We've been nominated for Boston's Best
Johnny D’s has been nominated as being one of the Best Folk Venues in town. We've also been nominated for Best Brunch.
There's still time to cast a vote if you haven't already...
What they say about us
Quotes:
"Homey, Funky, Eclectic and Historic - and it features hot live music 7 nights a week."
— Boston Globe Calendar
"Johnny D's has become one of the hottest music clubs in the Northeast because it is among the most adventurous."
— The Boston Globe
"Here's a place that has it all: good food, cheap drinks, friendly surroundings, and a knack for booking the near great and the soon-to-be-great."
— "The Best of Boston" Boston Magazine
Best Eats with a Beat
"It isn't the Copacabana, but Johnny D's comes pretty close in a funky, Somerville kind of way. Top-notch live musicians (Sleepy La Beef, Joan Osborne, Bill Frisell) and other national blues, jazz, and folk artists perform while you sup on contemporary cuisine such as chicken served over pasta with goat cheese, black olives, and sun-dried tomatoes."
— New England Travel Guide
"The premiere roots-music club in Boston, and one of the best in the country."
— The Boston Globe
"Pancakes as large as plates are served up every Saturday and Sunday at this club, which is fast becoming known for its great food as well as good music. Don't miss the organic multigrain pancakes with dates, walnuts, and raisins. Order a short stack and a side of great home fries while you enjoy the gentle jazz guitar."
— "The Best of Boston" Boston Magazine
Awards:
We're not the best at keeping track of these things, but here are some of the awards we've been recognized with over the years:
2007/2008 – Zagat Rated
2007 – CBS4 A-List Nominated Best Jazz Club
2007 – Best of City Search Nominee
2006/2007 – Zagat Rated
2006 – Phantom Gourmet's "Phantom Favorite"
2006 – Phantom Gourmet's "Greatest Jazz Brunch"
2006 – CBS4 A-List Nominated Best Jazz Club
2006 – Somerville Journal Reader's Choice Award Honorable Mention Best Bar
2005/2006 – Zagat Rated
2005 – Phantom Gourmet's "Greatest Jazz Brunch"
2005 – Recommended by Frommer's Travel Guide
2004 – Best of City Search Nominee
2004 – Improper Bostonian Best Neighborhood Bar
2003 – Phantom Gourmet's "Best Jazz Brunch"
2003 – Recommended by Frommer's Travel Guide
2000 – The Somerville News Best Night Club
1999 – Blues Audience Newsletter Award Favorite Blues Jam
1999 – Boston Phoenix Best Brunch
1999 – Boston Phoenix Best Place to Dig Your Roots
1999 – The Somerville News Best Night Club
1998 – Yankee Magazine Travel Guide to New England, Editor's Pick
1998 – Somerville Journal Reader's Poll Honorable Mention Best Wait Staff
1998 – Somerville Journal Reader's Poll Honorable Mention Best Restaurant Ambiance
1997 – Somerville Journal Reader's Choice Award #1 Brunch
1997 – Somerville Journal Reader's Choice Award Honorable Mention Best Bar
1997 – Somerville News Best Nightclub
1997 – Somerville Homeless Coalition Distinguished Service Award
1996 – Somerville Journal Reader's Choice Award #1 Brunch
1996 – Somerville Journal Reader's Choice Award #1 for Live Music
1995 – Boston Magazine Reader's Poll Award
1995 – Somerville Journal Reader's Poll Best Jazz
1995 – Somerville Journal Reader's Poll Best Dancing
1994 – Boston Magazine Best of Boston Best Pancakes
1994 – Boston Magazine Readers Poll Award Best Live Music
1993 – City of Somerville Somerville Garden Award
1992 – Somerville Committee for a Response to AIDS "Good Neighbor Award"
1991 – Details Magazine Rock 'n' Roll Award
1990 – Boston Magazine Best of Boston Best Rock Club
Phantom Gourmet Approved