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Original Joe's Westlake, Daly City, CA

Original Joe's Westlake

4.8
4.8
4825 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 105 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
After a two-year closure, Original Joe's, San Francisco’s quintessential Italian-American dining destination, revitalized iconic Daly City institution Joe’s of Westlake, and reintroduced it into the community as Original Joe’s Westlake. An anchor of Daly City from 1956 to 2014, Original Joe’s Westlake underwent an extensive two-year renovation, complete with a front-to-back interior remodel, including the kitchen and all dining spaces, and an exterior and landscaping overhaul. Following the Original Joe’s tradition, Westlake continues to prepare unpretentious, old-school Italian-American fare in an open kitchen for all to see. The menu is carefully crafted to reflect a past-meets-present hybrid of what Joe’s of Westlake used to be and what Original Joe’s Westlake is today.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (650) 755-7400
  • Website
    http://www.originaljoes.com/westlake
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Jesus Escobar
  • Private party facilities
    Evoking the spirit of the original Joe’s of Westlake, the newly renovated restaurant transports guests to Westlake circa 1960. Boasting Sputnik lighting, terrazzo flooring and redwood accents throughout, Original Joe’s Westlake elicits mid-century America in the likes of Palm Springs, Beverly Hills and Las Vegas. The newly reimagined Cascade Room features show-stopping pimento orange banquettes, and offers a variety of options for large gatherings—from private rehearsal dinners and memorial receptions, to smaller non-private family dinners, class reunions and birthday celebrations. With beautiful custom sliding doors, the Cascade Room can be divided in half, creating two fully private event spaces, accommodating up to 50 guests each.
  • Location
    11 Glenwood Avenue, Daly City, CA 94015
  • Area
    Daly City
  • Cross Street
    John Daly and Lake Merced Blvd.
  • Parking details
    Two free parking lots available
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 4,825 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Most Booked

  • Peninsula

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Original Joe's Westlake is a cherished San Francisco institution that "never disappoints." Known for its delicious food and excellent service, it's a favorite spot for family gatherings and celebrations. Guests rave about the "best steaks & pasta in the Bay Area," a warm atmosphere, and a nostalgic vibe.

4,825 Reviews

  1. Cristian

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a great time with my family. The ambience was very comfortable and the service was great.

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  2. susan

    San Francisco

    101 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    101 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our old favorite. We’ve been going to Joe’s for over 50 years. Food is always delicious, service is great. Ambiance is lively and fun but Christmas decorations before Thanksgiving seemed premature.

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  3. Elizabeth

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Could have taken the leftover bread home and gotten more water.

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  4. Al

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I always go there to order their Calamari Steak Dore. There isn't a restaurant in the bay area that serves this and it is great.

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  5. Kayla

    Phoenix

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Original Joe’s experience was delightful. Food was great. Cocktails were good. Ambience was lovely with all the holiday decor too. The service was okay we had to wait quite awhile for drinks and our bill.

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  6. Peggy

    San Francisco

    71 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    71 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere, great service and good food. Prices add up, though, but at least it feels special.

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  7. chinkisista

    San Francisco

    176 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    176 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We celebrated my mother’s birthday and we received the best service from the dining room team. I have to say today’s service surpassed the food even. Needless to say the food is dependably tasty. We had the shrimp cocktail - very fresh; the veal scallopini sec portion is generous, so is the side dish broccolini, the other entree is a favorite - shrimp scampi with linguine. When the dessert was brought, one server (who’s an opera singer, I believe) sang Happy Birthday in a most beautiful voice. So surprising, so special. It was an overall one of the best birthday meals my mother ever had.

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  8. Chris

    San Francisco

    71 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    71 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful lunch . Food was great and our waiter Fred was superb! Always a great spot to eat - dinner or lunch!

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  9. Del

    San Francisco

    86 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    86 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Original Joe’s of Westlake is a legendary neighborhood restaurant. Food is always excellent and as expected. Our service this time was amazing, which makes the dining experience that much more enjoyable. Garlic bread and meatball starters complemented each of our main dishes. Consistency, atmosphere and friendly staff make this establishment one of the best on the Peninsula.

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  10. Alex

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The experience was amazing. We were here for a birthday snd the staff was amazing.

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FAQs

Original Joe's Westlake offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 755-7400.

Original Joe's Westlake is rated 4.8 stars by 4825 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 105 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Original Joe's Westlake

11 Glenwood Avenue, Daly City, CA 94015

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    John Daly and Lake Merced Blvd.
  • Area
    Daly City
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Two free parking lots available
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jesus Escobar
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.originaljoes.com/westlake
  • Phone number
    (650) 755-7400
  • Private party facilities
    Evoking the spirit of the original Joe’s of Westlake, the newly renovated restaurant transports guests to Westlake circa 1960. Boasting Sputnik lighting, terrazzo flooring and redwood accents throughout, Original Joe’s Westlake elicits mid-century America in the likes of Palm Springs, Beverly Hills and Las Vegas. The newly reimagined Cascade Room features show-stopping pimento orange banquettes, and offers a variety of options for large gatherings—from private rehearsal dinners and memorial receptions, to smaller non-private family dinners, class reunions and birthday celebrations. With beautiful custom sliding doors, the Cascade Room can be divided in half, creating two fully private event spaces, accommodating up to 50 guests each.
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