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Consider this an open letter to the owner of The Joshua Tree (Both Taverns in a two mile radius of each other and the various other bars you reside over in Massachusetts)
To Whom It may Concern,
Do you have a secret douche bag mailing list that I'm unaware of? You must send it out pretty often to attract the striped shirt/spiked hair crowd that stands around your bar.
I've been to your location with friends a few times because, well Davis has few bar options. Each time I was totally and utterly let down. Your tiny entrance hallway is like a funnel for the smell of Axe body spray that wafts from your clientele. Perhaps it's the hair gel that your bartenders wear. Either way it's thick and disgusting and no one wants to eat food after that.
I've been a waitress, I know it sucks to have a table where people don't order food, but if a group of good people come in and your bar is slammed don't deny them seating because they want to share a few drinks together. Your tip would have been stellar if you had given us the time of day, but you stalked away when your manager stepped in to let us have the table.
When we did look at the food menu something felt funny about it. Oh Yeah... it's because IT'S THE SAME EXACT ONE AS THE TAVERN. I know you think your meathead customers won't figure this out, but you are located in a community where Harvard, MIT, and Tufts are right down the street. Someone is gonna figure it out.
Stump Trivia kind of sucks. Get a real trivia guru in, and offer something other than a gift certificate to your crappy establishment.
By the way - your Turkey burgers are dry and remind me of something I use to hold up my book case.
Sorry it's not going to work out between us and I was kind of harsh. I just think you need a reality check.
You got two stars instead of one because your sweet potato fries aren't bad... and the open windows during summer.
Sincerely,
Shannon
I recently held a party here- for 30+ people and the staff was amazing and very accommodating. Drinks were great, and served quickly - servers were dedicated to us, and earned every penny of their tip.
The food was great - despite our large crowd it came out delicious, and hot. The specialty drinks were all tasty - including a berry mojito and a pear martini. By far the best things on the menu are risotto fritters, sweet potato fries and teriyaki sesame boneless wings. They offer a lot of vegetarian choices, which is nice.
My only gripe is the influx of douchebags that seem to frequent this bar. I can't blame the J-Tree for that...but it is obnoxious.
This place is awful, at least my experiences of it have been Over crowed, bad food and bad service. I went twice; the first experience was much the same as the second. In a nutshell, I had beef stew where the beef was tough and the soup it came in smelled burnt or horrid. We also ordered wings (there would have been more meat on a chickens foot) and a buffalo burger. The burger was ordered medium, it came out very rare, we sent it back, it came back well done. This alone was enough to pee me off something special. During all of this, we were waiting at least 10 minutes for our beers and the place wasn't busy but the bar tender was too busy watching the sox to give us beers.
This place sucks, I will never go again or recommend it to anyone.
I hate this place.
The boy has dragged me here to watch a game or two.
We brought friends the first time. I was embarrassed. We should have just ordered boneless wings, plain, and went on our merry way.
But no we ordered real food. Chicken pot pie that tasted like it was from Mumbai. Beef stew that was so tough i had to ask for a knife.
Oh and we were sat at a table that opened to the street... and the smokers who stand right in front and smoke... yes youre outside but the glass doors are open, and now i can't eat my mediocre food. I attempted to close the glass doors and was quickly scolded by my waitress. w.t.f.? PS- it was raining too, so all our bags and jackets got wet. Thanks lady!
I'm sure I will get dragged here again to watch the redskins lose (yes honey i'm sorry but thats what they do best this season) but I will never seek this place out.
And you better be damn sure I'm hitting up Chipotle down the block before coming to Joshua Tree. My 10 year old brother can make better food, and he needs a stool to reach the microwave.
I really like J -Tree.
I come here for drinks on occation and have never had a bad experience. The staff is friendly and fast.
They have a decent drink menu that has a berry mojito which I love. They have clean floors and tables unlike the ugly step brother across the street.
I cant find a reason not to love you J-Tree. Tell them haters to stop hatin'.
Oh J-Tree...why the bad rap?
