Original Joe's - San Francisco

Name: Original Joe's - San Francisco
Address: 601 Union Street, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94133
Telephone: (415) 775-4877
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

3257 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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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.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 17, 2022

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7:00 PM

Booked 59 times today

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian, American
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
Fri 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Sat, Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(415) 775-4877
Website
http://www.originaljoes.com/
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 Leal: (415) 373-6373

Location
601 Union Street San Francisco, CA 94133
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

Popular dishes

Caesar Salad$11.95
whole leaf romaine, house made sourdough croutons, parmesan
House Salad$11.95
mixed greens, cucumbers, carrots, kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, italian vinaigrette
Joe's Meatballs$10.95
marinara sauce, parmesan, grilled sourdough crostini
Fried Calamari$17.95
house made cocktail & tartar sauces

Soups

Cup $6.95, bowl $8.95

Minestrone
New England Clam Chowder

Entrée Salads

House Made Dressings: italian, caesar, louie, blue cheese, creamy chive

Joe's Italian Chopped$18.95
romaine, radicchio, salami, cucumbers, bell peppers, tomatoes, garbanzo beans, pepperoncinis, fennel, olives, provolone, grated parmesan, italian vinaigrette
Bay Shrimp Louie$18.95
romaine, bay shrimp, avocado, cherry tomatoes, hard boiled egg, cucumbers, black olives, louie dressing
Chicken Caesar$17.95
romaine, grilled chicken, house made sourdough croutons, parmesan, caesar dressing
Dungeness Crab Louie$28.95
romaine, dungeness crab, avocado, cherry tomatoes, hard boiled egg, cucumbers, black olives, louie dressing

Sandwiches

Joe's Famous Hamburger Sandwich$18.95
sourdough roll, french fries, charbroiled upon request
Bay Shrimp & Avocado Sandwich$15.95
thousand island, toasted sourdough, french fries
Joe's Prime Rib Dip$19.95
thinly sliced, roasted prime rib on a french roll, au jus, horseradish sauce, french fries
Dungeness Crab Cake Burger$16.95
lemon caper slaw, brioche bun, french fries

House Favorites

Chicken Parmigiana$26.95
lightly breaded, marinara sauce, melted monterey jack cheese served with choice of french fries or joe's house made ravioli
Eggplant Parmigiana$22.95
layers of thinly sliced, lightly fried eggplant, marinara sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan
Filet of Sole Piccata$26.95
capers, shallots, garlic, white wine served with choice of garden salad, coleslaw or french fries
Penne Pesto$16.95
house made pesto sauce
Veal Parmigiana$30.95
lightly breaded, marinara sauce, melted monterey jack cheese served with choice of french fries or joe's house made ravioli
Joe's House Made Ravioli$18.95
beef and spinach-filled, classic meat sauce
Joe's Special$19.95
signature scramble of ground beef, spinach, onions, eggs
Spaghetti and Meatballs$18.95
joe's signature marinara sauce

Fruit & Grains

Fresh Fruit & Yogurt Bowl$9.00
greek yogurt, house made granola, fresh berries, honey
Fresh Fruit Salad
- Sm$4.50
- Lg$9.00
Grapefruit Brûlée$5.00
pink grapefruit, caramelized sugar

Bombolini Bar

House Made Warm Italian Donuts$10.00
Five per order. Choice of: Cinnamon Sugar Jelly, Nutella®

Toasts

Brioche French Toast$14.00
house made brioche, fresh berries, maple syrup, whipped vanilla butter
Open-Face Avocado$10.00
olive oil, sea salt, lemon, chili flakes, arugula salad
Smoked Salmon$16.00
sliced norwegian salmon, egg salad, capers, dill, arugula salad

From the Sea

Dungeness Crab Cocktail$23.95
Jumbo Prawn Cocktail$17.95
Bay Shrimp Cocktail$12.95
Dungeness Crab Cake$18.95
arugula salad, house made lemon aioli
Steamed Mussels$17.95
white wine, garlic, french fries, house made lemon aioli

