Original Joe’s Westlake

Italian restaurant · Daly City

Original Joe’s Westlake

Italian restaurant · Daly City

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11 Glenwood Ave, Daly City, CA 94015

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Neighborhood fixture serving traditional, old-school Italian entrees, steaks & seafood.  

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11 Glenwood Ave, Daly City, CA 94015 Get directions

originaljoes.com
@originaljoeswestlake

$20–30 · Menu

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11 Glenwood Ave, Daly City, CA 94015 Get directions

+1 650 755 7400
originaljoes.com
@originaljoeswestlake

$20–30 · Menu

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"This Italian American institution slings steak with a side of ravioli. The original Original Joe’s in North Beach has a brick corner fireplace in the front room, but real ones know the biggest Joe’s with the biggest fireplace is the Westlake location — technically in Daly City. It’s worth the trip for the midcentury glam details, including a distinctive trapezoidal fireplace with a tall black chimney in the bar, and a long glass fireplace built into a stone wall of the front room." - Becky Duffett, Eater Staff

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"Original Joe’s is an Italian restaurant mini-chain that will add Zanze’s Cheesecakes to its menu." - Lauren Saria

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"Oh, for the days of waiting it out with leather-clad bikers and children’s soccer teams before sliding into a big booth, taking that first sip of a cold martini, and tucking into steak and ravioli. Until then, Original Joe’s has both a full takeout menu and a grab-and-go market. The pro move might be to order prime rib with creamed spinach for date night, and stash a bag of ravioli in the freezer for later. Joe’s has meat ravioli, veal tortellini, and cheese tortellini, and never fear, also lasagna, baked ziti, and eggplant parm. The pasta shop is open every day, so check out the menus online, and call 650-755-7400 to place an order for curbside pickup." - Becky Duffett

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"Covering all lasagna and meatball needs, with a well-stocked freezer case and takeout menu." - Becky Duffett

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"Landmark Italian-American restaurant Original Joe’s is opening a spinoff location in West Portal. Taking a page out of their successful playbook in North Beach and Daly City’s Westlake, owners John and Elena Duggan will take over the former Paradise Pizza location at 393 West Portal Avenue. The original Original Joe’s opened in the Tenderloin in 1937. A fire closed it in 2007, and the restaurant reopened in North Beach in 2012. Other locations with the same roots, like Marin Joe’s and an Original Joe’s in San Jose, still operate, but aren’t run by the Duggan family — or nearly as well-loved." - Caleb Pershan

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Nate Bautista

Google
This place is non stop busy, but in a good way. Reservations are recommended, they do take walk ins and they also have a first come first serve bar area. The food taste is always consistent (everything taste like its made with love) the servers are always friendly, its always a good time. Today split the fettuccine with chicken (they split into two bowls for us), Cesar salad, clam chowder, and for desert the butter cake. Everything was delicious!

Anna Ng

Google
What we ordered & my thoughts: - Joe’s Meatballs $18.95 Meatballs were so packed with flavor! Love the spices & garlic. The tomato sauce is tangy and I loved dipping the sour dough in it. - Fettuccine Alfredo $23.95 This is what I ordered, always love a fettuccine Alfredo. Super creamy sauce and perfectly cooked fettuccine. Love the Parmesan cheese on top, I’m a cheese lover so I almost always ask for more 😛 - Linguine Pesto $23.95 My boyfriend ordered this, I’m not a fan of pesto but I did try a bite. I always love how green and vibrant pesto pasta is. I wish I like it because it really looks so good haha

Paul Harrison

Google
We had an excellent time here. We had clam chowder soup which was excellent. Also had the ceasar salad and the rib eye steak. Very happy with it all. The sundae for dessert was sensational. Really loved the environment. Clean, warm and happy as a place to go for a family lunch.

Tobiah

Google
The waiting service was kind and attentive. We order all our food and drink at the same time: We ordered the Beet Salad, Spaghetti Carbonara, Shrimp Scampi, all of which were delicious. We noticed the salad appetizer was brought out first then the drinks a few minutes later, which seems backwards. The complimentary bread basket was full of slightly tough and only partially cut pieces of bread.

Mat Lit

Google
Had the prime rib dinner. The meat was fairly tough (to the point the steak knife struggled to cut parts of it) but had decent flavor. The mashed potato and spinach sides were both excellent. Warm berry crumble was nice and sweet. Service was spectacular and the restaurant is beautiful. Looking forward to trying their eggplant parmigiana.

Ameet Kamath

Google
Old time waiters make it a wonder. We had not just wonderful food and drinks but the attentive, accommodating service is what made us smile. The crowd is a slice of America (circa 2000) and a happy one. The decor is a fashionable time warp. Plenty of parking available and it's a wonderful supper club vibe. Please go! Enjoy!

Abhi

Google
We visited Joe's for brunch on a weekend. They don't have many options for breakfast on their menu but got limited items for brunch. They have good Italian food options for lunch & dinner with a large selection of wines. The service was good and friendly, They have plenty of parking on the site but it gets busy. Recommended to make a reservation & especially for a group lunch or events.

Kelly “We Do Whiskey Things” Walshe

Google
Been coming here for 40 years. Always get the calamari steak and it never disappoints. Also a good selection of Bourbons at normal prices. Worth the wait to taste a bit of history.

Jennifer D.

Yelp
Really disappointed that they changed their meat sauce on the raviolis. I've being going to Joes since I was a child. I was happy that they kept the sauce the same but within the last three months they decided to make the red sauce half marinara half meat sauce. It is extremely red and has hardly any meat in it anymore. Huge bummer!!

Jennifer C.