I came on a Sunday during brunch hours and was promptly seated. The…
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9PM, Sunday night:
Bartender: "So what are you ladies celebrating tonight?"
Myself and some lady friends, outfitted with feather boas: "We're celebrating her breakup (mine) and her birthday (my friend's)."
And celebrate we did, with some awesome sweet potato fries, mixed drinks and shots of tequila. The bartender was quite friendly, and it seemed an ideal spot for the game, given that there were some seriously huge TV's on the walls/ceiling. It's a clean, nice looking place with a large bar dominating the center of the establishment. Music is typical top 40's stuff.
The crowd, granted that it was a Sunday night, would be the factor that would stop me coming back here Maybe it was the fact that I got a handwritten note from some decidedly creepy individual that referred to one of my tattoos. Or the fact that myself and one of my lady friends had to listen to a stern lecture from a 21-year-old in a jersey and baseball hat about how we're close-minded because neither of us is open to the idea of making out with someone 7 years junior. Can't blame the establishment for this, but be prepared. You may get lectured.
I love you, J Tree. And I hate you. Because I hate myself for loving you. 4 stars?! God, my friends would be so ashamed.
You're a sterile, generic little slip of a thing. You have a clone, like, one square away. You attract douchy sports tools. You're obviously run by one of said tools, as all of your waitstaff seem under the thumb of someone they hate. You play U2 like you think you're being clever or something. And yet...
I CAN'T HELP MYSELF. I CRAVE YOU. YOU DEFINE THE VERY ESSENCE OF HAPPY HOUR. And who doesn't love a good, loud, greasy-fried, martini-soaked happy hour? No one, that's who.
Here's what to eat: the chicken and pear sandwich because it's super tasty and melty with brie. Any of the serviceable burgers. Anything that boasts "steak" and/or "tips." The surprisingly par spinach and artichoke dip. Beer.
In conclusion: don't fight the urge. Yes, we know, you're above it. Now go get happy.
Went here for a big dinner and they handled our large group very well. Every time I finished my Smithwick's our waitress was nearby to refill it and my buffalo burger was tasty (if undercooked, which is why I always order burgers well done yet always receive them red in the middle: common problem in and around Boston.)
Solid, not spectacular. I'd definitely stop by again if I was in Davis but I probably wouldn't make plans to head there.
I like coming here for lunch, but I tend to avoid it at night.
The menu is extensive and the food is really good. It had been a while since I've eaten there, but I remembered enjoying it, so I went back again yesterday. I got the chicken and pear sandwich which had melted brie on it, so delicious.
I also went the healthy route and got a side salad instead of fries for only $1 more (I'm a huge fan of the salad substitution). Can I tell you that the citrus vinaigrette was one of the best salad dressings I have ever tasted!! My friend was even dipping her french fries in it, it was so good. I highly recommend ordering the dressing as a condiment for your fries or even a sandwich. I am usually a honey mustard girl, but this dressing was even yummier than any honey mustard I have ever had!!
But again, I am not a big fan of the night scene here. I have been a few times and just havent been impressed. Although I will say that I prefer it over the Burren, but I think I may be the only person who does. At least here people are a little less obvious in their desperate attempt to hook up. And I prefer the DJ at Joshua Tree over many of the crappy cover bands that play at the Burren.
do NOT go to this bar if you're looking to watch NFL games other than the patriots on sunday. on a slow day the patriots weren't even playing the staff was completely unaccomodating to put the game i was hoping to watch on a tv no one was even watching. we were told that the manager doesn't change the channels. so in the event the game you want to watch is on one small unvisible tv in the corner you are SOL.
the one star is for the wings which were rather good, but with so many other places to watch the games that actually appreciate your business and are happy to put on the game you want to watch i would highly recommend not going here.
Story time...
Three cute girls, who just bought a drink each, just barely grace their bottoms on three stools at one of many empty tables here.....
Then, in what seems like a blur from a superhero, comes a short waitress who rudely shouts, "ummm i know you aren't ordering dinner, and that table is reserved for people who are ordering food!"