Brunch Specialties

The Rise & Grind$14.00
scrambled eggs with chives, bacon, american cheese, toasted brioche bun, home fries
Breakfast Burrito (415)$15.00
scrambled eggs, hash browns, ham, sausage, bacon, green onion, green chilies, american, cheddar & monterey jack cheeses
Chorizo Scramble$15.00
tomatoes, peppers, cheddar cheese, crispy tortilla strips, refried beans, pico de gallo, sour cream
Huevos Rancheros$16.00
three eggs over easy, corn tortillas, avocado, roasted tomato salsa, queso fresco, cilantro, sour cream, pico de gallo, refried beans

Joe's Classics

served with home fries & grilled sourdough

Original Joe's Thick Cut Bacon & Eggs$14.00
Italian Sausage & Eggs$14.00
Original Joe's Ham & Eggs$15.00
Hamburger Steak & Eggs$23.00
Original Joe's Corned Beef Hash$18.00

Brunch Burger

Brunch Burger$15.00
Joe's hamburger patty, fried egg, bacon, cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, brioche bun. Served with french fries

Omelettes

served with home fries & grilled sourdough

Bacon & Mushroom$16.00
bacon, mushroom, caramelized onions, provolone cheese
Dungeness Crab$22.00
avocado, monterey jack cheese, sour cream, chives
California$16.00
avocado, spinach, mushroom, tomato, monterey jack cheese

Benedicts

served with home fries

Traditional$16.00
poached eggs, english muffin, canadian bacon, hollandaise sauce
Crab Cake$18.00
crab cake, poached eggs, english muffin sautéed spinach, hollandaise sauce
Crispy Polenta$16.00
breaded & fried corn polenta, poached eggs, basil pesto, marinara, parmesan

Brunch Cocktails

The Bloody Joe$10.00
stoli hot vodka, house made mix
La Quintessa$10.00
prosecco, fresh grapefruit juice, combier triple sec
Ramos Gin Fizz$12.00
bombay gin, half & half, lemon juice, egg white, orange flower water, sugar
Ginny's Gin Jasmine$12.00
ginny's gin, aperol, combier triple sec, fresh lemon juice
The Hurricane$10.00
flor de cana rum, passion fruit puree, orange juice, grenadine, fresh lime juice
Winkelrita$13.00
don julio blanco tequila, combier triple sec, fresh lime, lemon & orange juice, float of grand marnier
Espresso Martini$15.00
tito's vodka, baileys, tuaca, kahlua, frangelico, espresso