Yelp
Being SF natives and never visited Original Joe's sucks! We absolutely enjoyed our time here. I visited with my bestie, brother and sister for my 50th birthday (Yes, my 50th). The front end hosts were accommodating and we were walked over to our table in a side room of the restaurant, very intimate. The rest is very aesthetically pleasing, welcoming and cozy. I ordered the filet mignon with a side of brussel sprouts, my bestie ordered the ribeye with a side of creamed spinach, my sister ordered the classic cobb salad and my brother ordered the porterhouse with a side of asparagus. We also ordered IPA and a red wine. The food was absolutely delicious! No complaints. After we were done eating the waitress came by with a dessert with a candle for my birthday and everyone in the room sang happy birthday. This made my evening and it was a wonderful way to end my birthday! Thank you Original Joe's! You were a part of such a special event in my life!

Matthew W.

Yelp
Been going here sparingly ever since I was a little kid. It's fairly old-fashioned, sit-down and classy inside, but there's lots of room, with plenty of booths and tables. Parking is plentiful in their lot, and it rarely gets overcrowded here. I love the natural light and that it's not too noisy, meaning it's great for a casual brunch/meet up with friends. They cater mostly to families and older couples, so it's not exactly hip or new (which was totally fine for me). I liked their traditional eggs benedict, which was simple yet delicious as well as filling. Prices were very fair, and I was pleasantly surprised to pay less than $20 per plate after coffee, tip and tax. Service was quick and helpful, and they offer free bread/butter while you wait.

Pamela A.

Yelp
I wrote this whole explanation and Yelp works it's wonders to delete everything I've created (congratulations on a faulty platform). So here is my attempt at reviewing my recent experience at Joes of Westlake. As far as I know it to be, this place has been a Daly City staple but I've moved and I don't frequent this place as much and when I do, I love to treat myself to something nice! Gathering for me was easy, it was with a friend I had not seen pre-covid times. I got there after he did, so he was the one that obtained the table. He was also the waitresses first encounter. We arrived around 4ish and requested to sit in the bar area and it wasn't super packed when either of us arrived. When I saw her, I wasn't impressed but whatever- I ordered a lemon drop. I went to grab the wifi code and saw her right before she put in the orders for drinks. I changed my order and what baffled me was her take on it. I asked her not to serve me any well cheap stuff because I didn't like it. She asked me why would I waste money on top shelf? Who asks anyone that? I mean, I've taken food handling and bartending classes. Like lady, upselling is easy here! As in, I'm not fighting you on it and I'm easily trying to upgrade my drink. When she seemed reluctant to change my order, I changed it to a Cuba libre and upgraded my alcohol with that drink. I get back to table and continue to work and converse with my friend. Others start to come and sit next to us (to the left black man and his white girlfriend and to the right were two white women). She was also their waitress. She greets them and forgets my drink and makes a mistake on it. I can guess that she did that because she did not write it down. She finally comes back with my drink and slams it. We place our order and she leaves for a bit. When she returns, she checks on us and asks me how my drink is and I said it's okay (in a polite manner). She placed her arm on her hip and said what's wrong with it??? Almost annoyed that I even said it was just okay. I mean, it was just a regular Cuba Libre, so I've had these one too many times. I wasn't impressed it was a typical four count pour and nothing to brag about! At which point, my partner then hands her the break baskets and tells her to please take them away. She turns around annoyed and says, "What, you don't like the bread now? What's wrong with the bread"? He lets her know that the bread is extremely hard and it's just not edible. She takes it away after offering a warm bread, but my friend said to just take it away, please. After that she barely came around and if we asked for anything she would forget. When she came around on the final moments, she asked me if I wanted another drink and I decided to make it a double. We asked for a dessert menu and she cleared the table. We asked her for to-go boxes and she brought them but had already cleared the table. My friend asked if we could get silverware to place our calamari into the box. She said, why? He said so I don't touch it with my hands, and she grabbed the plate and started shaking it into the box vigorously in an attempt to get all of the piece in the tiniest box! She dropped so many pieces on the table and scooped one with her hand that landed on the bag into our box. YES!!!! SHE GRABBED THE CALAMARI AND THREW IT INTO THE BOX! When my friend said, what are you doing? Did you just throw that piece that landed on the table in the box? She corrected him and said it landed on the bag!! And walked away after she mumbled, I'll get you a few more. She brought spoons and placed them on the dirty table (I got up to ask for clean silverware from another server who I know and love for his attention to detail). He handed me the spoons and apologized for her behavior. The bill was like about $230ish or more and my friend still tipped her $30 dollars but I have no idea why! She was not deserving of it. So why??? Why did I not say anything? I was working, I was trying not to make a scene, I was chatting with an old friend that I've missed after not seeing him during all of covid. I mean, I wanted to see past her BS and her horrid attitude. The reality is, she was disgusting!!!! I know, I should have asked for another server, or maybe flag things to her but she looked like the type that would spit in your food. I just couldn't deal with that part after a long day of work. I called the manager after I got home because we need to flag the food and safety concerns. I also needed to flag the fact that she pulled so many things on us in comparison to the white folks. To Joes of Westlake, can we talk about why we hired this lady that has no sense of class, etiquette, or common sense? I mean, why haven't we trained her on food handling 101? I'm sorry but she needs to be talked to and retrained. To the manager that called me back and was disgusted as I was, thank you. Beto was amazing as was Hazel.

Theresa M.

Yelp
What happened? Frequent this place and disappointed with service. Typically the service is outstanding, however this time around wished had eaten elsewhere. Just not same. Dumped the food. Offered parm cheese and pepper flakes halfway into meal. Dessert menu left at table in a hurry. Traveled quite a distance to come here because of past great experience. Honestly had better options and may not frequent this place as much. Good remains delish despite decline in good customer service.

Minh B.

