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

Original Joe's - San Francisco

4.8
4.8
3576 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 38 times today
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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Italian, American

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Wed 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (415) 775-4877

  • 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

  • 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 3,576 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

  1. ChristianH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Wanted a non-chain restaurant while in San Francisco. Saw a lot of good reviews for this place, so we have it a go. The main dining area was nice. Crowded, but not too loud. The service was good, but not overbearing. The springria was a nice and refreshing drink. The Caesar salad was good. The dressing was not too thick and they didn't overload the greens with it. The meatballs were flavorful and juicy. We split the chicken parmigiana with a side of spaghetti. It was a tender cutlet of chicken lightly breaded and fried with a very bright red sauce. The spaghetti was very good too. Just a little bite to the noodles with a red meat sauce. Overall, we had a great dinner and would certainly recommend it.

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  2. Spartan

    Washington DC

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Had a great old fashion before dinner. Excellent server who was very attentive. We had an appetizer of burrata and prosciutto that was excellent. Main entrees were there house special eggplant Parmesan and seared sea scallops and risotto. A We’d go back again for sure!ll paired with a fantastic 2016 Super Tuscan

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  3. Rocco

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Original Joe’s always does an excellent job. The food was great. The service was amazing the entire family enjoyed our lunch.

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  4. Kimba

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    The place is so loud you can barely hear yourself think. No salt and pepper at the table. An hour wait for more bread for the table. Valet parking eliminated. Place has really declined.

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  5. BrookeF

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always good service and food. Expensive but solid choice, can’t go wrong.

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  6. GillianR

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food3service3ambience3
    Service was not very attentive and the spicy rigatoni was very bland and a horrible price for the value given there was not even a protein in it included, but the martinis and calamari were amazing

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  7. AnthonyG

    Los Angeles

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Very very good Italian and a great atmosphere. Must give them a try when in SF.

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  8. barryb

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The whole menu is excellent. Great portions and fast service

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 30, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Food was great! Bread rolls a little cold and hard but overall, great food and a nice dinner for a moderate price!

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  10. Monica

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went for my 2 year anniversary. Loved the service and food was delicious

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    From the moment we arrived I was grateful we had a reservation. This place is popping on the weekends! Service was excellent- from the host to the waiter, even our busser/food runner was awesome. We dined here before seeing a live show. Bonus for being able to get a random time slot when most places of this caliber in North Beach don’t open until 5.

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  12. LuisG

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food and great service… A San Francisco treat!

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall2food4service2ambience3
    Our all time favorite in the city, however this time around we were disappointed by the service. Two meals came out incorrect, and it seemed the servers were unapologetic with a lack of care for the mistakes made from the kitchen due to being overworked.

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  14. IBRAHEM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was perfect Food, staff , environment, location and hospitality Big like

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  15. Hayii

    San Francisco

    57 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Always great always fun and lively. Top notch food and service.

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  16. JackD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Super sick and epic restaraunt, very yummy in my tummy and delicious. Ooey gooey pasta, oh so decadent and pastalicious.

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  17. VicenteP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very kind and good answer to some food intolerances we have

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  18. HelenN

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Calimari and tiramisu were outstanding. The clam chowder was delicious as was the veal piccata👌

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  19. davidb

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thank you so much for a very lovely dining experience.

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  20. mge1201

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience3
    The best place for amazing spaghetti and meatballs in San Francisco. Guaranteed.

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  21. MitchL

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and drinks. I’ve been to the Westlake location, Little Original Joe’s in West Portal and the north beach location. All are perfect.

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  22. ShirlTheGirl

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Disappointed in the food. My filet of sole was not hot and the side of roasted Brussels sprouts were still raw. I liked the ambience but the food was a let down.

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  23. Lily

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food and drinks, excellent service! Original Joe’s doesn’t disappoint! Been coming here a long time and never had a bad meal!

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  24. IraJ

    London

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    My wife and I went for an early dinner. My wife’s prime rib was excellent. Cooked perfectly and great tasting. My veal parm was dry - not enough sauce, and a little on the tough side. We shared a Caesar salad which was excellent. I would give it a 3 and my wife a 5, hence the 4 Star rating.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding meatballs, fine cocktails. Great service from everyone, especially Guillermo

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  26. VickyP

    Las Vegas

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good was Fabulous. We had a Great waitress which really makes for a nice dinning experience

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  27. SanFranciscoNobHill

    San Diego

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Classics from Original Joe's Chefs...Traditional Cooking At The Best!

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  28. LorieC

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    The staff changed out reservation and gave us good options. Our waitress was excellent as was the very attentive bar staff. Food was superb and I can't wait to go back.

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  29. MichaelM

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience2
    We come here because my family has been eating at Joe's for 50 years. I know it's a tourist spot but service was haphazard, from the hostess station to table service. Disappointing. Not sure if we would visit again.

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  30. SandyC

    Vancouver

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    Ambience, location, service was great. We ordered the Caesar salad and that was delicious. The spicy rigatoni was very bland. It was just noodles and cream and no flavour at all. Even after adding chilli flakes, Parmesan and black pepper it was just okay. The lasagna was good but wish it was more hot as in temperature and a little more cheesy.

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  31. Bobo

    San Francisco

    79 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    79 reviews

    Dined on May 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Well worth the effort to make reservations in advance. Our server Tai was fantastic-attentive, kind and patient with our picky chopped salad order. Perfect timing with serving the food. Best burger in SF; one is plenty to share. Martinis are always superb + a very generous “half” carafe of Martin Rey Cabernet made it another perfect evening at Original Joe’s.

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  32. Tiffany

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Michael is the best server. A real superstar with the best personality!

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  33. Jeannie

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    This is a beautiful restaurant. The menu choices for brunch were extensive - either breakfast or lunch items. The food was good and the servings ample (we all took home doggie bags). The servers were very nice and attentive. It's a big plus to be able to wander around North Beach after your meal.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It’s better to live rich than die rich - Eat at Joe’s!

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  35. Mina

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We ate outside and it was delightful. We both had pasta and it was delicious. The pesto linguine is the best we've ever had. And of course the cocktails are always great here. We love this place!

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Nice experience and food was good, and the service was good as well.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Spending the weekend from Santa Barbara… eating our way through San Francisco.

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  38. MarinaP

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was really delicious, and definitely great ambience. Would come back!

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  39. BrettR

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We absolutely love Original Joe's! A great experience every time!!

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall4food4service2ambience2
    Went in for my birthday and half expecting to receive some birthday cake as we saw with a few others but we didn’t receive nor make a fuss about it considering the host knew it was my birthday but still it’s their choice.

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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 4.8 stars by 3576 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 38 times today
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–Wed 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:30 am–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

  • 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

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