JoeDoe is an 'Aggressive American' restaurant located in the East Village. Chef/Owner Joe Dobias uses farm fresh ingredients to highlight his whimsical and innovative menu. Signature cocktails are taken to new levels with JoeDoe's Prepared Beers created by Owner Jill Schulster. The dining room has 26 seats, adorned with 19th century antiques and old family photos. JoeDoe welcomes its guests with its open-air kitchen and soulful feel.

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38 Current Reviews

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Overall

(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5

(38 Reviews)

Rating Breakdown 38 reviews

5 stars

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4 stars

(15)

3 stars

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2 stars

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1 star

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Food

(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.7 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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fit for foodies(31)
neighborhood gem(26)
romantic(13)

great for brunch(10)
hot spot(9)
special occasion(9)

JoeDoe Reviews List

Review 1 for JoeDoe

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

foodies should explore this gem

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/29/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"If JoeDoe isn't the best under the radar restaurant in the Village I don't know what is. My wife and I often go for brunch (even though we no longer live in the neighborhood and it's a hike to get there), but I recently visited for dinner with some work colleagues and we had an equally excellent experience. The food is REALLY good and the 'prepared beers' are a very unique twist.

I can't recommend this place highly enough for locals looking to uncover a neighborhood gem."

Dined on 5/29/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem

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Review 2 for JoeDoe

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Can't go wrong

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/29/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Everyone that I bring always has a great experience."

Dined on 5/29/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies

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Review 3 for JoeDoe

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/18/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Very interesting new American cuisine, lots of textures and flavors. Only drawback is that the dining room is cramped, so when it gets crowded you're eating with your neighbors."

Dined on 5/18/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic

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Review 4 for JoeDoe

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A must go to!!

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/12/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"One of my favorite places in EV. Quaint and cozy. And the owners a very welcoming and outgoing to make you feel comfortable."

Dined on 5/12/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Review 5 for JoeDoe

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Go there now!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/26/2013

2009

Dined on 04/26/2013

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"This place is great, small menu and every single dish is unbelievable. Just ask the waiters to recommend something and you won't be disappointed. They even have a great brunch. GO THERE NOW !!!"

Dined on 04/26/2013

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, hot spot

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Review 6 for JoeDoe

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Wonderful food, great cocktails,

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/25/2013

2007

Dined on 04/25/2013

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Wonderful food, great cocktails, phenomenal service. What more could you ask for?"

Dined on 04/25/2013

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Review 7 for JoeDoe

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Interesting East Houston restaurant

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/20/2013

2005

Dined on 04/20/2013

2005

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We found this restaurant while looking for a place near a theatre on East Houston, and were pleasantly surprised. Very small place - opens at 6:15pm on Saturdays (?), so we were the first there. Interesting, eclectic menu, with very attentive service. We would certainly go back."

Dined on 04/20/2013

2005

Special Features: late-night find

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Review 8 for JoeDoe

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The staff and food were fantastic!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/09/2013

2009

Dined on 04/09/2013

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The staff and food were fantastic!"

Dined on 04/09/2013

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

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Review 9 for JoeDoe

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Generally excellent food but

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/29/2013

2005

Dined on 03/29/2013

2005

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Generally excellent food but I think they need to redo their brisket recipie as it has always been too dry and overcooked when I have had it."

Dined on 03/29/2013

2005

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem

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Review 10 for JoeDoe

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We always come here for brunch;

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/09/2013

2010

Dined on 03/09/2013

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We always come here for brunch; it's amazing, so we tried it out for dinner recently and it was outstanding."

Dined on 03/09/2013

2010

Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, hot spot

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Review 11 for JoeDoe

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

What a menu! yummy!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/09/2013

2006

Dined on 03/09/2013

2006

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Fresh entree's, amazing flavors, awesome drinks. The creativity and thought behind each item on the menu (both bar & food) is why we keep on coming back. There's always something new on the menu , all depending what fresh delivery they get that morning."

Dined on 03/09/2013

2006

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Review 12 for JoeDoe

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

I don't live in the neighborhood

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/09/2013

2006

Dined on 03/09/2013

2006

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"I don't live in the neighborhood but I wish I did. JoeDoe is a wonderful little restaurant with a big heart. You can tell the chef puts a lot of genuine soul into his dishes. The service is friendly and everything I've tasted from start to finish has always been fantastic."

Dined on 03/09/2013

2006

Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem

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Review 13 for JoeDoe

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Simply Amazing!!!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/28/2013

2008

Dined on 02/28/2013

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Amazing dinner - we had a little bit of everything, and service was even better than the food if that is possible. I don't think there is a better place to eat in the city. How can you not love a place that has kick a-- tunes, a warm ambiance and food that is unique and delicious???

If you like eclectic, delicious food and a restaurant with amazing ambiance, this is the place for you!"

Dined on 02/28/2013

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

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Review 14 for JoeDoe

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

GOOD FOOD, NICE NEIGHBORHOOD FIND

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/16/2013

2008

Dined on 02/16/2013

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Food was superb. This is a small neighborhood place with really good food, nice casual service. This is not fancy, this decor is not NY chic, but is a down home, relaxed and comfy, well run restaurant with exceptionally good food. My portions were plentiful, in fact split two appetizers with a friend (& each had soup), however my husband ordered a Special & his portion was a little small. He went to that french fries place nearby afterwards as he didn't feel full after his meal. He ordered a chile appetizer and then i think he ordered a kelbasa and perogie special. He doesn't normally overeat, so if he wasn't satisfied, i would say the portion might have been on the 'small side'."

Dined on 02/16/2013

2008

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Review 15 for JoeDoe

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

A little gem. Out of the ordinary

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/16/2013

2008

Dined on 02/16/2013

2008

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"A little gem. Out of the ordinary dishes, well prepared. Comfortable surroundings."

Dined on 02/16/2013

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

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Review 16 for JoeDoe

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

A cool, laid back place with

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/16/2013

2007

Dined on 02/16/2013

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"A cool, laid back place with interesting food and cocktails. There is always a combination on the menu that you haven't heard of, and it's always tasty. Highly recommended gem in the neighborhood."

Dined on 02/16/2013

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Review 17 for JoeDoe

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5