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Original Joe's Westlake, Daly City, CA

Original Joe's Westlake

4.8
4.8
4943 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
11:30 PM

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Booked 112 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 4,943 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

NoiseModerate

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Original Joe's Westlake is celebrated for its "reliable quality meals" and "friendly staff." Guests rave about the "wonderfully delicious" food and the "festive atmosphere," making it ideal for both special occasions and casual dining. The "historic building" adds charm, and standout dishes include the butter cake and ribeye steak.
4,943 Reviews
  1. Lily

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    This was our second visit to Original Joe's, and it happened to be on a Sunday. This time, we sat on the other side of the restaurant, near the waiting area. The atmosphere felt cozier, with a fireplace adding a nice touch. Unfortunately, our experience this time didn’t match up to our first visit, when we sat in one of the booths closer to the kitchen. The service was noticeably less attentive, and it took quite some time for someone to take our order. The food also took a while to arrive. We ordered two ribeyes and one fish fillet. Unfortunately, the ribeyes were not cooked to our preferred doneness, so the server took them back to the kitchen. When one of the ribeyes returned, it was overcooked to the point of being dry, hard, and significantly smaller, almost like jerky. Overall, this visit was disappointing compared to our initial experience. Given the decline in service and food quality, we don’t plan on returning anytime soon.

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  2. Randall

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great celebration restaurant full of locals, not tourists.

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  3. Maria

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was great . Our waitress was excellent. She checked on us periodically and she was very friendly. Although at the tail end of our evening we decided to get one more drink at the bar area . My husband has left his beanie . He decide to stop by today and it seems the front desk said they didn’t see anything. Im requesting if they can check their video . The beanie is important to us . If someone can track it . Thank you

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  4. Matthew

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best atmosphere and food in Daly City, hands down.

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  5. John

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful as usual😋 we enjoy their food at least once a month

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  6. Diane

    VIP

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We go at least once a month! It’s best to make reservations. Always good people. Reminds me of the old San Francisco. Brought my grown son, who graduated from Lowell High School, there when he came to town. Brought back a lot of good memories for him. Diane S. San Francisco, CA

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  7. Anthony

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this spot. It’s my favorite of all the OJ’s. A fun environment, consistent food and service ans fair prices.

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  8. Ronnie

    VIP

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently great service and quality of menu items. Perfect day/night out in a wonderful dining setting

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  9. Gerard

    VIP

    Chicago

    162 reviews

    5.0

    162 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious choices: Joe's special, chicken pot pie, chicken tenders, and fish & chips were all delicious. Very good attentive service

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  10. David

    Hawaii

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, cool setting and staff are nice. Best restaurant in Daly City.

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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 4943 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 PM

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Booked 112 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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