The best all around! Today was my husband and my first time eating at the Joy Nest. We’ve always wanted to go, but just have never got around to it.
We had the best experience. We had our almost one year old daughter with us, so you never know how kid friendly a restaurant can be. The staff were super accommodating. They brought a highchair right over and gave us a table with plenty of space. Our waitress Barb was so knowledgeable and friendly. She was so kind to us and our daughter. You can tell she enjoys what she does and recommended some very tasty cocktails and food items.
My husband has been dying to try ramen and was very impressed with his dish. I myself got a rice bowl and was also impressed. We will definitely be back, especially if we have Barb as our waitress!
10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joshua Rosen
We had five appetizers and a main course. Of the appetizers, the beef bao bun and the shrimp and pork dumpling were our favorites, the shrimp in a fried skin was also good. The golden bags and the fresh rolls were disappointing, they would have been better with shrimp instead of chicken. I had a duck noodle soup which was very good but too much after all of the appetizers, next time just two appetizers.
The service leaves much to be desired. There was no attempt at pacing, all of the appetizers came out at once and then they tried to bring out our main courses before we had even started the appetizers. The tables are tiny so there was no chance that everything could fit at the same time. They did remake our main courses when we were ready instead of serving us cold dishes so they did fix their mistake but it would have been better if they just paced the dishes.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 2
Robin G
A Perfect Bridal Shower Brunch Experience
I had the pleasure of hosting a bridal shower brunch for my daughter on March 1, 2025, and I couldn’t be more thrilled with how everything turned out. From the moment I first interacted with Caroline, the owner, until the event itself, every detail was handled with such care and professionalism, making the entire experience seamless and stress-free.
The upstairs area was beautifully decorated and offered a stunning view of the Newburyport Harbor, creating the perfect atmosphere for the occasion. Guests couldn’t stop raving about the food, especially the presentation of the sorbets, which was a true standout.
I cannot say enough positive things about this entire experience—everything exceeded expectations, and it was an unforgettable day. Highly recommend for anyone looking to host a special event!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nicole Brosch
Such a unique place! Inside is trendy & fun and the food & cocktails are delicious. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stephanie Birchenough
We had a lovely dinner last night, upstairs, with good food, beautiful decor, and live music playing in the background. T was our server and he did not rush us, he let us take our time. Cannot wait to go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Veggie Roll, Crispy Duck, Golden Bags, Noodles
Mike Cape
Service at 4pm is poor, slow. Staff lost and inattentive with customers seated and walking out. Also most traditional dishes missing from the menu. Try the restaurant across the Thai restaurant street. The food is fair.B-.
Very good, but expensive. I've eaten here multiple times and the food and drinks are great every time, but be prepared to spend a lot. Recently I arrived with a party of 4 and stood in front of the *two* hostesses while they talked and ignored us for atleast 5 minutes. Not even saying "we will be right with you". Finally, one looked over and greeted me. I asked if there was room for a party of 4 and she said "oh I don't know" and stared at me. So uncomfortable. It was a little past 4 o'clock and not busy. She really made no effort and suggested we sit at the bar. We walked out and went to another restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 2
Alexandra Rahilly
I have gone here on multiple occasions and the food and service has been great for dining in or take out every time. Food is always consistently great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jillian McLaughlin
Absolutely delicious and beautiful !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kim Hazlett
Dietary restrictions: They accommodated my seafood allergy and made me a separate dish from the buffet. Delicious!
I couldn’t love this place more! what a vibey date night location. I’ve been only for drinks but can’t wait to try the food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tracy Rurak-Salierno
Cozy and adorable space with amazing service. The drinks were delicious. We had Bao buns, which had great flavor and the Ramen had a perfect balance of flavors. I dug right into my Ramen before remembering to take a picture. We will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Thomas Horsley
Vegetarian options: The green curry noodles with the Vegan Chik’n is easily my favorite vegetarian (or otherwise) entre in Newburyport (coming from a vegetarian who dines downtown multiple times a week). The Joy Nest menu features a great selection of other veggie apps and entrees as well. I highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soup, Spicy Edamame, Noodles
Gayatri Mudaliar
Awesome ambience and staff! Great fusion menu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Krapow with Ground Chicken, Lobster Rangoon
Dawit
Fantastic ambiance, but the hostess took quite a while to seat me… ended up grabbing a spot myself. My waiter was pleasant, but I found out there’s a sister Thai restaurant across that has better food. If you’re looking for a nice pretty place to hang out and grab a bite come here.. if you want an authentic Thai meal go across the street to their sister restaurant.
