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Original Joe's Westlake, Daly City, CA

Original Joe's Westlake

4.8
4.8
4993 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00

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Booked 112 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood 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 11:00–22:00 Fri 11:00–23:00 Sat 10:00–23:00 Sun 10:00–22:00
  • 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.
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 4,993 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

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Most Booked

  • Peninsula

    Italian

  • Peninsula

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Original Joe's Westlake offers "amazing service and delicious food," making it a beloved spot for locals. The restaurant's consistent quality and generous portions, like the "fantastic" butter cake and Veal Parmigiana, keep guests coming back, while the vibrant atmosphere and attentive staff create a truly memorable dining experience.
4,993 Reviews
  1. Rob

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a treat! Love it. Can’t go wrong with the ______.

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  2. Ilene

    VIP

    San Francisco

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Took family of 6 for early dinner....everything was superb from the veal scaloppine to the chicken marsala......thanks Westlake Joe's

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  3. Brad

    VIP

    San Francisco

    101 reviews

    5.0

    101 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great dining experience. We have been dining there since the 50’s. Never have we ever been disappointed.

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  4. Susann

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I had the breaded veal cutlets and mash potatoes which was excellent. My friend had the prime rib which he ordered med. rare. It was more rare than he preferred, but said it was good. Service was just okay. It took like 20 minutes to get our drinks and it wasn’t very busy at the time.

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  5. Dana

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had lunch today at 11:30. Service was wonderful, as always. So attentive. Food was delicious and so beautifully presented. All four of us ate all our food. It was so good. Beautiful day and good company and wonderful visit.

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  6. Anita

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent. Food was delicious. A happy day was had by all!!!

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  7. Dan

    VIP

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Did not have a good experience this last time we went. We were sat 30 minutes after our reservation time, and I felt like if I had not kept checking on the status of our table we would have been waiting much longer. It was so loud in the restaurant that I could not hear much of the conversation at our own table and our server gave us mediocre service. We had two birthdays we were celebrating and there was no acknowledgement. I would not recommend going for a special occasion.

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  8. Eileen

    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
    We love this Joe’s - welcoming Family feeling with music playing at a volume we appreciate to enjoy conversations. I wish every restaurant in San Francisco would emulate this. Food was, as usual, delicious and plentiful. Service by Edwardo and Staff was perfect. We’ve been coming here for over 50 years!!😊

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  9. Pam

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Original Joe's is consistently excellent from time of arrival, their service, and always excellent food.

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  10. Jeff

    VIP

    Atlanta

    52 reviews

    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I grew up on the wonderful place! Great to back and love the Modern update that preserved the original charm! The food and service simply can’t be topped. Awesome experience!

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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 4993 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00

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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.
  • Area
    Daly City
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri 11:00–23:00 Sat 10:00–23:00 Sun 10:00–22:00
  • 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, Takeaway, 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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