One of my good friends adores Joe Mamas' jazz band, so I've joined him there on quite a few Thursdays over the years. The dark red walls of the dim, buzzy interior are great for kicking back and relaxing over live music played so loud that you won't even hear yourself think, let alone think of topics to talk about. It's almost always extremely busy and the availability of the distinct areas (sidewalk patio dining, inside dining, bar, and dance floor) is nice for changing things up.
I was recently brought back to Joe Mamas by the same friend on a weekend and was reminded of how seriously bustling the place gets. The R 'n B cover band played everything from Ginuwine to Bob Marley while the packed room swayed along in recognition. The token stagette party was properly serenaded by the band. Our bottles of wine and mains took a very long time to be served by our visibly overworked server. The tables were also quite tight in the dining area. Despite being sat at the very farthest table possible from the stage, it was still impossible to hear any of my friends sitting across from me.
Food-wise, the blackened sirloin salad I had was simply over seasoned. The rack of ribs that my friend was nice enough to share was fantastic. I've generally enjoyed good food at Joe Mamas though. If I ever came just for the food, I'd certainly ask to sit on the patio. The music is loud enough to be heard across the street!