The best all around! Today was my husband and my first time eating at the Joy Nest. We’ve always wanted to go, but just have never got around to it.
We had the best experience. We had our almost one year old daughter with us, so you never know how kid friendly a restaurant can be. The staff were super accommodating. They brought a highchair right over and gave us a table with plenty of space. Our waitress Barb was so knowledgeable and friendly. She was so kind to us and our daughter. You can tell she enjoys what she does and recommended some very tasty cocktails and food items.
My husband has been dying to try ramen and was very impressed with his dish. I myself got a rice bowl and was also impressed. We will definitely be back, especially if we have Barb as our waitress!
10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had five appetizers and a main course. Of the appetizers, the beef bao bun and the shrimp and pork dumpling were our favorites, the shrimp in a fried skin was also good. The golden bags and the fresh rolls were disappointing, they would have been better with shrimp instead of chicken. I had a duck noodle soup which was very good but too much after all of the appetizers, next time just two appetizers.
The service leaves much to be desired. There was no attempt at pacing, all of the appetizers came out at once and then they tried to bring out our main courses before we had even started the appetizers. The tables are tiny so there was no chance that everything could fit at the same time. They did remake our main courses when we were ready instead of serving us cold dishes so they did fix their mistake but it would have been better if they just paced the dishes.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 2
A Perfect Bridal Shower Brunch Experience
I had the pleasure of hosting a bridal shower brunch for my daughter on March 1, 2025, and I couldn’t be more thrilled with how everything turned out. From the moment I first interacted with Caroline, the owner, until the event itself, every detail was handled with such care and professionalism, making the entire experience seamless and stress-free.
The upstairs area was beautifully decorated and offered a stunning view of the Newburyport Harbor, creating the perfect atmosphere for the occasion. Guests couldn’t stop raving about the food, especially the presentation of the sorbets, which was a true standout.
I cannot say enough positive things about this entire experience—everything exceeded expectations, and it was an unforgettable day. Highly recommend for anyone looking to host a special event!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Such a unique place! Inside is trendy & fun and the food & cocktails are delicious. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had a lovely dinner last night, upstairs, with good food, beautiful decor, and live music playing in the background. T was our server and he did not rush us, he let us take our time. Cannot wait to go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Veggie Roll, Crispy Duck, Golden Bags, Noodles
Service at 4pm is poor, slow. Staff lost and inattentive with customers seated and walking out. Also most traditional dishes missing from the menu. Try the restaurant across the Thai restaurant street. The food is fair.B-.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Soup, Rolls, Spicy Ramen, Noodles
Very good, but expensive. I've eaten here multiple times and the food and drinks are great every time, but be prepared to spend a lot. Recently I arrived with a party of 4 and stood in front of the *two* hostesses while they talked and ignored us for atleast 5 minutes. Not even saying "we will be right with you". Finally, one looked over and greeted me. I asked if there was room for a party of 4 and she said "oh I don't know" and stared at me. So uncomfortable. It was a little past 4 o'clock and not busy. She really made no effort and suggested we sit at the bar. We walked out and went to another restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 2
I have gone here on multiple occasions and the food and service has been great for dining in or take out every time. Food is always consistently great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely delicious and beautiful !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dietary restrictions: They accommodated my seafood allergy and made me a separate dish from the buffet. Delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mango Salad
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I couldn’t love this place more! what a vibey date night location. I’ve been only for drinks but can’t wait to try the food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cozy and adorable space with amazing service. The drinks were delicious. We had Bao buns, which had great flavor and the Ramen had a perfect balance of flavors. I dug right into my Ramen before remembering to take a picture. We will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vegetarian options: The green curry noodles with the Vegan Chik’n is easily my favorite vegetarian (or otherwise) entre in Newburyport (coming from a vegetarian who dines downtown multiple times a week). The Joy Nest menu features a great selection of other veggie apps and entrees as well. I highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soup, Spicy Edamame, Noodles
Awesome ambience and staff! Great fusion menu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Krapow with Ground Chicken, Lobster Rangoon
Fantastic ambiance, but the hostess took quite a while to seat me… ended up grabbing a spot myself. My waiter was pleasant, but I found out there’s a sister Thai restaurant across that has better food. If you’re looking for a nice pretty place to hang out and grab a bite come here.. if you want an authentic Thai meal go across the street to their sister restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 3
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