The Joint
Newport Street hotspot specializing in "sushi and tapas." Appropriately seedy and OBecian from the outside, promising the beachy awesomeness of a Hodad’s or South Beach, with an interior that has an aura of North Park hip courtesy of moody lighting, contemporary art, and subtle decorative nods towards romantic visions of Belgian beer halls.
Small portions, good for sharing. The Joint’s menu spans a few pages of tiny print and differentiating between happy hour, lunch, and dinner demands careful reading. Prices run towards the high end of cheap, with lots of big sushi rolls well under $10 and similar pricing on the tapas. Drinks are cheapish, beer on tap is plentiful, and the sake selection merits exploration.
In 2023, the venue added cocktails and a large food menu.
Happy Hour Prices: French fries, $3; marinara, goat cheese, $4; wings, five for $5; two salmon tacos, $5; pulled pork or chicken sliders, 2 for $5, 3 for $7; California cut roll, $5 (hand roll, $4); shrimp tempura roll, $5 ($4); spicy salmon roll, $5 ($4); salmon nigiri, 2 pieces for $3; the Joint roll, $6 (hand roll only); regular menu prices, $7–$11 (lunch), $7–$17 (dinner)
Hours: Monday, 4:00 p.m.–1:00 a.m.; Tuesday–Thursday, 11:30 a.m.–1:00 a.m.; Friday, 11:30 a.m.–2:00 a.m.; Saturday, 10:30 a.m.–2:00 a.m.; Sunday, 10:30 a.m.–1:00 a.m.
Buses: 35, 923
Nearest Bus Stops: Cable at Newport
Additional Info
Hours
| Sunday | 10:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. |
| Tuesday | 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. |
| Wednesday | 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. |
| Thursday | 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. |
| Friday | 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. |
| Saturday | 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. |
Restaurants details
| Cuisine | Beer Brunch Happy Hour Sake Bar Small Plates Sushi Wine |
| Price range of entrées | $8 - $12 |
| Delivery | No |
| Outdoor seating | Yes |
| Party room | No |
| Reservations accepted | No |
| Kids menu | No |
| Occasional live music | No |
| Payment options | Accepts credit cards |