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Joe's of Westlake
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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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.
180 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Rating Breakdown 180 reviews
5 stars
(54)
4 stars
(76)
3 stars
(35)
2 stars
(11)
1 star
(4)
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(110)
- good for groups(86)
- special occasion(58)
- kid-friendly(54)
- great for lunch(44)
- vibrant bar scene(35)
Joe's of Westlake Reviews List
Review 1 for Joe's of Westlake
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Consistent and always delicious
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Always a great meal. Always consistent. Yum!"
Dined on 6/02/2013
2004
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Joe's of Westlake
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Steaks were good for the price and service was excellent. The restaurant needs to be updated desperately."
Dined on 6/15/2013
2012
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 3 for Joe's of Westlake
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Running on their name
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Each time I go to Westlake Joe's, I get more and more disappointed. The Joe's Special I ordered wasn't. It was barely warm and the mushrooms looked and tasted like they came out of a can."
Dined on 6/12/2013
2012
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Review 4 for Joe's of Westlake
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Westlake Joe's
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"They now have a meatball sandwich that is very good.
Try it, you'll like it!"
Try it, you'll like it!"
Dined on 6/09/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for Joe's of Westlake
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Whole place needs cleaning
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The first thing I noticed was the Ladies room door was sticky, when I sat down at our table they was food and junk on the carpet under the table and the arms on my chair were sticky. I think they need to do a major cleaning to everything their customers touch including the menus. The food was ok and so was the service but I wanted to leave before i even ordered. The last time I went there was about 15 years ago and I will probably never go there again."
Dined on 6/08/2013
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Review 6 for Joe's of Westlake
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Real Italian
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Joe's is my husband's go to for Italian. It has been a favorite of his for many years. The service is great, we are always treated with great friendliness and respect."
Dined on 6/05/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for Joe's of Westlake
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Old school dinning and good food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great calamari steak dinner. My wife, who has been going to this restaurant since high school, usually orders the half ravioli half spaghetti. The sauce is the best. The filet of sole and the steak a la bruno is good too."
Dined on 6/03/2013
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 8 for Joe's of Westlake
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Joe's Of Westlake is always good. I have been dining here over 30 years. We had a group of 10 people and everyone ordered their favorite dishes from scallops, prawns, pastas, shrimp louie and fillet of sole. My favorite side is the ravioli..."
Dined on 5/28/2013
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 9 for Joe's of Westlake
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Don't miss Joe's!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food is great, substantial, and at a very good price. Bar is inexpensive and friendly. Make reservations... it is ALWAYS full of guests. It is not a quiet, secluded, romantic place for an intimate meal out... but it is A+ for a friendly, tasty, and comfortable place to eat and chat on a casual level."
Dined on 5/28/2013
Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 10 for Joe's of Westlake
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Poor food with poorer service
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A most disappointing visit to a restaurant that was popular enough to know it must be good for someone. @ or the five in our party literally could not eat their entre, and the wait person had to be reminded multiple times on items that didn't reach the table."
Dined on 5/26/2013
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Review 11 for Joe's of Westlake
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Bad Service
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Bad service. The waitress was slamming the plates and glasses down. Took long to be seated even though I had reservations."
Dined on 5/27/2013
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Review 12 for Joe's of Westlake
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Old School Classic
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We've been going to Joe's of Westlake since we were teenagers (and are 58 and 60 years young now!) The whole crew there are awesome and the food is old fashioned San Francisco. LOVE it at Joe's!"
Dined on 5/25/2013
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Review 13 for Joe's of Westlake
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
waiting time
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"was called into cascade room, had to stand there for more than 5 minutes, till we got seated, we stood right nex to our tabel. Why were we not seated right away? There was 8 of us for my grandson birthday. I have been going to your restraurant for over 10 years. Love your food."
Dined on 5/25/2013
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 14 for Joe's of Westlake
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We arrived early, the staff never mentioned this. They seated us half an hour before our reservation time, and didn't push us to order when they realized that two of our party would be "on time". At Joe's the customer is always right."
Dined on 5/25/2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, great for lunch
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Review 15 for Joe's of Westlake
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Well worth the trip
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"First off, easy access from I-280, with plenty of parking.
Generous portions, and just good Italian cooking that rivals good home cooking.
I drove about 70 miles to eat there, and will do it again and again.
They know how to cook fish, especially calamari."
Generous portions, and just good Italian cooking that rivals good home cooking.
I drove about 70 miles to eat there, and will do it again and again.
They know how to cook fish, especially calamari."
Dined on 5/24/2013
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 16 for Joe's of Westlake
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Good, as usual.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Always count on a good night out when you go to Joe's!"
Dined on 5/19/2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 17 for Joe's of Westlake
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Experience
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was our first time there. It was a great experience. Excellent service! I would recommend making a reservation like I did, because we saw people waiting a really long time for a table. This place was packed!!"
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 18 for Joe's of Westlake
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Mother's Day Dinner
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I was pleasantly surprised at how quickly we were seated after informing the hostess that our entire party had finally arrived! The food service was speedy as well, they were very nice and attentive, the food was great, the drinks are the bar were well served and we had a fabulous time!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, kid-friendly
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Review 19 for Joe's of Westlake
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
nice place
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We can find everything for each taste, the food is delicious and the service is great!
