Original Joe's

About the Business

Specialties

Original Joe's is a three-generation family owned and operated restaurant. Established over 80 years ago in 1937, Joe's is defined by quiet elegance, yet bustling with energy, affording a standard of excellence that enhances the total dining experience. Hospitality, familiarity, predictability--these are the key elements of the brand, providing guests with a sense of comfort upon first entering the lobby doors. The oldest of all the "Joe's" restaurants, Original Joe's is the innovator of the now nationally known "Joe's Concept"--exhibition-style kitchen, notable leather booths, smooth cocktails, and renowned Italian-American menu. The restaurant prepares dishes in an open kitchen for all to see, providing hearty portions at reasonable prices. Known as much for its comfortable familiarity as for its abundant portions, all menus feature a full selection of unpretentious, old-school dishes--from beef, veal, chicken, pasta and seafood, to more new-school specialty salads, appetizers, signature soups, and custom desserts.

History

Established in 1937.

Original Joe's opened over 80 years ago in SF's Tenderloin District. Starting as a 14-stool counter, Joe's became a place where anyone, and everyone, could feel at home. Over the years, versions of "Joe's" restaurants opened in the Bay Area, but none possessed the character of the first. Original Joe's is the innovator of the now nationally known "Joe's Concept"-exhibition-style kitchen, notable leather booths, smooth cocktails & renowned Italian-American menu. After a fire destroyed the restaurant in 2007, the family reopened it in 2012 in a community that welcomed the rebirth of their grandfather's legacy. It now stands proud in the heart of SF's North Beach District--a mecca for natives, tourists & culinary aficionados alike. A now 3-generation family owned & operated business, Original Joe's has succeeded in establishing a high-profile identity in the Bay Area, standing tall amongst the well-known restaurants & bars--a sustainable business genuinely worthy of its proven credential.

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Original Joe’s says, “Be sure to check out our second location, opened in 2016!”