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

Original Joe's - San Francisco

4.7
4.7
4342 Reviews
$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 133 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 4,342 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 delights with a "great old school vibe" reminiscent of 1950s dining. Known for its "delicious food" and generous portions, it offers "Italian comfort food" with standout dishes like ravioli and cioppino. Despite occasional noise, the "excellent service" and "friendly staff" ensure a memorable dining experience.
4,342 Reviews
  1. Devero

    Key West1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Walked in and got seated right away always a good start. The place had a classic, no-frills vibe that matched the straightforward service. Went with the steak and a glass of red solid choice. The steak was cooked right medium, nicely seasoned, juicy. Wine paired well, with a baked potato as a side. Original Joe’s knows what it’s doing.

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  2. Serge

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We really had a great time at Original Joe’s. This was for our wedding anniversary, and our server Nick made everything possible to make it a special moment. Food was great and prices are reasonable. I recommend it to everyone!

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  3. Evelyn VIP

    San Francisco17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a very friendly waiter. Food & drinks were slow to come but then again the restaurant was to capacity.

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  4. spencer

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meals. Well prepared, generous portions, hot when served. I love this place.

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  5. Brian VIP

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Great service. Highly recommended. Prices are excellent, especially for San Francisco. Great old school vibe. Reminds me of 1950’s era dining.

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  6. Paul

    San Francisco12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Short ribs and Butter Cake were out of this world delicious as always. We had a couple of hiccups with service. I was served cold mashed potatoes and our entrees came 2 minutes after we received our soup. Waitperson apologized and gave us Butter Cake for dessert. I come here for my birthday just for the Butter Cake!

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  7. Susan VIP

    San Francisco48 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite Italian SF restaurant! We love it because of the food, service, drinks, and ambience (of days gone by).

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  8. keith

    San Francisco9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 9 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I am a native of San Francisco and remember going to the Original Original Joes in the TL. So Ojs has always been a special place for me. It's new location is fantastic and a beautiful restaurant. Tonight I met old friends with their 2 yr old. We were seated in a large booth which was perfect for a fingity child. I changed my regular order to the Spicy Bucatini which was a let down as it was bland with no spicy at all. Our server was fantastic and made the experience wonderful. I'll definitely return and will stick with a burger or steak or Raviolis.

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  9. Janet

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service and atmosphere are excellent. However, the high noise level prevents easy communication with your dining group.

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  10. Andrew VIP

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great evening of many at Joes. You always do a great job.

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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 4342 OpenTable diners.

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

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601 Union Street, San Francisco, CA 94133

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Stockton Street at Union Street
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, 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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