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

Original Joe's - San Francisco

4.7
4.7
4302 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 105 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
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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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
    (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 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 4,302 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 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 offers "delicious food" and "amazing service" in a lively atmosphere, perfect for a vibrant dining experience. This "SF classic" is known for its "excellent pasta and meatballs" and "fantastic lamb shank." While it can get noisy, the "friendly staff" and "great ambiance" make it a must-visit.

4,302 Reviews
  1. KWICK66 VIP

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Michaela and Meti are our favorites….Manager Chris too. We love OJ’s all staff, food and service are the best.

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  2. sfgirl11 VIP

    San Francisco11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Vibrant atmosphere, food portions were generous and service was good except it took a long time to get our entrees. Overall fun place for a group outing.

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  3. Steven VIP

    Portland9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again, a delicious meal! The place got busy and the service lagged a bit but not enough to spoil the meal.

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  4. Ruby VIP

    San Francisco2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    My first and may be my last visit. Hostess was unwelcoming and borderline rude. I won’t return because of this despite good food and great server. The Hostess created a bad experience at the very start of our evening which made the time less enjoyable.

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  5. Leo

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ya can’t miss going to the real deal It’s what you ordered and you get it Lots of it Love the atmosphere and the real cooked Real Food I Make a journey here when in town n don’t mind Paying for what I order
    Original Joe's - San FranciscoResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Leo! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience at Original Joe's and enjoyed our authentic dishes. We strive to provide our guests with the best food and atmosphere, so we're glad you appreciated it. We always aim to offer excellent value for our food, and your feedback helps us understand where we can improve. Looking forward to welcoming you back on your next visit to San Francisco. Thanks again!

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  6. shani VIP

    Las Vegas13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Cioppino I’ve had in a long time. Service was great

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  7. Matthew VIP

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our very favorites. OJ's has everything down to all details, food, service and atmosphere...Some food choices, as with any other restaurant, fall short, not for lack of quality, just that once you have a favorite, and try something different, it sometimes falls short of expectations.

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  8. Becky

    Portland45 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    It was so loud in there, we could barely hear each other. The waiter brought drinks, took our orders for dinner, the served dinner to two couples who came 20 minutes after us. We had to flag another waiter down and have someone cook our food! Then, when my husband’s hamburger came it was well-done when he asked for medium rare. They did take something off the bill, but we won’t be going back .

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  9. Todd

    New Mexico4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    New York steak cooked perfectly and seasoned well but lightly

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  10. Julian

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Comida deliciosa, tragos muy buenos y porciones abundantes.

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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 4302 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 105 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
    (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 Mays: (415) 373-6373
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