Original Joe's in San Jose, California
Italian-American, Steakhouse • Classic supper club
301 S 1st St, San Jose, CA, 95113, US
What people say about Original Joe's
Nostalgia is clearly the driving factor behind the reviews of Original Joe’s because there are many comments about the dimly lit booths, the counter next to the kitchen, the huge serving sizes, and the older-style service, as well as the menu items. There are fans of the steaks, Joe’s Special, ravioli, antipasto, burgers, and seafood at the restaurant, and plenty of families continue coming here to celebrate birthdays or other occasions that they have been doing for many years. The food at the restaurant is certainly not to everyone’s liking because some say that certain sauces and sandwiches are boring, and the prices are high if nostalgia isn’t important to the customers. The service rates higher than the food.
About Original Joe's
Opened in downtown San Jose in 1956, Original Joe’s has stayed a family affair offering classic Italian-American comfort fare along with some steakhouse offerings. Its menu includes antipasti, sandwiches, seafood, pasta, chops, steaks, and the famous ground beef and spinach Joe’s Special served in the same retro dining room.
This is one of the most obvious options when a visitor is seeking a truly historic San Jose restaurant instead of an entirely new concept. The restaurant has both a bar counter where you can watch cooking and booths for family meals and celebrations.
One of the things that makes the current booking system unique is that the restaurant takes reservations for parties larger than seven, and smaller than six should join the waitlist. It is wise to find out this information beforehand to avoid waiting in line for a long time.
The portions are generally quite big, so sharing appetizers and planning for leftovers might be useful. Those diners visiting the place mostly for the history should still choose items that this restaurant is known for.
What to try at Original Joe's
- Prime Rib
- Spaghetti with Meat and Mushroom Sauce
- Meatball
- Garlic Bread
- Beef Ravioli
- Cheese Ravioli
- Chicken Parmigiana
- Chicken Piccata
- Prawns Scampi
- Rib Steak
- Tiramisu
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Restaurant location301 S 1st St, San Jose, CA, 95113, US
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