Original Joe's Menu

Welcome to Original Joe's, a beloved Italian-American restaurant nestled in the heart of San Francisco's North Beach. Established in 1937, this cherished institution has been delighting guests with its authentic cuisine for generations.

Original Joe’s boasts an extensive menu that includes standout dishes such as the iconic Spicy Rigatoni and expertly grilled New York steaks, both of which have garnered rave reviews from diners. The atmosphere is inviting, with a warm, attentive staff that enhances the dining experience.

From delectable pastas to mouthwatering desserts like the warm butter cake, each dish is a testament to culinary excellence. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply craving quality Italian fare, Original Joe’s awaits with its rich history and flavors that will satisfy any appetite.

Join us at 601 Union St for food that leaves lasting impressions!

Golden Fried Prawns

Jumbo prawns are dipped in egg, flour and panko, then deep fried to a golden brown. Served with Housemade cocktail and tartar sauce and a fresh lemon wedge.

US$30.95

Charbroiled Salmon

An 8oz filet of salmon char-broiled to a tender medium rare. Topped with lemon beurre blanc and a chive garnish, served with a fresh lemon wedge

US$33.95

Filet Of Sole Piccata

Sole filets are lightly dusted with flour and sauteed in olive oil until golden brown. Minced shallots and capers are added, along with white wine and lemon to finish the cooking process. The fish is seasoned with lemon and chives and butter is emulsified into the sauce to finish the dish

US$33.95

Joe's Filet Of Sole

A filet of sole egg batter dipped and pan seared to a golden brown. Served with Housemade Tartar Sauce and a fresh lemon wedge

US$33.95

Chicken Scallopini Saute

tomatoes, mushrooms, shallots, garlic, white wine

US$34.95

Chicken Marsala

mushrooms, shallots, garlic, marsala wine

US$34.95

Chicken Parmigiana

A chicken cutlet is dipped in egg and flour, and parmesan breadcrumbs. Seared golden brown, finished with our signature marinara sauce, melted monterey jack and garnished with parsley.

US$36.95

Chicken Milanese

lightly breaded, pan seared, arugula salad, parmesan

US$34.95

Chicken Piccata

Chicken medallions are lightly dusted with flour and sauteed in olive oil until golden brown. Minced shallots, garlic, and capers are added, along with white wine and lemon to finish the cooking process. The chicken is seasoned with lemon and parsley and butter is emulsified into the sauce to finish the dish

US$34.95

Classic Cobb

Chopped romaine lettuce topped with hearty rows of hard-boiled egg, tomatoes, avocado, bacon, chicken breast, blue cheese, and chives, served with Italian dressing.

US$21.95

Dungeness Crab Louie

A traditional seafood salad with chopped romaine lettuce topped with 4oz of Dungeness crab meat, accompanied by a hard-boiled egg, tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, and olives. Served with Thousand Island Dressing.

US$36.95

Chicken Caesar

The Chicken Caesar is chopped romaine and housemade croutons tossed in our Caesar dressing (anchovy) topped with chopped chicken breast, then garnished with Parmesan cheese.

US$19.95

Joe's Italian Chopped

An Original Joe's classic! A mixture of romaine and radicchio lettuce tossed with pepperoncini, olives, cherry tomatoes, garbanzo beans, fennel, red bell pepper, cucumber, provolone, parmesan, and salami. Served with Italian dressing.

US$19.95

Crispy Parmesan Chicken & Arugula

Chicken cutlet with parmesan breadcrumbs, topped with arugula, cherry tomatoes, parmesan, and a lemon olive oil vinaigrette.

US$27.95

Joe's Prime Rib Dip

Thinly sliced tender prime rib layered into a buttery soft roll served with sides of creamy horseradish sauce and au jus.

US$27.95

Eggplant Parmigiana

Thinly sliced eggplant, lightly battered and fried, layered with marinara sauce, ricotta, mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.

US$26.95

Joe's Famous Hamburger Sandwich

One of our top sellers and locally famous! Diced onions mixed into a 12oz beef patty griddled to your desired temperature and served on Boudin's sourdough.

US$22.95

Joe's Special

A Taylor Street classic! A generous portion of eggs scrambled with ground beef, onions and spinach. Topping off with a pile of sauteed mushrooms is highly recommended!

US$22.95

Baked Lasagna

Thin sheets of Housemade pasta layered with classic meat sauce, ricotta, mozzarella and parmesan cheeses, basil and parsley.

US$26.95

Linguini & Clams

white wine, garlic, cream

US$29.95

Joe's House Made Ravioli

Original Joe's Signature! Our unique beef and spinach blend stuffs our housemade ravioli, served with our classic meat sauce and garnished with parsley and parmesan.

