Melody C.
12/15/2025
Didn't have a reservation for Sunday lunch, but went a few minutes before opening to secure a walk in reservation for noon. Came here for a birthday celebration and the waiters were great, sang,...
Original Joe's
$$$
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(2,524)
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601 Union St
San Francisco, CA 94133
Original Joe’s is a three-generation family owned and operated restaurant. Established over 80 years ago in 1937, Joe’s is defined by quiet elegance, yet bustling with energy, affording a standard of excellence that enhances the total dining experience. Hospitality, familiarity, predictability—these are the key elements of the brand, providing guests with a sense of comfort upon first entering the lobby doors. The oldest of all the “Joe’s” restaurants, Original Joe’s is the innovator of the now nationally known “Joe’s Concept”—exhibition-style kitchen, notable leather booths, smooth cocktails, and renowned Italian-American menu. Original Joe’s has succeeded in establishing a high-profile identity in San Francisco and surrounding Bay Area, standing tall amongst the well-known restaurants and bars—a sustainable business genuinely worthy of its proven credential.
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4.02,524 reviews
Vivian L.
12/1/2025
Came here for a friend's birthday and she made reservations for a Saturday. We checked in and waited less than 5 minutes and we were in! Stuff that were ordered/tasted: -Spinach artichoke dip...
Melanie K.
11/22/2025
Not sure what the hype is -- this place was just straight-up disappointing. The spicy rigatoni was overly creamy and drowned in Parmesan, the calamari was too salty, and the cocktails were...
Angela K.
12/14/2025
Pretty mid pasta would not come back again. The pasta was overly creamy and lacked flavor. Maybe their other offerings would've been better.
Amy L.
11/11/2025
I was really looking forward to trying original Joe's but I was quite disappointed. The service was slow and everything was a little salty for my taste. We started with the fried seafood. The...
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