What 3,257 people are saying

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

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

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Dick
Palm Springs
34 reviews
4.0
34 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great place for brunch. Joe's special is particularly good.
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Alanspieg
San Francisco
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is a great restaurant. The food and service are consistently outstanding. Never disappoints. A great place for everyday dining or any occasion. Nice private rooms also.
AE
AlexandriaE
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
I’ve been dining at Joes for 20 years. The service is outstanding and it’s a go to for everything! Our table by the window was so relaxing and private. The food as always was the best! I can’t say enough good things about this place.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Aaron was our waiter and he did a Fantastic job. Knowledgeable, welcoming and personable. Food was excellent and the additional serving staff was great.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience4
Excellent food and great value for the price.
K
Kobe
San Francisco
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
good Italian dishes with a touch of San Francisco...great staff and fun energetic place
ND
NancyD
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We go at least once to twice a month it’s one of our favorite places! We always have a great meal I love the atmosphere
LR
LauraR
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
George was a fantastic waiter. He had to deal with a group of 65+ yo women and he handled it deftly and with witty charm. My only complaint was I thought our booth a little too tight for five. Great service, good food, and wonderful ambiance. One of my favorite places in the city!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food3service5ambience5
Had a wonderful time with my family. I grew up eating at the TL Taylor St location food was amazing. This new location doesn’t seem to have the same recipes. However the doughnuts are must eat.
SR
SanRamonFoodie
San Francisco
60 reviews
vip
2.0
60 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience3
I know better than to go out on Mother’s Day but this year it was unavoidable. We were able to sit in a small private room and that was the best part except that all the wait staff was too busy or inexperienced to pay attention to us. The food was generally mediocre and the only saving grace was the butter cake which is one of my favorite desserts.
AK
AaronetteK
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always delicious!!!! Service on point and my husbands first time.
H
Heidi
Los Angeles
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great throwback restaurant with attentive service and classic food and cocktails. Prime rib is melt-in-your mouth. Eggplant parm a standout.
KB
KurtB
Palm Springs
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience3
The food was excellent. We had the prawns and my partner had the sole which was melt in your mouth. We were next to a loud party of 12 so it was very noisy. It would have ben better to sit in the main dining room rather than by the windows.
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David
Orange County
22 reviews
4.0
22 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience4
Food arrive to the table and it was not hot the waiter quickly took it back and returned a few minutes later with fresh hot food.
AC
AndrewC
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Returned here from 5 years ago and it didn’t disappoint. From the welcoming greeter, the attentive waiter every staff member has a great big smile on their face. Nothing is too much trouble. The ambiance to the place to great too, tables & the red leather backed benches the place has a lovely feel to it. Now the food, we both had a sandwich, me the prime rib thinly sliced with my choice of about 5 cheeses in a toasted French stick that was about 4 inches across bursting with tender beef full of flavour, it came with a generous pile of seasoned skin on fries a large ramekin of ‘ah jus’ and a serving of creamed horseradish. A heavenly combination. My wife had the famous hamburger sandwich that was presented in the same toasted bread, the beef again was perfectly cooked to her choice. Please god let’s pray this place stays true to its style and standards.
C
Cheuton
Los Angeles
146 reviews
vip
5.0
146 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always fun, always great service. Even on a super busy night, the service in the bar is fast and friendly.
DG
DavidG
Denver
135 reviews
vip
4.0
135 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall4food4service1ambience5
Hadn’t been there in many years. Unfortunately not as good as I remembered it. They are Caesar salad dressing used to be amazing. Now it tasted like it was from a bottle. I had the New York strip and ravioli on the side. The steak was just OK but the ravioli was actually excellent.
LL
LizzieL
San Francisco
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Loved our server Guillermo! What a gem. Made our dining experience extremely pleasurable. Plus he wore the right colors. Black with an orange bow tie! Go Giants!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent Restuarant.
LC
LeilaC
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a perfect night out for the family. Delicious food. Amazing service. Everything was perfect. Can’t wait to return and try everything else on the menu.
s
sfdiner
San Francisco
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great iconic place to dine in San Francisco. The waitstaff are superb!
HW
HaroldW
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great as always. The food is tasty and there is a lot of it
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
By brother was very happy , he enjoyed the drinks!!
SS
StarrS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I loveeeee it there great experience! Great ambiance, great environment!
ML
MLCD
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, service and atmosphere! I will go back soon.
YW
YvetteW
Las Vegas
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall2food1service5ambience3
Steak overdone when asked for med well, burnt on bottom Pepproncini on steak dish unattractive, preferred vegetable
T
Todd
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always spectacular food and service. Our family loves Original Joes. Very San Francisco.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We dined here for our last dinner of our trip. We had the aranchini and fried calamari, which were both delicious. The cesear salad was very good as well. For the main dishes, we had the chicken parmigiana, veal parmigiana, spaghetti bolognese and the chicken piccata. All of them were super flavorful and the portions were very big. The desserts were very good as well.
DS
DebbieS
San Francisco
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great experience last night!!! I took my friend who had never been because it is a SF institution. I love the energetic vibe and decor. The food was great! We had the shrimp and crab cocktails, sole piccata, and chicken pesto linguine. The ravioli side dish was yummy and perfectly al dente. Everything was so good! We washed it down with some delicious sparkling wine. Our server was excellent and gave us just the right amount of attention. We'll be back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a reservation for Easter brunch. We’ve been here many times before. Always excellent service, ambiance and food. Our server, Martin, was top notch.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Eric was awesome!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
OJ’s is and has always been a family favorite for decades. It is arguably the best run restaurant on the planet - all staff impeccably trained and quality control is consistent and remarkable.
AL
AnnL
San Francisco
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Everything was good. The crabcake Benedict was perfect for my taste without needing the Hollandaise. Good spaghetti carbonara too. Service was efficient and seating next to the window good with a view of Washington Square Park was e,xtra nice.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My problem is with Open Table. I’m missing over 1000 reward points.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our server Medi was awesome and the food was great!
JL
JeffreyL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Tiffany the bartender was very friendly and knowledgeable about wine selection
DM
DavidM
Houston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is one of my favorite places in the world for over 50 years. Different location but same wonderful food, ambience, and service. So many fond memories and continue to make them.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious, the service was good, the staff was friendly and attentive.
I
amberI
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Original Joe’s is always reliable and delicious. The ambiance is so special and I have never eaten or drunken anything there I didn’t love!
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Dora
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was excellent. This was our first time as we do not live in CA. It was highly recommended by a local. Service was spectacular by Michael. He was great at giving us suggestions. Hard working crew! Excellent in every way.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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 3257 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 17, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 59 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(415) 775-4877

