Original Joe's Westlake

Name: Original Joe's Westlake
Address: 11 Glenwood Avenue, Daly City, CA, United States, 94015
Telephone: (650) 755-7400
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (5180)

$30 and under

Italian

11 Glenwood Avenue, Daly City, CA 94015

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2 people

May 27, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 91 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Lively

After a two-year closure, Original Joe's, San Francisco’s quintessential Italian-American dining destination, revitalized iconic Daly City institution Joe’s of Westlake, and reintroduced it into the community as Original Joe’s Westlake. An anchor of Daly City from 1956 to 2014, Original Joe’s Westlake underwent an extensive two-year renovation, complete with a front-to-back interior remodel, including the kitchen and all dining spaces, and an exterior and landscaping overhaul. Following the Original Joe’s tradition, Westlake continues to prepare unpretentious, old-school Italian-American fare in an open kitchen for all to see. The menu is carefully crafted to reflect a past-meets-present hybrid of what Joe’s of Westlake used to be and what Original Joe’s Westlake is today.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, American
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(650) 755-7400
Website
http://www.originaljoes.com/westlake
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Jesus Escobar
Private party facilities
Evoking the spirit of the original Joe’s of Westlake, the newly renovated restaurant transports guests to Westlake circa 1960. Boasting Sputnik lighting, terrazzo flooring and redwood accents throughout, Original Joe’s Westlake elicits mid-century America in the likes of Palm Springs, Beverly Hills and Las Vegas. The newly reimagined Cascade Room features show-stopping pimento orange banquettes, and offers a variety of options for large gatherings—from private rehearsal dinners and memorial receptions, to smaller non-private family dinners, class reunions and birthday celebrations. With beautiful custom sliding doors, the Cascade Room can be divided in half, creating two fully private event spaces, accommodating up to 50 guests each.

Location
11 Glenwood Avenue, Daly City, CA 94015
Neighborhood
Daly City
Cross street
John Daly and Lake Merced Blvd.
Parking details
Two free parking lots available
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 5,180 people are saying

Original Joe's Westlake reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Peninsula
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Original Joe's Westlake offers a delightful dining experience with "delicious food" and "excellent service." Patrons appreciate the "old school flavor" and "great portions" that make it a cherished local favorite. The atmosphere is lively and welcoming, perfect for celebrations, with "friendly, professional" staff ensuring a memorable visit.

5,180 Reviews

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Kelly
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a pleasure at Joe’s. Service and food are stellar. Great fun to take guests there for the first time and see them enjoy it all too.
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Jordan
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was amazing! Just the table next to us had a bunch of loud talkers so the dining room can feel noisy, but that’s not the restaurant’s fault, so overall wonderful!
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Sarah Nicole
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was amazing. The waiter was not hard to fine. Always there to assist us.
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Jesselle
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We were seated on a corner that had a slight breeze The noise was a bit loud but being the place that is popular, it’s expected esp in the lobby area. The hosts at front were not that friendly to approach, but I get it because it gets busy and chaotic and impatient customers that want to know how long their wait is. Overall food is good. I didn’t order my usual since I didn’t want the whole table ordering the same entree. The lasagna was a bit salty. Steak was great! Fettuccine always 100. Rigatoni was just ok to me!
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Wayne
Las Vegas1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic service, good food, great ambience, decent pricing.
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Erin
San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Original Joe’s is always a classic — good food, lively atmosphere and awesome service! Love that upscale throwback vibe.
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Carla VIP
San Francisco Bay Area15 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Consistency is key, especially with the abundant amount of great restaurants in the Bay Area. This Original Joe’s location is exceptionally consistent - in their dishes, service, and overall care for their customers!
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Tobiah
San Francisco Bay Area10 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The waiting service was kind and attentive. We order all our food and drink at the same time: We ordered the Beet Salad, Spaghetti Carbonara, Shrimp Scampi, all of which were delicious. We noticed the salad appetizer was brought out first then the drinks a few minutes later, which seems backwards. The complimentary bread basket was full of slightly tough and only partially cut pieces of bread.
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Jason
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
2.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Great food as always. Terrible service. First time the service was anything less than spectacular so I am hoping our server was having an off day.
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melissa
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We made a reservation for 9 to celebrate my son’s graduation. We were seated promptly. The table was perfect. The service was amazing. And the food was incredibly delicious. It was the end to a perfect day. I couldn’t have wished for a better time. The appetizers were delicious and the drinks were perfect. Everyone’s dish was made to perfection. It was a beautiful evening.
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FAQs

Original Joe's Westlake offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 755-7400.

Original Joe's Westlake is rated 4.8 stars by 5180 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

May 27, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 91 times today

11 Glenwood Avenue, Daly City, CA 94015

Additional information

Cross street
John Daly and Lake Merced Blvd.
Neighborhood
Daly City
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Two free parking lots available
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jesus Escobar
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.originaljoes.com/westlake
Phone number
(650) 755-7400
Private party facilities
Evoking the spirit of the original Joe’s of Westlake, the newly renovated restaurant transports guests to Westlake circa 1960. Boasting Sputnik lighting, terrazzo flooring and redwood accents throughout, Original Joe’s Westlake elicits mid-century America in the likes of Palm Springs, Beverly Hills and Las Vegas. The newly reimagined Cascade Room features show-stopping pimento orange banquettes, and offers a variety of options for large gatherings—from private rehearsal dinners and memorial receptions, to smaller non-private family dinners, class reunions and birthday celebrations. With beautiful custom sliding doors, the Cascade Room can be divided in half, creating two fully private event spaces, accommodating up to 50 guests each.

Original Joe's Westlake

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