(408) 292-7030
301 S 1ST St
San Jose,
CA
95113
37.3313
-121.8871
Neighborhoods: Central San Jose, Central
What People Are Saying About Original Joe's Restaurant
The Editor
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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,…
03/23/09
NASTY!
by jewelrymom
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.
- Pros: ?
- Cons: Waiter sweating in my dinner?
01/16/09
Not for me
by MaggieD2
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...
10/22/07
REMODELED - AND STILL GREAT
by bobwhitlach
Joe's recently re-opened after being closed all summer for remodeling. Still the same great italian food with new booths, counter-tops and stools. Glad to have them back. Always fun.
- Cons: Always a wait during peak hours
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