The intimate ambience is ideal and the noise level is perfect."
The intimate ambience is ideal and the noise level is perfect."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 20 for Joe's of Westlake
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Different kind of restaurant
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Waiters/bus boys appeared to be not too friendly. Our waiter was not very attentive and hardly around. He also, had a very heavy accent; hard time understanding him. When I ordered the lamb chops, he asked if I know the difference of butterfly or the other way prepared. Never ever talk down to customers. Took him over 1/2 hour to get our bill to us. We ask and he continued to take and delivered orders. Lucky for him, we still gave him a tip. He was really fast to get our bill after we added the tip!"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 21 for Joe's of Westlake
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Wonderful Ravioli's! Be sure to make reservations."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot, kid-friendly
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Review 22 for Joe's of Westlake
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Fun throwback that my uncle loves!
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Big portions, friendly service, and a favorite with my elderly uncle, so we often end up here for group events. The bar is fun and vibe is welcoming for families."
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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Review 23 for Joe's of Westlake
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always good food and good
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Always good food and good prices!!!!!"
Dined on 04/25/2013
2004
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem
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Review 24 for Joe's of Westlake
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I've been there many times
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I've been there many times and always have a great meal. It's one of my go to restaurants in the area when entertaining guests. The menu is so good, it's hard to decide."
Dined on 04/23/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 25 for Joe's of Westlake
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
had 7 pm resevation for 10
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"had 7 pm resevation for 10 people got there at 630 pm with 3 of the 10 people did not get seated till 7:30 pm what is the point of the resevation if you gett seated at the right time"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2013
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Review 26 for Joe's of Westlake
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Been coming here for years.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Been coming here for years. I do really like the food and the vibe of the place, but this time we had a waiter who seemed to write us off. We waited a long time to get our order taken, he started to take the order, then decided we needed a "minute" (we didn't) and then came back about 15 minutes later. We have had other evenings with much better waiters."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2007
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Review 27 for Joe's of Westlake
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
First time impressions
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My first time at any of the Joe's restaurants. Classic old fashioned real restaurant with booths, waiters in real waiter suits (all men, though? maybe not into waitstaff diversity? I'm not sure). But four of us had a wonderful dinner, gargantuan portions. A very popular place, crowds out the door. Reservations highly recommended, and easy to do online. I like the unpretentious, non hipster aspect, just real people,not poseurs. Weird 50's decor, I think it's original, not retro. We nabbed a table at the bar for about 20 minutes while waiting for dinner seating, and had choice of two sports tv's up on the wall, with a live small jazz combo played nice music. Pricey, but huge portions, so we all took about half home. Would definitely go back."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 28 for Joe's of Westlake
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Old School Comfort and Live Jazz
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Joe's of Westlake is our comfort place -- the real Old School that the kids talk about nowadays. Live jazz evenings in the classic bar, sometimes a fireplace lit on chilly evenings. Good for a crowd, for odd times, just for two. When we are wrung out, it's restorative. Ample plates can be split or bagged. Classic American Italian done well. Why seek out retro when Joe's is still doing it right?"
Dined on 04/14/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 29 for Joe's of Westlake
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The best!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Good old-fashioned Italian food. This is a family favorite. Always delicious and enough food for an army!"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2002
Special Features: kid-friendly, great for lunch
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Review 30 for Joe's of Westlake
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Would have liked if the pasta
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Would have liked if the pasta dinners had come with salad rather than having to order it separately."
Dined on 04/10/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 31 for Joe's of Westlake
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Meh
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"For the price, the food was average, if not just a touch below. I ordered the T-bone steak, which came with ravioli. I ordered it medium-rare, but i received it as medium well. Usually, i would let it slide, but for the $25 i was paying, I wanted it done right! They gave me a new one, but it was rare. I was fine with this, but I was a surprised that they still didnt get it right. But like i said, i was happy with it. The steak was okay, at best. Moderate portion, but i felt it lacked seasoning. Joes of Westlake is not a place i;d recommend going for steak, because there are far better place out there. But i guess its a decent place for large parties, and such, just be ready to spend a lot of cash."
Dined on 04/08/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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Review 32 for Joe's of Westlake
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Love Joe's of Westlake!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Love Joe's of Westlake! Old school, legit spot with great, hearty dishes. They don't make restaurants like this any more, but they should. Hope this place never changes."
Dined on 04/07/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups
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Review 33 for Joe's of Westlake
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Local nostalgia
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Generous helpings of something you might call good diner fare, with a bar, and lots of something from another era. I'm thinking the 50's? Dressed up waiters and bus boys, fairly quick, snappy service, and clearly a lot of locals who have been coming here for years add to the vibe. Affordable, convenient, and entertaining."
Dined on 04/08/2013
2006
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Review 34 for Joe's of Westlake
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
My favorite restaurant since
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My favorite restaurant since moving to SF in 1975...now in Pacifica but still eat at Joe's often (this occasion was our 26th wedding anniversary)...great steak A La Bruno...will be back soon!"
