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

Original Joe's - San Francisco

4.7
4.7
4345 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
601 Union Street, San Francisco, CA 94133

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2 people
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9:30 pm
Booked 95 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 4,345 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 offers a classic Italian-American dining experience with "great food," "excellent service," and "charming old-school ambiance." Guests love its "generous portions" and "vibrant atmosphere." While noise levels can be high, standout dishes like the "ravioli with meat sauce" and "prime rib" keep patrons returning.
4,346 Reviews
  1. Gerard VIP

    Chicago173 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good cocktails & wines by the glass - Old Fashion, French 75, Tequila, Chardonnay. Started with shared appetizers of arancini & meatballs which were perfect. Also shared a Caesar salad. The entrees were delicious - lamb chops, Milanese, veal, rigatoni, chicken parmesan, alfredo. Desserts topped off the meal with butter cake, tiramisu, chocolate layered cake. Professional and friendly service headed by Dickie who gave very good suggestions.

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  2. randal

    San Joaquin17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great service food and atmosphere! Just the right spot for almost any/every occasion 10/10

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  3. Rebecca

    Washington DC5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Food and service were great, but the restaurant smelled really bad. No idea what it was—maybe a plumbing issue? But it literally smelled terrible.

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  4. Devero

    Key West1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 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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  5. Serge

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 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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  6. Tatyana VIP

    San Francisco5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 13 April 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Way too overrated. Food mediocre at best. No ambiance. Good tourist trap.

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  7. Evelyn VIP

    San Francisco17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 April 2025

    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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  8. spencer

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 12 April 2025

    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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  9. Brian

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 April 2025

    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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  10. Paul

    San Francisco12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 10 April 2025

    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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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 4345 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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