A Thai-inspired restaurant meets cozy speakeasy.
Come on in. Get cozy. Rest, relax, sip, savor. Nosh on a treat inspired from oceans away, recreated here just for you. We invite you into our little nest of wonder.
The Joy Nest blends Thai tapas and noodle soups made famous by the street vendors of Bangkok, with the warm ambience of live jazz and boozy cocktails you’d have found inside a Prohibition-era speakeasy.
Why combine our soothing (& exciting) street eats with the roaring age of jazz? That just seems to be the right medicine for our current cultural milieu. Sink into one of our velvet cushions and imagine a simpler, more joyful time. The only reason you’ll want to leave is to be able to return again tomorrow.
Based on 153 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
50 Water St, Newburyport, MA 01950
Phone: (978) 572-1615
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Hours
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday | 12–3 PM, 4:30–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–3 PM, 4:30–10 PM |
| Thursday | 12–3 PM, 4:30–10 PM |
| Friday | 12–3 PM, 4:30–11 PM |
| Saturday | 12–11 PM |
| Sunday | 12–9 PM |
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Reviews
Kaycee Walton
Fantastic experience here – we came twice on our 3 day visit! Delicious and innovative cocktails and modern Thai food in a super attractive, well curated space. The lobster rangoon were probably one of the best things we sampled on our trip, just so simple and perfectly executed. Noodle, hot basil and fried rice portions were definitely quite large but good. I wish they had half portions so I could sample more things! Delicious fresh rolls and pork skewers were also a hit. Thank you for two great dinners!
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Alicia McCormick
First time at The Joy Nest and we will definitely be coming back! Truly excellent dining experience! Joy Nest has great food, great service, and great vibes. The decor is adorable and makes you feel so cozy. The cocktails were all delicious and well balanced. And the food was superb – very flavorful and great portions for the price. We got the Golden Bags and pork skewer tapas appetizers which both hit the spot. Then our party got the beef and broccoli, minced chicken, crispy Basil duck, and spicy ramen entrees. Everyone loved their meals. There was jazz music upstairs, we didn’t get the chance to see it but we could hear it and it sounded it lovely!
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Glenn Reynolds
Two of us had dinner here. Parking is easy with the tannery parking lot. The staff were very nice and got our order and dinner served with good timing. The menu is Thai based but not restricted to classics which makes it fun. They have an large selection of small plates and about six main courses. We had some of each and the stir fried duck was unique and really good. Stir fry is perhaps not the best description (see photo) but the flavor and crispy exceeded expectations. The bill for two of us was less than seventy dollars so the value is excellent. During our Thursday night visit they had live music which made the evening great This restaurant sets itself apart from others and is worth visiting
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Sean Widman
We had a great dinner here! There is a large parking lot next door that is easy to navigate and free. We made reservations and were immediately seated once we walked in. The menu was a good size and we ordered 2 appetizers to share and an entry for each of us. The food was amazing and the portions were large! So delicious and flavorful. The Spicy Ramen was especially good. Additionally, they have great gin cocktails. Love going here and would highly recommend!
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Brian Thiebault
Overall rating and service are 5 stars because the servers are amazing. Very attentive and helpful.
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Joe Amico
Incredible food and pleasant staff. Highly recommend the crispy duck and glassy noodles with shrimp and scallops
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Tracey Vaillancourt
The drinks were excellent and the food was fresh and really, really good! Lots of Tapa options Will def go back!
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Megan Townsley
My husband and I went here after a suggestion from a coworker and we could not have been more pleased! It took a moment to get accustomed of the “speakeasy meets Thai” fusion feel- but believe me, just lean into it. We were warmly meet by the hostess and promptly sat. The gold-plated dining ware and eclectic plates perfectly match the decor.
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Mary Marino
We had my daughters bridal shower at the Joy Nest on a Sunday afternoon. Caroline and her staff were so accommodating, starting with the tasting to decide on the menu to the day of event. We had a wide range of ages present, and there were many delicious options for all guests. The atmosphere and the vibe you can’t find anywhere, it is truly unique. You know it’s a good sign when everyone gets up for a second helping and the food was plentiful and delicious! Thank you again for such a memorable time.
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Brooke Exploring
The atmosphere is unbeatable! The food came out very fast and was yummy and the cocktails are beautiful. Perfect date spot upstairs with an ocean view. One of the best restaurants I have been to in NBPT.
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