Johnny D's is a Boston institution owned and operated by the DeLellis family since 1969. On any given night you may see Cajun fiddle masters from Louisiana, British folk stars, or some of Boston's finest rockers.

Over the years we have had an almost endless list of the best touring acts in the country--just about anyone who would fit in a 300-capacity room has played here at one time or another, including the greatest names from the jazz, blues, folk, rock, and international music scene. We won the coveted "Keeping the Blues Alive" award from the Memphis Blues Foundation

Johnny D's Restaurant, serving dinner and weekend brunch, has received local and national attention as well. The menu is varied and features many new American dishes with natural meats and vegetarian items

A Somerville landmark since the '70s, Johnny D's quietly serves a diverse, ever-changing crowd; the clientele's makeup changes from night to night, depending on the evening's concert. With such a varied schedule, it's wise to know ahead of time what's in store. It could be a hillbilly jam one night, salsa the next. Regardless of the music, there's always a contingent of revelers from nearby Tufts University, as well as a handful of unassuming regulars

For an offbeat, raucous scene, stop in Sunday nights (4:30pm-8:30pm) to witness or participate in an open blues jam. Salsa dancing follows from 9pm to 1am. Monday night trivia from 8pm to midnight.