Last 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... More

Last 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! Pros: My stepfather specially loves it here
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I 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... More

I 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 front with booths and tables, the counter where you can watch the cooks work and the back room. The backroom has fish tanks and was decorated in the old world style until a few years ago when it was brighted up and the windows let in light from overhead. I miss the old style and preferred the quiet atmosphere. The waiters are old timers. Even the young fellows are old timers. The customers are old timers. Look in the parking lot and you will see big cars, cadillacs, big American cars. They are the plumbers, electricians, retired civil servants with money who come to Joes during the day time and sometimes early evening. The waiters may appear rude. I attribute this to the fact that they take customer orders and do so with efficiency. There are no smiles, or questions or introductions or telling you that the bus boy is their significant other as was so popular about 10 years ago. I think the customers, including myself like this type service. No nonsense, take the order and bring it, make return visits to the table and ask the customers how things are. They do show impatience that I have witnessed and that is directed at customers who have to read every line on the menu and discuss who is going to have what. I do not like the salad as it is a strange mixture of cold vegetables. The pastine soup is so-so and not worth the price. Order beef, a steak , osso busco, pasta, deep fried potatoes, enjoy the italian bread and butter. The cocktails are fine, not expensive, the bar is nice and quiet. If you are out for a typical San Francisco Delfina's type evening, this is not the place for you. I am amazed at some of the reviews I have read. At one time, maybe even still Joe's was listed as being among the top most successful continous restaurants in California. The bad reviews are fun to read but don't say much. Pros: Good Food and Service Cons: They keep raising the prices
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For 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,... More

For 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 the heck is their probem??!! This has rarely happened in any other restaurant I have been to (and never even close to Joe's rudeness), so I don't think it is just me. Don't ask me why I continue to go there...sometimes I just have a desire for their great veal parmesian. Management, please do us a favor and talk to your staff about proper service - I honestly don't know how they get away with how they treat people. They need to get a clue and treat ALL customers politely. Pros: Food Cons: Waiters
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I love Weatlake Joes lots of food on the plate great food and the best garlic bread any where hands down. Pros: Best garlic bread any where Cons: some times a kong wait

I love Weatlake Joes lots of food on the plate great food and the best garlic bread any where hands down. Pros: Best garlic bread any where Cons: some times a kong wait
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For 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... More

For 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 young couples at this restaurant -- it's always a mixed bag. What isn't is the food. Ooh, the food! Don't ever close Joe's, you've got a lifelong customer here!
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Inexpensive 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 for the hungry diner.

Inexpensive 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 for the hungry diner.
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I 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 the atmosphere is nice.Everyone working there are so... More

I 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 the atmosphere is nice.Everyone working there are so nice. The plates are big and the price ain't bad either..I enjoy going with my family...My favorite thing to eat there is the Chicken Parmigan,and my husband loves the Steak ala Bruno...They always meet my expectations,and i highly recommend them to everyone...YUMMM-O!!!
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I'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 read a couple of the negative reviews. I have traveled all... More

I'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 read a couple of the negative reviews. I have traveled all over the US, Canada and Asia. Believe me I've received very bad service and food in all these countries. One thing I have found, is that if you have a chip on your shoulder in dealing with people, you'll never admit that the service was fine. I occasionally watch the PBS program about local dining spots. Some of the people there, like these negative reviewers, show their lack of knowledge. If the person who has never been happy at Joe's why does he go there. Apparently he/she likes to complain. Maybe he should add and s on the front of his name. I have never had meatballs at Joe's, however, I have had equally bad ones at other restaurants so I sympathize with that one. to
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I'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... More

I'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 then there's...........Joe's of Westlake. I have given this restaurant many chances over the years because I always liked the old-school charm, the old fashion bar scene, and the traditional no-nonsense classic italian food... but unfortunately the service and the prejudices from the staff leaves me cold. I have observed on many occasions where they treat their fellow italians like royalty, as well as the older customers who are obviously regulars. The management appears not to care about the younger and growing population since the restaurant still does well... but imagine how much better it can do with just a simple change of attitude and passing those qualities down to their staff. Pros: Old-School Italian Comfort Food Cons: Old-School Attitudes
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Joe'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 my favorite. I recommend this to people who want good... More

Joe'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 my favorite. I recommend this to people who want good food without the snootiness.
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