Joe's Bar & Grill in Oxford

Excellent menú. Very good price for the good quality of food and drinks. Very nice behaviour of the staff. Very advisable place to go.

We were looking for a gentle breakfast café experience, and the decor here promises that. The service was alright, though we arrived early and noticed that people who came in after us had to stand up and wave to the waiter to get his attention. As for the food, we have eaten much better in less pretentious cafés. The soft poached eggs on toast were hard, the kedgeree had far too much cream and was a sweet stodgy mass, and the pork sausage was undercooked; so for us it was one-star food experience. In case anyone at Joe's Grill chooses to suggest that we should have raised any of this at the time, I'll save you time: we did, in the form of a suggestion that pork sausages should be cooked properly, rather than as a complaint, and our suggestion was treated with indifference.

Great food and excellent live jazz.

Very good, live music, super nice atmosphere

We used to love going here but it has gone down hill massively. Menu was incorrect and the food was inedible. Staff didn’t seem that interested or concerned. Sadly we won’t be returning.

Brunch was very good. Friendly service.

I ordered a chicken burger, was told it was minced chicken . It was disgusting . I then ordered summer fruit for dessert it was dreadful pure stodge with a very thick blob of cream . I mentioned it to the waiter but he ignored me . I left hungry and will not be going back again

Disappointing not really dog friendly, can only sit outside on a wet day, go to the pub next door very dog friendly inside & they even provide water. Picture shows dog area, not popular outside warm days in summer. Not dog friendly restaurant!

Went to this place last minute while staying in Oxford. When we went they had a £15 deal on burger and a drink which I thought was good. I asked about the fish of the day but they didn't have any, I also asked about other meals but again they didn't have it so I had the burger deal, the burger was nice but my partner had a rib eye steak and for £26 I've seen better rump steaks, it was full of fat and gristle and definitely wasn't worth the money. The waiter didn't ask us how our meal was otherwise I probably would of said something but my partner didn't want me to make a fuss.

The only place on this street that had a gluten free option! The eggs Benedict was amazing the grilled bacon was perfection. Didn't even get to take a picture of the food because we tucked in straight away 😂

Chilled and fun restaurant/cafe that is an excellent lunch spot and on some nights it has live music, which on this occasion was jazz! Fish night on Wednesday is jolly!

Friendly bar diner with a nice atmosphere. Food is reasonably priced and not bad.

Came to Joes for lunch yesterday and had the most amazing time. We were served by the lovely patrick, who was extremely patient with all my dietary requirements and allergies which is rare to find with waiters at any other restaurant. Will definitely be coming back and promoting the restaurant to everyone! Everything from the food to the service, especially the service was 10/10 thanks to patrick.

Great atmosphere, prices ok but we waited a lot to have someone take our order when the restaurant was not complete. Small portions and English breakfast do not include coffee!

Popped in for a full English, absolutely amazing,great food,clean tidy,be great for nights out

Had a great lunch before going to the North Wall. Good food and service

Met with my dear friends at one of my favourite venues. Always good food, friendly & welcoming atmosphere. Thanks all !

Had a long weekend break and went in every day for breakfast Great food Great staff Lovely setting

Weekday lunch with colleagues. Absolutely delicious food, quick and friendly service.

Our fav neighborhood restaurant. Such good service, they seem to make a free table magically appear even when fully booked. Food and cocktails reliably good. Kids love the food and the eye candy decor. Oh, and they do some nice live music!

I had a Greek salad and a warm chocolate brownie with vanilla ice cream. I found the salad a tad oily for my tastes, although the grilled goats cheese was good, and the dessert was amazing. I found the dim atmosphere even at midday a bit odd, but I think it would work quite well at night. The waiters were very friendly, although it seemed like there weren't quite enough of them. I think this place is great for something more casual.

Tasty food, fun staff, good service.

A very enjoyable dining experience. I hadn't booked for brunch but was shown a lovely table and served by very friendly staff. I will come back!