Yelp
Original Joe's Westlake is always buzzing with energy, so making reservations well in advance is essential. I secured a reservation a week prior for a Saturday night, but the earliest slot available was 8:30 PM--definitely not early at all for me. Nonetheless, we wanted to celebrate a birthday, so we committed to the 8:30 time. We hoped to be seated earlier by arriving ahead of schedule, but given the back-to-back reservations, that wasn't possible. However, they graciously managed to seat us about 20 minutes ahead of our reservation. Atmosphere: 4/5 The ambiance is old-school and vibrant, filled with a lively buzz that makes the dining experience enjoyable. It's clear that families and friends gather here to spend their time together. However, I did notice an unpleasant sewage smell near the entrance, which detracted from the otherwise lively vibe. Food: 2.5/5 The food was underwhelming, lacking the quality I had hoped for. We ordered the prime rib plate, San Bruno steak (which came with stale, cold fries), spicy rigatoni, seafood pasta, and fried calamari. The seafood pasta was overly salty, and the prime rib was quite fatty and bland. The San Bruno steak stood out as the highlight, but the unappetizing fries brought it down a notch. The spicy rigatoni was decent, though it quickly became boring. The calamari was overly oily, though we did enjoy the dipping sauces. While I appreciate the casual American diner vibe, there's a significant need for improvement in food quality. Service: 5/5 The service was exceptional--our server was courteous and attentive, managing to care for our table despite the bustling crowd. The staff clearly works hard to keep things running smoothly, and I genuinely appreciated their efforts. Overall, it was a fun first experience at Original Joe's, but I wouldn't return for the food alone.

Richard H.

Yelp
Finally came on Wednesday to have the latest update on their special of the sausage with bell peppers on a soft hoagie roll. It was fantastic and just right regarding portion size and prepared so that what's inside doesn't pop out when attempting to pick it up and take a bite. Another great addition to the menu. Keep in mind, this is only offered on Wednesdays during lunch.

Douglas F.

Yelp
I like Original Joe's for what it is and understand why it's a neighborhood cult classic. I've come here two times now and find it to be a great place to grab dinner when you want to go to somewhere a little better than going to a BJ's or Cheesecake Factory. Food makes it a solid 3.8 but the overall ambience and feel the restaurant delivers with its friendly staff make it a 4. I get the chicken parmigiana with side of spaghetti or ravioli in meat sauce and an extra side of fries with clam chowder the first time and the shrimp prawns the second. The calm chowder wasn't rememberable, so I got the shrimp prawns this time and the shrimps were a generous size but at $5/shrimp, I was sadly pulling out shells from my mouth where it was missed on de-shelling. The guy next to me asked if they could give him a cocktail sauce without horseradish (they can't) which at first confused me until I tasted the horseradish go straight through my nose on first bite like biting a chunk of wasabi that afterwards, I completely understood why he asked. The chicken parm here is some of the best in the area with its ability to hit the mark on quality for how much quantity you're getting. The ravolis were great and that's coming from a guy who normally goes the spaghetti or penne route. Also saying a lot, the spaghetti here is decent but not as good as the ravioli. The fries are close to an In-N-Out cut with a restaurant length. First time they were fresh and second time they were cold and soggy. I got the butter cake and the outside layers tasted like the edges of cookies and the vanilla gelato paired perfectly on top to warm the hot cake down while blending to make this delicious almost caramel-y taste that you get with freshly baked cookies. Staff is always friendly and prompt. I never have trouble getting a spot at the counter after 8pm on weekdays. I also hear the prime rib is one to check out so I'll do that next time.

Sonia H.

Yelp
Chicken Marsala is my go to Italian! This place is even better with choices of side dishes. I opted for spaghetti with meat sauce and it's definitely my favorite combination!! Tiramisu however is a little plain for me. The dining environment is comfortable. The service is great. It's like walking into an old style family Italian restaurant with more upscale decor. This is perfect for birthdays and get together.

Jan R.

Yelp
I've lived in SF for over 15 years. And this is the first time i dined at Original Joes in westlake. Given that I've been to the North beach branch a couple of times. I must say that i'll be coming back more often to Westlake now. I loved the decor and the atmosphere inside, not sure how to describe it but inside didn't feel like you're in Daly City. It reminded me of some restaurants in LA. Maybe the Grove type of feel to it. Food was great, starts off with a basket of sourdough and butter. We ordered clam chowder, Dungeness crab salad and calamari to share, we were just missing some Cioppino which apparently has been taken off the menu already. Can you be anymore San Francisco with that spread? For our entrees we ordered a ribeye eye, sole, clam linguini (i think it was the best), and the lasagna All the desserts were very good too. Server was very nice and quick

Angelica O.

Yelp
Came here with a friend after the movies, we decided on a whim to just go and eat there bc it was a Wednesday and it wouldn't be busy. Boy, we were mistaken. We could wait 45min-an hour for a table or try our luck at the first come first serve at the bar. I put our name down and went to grab us drinks. The wait went fast and we got seated. we ordered the prime rib, pasta, and cheese balls of some sort. The food came out quickly and we were grateful because we were eating all the bread that they serve you when you sit down. I go the prime rib and it was perfection. I didn't care for the cream of spinach. The cheese balls were probably on the fancier side of what I thought it was going to be, still good. My friend had some sort of pasta with shrimp? she said it was good but not enough protein. I also wanted to try the lasagna but I knew if I ordered it, it would be too much food. For drinks I ordered an extra dirty martini, oooof pure deliciousness refreshing and perfect mixture of all the ingredients. I ordered my friend a classic margarita and she said it was delicious. I am always worried since people love to use the cheap stuff and it tastes like margarita mix. Not this place. You can tell the place and people are use to being busy all the time but not a single person made us feel rushed. It was great. Now I remember why we would come for graduations or special occasions. Will be returning! thank you

Van N.

