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Original Joe's - San Francisco, San Francisco, CA

Original Joe's - San Francisco

4.7 (4402)
$30 and under
Italian
601 Union Street, San Francisco, CA 94133

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 118 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
Original Joe’s is the quintessential, classic San Francisco dining experience. A fabric of the City for over 80 years, it is located in the heart of the historic and majestic North Beach, a mecca for natives, tourists, and culinary aficionados alike.

Original Joe’s is the oldest of all existing Joe’s restaurants in the country and is the innovator of what is now nationally known as the “Joe’s Concept”. With its signature red leather booths, legendary smooth cocktails, and renowned Italian American menu, Joe’s has come to signify its own Northern Californian category of food and symbolizes classic Italian American comfort food at its finest.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Benjamin Figueroa
  • Private party facilities
    Original Joe’s is the quintessential, classic San Francisco dining experience. A fabric of the City for over 80 years, it is located in the heart of the historic North Beach, a mecca for natives, tourists, and culinary aficionados alike.
  • Private party contact
    Mariana Mays: (415) 373-6373
  • Neighborhood
    North Beach
  • Cross street
    Stockton Street at Union Street
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is temporarily unavailable at this time. There is metered street parking in the neighborhood, as well as parking garages two blocks away located at 1636 Powell Street & 1625 Powell Street.
  • Additional
    Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 4,402 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Original Joe's in San Francisco delights with its "excellent food and service" and "old school vibe." Regulars rave about dishes like the chicken parm and butter cake, while the ambiance captures classic Italian-American charm. Though occasionally noisy, its "attentive staff" and "generous portions" make it a must-visit stop.
4,402 Reviews
  1. Lily VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cindy was amazing! She provided great service and made us feel special.

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  2. korie

    San Francisco Bay Area12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always excellent food and service. Best Filet and wonderful creamed spinach. Best Caesar Salad in town. You can't go wrong. It's fun to sit and eat at the kitchen bar and watch the chefs! Only negative is the noise level.

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  3. Joseph

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    I really had high expectations because I frequent Little Original Joe's in West Portal very frequently for pizza. I went to the North Beach Little Joe's and there is nothing wrong with the atmosphere. It's everything an Italian Restaurant should be, dim lit, smells nice and has a rock star staff. However, once the appetizers and bread came out, it would give the impression that the food to follow would also be sub par. This is not a bashing. The bread was cold and bland and the crab cocktail appetizer was a little uneventful. This not so promising start to the meal was fully redeemed by the main courses of one of the best steaks I have ever tasted, and spaghetti and meatballs that were straight out of my Grandmother's kitchen. Thank you for listening and a great experience overall.

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  4. Michael VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Old school greatness! Comfortable, inviting and great food.

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  5. Sandy VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very enjoyable. Dinner was delicious. Service was great. We loved it.

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  6. Trina

    Wisconsin1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We absolutely loved our experience at Original Joe’s! Service was amazing and the food was incredible! We are new to the area so will be back often! Thank you!!

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  7. Gustavo

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter/server Philip L was amazing, had a great experience surrounded by friends celebrating my birthday. He made sure everyone was getting great service and made suggestions on menu.

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  8. Maya

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always have a great time at both locations.They couldn’t seem to make my wife’s steak well done after 2 times but we just went with something else instead.We love Joes and will always come back.Best Cosmopolitan in the City.

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  9. Louis

    Philadelphia County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Well worth the visit. Their house salad was very refreshing & with the perfect amount of dressing. Loved the eggplant parmigiana which is one the house specialties. Next time I visit San Francisco, I will certainly make a stop there.

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  10. Charles

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing , it was my first date and we both enjoyed it a lot. Great recommendations food drinks and service

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FAQs

Original Joe's - San Francisco offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 775-4877.

Original Joe's - San Francisco is rated 4.7 stars by 4402 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 118 times today
Google Map for Original Joe's - San Francisco

601 Union Street, San Francisco, CA 94133

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Stockton Street at Union Street
  • Neighborhood
    North Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is temporarily unavailable at this time. There is metered street parking in the neighborhood, as well as parking garages two blocks away located at 1636 Powell Street & 1625 Powell Street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Benjamin Figueroa
  • Additional
    Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Original Joe’s is the quintessential, classic San Francisco dining experience. A fabric of the City for over 80 years, it is located in the heart of the historic North Beach, a mecca for natives, tourists, and culinary aficionados alike.
  • Private party contact
    Mariana Mays: (415) 373-6373
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