Google Map for Original Joe's - San Francisco

601 Union Street San Francisco, CA 94133

Additional information

Cross street
Stockton Street at Union Street
Neighborhood
North Beach
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
Fri 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Sat, Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
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

Website
http://www.originaljoes.com/
Phone number
(415) 775-4877
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 Leal: (415) 373-6373

Original Joe's - San Francisco

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Joe's Eggplant Parmigiana

Chicken Parmigiana

Veal Parmigiana

Starters

Caesar Salad$11.95

House Salad$11.95

Joe's Meatballs$10.95

Fried Calamari$17.95

Soups

Minestrone

New England Clam Chowder

Entrée Salads

Joe's Italian Chopped$18.95

Bay Shrimp Louie$18.95

Chicken Caesar$17.95

Dungeness Crab Louie$28.95

Sandwiches

Joe's Famous Hamburger Sandwich$18.95

Bay Shrimp & Avocado Sandwich$15.95

Joe's Prime Rib Dip$19.95

Dungeness Crab Cake Burger$16.95

House Favorites

Chicken Parmigiana$26.95

Eggplant Parmigiana$22.95

Filet of Sole Piccata$26.95

Penne Pesto$16.95

Veal Parmigiana$30.95

Joe's House Made Ravioli$18.95

Joe's Special$19.95

Spaghetti and Meatballs$18.95

Fruit & Grains

Fresh Fruit & Yogurt Bowl$9.00

Fresh Fruit Salad

Grapefruit Brûlée$5.00

Bombolini Bar

House Made Warm Italian Donuts$10.00

Toasts

Brioche French Toast$14.00

Open-Face Avocado$10.00

Smoked Salmon$16.00

From the Sea

Dungeness Crab Cocktail$23.95

Jumbo Prawn Cocktail$17.95

Bay Shrimp Cocktail$12.95

Dungeness Crab Cake$18.95

Steamed Mussels$17.95

Brunch Specialties

The Rise & Grind$14.00

Breakfast Burrito (415)$15.00

Chorizo Scramble$15.00

Huevos Rancheros$16.00

Joe's Classics

Original Joe's Thick Cut Bacon & Eggs$14.00

Italian Sausage & Eggs$14.00

Original Joe's Ham & Eggs$15.00

Hamburger Steak & Eggs$23.00

Original Joe's Corned Beef Hash$18.00

Brunch Burger

Brunch Burger$15.00

Omelettes

Bacon & Mushroom$16.00

Dungeness Crab$22.00

California$16.00

Benedicts

Traditional$16.00

Crab Cake$18.00

Crispy Polenta$16.00

Brunch Cocktails

The Bloody Joe$10.00

La Quintessa$10.00

Ramos Gin Fizz$12.00

Ginny's Gin Jasmine$12.00

The Hurricane$10.00

Winkelrita$13.00