Yelp
Original Joe's is an exceptional destination for prime rib, offering one of the finest experiences I've ever had. I visited the restaurant to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday, as he's a big fan of this place. Although our experience started off a bit rocky due to a delay in being seated--since our full party had not yet arrived--we encountered a minor issue. Despite our reserved table being empty, the hostess insisted that we wait in the crowded lobby until our entire group was present. While this was somewhat frustrating, it didn't overshadow the rest of the evening. Once seated, we began with the crab artichoke dip, which was nothing short of outstanding. I also enjoyed an espresso martini that was quite enjoyable. The prime rib, however, truly stole the show. It was perfectly prepared, tender, and paired wonderfully with the mashed potatoes. The restaurant itself boasts a sophisticated atmosphere with a refined fine dining ambiance, making it a perfect setting for a special occasion. Overall, despite the initial hiccup, the meal was excellent, and I am definitely looking forward to returning.

RamonaEliza D.

Yelp
Came here for the first time to meet a friend. The place is packed, made me believe it is a good place. It is conviently located in westlake with plenty of parking available. The restaurant itself is elegant looking, clean with friendly and accommodating staff. Eventhough it was quite a busy evening, we didn't wait long for our table. We were greeted warmly by our server and immediately gave us the menu and he also answered a few of our inquiries. We ordered a couple of appetizers and our drinks. We didn't wait ling and our drinks and appetizers came. We were ready for our entrees and was excited for them to come. As soon as we were down with our appetizers our meals came. It was nicely prepared and the aroma of the food is exquisite. As soon as we started, it was absolutely delicious! We enjoyed our meals to the core. I won't hesitate to return and try other things from their menu.

Coco C.

Yelp
We love coming here when we are in the area. The front concierge/greeter, servers and waiters are always so nice and attentive. I sometimes wish they have more brunch options. Did I mention I love their coffee too. Everything we've had is pretty darn good as well. Don't forget to get a dessert-hahaha-yum!

Finau K.

Yelp
Busy restaurant packed with family's at tables and friends at the bar. I made reservations ahead of time for a Saturday and upon arrival parking seemed to be okay but got really shortly after. After being seated, the bread was served hot with nice quality butter... There was an overwhelming smell inside the restaurant that was very off putting, wet and moldy. After sitting for a while it went away but still bothersome knowing how congested it is inside. The food was enjoyable but not an experience that would bring me back here. In my pasta there were grains of rocks/sand but I understand with sea shells it's almost impossible to perfectly clean. The house ravioli was probably my favorite dish here, sauce was nicely seasoned but not too overpowering with the tomato taste. My husband had the chicken breaded cutlet, very simple and almost has an underwhelming taste. The greens it was served with was also spoiled, we told the waiter about it and they simply apologized. I was a bit disappointed because for the price point and service they vow to have I was expecting them to bring a new side salad in replacement. The brownie a la mode was great! As for the Sundae, there was nothing special and had a hint of a freezer burn taste. I would recommend if you're looking to gather with your family for vibes and a setting to be together but not so much for the food. I wish I had a better experience.

Linda T.

Yelp
I have never dined here before. I've been wanting to try it for months but can never make the reservations on time. My alternative was to order to go. *it does take a while for the food to be ready (waited 45 min for a to go order) *lively and loud - if you eat here it is very lively! All diners here seemed like they've been coming for years. Quite the family establishment. *no reservations at the bar area Food: I was hungry and had to make it home before hubz went to work. * lamb chops - seasoned and cooked to perfection! I'm sure it would have tasted better if we ate at the restaurant *side of mashed potatoes... but got creamed spinach instead. Creamed spinach was actually well made and not too heavy on the cream *spicy rigatoni w chicken- ok, wasn't too spicy. Wasn't my favorite.. it needed more seasoning *calamari- crispy, seasoned, and delicious Overall this was a busy place pushing out good food. I'd like to eat at the restaurant one day!

Nina S.

Yelp
Original Joes is ALWAYS crowded and hard to get a table! Glad we made a reservation ahead of time and were able to finally eat here. The portion sizes are HUGE and everyone enjoyed their meals. I would probably not get the chicken Marsala again, but that was because I personally didn't like the way it was presented/cooked. I had brought cupcakes for a birthday and they offered to put it in the fridge and plate it for us/bring it out. They were super nice and didn't charge us a fee for doing that.

Patsy L.

Yelp
I've been wanting to try any of the Original Joe's and finally got the chance to. It's best to make reservations but we went around 4p and it was busy. We were told that the wait would be 45mins. We went to the bar to grab a drink while we waited. I know restaurants have been struggling with staffing but it took a long time for someone to get our order & then it took forever for us to get our drinks. I got notification that our table was ready but we were still waiting on our drinks. The good thing is that we didn't have to wait 45mins for our table, so that was nice; but they told us we would have to be done in 1.5hrs because there was a reservation that they needed that table. That was fine with us. They bring out sourdough bread and soft butter for you. I ordered the chicken Alfredo fettuccine and it was really tasty. The noodles could've been softer but it was still good. The lasagna was really tasty as well. I love my pastas with a lot of sauce and this place did it just right. Everything was very flavorful & the portions are pretty big. We ended taking half of our meals to go. Overall, the ambiance is lively and boisterous. The bar area had 4-5 big tv screens to catch the games. I would definitely come back.

EM H.

Yelp
Updating to add a few more commentaries, but maintaining the 4-star rating. SHIRLEY TEMPLE - Free refills, yo! CAESAR SALAD - A very generous portion! BLUE CAESAR - This is my regular salad here. Joe's does not skimp on the blue cheese. BEET SALAD - Good per DJ. SPICY RIGATONI with ADDED GRILLED CHICKEN - A new favourite of Z's due to its creamy deliciousness. CALAMARI STEAK DORÉ - The steak is tender and tasty. Even as a leftover, the calamari doesn't lose any amount of its scrumptiousness. JOE'S EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA - This is not your ordinary eggplant parmigiana. With its stacked layers, Joe's version is almost like a noodle-less lasagna. WARM CHOCOLATE BROWNIE a la MODE - A huge serving this is, big enough to share. The brownie is cakey. I wish that it had more chew, like the edges of homemade ones. Service still remains great. The atmosphere is still very retro cool. The bathrooms could receive more attention, though. At our last visit on the evening of Tuesday, June 25, 2024, I could smell the bathroom stench all the way from the foyer.