Start to finish, you can tell it’s ran by professional caring people, Rob and his team are incredible, attentive, and so nice to have people actually genuinely care. Very nice experience not mentioning the music quality, it’s not your average pub band screaming Sooo recommend this amazing place 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

Nice spot of breakfast with friendly staff. 10% service charge slapped on at the end, I think the prices of the food are more than enough without it. It’s not America.

We both had the sirloin steak everything was cooked to perfection and the service was so lovely. The music was lovely to hear while eating, the peppercorn sauce was the best we had ever tried. We will be coming bk and we have already recommend it to friends

Joe's is always great. Simple. Staff are VERY attentive + clearly all very happy to work there. Quick service even when it's busy. Amazing decor, very snazzy place to be with a good, easy-going/relaxed atmosphere. The owners are clearly very passionate + the high quality of food has never been sacrificed. This is the type of place where you could 'just get a coffee' on your own - or you could easily take a whole clan of people to get a full rack of ribs. I had a good laugh reading the bad reviews - how much do people expect to pay for good food in Oxford 🤣🤣🤣 Surely you'd rather have price increases, instead of the food quality / portion sizes decrease - and you can't afford it, well you didn't have to order it! 🤣🤣🤣

Absolutely love this place, the atmosphere is lovely and friendly, staff really welcoming, and the food is amazing and great quality, I'll be back!

I ate fish and chips for the third time in the UK on the 8th. This one is the best.

The fact this place is so well thought of reminds me how poorly Oxford is served for reasonably priced, tasty lunch places. Joe’s is neither. Astonished at the raise in prices since my last visit, I opted for the all-day breakfast and what a mistake. Sausages obviously cheap and the made me wince; small serving of bacon that tasted like plastic; rock hard black pudding & hash browns; rubbery egg. The toast sitting alongside this mess on the plate looked embarrassed to be there. Also worth mentioning the music - loud and intrusive. My bill came to over £20, a bonkers price for such a poorly cooked breakfast, assembled from basic ingredients that tasted supermarket-bought. Just awful.

Joe’s never disappoints! We’ve been coming here for some years following our daughter being resident in Oxford Uni. The food is always delicious, the drinks and cocktails are fantastic and the staff are attentive and helpful. We keep meaning to try other eateries in Summertown but always end up at Joe’s - highly recommend this cosy restaurant - superb!

This restaurant is brilliant. Mother had the fried brie, and I had the vegetable curry, then we had lemon posset. The food was ample and well-cooked, and the staff were kind. We love coming here, and I now view the restaurant as one of my safe spaces. Well done, and lots of love to you all xxxx :)

Great food Plesent staff. Always a good experience

Lovely staff. Excellent smoothie and pastry. Husband had smashed avo and eggs and said it was perfect.

Decent sides and drink. However, it’s the only bar in Oxford that I’ve been to that puts a service charge on two drinks.

As usual, great staff, wonderful atmosphere and lovely music

Our most favourite place in Oxford. Live music events, friendly staff, great location.

Delicious fish N chips and soup, Excellent coffee. Beautiful place and nice people. My friends and I have been here for breakfast before, It was also fantastic.

A bit overpriced for what it is...

Staff were lovely, food was very hot (temperature) and tasty! Apple crumble was the best we've both had in a long time. Fries were perfect. Highly recommend. Everyone was friendly from the moment we walked in, even with a toddler in tow. We were given a booth so my son could sit between us. Staff made effort with him, chatting to him etc which I've not had at a restaurant before. Very impressed. Will come back!

The restaurant is rather cozy inside, and rather American in its decor. I really liked the atmosphere! The steak I had was pretty good, though there was a little too much oil over the tomatoes and salad. The brownie and ice cream were also very good, though you might want to get more water due to the richness of the brownie. The fish and chips were also a good value too, and the chunky chips are very tasty. The service was also lovely too.

Good service, good food. I tried the fish and chips and I loved it. Chocolate food was really immersive and delicious

Were not allowed to eat. Was too busy.

Had a great meal. Crumble was fantastic. Staff were excellent

Long term fan of Joe's (how I miss their Cowley Road restaurant). Solid menu of great dishes and drinks. Particular favourite is a recovery Joe's breakfast combined with a Baby Joe smoothie and a large capuccino - always makes me feel better.

