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Monday 4:30pm - 9pm Tuesday 4:30pm - 9pm Wednesday 4:30pm - 9pm Thursday 4:30pm - 9pm Friday 4:30pm - 9pm Saturday 12pm - 9pm Sunday 12pm - 9pm

Jo's American Bistro

Name: Jo's American Bistro
Address: 24 Memorial Boulevard W, Newport, RI, 02840, US
Telephone: +14018475506
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.9

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Jo's American Bistro

Enjoy casual yet upscale dining in Newport, RI. American cuisine | Seafood | Gluten-friendly options
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Owner:

Joann Carlson has spent her whole life in the restaurant business. Her passion for food can be traced back through her family’s roots. Her grandparents owned a fish packing company on the wharfs of downtown Newport and her family owned Dry Dock Seafood, one of Newport’s legendary Thames Street restaurants. When they closed the restaurant after 23 years, Joann co-owned and operated Percy’s Bistro. Prior to opening Jo’s American Bistro, Joann worked for Newport Harbor Corporation as a restaurant manager at 22 Bowen’s Wine Bar & Grille. Joann is as comfortable in the dining room as she is in the kitchen. Growing up with the restaurant as a family endeavor, she knows no other way to treat her staff and guests but as family. Visiting Jo’s American Bistro will seem as if you are sitting down to dinner in her home. And there is something to be said for having an Italian mother and grandmother to teach you how to cook and entertain with love and passion. Executive Chef:

Since graduating from the Culinary Institute of America in 1989, Chef Brian Ruffner has established himself as a remarkable creator of fresh American cuisine at several noted restaurants across New England. Peppercorn’s Grill in Hartford, Connecticut received an “excellent” rating from the New York Times with Chef Ruffner at the helm. While leading the culinary team at the Bay Voyage in Jamestown, Rhode Island Monthly recommended readers “drop everything and go.” Chef Ruffner was invited to participate in two James Beard dinners while working at the White Hart restaurant in Salisbury, Maryland. Ruffner was voted “Best New Chef” by Rhode Island Monthly in 2002. Chef Ruffner joined the team at Jo’s American Bistro in 2014, where he is known for applying classic French and Italian techniques to American ideas and ingredients. “That’s the most important thing,” Ruffner said. “The craft itself.”

We’re hiring! 🍽️ Interested in joining our team?👉 E-mail SWyskiel@heritagehospitality.co••

09/22/2026

We’re hiring! 🍽️ Interested in joining our team?

👉 E-mail [email protected]
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09/14/2026

Fresh, flavorful, and beautifully seared. 👨‍🍳

Chef Brian breaks down what makes the Seared Scallops such a standout dish at Jo’s American Bistro. Come try them for yourself!
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09/01/2026

We took the French 75 and made it ours: Bistro 75 — White Squall Gin, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup & Prosecco 🥂 Crisp, bright, and dangerously easy to order a second.
It’s our Drink of the Month for the Heritage Drink Passport — order it, get punched, keep going.

👉 Reserve at josamericanbistro.com

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08/20/2026

Jo’s Burrata Ravioli Reel 8/8:

🍝 every dish has a story. Chef Brian shares how our burrata ravioli came to life, how it’s crafted, and what makes it one of jo’s signature favorites. Come taste the story. ✨

08/08/2026

🍔 sweet, savory, and stacked with flavor. Chef Brian breaks down the story behind our bacon onion jam burger, how it’s built, and why it became an award-winning burger. One bite and you’ll know why. 🔥
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07/09/2026

Paper-thin, tender slices of premium fillet, topped with peppery rocket, capers and shaved parm 🤌🏼
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07/07/2026

Join us at Jo’s for Newport Tennis Week! 🎾 Enjoy grilled native swordfish & half price starters all week long
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06/22/2026

A New England classic: fish & chips 🐟

👉 Can’t forget the perfect amount of salt and a quick lemon squeeze! ✨ Taste the magic of Newport RI at Jo’s American Bistro
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06/17/2026

Come in & celebrate National Martini Day this Friday! 🍸 We’ve got some amazing specials we can’t wait for you to try!
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06/16/2026

Father’s Day is almost here! 🍽️ Treat Dad to this delicious special & give the gift of a wonderful memory in Newport, RI this Father’s Day
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Address

24 Memorial Boulevard W
Newport, RI
02840

Opening Hours

Monday	4:30pm - 9pm
Tuesday	4:30pm - 9pm
Wednesday	4:30pm - 9pm
Thursday	4:30pm - 9pm
Friday	4:30pm - 9pm
Saturday	12pm - 9pm
Sunday	12pm - 9pm

Telephone

+14018475506

Website

http://josamericanbistro.com/

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