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

Original Joe's - San Francisco

4.7 (4386)
$30 and under
Italian
601 Union Street, San Francisco, CA 94133

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 129 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • 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 4,386 people are saying

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Original Joe's in San Francisco is a beloved classic with "phenomenal food and service." Known for its "delicious Italian-American cuisine," it offers standout dishes like lasagna, Chicken Parmesan, and the famous butter cake. The old-school vibe and "excellent service" make it a must-visit for locals and tourists alike.
4,386 Reviews
  1. Phyllis VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area47 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful, down-home Italian dinner to celebrate my husband's birthday.

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  2. Betty

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Four of us had dinner at Original Joe's and two hadn't been there before. All of us found our food delicious, the waitress, Sophia, welcoming and knowledgeable and the ambience of fine dining in an old San Francisco restaurant wonderful. Sophia presented the option of various sauces for the pasta and their spicy vodka sauce is delicious. It was my fourth time eating there and the first that the wait person mentioned the options. I always order the veal piccata, but the others had the crab louie salad, prime rib sandwich, and filet of sole and we were all pleased and had enough for lunch today!

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  3. Grant

    Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great as usual! First time having Joes Butter Cake and it was so good, must have each visit!

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  4. Brian VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food, and service as usual. Outstanding veal parm and prime rib!

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  5. robert VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We went to Club Fugazi for a show and then had a 9:15pm res at Joe’s. All was great but must comment that before we had our entrees delivered they turned up the lights like it was time for everyone to leave. There were still at least a dozen tables eating dinner. We commented to our waiter ( who was fantastic) and he simply laughed it off. Don’t take reservations at 9:15 if you really want to close at 10!

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  6. Vicky

    San Francisco Bay Area8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The artichoke dip was one of the best I have ever had! The butter cake completed the meal—-yum!

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  7. Mar

    San Francisco Bay Area7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's a San Francisco Staple! Whenever I'm back in town I always go for Chicken Parm and Crab salad to start.

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  8. Lauren

    Detroit2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, very good service, fast, clean — everything you want in a restaurant. We ordered the shrimp scampi and spicy vodka rigatoni with prawns and recommend them both!

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  9. Rebecca VIP

    Los Angeles34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was delicious and staff was accommodating to substitutions (ziti instead of spaghetti). Prosciutto topped chicken Parmesan was the highlight.

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  10. Joe VIP

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Many times in San Francisco - first time at Original Joe's Phenomenal food and service.. The real deal!

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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 4386 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 129 times today
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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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