Little Original Joe's -- Marina

4.8 (118)

$30 and under

Italian

2301 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123-2609

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2 people

5 Jun 2025

19:00

Booked 49 times today

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Lively
Great for creative cocktails

Welcome to Little Original Joe's -- an Italian-American neighborhood eatery featuring pizza, pasta, and parmigiana in San Francisco's Marina neighborhood! Limited reservations are available for up to 6 guests -- we look forward to seeing you soon!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:30–22:00 Fri 11:30–23:00 Sat 10:30–23:00 Sun 10:30–22:00
Phone number
(415) 712-1895
Website
http://www.littleoriginaljoes.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
2301 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123-2609
Area
Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio
Parking details
None

What 118 people are saying

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

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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San Francisco
Italian

Review summary

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Little Original Joe's in Marina offers a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere with consistently attentive service. Known for its "perfectly crisp" zucchini fries and "delicious" pizzas, the menu features diverse, flavorful dishes like the "wonderful" Linguini with Clams and the "fabulous" French dip. While service is typically excellent, birthday acknowledgments could improve.

118 Reviews

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Andrew VIP
Wisconsin3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, timely service, lively atmosphere! Great neighborhood dining experience!
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Clifton VIP
San Francisco Bay Area11 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always the perfect place for lunch or dinner. Ambiance, food and service are the best in the city.
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Sharon VIP
San Francisco Bay Area31 reviews
4.0
Dined on 28 May 2025
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 Francisco Bay Area4 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 Francisco Bay Area5 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 Francisco Bay Area24 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 Francisco Bay Area8 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 Francisco Bay Area4 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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Little Original Joe's -- Marina is rated 4.8 stars by 118 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

5 Jun 2025

19:00

Booked 49 times today

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2301 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123-2609

Additional information

Area
Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:30–22:00 Fri 11:30–23:00 Sat 10:30–23:00 Sun 10:30–22:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None

Website
http://www.littleoriginaljoes.com/
Phone number
(415) 712-1895

Little Original Joe's -- Marina

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