Dined on 04/05/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 35 for Joe's of Westlake
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
It's always a good time at
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It's always a good time at Joe's! Great food, service & ambiance!"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 36 for Joe's of Westlake
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
in and out
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Overwhelmingly loud. Lots of age groups-families. Food okay. Service somewhat distant."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 37 for Joe's of Westlake
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
What happened to Joes?
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"In the past Joes was a popular restaurant w. great food but THOSE DAYS ARE GONE! The restaurant badly needs a restoration. It was old, dingy. It did not look particularly clean. Most members of my group of 9 ordered Joes. Special for which they were well known. All but one complained that it was dry and tasteless. I ordered a grilled cheese sandwich. It was tasteless and rubbery. I could not eat it. When the waiter saw a basically full plate and I said the sandwich was not good, he simply took it away..no appology or offer of another dish. Yuk"
Dined on 04/01/2013
2010
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Review 38 for Joe's of Westlake
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Joe's of Westlake never lets
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Joe's of Westlake never lets you down. Always great food!"
Dined on 03/31/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 39 for Joe's of Westlake
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I ordered the chicken parmagiana
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I ordered the chicken parmagiana with spaghetti. The portion was huge, although the meat sauce from the spaghetti was oily. Everything still tasted very good. For the chicken parmagiania, I wish we didn't have to choose between a pasta and vegetables. Most other restaurants (if not all that I've been to) give you both.
My husband ordered the hamburger. Portion was also huge, but there were no vegetables (the typical lettuce, tomato, pickle) with the burger either.
Service was good. Water kept being refilled, and it was easy to flag down our waiter if we needed something."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 40 for Joe's of Westlake
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Don't hurry.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Cheap drinks must be the attraction since food was just okay."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2010
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Review 41 for Joe's of Westlake
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I have been going to Joe's
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I have been going to Joe's for over 50 years. You can alway count on their consistently."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 42 for Joe's of Westlake
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food is always good - very
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food is always good - very large portions - many local San Franciscan's enjoy the food and music!!!!!"
Dined on 03/28/2013
2004
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 43 for Joe's of Westlake
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
What happened to Joe's? Not
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"What happened to Joe's? Not very good at all. Please take the Fried Prawns off the menu. It used to be a great dish. Now it's small prawns (or large shrimp) that are way over cooked with too much batter. Veal Scaloppini pretty tastless. Made a reservation and still waited 20 min."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2006
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Review 44 for Joe's of Westlake
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We went for a birthday celebration,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We went for a birthday celebration, had to ask for another location after we were seated at a very small table for our party. Our waiter could have been more attentive, he took our order and then disappeared until he returned with the check (we were in the back of the restaurant). Other staff were very nice and attentive to our guest of honor. Joe's is a neighborhood staple and has consistently good food."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2004
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 45 for Joe's of Westlake
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
i was expecting better tasting.
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"i was expecting better tasting. My minestrone soup was just blah. the meat sauce that everyone raved about was just blah.
Having no refills on soda now-a-days is just bad business."
Dined on 03/26/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem
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Review 46 for Joe's of Westlake
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
This is an old-school restaurant
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is an old-school restaurant with decor harking back to the 50s and 60s that serves basic American and Italian food. It includes a diner-like section, a bar, and a more formal dining room. Service is efficient and friendly. I have occasionally eaten here over a 50-year period, and I doubt that the menu or food preparation has changed much. The food is okay, somewhat generic, reasonably-priced, and served in huge quantities. The restaurant appears to be popular with old folks who are looking for a decent meal in a "nice restaurant" that is not too expensive and not too adventurous in its cuisine. A trip back in time, but if you are hungry and want a solid, familiar meal, you could do a lot worse."
Dined on 03/21/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 47 for Joe's of Westlake
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
ATROCIOUS SERVICE
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"it was a busy Saturday night and we were entertaining some friends from out of town, made reservations at a restaurant we all used to frequent as kids. unfortunately, we were seated at a less than ideal table, one of our guests had a drink spilled on him, and we were ignored for about 20 minutes after we were seated, and not until i said something to the hostess did one of the rudest waiters come up, and without apology say to us "what do you want?" 20-30 minutes after our order was placed our waiter came back to tell us that they were out of the meal that 2 of the guests had ordered. he did not bring a menu, offer an apology, but rather kept barking, "what do you want instead?" thank goodness the company was good, because the service.."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2008
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Review 48 for Joe's of Westlake
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
a refreshing step back in
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"a refreshing step back in time and just as good as it was 15 years ago, which is really f'n good! definitely try and make time for a drink in the bar before dinner to get the full effect!"
Dined on 03/23/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 49 for Joe's of Westlake
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We love going to Westlake
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We love going to Westlake Joe's. Always have exceptional meal and great bar service and great drinks. Love it!"
Dined on 03/16/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 50 for Joe's of Westlake
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great experience. Good food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great experience. Good food and excellent customer service."
Dined on 03/19/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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