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Original Joe's
Restaurant and Bar$$$$
North Beach, San Francisco
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"High quality San Franciscan Italian American classics."(2 Tips)
"Great bartenders and love the veal piccata!"(2 Tips)
"Some of the best Italian food I've had."(19 Tips)
"If the special is the short rib gnocchi, get it."(3 Tips)
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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 Dec 11, 2024
Steve PeppleJuly 26, 2020One 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.
Upvoted 3 weeks ago
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).
Jesus Campos-HernandezAugust 20, 2015I 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!
Ricky SherrillFebruary 4, 2016I 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.
Colin PoindexterAugust 7, 2014Sit 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 MattaiJune 22, 2014Went 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.
BestTravellerAugust 17, 2018Delicious. Portions are really big. Order patiently :). Prices are tightly coupled with the portions 😀 we loved it.
- Brian StraussFebruary 19, 2020High quality San Franciscan Italian American classics. Come as you are — not fancy or is it? Incredible marinara. Get anything that comes with it.
Big John KrishackNovember 16, 2013They 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!
Max HegermanFebruary 12, 2018Butterscotch Pudding. Definitely old school, but incredible nonetheless. The salted caramel sauce is such a nice addition. So, save some room!
Heather RodriguezJune 28, 2017Solid American Italian. Fried donuts are amazing too. SF institution. Definitely worth it.
Chris MessinaOctober 31, 2014Keeping 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.
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 LJune 1, 2014New York steak, yellowfin tuna special and meatballs were all excellent. Great cocktails and service. Love the owner showing us to our table!
Amy BDecember 21, 2015D-licious! It's a fun experience to take out-of-towners or for a special occasion. Reasonably priced. HUGE portions.
Pamela YbarraNovember 19, 2018A childhood memory because mom always brought me here. Still great 42 years later.
Kelsey KotzebueSeptember 23, 2016Came for drinks, the Original Joe's Chardonnay was great. Snag a table in the bar area and you can order food as well.
Taryn OrtizAugust 15, 2014Veal Parmesan is delicious. A little pricey but quality food. Friendly staff.
There are stars. There are super stars. There are legends. Legends dine at the counter and get bacon and eggs.
John AzevedoMarch 11, 2016Just about everything is great. Our waiter Keith was stupendous. I had a Filet Mignon and Ravioli 👍🏻👍🏻.
May Luk CeramicsDecember 31, 2013The 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
Kyle LittletonOctober 10, 2013Love, love, loved this place. Pesto linguini was amazing, just enough garlic in the pesto and the wait staff was great- There's always a gnocchi and risotto special. Ask for them before you order.
Pete HeckmannSeptember 19, 2013One 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.- andraJune 25, 2013The 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.
James ChandlerMay 13, 2013Spaghetti meatballs is incredible (and huge). Service top notch - the waiter's son went to high school with Man City's Edin Dzeko
Minestrone soup here is the best you will ever have. Make it happen. Let me know what you think.
Christian DickmannAugust 30, 2015Good Breakfast: yoghurt/fruit bowl is great, so is the chorizo scramble.
Warm Italian donuts. Yum! And an original Joes bloody mary.
Gordon ReeceFebruary 21, 2013Get a reservation. They are almost always busy. Avoid the wait. Enjoy the decor. Much is recovered & restored from original location in the Tenderloin.
Wednesday special: oxtail with veggies. HOLY. It's delicious!
Steven HMarch 13, 2016Decent food. Atmosphere completely bereft of any charm (Italian, San Franciscan, or otherwise). Could be any shopping mall on the planet.
Arancini, spinach dip,Joe's special and an afternoon Negroni!- If the special is the short rib gnocchi, get it. It's amazing.
Curt CasselsFebruary 8, 2014Everything on the menu is good especially the chicken parm! Tell Mark hello!
Tasting TableMay 1, 2012Keep with Italian-American tradition and have the obvious side dish of meat-filled, red-sauced ravioli: Read more
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Open until 10:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- 10:00 AM–10:00 PM
(415) 775-4877
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Music
Yes
Parking
Street, Valet
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Full Bar
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Srikanth Raju - 9.0
"Go for the tasting menu, great value and variety!"
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"The chicken soooo goood! And everything végétarien they have is really good. Gréât bar BTW"
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- 9.2
"Try the Burata With Pesto Salad - With prosciutto wrapped bread."
Michael Meadows - 8.8
"Great park for picnicking or just hanging out in general. Went to a movie night here and while crowded, it was still a great time."
Keenan Patterson - 7.8
"Fun intimate spot for north beach cocktails. They make a mean french 75 drink!"
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