I looked at her with contempt for the way she approached us, but held my tongue, and we all moved to the other side of the bar...then what happens? Two guys sit in the stools seconds later, only with beers, not ordering food, and we sit and watch them and that short waitress walk by and notice them for about 20 minutes straight!!!
Ummmmm sexual discrimination? I think so. I was so upset, that when she walked in front of us, I loudly said to my friend "Funny THEY didn't order food and THEY are still sitting there" And the waitress turned around and said, "I heard that" (Well, duh that was the point) and "I am being fair, there are only two of them and they are only sitting on the outside edge of the table, that's why they can sit there." And I said, um, that makes no sense at all, there is only one more of us...
I should have said the words better business bureau, but then a few moments later (after I swear two other waitresses teamed up with her and bumped into us on purpose while we were standing there trying to drink our beers!!) she went and kicked those guys off the table. How petty is this place, really. WE ARE PAYING CUSTOMERS!
We walked over to the guys and said sorry, and then we she realized we teamed up, she said, fine I guess you can sit at the tables!!!!
At least I won the fight for the table, but Joshua Tree, you better learn how to treat your customers better....I just moved here, and you are not on my good list.....**tisk tisk**
This place never gets better, each time I go I am usually disappointed. The food is mediocre, and the service is usually terrible. Even their trivia night is one of the worst I've experienced- you couldn't hear the questions, and the woman running it didn't bother to explain any of their game's specific rules. It's an okay place to go if everywhere else in Davis is packed, but due to the size of Joshua Tree, there's a possibility it will be crowded as well.
Any place that serves Purple Haze immediately gets my approval (you can buy my affection with beer...oh yes you can). The food is ok - buffalo wings are good, as are the nachos. It isn't anything special, but it hits the spot. The bar is pretty hopping and filled with yuppies on a weeknight (just the way I like it). On weekends, it tends to fill up fast. On one such occasion, two of my friends disappeared rather abruptly. After several drunken phone calls trying to track them down, we found out that they had been kicked out of the bar for smoking at the service entrance in the kitchen. They maintain that Joshua Tree is completely at fault for closing the doors at 1:00 am and not allowing any smokers back inside. Just the name of the game it seems!
Single ladies: attention please. If you are on the prowl and looking to meet some local Sox cap sporting hotties, this is where you want to be. Literally, I cannot go to this bar and not get approached by a cutie with a smile, wanting to buy my next beer. Not sure what it is about this place, but I'd say this is the best singles bar in town.
A few weeks ago, a group of 4 of us (3 girls and a guy) attempted to get into Joshua Tree. We had just come from Fajitas & Ritas downtown where we shared small pitchers of margaritas, but we were NOT AT ALL drunk. Not even buzzed. Well we get to Joshua Tree and the girl working at the door tells us that our male friend cannot come in because he appears too intoxicated. We actually all started to laugh because we thought she was just joking, and still continued to get our IDs from our bags. She gave us a death stare and we just looked at her in shock. We couldn't believe it. Our friend she was refusing to let in is not some bro who looks like hes gonna start trouble. He's probably the most non-threatening person alive. I still dont understand why she thought he was drunk. Maybe because we were all laughing and carrying on as we approached the bar- but that's how we are! we're fun, friendly people! And we weren't drunk! So we went to Orleans instead and had a great night.
Ok, perhaps this was more of a vent than a review. I apologize. I've been there once before and it was fine, just a wee bit too loud. I think there's a good miller lite special ($3 bottles?). Just make sure you aren't horsing around if the girl is outside checking IDs. Not sure if/when I'll go back.
Dude ... that place is GREAT. The big guy with the tattoos and the funny hair who is the bouncer is A+ in my book.
Joshua Tree is a mixed bag; it's probably the best place in Somerville to watch a game -- thanks to the astonishing array of plasmas affixed to the wall broadcasting pretty much every sporting event in the world -- but as everything else, it's a bit lacking. Go there on Sundays during the football season and marvel at the groups of fans (a very vocal Redskins contingent, in particular) that gather to watch the games, order the nachos (an enormous, delicious plate) and stick to the cheap Miller Lites, if you can stomach them. The entrees are on the pricey side, but good if not memorable. Enormous food menu, ranging from comfort food to traditional bar stuff. Highlights, surprisingly, are the fish dishes -- they're highly recommended.
