What does creative casual cuisine mean? Exactly what it says. We"re creative, because we reject the same-old-same-old in favor of tastes that are interesting and unique. We're casual because while our food may be worth getting dressed up for, we invite you to come as you are. We're all about cuisine in the sense that our chefs apply high standards of culinary art. There it is. Creative. Casual. Cuisine. If it sounds like your kind of place, then you – like us- are not your average Joe.
"I got the steak tips medium rare and they were well seasoned but a little dry. The mashed potatoes and beans that came with them were pretty good. The server was so sweet and friendly. Dang I forget her name.."
Dined on 5/14/2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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"I enjoyed the ease of making the reservation and the service was indeed outstanding for our group. Very prompt on refilling drinks and the appetizers, meals, and dessert all arrived without much of a wait. Nice crowd mixed with adult groups and families. My wife orders the Waldorf Salad with Chicken and has been getting it for years, so for those of you who are dieting, that seems to be a winner."
Dined on 5/13/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for lunch, kid-friendly
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"My family & I were very disappointed with the food and service. We were surprised because the last time we were there it was good. I am not sure what changed. Our waitress was very nice, but overwhelmed. I don't know if they were short on staff or not. The portions small, especially the appetizers. I don't think we will go again anytime soon."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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"The menu offfers a variety of choices, many offered with different methods of cooking with some unusual combinations that are quite appealing. The wait service is very good, attentive but not obtrusive."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: kid-friendly, great for lunch
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"I've been a fan of NAJ's (as we call the restaurant) for years. The food has always been fabulous, service typically supurb. I love how we can pretty much have any dish the way we want it. Normally I give 5 stars for all. This time I had ordered the Farmhouse Sirloin with Polenta. Be it that i grew up with a true Italian family and have had polenta homemade since I was little, I'm a bit picky. It was overly buttery and salty in this dish. That would be my only complaint this time. I believe the saltiness was from the sauce that accompanied the dish. Polenta is by design suppose to complement anything it's with by magnifying the flavors. Unfortunately in this case it was salt."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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"NYAJ definitely needs a new sign so it's easy to find! The only sign right now is on the side of the building, tucked away. The food is great. Service is OK."
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: great for brunch, great for lunch, kid-friendly
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"NYAJ always consistently prepares an enjoyable meal with fresh ingredients. This evening's 10% donation of dining proceeds to One Fund Boston was a great cause and one we were pleased to support."
Dined on 04/22/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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"The food is always delicious, but servings are small for the price. Can be dark at night but otherwise a fun & vibrant atmosphere- service is always great."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2005
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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"Four of us went for dinner on a Saturday night. Made a reservation. Everything was great. Salads, burgers, and drinks, great friendly service. Would definitely return."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2005
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"I have been going to not your average Joe's in Beverly for about four years now (three to four times a year) it always has been a 10 for me for food and service. This restaurant does it right...."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"The place was nice. Server was cordial and astute to our needs. Food was a little above average. We went because you get a 15% discount for first visitors. You only get 2 weeks to use the coupon after you sign up."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2010
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"I was surprised by the variety of meal choices. The meal choices were different than the average fare and reasonably priced. Everyone in my party was very pleased with their choices. The waitstaff was friendly and attentive without being overbearing. The desserts were also delicious!"
Dined on 03/04/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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"A thoroughly great evening. We were were stuck in traffic on the way to our reservation and they called to insure that we were coming and held our table until we arrived. Our waiter really made the night more than enjoyable. The food was delicious and the wine suggestion was excellent as well. We will be back."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, special occasion, hot spot
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"good overall experience...waiter was very attentive and thorough...service was prompt....we were seated quite close to our reservation time of 7:00 PM....not a quiet dining spot....not much waiting room area/seating.... drink prices were comparatively reasonable to area restaurants...meal portions were ok...not too big but just enough"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch
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"NYAJ's is a fine place to dine. The "B-day" Club makes it a "very" fine place to dine. The only negative I can come up with is the taking off the "regular" menu of the Crusted Coconut Shrimp appetizer. However, leaving the Scallops on the menu makes my wife happy, so what can I really say?"
Dined on 02/13/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies
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"I always enjoy the food at NYAJ's. This visit was complimentary for me from the Email club for my B-day.....free entree and dessert. I have the Vietanese Salmon, was very good tasteful , well prepared and not too large a serving. I decided to try the soup special of the day.....not as good as the meal, rather disappointing (very unusual for Joe's). It was the Beef Barley soup....kind of salty, but more important...was very greasy. You could see it as a layer floating on the top of the bowl."
Dined on 02/10/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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"I made the reservation and called to make sure the restaurant was open because of the blizzard. They did not pick up the phone, so I did not show. I am sure I will go there another time."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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"While the waitress was pleasant enough, she took our order, then informed me that there was no asparagus available for the Chicken Oscar special. (Green beans were offered as a substitute.) My daughter asked for her salad dressing on the side, but it came on the salad. My mom's meal (steak w/garlic mashed potatoes) was very good she said. Half of the bread in the basket was stale, the other half moist and delicious. The chocolate molten cake was excellent. So it was just an o.k. experience, not horrible, but not outstanding."
Dined on 02/03/2013
2013
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"Pizza with sausage would have been good if it weren't for the sausage which tasted like it was freezer burnt. Jambalaya had right ingredients but the lack of robust cajun tasting rice wouldn't attract anyone to New Orleans even if it was Super Bowl weekend. The Pain Killer missed the mark by adding chili pepper...Go to Foxy's in the BVI and taste what a REAL PAIN KILLER is...and...you won't need/want to serve a parody of this great classic. Even though the manager took the pizza off the bill...thank you for the very nice gesture..don't think we'll be hurrying back to "Not So Close" Joe's."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2009
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"The Mac 'n cheese on the kids menu is child friendly, but they quickly exchanged it for a grilled cheese. The butterscotch pudding was not good at all, but otherwise it was nice for the family to eat out."
Dined on 01/23/2013
2013
Special Features: kid-friendly
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