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Original Joe's

Original Joe's

Restaurant and Bar$$$$
North Beach, San Francisco
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    Brian S.
    "High quality San Franciscan Italian American classics."(2 Tips)
    Pat G.
    "Great bartenders and love the veal piccata!"(2 Tips)
    Doug B.
    "Some of the best Italian food I've had."(19 Tips)
    Dottie L.
    "If the special is the short rib gnocchi, get it."(3 Tips)
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  • Doug B.heart icon on user image
    Doug BaerAugust 31, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Some of the best Italian food I've had. Same sentiments from everyone in my group. The eggplant parm is built like lasagna, the daily special was awesome, and even the hamburger was fantastic.
    Upvoted 4 weeks ago
  • SFist
    SFistAugust 3, 2014
    You'll find beat cops ending their shifts with plates of Italian-American comfort food, steaks cut to Kennedy-administration portions and retired civic leaders putting back one too many $6 Manhattans. Read more
    Upvoted 3 weeks ago
  • Steve P.heart icon on user image
    Steve PeppleJuly 26, 2020
    One of the best crab cakes benedicts I’ve ever had. Eggs were poached to perfection & the crab is fresh with a light crispy breading. Chef Benjamin chatted with us and told us about new recipes.
  • Eater
    EaterOctober 11, 2016
    From baked lasagna to calf’s liver with bacon and onions, the classics are all here, plus a secretly great burger and fries, for lunch, dinner, and brunch. Read more
  • Barbara S.heart icon on user image
    Barbara StephensonNovember 2, 2018
    Been here 25+ times
    New brunch menu on the weekends is really good. They've upped their donut game but you'll find all your favorites like the salmon tartine, Joe's special, and the new Brunch Burger (get it).
  • Ricky S.heart icon on user image
    Ricky SherrillFebruary 4, 2016
    I loved this place. An old school place with all the classic comfort dishes served by waiters in tuxedos. Everything I had was superb and I plan to be back again soon.
  • Jesus C.heart icon on user image
    Jesus Campos-HernandezAugust 20, 2015
    I had the scallops they were out of this world. I come here every time I fly home to Marin with my parents! The service is always top notch!
  • Colin P.heart icon on user image
    Colin PoindexterAugust 7, 2014
    Sit at the bar for faster seating. Sometimes, if you're lucky you'll also get some free grub. But it's also really fun to be close to the action as the kitchen is right there
  • Dennis M.
    Dennis MattaiJune 22, 2014
    Went healthy with the fruit and yogurt plate - big berries ! Sat outside on a sunny Sunday. Def would do again. Cool period pics of Sophia Loren in el quarto del bano.
  • Brian S.heart icon on user image
    Brian StraussFebruary 19, 2020
    High quality San Franciscan Italian American classics. Come as you are — not fancy or is it? Incredible marinara. Get anything that comes with it.
  • BestTravellerheart icon on user image
    BestTravellerAugust 17, 2018
    Delicious. Portions are really big. Order patiently :). Prices are tightly coupled with the portions 😀 we loved it.
  • Big John K.
    Big John KrishackNovember 16, 2013
    They dont call me Big John for nothing ive done nothing but enjoy food my whole life. This is SF's best Italian spot ive ever dined at. Service, atmosphere and amaing food! gnocchi w short rib ragu!
  • PureWow
    PureWowFebruary 23, 2017
    Another oldie but goodie, Joe’s moved from its Tenderloin location to North Beach after a fire in 2007. Its high-rolling spirit is still alive and well. Read more
  • Max H.
    Max HegermanFebruary 12, 2018
    Butterscotch Pudding. Definitely old school, but incredible nonetheless. The salted caramel sauce is such a nice addition. So, save some room!
  • Chris M.
    Chris MessinaOctober 31, 2014
    Keeping in line with its name, this longtime legend sticks to the original roots of the Old Fashioned: muddled sugar, 
cherry, orange, Angostura bitters, soda water, and Woodford 
bourbon.
  • Heather R.heart icon on user image
    Heather RodriguezJune 28, 2017
    Solid American Italian. Fried donuts are amazing too. SF institution. Definitely worth it.
  • Natalie M.heart icon on user image
    Natalie MDecember 14, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Veal piccata is the best! Come hungry the portions are big. Avoid driving here 1) north beach parking is a joke 2) the drinks are great too!
  • Charlotte L.
    Charlotte LJune 1, 2014
    New York steak, yellowfin tuna special and meatballs were all excellent. Great cocktails and service. Love the owner showing us to our table!
  • Amy B.heart icon on user image
    Amy BDecember 21, 2015
    D-licious! It's a fun experience to take out-of-towners or for a special occasion. Reasonably priced. HUGE portions.
  • Pamela Y.heart icon on user image
    Pamela YbarraNovember 19, 2018
    A childhood memory because mom always brought me here. Still great 42 years later.
