Original Joe’s San Jose Menu
Welcome to Original Joe’s San Jose, a delightful Italian eatery located in the heart of San Jose, CA. This casual dining spot is perfect for families and friends, offering a relaxed atmosphere with outdoor seating. The menu is a tantalizing blend of classic dishes and contemporary twists, featuring everything from succulent prime rib to crispy eggplant parmigiana. Guests can also indulge in grilled sandwiches like the rich tuna melt and savory Italian turkey pesto.
For those seeking lighter fare, the house salad is a refreshing start. With options for pescatarians and limited vegetarian meals, there's something for everyone. Enhance your dining experience with the convenience of delivery or takeout, and enjoy a full bar selection. Whether you're looking for a lively dinner with friends or a quiet meal with family, Original Joe’s San Jose delivers satisfaction on every plate.
Dinner Salads with Meals
House Salad
Fresh mixed greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, and carrots, served with your choice of dressing. Simple and crisp.
Caesar's Salad
Eggless dressing.
Caprese Salad
Fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, basil, and balsamic glaze. A refreshing, classic Italian flavor combination.
Calamari Strips
Crispy, golden-fried calamari strips served with a zesty marinara dipping sauce. Light and flavorful.
Crab Cakes
Golden, crispy crab cakes made with lump crab meat, served with tangy aioli for dipping.
Prawn Cocktail
Chilled, jumbo prawns served with a zesty cocktail sauce. Simple, elegant, and refreshing.
Joe's Classic Antipasto
A mix of cured meats, cheeses, olives, roasted peppers, and marinated vegetables. A perfect start.
Italian Antipasto
An assortment of Italian cured meats, cheeses, olives, artichokes, and marinated vegetables. Bold and savory.
Sautéed Spinach with Bacon
Fresh spinach sautéed with crispy bacon, garlic, and a hint of lemon. Savory and satisfying.
Meatball Platter
Homemade meatballs in marinara sauce, topped with melted cheese. Served with garlic bread for dipping.
Garlic Bread
Toasted bread with butter, garlic, and a sprinkle of herbs. Crispy, buttery, and full of flavor.
Roasted Tomato Bruschetta
Toasted bread topped with roasted tomatoes, garlic, basil, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Fresh and vibrant.
French Bread
Freshly baked, warm French bread with a golden, crispy crust. Perfectly soft inside. Simple and delicious.
Garlic Steak Fries
Crispy steak fries tossed in garlic, herbs, and Parmesan. Savory, crunchy, and irresistible.
Starters
Soups
Minestrone Soup to Go (pint)
A hearty blend of seasonal vegetables, beans, pasta, and herbs in a flavorful tomato broth.
Seafood Chowder Pint (Friday Only)
Creamy seafood chowder with tender shrimp, clams, and fish. A Friday-only treat, rich and satisfying.
Minestrone Soup to go (quart)
A hearty blend of seasonal vegetables, beans, pasta, and herbs in a flavorful tomato broth.
Joe's Chicken soup to go (pint)
A comforting pint of chicken soup, simmering with a blend of tender chicken pieces, vegetables, and herbs in a savory broth.
Asian Chicken Salad
Napa cabbage, chopped romaine, grilled chicken, shredded carrots, red bell pepper, green onion, mandarin oranges, slivered almonds, won ton strips, sesame dressing
Joe's Chopped Salad
Broiled chicken, salami, garbanzo beans, shredded monterey jack, and tomato.
Caesar Salad
Eggless dressing, anchovies available upon request.
Spring salad
Romaine, strawberries, pears, avocados, mini tomatoes, candied pecans, pomegranates, croutons, blush wine vinaigrette.
"The Rock"
Crab, shrimp, hard boiled egg, avocado, black olives, mixed vegetable, and tomato.
Cobb Salad
Crisp greens topped with grilled chicken, bacon, avocado, eggs, blue cheese, and tangy dressing.
Salads
Classic Sandwiches
Club Sandwich
Served with steak fries or side salad.
Prime Rib Sandwich
Served with steak fries or side salad.
Steak Sandwich
Served with steak fries or side salad.
Tuna Melt
Tuna salad with melted cheddar cheese.
Grilled Chicken Pesto
Pesto, melted Monterey jack cheese, tomato.
Italian Turkey
Pesto, marinara sauce, creamy havarti, pancetta chip, and arugula.
Grilled Sandwiches
Burgers
Original Joe's Famous Hamburger
3/4 lb. ground chuck, swiss cheese, grilled, or broiled.
