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Original Joe's Westlake, Daly City, CA

Original Joe's Westlake

4.8
4.8
5038 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 114 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
After a two-year closure, Original Joe's, San Francisco’s quintessential Italian-American dining destination, revitalized iconic Daly City institution Joe’s of Westlake, and reintroduced it into the community as Original Joe’s Westlake. An anchor of Daly City from 1956 to 2014, Original Joe’s Westlake underwent an extensive two-year renovation, complete with a front-to-back interior remodel, including the kitchen and all dining spaces, and an exterior and landscaping overhaul. Following the Original Joe’s tradition, Westlake continues to prepare unpretentious, old-school Italian-American fare in an open kitchen for all to see. The menu is carefully crafted to reflect a past-meets-present hybrid of what Joe’s of Westlake used to be and what Original Joe’s Westlake is today.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (650) 755-7400
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Jesus Escobar
  • Private party facilities
    Evoking the spirit of the original Joe’s of Westlake, the newly renovated restaurant transports guests to Westlake circa 1960. Boasting Sputnik lighting, terrazzo flooring and redwood accents throughout, Original Joe’s Westlake elicits mid-century America in the likes of Palm Springs, Beverly Hills and Las Vegas. The newly reimagined Cascade Room features show-stopping pimento orange banquettes, and offers a variety of options for large gatherings—from private rehearsal dinners and memorial receptions, to smaller non-private family dinners, class reunions and birthday celebrations. With beautiful custom sliding doors, the Cascade Room can be divided in half, creating two fully private event spaces, accommodating up to 50 guests each.
  • Neighborhood
    Daly City
  • Cross street
    John Daly and Lake Merced Blvd.
  • Parking details
    Two free parking lots available
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 5,038 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Peninsula

    Italian

  • Peninsula

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Original Joe's Westlake offers an "absolutely fantastic experience" with "fresh, flavorful" dishes and "incredibly attentive" staff. With a "welcoming family feeling," it's perfect for gatherings and celebrations. The ambiance is "warm and inviting," capturing a "vintage vibe" with "delicious" food and "outstanding" service. A "timeless classic."

5,038 Reviews
  1. Richard

    VIP

    San Francisco

    60 reviews

    5.0

    60 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always have an outstanding time at Joes. Laura is an amazing server. Will be back soon

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  2. Eileen

    VIP

    San Francisco

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cory made our lunch date perfect! Food was delicious!

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  3. Eva

    VIP

    San Francisco

    44 reviews

    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My friends and I reserved this Birthday Lunch Celebration through Open Table. Website is easy to use, very convenient. We requested for a table by the window, and the restaurant obliged. We love Original Joe’s in Westlake. We eat here all the time. Our server was very friendly and took care of us. We ordered Fried Calamari as appetizer, Beets Salads, Clam Chowder, Chicken Salad Wrap, and the Tiramisu for dessert. All are delicious! Did I say we love this restaurant? We will be back soon!

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  4. Tad

    VIP

    San Francisco

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always good food and service. And excellent martinis!

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  5. KathieA

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loves Joe’s! Food is always great… all the waiters are friendly and professional! The hostess’s are always great!

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  6. good2eat4doms

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great. Quick service and polite servers.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The nostalgia is on point at this iconic restaurant. We loved every bite of our food and appreciate the care that goes into making every diner feel welcoming and comfortable!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food took really long to come out. But was amazing when it did. Reservations were at 630 order placed by 635 but food came out at 725.

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  9. Theresa

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was so delicious- lamb chops and prime rib cooked as requested . Dessert was the way to end a meal - cheesecake and Joe’s sundae. Couldn’t ask for more.

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  10. Margo

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    If you want a restaurant with lots of choices, great staff and quality food, Original Joes at Westlake, Daly City, is for you. The place was busy on a Monday at lunchtime. As with many restaurants these days, the prices have gone up. We were three and ordered Fish and Chips, Chicken Parm and a Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato Avocado sandwich. The Fish was good, but fries were not hot. Chicken Parm was very good. BLTA was pricey and just OK with lots of BLTA, but on bread that was only lightly toasted and cold. Came with a very nice side salad, however.

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FAQs

Original Joe's Westlake offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 755-7400.

Original Joe's Westlake is rated 4.8 stars by 5038 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 114 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Original Joe's Westlake

11 Glenwood Avenue, Daly City, CA 94015

Additional information

  • Cross street
    John Daly and Lake Merced Blvd.
  • Neighborhood
    Daly City
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Two free parking lots available
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jesus Escobar
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (650) 755-7400
  • Private party facilities
    Evoking the spirit of the original Joe’s of Westlake, the newly renovated restaurant transports guests to Westlake circa 1960. Boasting Sputnik lighting, terrazzo flooring and redwood accents throughout, Original Joe’s Westlake elicits mid-century America in the likes of Palm Springs, Beverly Hills and Las Vegas. The newly reimagined Cascade Room features show-stopping pimento orange banquettes, and offers a variety of options for large gatherings—from private rehearsal dinners and memorial receptions, to smaller non-private family dinners, class reunions and birthday celebrations. With beautiful custom sliding doors, the Cascade Room can be divided in half, creating two fully private event spaces, accommodating up to 50 guests each.
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