Joe's Of Westlake
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Joe's of Westlake is a landmark restaurant started in 1956 by Bruno Scatena and is still family owned and operated. We provide the best in classic Italian-American cuisine in a comfortable environment. Enjoy a reasonably priced cocktail poured by our experienced bartenders while taking in the sounds of live music in our lounge. From the moment you walk in, the aroma of delicious food and unique "Joe's decor" will take you back to a simpler time. We know you'll love us. We can accommodate parties of up to 60 people and we have plenty of free parking. We are the ideal venue for your special occasion. We have an exhibition-style kitchen and invite guests to sit at the counter and watch the unbelievable show performed daily by our hard-working cooks. Too busy to cook, Joe's provides to-go service for all of your needs.
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Top Sentiments among Joe's Of Westlake Reviewers
Best burgers
Wonderful sourdough bread
Hearty steak fries
Great Chicken Parmigian
Delicious Veal Scaloppini Sec
Classic italian restaurant
Big ravioli
Yummy pasta sauce
Good garlic spaghetti
Tasty Bruno steak
Customer Reviews (41 reviews)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Sep 23, 2009There Chicken Parmigiana is the best around. Authentic italian food and the prices are affordable...try the sour dough burger and fries...YU... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Sep 15, 2009I love this restaurant. Been going there since I was a child. Consistently good food. Try it to go when it's too crowded, same great tast... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Sep 11, 2009I've grown up going to Joe's with my family. I love this place and always leave with a full tummy with plenty to take home for the next day... (more)
desireemccoy
on Citysearch Sep 09, 2009Last time I ate here was with my whole family. My stepfather specially loves it here because it seems most seniors love eating here. Something about the food being bland, that's a good thing to them!... (more)
clearfield
on Citysearch Sep 07, 2009I like Joe's. I've been going there many years from the days when I worked at Green & Kauffman Real Estate nearby. My favorite dish is the -roast beef served with spaghetti. There are 3 sections where you can eat, the... (more)
cmh952
on Citysearch Aug 02, 2009For the last thirty or so years, I have gone to Joe's of Westlake about once or twice a year. I love the Veal Parmesian - it is absolutley delicous! But most times I go there, I get an UNFRIENDLY, EVEN RUDE WAITER!! What... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jul 27, 2009This place has been around forever, and so have most of it's patrons. I don't much care for the ambiance, but the food and service have alwa... (more)
Billvr
on Citysearch May 24, 2009I love Weatlake Joes lots of food on the plate great food and the best garlic bread any where hands down. (more)
LuningningLibao
on Citysearch Apr 20, 2009For over 10 years now, my best friends and I always meet at Joe's Tuesday afternoons after making the rounds at Ross and Bed, Bath and Beyond and the Post Office. You'll see everyone from fellow seniors, families to... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jan 21, 2009Inexpensive drinks and dining. Long waits. Your buck goes a long way at this place. Food isn't the best quality but there is plenty of it fo... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Oct 24, 2008I have been eating at Westlake Joe's for about 20 years, now...And everytime I go there I am never leave unsatisfied.The food is so good and... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Aug 01, 2008I've being going to Joe's often over the last 40+ years. From when I was young till now. I have never had bad service nor bad food. I just r... (more)
Tink777
on Citysearch Jul 29, 2008I've been living in SF for over 35 years and it amazes me that there are still restaurants that can get away with racism and still stay in business. We are in SF, the melting-pot of the US, the most liberal city by far, and... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jul 26, 2008Joe's of Westlake has been around as long as I can remember. It's a great place to a have a decent romantic meal. The Chicken Parmigian is... (more)
shopgirl2008
on Citysearch Jul 10, 2008I love Westlake Joes, have been going there for years. We always get the same thing- Hamburger Steak and Veal. Darn it is good. The Hamburger steak is at least 3 meals for me. I love to take it home and eat it the next day.... (more)
deli1999
on Citysearch May 22, 2008Well I thought it wasn't bad. I mean - it's kinda kitchy, kinda 'old Las Vegas'. My Spaghetti and Raviolis were fine but the meatballs WERE AWEFUL! They were mixed with some over processed filler. My meatballs were... (more)
kjy63nova
on Citysearch Jan 09, 2008I thought I was there on an off-night last week but after hearing others comments, it appears it was business as usual, unfortunately. We waited for 20 minutes for our waitress to greet us, in fact it was starting to... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Dec 05, 2007Food ok. but service is terrible. i first thought it was because i am a man of color but my best friend who is white HATES GOING HERE. My wo... (more)
