Little Original Joe's -- Marina

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

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   Sharon VIP

   San Francisco31 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   A Must-Visit in the Marina! Original Joe's in the Marina has become my go-to spot, and every visit reaffirms why I love it so much. The atmosphere is lively without being overwhelming, and the service is consistently warm and attentive. But the real star here? The food. I always—always—go for the Mile High Signature dish zucchini fries. It's my absolute favorite. I devour the entire plate every time, and I have no shame about it. The zucchini fries are perfectly crisp and flavor fully fried. This visit, I branched out a bit and tried a variety of dishes, and every single one impressed: Linguini with Clams: While the portion was on the smaller side, it was bursting with flavor. The clams were fresh and perfectly cooked. Special Salad of the Day: So fresh and vibrant. A great way to start the meal. Hamburger with Fries: Cooked perfectly medium rare, just as ordered. The fries were crispy and not at all greasy—exactly how they should be. Chinese Chicken Salad: This one surprised me! So much flavor, great texture, and the wonton strips added the perfect crunch. Spicy Mike Pizza: If you like a little heat, this is your pizza. Jalapeños, pepperoni, and a bold tomato sauce make it a standout. Chicken Caesar Salad: A classic done right. Fresh greens, savory dressing, and well-seasoned grilled chicken. This place never misses. Whether you're craving something hearty, fresh, spicy, or classic—Original Joe’s delivers every time. Can’t wait to go back (and yes, the zucchini fries will be all mine)!
   

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   Nicole

   San Francisco3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 25 May 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Had a great time celebrating my birthday with my family. Can’t wait to go back!
   

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   John VIP

   San Francisco4 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 24 May 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Nice ambience. Services was great. Appetizers and salads were great, but entrees are subpar, don’t waste money on pastas as you can probably make it better at home.
   

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   Christine

   San Francisco24 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 22 May 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   It would be nice if they gave the dessert for free if we are celebrating a birthday as I indicated in my reservation and reiterated to the server.
   

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   Teri

   Orange County8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 20 May 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   There are so many things to choose from and they all sound amazing. Everything we chose was outstanding, from the drinks to the food. We will return!
   

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   Michelle VIP

   San Francisco8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 19 May 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Exceptional in every way. Very large portions so good value for the money we especially loved the Caesar salad with salmon on top. Delicious zucchini fries loved all the pasta dishes, including the vodka sauce. Perfect place for a large group. Delicious pizza although asked to add pesto sauce or tomato sauce to the Barada cheese and tomato pizza. Our waiter was excellent. The food came out promptly and we were on a time crunch to get to a graduation. The table was waiting and ready for us when we arrived a delicious and memorable evening.
   

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   Philip VIP

   San Francisco4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 17 May 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It is such a great spot! The food is flavorful and presented beautifully! I loved the crab Benedict and also the LOJ black cherry spritz!
   

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   monica

   New York City2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 16 May 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Happy to finally get to try this spot! The decor is beautiful, light, vibrant, and airy. The zucchini fries and the butter cake were to die for! Great way to bookend a delicious meal.
   

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   Morgan VIP

   San Francisco1 review

   3.0

   Dined on 15 May 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 5

   Took my mom here today for lunch for her birthday. A very beautiful venue! Love the attention to details from the plates, to glassware, to the fun striped straws! Food is on the pricey side for lunch, but very tasty! Our server was nice and attentive! The only downside is that that I did put in the reservation that it was a birthday and it was not acknowledged! It was a little awkward watching the tables surrounding us get birthday desserts and acknowledgments while my mom’s birthday was not acknowledged at all! Communication from the host stand to the service staff could be improved to avoid disappointment on special occasions! Also wanted to shoutout the bussers are very impressive with how attentive they were with clearing, water refills, and resetting tables so quickly! A nice addition to the Original Joe’s franchise that just needs a few tweaks to live up to the company reputation!
   

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    Maggie VIP

    San Francisco57 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3

    We had a wonderful lunch at Little Original Joe’s! Service was impeccable, thank you! Food was excellent. We had the shaved Brussels sprouts salad and our friends had the chop salad. Both were fabulous. Our pizza was awesome and their French dip was worth raving about. A few cocktails and some wine…we had a ton of fun!
    

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