Tiffany V.

Yelp
It was my first time here and my family brought me for a family dinner. I didn't realize how busy they got but luckily I was able to make a same day reservation less than 30 mins before our reservation time. I have passed this place countless of times as a kid but never once tried it. To start off, we had a Caesar salad & the spinach artichoke dip w/ crap which both were really good! The restaurant was really busy so our food took a little longer than expected for it to come out. But our server Grazy checked updated us regularly. The portions were huge and left you able to take some home. For dinner I got the Braised short rib w/ whipped potatoes. It was good and flavorful. My brother and dad got their favorite which was the spicy rigatoni w/ shrimp and chicken & my mom got the Joes Filet of sole which she loved as well. All the options were good and to finish it off, we got the Warm Butter Cake which was sooo good. Def would come here again!

Kaela A.

Yelp
The restaurant was very busy Saturday night but so happy my boyfriend and I had reservations. We were greeted and seated by the host fairly fast. Our server was Cesar and he introduced himself fairly quickly even with how busy he looked. I got the dirty martini with casamigos with blue cheese stuffed olives and it was probably one of the best I've had! To start we got the fried calamari. It was just okay nothing special about it. For our entrees I got the linguine and clams and my boyfriend got the chicken parmigiana with a side of ravioli. It was delicious I understand the hype of this place now. We will definitely be coming back to try more things off the menu.

Quan D.

Yelp
Excellent services by Rosie. Food was great , I had Prime Ribs, they have big portions. Recommend to make reservations. Parking is pretty busy due to big crowds. My second time here and it was not disappointed.

Ruby F.

Yelp
I had the pleasure of dining at Original Joe's of Westlake in Daly City, and it was an unforgettable experience. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with a warm and inviting atmosphere that perfectly captures the essence of classic American-Italian dining. The menu is extensive and filled with mouthwatering options. I started with the minestrone soup, which was hearty aand delicious. The portion sizes are generous, so come hungry! What really stood out to me was the impeccable service. The staff were incredibly attentive and friendly, making sure that every aspect of our meal was perfect. They were knowledgeable about the menu and offered great recommendations. The ambiance at Original Joe's of Westlake is a delightful mix of nostalgic charm and modern comfort. Whether you're dining in one of their cozy booths or enjoying a meal at the bar, you feel right at home. The restaurant's rich history and commitment to quality are evident in every detail. In addition to the great food and service, the location is convenient with ample parking, making it an easy choice for a delightful meal out. I can't wait to return and try more of their delicious dishes. Original Joe's of Westlake is a true gem, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fantastic dining experience.

Mike T.

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Order prime rib is 100% cook is not medium rare at all as you can see the picture would not come back at all and not recommended the prime rib horrible.

Ruth P.

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We have been coming here for a few years now. Food is always good and service is great. It was a busy night so we waited a good 30 min to be seated but this restaurant is usually busy so you'll mostly like have to wait for seating. Go to the bar section and get yourself a cocktail while you wait. Today our waitress Holly went above and beyond to make our experience amazing. She was attentive, friendly and gave us a few good recommendations on drinks and add-ons to our meal. Our usual appetizers are the fried calamari and iceberg wedge salad with a side of candied walnuts. For dinner this time around I had the Linguine and Clam Pasta with Crab added. We also ordered the New York Steak with a side of Broccoli and mushrooms and onions. My usual dinner is either the red wine braised short ribs, lamb chops or the roasted prime rib. I'll be adding the Linguine and clam pasta to the list of dishes I like. For dessert we always go for the Warm Butter Cake that is always yummy. Overall we had a delicious dinner and a great experience thanks to Holly. We will definitely be back and ask to be seated in Holly's section next time.

Ric L.

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Plan A? Okay Plan B! Open Table had a two hour later reservation opening. We arrived and took a chance on having lunch at 12pm for three people. "Sorry, 45 minute wait for a dining room table for three." Plan B: "Could we dine in the bar area? "Sure!" Mom ordered the Thursday special corned beef and cabbage. She added fries, too! We ordered clam chowder, meatballs whipped ricotta, parmesan, grilled sourdough crostini , grilled salmon and a side dish of Joe's ravioli and meat sauce. (Recommend) Dessert: warm butter bread vanilla gelato and dribble of chocolate syrup and macchiato coffee. Great service, excellent food and a bar tender who pours a drink well!

Joselyn M.

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Food was good. I ordered the Arancini to start off, and the entree Shrimp Louie Salad. It was just the perfect amount, esp since we had gotten 2 rounds of bread as well. Service was great!! Server was attentive & friendly. Ambiance was nice, very old school still.

Arron P.

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Let me start with the safety of serving utensils. One of my family members was being served their food along with the steak knife and the server dropped it almost causing harm which I would've appreciated an apology for not being careful but didn't receive. Some lack of awareness just odd from a higher end restaurant. I came here for my birthday dinner. My reservation was for a party of seven. The service was okay. My experience was average nothing spectacular. Got a greeting from the staff at the end. My water wasn't really being refilled and I had a party of decent size so I would think I'd get more attention. I was trying to get them to close the door since I had the glare of the sun from the reflection coming into my eyes while I was eating but it seemed like my request was ignored. Just little things that led to my whole experience not being up to par. The food was not bad just the wait was little longer than I expected. I came here previously for my birthday last year and it was better than this visit. I am surprised everything wasn't consistent. The ambiance was very loud too so it decreased my experience. Maybe my expectations were too high for this visit better to set your bar low when coming here.

Mark R.