If you're looking to go out there on a Friday or Saturday night, you'd be better served to head out to Harvard Square or out to Allston. The weird seating configurations make moving around almost impossible, the music is ear-splitting loud, and the crowd is a yuppie bore. Service is indifferent at best. Good beer selection, but very expensive.
Again, head there when there's a game (or a bunch of games!) on during a Sunday or a weeknight. Anytime else...don't say I didn't warn you.
This place is pretty mediocre. There was a hair in my redbull/vodka. When you muster the lameness to actually order redbull/vodka, you ought to be able to get one without le pube.
Anyway the waitress was appropriately apologetic and her service was fine but as for the food:
The lettuce wraps are shite. They need some nuts in there or something. They lack the right ingredients the way that you did, when you were in college trying to cook for your friends.
There are many tastier options, all with more personality, right there in Davis Square... so don't waste le time.
Oh J-Tree. How I miss you sometimes.
This is an old-school bar. No dancing. Flat screen TVs and sketchy townies comprise the atmosphere. But the drinks are great.
One Killer Kool-Aid will wooze-out a lightweight like myself fairly quickly. Couldn't even taste the vodka.
I've been here during the day and can atest to their food as well. Burgers are quite good, although service is slow slow slow.
Best place to watch a game. In the fall they show every NFL game on huge plasma screens throughout the place. Never had a bad seat to watch. $2 mimosa's and bloody marys with brunch. Cheap wings. Friendly crowd.
Have never been in the evening when they apparently have a DJ. I can't imagine that there would be much room to move or dance.
This review is for the bar area only: Where ELSE can you find a chick sooOOoooo wasted that she turns to you and gushes, "Whaddya think of our president?" and then you can say, "Well, he looks hot in a bathing suit", and then she goes, "Yeah, " but continues to blab on to herself for a good ten minutes?
The bar service was awesome, and the entire place was hopping. Restrooms were clean. I'll go back before the movies anytime!
I give it hell all the time when people ask me about the Joshua Tree, but I do keep going back to it. I suppose in the grand scheme of things it serves it overall purpose/pints. Overall though "The J tree" (as its fans tend to call it) is kind of generic. There's a bunch of TV's, an ok selection of beers, and its generally packed like a meat market. If that's what you're going for? Look no further. Personally I look for a little bit more in a bar, but c'est la vie.
You wanna be creeped out from all the guys around you?? Then you should not miss this place. The service and the bartenders are so bad they can hardly boast anything. I hate the way they give service. It is so awful. I would rather go back home and sit with ma mom and party rather coming here and hang myself!!!!!!!
And when i am hungry to the core they offer me food as though I am a squirrel or a small pup. I hate it
What looked good for me to order was either served late or was not available for that day or they were done with it for the day. So , the menu is there only to be show cased and nothing will actually get going into your mouth.
Most of the times they are there till the order is made and when you wait eagerly for the food you are not even noticed by the waiters and that is so disgusting. I would have rather walked into the kitchen and placed my order instead.
My friend always says are you gonna get egg from the farm and get it cooked or is it already bought in???? We all if any restaurant serves shabby food, always remember Joshua tree there.
Only thing that sounds interesting is for the boys to watch the Game here. For me it was just another annoying stressful day with the waiters and the waitress here.
The music here seems to be of no fun but full torture the way they play the tracks. I was thinking did I suddenly fall into a well or a pit where frogs were croaking or something. I do not understand why someone blasts music that is so obvious and boring.
This is probably my last choice in Davis.
Eh, been here 3 times and I'm over it.
The clientele seems to be mostly undergrad and a little stuck up. The bartenders are nothing great. The door guys aren't particularly friendly.
Mostly groups stay together in tight circles. But last time we ended up getting chatted up by a couple South American guys who thought they would try and take us home. The best part was standing up and both my roommate and I towering over them by at least 5 inches.
