"Original Joe’s, a family-run restaurant in North Beach, makes everyone feel right at home. It has plenty of leather booths and big tables that accommodate high chairs and give moody preteens space to sulk, while solid steak and pasta in huge portions ensure everyone leaves with leftovers. Dependable picks include the ribeye, fritto misto, and classic spaghetti and meatballs. The sister location in Westlake doesn’t have the same old-school charm—it’s recently undergone a renovation—but the food is just as good and it’s usually easier to get a table." - julia chen 1, patrick wong
