ready.  Please relax.  Attentive service is better than no service though, right?  Right.  

    Aside from fantastic company and the over-attentive waitress, Joe's was utterly average and not good.  The chicken club was on the small side and cut into quarters.  Small sandwich cut into small pieces?  Completely difficult to manage, especially with the white ends of iceburg lettuce thrown in.  Although my love affair with lettuce is new and still developing, I know a crappy piece of lettuce when I see one...or many.  The chicken club is also a double decker sandwich, with a completely unnecessary piece of extra bread wedged in, making the lettuce removing process even that much more difficult.  Ugh.  The menu does not mention the additional carb-loading so not once did  I have the opportunity for Joe's to save that extra piece of bread for someone else.

    Prices are reasonable, based on reading the menu, as long as the portions are a touch larger.  The fries are delicious, I will give Joe's that.

    Even with courteous staff and the great fries, I am really not compelled to go back.  And why seat people in the back of the restaurant when it's a sunny day and plenty of window seating?   Let the world know people are eating here!

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    I really like this bar/restaurant. Music is quiet enough, not too busy a place, and the waitstaff pays attention to you. I ventured for the special this time(a salmon dish), and I loved it !
    If you are going for the first time, the clam chowder in a bread bowl is YUMMY, and they bring delicious bread to the table too. Burgers are good too.
    Food came quick, and when my server gave a crappy bar recommendation, he got me something new and took it right off the bill. I very much recommend this place.

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    Came here with my some of my family after some shopping.  I'll say that I was famished, so the food may have tasted extra good to me.  

    I'll say the bread here is quite good.  It's a circle loaf, with the outside flaky/crispy.  The inside is super fluffy - really good flavor.  I like to keep my bread fluffy, but it was difficult with this bread, as it was way fluffy on the inside, and to rip it, you sort of have to crush it.  

    I got the bacon cheeseburger.  It wasn't very big, but the flavor was fine.  It was fresh and cooked to the way I liked.  Came with some french fries, 2 onion rings, and a pickle.  

    I ate some chicken club (a bit too much mayo and not massive like some club sandwiches you see), and some of the NY strip (flavorful, juicy, pretty good).  I thought it was a fine meal, and I'd def go back if I'm in the neighborhood.

    One point I need to make though, is that our waiter was great - very nice, not overly attentive (good thing), and very cordial.  I believe his name was Dan, and he definitely made it a more pleasant night (would've been better if I wasn't about the gnaw on my arm from the hunger, haha).

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    Been to this place a few times, they always have good food, and good-great service.  

    The prime rib is always good, be wary of the larger cut...double the size, but only $5 bucks more?  Comes on the bone, so there's most of your weight.

    The spinach artichoke dip is fresh and it comes with vegetables to dip, which tastes better and is a little healthier.  

    I'd check it out one time, and think of it when the Cheesecake Factory line is overwhelming.

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    Went here again last Saturday evening & was immediately seated (while Cheesecake had a 45 min wait).  I had the angel hair primavera with chicken which was absolutely delicious!  It was light & the chicken was cooked perfectly.

    We also ordered some of the fun frozen drinks - chocolate peanut butter frappe & the almond joy.  Quite unique, a bit pricey, but a nice indulgence at the end of a tasty meal.

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    Actually pretty nice inside considering its mall location. Dark wood and stuff. It almost seems a little fancy. That psuedo-fancy calm demeanor and the lack of decent tv's makes this a place to eat and leave immediately. It doesn't doesn't invite hanging out for any length of time.

    The burger here is really good. They serve it on a serious roll, the burger is really beefy and juicy, and they use great sharp cheddar. The steaks are decent considering the low price-point. They won't blow your mind but they've got some flavor to them. And they make a decent bar-pie style pizza. The rest of the food is pretty bad. Most of what they serve is really heavy and not very tasty.

    They pour a very stingy glass of wine. I know you don't fill a wine glass all the way and all that mumbo jumbo, but this wine is pretty lowbrow and the restaurant is a chain, so for the price, i expect at least a bit more of a pour. They have only the most standard of beers, i think Sam seasonal is as exotic as they get. They do sell IBC rootbeer in a glass bottle; vastly overpriced, but nice anyway. I've never ordered a cocktail bit i've looked at the list and it seems insanely priced. $12 martinis at Joe's in the mall? No dice.

    Good burgers. The end!

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    Not bad, not bad. I'm a big fan of restaurants like Joe's, and this one does not disappoint. Since there are a number of other reviews mentioning what I wanted to mention, I'll hold off. I will leave you with this though: the food is good, waitstaff is friendly, and the prices are reasonable.

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    If you want a burger cooked right this is the place to go.   The chef not only knows how to properly cook a burger, but the wait staff is able to tell you what the inside will be like (since most people tend to overcook burgers).
    The decor was a nice pub style and our server was really attentive.

    Now I'm craving another burger.

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    Having been to a few of these mediocre spots, I figured why battle the crowds at Cheesecake Factory to grab a quick lunch and go here. Most of the other locations are terrible with bad staff and bad food. I have to say this location was very quick on it's feet, pleasant, helpful and just all around not too bad. The food is the same although lunch was not as bad as the dinners I have gotten served here. The salads were inventive and the food was tasty and pleased at the same time. Although I still think of this as an upscale Applebee's, this location was okay.

