Jo's American Bistro Menu
Located in Newport, Rhode Island, Jo's American Bistro offers a dining experience with a blend of New American cuisine, burgers, and seafood. This women-owned establishment caters to a variety of dietary preferences with vegan and vegetarian options available. With a casual yet classy ambiance, Jo's American Bistro is wheelchair accessible and offers outdoor seating. The restaurant provides a range of amenities including takeout, delivery, catering services, and a full bar. Whether you're looking to enjoy a meal with friends, family, or even your furry companion (dogs allowed), Jo's American Bistro is a great choice. With moderate noise levels and TV entertainment, this restaurant is perfect for a group dinner. Don't forget to try their signature dishes and experience the flavors that set Jo's American Bistro apart from the rest.
Starters
Jo’s Pizza
House made crust, fig spread, topped with mushroom, goat cheese, caramelized onion
Point Judith Calamari
Thai Chile aioli, fried herbs, and lemon
Spicy Shrimp
Spicy shrimp stir fry and Chinese steamed buns
Duck & Lobster Quesadilla
Diced tomato, scallions, cheddar with red mole sauce
Beef Carpaccio
Served with red onion, capers, arugula, shaved asiago, XVOO
Hummus Platter
Served with crisp vegetables, assorted olives, and flat bread crisps
Southern Fried Chicken Bites
Served with a honey buttermilk lemon dipping sauce
Steamed Littlenecks
Rhode Island stuffie style broth, house sausage, peppers, onions, and clam broth
Seared Scallops & Littlenecks
Over grits and sausage gumbo
Tomato Bacon Cheddar Tart
Biscuit, tomato, cheddar, bacon, scallions, with mixed greens, tomato, cucumbers, onion topped with a honey lemon dressing
New England Clam Chowder
Lobster Bisque
Mixed Greens
Mixed mesclun greens, cucumber, tomato, gorgonzola, white balsamic honey vinaigrette
Caesar
Romaine lettuce tossed in our house-made classic dressing topped with parmesan and a croutons
Wedge Salad
Baby iceberg lettuce, bacon, grape tomato, crumbled gorgonzola, and blue cheese dressing
Bistro Salad
Arugula, kale, goat cheese, asparagus, matchstick apples, dried cranberries, with hibiscus vinaigrette
Pizza
Tomato, mozzarella
Burger
Lettuce, tomato, fries
Fish & Chips
Battered fish, fries, and cole slaw
Grilled Chicken Breast
French fries, vegetables
Jo’s Kids Corner
Mains
Jo’s Burger
All-natural ground beef patty with lettuce and tomato, served with hand cut fries and house made pickles
Dry Dock Fish & Chips
A family recipe from an iconic Newport restaurant
Butternut Squash Agnolotti
Caramelized onion, tomatoes, brown butter sage
Steak Frittes
oz Hanger steak, brandied dijon cream, hand cut fries with a garlic aioli dipping sauce
Sausage & Orecchiette Pasta
Served with crushed red pepper, blistered tomato, caramelized onions, arugula, and a olive oil wine sauce
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken, arugula tossed with hibiscus vinaigrette, matchstick apples, brie cheese on toasted ciabatta, served with hand cut fries and house made pickles
Lobster Salad Roll
Traditional New England lobster salad roll with cole slaw, served with hand cut fries and house made pickles
Seared Scallops
Over gnocchi with tomato, basil, and peas
Grilled Shrimp
On a bed of BLT risotto, bacon, tomato, basil with a tomato basil glaze
Filet Mignon
Two oz filet tournedos served over cheddar chive mashed potato, asparagus, and bordelaise sauce
Pan Roasted Cod
Pan roasted cod bouille, clams, potato, fennel, pernod roasted tomato, white wine, grilled focaccia, romesco sauce
Seared Salmon
oz Salmon, Israeli couscous, olives, lemon, tomato, arugula, with herbed pan sauce
Lobster Carbonara
Lobster, bacon, tomato, peas, parmesan lobster cream sauce, served with spaghetti
Bacon Onion Jam Burger
All-natural ground beef patty, topped with dijon, bacon onion jam, cheddar cheese, and house made special sauce, served with hand cut fries and house made pickles
Roasted Half Chicken
Cheddar chive mashed potato, sautéed sausage greens, pan jus
Grilled Pork Chop
Sweet potato mash, bacon, shaved brussels sprouts, bacon onion jam
Fried Fish Sandwich
Served on a bulky roll with lettuce and tomato, served with hand cut fries and house made pickles
Chicken Penne
Shredded chicken, mushrooms, leeks, tarragon, parmesan, in a light cream sauce
Vegan Farro Bowl
Farro, fine herbs, seasonal vegetables, with XVOO
Impossible Burger
Plant based burger with sautéed mushrooms and onion, lettuce, and tomato. Served with hand cut fries and house made pickles
Cinnamon Peach Bread Pudding
With bourbon caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream
Grand Marnier Chocolate Torte
Flourless chocolate torte with subtle Grand Marnier flavor
Crème Brulee
Topped with fresh berries
Cappuccino Cheesecake
Oreo cookie crust with clear caramel sauce
Traditional Italian Olive Oil Cake
With orange essence, served with fresh stone fruit medley in syrup and whipped cream.
Vanilla Ice Cream
Raspberry Sorbet
Root Beer Float
Kentucky Bourbon Float
Kentucky bourbon, root beer & vanilla ice cream
Berries & Bubbles
Prosecco with raspberry sorbet
Peanut Butter & Chocolate
Screwball Peanut Butter Whiskey, hot chocolate, whipped cream
Dessert Menu
Adult Desserts
Kentucky Bourbon Float
Kentucky bourbon, root beer & vanilla ice cream
Berries & Bubbles
Prosecco with raspberry sorbet
Peanut Butter & Chocolate
Screwball Peanut Butter Whiskey, hot chocolate, whipped cream
Jo’s Burger
Bistro Burger
Bacon Onion Jam Burger
(award winner!)