Original Joe's - CA 94133

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

Pricey Italian food with good portions but I feel like the food isn't anything exceptional. They do serve their hamburgers in French rolls which is unique. Reservations are recommended as it can be quite busy. As befitting such an established establishment, the staff are well-trained and well-mannered.

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.

We went to Original Joe’s in Italian Town to celebrate our marriage day with family and friends — about 11 or 12 of us in total. We didn’t have a reservation, but the staff were accommodating. While waiting for a table, we enjoyed a bottle of champagne at the bar, which was a nice start to the evening. After a short wait, we got seated outside. The atmosphere was great, and everyone had a good time. The food and wine were both excellent, and my friends and my wife really liked the overall experience. The only reason I’m giving 4 stars instead of 5 is because of a small moment that made me uncomfortable — when I politely asked the person pouring water if he could turn down the heater a little (it was very hot behind me), he reacted in a way that made me hesitant to ask again. Apart from that, our server was wonderful and very professional. We also ordered the pork chop, which came a bit undercooked inside. We didn’t realize we needed to ask for it to be well done. We mentioned it to the server but didn’t send it back since we were already full. I also noticed one hair in one of the dishes, but I understand it’s a busy restaurant and things happen. Overall, it was a memorable evening for all of us. The food, the energy, and the place itself are great — just a few small details that could be improved. Still, I’d definitely recommend this restaurant for special occasions or celebrations.

We had a great time here! The ambiance is lovely and the service is great! There’s a slight bad smell when you first walk in, but it does go away when you go further into the restaurant. The food was good, i’d recommend the calamari and steaks. Their dessert was fantastic! It was definitely a great place for a casual/fancy dinner. The bathrooms were super clean. The bar area was cute and quick.

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.

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!

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.