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

3309 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

Aug 13, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 45 times today

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Takeout

(415) 775-4877

Private dining

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Additional information

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 3,309 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
4.5Value

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JillS
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic "Old School" Italian restaurant in the heart of North Beach can't be beat! The food and cocktails are delicious and one has the choice of dining inside or out. The brunch menu is quite reasonable and the regular lunch menu is in the moderate to high price range, but the portions and quality are well worth it.
KS
KevinS
San Francisco
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
I met with 4 friends for lunch. The Bartender made a great Negroni! When I checked in the receptionist said she could seat us ahead of our reservation time which I agreed with. The frito misto and garlic bread were delicious. We had two bottles of Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc......very good on a hot day which it was in North Beach. Three out of the four ordered a veal dish, the sauces for veal marsala and veal saute were excellent but the veal wasn't tender, Our waiter was outstanding, I believe his name was Martine. Overall a 4 star rating! He comped our dessert since it was my 70th Birthday. I will return, Kevin Sullivan
NB
NicoleB
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
OJs is our favorite restaurant in SF hands down. It's classic, delish and the ambiance is romantic yet bustling. The fresh pasta, slow simmered sauces and perfectly seasoned and seared filets are what I dream of when away from the city. The mashed potatoes are velvety and the prime dip is so succulent that it gives you the Steph Curry shimmy.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always constantly very good!
EI
EILEENM
San Francisco
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always love coming to OJ’s ! Ambience,service & food all great
PR
PatriciaR
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We dined inside by the fireplace mid afternoon. Nina, our server, provided professional and friendly service. The food was reliably excellent! We will continue to patronize this SF favorite!
AB
AlexandriaB
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect fresh greens in the salad The Halibut seared without damaging the fragile fish Eating each flake dipped in the saffron butter was divine... It was Mr Flynn's birthday and the cake they brought out had a uncomplicated crumb that evoked childhood memories of my grandmother's cooking I would definitely recommend this restaurant when you want everyone to enjoy their meal
RW
RonW
Yorkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Superb food. The rib was incredible and my daughter thought the pasta was the best she’d ever had. The waiter was superb and the whole experience was excellent. Can’t recommend enough.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Portland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Eggplant park was the best I ever had and the ravioli and Caesar were top notch!! OJ’s never disappoints!!
c
catbarry26
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 25, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Could use a kid's menu or kid's portion sizes. Otherwise, great!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great service. Awesome night!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Original Joe’s is one of favorite restaurants - we frequent both locations and have also had special events at the North Beach location. The service and the food are always consistently great.
AT
ATodaMadre
San Francisco
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing service wonderful food. Great to enjoy the heart of North Beach.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love to come To the city and eat at Joe’s! We drive a few hours one way.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Sacramento
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing Food and great service
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 1, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Everyone thought real sourdough French bread should be served. My Dad is 96 yrs old and remembers the day when a basket of sliced French bread was commonplace for Italian restaurants in North Beach. The sour dough rolls were good but don’t provide the same iconic San Francisco experience as the sliced crusty bread. We noted on the reservation that it was a special occasion for him, but no one really acknowledged it except for the new receptionist, who was charming. Original Joe’s is a San Francisco institution. We come here once a year as a special outing for my father. The ambiance is very special!
A
Athena
San Francisco
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on July 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Ate at the bar. Service was very good. A bit loud but it is a bar so…pasta was exceptional.
Q
Quintana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 30, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
The mashed potatoes and fettuccine needed salt added. It was loud but not outrageous. The lamb chops were AMAZING, cooked to perfection. The deserts were also very good. The service was also very good. Overall well worth the price! We would eat here again on a trip in town.
k
kace
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, delicious food, 15 minute walk (up hill) from Pier 39. Highly recommend!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience3
I've been going to Original Joe's in North Beach for years. Today was my first time back post pandemic. Very disappointing experience. Staples such as the eggplant Parmigiana were bland and a little burnt. The quality has gone down at this restaurant. In addition to the change in quality, it seems there is some kind of scam going on when it comes to closing out final bills. My receipt provided an accurate accounting of my meal,but my credit card was changed an extra amount that the waiter could not account for. This was supposedly corrected when I brought it up to the waiter, but very concerning. This was never an issue in the past. I won't return to Original Joe's.
L
Lynea
Pittsburgh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exceptional!
GR
GRF13
Caribbean
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on June 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was excellent, had a filet mignon and it was cooked to perfection. The saervice was excellent and the place has a great vibe.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on June 22, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Great as always thank you
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing as always!!!
l
lorip
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
service and food were good, nice inside, got in right on time
L
Lois
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We sat outside & it was a beautiful sunny morning. They have great music pumped outside. Our server was wonderful & and our breakfast was great. We love this place!
DR
DanielaR
Mexico City
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Amazing ambience, food great but nothing amazing, good and fast service. Sunday and the donuts are amazing desserts
BJ
BJ49
New Mexico
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall2food3service3ambience3
Noise was Warrier fans cheering. That's ok. Front doors were wide open causing a strong cold breeze to blow through the restaurant. Veal Parmigiana was salty. Side salad was lacking in blue cheeze and poor quality lettuce. I normally look forward to having the veal hear whenever we visit SFO, but it was disappointing this time. bob
HE
HEats
San Francisco
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall3food2service5ambience3
Our server George was amazing! He paid attention to details and was super friendly. The food is just very average, nothing memorable and lacks flavour. Expensive for what it is and I would not return.
GT
GeneT
Exclusive
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall2food4service2ambience4
Brought friends from out of town. One of the positive experiences has always been waitperson always accommodating and added to the experience, not this time. After not adding much to the dining experience would not even take the time to take a picture of us. Very hard to to tip this person, everyone else was great.
VC
VeroCoralSprings
Fort Lauderdale
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Place was great and food was superb. Only thing I didn’t enjoy was the noise level. Patrons were very loud and made it difficult to hold a conversation. I would still return next time I’m in San Fran.
JS
JackS
Pittsburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As my friend Dan says …. When at joes, you do what joeyians do. Place was banging
J
John1941
San Francisco
59 reviews
3.0
59 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience4
We had been looking forward to visiting this historic place, and the decor, all the pictures on the wall, and the ambiance lived up to expectations, as did the good service. But the food was disappointing. Someone had said that it is best to, get steaks here but we like Italian food a lot so ordered mostly that. The calamari was terrific, but lasagna, eggplant parmesan, and a veal dish were heavy with dull flavor. Actually a pork chop and crab cake were also disappointing. We still had a good time but the prices are high enough that we were expecting some really good food.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had a better experience than expected. Good environment and great service. Many great food options and even manager came to table to make sure were doing well. Different options on food and all different price points not only expensive options. Will definitely be back
M
Meganh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic experience, will definitely return again!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Excellent service. Food was good. Location beautiful and vibe energetic. Looking forward to returning.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience3
We were outside and didn’t get great service. The food was ok but nothing great.
DB
DanielB
Hampshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place to visit. The food was outstanding with a great atmosphere and superb service. Best place we’ve eaten in San Francisco!
L
Lunchsky
San Francisco
82 reviews
vip
5.0
82 reviews
Dined on June 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best creamed spinach I've ever had in my life. Original Joe's is our favorite restaurant for special occasions.
b
barbarao
San Francisco
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on June 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My favorite restaurant. Everything is perfect

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 3309 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

Aug 13, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 45 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