"Joe's Special" Burger
1/2 lb. burger with spinach, mushroom, onion, havarti cheese, bacon, and egg.
The "Bambino" Burger
1/2 lb. burger, roasted tomatoes, fontina cheese, pancetta chip, and arugula, broiled or grilled.
The Calabrese
1/2 lb. Burger with Anaheim peppers, roasted jalapeno spread, pepper jack cheese.
All American Burger
1/2 lb. Burger, red onion, lettuce, tomato, pickles and cheese.
Spaghetti Pomodoro (Tomato Basil)
Spaghetti tossed in a fresh tomato basil sauce, offering a light, savory, and flavorful dish.
Spaghetti with Meat & Mushroom Sauce
Spaghetti topped with a rich meat and mushroom sauce, creating a hearty and savory pasta dish.
Ravioli
Tender ravioli filled with savory ingredients, served with your choice of marinara, cream, or butter sauce.
Cheese Ravioli
Delicate ravioli filled with creamy cheese, served with marinara or your favorite sauce.
Half Spaghetti & Half Ravioli
A perfect combination of classic spaghetti and cheese ravioli, served with your choice of sauce.
Pasta al Olio
Pasta tossed in olive oil, garlic, and herbs for a simple, savory, and flavorful dish.
Pesto with Pinenuts
Pasta tossed in a rich pesto sauce, with fresh basil, garlic, and crunchy pine nuts for added flavor.
Mostaccioli
Penne pasta served with a savory marinara or meat sauce, offering a hearty and flavorful dish.
Fettuccine Alfredo
Fettuccine pasta in a creamy, rich Alfredo sauce, delivering a smooth and indulgent flavor.
Fettuccine Alfredo with Smoked Ham & Peas
Creamy fettuccine Alfredo with smoked ham, peas, and a rich Parmesan sauce. Comfort in a bowl.
Pasta Primavera (Red Sauce)
Pasta tossed with fresh veggies in a zesty, flavorful tomato sauce. Light and satisfying.
Pasta Primavera (White Sauce)
Pasta with fresh vegetables in a creamy, rich garlic Parmesan white sauce. Light and indulgent.
Linguine with Clams (White Sauce)
Linguine served with tender clams in a garlic butter white sauce. Fresh, flavorful, and light.
Linguine with Clams (Red Sauce)
Linguine with succulent clams in a tangy, rich tomato marinara sauce. Bold and satisfying.
Penne with Chicken & Broccoli
Penne pasta with tender chicken and fresh broccoli in a savory garlic Parmesan sauce.
Seafood Fettucine
Fettuccine pasta with a medley of shrimp, scallops, and mussels in a creamy garlic sauce.
Steak and Sausage Rigatoni
Rigatoni with tender steak and savory sausage in a rich tomato sauce, topped with Parmesan.
Baked Lasagna
Layers of pasta, rich meat sauce, melted cheese, and marinara, baked to perfection. Comfort in every bite.
Pasta
Chicken
Charcoal Broiled Chicken Breasts
Juicy chicken breasts, charbroiled to perfection, with a smoky, tender texture and flavorful seasoning.
Chicken Liver Sautéed with Mushrooms
Tender chicken liver sautéed with mushrooms, cooked in a savory sauce for a rich, flavorful dish.
Chicken Piccata
Tender chicken breast sautéed in a lemon-caper sauce, offering a tangy, savory, and flavorful bite.
Chicken Parmigiana
Breaded chicken breast, topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella, then baked to golden perfection.
Chicken Sec with Mushrooms
Tender chicken sautéed with fresh mushrooms in a savory white wine sauce for a rich, flavorful dish.
Chicken Cacciatora
Chicken simmered in a rich tomato sauce with garlic, olives, and herbs for a hearty, flavorful dish.
Hamburger Steak (16 oz.)
Served with certified angus steaks. aged and prepared in our own butcher shop.
Pork Chops
Served with certified angus steaks. aged and prepared in our own butcher shop.
Rib Steak (26 oz.)
Served with certified angus steaks. aged and prepared in our own butcher shop.
Kansas City N.Y. Strip (27 oz.)
Served with certified angus steaks. aged and prepared in our own butcher shop.
Special Top Sirloin (14 oz.)
Served with certified angus steaks. aged and prepared in our own butcher shop.
New York Cut (18 oz.)
A flavorful 18 oz New York cut steak, grilled to perfection for a juicy, tender bite.
New York Cut (14 oz.)
Served with certified angus steaks. aged and prepared in our own butcher shop.
Filet Mignon 8oz.