US$24.95

Spaghetti & Meatballs

Our classic spaghetti dish served with three housemade meatballs

US$24.95

Build Your Own Pasta

Get creative and build your own pasta!

US$24.95

Fettuccini Alfredo

Fettuccini pasta with creamy Housemade Alfredo sauce, garnished with parmesan and parsley. Extra delicious when you add chicken breast!

US$23.95

Linguini Pesto

Linguini pasta with creamy Housemade pesto sauce, garnished with parmesan and parsley.

US$23.95

Shrimp Scampi

Linguini pasta in a creamy lemon white wine sauce tossed with cherry tomatoes, chili flakes and sauteed prawns

US$28.95

Spicy Rigatoni

A classic Italian-American pasta preparation with tomato, cream, vodka, and Calabrian chili flakes. The intense flavor of the vodka complements the acidity of the tomatoes. The richness of the heavy cream brings everything together. The spicy kick from the chilis brings a little excitement to the dish.

US$29.95

17 Layer Cake

Chocolate-chambord mousse, espresso buttercream.

US$14.00

Bombolini

warm italian donuts, cinnamon-sugar dusted, raspberry and chocolate dipping sauces

US$14.00

House Made Tiramisu

Espresso-soaked sponge cake, layered with marscapone.

US$14.00

Zanze's Cheesecake

Sweet cream, mixed berries, graham cracker crumble.

US$14.00

Butter Cake

cream cheese, chocolate sauce, vanilla gelato, berries

US$14.00

Iceberg Wedge

Half a head of iceberg lettuce, cut into 2 wedges, covered with blue cheese dressing, and then topped with blue cheese crumbles, grated hard-boiled egg, bacon, cherry tomatoes, and chives.

US$16.95

Prosciutto & Burrata

Beautiful, thinly sliced prosciutto and creamy burrata cheese are served with fresh baby arugula, grilled sourdough crostinis, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and a sprinkle of cracked black pepper.

US$23.95

House Salad

The House Salad has chopped romaine and radicchio, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, kalamata olives, radishes, and shredded carrots tossed with our housemade Italian vinaigrette.

US$14.95

Caesar Salad

The Caesar Salad features whole-leaf romaine hearts and house-made croutons (butter, garlic, and olive oil) tossed in our Caesar dressing (anchovy) and garnished with parmesan cheese and anchovies.

US$16.95

Caprese

Heirloom tomatoes and imported Italian buffalo milk mozzarella are garnished simply with sea salt, extra virgin olive oil, aged balsamic vinegar, and basil.

US$19.95

Roasted Beet Salad

Mixed Greens, roasted beets, goat cheese, candied walnuts, champagne vinaigrette.

US$16.95

Jumbo Prawn Cocktail

4 jumbo prawns served chilled over iceberg lettuce with a side of our housemade cocktail sauce.

US$23.95

Dungeness Crab Cocktail

A San Francisco classic! 4 ounces of chilled Dungeness crabmeat served over iceberg lettuce with a side of our housemade cocktail sauce

US$32.95

Side Creamed Spinach

US$10.95

Side Ravioli

Original Joe's Signature! Our unique beef and spinach blend stuffs our housemade ravioli, served with our classic meat sauce and garnished with parsley and parmesan.

US$10.95

Side French Fries

US$8.95

Side Spaghetti

Served with Meat Sauce, garnished with parsley and parmesan cheese.

US$9.95

Side Sauteed Spinach

US$10.95

Side Mashed Potatoes

Butter, chives

US$9.95

Side Seasonal Vegetable

US$10.95

24 Oz Porterhouse Steak

US$64.95

Lamb Chops

mint salsa verde

US$46.95

10oz Steak Ala Bruno

10oz Flat Iron Steak marinated with garlic and rosemary.

US$36.95

8oz Filet Mignon

Filet Mignon comes from the small end of the tenderloin and is extremely tender. The filet is best for people that prefer a soft texture to their steaks

US$56.95

Roasted Prime Rib

A generous 20oz serving of certified angus beef cooked medium rare unless otherwise specified. Served with sides of creamed spinach and mashed potatoes as well as horseradish and au jus.

US$49.95

14oz New York

The New York Strip is cut from a tender part of the short loin and is well marbled, full bodied and rich with beefy flavor.

US$56.95

Pork Chop

roasted apple compote

US$32.95

16 Oz Ribeye Steak

US$55.95

Calamari

Calamari tubes and tentacles, battered and deep fried to perfection. Served with a wedge of lemon, Cocktail and Tartar sauces for dipping.

US$23.95

Joe's Meatballs

Joe's famous housemade meatballs, a mix of ground beef, veal, and pork, are served on top of whipped ricotta in marinara sauce and a grilled sourdough crostini.

