Original Joe's Restaurant
(408) 292-7030
301 S 1ST St
San Jose,
CA
95113
37.3313
-121.8871
Neighborhood: Central
Last updated 6.25.09
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The Scene
The brown window coverings are nearly always drawn, creating a dimly lit ambience ideal for a martini or an intimate meal. There's no need to fight for one of the cozy, brown leather booths, because this is all the restaurant has. Only counter dwellers pass up the opportunity to sink into one of these sleepable, seating spots.
The Food
The menu includes nearly 100 choices of Italian-American cuisine. Customers can order everything from the sloppy tomato meatball sandwich on French bread to the chicken parmigiana. A few specialty items including the prime rib, roast pork and baked ham are served only on the weekends. And you can catch the clam chowder only on Fridays.
User Reviews
jewelrymom
March 23, 2009
I only gave it 1 star because 0 stars isn't an option. Don't bother. Years ago our family celebrated special events at Joe's, and years ago it as good. How long can a restaurant rest on it's laurels? Chef Boy-r-dee Ravioli, tough steaks, marinara straight from the can... not even the jar! And nothing beats a waiter with attitude, who could give a damn about serving you or EARNING his tip, dripping SWEAT off his brow onto your dinner plate!!!! Thanks but no thanks.
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MaggieD2
January 16, 2009
When I finally convinced my ex to take me to this place, I was unpleasantly surprised. There was nowhere to park, we had to wait for a table for over 45 minutes even though we had a reservation, the food was cold, and I had a very unpleasant experience at the table that the manager tried to solve by rolling his eyes and asking if we wanted to change tables- we had not complained up until that point...
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Anonymous
January 03, 2009
The area of town was being rejunvenated in July 2008 (when we were there), so it was a little hard to find Joe's through the scaffolding. But, don't give up - it's worth the search! This place has been around for years and has a very interesting history of once being a hangout for the San Francisco mob - there's a room upstairs that was used for meetings!! Read the menu - it has stories about the restaurant - and take a look at all the pictures on the walls - very cool! It's famous for a hash dish (it's great!!) - plain and simple, enjoyed by all, even the mobsters! Elegant ambiance, tuxedo-ed staff, excellent service, and great food! A little pricey, but that's the cost of notoriety! Really a fun place to eat!
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