Original Joe's San Jose
$$ • Italian, Vegetarian
Hours:
301 S 1st St, San Jose
(408) 292-7030
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CONSUMERS BE-AWARE: It seems when you use a Debit card to pay for your meal. On Tuesday 02-27-24 my wife and I had dinner and the bill came to $108.12. We had Debit card with more than enough to pay for our dinner so we decided to use it. Which apparently was a mistake. Our server took the card and we waited and waited for him to return and he never did so my wife and I decided to leave. We were outside the restaurant and we were contacted by our server and a cashier stating we...read full review
Best Italian food and best steaks
Myself and some family members were looking for a restaurant for late night dinning and called O.J's . Even though it was 1/2hr till closing time they had no problem with the large order to dine in ..no rush ,very polite, food was fantastic!!!
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Hours
| Monday | 4 - 10PM |
| Tuesday | 4 - 10PM |
| Wednesday | 4 - 10PM |
| Thursday | 4 - 10PM |
| Friday | 4 - 11PM |
| Saturday | 4 - 11PM |
| Sunday | 4 - 10PM |
Original Joe's San Jose is a large restaurant in downtown San Jose with a dark ambiance and plenty of seating. The restaurant serves traditional Italian cuisine with generous portion sizes and prices to match. The service is generally good, with friendly waiters who are knowledgeable about the menu. It remains a friendly place where guests can watch meal prep from the counter. The seafood chowder continues to be a popular dish, and the nostalgic decor, featuring pictures from a bygone era, adds to its charm. The food may not be outstanding, but it is consistently good and fresh, with dishes like pesto pasta and chicken parmesan being particular standouts. Guests often enjoy the hearty Italian steakhouse atmosphere, and the raviolis are highly recommended. Many visitors consider it a great hangout spot for top-notch food, with some calling it their favorite steakhouse. Overall, Original Joe's San Jose offers a classic Bay Area dining experience, especially for those seeking a traditional Italian meal, whether dining alone or with friends.