Lovely restaurant with good food and the best staff in oxford organised by a very professional general manager

A pleasant breakfast but the toast wasn't cooked, it was just warm bread. The rest of the food was good though. Wouldn't take much effort to get it to 5 stars all round.

First visit all excellent from the greeting, smiling staff, great food and drinks . Lovely atmosphere no rush to get us out. Happy staff . All very good

Good full english brekkies, epic place when you need a good start of the day

Perfect place for a Sunday brunch. Sausage are a local treat

Met with friends for brunch on a recent Saturday morning. Good variety of brunch/lunch items on the menu, which are quite reasonably priced. Joe's has a nice atmosphere, and the service was excellent. Would recommend.

Steak 6oz very good, also the fish n chips.

The staff were very friendly and attentive. The food took a little while to arrive (it was a particularly busy day), but it was definitely worth the wait- absolutely delicious! A lovely atmosphere here and would recommend.

Had a great evening with entertainment thrown in.

What a lovely meal. Had Joe's Schnitzel with peppercorn sauce and it was delicious. I'll be back.

Came in for a light lunch. Had Eggs Benedict and it was excellent. Coffee was also very good.

Very good, both food and service. Avoided the evening rush, perfect.

Great food and service! Had a burger with extras plus drinks and some cocktails 👍 highly rate it!

Excellent Fish n’ Chips ( part of their Wednesday menu) Let down by an undercooked Bread N’Butter pudding. Otherwise nice place, but do turn down the music from the kitchen, does get in the way of the music from the restaurant !

The service in Joes is always excellent, but recently they have launched a new menu. It's the best they've ever had. I had the belly of Pork, it was cooked and presented perfectly. Give Joes a try you won't be dis-appointed.

Recently put on the menu you can't swap items on the English breakfast anymore not impressed considering its £14 now and the quality of the food wasn't good

Food ordered was lovely great staff and a lovely atmosphere

Service good, and very much enjoyed my calamari starter and fish pasta dish. Creme Brulee was also delicious but needed more...

Pretty poor tbf. After waiting 45 mins for lunch - Daughters potatoes were cold when served and my chicken burger was really dry. Taken away and obviously microwaved. Waiter apologised and reduced bill by 1/3. Was a regular when I lived in Summertown and used to love the chicken burgers here. This was awful food served late cold and pretty inedible.. Won’t be back.

Lovely restaurant with very pleasant staff The food was lovely to look at and was pretty good to eat The price of the meals was above average and not sure they deserved to be quite so expensive

Great food Great entertainment and great table service 👍

Had a great time the staff were very friendly and service was excellent plus good food . Would recommend 👌

The schnitzel and linguine with prawns were both great, as was the service.

We had some fantastic brunches at Joe's Bar & Grill during our stay in Oxford. A fantastic find with really tasty food and brilliant service.

Great atmosphere & Lovely Staff - Oh & the Food was good

Excellent service. We ordered a side of skinny fries along with our coffees, you could tell the fries were freshly cooked, they tasted great. Looking forward to visiting Joe's again.

Lovely food and attentive service

Very nice food. Amenable staff.

The food was nice and the staff polite. Ok so we thought it was over priced to be honest and the service charge would be better as an open option, rather than just included in the bill.. for the price of the food the service charge was not needed .

The restaurant was not too busy. Lots of staff but service lacking. No one asked how our meals were. My husbands burger was less cooked than medium. He is squimish about that stuff. He ended up only eating half. When they picked up the plate, no one said was everything ok, when to an experienced restaurant person… that would be a question. It was ok… will likely go back as it is close to my sons.

Great feeling at joes really feels like your on holiday in a great little bar and grill, lovely atmosphere and friendly extremely attentive staff we go probably 2/3 times a week in the summer with real good quality food and some great music twice a week. Highly recommended.

Great restaurant lovely staff and atmosphere. Food was delicious and so was the cocktails! The manager I believe was very friendly and helpful!

Great breakfast at a good price , friendly staff. Have heard evening meals are great too but not had opportunity to visit yet.