Plus I hate U2 so it was never meant to be.
Go to the Burren across the street. Better beer, better food, and better crowd. I will fully admit my review is biased because of one incident from 9 years ago.
Back in 2000 I went to the Joshua Tree with some friends visting from New York. I was talking to a friend of mine when a woman walks by and gives me the stink-eye. I thought maybe I was imagining it but my friend noticed it too. A few minutes later she comes back with a guy. "That's him..." she says, pointing a finger at me. The guy gets right into my face and says "You call my girlfriend fat?" I laughed. I was roughly 270 pounds at the time so the idea that I'd say something like that struck me as very funny.
Anyhoo, the guy shoves me, the bouncers come running over and pull the guy away saying "That's it... we warned you twice tonight already. You're outta here." Moments later we see the girl pointing at us from across the bar and two other guys were staring us down and making their way over. Not wanting any problems we told the bouncers who said they'd take care of it. While they were speaking to the guys we left. Outside, townie scum #1 was arguing with the bouncer still. He turned his attention toward us as we walked down the sidewalk, yelling some profanity-laden tirade.
Next thing I know my buddy gets sucker-punched from behind. The bouncer had let the guy go, his friends had come outside, and an all-out brawl ensued on the sidewalk. They ended up running away after the chick who started it all started to scream at them.
In short, the Joshua Tree and their bouncers can can suck it.
Love this spot! The shots are kind of little, but that's what you get for ordering shots when there's an extensive drink menu awaiting you. The food is good but not spectacular, but that's what you get for going to a bar instead of a fancypants restaurant around the corner from you in Davis. The ambience is perfect, and that's all I could ask for! Great place to bring lots of friends or just one for a date night.
This is probably my last choice in Davis. Why would you eat here when you can go to Diva, Redbones, Gargoyle's or Orleans? Shit I'd even rather eat at the Burren - at least they have a cooler atmosphere and tasty beers.
Food is painfully average at above average prices. Waitstaff seemed annoyed we are even in there. UM I'm sorry, but you are working here for tips right? It may behoove you to check in every once in a while to see if we need another round, and not seem COMPLETELY irritated when you do that.
Barney B says it best: Joshua Tree = Douchebag Central
Joshua Tree is good for- HALF PRICED WINGS during the Sox, Patriots and Bruins games! That includes boneless wings- add a side salad and there you have it- a table full of delicious-ness. BTW, if there isn't a game on- order the Buff. Chx Salad- best in the city!!! I do have to say though, WAIT SERVICE hit or miss. We have had some truly awful waiters/waitresses there!
"Ehh" is my official review. It's all right for later in the night when you're a little too buzzed to notice the grabby college crowd, the wee bit snobby bartenders (Are you flying that bud light in special for me? Becuase it doesn't take half an hour) or the bouncers.
No idea how this place warrents a line outside, or how they're packed to the gills inside. Ehh.
A tad too loud for my taste and not as well laid out as its Allston counterpart. But, no cover and it can accommodate large groups later on in the night, albeit very tightly.
That said they do have a decent tap selection for the type of bar it is, nothing really out of the ordinary, but enough of a variety to please any palate. I've also heard their mixed drinks are done quite well. However what really won me over was the late night Mom's Mac and Cheese. Served piping hot, it is a large bowl of creamy deliciousness with a crust of baked bread crumbs on top. Completely hit the spot.
I've been dragged here 3 or 4 times and never liked it. It was always really noisy, which isn't a problem itself, but it was noisy because they were blasting music that sounded like it was just regular fm radio or something. If I'm not going to be able to have a conversation with someone without losing my voice, I want it to be because there was a live band or at least something that sounds good quality. Not some crap that sounds like it's playing through the speakers of a 1992 nissan sentra.
