Original Joe's
4.2 (2,882)restaurant
4.2 (2,882)$20.00 – $70.00
A downtown San Jose staple turning out generous Italian-American classics and steaks in a lively, timeless room.
Description
Original Joe’s traces back to 1937, when Croatian immigrant Tony Rodin opened a 14-stool counter on a sawdust-covered floor in San Francisco’s Tenderloin. Today, the downtown dining room pairs that heritage with attentive service, navigating steady crowds and peak dinner waitlists.
The kitchen focuses on traditional dishes like veal scallopini with fresh mushrooms and standout prawn cocktails. While the flavors win consistent approval, diners regularly highlight steep pricing, alongside mixed reactions to casual options like meatball sandwiches.
