Original Joe's

601 Union St, San Francisco
(415) 775-4877

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Roasted Prime Rib with Mashed Potatoes
House Made Fettuccine Alfredo
Risotto Special of the Day
Joe's Eggplant Parmigiana
Joe's House Made Ravioli
Warm Italian Jelly Donuts
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Spaghetti & Meatballs
Dungeness Crab Louie
Spaghetti Carbonara

Menu

Chilled Starters
Caesar Salad
Whole leaf romaine, house-made croutons, anchovy, parmesan
House Salad
Mixed greens, cucumbers, carrots, kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, Italian vinaigrette.
Caprese Salad
Heirloom tomatoes, mozzarella di bufala, fresh basil, balsamic, olive oil
Jumbo Prawn Cocktail
Accompanied with cocktail sauce
Beef Carpaccio
Thinly sliced filet of beef, arugula, olive oil, lemon, crispy capers, parmesan
Prosciutto & Burrata
Arugula, grilled sourdough crostini
Dungeness Crab Cocktal
Accompanied with cocktail sauce
Antipasto
Sliced cured meats, assorted cheeses, caramelized onion marmalade, whole grain mustard, castelvetrano olives, grilled sourdough crostini

Hot Starters
Joe's Meatballs
Whipped ricotta, parmesan,grilled sourdough crostini
Arancini
Crispy risotto balls stuffed with mozzarella cheese, signature marinara sauce, parmesan
Garlic Bread
Parmesan cheese & parsley
Minestrone Soup
New England Clam Chowder
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Toasted sourdough crostini
Fried Calamari
House made tartar & cocktail sauce
Dungness Crab Cake
Arugula salad, summer corn, house-made spicy aioli.
Fritto Misto
Lightly fried calamari, rock shrimp, lemon, olives, fennel, assorted vegetables, house made spicy aioli

Sandwiches
Joe's Famous Hamburger Sandwich
Sourdough roll
Prime Rib Dip
Thinly sliced roasted prime rib on a French roll, au jus, creamy horseradish sauce

Entrée Salad
Joe's Italian Chopped
Romaine, radicchio, salami, cucumbers, bell peppers, tomatoes, garbonzo beans, pepperoncini, fennel, olives, provolone cheese, parmesan cheese, Italian vinaigrette
Classic Cobb
Romaine, grilled chicken, chopped bacon, grated egg, tomatoes, avocado, blue cheese crumbles, Italian vinaigrette.
Chicken Caesar
Romaine, grilled chicken, house-made croutons, parmesan, caesar dressing.
Dungeness Crab Louie
Romaine, dungness crab, avocado, cherry tomatoes, hard-boiled egg, cucumbers, black olives, louie dressing

Steaks and Chops
Roasted Prime Rib
creamed spinach, mashed potatoes, horseradish sauce, au jus
Steak Ala Bruno (10 oz)
New York (14 oz)
Lamb Chops (4)
salsa verde
Bone-In Ribeye (25 oz)
Filet Mignon (8 oz)
Pork Chop
Roasted tomato-olive compote

Seafood
Filet of Sole Piccata
Capers, shallots, garlic, lemon, and white wine
Joe's Filet of Sole
Egg dipped, pan seared, and house-made tartar sauce
Charbroiled Salmon
Lemon beurre blanc
Golden Fried Prawns
House-made tartar sauce
Pan Seared Halibut
Tomato basil salad

Veal
Veal Piccata
Capers, shallots, garlic, lemon, white wine
Veal Parmigiana
Lightly breaded, signature marinara sauce, monterey jack cheese
Veal Milanese
Lightly breaded, pan seared, arugula salad
Veal Marsala
Mushrooms, shallots, garlic, marsala wine
Veal Scallopini Sauté
Tomatoes, mushrooms, shallots, garlic, white wine

Chicken
Chicken Piccata
Capers, shallots, garlic, lemon, white wine
Chicken Parmigiana
Lightly breaded, signature marinara sauce, monterey jack cheese
Chicken Milanese
Lightly breaded, pan seared, arugula salad
Chicken Marsala
Mushrooms, shallots, garlic, marsala wine
Pan Roasted Half Chicken
Meyer lemon-tarragon pan jus
Chicken Scallopini Sauté
Tomatoes, mushrooms, shallots, garlic, white wine