Angela Asche
on Citysearch Sep 27, 2007Family-owned since 1956, this Italian-American restaurant serves favorites like veal, steak and pasta, as well as omelettes and desserts. (more)
guyver408
on Citysearch May 06, 2007Positives: Seated quickly, good large burger on sourdough roll (for $9.25 it better be), lots of parking. Negatives: Poor waitress service. Slow. Rude. Drinks not served until after food arrived & reminded that... (more)
smilingcarolyn
on Citysearch Mar 18, 2007A friend and I ate at Joes of Westlake last night. I paid for an iced tea at the bar awaiting a table and took it to the dining room - the glass was never refilled during my meal - was I supposed to buy a second iced tea? My... (more)
momo1er
on Citysearch Mar 16, 2007I am born and raised in San Francisco, and this place has been a institution since my mother was a little girl. The burgers are the best in town served rare with bacon and swiss cheese. The cocktails are not for the faint... (more)
jhenry53
on Citysearch Feb 10, 2007One must give Joe's credit for fantastic food and ample menu choices, but DO NOT expect the staff to be friendly to children. If you don't make reservations (expecially on the weekends) expect an hour's wait. The few... (more)
abackas
on Citysearch Jan 05, 2007I love this place. It's right out of the 1950's. Filled with lot's of older Italian Americans. Totally unpretentious so if you're looking for the "chic san francisco" dining experience or the fake 1950's retro... (more)
rattattat1
on Citysearch Nov 28, 2006We waited 20 min. on a Sunday night. Not bad. We sat down starving and it took the waiter another 2o min. to notice we were there. The cooks stared at us and made gross gestures. My chicken parmisian had to be moved to a... (more)
xweili
on Citysearch Nov 19, 2006citi search is aweful. I wrote a long review and upon submission it gave me an system error. what a bad website (more)
coolrunnings650
on Citysearch Oct 14, 2006Poor service upon last three visits. Food remains very good however service needs to improve to standards of years past. Not a very warm staff upon entering restaurant as well as servers.... (more)
jdarnbro
on Citysearch Aug 03, 2006If you want to get your old school martini on, you can't go wrong with the lounge at Westlake Joe's. The prices are reasonable and the mixology top notch. The locals make for an eyeful of people-watching, and the... (more)
foodie7512
on Citysearch Mar 10, 2006I am a native San Franciscan who also happens to be Italian. My family has been going to WestLake Joes for years - and I tell you it makes me question my relation to them! This place is a suburban diner with mediocre food... (more)
cpinord
on Citysearch Nov 25, 2005For years now I have heard about Joes of Westlake. I am part Italian and know and understand this cuisine thourghly. The food is best described as prision cuisine at best. It is plentiful but they have managed to cook... (more)
caddy25
on Citysearch Nov 08, 2005I actually had no expectations coming into this restaurant. We ordered the shrimp cocktail for our appetitizer, could have gone without it though. I order the sole and it was tasty. My friend ordered the Joe's... (more)
bob_bin
on Citysearch Jun 21, 2005Monday night: "Please wait in the bar, it will be 30 minutes." 50 min. later we were seated & waited another 15 min for a waiter. Order taken, 20 minutes later & instead of ordered salads, the main course arrived.... (more)
tomvu
on Citysearch Feb 03, 2005I've been to Joe's twice and both times the service was non-existent. I felt like everyone but us were being helped by the wait staff. And then I realized that we were probably the only Asian couple (under 30 years of... (more)
ninikins
on Citysearch Oct 14, 2004Joe's of Westlake is the ONLY restaurant that I visit on a weekly basis. Some may say that the decor is in poor taste, but I feel that it adds to the charm of this Daly City gem. The Veal Parmesan is fantastic and the... (more)
ghoul41
on Citysearch Aug 21, 2004...or Just below the city... By far the best Veal Parmesian in the world...believe me, I've tried most of them. Sure, if you're bringing a first date, you might try some foo foo resteraunt, but if you want Family... (more)
i_am_sparticus
on Citysearch Jun 11, 2004The above review doesn't know anything about anything. Joe's is simple family cuisine, Italian style, first come, first serve. And it has excellent food. In fact, the best hamburgers I have ever enjoyed, and I've... (more)
lovitar
on Citysearch Jun 03, 2004If you want over priced Denny's with linen and waiter in a tux, this it the place for you. The wait was way too long. The service was the worst I have had in San Francisco. The food was sub par. If you are in the area, go to... (more)
varhamur
on Citysearch Mar 23, 2004The prices are more in line with much better cuisine. This place doesn't know what spices are or complementary dishes are best for entrees. The cooks are mostly line cooks from diners, I'm convinced. They have poor... (more)
orange_pulp
on Citysearch Feb 19, 2004The Veal Scaloppini Sec is delicious. The servings are generous. The service is great. Plus it feels like you've been zapped back in time. (more)
Barefootno
on Citysearch Aug 24, 2002This place is amazing! So much food for the money, and the help has been there serving you for years. (more)