Review of Jo's American Bistro

They're great with keeping the GF foods safe and have a lot of options. Separate area of kitchen, according to website. There's even a dedicated fryer so you can have GF fries! We appreciate all that so much. Today was our second visit. I had looked at the menu online beforehand. It didn't match the printed menu, so I asked our server. She said any sandwich or pasta could be GF. But when my kid ordered the fried fish sandwich, no one told us it wouldn't be fried. There's a GF fryer so we expected fried fish, or to be told it wasn't fried. My kid was disappointed. We knew it was safe but it was a big disappointment. My kid didn't feel comfortable with me complaining in person. But I'm not sure we'll be back. Pricey but that’s typical for Newport.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Offers outdoor seating
• Reservations recommended