Not Your Average Joe's

Not Your Average Joe's is a casual dining restaurant chain that has been serving creative American cuisine since its inception in 1994. Founded by Steve Silverstein in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, the restaurant was established to provide a unique dining experience that combined quality food, affordability, and a welcoming atmosphere.

The restaurant's menu features a diverse selection of dishes, including seafood, sandwiches, pasta, and pizza, all crafted from scratch using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Signature items such as the Anything But Average Meatloaf and Mustard-Crusted Chicken showcase the restaurant's commitment to innovative comfort food.

Additionally, Not Your Average Joe's offers an award-winning wine list and a broad selection of local, national, and imported beers, ensuring a perfect pairing for every meal.

The restaurant's ambiance is characterized by an industrial-chic design, featuring reclaimed materials and artisan-made furnishings that reflect its commitment to creativity and design. Each location typically includes a bar, an open kitchen, outdoor seating, and a gas-powered brick pizza oven, creating a warm and inviting environment for guests.

Locations

As of August 2025, Not Your Average Joe's operates 14 locations across the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States, including:

• Glen Mills, PA
• Bethesda, MD
• Silver Spring, MD
• Warwick, RI
• Watertown, MA
• Acton, MA
• Norwell, MA
• Peabody, MA
• Waltham, MA
• Westwood, MA
• Nashua, NH
• Ardmore, PA
• Reston, VA
• Woodbridge, VA

Each location offers dine-in, takeout, delivery services, and catering, ensuring that guests can enjoy their favorite dishes in a variety of settings. The chain has experienced fluctuations in the number of locations over the years, with closures and openings reflecting market dynamics.

Not Your Average Joe's continues to uphold its mission of providing a distinctive dining experience that combines quality food, affordability, and exceptional service, making it a beloved choice for many across the regions it serves.