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Original Joe's Westlake, Daly City, CA

Original Joe's Westlake

4.8
4.8
5073 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 116 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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
  • 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 5,073 people are saying

Original Joe's Westlake reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

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    Italian

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    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Original Joe's Westlake is a beloved dining spot, praised for its "wonderful" food and "fantastic" service. The atmosphere is "fun and exciting," offering "timeless Italian dishes" in a "retro environment." Known for its "delicious" prime rib and "must-have" butter cake, reservations are essential due to its popularity.
5,073 Reviews
  1. Barbara VIP

    San Francisco21 reviews

    3.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Very poor service. Waited a very long time for food, inquiring to our server twice. No cheese on my burger, broccolini was cold. 1st poor review ever :(

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  2. judy

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are huge fans. Have eaten there so many times. Our entire party said it was the best experience we’ve had in a long time

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  3. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Central Coast1 review

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time here and something was wrong that night. We sat at the table with no food for over an hour even though we ordered drinks/ apps and mains all at same time when server finally came to take order. When the food finally came most dishes were cold. Table next to us with different server sat after us and had food long before we did. Food quality also seemed off. Calamari was soaked in oil, fries were cold, salad came with anchovies even though we ordered w/o. We asked for a new salad due to allergies but they took the salad, removed the anchovies and returned the same salad almost immediately. We couldn’t eat the salad nor the apps. Disappointing to say the least.

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  4. Alann VIP

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We got seated right away with our reservation. Our servers were very polite and knowledgeable of the menu. My daughters ordered the Chicken Parmigiana and the Baked Lasagna. Both were excellent to their taste. My wife ordered the Joe’s Prime Rib Dip and I ordered their Roasted Prime Rib. Both were tender, juicy and delicious and were combined perfectly with the creamy spinach and mashed potatoes. We can never leave Joe’s without enjoying a warm butter cake with ice cream… no matter how full we are.

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  5. Kathy

    San Francisco9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this restaurant. The food, service, value and ambiance is always wonderful. We will be back!

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  6. Sally

    San Francisco9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was fabulous as usual..had been difficult to get a reservation so waited a week. Parking can be frustrating, but always worth a bit of inconvenience.

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  7. jaime

    Tahoe1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Need reservations well in advance, so plan ahead. But the food was well worth the wait.

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  8. Deborah Passanisi

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambience was fun and exciting. The food was delicious. Parking was difficult.

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  9. Steve VIP

    San Francisco11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great staff as I come to J's often..always top notch.

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  10. Victoria

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great birthday dinner everything was so tasty. Our service was on point and that butter cake was the best part!!! Love love loveee Original Joes Westlake !

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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 5073 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 116 times today
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
  • 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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