Surprisingly this was my first time here. Had a pretty solid experience. The staff were friendly and the food came out quick and was hot. I got the vodka pasta I believe with chicken but next time I will opt to not have the chicken on it or switch to shrimp as I feel like the chicken did not add much additional flavor. The dumplings were warm and tasty and finished the meal off with their cookie which was nicely priced, a large portion and very delicious!

We have had 2 visits to this location and both have been great. In both cases we had the kids and out of town guests. The restaurant is designed really nicely and feels like a place that you want to hang out and have a good time. The staff there was friendly, helpful and attentive on both visits. They do have a kids menu that has Pizza, Mac & Cheese, Mini Hamburger, Chicken Tenders and one of two more items. Our daughters (11 and 9) got the hamburger and chicken tenders which they both enjoyed. For us adults we tried the Crispy Bang Bang Shrimp and Ahi Tuna Wontons and both were really good. For one of my main courses I had the Sirloin Tips and it was just ok. The 2nd time I had the Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl and that was amazing. Their drinks are really good. We had the Silver Cadillac on our last visit and served in such an unique and interesting way with black salt on the outside of the glass and Grand Marnier floating in a inside-out half of lime. This was one of the best margaritas that I have had. Overall we have had two great experiences here and will definitely be back.

We sat outside with a group of five for an after work, happy hour. Our server/bartender Kate is newer, she said she'd only been working here a few months. Nevertheless, she was great. She was able to make changes to drinks and menu items for us, and we didn't feel rushed at all, even though the food came out super fast. I especially liked the tuna wontons and strawberry rhubarb sangria. Thank you Kate! We will come back soon.

I'm updating my review because while I had issues with the way they marketed their gift card redemptions, they're still a rock solid restaurant with great choices and excellent food overall. I love their free bread and cheese/ olive oil; so delicious and tasty. Meatloaf is also one the best in the area. Service is also chill and nice. I just can't Stat away for long!

//4 stars for food, ambiance and service It has taken me an about a couple of years to review Not Your Average Joe's because I wanted to fully appreciate it. I would consider this restaurant as a casual sit in restaurant with decent food. I would pair this with other chain restaurants such as Chili's and Applebees. You will get consistent service and food with an overall casual dining experience. Venue: I say it's a smart mix of casual restaurant with a section of a sports bar. They have plenty of seats and the place is very clean. The hosts are pleasant and the washer rooms are kept clean, if that matters. The high glass windows adds a spacious feeling as well. Food: Now this is might be contentious because their serving size however the food selection are not quite adventurous for the price they introduce. I understand Bethesda is an expensive area however for me if you deliver unique and adventurous selections, I would not care about the price. From my last meal, I had the tomato soup; it was more thicker than I would've minded. It had more filling (probably cheese or bread crumbs) that made it more of a sauce than a soup. I do not complain but the concept of a healthy tomato soup was lost a bit. For the main dish I had the Cobb salad. I truly enjoyed that actually., The charred white meat chicken was perfect. It complemented the salad, which was not overly sauced/seasoned. Again it was a big serving I had to take home as left over. Misc: They are located in an outlet so they have plenty of parking so that is not a worry. A+ for that. Conclusion: My only reason for not giving them a 5 stars is because the price vs uniqueness vs quantity. For the price I was hoping for a venture outside of typical American food. I was hoping it would be a bit elevated. The quality of food was good, not going to lie, but I would rather see something I would not find in a restaurant across the street.

Friendly Customer Service! I Visited yesterday later afternoon; just before "Happy Hour"-the bar area was buzzing w/activity. The Dining Room was less busy. I got a booth in the bar area-Score! A server arrived quickly w/a pleasant demeanor. I ordered the "Fish/Chips". The "Fish/Chips" arrived relatively quickly. Pipping Hot & Generous Portion. The coating crispy, the fish tender, flavorful & the "Chips" (fries) crispy. The Coleslaw tasted fresh too. A Delicious meal. One NOTABLE Difference: the style of the fish "served" changed-this serving included (2) Large pieces compared to the longtime (3) medium side pieces. The larger pieces I found difficult to dip into the tarter & barbecue sauces w/o the fish breaking apart/crispy coating falling off. The Focaccia Bread was fresh just not warm. It tasted better warm. Otherwise great meal. See Photos. The server provided friendly courteous customer service.

This place served up not your average dinner but it's nothing fancy. My jambalaya was good, and the crab cakes are the way they're meant to be. You have a generous ball of crab meat, not much filler compared to others. The meatloaf looked great. My friend said it was good. The "peanut butter thing" dessert tasted like an Oreo cookie infused with peanut butter. The size makes it a great sharable. We put it to the test by my peanut butter-loving mother. She said it was good. Great job making our food and thanks to our waiter for good service. I appreciate him splitting my order so I can share it. It wasn't that busy on the evening we came. It was right before a major holiday. I expected it to be busier.