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 (5255)

$30 and under

Italian

11 Glenwood Avenue, Daly City, CA 94015

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2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 116 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

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

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What 5,255 people are saying

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

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Review summary

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Original Joe's Westlake is cherished for its "great neighborhood gem" vibe and "classic throwback ambiance." Patrons frequently praise the "excellent service" and "delicious food," with standout dishes like spicy rigatoni and butter cake. While reservations are recommended due to popularity, the overall dining experience is "always worth it."

5,255 Reviews

S
Scott VIP
San Francisco Bay Area24 reviews
5.0
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Waiter was very friendly. The service and food was great. We both had the eggplant Parmesan and thoroughly enjoyed it
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Elizabeth VIP
San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Hard to get a reservations which makes it difficult to continue visiting
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Ron
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Great as always. You cannot beat Joe's for a wonderful meal.
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paul
Las Vegas12 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always really good…classic food in a good Setting…love going there
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Lorraine
San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
All the food was hot and service was great! Fettuccini and clams is one of my husbands go to however it lacked flavor. Calamari steak, veal scallopini and chicken Marsala were excellent.
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Vicky
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server, Ponce, was the best. Customer service overall was great.
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Jack
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
2.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Bad service, had to ask many times to refill water and no to go boxes
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Mayumi VIP
San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything about “Westlake Joe’s” is wonderful, from the atmosphere, food quality, portions to the service-absolutely THE BEST!! We’ve moved to Monterey county and enjoy many restaurants in the area, however, every chance we get to come into SF, we make every effort to eat at “Westlake Joe’s!” We LOVE it!! Thank you for continuing to be one of the BEST restaurants!!
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Sandie VIP
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, amazing drinks, great staff all make for a good time!! This is a neighborhood gem!!
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Sharon VIP
San Francisco Bay Area23 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great neighborhood gem. Although it is getting more difficult to get reservations
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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 5255 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 116 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.

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