Besides that, the whole place just feels like a box shaped meat market full of jocks and horny has-been frat boys. The sea of popped collars, slack-jawed faces, and axe deoderant spray is more than I can handle for the sake of wanting to catch a game there or have a few drinks. The food is pretty run of the mill typical bar food, too. This place has nothing extraordinary about it, except an extraordinarily douchy clientele. I didn't know that breed of tool even lived in Somerville. At least the majority of them are contained in Joshua Tree. All you have to do is avoid the place :P
The only reason I gave it a second star is because it's the only place in davis that you can really watch a game. But Porter square is so close by it's totally worth it to go to the tavern in the square instead, if you have to go someplace to watch sports.
Came here to meet a long lost friend (by his request). It's no surprise that we went our separate ways.
My only experience at this place can be summed up to one sentence:
South Park episode: Bono vs. Stan's dad for who can take the biggest crap in the world.
I really enjoy going to The Joshua Tree. I have been there many times for dinner and a handful of times for lunch and find the food to be well prepared. I like the menu, it has many options to choose from. As a vegetarian, it is always a plus to know that I will have more than one option for lunch or dinner. I have also been able to speak with the chef and he has prepared a "special" meal for me that was not on the menu.
The Joshua Tree tends to get pretty crowded and warm, I have always found it best to get there around dinner or just after to get a table. They have many TVs to watch a variety of sporting events. I have been to the Joshua Tree twice on a Sunday afternoon to watch football games. It was a nice experience.
If you are lucky, you can get a table in front and people watch in Davis Square. It is a pretty laid back bar, and I like bringing out of town guests to grab a few beers and a burger before moving on to other bars in the area.
I engage in a fevered debate with myself every time I walk into the Joshua Tree over whether or not it's a sports bar. I suppose it is, what with all the flatscreens playing basketball games, but it isn't as lively as the other Joshua Tree in Allston. The music is a touch too loud and they don't play game audio for any of the games, so that kind of throws me too. Video but no audio. Patrons but no passion. I just don't know, Joshua Tree.
The food's usually good. The service is efficient but a touch surly. And the game (whatever the game is) will be on. I think it is a perfectly good staple bar in Davis, and gives you something different than the Burren, the Sligo and Redbones.
Crappy service. Crappy food. Idiot bartenders. Nasty girl bartender(s) Rude clientele. I hate this place.
My low stars isn't because of the crowd. The crowd was a nice mix on Sunday afternoon. The two stars is for the service and the food (or lack thereof . . . read on).
My friend and I were so excited to try brunch at The Joshua Tree. With the flat screens TV, it seemed like the perfect place to be for Sunday football. It wasn't crowded and the lines were shorter than Sound Bytes.
Gazing over the menu, my friend and I were both excited about the prospect of home fries. I mean doesn't home fries really make for a great brunch experience??!?!? So my friend decides on the three eggs combo which on the menu indicates it comes with home fries, a side of either bacon or sausage, toast, and fresh fruit. I opt for the French toast which is meant to also come with fresh fruit garnish.
Our waitress was friendly enough, but as we are about to order, she drops the first bad news of the day. There are no more home fries left today. It's only 12:30p at this point. REALLLY?!?!?!?! Hrmm so we forget the promise of potato heaven and place our orders sans home fries. Our hearts are still halfway in it because she tells us we can substitute the home fries for either French fries or an extra side of sausage or bacon. My friend is pretty excited about the idea of two extra sausages and I'm excited I don't have to pay for the side of sausage I would have ordered to begin with. :) All seems well until the food comes out . . .
THIRTY MINUTES LATER. (Seriously, how long does it take to make eggs and French toast that don't even taste that great? I have made both in my kitchen and never has it taken that long.) Not only that, our plates are placed in front of us and it's obvious a few things are missing. My friend's plate only has the three eggs and three sausage links. The waitress informs us that my friend is owed a sausage link but it's on its way. My guess is that means one has fallen on the floor or she has forgotten to put in my friend's extra sausage order in. Meanwhile, my friend inquires where the toast is. The waitress has a very shocked look on her face. "Oh yeah," she replies. So she comes back in a few minutes with the toast and the missing link.