  • Kelsey K.
    Kelsey KotzebueSeptember 23, 2016
    Came for drinks, the Original Joe's Chardonnay was great. Snag a table in the bar area and you can order food as well.
  • Taryn O.heart icon on user image
    Taryn OrtizAugust 15, 2014
    Veal Parmesan is delicious. A little pricey but quality food. Friendly staff.
  • Gus C.
    Gus ClassSeptember 15, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    There are stars. There are super stars. There are legends. Legends dine at the counter and get bacon and eggs.
  • May L.
    May Luk CeramicsDecember 31, 2013
    The cheese burger was excellent, beef was juicy and the roll was crunchy & chewy. But it was way too big. I rather it be half the size, so that I can sample other dishes
  • John A.heart icon on user image
    John AzevedoMarch 11, 2016
    Just about everything is great. Our waiter Keith was stupendous. I had a Filet Mignon and Ravioli 👍🏻👍🏻.
  • Alison R.
    Alison RJanuary 24, 2019
    Best burger in town! Make sure its charbroiled!
  • Kyle L.
    Kyle LittletonOctober 10, 2013
    Love, love, loved this place. Pesto linguini was amazing, just enough garlic in the pesto and the wait staff was great
  • Dottie L.heart icon on user image
    Dottie LouMarch 4, 2015
    Been here 100+ times
    There's always a gnocchi and risotto special. Ask for them before you order.
  • andra
    andraJune 25, 2013
    The key lime pie is very very good. Stroller accessible. Friendly staff. Very nice decorated. The pasta alfredo was ok. There are no changing table at the restroom.
  • Pete H.
    Pete HeckmannSeptember 19, 2013
    One of the top ten dinners I have had in the last 5 years on business. Food was very good, lots of activity in the bar but not cramped. Very nice.
  • James C.
    James ChandlerMay 13, 2013
    Spaghetti meatballs is incredible (and huge). Service top notch - the waiter's son went to high school with Man City's Edin Dzeko
  • Tal T.
    Tal TurnerMarch 22, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Minestrone soup here is the best you will ever have. Make it happen. Let me know what you think.
  • Christian D.heart icon on user image
    Christian DickmannAugust 30, 2015
    Good Breakfast: yoghurt/fruit bowl is great, so is the chorizo scramble.
  • Mark W.heart icon on user image
    Mark WolnistyDecember 23, 2013
    Been here 100+ times
    Warm Italian donuts. Yum! And an original Joes bloody mary.
  • Gordon R.
    Gordon ReeceFebruary 21, 2013
    Get a reservation. They are almost always busy. Avoid the wait. Enjoy the decor. Much is recovered & restored from original location in the Tenderloin.
  • Jaredheart icon on user image
    JaredOctober 27, 2014
    Stopped in to have a pre-meal drink. Nice spot to do so. Great service.
  • Hana N.
    Hana NaAugust 21, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Wednesday special: oxtail with veggies. HOLY. It's delicious!
  • Peter B.heart icon on user image
    Peter BoltonAugust 13, 2018
    The Arancini is to die for.
  • Steven H.heart icon on user image
    Steven HMarch 13, 2016
    Decent food. Atmosphere completely bereft of any charm (Italian, San Franciscan, or otherwise). Could be any shopping mall on the planet.
  • Marina C.heart icon on user image
    Marina CostabileFebruary 3, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    Arancini, spinach dip,Joe's special and an afternoon Negroni!
  • Dottie L.heart icon on user image
    Dottie LouSeptember 24, 2014
    Been here 100+ times
    If the special is the short rib gnocchi, get it. It's amazing.
  • Michael A.heart icon on user image
    Michael AbrigoDecember 31, 2021
    Outstanding food and service!
  • Tasting Table
    Tasting TableMay 1, 2012
    Keep with Italian-American tradition and have the obvious side dish of meat-filled, red-sauced ravioli: Read more
  • Dominic R.heart icon on user image
    Dominic RiosApril 4, 2015
    Great place to stop off for a refreshing drink and brunch!
  • Curt C.heart icon on user image
    Curt CasselsFebruary 8, 2014
    Everything on the menu is good especially the chicken parm! Tell Mark hello!
  • Nico P.
    Nico PitneyAugust 20, 2023
    Now also the place to get the legendary Zanze cheesecake.
  • Adrianheart icon on user image
    AdrianJuly 5, 2016
    Bimbolini was fantastic. Must have for dessert!
  • Mark B.heart icon on user image
    Mark BauerFebruary 14, 2015
    Great atmosphere, great steak, great affogato!
  • Anna J.
    Anna JamesAugust 24, 2015
    Good food. Steamed mussels are really tasty.
  • Aubrey B.
    Aubrey BrewsterAugust 7, 2014
    The pork chop with olive tapenade is excellent.
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