Original Joe's San Jose

301 S 1st St, San Jose, California 95113 USA

2,422 Reviews

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$$$

Pricey

Open Now

Fri 4p-11p

Independent
Credit Cards
Accepted
No Wifi

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“Tasty cuisine with a traditional San Francisco flair”

Established in 1956 by the Rocca Family, Original Joe's Restaurant in San Jose, California has been the cornerstone of an ever-changing downtown and the growth of Silicon Valley. Descended from the first Original Joe’s founded in 1937 in San Francisco, the San Jose Original Joe’s was the first San Francisco based restaurant to open in San Jose in the South San Francisco Bay Area now known world wide as the heart of Silicon Valley. Today Original Joe’s continues to serve its cuisine with a traditional San Francisco flair. Come on by for a taste of San Francisco in the heart of Silicon Valley in San Jose!

Reviewed by
Brooke A.

March 22, 2024

Original Joe's has been around for a long time, and there's a lot of fanfare over this restaurant. I really enjoyed my dinner here - solid portions, classic options, friendly staff. I didn't think... Read more

Reviewed by
Sunshinethu ..

April 04, 2024

I've wanted to try this iconic restaurant for some time. Today was finally the day. Unfortunately, it was not very impressive. Inside, it looks like an old style Italian restaurant straight out... Read more

Reviewed by
Marella M.

April 03, 2024

Location: centrally located and easy to find. Lots of nearby parking garages. Service: Not gonna lie, the wait was LONG, but it was exactly what they said it would be: 45-55min and we waited... Read more

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