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Every time I end up at Westlake Joe's i am thrilled to be here. Such a great old school restaurant /bar. we will start with the bar...it is solid - such a great vibe - everyone is having fun! Do yourself a big favor and make sure you arrive early to get a pop before you are seated. Funny - I have been here over 5 times and always seem to sit in the same booth. Good news is i love it! Maybe they just know... i went with the family this time and we got some drinks at the bar and then were seated. We got appetizers - the spinach artichoke dip and the calamari. Both were great and devoured. For the pre-dinner - two of us split an iceberg wedge salad and we all had a taste of a cup of clam chowder. mmmm For the main course - a few got the spicy rigatoni with chicken, one got the veal marsala with mashed potatoes and i got the Joes prime rib dip with provolone cheese. the dinner was delicious - the atmosphere was lovely and the service from Giovanni and crew was top notch. Every time I come here I leave happy. Joe's is a fun place - old school and awesome. Not cheap but well worth it for the food and experience. If you have a special occasion or just want to have fun and eat some great food - this is the place.

Priscilla W.

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Original Joe's Westlake is pretty much your upscale diner that's family-oriented and great for large groups. We arrived at 2 PM for a late lunch on a holiday weekday without reservations, and despite the restaurant being full and with several parties in the waiting area, our party of two was seated immediately. We ordered the following: - Spinach artichoke dip - Garlic bread - Porterhouse steak - Chicken marsala - Coke The two mains came with a choice of side salad OR a side of carb (spaghetti with meat sauce, ravioli, fries, or mashed potatoes). The best dish was probably the spinach artichoke dip. It was very cheesy and had a good amount of artichokes and spinach. Accompanying was sliced sourdough that did its job of scooping and soaking all the dip's goodness. There was also a mound of grated Parmesan on the sourdough (can't get enough cheese, really). The chicken marsala, porterhouse, and garlic bread were just ok, not really memorable. The side of spaghetti was overcooked, and the side salad was majority romaine with few pieces of carrots, cabbage, tomatoes, cucumbers, and olives. Our waiter was friendly, but we weren't checked on during the meal. I feel like all the waiters and servers are just so busy due to the volume of diners. Overall I'm glad I've finally tried Original Joe's, but I can't say I'd want to come back.

Lilian Z.

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WOW!! Can't believe growing up here and working in the area for years, I've never been here until recent! I always assumed it was your typical American diner-esque restaurant but boy was I wrong. I came with a friend spontaneously when our plans changed and I was pleasantly surprised! There's usually a long wait and as I gave the hostess my name, she advised it would be a 45min wait. I put my name and number down anyway and we sat on the booth by the door to wait for our name to be called. Less than 20mins later, we were called, seated by the bar promptly and offered waters. As we went to our seats, I noticed how big the restaurant was, definitely plenty of seating inside and lots of room in between tables for a private conversation within a table. Here's what we ordered: - clams linguine (5/5): The moment I saw the menu, this one caught my eye and when it came, I was very impressed! There was sooo much clams and the linguine was cooked perfectly a little softer than the el dente I usually like but great nonetheless. There was a hint of lime balancing the richness of the sauce but overall, a super solid dish; less cheesy than I expected which is great as I prefer my dishes lighter. - lasagna: This wasn't my dish but I had a. generous bite and it was also very good! A bit heavy for my taste; probably would not have been able to finish it on my own but definitely shareable! - butter cake (5/5): This was BOOOMB! Tasted like the cookie part of a chocolate chip cookie without the chocolate chips(lol!) Paired with the ice cream on the top, the perfect ending to our dinner! 10/10 SOLID restaurant and will definitely be back soon!!

Robert D.

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The service was amazing. Came here for a wedding and the servers came out with two flutes of champagne for the couple of the hour. Every bit of food was absolutely scrumptious. I did find that the menu was a little difficult to read in terms of assessing out allergies. For instance, it wasn't marked what was gluten-free or not, and it was a little difficult to tell which cocktails had nut-based alcohols for those allergies. But the staff were relatively astute at answering those questions. We had a table in the back corner, spacious and comfortable for us to all have a nice jovial conversation to celebrate our friends.

Tara A.

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Yum, Original Joe's is always a good idea! We recently celebrated my dad's birthday here for dinner. We had 6 people and were seated in the back of the restaurant in the cozy booths. I had one of their winter special cocktails (some pomegranate and sparkling wine concoction) and it was so good! My mom and I ended up sharing two different entrees. We got the dungeness crab louie salad and the steak a la bruno, medium rare, with pesto ravioli. It was so nice that our server had the kitchen split up our order on separate plates! We really appreciated it. The crab salad was topped with tons of crab and and steak a la bruno was cooked perfectly, and I always look forward to Joe's ravioli. Our server, Gio, was the best! He was always friendly and smiling, and super accommodating as well. He made our experience really special and even gave us a birthday dessert platter for my dad. Thank you Original Joe's & Gio!!

Bonnie J.

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This wasn't our first visit here and certainly not our first birthday celebration here. So, I had high expectations but unfortunately, it wasn't as great as we have had in the past. We were there to celebrate my daughter's birthday which we wanted to make it a special night with her guests. Unfortunately, it missed the mark for us. We had a 8 pm reservation and it was busy and so, I understood the dinner may be a little delayed. However, when I see tables around us being served first after they got there after us makes me feel a little slighted. My daughter ordered a medium NY Strip, it was rare but since we waited so long for the entree and was hungry, she didn't want to send it back, the medium rare prime ribs were more rare and chewy (first time with that the prime rib and I convinced her boyfriend to order it as well) and it wasn't enjoyable. During our wait, we must have sat through about 5 birthdays where the staff came out in a group to sing Happy Birthday. Well, our experience was after dinner, we were offered dessert so a few of us ordered the butter cake, and the waiter brings out the cake we ordered with a candle in it and the waiter had us sing happy birthday rather than the staff like all of the other tables. Honestly, it's not that huge of a deal but I guess we can't help like we were treated a little differently. So, based on our experience, I just didn't feel like this visit met our expectations on this very special night so I'm certainly disappointed after dropping $500 on dinner.

