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4.5 1,095 reviews
#24 of 278 Italian in San Francisco
#80 of 3,729 Restaurants in San Francisco
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PRICE RANGE
$10 - $40
CUISINES
Italian
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Location and contact

601 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94133-2812
North Beach
0.4 miles from Chinatown
Website
Email
+1 415-775-4877
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Menu

STARTERS
Caesar Salad
whole leaf romaine, house made sourdough croutons, parmesan
USD 11.95
House Salad
mixed greens, cucumbers, carrots, kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, italian vinaigrette
USD 11.95
Joe's Meatballs
marinara sauce, parmesan, grilled sourdough crostini
USD 10.95
Fried Calamari
house made cocktail & tartar sauces
USD 17.95
SOUPS
Cup $6.95, bowl $8.95
Minestrone
New England Clam Chowder
ENTRÉE SALADS
House Made Dressings: italian, caesar, louie, blue cheese, creamy chive
Joe's Italian Chopped
romaine, radicchio, salami, cucumbers, bell peppers, tomatoes, garbanzo beans, pepperoncinis, fennel, olives, provolone, grated parmesan, italian vinaigrette
USD 18.95
Bay Shrimp Louie
romaine, bay shrimp, avocado, cherry tomatoes, hard boiled egg, cucumbers, black olives, louie dressing
USD 18.95
Chicken Caesar
romaine, grilled chicken, house made sourdough croutons, parmesan, caesar dressing
USD 17.95
Dungeness Crab Louie
romaine, dungeness crab, avocado, cherry tomatoes, hard boiled egg, cucumbers, black olives, louie dressing
USD 28.95
SANDWICHES
Joe's Famous Hamburger Sandwich
sourdough roll, french fries, charbroiled upon request
USD 18.95
Add Cheese USD 2
Bay Shrimp & Avocado Sandwich
thousand island, toasted sourdough, french fries
USD 15.95
Joe's Prime Rib Dip
thinly sliced, roasted prime rib on a french roll, au jus, horseradish sauce, french fries
USD 19.95
Add Cheese USD 2
Dungeness Crab Cake Burger
lemon caper slaw, brioche bun, french fries
USD 16.95
HOUSE FAVORITES
Chicken Parmigiana
lightly breaded, marinara sauce, melted monterey jack cheese served with choice of french fries or joe's house made ravioli
USD 26.95
Eggplant Parmigiana
layers of thinly sliced, lightly fried eggplant, marinara sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan
USD 22.95
Filet of Sole Piccata
capers, shallots, garlic, white wine served with choice of garden salad, coleslaw or french fries
USD 26.95
Penne Pesto
house made pesto sauce
USD 16.95
Veal Parmigiana
lightly breaded, marinara sauce, melted monterey jack cheese served with choice of french fries or joe's house made ravioli
USD 30.95
Joe's House Made Ravioli
beef and spinach-filled, classic meat sauce
USD 18.95
Joe's Special
signature scramble of ground beef, spinach, onions, eggs
USD 19.95
Add Mushrooms USD 2
Spaghetti and Meatballs
joe's signature marinara sauce
USD 18.95
FRUIT & GRAINS
Fresh Fruit & Yogurt Bowl
greek yogurt, house made granola, fresh berries, honey
USD 9
Fresh Fruit Salad
Sm USD 4.5
Lg USD 9
Grapefruit Brûlée
pink grapefruit, caramelized sugar
USD 5
BOMBOLINI BAR
House Made Warm Italian Donuts
Five per order. Choice of: Cinnamon Sugar Jelly, Nutella®
USD 10
TOASTS
Brioche French Toast
house made brioche, fresh berries, maple syrup, whipped vanilla butter
USD 14
Open-Face Avocado
olive oil, sea salt, lemon, chili flakes, arugula salad
USD 10
Add Hardboiled Egg USD 3
Smoked Salmon
sliced norwegian salmon, egg salad, capers, dill, arugula salad
USD 16
FROM THE SEA
Dungeness Crab Cocktail
USD 23.95
Jumbo Prawn Cocktail
USD 17.95
Bay Shrimp Cocktail
USD 12.95
Dungeness Crab Cake
arugula salad, house made lemon aioli
USD 18.95
Steamed Mussels
white wine, garlic, french fries, house made lemon aioli
USD 17.95
BRUNCH SPECIALTIES
The Rise & Grind
scrambled eggs with chives, bacon, american cheese, toasted brioche bun, home fries
USD 14
Breakfast Burrito (415)
scrambled eggs, hash browns, ham, sausage, bacon, green onion, green chilies, american, cheddar & monterey jack cheeses
USD 15
Chorizo Scramble
tomatoes, peppers, cheddar cheese, crispy tortilla strips, refried beans, pico de gallo, sour cream
USD 15
Huevos Rancheros
three eggs over easy, corn tortillas, avocado, roasted tomato salsa, queso fresco, cilantro, sour cream, pico de gallo, refried beans
USD 16
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Reviewed 1 week ago
Good Outdoor dining during Covid

Stumbled onto this place July 4th, 2020. This is in the middle of Covid so finding anything open was a challenge, but Joe's had outdoor dining and was open. Great Italian-American standards. The best meal we had on our entire trip to NoCal. There's no...More

Date of visit: July 2020
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OriginalJoes1937, Owner at Original Joe's, responded to this reviewResponded yesterday

Thanks for your awesome 5-star review! We're so happy you had a great experience with us. Its guests like you that make our job so worthwhile! We look forward to seeing you again soon!