Served with certified angus steaks. aged and prepared in our own butcher shop.
Porter House Steak (30 oz.)
Served with certified angus steaks. aged and prepared in our own butcher shop.
Filet Mignon 12 oz.
Tender 12 oz filet mignon, expertly cooked to your preference, for a juicy, melt-in-your-mouth experience.
Steaks & Chops
Seafood
Calamari Steak
Tender calamari steak, lightly breaded and pan-seared, served with a zesty dipping sauce.
Fillet of Sole
Delicate fillet of sole, lightly seasoned and pan-fried to a tender, flaky perfection.
Halibut (Broiled)
Succulent halibut, broiled to perfection, offering a mild, flaky texture with a light, savory finish.
Halibut (Grilled)
Grilled halibut, perfectly cooked to highlight its mild, flaky texture with a smoky, savory flavor.
Salmon (Broiled)
Broiled salmon, perfectly cooked to a tender, flaky texture with a rich, savory taste.
Salmon (Grilled)
Grilled salmon, lightly seasoned and cooked to perfection, offering a smoky, tender, and flavorful taste.
Sautéed Scallops (Lemon Caper Sauce)
Tender scallops sautéed in a zesty lemon caper sauce, delivering a fresh, tangy, and flavorful dish.
Golden Fried Prawns
Crispy golden fried prawns, perfectly battered and fried for a savory, crunchy, and flavorful bite.
Broiled Prawns
Succulent prawns broiled to perfection, seasoned with a hint of lemon and garlic for a tender, flavorful taste.
Prawns Scampi
Juicy prawns sautéed in a garlic butter sauce with lemon and herbs, served with pasta or bread.
Prime Rib 18 oz.
Tender, juicy 18 oz prime rib, perfectly roasted and served with savory au jus.
Sweetbreads Sautée with Mushrooms
Tender sweetbreads sautéed with mushrooms in a savory sauce, offering a rich, flavorful dish.
Eggplant Parmigiana
Crispy breaded eggplant slices, layered with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella, baked to perfection.
Breaded Veal Cutlet
Crispy breaded veal cutlet, perfectly fried for a tender, flavorful, golden-brown crust.
Veal Parmigiana
Breaded veal cutlet, topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella, then baked to golden perfection.
Veal Piccata
Tender veal, sautéed in a lemony caper sauce, offering a tangy and flavorful finish.
Veal Scallopini with Fresh Mushrooms
Tender veal scallopini, sautéed with fresh mushrooms in a rich, savory white wine sauce.
Veal Scallopini Sec with Mushrooms
Tender veal scallopini, sautéed with fresh mushrooms in a rich, savory white wine sauce.
Calf's Liver Sautée with Mushrooms
Tender calf's liver sautéed with mushrooms, cooked in a savory sauce for a rich, flavorful dish.
Calf's Liver with Bacon
Tender calf's liver, perfectly cooked and topped with crispy bacon for a rich, savory flavor.
Calf's Liver with Bacon & Onions
Tender calf's liver, topped with crispy bacon and caramelized onions for a rich, savory combination.
Joe's Special
Ground chuck sautéed with onions, spinach and eggs.
Prime Rib 30 oz.
Juicy, tender 30 oz prime rib, slow-roasted to perfection and served with savory au jus.
Entrées
Desserts
Spumoni
A traditional Italian ice cream dessert with layers of chocolate, cherry, and pistachio flavors.
Cheese Cake
Rich, creamy cheesecake with a buttery crust, topped with a smooth, decadent layer of sweetness.
Tiramisu
A classic Italian dessert with layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone cream, and cocoa dusting.
Gelato
Creamy, rich gelato in a variety of flavors, offering a smooth, indulgent frozen treat.
Chocolate Eruption Cake
Decadent chocolate cake with a gooey molten center, topped with rich, indulgent chocolate sauce.
Tea
A refreshing cup of brewed tea, hot or iced, offering a soothing, flavorful experience.
Iced Tea
Chilled iced tea, perfectly brewed and served cold for a refreshing, crisp, and thirst-quenching drink.
Coffee
A rich, aromatic cup of coffee, brewed to perfection for a bold, energizing flavor.
Decaf
Smooth decaf coffee, brewed to perfection for a rich, flavorful taste without the caffeine.
Soft Drink
Refreshing soft drink, sweet and fizzy, offering a satisfying burst of flavor in every sip.
Pellegrino Sparkling Water (500ml)
Pellegrino Sparkling Water (500ml), lightly carbonated for a crisp, refreshing taste with a clean finish.
