Original Joe's - San Andreas

It was a bustling Friday night at 5:30 when we walked in and managed to get a table. Our waiter, Chris, clearly enjoyed his job, which made our experience all t... read more It was a bustling Friday night at 5:30 when we walked in and managed to get a table. Our waiter, Chris, clearly enjoyed his job, which made our experience all the better—thank you, Chris! A shoutout also goes to the rest of the staff, from the hostesses to the busboys, who all contributed to the excellent service. My prime rib dinner was delicious—it was so tender that it practically melted in my mouth. A big thank you to the chef for that! My wife also loved the sweetbreads. Overall, a fantastic dining experience!

The classic restaurant is still thriving, as I noticed during my visit on a Wednesday evening. It had been over a decade since my last trip to Original Joe's, w... read more The classic restaurant is still thriving, as I noticed during my visit on a Wednesday evening. It had been over a decade since my last trip to Original Joe's, which has been a family favorite for over 50 years. While prices have increased, you won’t feel shortchanged given the value and portion sizes. The excellent service has been consistent through generations of staff. The prime rib was impressive; don't believe the negative comments you might find about gristle or quality—there was nothing wrong with this cut of meat.

The food was quite good overall. I found the lasagna to be a bit underwhelming in terms of flavor, but it was still enjoyable. The portion sizes are generous, w... read more The food was quite good overall. I found the lasagna to be a bit underwhelming in terms of flavor, but it was still enjoyable. The portion sizes are generous, which is reflected in the price—it's definitely on the expensive side! The atmosphere has a charming retro vibe. This place has been around for a long time and likely hasn't changed much over the years. Be prepared for long wait times on Saturday nights!

Classic Italian restaurant, highly recommend read more Classic Italian restaurant, highly recommend

Revisited Original Joe's for the first time in awhile and was pleasantly surprised. The food was excellent and came out quick. I especially enjoyed my Steak and... read more Revisited Original Joe's for the first time in awhile and was pleasantly surprised. The food was excellent and came out quick. I especially enjoyed my Steak and Sausage Rigatoni. Our waitress seemed very busy but checked on us often and only forgot something once. I was surprised that you are now charged for bread if you want that as part of the meal but the entrees were so large we did not miss the extra food.