US$18.95

Dungeness Crab Cake

Our house-made crab cake with 4 ounces of dungeness crab served with a lemon aioli over a fennel and arugula salad.

US$25.95

Garlic Bread

San Francisco's famous Boudin sourdough bread, brushed with garlic butter and toasted, garnished with parmigiano reggiano and parsley.

US$11.95

Arancini

Tomato and risotto croquettes, stuffed with cheese and herbs, served over marinara sauce.

US$16.95

Fritto Misto

Calamari, rock shrimp, vegetables, and olives are battered and deep-fried to perfection. They are served with a wedge of lemon and spicy aioli for dipping.

US$22.95

Corned Beef Hash

Potatoes, two eggs over easy, chives

US$19.00

Brunch Burrito

scrambled eggs, hash browns, ham, sausage, bacon, green onion, green chilies, american, cheddar & monterey jack cheeses

US$16.00

Huevos Rancheros

three eggs over easy, corn tortillas, avocado, roasted tomato salsa, queso fresco, cilantro, sour cream, pico de gallo, refried beans

US$17.00

Small Fresh Fruit Salad

US$4.50

Brunch Burger

joe’s hamburger patty, fried egg, bacon, cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, toasted brioche bun, french fries

US$17.00

Avocado Toast

Olive oil, sea salt, lemon, grated hardboiled egg, everything bagel seasoning, arugula salad.

US$15.00

Large Fresh Fruit Salad

US$9.00

Belgian Waffle

whipped cream, fresh berries, vermont maple syrup

US$14.00

Veal Milanese

lightly breaded, pan seared, arugula salad, parmesan

US$38.95

Veal Piccata

Veal medallions are lightly dusted with flour and sauteed in olive oil until golden brown. Minced shallots, garlic, and capers are added, along with white wine and lemon to finish the cooking process. The veal is seasoned with lemon and parsley and butter is emulsified into the sauce to finish the dish

US$38.95

Veal Marsala

mushrooms, shallots, garlic, marsala wine

US$38.95

Veal Scallopini Saute

tomatoes, mushrooms, shallots, garlic, white wine

US$38.95

Veal Parmigiana

A veal cutlet is dipped in egg and flour, and parmesan breadcrumbs. Seared golden brown, finished with our signature marinara sauce, melted monterey jack and garnished with parsley.

US$40.95

Minestrone Bowl

A classic Italian soup, our Minestrone is a hearty vegetable soup with lentils, pinto beans, and tubetti pasta.

US$9.95

New England Clam Chowder Bowl

A traditional New England style chowder; chopped clams, bacon, and potatoes with some diced veggies in a cream based broth.

US$9.95

New England Clam Chowder Cup

A traditional New England style chowder; chopped clams, bacon, and potatoes with some diced veggies in a cream based broth.

US$7.95

Minestrone Cup

A classic Italian soup, our Minestrone is a hearty vegetable soup with lentils, pinto beans, and tubetti pasta.

US$7.95

Marinara Sauce (V)

Serves 8. 1 quart. Vegetarian.

US$14.00

Minestrone Or Clam Chowder

Serves 3. 1 quart.

US$12.00

Mashed Potatoes

Serves 20.

US$62.00

Sauteed Seasonal Vegetable (V)

Serves 8-20. Sauteed seasonal vegetable - Choice of small (serves 8-10) or large (serves 18-20) size. Vegetarian.

US$45.00

Parmesan Garlic Bread (V)

Serves 8-20. Garlic bread topped with Parmesan cheese. Available in two sizes: serves 8-10 or serves 18-20. Vegetarian.

US$15.00

Meat Sauce Or Creamy Pesto Sauce

Serves 8. 1 quart.

US$16.00

Sourdough Bread & Butter (V)

Serves 10. Vegetarian.

US$10.00

Crab Cake Burger

A breaded and fried Dungeness Crabcake served on a toasted brioche roll with lemon-caper coleslaw, tomato, and lemon aioli.

US$26.95

Fried Chicken Sandwich

Cole slaw, house-made BBQ sauce, toasted brioche bun.

US$19.95

Reuben Sandwich

Thinly sliced corned beef, swiss cheese, sauerkraut, thousand island, toasted marble rye.

US$17.95

B.L.A.T

Bacon, lettuce, avocado, tomato, lemon aioli, toasted sourdough.

US$16.95

Joe’s House Made Ravioli

Serves 8-20. Beef & spinach filled, classic meat sauce.

US$85.00

Penne

Serves 8-20. Choice of creamy pesto, meat or marinara sauce.

US$75.00

Spicy Rigatoni

Serves 8-20. Spicy. Marinara sauce, cream, vodka, red pepper flakes.

US$85.00

Macaroni & Cheese (V)

Serves 8-20. Baked, panko-crusted. Vegetarian.

