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Original Joe’s, San Francisco’s beloved family-owned Italian-American restaurant, has opened its first East Bay location at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek-marking the brand’s first expansion beyond the city in its 88-year history. Founded in 1937 by Croatian immigrant Tony Rodin and now run by third-generation siblings John and Elena Duggan, Original Joe’s is known for its classic Italian-American comfort food, generous portions, and welcoming atmosphere. The new Walnut Creek restaurant features signature booth seating, an exhibition kitchen with counter dining, two glass bars, a private dining room, and nearly 90 outdoor seats across three patios.
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–10 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1300 S Main St, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Phone: (925) 269-4050
Website: https://www.originaljoes.com/walnut-creek
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Reviews
SunshinenButterflies
Our family had a early dinner before Valentine’s Day. We had a reservation and we were promptly seated. The place was packed for 3:45pm!! We started with the famous fried calamari, it was fine. We’ve had better ones! We also ordered 2 pasta entrees and 1 Salmon entree. Pasta dishes portions are big enough to share. They tasted good. Overall it was a good experience. The desserts were good.
… moreDrew Hinkson
This is my favorite new restaurant in Walnut Creek. Delicious food, great drinks, and attentive service. They have the best calamari, but the prime rib dip, spicy rigatoni and burgers are also amazing. I don’t think you can go wrong with anything on the menu. Since it’s new and delicious, wait times are long and I highly recommend a reservation. There is bar seating, you can line up for bar tables or grab an open spot at the bar counter if you don’t have a reservation. The desserts are great and the affogato is prepared table side as always. So glad to have this in the east bay.
… moreJoshua Michael
Original Joe’s is a cool, classic spot that I was finally able to check out after hearing so many good things. The atmosphere definitely lives up to the hype, old-school, lively, and full of character. It feels like a true San Francisco staple with a timeless charm that makes the experience feel special right from the start.
I highly recommend making a reservation, as the place gets busy and for good reason. There’s a steady buzz throughout the restaurant, and it’s clearly a go-to for both locals and visitors. The energy adds to the experience and makes it a fun place to dine, especially if you enjoy a more traditional, bustling setting.
The service was good, attentive, friendly, and efficient without feeling rushed. Everything moved smoothly, and the staff did a good job keeping things on track despite how busy it was. That level of consistency definitely adds to the overall enjoyment of the meal.
The food was good overall, though I’ll be honest. I’ve had better pasta at other places. While everything was well-prepared and satisfying, I found myself trying to figure out what the real “wow” factor was that everyone talks about. That said, the dishes were still comforting and enjoyable, and nothing missed the mark.
Original Joe’s delivers a good dining experience with good food, good service, and a great atmosphere. While it may not completely blow you away flavor-wise, it’s absolutely worth visiting for the vibe alone, and I’d happily go back to try other items on the menu.
… moreI highly recommend making a reservation, as the place gets busy and for good reason. There’s a steady buzz throughout the restaurant, and it’s clearly a go-to for both locals and visitors. The energy adds to the experience and makes it a fun place to dine, especially if you enjoy a more traditional, bustling setting.
The service was good, attentive, friendly, and efficient without feeling rushed. Everything moved smoothly, and the staff did a good job keeping things on track despite how busy it was. That level of consistency definitely adds to the overall enjoyment of the meal.
The food was good overall, though I’ll be honest. I’ve had better pasta at other places. While everything was well-prepared and satisfying, I found myself trying to figure out what the real “wow” factor was that everyone talks about. That said, the dishes were still comforting and enjoyable, and nothing missed the mark.
Original Joe’s delivers a good dining experience with good food, good service, and a great atmosphere. While it may not completely blow you away flavor-wise, it’s absolutely worth visiting for the vibe alone, and I’d happily go back to try other items on the menu.
Doves Mum
Food was excellent, service was excellent. We had a large party with reservations but I noticed a huge line of people waiting to get in. Make reservations or be prepared to wait…. but worth it. People in my party had the shrimp scampi and egg plant parmesan… everyone enjoyed. This was a Saturday afternoon, good music, good atmosphere the place was hopping.
… moreMichelle Devereux
Original Joe’s in Walnut Creek is an absolute must—from the moment the food hit the table, I knew I was in for something special. Everything was Fresh, Flavorful, and cooked perfectly, and each bite just kept getting better. You can tell the kitchen takes real pride in what they serve, because the quality shows all the way through.
But what truly took this experience over the top was the service. Luis and Melanie G. were beyond Amazing—top tier in every way. Friendly, attentive, professional, and genuinely made us feel welcomed and taken care of the entire time. They were on point without hovering, and they brought such a great vibe to the night.
If you’re looking for an incredible meal with exceptional service, Original Joe’s Walnut Creek is it. 10/10—can’t wait to come back!
… moreBut what truly took this experience over the top was the service. Luis and Melanie G. were beyond Amazing—top tier in every way. Friendly, attentive, professional, and genuinely made us feel welcomed and taken care of the entire time. They were on point without hovering, and they brought such a great vibe to the night.
If you’re looking for an incredible meal with exceptional service, Original Joe’s Walnut Creek is it. 10/10—can’t wait to come back!