We both look down and ask where the advertised fruit has disappeared to as that has apparently not made it to the plate either. The waitress replies, "Oh if you're expecting a fruit salad or something, it's not. It's just a slice of orange. Do you really want me to go get that?" Now I am fine with that because technically that is still fresh fruit, but either way, why the heck ain't it on the plate. Did it travel to Bermuda with that missing sausage link?!?!??! We shake our heads no, disappointed the one healthy part of our meals is non-existent after all.
As my friend and I quietly dined on our home fries-less and fruitless breakfasts, we were definitely disappointed. We had been ripped off. I think they need to remove the "fresh fruit" and "home fries" aspect of their menu if they can't readily provide that. My French Toast was also okay, but nothing to write home about. The only saving grace was the plump sausage links.
While we were there, we witnessed a table of four in the corner waiting anxiously for their food too and it was sad watching their heads peer up everytime a waitress walked by, only to be foiled. Not sure what the deal was with the kitchen, but if you're in a rush or feel like getting exactly what you order at a restaurant for Sunday brunch, STAY AWAY from here!
The J-Tree isn't the best bar in Davis Square. It does have its up sides but there are a few things they desperately need to improve on. The service here is slow, even on a Tuesday, it wasn't so busy that I should have to wait forever for a drink. I need my liquid courage and they need to pull their weight if I'm going to be clever and charming all night. The people working there aren't very friendly or personable either, with exception to the woman running trivia night who is funny and has awesome music on her Ipod. Although I don't rate this place highly I will be back on Tuesdays though. The questions are easy and the competition is gorgeous. The bathrooms are clean too but those little things don't put them over the top. There are better options in the area but stop in on Tuesdays to witness the trivia master at work. 2.5 stars
wow i ate here for the first time the other day and ordered the crab cake sandwich. yuck i took one bite out of it and put it on my plate. when the waitress asked if everything was okay with my meal i explained that i didn't enjoy the sandwich. so she took it back and still charged me for the damn thing. never coming back to this place. ever,
If you like creepy guys staring at you, The Joshua Tree is for you!
If you're not really THAT hungry, come in and enjoy their small-portioned menu items!
If you wanna hit up the most generic place in Davis, come on down.
Also, I'm friends with the bartenders in Orleans, and FYI, every ass-grabbing, undressing-you-with-their-eyes, mullet-rocking, bud-guzzling creepo that they have banned usually ends up here. Beeeeeeeware!
Steve T : The Joshua Tree :: Marty McFly : 1955
As the Doc would say; Maybe this place contains some sort of cosmic significance. Almost as if it were the junction point for the entire space-time continuum. On the other hand, it could just be an amazing coincidence.
I can't explain what it is, but lately it seems I always end up here.
The beer selection is pretty good. I'm especially fond of the Sea Dog Blueberry that always gets a spoonful of blueberries thrown in after it's poured, unless the bartender is a jackass and thinks maybe you're not a fan of the blueberry's antioxidantal powers and only gives you three. I'm always bummed that I arrive too late to try any real food, I have never ordered from the late nite menu.
Sometimes The Joshua Tree imagines it's a club, and plays obnoxious dance music obnoxiously loud, but any other time that the DJ is making the music selections you'll have a decent night. But if you see no DJ in the booth, beware, cuz if the Tufts crowd is picking songs off the jukebox, you might as well turn around and head out before even showing your ID. Though I do enjoy watching them pumping dollar bills into the music machine when it's clear the songs aren't coming from the jukebox. THEY NEVER CATCH ON!
All in all, a solid bar to grab a Blue Moon or a Sea Dog Blueberry.
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Category: Bars
Neighborhood: Davis Square
Category: Pubs
Neighborhood: Davis Square
Category: American (New)
These are places I have given every opportunity to…
Perhaps I am too picky or I just march to the beat…
Places to go if you are dining with 6 or more…
My local dry cleaner, watering hole, deli, cafe,…
When you need guinness, and to be surrounded by…
I'm moving to Davis Square August 15th. Here are…
I'm a huge Sox fan and I'm always looking for a…
Some of my favorite dining destinations in the…