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    I had a burger with blue cheese & bacon, French fries & onion rings. I know, how on earth do I keep my slender figure eating that stuff, you ask. Well, if you must know, I don't. Had to chuckle at the Cobb salad which is served in a taco shell that looks like the Elephant man's old fedora. Nothing really terrible here, it just doesn't excite me. Am I un-American not to like this place.  Added a star for the outdoor patio which is conducive to drinking copious amounts of cold alcoholic beverages.

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    My dh and I stopped in here for lunch today, after a quick trip to the Apple store to retrieve my dh's cell phone he left there the night before.
    We found a small table in the bar and the bartender "Marco" was very friendly yet professional and quite prompt. The entire staff seemed to work together very well and the guy who served our food was obviously there to do a good job - I was impressed.
    I ordered the Grilled Chicken Salad with wild greens - which is almost the perfect salad in my mind.  Besides the obvious, it had feta cheese, cranberries & walnuts(chopped- yay!).  Everything was great.

    My dh had a cheeseburger with onion rings and fries... he wasn't as pleased- he ordered the burger medium rare and it came well done, and his hamburger pet peeve.....it was the shape of a baseball not a patty.  It wasn't terrible but his comment was - 'if you're gonna ask me how I want my burger-at least attempt to make it that way"  He enjoyed the onion rings and fries.  And the beer was super cold which is always a good thing.
    We will go back if we ever have a reason to be in Braintree.
    Almost forgot - the bread before the meal was superb - warm with butter and a crispy crust.  Yum!

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    Spinach and artichoke dip and the bread with the garlic oil and parmesan is excellent. Never too busy. Young inexperienced wait staff bring this place down a notch. Still worth it though.

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    i guess i knew walking in here it wasn't going to be that great, but they tricked us for awhile there.

    i came here after going to the hopper exhibit at the mfa with my mother, two of her best friends, and three angsty teenagers.  i live on the south shore and couldn't take driving in the city with my mother another second and with picky kids i knew we'd end up at a chain, so we headed out here.  we actually were going to go to the cheesecake factory next door but they told us the wait was nearly three hours - what?!  we suburbians sure do love our cheesecake factory.  *eye roll*

    anyway, we went here instead because it was either this or the mall food court.  i was surprised when i walked in, it actually looks really nice inside - compared with the name and the logo i was expecting an applebee's or something.  we were seated right away and our waiter was very nice.  my mother and her friend wanted to know what all this was about a "mojito" these days so i ordered one.  it tasted good but i'm certain there was absolutely no alcohol in it.  for double digit prices i was really annoyed.  actually, i think i was paying for a mint plant, because i'm sure they stuffed the entire thing into my glass.  it was hard to take a sip without the straw clogging with leaves and forget not using a straw...gross.

    anyway, the appetizers came out lightening fast and were pretty good. onion rings and bruschetta.  but that's where the lovely service ended.

    we waited for our dinner.

    and waited.

    and waited.

    other tables sat down and were served and finished eating during this time.  the waiter was obviously avoiding us.  this is one of my huge pet peeves - i really don't care if it's not your fault, maybe something went wrong in the kitchen, i don't know, but we still would have tipped you well IF you just came over and apologized and let us know what the hell was going on.  instead you hid in a corner with your thumb up your ass and refused to make eye contact with any of us.  finally i stared at you so long you ran into the kitchen instead.

    the manager came over with him and apologized for the wait, but didn't say our food would be out soon and didn't offer to make up for it in any way.  eventually one sad plate of salmon came out - it looked like a tv dinner.  no seasoning, no grill marks, nothing, plain rice, and mushy steamed vegetables.  charming.  the angsty teenagers ordered the make your own fajitas, and they brought out just the tortillas and then left us waiting at least another ten or fifteen minutes before the filling came out, meaning the shells were now cold.  our waiter also had an issue with the sizzling platters they were served on, as he brought them out still smoking and couldn't get them to stop.  he started fanning at it wildly, pushing all the smoke right into the people at the table behind us.  they did NOT look amused.  i, however, burst into a fit of giggles.

    i ordered a salad which came out last [what?], was missing ingredients, and was served on a HUGE [like, i couldn't see anyone on the other side of my plate, venus on the half shell type] tortilla shell which was soggy from sitting around so long i guess.

    we couldn't wait to get out of here, and i won't be back.

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    Joe's offers a great menu and carries my favorite wine offered by the glass, so I did give the establishment 3 stars.  The last couple visits to Joe's were not exactly what I would have preferred, but management took care of my concerns so I was happy with the service.  The quality of food is excellent, but not consistent.  

    Usually, lunch is the best option since service and quality are more likely to be better than the busier dinner hours.

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    I came in here the other day for lunch.  I must have caved b/c it was either food courts or this joint.  I dont know how I end up in chain restaurats.. I always.. always..get disappointed.  Well given the lunch  time, the place was pretty buzzin and we were seated fairly quickly.  Our party of 7 was seated at an uncomfortably small round table where the chairs were higher than the table itself?? The AC was on full blast and it was freezing.. goose bumps freezing.  We ordered apps.. calamari and buffalo chicken tenders.  I ordered the sliced sirloin w/rice pilaf.  The sirloin was soooo bland, I had to add on endless salt and pepper for some flavor.  The rice pilaf was not fully cooked and was served luke warm..?? I couldn't even finish my food b/c it was soo disgusting and i ended up ordering a coffee to offset my freezing ass.

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