Reviewed March 11, 2020
Love This Place!

I went to Original Joe’s in North Beach for a business lunch today. The drive from the Financial District to Washington Square was a breeze and the restaurant was practically empty. Also, there was a very unusual amount of available parking. Many people are staying...More

Date of visit: March 2020
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OriginalJoes1937, Owner at Original Joe's, responded to this reviewResponded March 25, 2020

Thank you for the great review, Chris! We're delighted to hear that your experience dining at our North Beach location was just as positive as your previous visits to our Westlake location. We hope to serve you again soon!

Reviewed March 7, 2020
Good Italian food

The restaurant was packed, you should make reservations for the dinning area, we found a table for 8 in the back by the bar. First come first serve. That being said, great, friendly service. Would definitely go back. Portions are huge, and family size. Very...More

Date of visit: March 2020
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OriginalJoes1937, Owner at Original Joe's, responded to this reviewResponded March 13, 2020

We are so happy to hear that you and your group enjoyed your meal with us! Thank you so much for visiting. We're hoping to see you all again soon!

Reviewed March 3, 2020
Fantastic Italian food

I went here on my own when in town for a conference. It was full but I was able to be seated at the kitchen counter stools which was great to watch the food being prepared. Was given lovely warm bread and butter, which was...More

Date of visit: February 2020
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OriginalJoes1937, Owner at Original Joe's, responded to this reviewResponded March 12, 2020

Hey Nicolas- thanks for the great rating! We love to see when our guests love the food served to them as that is, of course, our number one goal. Hope to see you in again soon!

Reviewed February 23, 2020
Great Italian Food

Had a great meal here in the heart of Little Italy. Ordered an Old Fashioned from the bar which was very well made and the service was excellent. The only disappointment was to not find an Cannoli's on the dessert menu...I mean seriously, a marque...More

Date of visit: February 2020
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OriginalJoes1937, Marketing at Original Joe's, responded to this reviewResponded March 6, 2020

Hello, As we are always looking for ways to improve, your feedback is greatly appreciated. We hope to have the pleasure of seeing and serving you again soon!

Reviewed February 16, 2020 via mobile
new year’s eve dinner for 16 people

Easily accommodated with advance reservation for a large party. 5% health care surcharge added to bill in addition to 20% service charge and sales tax. Outstanding service by dedicated waiter and staff. no errors in the menu items ordered. Highly recommend.

Date of visit: December 2019
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OriginalJoes1937, Marketing at Original Joe's, responded to this reviewResponded February 26, 2020

Thank you for recommending us! We're always happy to accommodate large parties, and it's wonderful to hear that we could provide you with such outstanding service for your New Year's Eve dinner. We look forward to serving you again soon!

Reviewed January 26, 2020 via mobile
Friday Night Dinner in the City

This was our dinner spot before going to Hamilton. We had a pretty good sized group on a Friday night. Service was excellent, and food was delicious. One of the best Manhattans I’ve ever tasted. Classic spaghetti and meatballs was yummy. Lovely atmosphere not too...More

Date of visit: January 2020
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OriginalJoes1937, Marketing at Original Joe's, responded to this reviewResponded January 30, 2020

Thanks for the great review, Nicolle! We're so glad to see how pleased you were with your meal and your last visit, overall. It's important to us that all our guests leave feeling completely satisfied and we're so glad to see that we were able...More

Reviewed January 10, 2020 via mobile
Excellent Italian food and service

Excellent Italian food only complaint is noise level in the bar area when we were there was very loud. Service was excellent portions are LARGE! The warm butter cake is Outstanding! Split it unless your really hungry.

Date of visit: January 2020
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OriginalJoes1937, Owner at Original Joe's, responded to this reviewResponded January 15, 2020

Hi there, thank you for the five-star review! Thank you for your feedback - we're happy to hear you enjoyed your meal, especially our famous Warm Butter Cake. We hope to see you again soon!

Reviewed January 10, 2020
Classic SF!

80+ years in the food business, and still on top of their game. Valet parking is great, the corner entrance close, and a good sized waiting area, and wait you might if no reservation. This place gets busy, very, and the reasons are clear as...More

Date of visit: January 2020
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OriginalJoes1937, Owner at Original Joe's, responded to this reviewResponded January 15, 2020

Thank you for giving us five stars, and for writing such a nice review! Consistently providing our customers with great food and service is our number one goal, and we're happy to see that we've achieved that goal in your eyes. We hope to serve...More

Reviewed January 3, 2020 via mobile
Great food, great atmosphere,

Great food, great atmosphere, great service. Authentic Italian food... highly recommend. Excellent place for a family dinner.More

Date of visit: January 2020
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OriginalJoes1937, Owner at Original Joe's, responded to this reviewResponded January 13, 2020

Hi there, thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. It makes us so happy that you had a great experience while dining with us. We really appreciate the kind words about the food served to you. Hope to see you...More

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Response from sarahsR8618UI | Reviewed this property |
They have no dress code that I am aware of but you May feel awkward in flip flops and a tank top there.
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If there is anything gluten free, it's not noted on the menu as I recall and from checking on line. You could contact them at 415-775-4877 or info@bit.ly/2vH7oEJ. San Francisco is one of the best towns in terms of menu... More
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Response from Mercedes6623 | Reviewed this property |
During our visit, the clientele were definitely an older crowd. There may have been children in the other dining room; I really do not know. No one minds dining with children who really know how to behave. Where this is... More
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