Original Joe's - CA 94133

The food stole the show for us. The meatballs, filet mignon, and spicy rigatoni were absolute must haves. Would not recommend the crab cakes. Wish we got dessert but overall very good place to eat if you have the time.

AN ABSOLUTE MUST FOR ANY REAL FOODIE. Loud, proud and oh so good, I was a little intimidated (and maybe a little deflated) sitting at the counter. But I went with it and how happy I am that we did. No food photos, we were too busy having the best italian food we’ve ever purchased. It’s the last night of our 4 week honeymoon, we’ve eaten a lot of food! And this was hands down just the best. A bottle of wine recommended by our wonderful server, the arancini, farfalle pasta (OMG - drool), the veal piccante and a side of ravioli. We managed to squeeze in tiramisu. It was all to die for. But again, that farfalle was the best tasting sauce. What impressed us both most was the kitchen staff we watched for nearly an entire 3 hours. The volumes of respect in that kitchen is INSANE!! Every single person worked their butts off, non-stop. It’s a tight space and every one has a write to play and every single person was respected for that role. So glad we got to see the smiles and a bit of a joke amongst all the staff when the rush eased a little. We’re so so glad we stumbled across you guys and were so glad we sat at the counter where all the legends belong! My partners only words - “this place is special” Thank you thank you!

The food was very good, the service was top-notch and it is an extremely clean eating environment, even the baththrooms were spotless. I gave a four for the atmosphere only because the place can be very loud at times and it could ruin an intimate setting. We had the veal milanese (the veal milanese wasn't on the lunch menu, but they still made it upon request), with a side of meat ravioli and the second dish was spaghetti and meatballs. When we are in San Francisco agian, we will definitely go back.

Definitely one of the best places in San Francisco You need to make a reservation, but it’s totally worth it. We had the prime rib, fried calamari, and ravioli, all were delicious. They also have veal Milanese, which, as an Argentine, I’ll definitely be back to try! The service was good too.

Delicious old school North Beach restaurant with great service. The spicy rigatoni and grilled prawns were perfectly cooked and the sauce was delicious and mildly spicy. For dessert the warm butter cake with ice cream smelled amazing, with a hint of nostalgia. Take a look at the wall of family photos and celebrities. Reserve your table at least one month in advance, this place is always busy. There is a bar area for walk-ins, but people do get turned away on very busy nights.

10/10 meal and experience. At a super busy time (6:45 ish) we were seated immediately at the counter, which I’d highly recommend. Gives you an appreciation for how hardworking and skilled the cooks are. The food was immaculate. We got shrimp cocktail, the Prime Rib (rivals House of Prime Rib), and the spaghetti with meatballs. Everything was delicious. It’s loud but the ambiance is part of the experience. Such a cool, classic old school dining experience.

Original Joe's offers a truly classic San Francisco dining experience, the moment you step inside, the timeless atmosphere, complete with plush red booths and dark wood paneling, sets the perfect mood. The food quality is exceptional across the board: the grilled steak and rack of lamb were both cooked to perfection and beautifully presented, while the hearty Italian dishes, like the rich ravioli and comforting spaghetti with meat sauce, were satisfying classics. We started with delicious, crisp fried calamari and finished the night with a festive birthday dessert, capping off a meal where the service was consistently prompt, professional, and attentive. Original Joe's flawlessly delivers on high-quality ingredients, excellent service and a fantastic, old-school atmosphere.

Had a fabulous time here!!! Nested within the Little Italy neighborhood, this restaurant is popular!!! We got there around 8pm hoping we’d be able to snag an open seating as the weight was 1 hour & 45 minutes to get seated. If you want to go here, get there early to write your name in. Or if you plan ahead (like I don’t) then use open table and get your name on there a week or couple days in advance. The burger was fabulous!! Top 3 burgers I’ve had in my lifetime. It’s a stovetop juicy burger with a crunchy chewy sourdough bun. Definitely an Italian American take on a butter burger. We were debating between pasta and this burger and one of the locals said it was best burger in the city-(think his name was Blair) and I agree!! Worth the wait after a long day of walking around SF! My friend and I decided to just stalk the “open seating” and the servers do their best job to make everything equitable. Of course, some people are really quick and get to a table (it’s very vulture like lol) but the server had noted we were waiting and she eventually sewed us into our table! Don’t bank on that though-just come prepared to wait. Super worth it though