We visited during Happy Hour and immediately noted that Jo Bar and Rotisserie is warm and welcoming. The restaurant is clean with a muted, cozy aesthetic featuring large windows that offer light and a good view of what’s happening outside. *They also offer outdoor dining.
For appetizers, we ordered the crostini with cheese fondue. Our mains; consisted of a cheeseburger with fries, and Mr. Wonderful dined on the Carnitas tacos. Everything was delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Daven Sharma
I’m usually very easygoing and understand when servers are overwhelmed—I’m happy to wait and be patient. However, after 30 minutes, asking three different staff members for our check, and never once being offered a refill, it became unacceptable. Based on other reviews, this seems to be a recurring issue at this restaurant. Unfortunately, we won’t be returning.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 1
Drea Secchi
don't get the vegan mousse it broke my tooth
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 3
Chris B
By far the greatest lunch deal in town, great service with exceptional food! Check out the LUNCH SPECIAL they have, you will not be disappointed
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Juliet Coen
I have been coming to Jo Bar for lunch and dinner for years. It’s always warm, welcoming, and I know I’ll always leave happy. We even had our rehearsal dinner here. The food is delicious and desserts are always so fun. This is a Portland must.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Charlie Te
Another chill happy hour spot on NW 23rd area where you can get some stocks and snacks at. We had their Truffle fries and persimmon bruschetta to snack on. We washed it down with an old fashioned and were set to go.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Mark Seleen
First time here for dinner and this did not disappoint in any way. Food was excellent along with the very friendly staff. Priced fairly and worth the visit. We will be back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marjorie Guevara
I walk my dog by here almost daily and always see the live music on Sundays! It was a cute cozy spot. The bar felt short staffed since they never checked on me after putting in my order. I’m used to two bite check in but I wasn’t checked on at all. I had to wave someone down to order more food. Over all they were always so kind when helping me out, just super busy (too busy.) The steak was good and the desert was even better!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 2
Hope Bouchard
Always a delicious meal at Jo Bar. Amazing service, I appreciate that they are always willing to work with my taste preferences and sub things out. Carrie is the loveliest soul and does a great job.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cynthia Peele
Nice way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Good food. Good service.
Poor service terrible drinks bring back the Bar Tender, Wise Man no drink specials that were any good get it together
Michele Peters
Boy has my rating dropped from five stars at the beginning of summer to three. Last night three of us were looking forward to great food and live jazz. The jazz was great, the food mediocre. Portabella mushroom sandwich consisted of two thin slices of mushroom. Are you kidding? Burger was just ok. Ravioli was somewhat better. Drinks have shrunk in size but all have increased in price. Unfortunately as a local resident I can only say be warned.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Todd Strait
Very cool spot with excellent music!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Saabio M
Jo Bar is a vibrant piece of NW, with a menu I enjoy, excellent service and vibe, plus the Jazz Sun Mon Wed are another element you can enjoy, definitely recommend if you're reading this, cheers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tabor
Worst restaurant experience of my life. Wonderful, incredible musicians. But terrible, abusive service. Food was okay. Drink wasn’t worth the money but didn’t taste bad. Chimichurri steak is a dish with the potential of being one of the best dishes on the planet. But they didn’t do it justice. It was too acidic (too much vinegar).
We visited during Happy Hour and immediately noted that Jo Bar and Rotisserie is warm and welcoming. The restaurant is clean with a muted, cozy aesthetic featuring large windows that offer light and a good view of what’s happening outside.
*They also offer outdoor dining.
For appetizers, we ordered the crostini with cheese fondue. Our mains; consisted of a cheeseburger with fries, and Mr. Wonderful dined on the Carnitas tacos. Everything was delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I’m usually very easygoing and understand when servers are overwhelmed—I’m happy to wait and be patient. However, after 30 minutes, asking three different staff members for our check, and never once being offered a refill, it became unacceptable. Based on other reviews, this seems to be a recurring issue at this restaurant. Unfortunately, we won’t be returning.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 1
don't get the vegan mousse it broke my tooth
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 3
By far the greatest lunch deal in town, great service with exceptional food! Check out the LUNCH SPECIAL they have, you will not be disappointed
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I have been coming to Jo Bar for lunch and dinner for years. It’s always warm, welcoming, and I know I’ll always leave happy. We even had our rehearsal dinner here. The food is delicious and desserts are always so fun. This is a Portland must.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Another chill happy hour spot on NW 23rd area where you can get some stocks and snacks at. We had their Truffle fries and persimmon bruschetta to snack on. We washed it down with an old fashioned and were set to go.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
First time here for dinner and this did not disappoint in any way. Food was excellent along with the very friendly staff. Priced fairly and worth the visit. We will be back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I walk my dog by here almost daily and always see the live music on Sundays! It was a cute cozy spot. The bar felt short staffed since they never checked on me after putting in my order. I’m used to two bite check in but I wasn’t checked on at all. I had to wave someone down to order more food. Over all they were always so kind when helping me out, just super busy (too busy.) The steak was good and the desert was even better!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 2
Always a delicious meal at Jo Bar. Amazing service, I appreciate that they are always willing to work with my taste preferences and sub things out. Carrie is the loveliest soul and does a great job.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Good food. Good service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Poor service terrible drinks bring back the Bar Tender, Wise Man no drink specials that were any good get it together
Boy has my rating dropped from five stars at the beginning of summer to three. Last night three of us were looking forward to great food and live jazz. The jazz was great, the food mediocre. Portabella mushroom sandwich consisted of two thin slices of mushroom. Are you kidding? Burger was just ok. Ravioli was somewhat better. Drinks have shrunk in size but all have increased in price. Unfortunately as a local resident I can only say be warned.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Very cool spot with excellent music!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jo Bar is a vibrant piece of NW, with a menu I enjoy, excellent service and vibe, plus the Jazz Sun Mon Wed are another element you can enjoy, definitely recommend if you're reading this, cheers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Worst restaurant experience of my life. Wonderful, incredible musicians. But terrible, abusive service. Food was okay. Drink wasn’t worth the money but didn’t taste bad. Chimichurri steak is a dish with the potential of being one of the best dishes on the planet. But they didn’t do it justice. It was too acidic (too much vinegar).
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 1
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