About our rating systemThis San Francisco institution claims it has served everyone from “the head politician to the head prostitute”—presumably not at the same time, though you never know. Founded by Tony Rodin in 1937, during the Great Depression, the restaurant is now run by his grandkids, John Duggan and his sister Elena, and they haven’t changed it much. The menu still features a large selection of typical Italian comfort food in generous portion sizes, and at reasonable prices in vintage surroundings. By the way, this is not quite the original “Original Joe’s”: That one was located in the Tenderloin from 1937 until it was destroyed by fire in 2007. The current Original Joe’s opened in North Beach in 2012, and their loyal clientele followed. Once you’ve had the Parmigiana here, you’ll understand why.
San Francisco› Restaurant
Original Joe’s
601 Union Street (at Stockton St)
Our Rating
Neighborhood
North Beach/Telegraph Hill
Hours
Mon–Fri 11:30am–10pm, Sat–Sun 10am–10pm
Transportation
Bus: 30, 41, or 45
Phone
415/775-4877
Prices
Main courses $11–$44
Cuisine Type
Italian
Web site
Original Joe’s
Neighborhood
North Beach/Telegraph Hill
Hours
Mon–Fri 11:30am–10pm, Sat–Sun 10am–10pm
Transportation
Bus: 30, 41, or 45
Phone
415/775-4877
Prices
Main courses $11–$44
Cuisine Type
Italian
Web site
Original Joe’s
Map
601 Union Street San FranciscoNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