Kenneth C.

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Worst service experience, ever... A little back story first, I've ordered prime rib to go from Joe's many time before, and 8 out of 10 times they will forget the bread, horseradish, and extra aju sauce... even if requested. So knowing this, when I got there to pick up my to go (5 prime rib, 1 steak, 1 slider order) and this exchange happened Me: I'm here to pickup my order, can you make sure the extra aju sauce, bread, and horseradish are there. Waitress: Sure, I'll get your order my order and didn't - Got the order, checked, non of those sides were there - Me confused: Can you please check again for the aju sauce, bread, and horseradish? Waitress: Um, you can check yourself Me appalled: Those items aren't in the bag - Waitress goes to the back annoyed and comes back out with those items - - Me still appalled, takes the bag and proceed to head home to enjoy the meal with my family - I get home... and... there's no horseradish The kicker, the restaurant wasn't even busy, there weren't anybody in the waiting area. My visit was on October 4th 2024. I probably won't return because by posting this, my food will surely get spit on. I've never in my life received such horrendous service.

Jaky Y.

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Came on a Sunday for brunch with a reservation. When we made the reservation online, the only timeslots available were 10am or 1:30pm, so we opted for 10am. We ordered a linguini pesto pasta and the smoked salmon toast off their brunch menu. Both were good but nothing outstanding. Service needs a bit of work. After being seated, it took a while for someone to bring us water and menus, but very quickly after that, they stopped by again trying to take our order. When we stated we needed a few more minutes, they disappeared. We ended up flagging them down to take our order when they were bringing the table next to us their food. As we were leaving around 11:30am, we noticed that there were plenty of open tables and seating throughout the restaurant, so not sure why their online reservations were so limited.

Nikki T.

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Best service, ambiance and delicious authentic quality Italian dining experience. A classy, and modern romantic place to come on a date, double date or a classy family night. Nice leather booths, with a Frank Sinatra feel. Their cocktails are amazing also. Been coming here for 14 plus years, as we're big fans! It's always crowded and evening reservations are usually very limited. The managers have honored our requests when we called, as seats were limited and they accommodated us since it was my son's birthday! Thank you Westlake!

Aaa T.

Yelp
Great, friendly and helpful staff every time we come here for lunch. They are always packed at this location. The artichoke dip and crostini bread appetizer is delightfully tasty and a huge portion to share. We ordered a cup of clam chowder but it didn't look or taste anything like clam chowder. Won't be ordering this again. Bread and butter basket is always yummy, especially when you're starving and waiting for your appetizers and entrees! :0) The Lasagna was mediocre and salty. Not much of anything in there except sauce and some ground meat. :0( The Cobb Salad was tasty and fresh. I would order this again for sure! The chive dressing is delish too! I always ask for dressing on the side and I'm glad they gave me 2 nice servings of dressing! YAY! Grey Goose Lemon Drop Martini was so delightful, I ordered another one back to back. Ricardo made the excellent 1st one and unfortunately a different bartender made the 2nd martini and it was a huge disappointment. Be sure only to order this martini if Ricardo can make it for you, else give a backup drink. Friendly, helpful staff and always a clean, nice ambiance at this location. Thank You for the nice lunch! :0)

Donna L.

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We are never disappointed when we dine here. And we lucked out on our reservations. I had an open table reservation on a Saturday afternoon at 3:00pm. I happened to look at open table the day before and I quickly modified it to 5:30pm. We were able to have a couple of cocktails at the bar and voila our table was ready for the 6 of us. My lemon drop martini at the bar was excellent by the way. Our waiter was Gio. Very professional and accommodating. We were celebrating my husbands birthday. We ordered a ribeye, steak Ala Bruno, a prime rib dip sandwich, Dungeness crab Louie and a filet of sole. As I was sharing with my daughter, Our waiter was kind enough to split our two entrees. The photos I post don't do our meals justice. The steaks were cooked a perfect medium rare on the rare side - perfect. The bread was nice and warm - just how we like it. The fried calamari had a lot of tentacles which we Love! The pesto ravioli was perfect. There was a lot of crab pieces in my salad. My only complaint is the poor lighting in the booths. I could barely see my food. By the time my eyes adjusted to the lighting, we were finishing our meal. Our dessert for the birthday boy was so yummy. There was a cheesecake, a butter cake and a three beignets or malasadas. We really enjoyed everything with The chocolate and strawberry sauces, Westlake joes outdid themselves tonight. We couldn't be more pleased with the staff and food.

Ellen H.

Yelp
Close your eyes and think of your ultimate comfort food. Does it include many many carbs? Lots of cheese? Perhaps a big amount of garlic? Maybe it's not even food but a martini instead? If your comfort food hits all those categories then you can not find a more satisfying place to feast your tastebuds than Joe's. They have all your fave American Italian food. Tried and loved: garlic bread, arancini, eggplant parmigiana, spicy rigatoni, tiramisu. All delicious. Portions are huge so bring your appetite. Service is top notch. Beautiful retro architecture and interior. So why 4 stars? As a vegetarian, I can find options but I feel they could step it up a bit. The appetizer selection is great, the entrees feel a bit unfinished in that department. The eggplant parmigiana being the only option that can hold its own compared to its meaty counterparts. It can also get busy and loud, so if you're already hungry and it's a popular eating time, you might want to take yourself elsewhere before get hangry because it might take a while. The lounge area was confusing. We got hosted there by a host, but we saw other folks just stalking tables and snatching them up as soon as they became available. Not sure what the protocol is, not sure anyone knows. Parking can get a bit nuts as well.

Alicia W.