Lori Rittinger
We love Original Joe’s! We visited both the San Francisco location & the Walnut Creek new location this week. Both are great and special in many ways. We enjoyed the SF location on Sunday afternoon. It was busy and festive. The service was great! We had the crab cake appetizer which was the best I have ever had! We also enjoyed the spicy chicken parmeson with a side of ravioli. Definitely enough to share. We were a party of four. Two appetizers, 4 entrees & 4 glasses of wine $400 plus tip. Not cheap but very good. Delicious food & wonderful experience. We visited the Walnut Creek location the following Wednesday afternoon around 2:30pm. We thought it might be a quiet time to visit. The restaurant was very busy & lively! Looks like a huge success. Could not resist having the crab cake appetizer again. We ordered two and also tried enjoyed the clam chowder ( 2 bowls) and a bottle of wine @ $35. Our bill was $140 plus tip. Again, not cheap but very delicious & excellent experience. Highly recommend & so grateful they opened the Walnut Creek location as I am a Walnut Creek gal. Photos are from Walnut Creek.
… moreHPF
The food at Original Joe’s was delicious, the staff was friendly, and the atmosphere was great! The only downside was the long wait — about an hour and a half — but it turned out fine since we enjoyed walking around Broadway Plaza while waiting. Overall, it was worth it and we’d definitely come back again! Fries zucchini is a must!!
My porterhouse steak seems medium rare although asked for medium, but I enjoyed it.
It would be great if their online reservations was operable for weekends, we just walked in on Saturday that’s why it took longer to sit.
… moreMy porterhouse steak seems medium rare although asked for medium, but I enjoyed it.
It would be great if their online reservations was operable for weekends, we just walked in on Saturday that’s why it took longer to sit.
June Wong
This is a really good restaurant. The atmosphere is very cosmopolitan and polished. Even the bathrooms are great, with full length doors in the stalls. The service was friendly and efficient.
The basket of starter bread was excellent with a variety of thin and thick breads. Our fried calamari appetizer was excellent. Some of the tentacles may have been a tiny bit chewy, but overall the breading was very light, and the calamari was crispy. Two dipping sauces were also wonderful.
My prime rib plate was perfect. The cream, spinach and mashed potatoes were also great. My dining companions had the French dip sandwich, which was also rated very well, and the braised red wine short ribs, with very tender meat and creamy mashed potatoes. (The highlighted horseradish wasn’t that noticeable though for the short ribs.) my companions’ hamburger was noted as one of the best they’d had, perfectly done.
I had the Faux Groni cocktail. Very nice.
For dessert we had the butter cake and the tiramisu. Both were excellent and well presented.
I was very happy with my dining experience here. Judging by the number of large number of people here on a weekday afternoon, this place is very popular and seems well received. Great job!
… moreThe basket of starter bread was excellent with a variety of thin and thick breads. Our fried calamari appetizer was excellent. Some of the tentacles may have been a tiny bit chewy, but overall the breading was very light, and the calamari was crispy. Two dipping sauces were also wonderful.
My prime rib plate was perfect. The cream, spinach and mashed potatoes were also great. My dining companions had the French dip sandwich, which was also rated very well, and the braised red wine short ribs, with very tender meat and creamy mashed potatoes. (The highlighted horseradish wasn’t that noticeable though for the short ribs.) my companions’ hamburger was noted as one of the best they’d had, perfectly done.
I had the Faux Groni cocktail. Very nice.
For dessert we had the butter cake and the tiramisu. Both were excellent and well presented.
I was very happy with my dining experience here. Judging by the number of large number of people here on a weekday afternoon, this place is very popular and seems well received. Great job!
Zia Hasheem
Zucchini fries was delicious, in my opinion it needed a bit more salt. The chicken parm was amazing-super delicious. The spicy rigatoni was good too, we were a bit disappointed with the chicken in it. It had a lot of cartilage and hard pieces still attached. The best part was the impeccable service by the staff. I can’t forget the yummy drinks .
… moreJoy S
First timer after hearing about it from a co-worker. I was able to make a same day reservation for 2 people at 1245pm sometime around 11am today. I tried earlier in the week and there was no availability.
Restaurant overall is beautifully decorated, modern, and bright. Back when it used to be Stanfords, it was really dark and closed off.
We checked in early, however, still waited to be seated closer to our time. It was quite busy where we were seated, right next to the kitchen, however, their operations had great flow. Food getting delivered promptly and observing tables turned over as soon as patrons left.
Anyway, I ordered an espresso martini, jumbo prawn cocktail, eggplant parmigiana, and spumoni for dessert. Hubby got a cheeseburger and beer. All were delicious, not sure if was a long time for the food to be brought to us since I was distracted people watching haha. I’d come back again, more likely on a weekday.
Biggest takeaway, book a reservation or if you want to be seated right away the bar as soon as you walk in had tables with no wait.
… moreRestaurant overall is beautifully decorated, modern, and bright. Back when it used to be Stanfords, it was really dark and closed off.
We checked in early, however, still waited to be seated closer to our time. It was quite busy where we were seated, right next to the kitchen, however, their operations had great flow. Food getting delivered promptly and observing tables turned over as soon as patrons left.
Anyway, I ordered an espresso martini, jumbo prawn cocktail, eggplant parmigiana, and spumoni for dessert. Hubby got a cheeseburger and beer. All were delicious, not sure if was a long time for the food to be brought to us since I was distracted people watching haha. I’d come back again, more likely on a weekday.
Biggest takeaway, book a reservation or if you want to be seated right away the bar as soon as you walk in had tables with no wait.