Original Joe's San Jose

4.2(2,673)

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Location & Hours

Address

301 S 1st St
San Jose, California 95113
United States

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Hours

Closed • Opens Today at 4:00 PM

Monday4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Tuesday4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Wednesday4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Thursday4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Friday4:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Saturday4:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Sunday4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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Contact Information

(408) 292-7030

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About Original Joe's San Jose

Burgers, bowls, poutine & more in a lively, relaxed restaurant & bar that has happy hour specials.

Price range: moderately priced

Google-sourced data last fetched on April 30, 2025.

4.2/5

Based on 2,673 reviews

Recent Reviews

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W S

a month ago

I arrived at Original Joe's, joining a colleague who had eaten here many times. For a Monday night, it was busy, which is a good sign. The place has traditional booth style seating and staff dressed v...

Chester Cunningham III

2 months ago

This is an example of a restaurant that is coasting along on an old reputation. Many people who visit here are longtime customers who do not realize that this place is no longer worth the price. The ...

Joshua Hsieh

2 months ago

A very great place for dinning. The service employee are very friendly and welcoming (Jennifer H). Drinks and Foods are also great that I rarely enjoy a delicious Sirloin as OJ served this evening. Lo...

Tere

4 months ago

Joe's is an old school Italian place. It's all dark woods and carpet, complete with a back room "hideout" a long kitchen bar and a sense of history that may have included some interesting business dea...

Paul Drew

a month ago

Delicious and filling. Every person at our table loved their food. The Prime Rib was out of control with some very potent horseradish.

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

The dining experience appears generally positive, with patrons appreciating the restaurant's food and convenient location, though some concerns about value and service have been raised. The restaurant seems to have a mix of loyal, long-term customers alongside newer visitors.

Customer Favorites

Prime Rib and pasta dishes (especially prawn pasta and spaghetti/ravioli) are particularly popular among diners. Sirloin is also noted as being a great option.

Atmosphere & Service

The restaurant has an old-school, traditional Italian-American ambiance, with booth seating and smartly dressed staff. Service is generally considered friendly and quick, though it can become slow when the restaurant gets busy.

Value & Quality

Prices are generally perceived as reasonable, but some customers feel the restaurant's quality doesn't justify the price. Portion sizes are generally considered generous.

Areas for Improvement

Some customers felt the food was mediocre and that the service could be improved, particularly regarding attentiveness and speed, especially during busier periods. Some dishes may require additional seasoning.

Recent Trends

Recent reviews show a mixed reception, with some customers still highly satisfied with the food and experience, while others believe the restaurant's quality has declined and is coasting on past reputation. The consistency of the service seems to be a recurring point of contention.