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Lived in the Bay Area all my life, but didn't try this spot until last yr. Ambiance: really great for date night or dinner with family! There are 3 different rooms with all different vibes: 1. Bar room - loud, busy, people constantly walking, tv with sports on 2. Dining room with fireplace - quietest room, great for family dinners. 3. Main room with view of the kitchen and liquor on the walls of the bar. Loud and somewhat busy room depending where you sit. Great for date night. Love the booths. Service: wait time is 1-1.5 hours. It's busy every single day. Service is great! I have never had a bad night here. Attentive and don't rush you out. Food generally takes 15-25 mins. You get bread and butter to start off Food: good variety. I dont normally eat American food, but this place is great all around. Must order: ravioli and calamari as sides. Filot minion was tender and cooked perfectly! Mash potatoes were creamy and so goood. Linguini was clams ka also really good here. Dessert: try the warm butter cake, pretty sweet, big portion, but must try! Parking: has a lot

Christine M.

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I've been coming here since I was a baby, and it has always been consistently good! Called in last minute on a football Sunday, and the hostess was able to seat us in the bar right away and squeeze us in. We loved the food and of course so glad that zanze's cheesecake has a permanent place on the menu.

Oliver C.

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My mom wanted a nice place to have lunch. We came in on a Thursday noon time. They were full. Luckily, there was one table for two at the bar/lounge area in front of the fireplace. I guess we should have not been surprised the restaurant was packed at noon on a Thursday. The service was very nice and friendly. I had the ribeye steak. It was fine. It was juicy but didn't have much flavor. My guess was that it wasn't seasoned enough. My mom got the pork chop with mushrooms. That was large, juicy and delicious. I enjoy Joe's. I like the service and the ambience. The food for me is a bit hit and miss, nothing objectionable, but sometimes underwhelming. In previous visits, I have enjoyed the lamb chops and many of the pasta dishes. Stick with those, and you should be satisfied.

Ellie S.

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This is a top tier restaurant! The food, the service, the ambiance are all incredible. It has a pretty classic Italian menu but everything comes out perfect every time. The restaurant is massive and has a retro/art deco feel inside. This is our family's celebration spot, we love coming here!

Briana H.

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We visited on Saturday evening and was told the wait was going to be roughly 20-25min. Luckily, we only waited about 5min. We were seated promptly and waited a few minutes for our server to greet us. Wedge salad: 9/10 one of the best I've tried and I DO NOT like blue cheese but wanted to try it as is. Caesar salad: 8/10 served with whole leaves and offered anchovies which was a bonus for us. Eggplant Parmesan: 6/10 was not served hot and is served a la cart. Pretty disappointing when you're charging over 25 dollars. Would have told my server right away but they did not do a table check until well after being served. Dessert-Butterscotch: 8/10 would have been 10/10 but the texture seemed grainy. Overall, not sure if we'd come back for what we paid. Total over $75

Bianca I.

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We've been here a few times now - for weekend brunch, lunch and dinner. The food here is always great. The best thing by far is the hamburger sandwich - never disappoints. The ambiance has a good vibe - it is always packed, good for large groups/celebrations. They also have a counter area which is good for just a couple people if you don't have a reservation.

Harry W.

Yelp
Fancy Mid-Century classic with excellent Italian-American fare, a cozy, sumptuous ambiance and a high level of service. There are a few "Original Joe's" in SF, SJ (same name, but unrelated) and in Marin, but this one here in Westlake/Daly City we know best. We've been here quite a few times now over the years. Our most recent occasion was to celebrate New Years. We were NOT disappointed! During the holidays, the dining areas are decorated with garland and Christmas lights down the aisles. So nice! Excellent personable outgoing friendly service in EVERY interaction with every one we met.. ensures your water glass is always full and completed dishes taken away, and that you have everything you need. Appetizers came out almost as soon as our order went in. First to arrive was the... Iceberg Wedge 5/5 The crunch! Tons of Bacon, blue cheese, egg,, blue cheese dressing.. best ever! Minestrone Soup - on point with plenty of veggies and a few beans in a tomato/veggie broth Our main entrees took a little longer (maybe 18 min) to come out than normal but were worth the wait! We were too busy yakking and relaxing anyways! Prime Rib 4.3/5 Juicy and thick and prepared the way you want it. For me, that's medium rare, with default sides of very creamy mashed potatoes and creamed spinach. Both of the sides were perfect. The core portion of the Prime rib itself was slightly tougher than expected, but I guess it's the luck of the draw as to what cut you get sometimes. In retrospect, I'll ask for an outside cut next time with more of that absolutely delectable crust. Can't eat it all?? This dish even as it was is about divine as a leftover can get 24-48 hours later! Be sure to ask for extra Au Jus to take home with any leftover portions! Cioppino 5.0/5.0 We saw this as a special on the menu and made sure to order it. The fish, shrimp, scallops and mussels were perfect. Superb in a hundred ways! What made this dish really special was the Broth with a bit of spicy zing that really made this dish sing! Spaghetti with Meatballs 4.7/5 On point with two absolutely huge meatballs, a meaty marinara sauce that tends toward the sweeter side. The meatballs are tasty, flavorful and tender, and smooth on the palate.. Original Joe's of Westlake is a great place for a semi-fancy 1950s-70s style night out but updated to modern culinary and service standards. We always try to come here whenever we can!

Jeff L.

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I didn't eat in the restaurant. My wife brought home left overs. I had two different left over pastas. The fettuccini alfredo one tasted just like Olive Garden. Top tier microwave pasta. I love it. So good. The spicy rigatoni is a stand out. It's so good! How do you make red sauce taste so good? Is the secret a ton of sugar?! It was fabulous.

Angela W.

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Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Great food!! But be prepared to wait - I recommenced making a reservation through OpenTable if you can. All the servers are very friendly and they check up on you throughout. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu and portions are big! Today we had the Shrimp Scampi and Spicy Rigatoni. Pasta was perfectly al dente and the sauce on both was creamy but not heavy. Must try their desserts! Especially their Warm Butter Cake! I've been here multiple times and I've never had a bad night here.