Really friendly staff and the food was on point! Definitely going back, bangers and Mash was lovely! 👌

Went to Joe's and Jose the waiter managed to squeeze 8 of us in and was great character with grand children and every one else. Food was served quickly and all meals were superb. Belly pork ribs were best I ever had. Great atmosphere great...

Good food and good ambience. And people who serving is very nice and kind🥰

A very nice place to eat. The food is fresh, appetising and above all, very delicious. So delicious we ordered another sizzling prawn starter before we even finished the first one. Their bbq belly pork ribs are amazing. We would and will be happy to drive an hour to go back just for something to eat.

I Went with a friend on Sunday to have a meal at Joe's we were seated on table by a lovely staff member.The fish and chips were tasty and we had a great time.Will go again soon Vivien Hunt

Tried the vegan burger. Dry and insipid. In fact, it tasted like a lump of cardboard with onion and a thin slice of tasteless tomato. I don't think the chef would eat it. The sides of vegetables were particularly small. Not impressed.

Vibrant restaurant with excellent live music and refreshing cocktails.. Best cocktail bar in Oxford

We had a lovely lunch, great food and staff was very welcoming and friendly, definitely will be back again. 😀

Lovely little brunch spot, kind staff :)

Fantastic service but breakfast is only complete by adding extra food items. Making a costly breakfast . Some food was also cold.

Good place for breakfast in Summertown ... quite spacious and friendly service

Delicious food at a reasonable price. Hardly any waiting time even though the place was very busy.

Great to live within walking distance of this super neighbourhood restaurant. The service is always friendly and efficient and the food is good, especially Brunch which we often have with a Bellini. The atmosphere is always uplifting too.

Great place for breakfast with family or friends. Food is great and friendly staff.

Jazz band far too loud. What goes down well in a club doesn't necessarily suit a restaurant. They should learn to adapt their playlist to suit the venue. Also, dessert portion very mean. Left feeling disappointed. Good lively atmosphere though.

We went on a Wednesday fish and chips night - fabulous! I totally recommend.

Arrived Friday 7.50pm at 09.07 ‘advised’ last orders for drinks if we wanted them. Felt rushed so glad we didn’t have a dessert. Given time we had to enjoy the evening very overpriced as they were very overt in wanting us out. Not a great experience at all. Had we been told of the very early closing we could have gone elsewhere. Felt rather cheated of what was meant to a good evening with the truncated evening with friends. Local but unlikely to return.

Very nice and friendly staff would come again 😍

Excellent fish and chips. Friendly staff.

Though we didn't book a table for a Saturday dinner it was very busy.We didn't mind waiting for a while.We had beef burgers with chunky chips, very nice food.Very friendly staff.Well done.👍

Very pleasant clean bar, staff are very friendly, welcoming, and attentive. This is a bar the clearly caters for those that enjoy live music. The walls are covered in photos, the Fab 4, David Bowie, the Jazz greats, Bob Dylan etc. There are a selection...

Went for a late lunch with my mum & sister yesterday. Hadn't been to Joe's for years & suspected that it would be overpriced for what is it, a captive market of mostly students & tourists, sadly I was right...The service was fine, pleasant however we were not checked back on at anytime to ask about our food which is the heart of the issue. The portions are far too small for the price, and tasteless, cheap ingredients appear to be used or not the right ones. My mother had a veggie pasta dish for £15 that was small and flavourless. I had a similar one for £12.50 and both dishes were essentially the same. My sister had scrambled eggs on toast, eggs were cold & over buttered, toast wasn't toasted. Finally, I had a vanilla milkshake for dessert which was basically a glass of milk with a couple of drops of vanilla extract. I felt I might as well have gone across and bought a pint from Tescos & poured my own. I really feel that Joe's takes its customers for granted in terms of the quality of its food because no matter what the place is always full because there aren't many other places of its size to sit and eat in Summertown but we won't be going again sadly. Total price £57 including service to leave disappointed & we were very British not to complain at the time but when you are just hungry & want to have a catch up with family you don't want to have difficult conversations. I waited til after I'd thought about it to inform on our experience.