Restaurants

Joe's Bar & Grill

260 Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 7DX, GB

Rating: 4.3 ★ (719 ratings)

Details

Joe's Bar & Grill offers a relaxed yet refined atmosphere in Summertown, Oxford, providing a welcoming escape. The interior boasts a comfortable, somewhat American diner feel with plush leather seating, inviting booths, and soft, subdued lighting that contributes to a classy ambience without being overly pretentious. It is an independent, family-run establishment, proudly serving the community since 1998, with a heated, covered outdoor space also available for patrons.

The diverse menu features an appealing mix of American, French, Italian, and British cuisine, served from breakfast through to dinner. Guests can enjoy popular brunch items like a full cooked breakfast, Eggs Royale, or Eggs Benedict until late afternoon, alongside highly regarded burgers, calamari, and daily specials. Evenings often include themed offers such as Burger Club Tuesdays, Fish Night Wednesdays, and a Prix-Fixe menu on Mondays, complemented by a selection of cocktails and a children's menu.

This charming Oxford venue is perfectly suited for a variety of occasions, from a casual brunch or a delightful coffee catch-up to a celebratory champagne cocktail or a romantic dinner date. Its comfortable setting and versatile offerings make it popular with locals and a great choice for families, with live music nights often enhancing the experience on Thursdays and Sundays.

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Opening Hours

Monday: 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 9:30 AM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 9:30 AM – 9:00 PM; Saturday: 9:30 AM – 9:00 PM; Sunday: 9:30 AM – 9:00 PM

Contact

+44 1865 554484

Comments

Shuyu Lin
16 Mar 2026
5.0 ★
Had a great Saturday brunch at Joes!!

Very spacious dining area. Like the classic diner decoration.

Food was amazing - the French toast is very good! Mocha’s good too.

Service is great and fast internet.

Will definitely come back to check out the Tuesday burger deal!
Oren Yudkin
12 Mar 2026
5.0 ★
I came here with my parents for brunch, and none of us were particularly hungry so we all ended up having eggs on toast. Which is why I am able to say with absolute certainty that they know how to do their eggs here; I was also pleased that our plates were warmed! I also had a delicious double macchiato which was perfectly balanced between strength and flavour. (I've been here in the past and had more substantial meals, so the 5* isn't solely based on the quality of their eggs).
Jennifer L
7 Mar 2026
5.0 ★
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.
Dessi Veltcheva
16 Feb 2026
5.0 ★
Went for the burger Monday and really loved it! Really affordable and great selection of drinks and lovely burger! The Oxford sauce was really nice and the outside environment was lovely as well. Would love to try other dishes in the future as well. Having some heating outside could be even nicer. Staff was really lovely as well! Will be back :)
emmi s.
9 Jan 2026
5.0 ★
Great place to eat yummy soups (a paprika and tomato soup is absolutely the best! . Unfortunately they have no dairy alternatives for your coffee, but drinks and meals are tasty.
Also, there is live jazz music once or twice a week, so definitely worth visiting for a date or with friends to chill out over a glass of wine 🍷🍸
Anil Paddy
16 Nov 2025
5.0 ★
Have been on my list for sometime and finally been there yesterday for "the Cuban". That was the best brunch I had in a while! Me and my little girl enjoyed every bit of it. Staff were attentive too and we will definitely return.
Becky Groves
12 Sep 2025
5.0 ★
Food was delicious (the Moroccan spiced lamb burger) and came in good time, the staff were friendly and very attentive and the ambience, really chilled and cosy. A lovely meal out!

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