Pasta
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Classic meat sauce, parmesan cheese
Shrimp Scampi
Linguine, tomatoes, garlic, cream, white wine
Joe's House Made Ravioli
Beef & spinach filled, classic meat sauce, parmesan cheese
Spicy Rigatoni
Signature marinara sauce, vodka, cream, red pepper flakes
Fettuccine Alfredo
Spaghetti Carbonara
Pancelta, egg yolk, cream, pecorino romano.
Linguini Pesto
Contains walnuts
Spaghetti
Classic meat sauce and parmesan cheese.
Linguine and Clams
White wine, garlic, cream

House Specialties
Joe's Eggplant Parmigiana
Thinly sliced, lightly fried eggplant, signature marinara sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan cheese
Eggplant Parmigiana
thinly sliced, lightly fried eggplant, signature marinara sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan
Baked Lasagna
Layers of pasta, classic meat sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan cheese
Joe's Special
Signature scramble of ground beef, spinach, onions, eggs
Red Wine Braised Short Rib
Potato puree, glazed carrots, crispy shallots, fresh shaved horseradish
Risotto with Seared Scallops
Spring risotto with asparagus, parmesan, lemon, mint
Cioppino
Cod, clams, mussels, dungeness crab, shrimp, calamari, tomato-fennel brodetto, grilled sourdough crostini

Sides
Joe's House Made Ravioli (Side)
Beef & spinach filled, classic meat sauce, parmesan
Mashed Potatoes (Side)
Spaghetti (Side)
Classic meat sauce, parmesan
Creamed Spinach (Side)
Seasonal Vegetable (Side)
Sautéed Spinach (Side)
French Fries (Side)

Desserts
Joe's Warm Butter Cake
Cream cheese, chocolate sauce, vanilla gelato, berries
House-Made Tiramisu
Espresso-soaked sponge cake, layered with mascarpone
Lemon Cake
Layered with mascarpone, marinated strawberries
Bombolini
Warm Italian doughnuts, cinnamon sugar-dusted, dipping sauces
Flourless Chocolate Cake
Peanut praline

Brunch
Breakfast Burrito
scrambled eggs, hash browns, ham, sausage, bacon, green chilies, green onion, American cheese, cheddar cheese, Monterey jack cheese
Brunch Burger
joe's hamburger patty, fried egg, bacon, cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, brioche bun
Fresh Fruit Salad
honeydew, cantaloupe, grapes, strawberry, pineapple
Traditional Eggs Benedict
poached egg, english muffin, canadian bacon, hollandaise sauce, home fries
Huevos Rancheros
three eggs over easy, cor tortillas, avocado, roasted tomato salsa, queso fresco, cilantro, sour cream, pico de gallo, refried beans
Waffle Bowl
whipped cream, fresh berries, syrup
Poached Easy
Rise & Grind Breakfast Sandwich
two eggs over easy, bacon, american cheese, spicy aioli, toasted brioche bun
Fried Egg
Over Medium
Scrambled
Chorizo Scramble Bowl
tomatoes, peppers, onions, cheddar cheese, crispy tortilla strips
Yogurt & Granola Bowl
greek yogurt, granola, fresh berries, honey
Avocado Toast
olive oil, sea salt, lemon, chili flakes, arugula salad
Dungeness Crab Omelette
avocado, monterey jack cheese, sour cream, chives
Poached Hard
Over Easy
Over Hard
Hardboiled
Crab Cake Benedict
crab cake, poached egg, english muffin, sautéed spinach, hollandaise sauce, home fries

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Recent Reviews

What a splendid afternoon! Five of us in a cozy and comfortable booth. Cocktails, Arancini, Fritto Misto, Crabcake, and Meatballs got us started. Each delicious on its own. More delicious when shared. Scallop Risotto, Joe's Famous Hamburger, Crab Louie, Prime Rib Sandwich, and Caesar Salad, all outstanding. Followed everything with coffee and shared Warm Butter Cake. Service was attentive, but not hovering from assistants, food runners, and our excellent waiter.  Waters...
November 2025
I expected the food to be good, but not exceptional, but we were blown away! The restaurant is beautiful. We had the crab cake for an appetizer, which was delicious! My filet mignon was perfect. We aren't usually dessert people because we never have room, but we decided to split the Joe's sundae, and it was also perfect! I can't wait to go back.
November 2025
I like to get to Joe's about once a month and it never disappoints. last night I had the "dirty Saltimbocca", and it was delicious. My side of creamed spinach seemed very generous, but at the completion of the meal, the bowl was empty. We had stable in the back corner, which I will seek in the future. We're approaching 80 and the noise level mid-room makes it hard for old timers to have a conversation. Our water was a pro, so service also gets the higher marks.
November 2025

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Original Joe's

601 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 775-4877