US$75.00

Cheese Tortellini

Serves 8-20. Choice of creamy pesto, meat or marinara sauce.

US$85.00

Utensils Pack

Includes large tongs, spoons and ladles, and small spoons for condiments.

US$0.00

Make It A Joe’s Night

Serves 8-20. Parmesan garlic bread. Garden or caesar salad. Chicken parmigiana. Joe’s house made ravioli. Mini butter cake bites.

US$280.00

The Meeting

Serves 8-20. Parmesan garlic bread. Garden or caesar salad. Lemon-herb roasted chicken. Joe’s house made ravioli or cheese tortellini with creamy pesto. Double chocolate brownies.

US$570.00

Lean & Mean

Serves 8-20. Antipasto platter. Lemon-herb roasted chicken. Quinoa & kale salad. Roasted cauliflower salad.

US$325.00

The Joe-Brainer

Serves 8-20. Parmesan garlic bread. Garden or caesar salad. Joe’s house made ravioli.

US$140.00

Antipasto Platter

Serves 8-20. Assorted cured meats & cheeses, castelvetrano olives, grilled sourdough crostini.

US$100.00

Joe’s Meatballs

Serves 15. Meat sauce, parmesan.

US$60.00

Garden Salad (V)

Serves 8-20. Mixed greens, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, carrots, kalamata olives, italian vinaigrette. Vegetarian.

US$40.00

Caesar Salad

Serves 8-20. Chopped romaine, house made croutons, parmesan.

US$40.00

Mini Cocktail Meatballs

Serves 25. Choice of: meat sauce or tangy bbq glaze.

US$125.00

Spinach Artichoke Dip (V)

Serves 20. Grilled sourdough crostini. Vegetarian.

US$85.00

Chicken Parm Sliders

Serves 18. 18 pieces. Lightly breaded, marinara sauce, jack cheese.

US$90.00

Oj Sliders

Serves 18. 18 pieces. American cheese, pickles, special sauce.

US$90.00

Orzo Salad With Roasted Vegetables (V)

Serves 8-20. Roasted red pepper, eggplant, red onion, pine nuts, feta, basil, lemon vinaigrette. Vegetarian.

US$65.00

Roasted Cauliflower Salad (V)

Serves 8-20. Toasted almonds, fried capers, golden raisins, green onions, parmigiano reggiano, olive oil. Vegetarian.

US$65.00

Mediterranean Quinoa & Kale Salad (V)

Serves 8-20. Tomatoes, red onion, garbanzo beans, kalamata olives, feta cheese, citrus vinaigrette. Vegetarian.

US$65.00

Chinese Chicken

Serves 8-20. Grilled chicken, green onions, toasted almonds, cilantro, crispy wonton strips, rice noodles, sesame ginger vinaigrette.

US$65.00

Joe’s Italian Chopped

Serves 8-20. Spicy. Salami, radicchio, fennel, cucumbers, bell peppers, tomatoes, garbanzo beans, pepperoncinis, olives, provolone, grated parmesan, italian vinaigrette.

US$65.00

Chicken Caesar

Serves 8-20. Grilled chicken, chopped romaine, house made croutons, parmesan.

US$50.00

Cafe Salad (V)

Serves 8-20. Toasted walnuts, gouda cheese, green onion, creamy chive dressing. Vegetarian.

US$60.00

Zanze’s San Francisco Style Cheesecake

Serves 8. Serves 8-10 full slices. Fresh whole cheesecake.

US$34.00

Double Chocolate Chip Brownies Bars

Serves 30-60. Walnuts, caramel sauce.

US$45.00

Mini Butter Cake Bars

Serves 30-60. Mixed berries, chocolate sauce.

US$45.00

Baked Lasagna

Serves 8-20. House made pasta, meat sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan.

US$110.00

Breaded Chicken Cutlets

Serves 8-20. Served on a bed of arugula with lemon wedges & parmesan.

US$90.00

Eggplant Parmigiana (V)

Serves 8-20. Thinly sliced & lightly fried eggplant, marinara sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan. Vegetarian.

US$110.00

Chicken Scallopini Sec

Serves 8-20. Flour dusted, pan seared, mushrooms, shallots, garlic, butter.

US$95.00

Chicken Parmigiana

Serves 8-20. Lightly breaded, marinara sauce, jack cheese.

US$95.00

Crispy Chicken Strips

Serves 8-20. House made BBQ sauce & creamy chive dipping sauce.

US$90.00

Steak Ala Bruno

Serves 8-20. Flat iron steak, red wine jus, sliced. Medium to medium rare

US$145.00

Lemon-Herb Roasted Chicken

Serves 8-20. Garlic, rosemary, thyme, lemon.

US$95.00

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