Original Joe’s in Walnut Creek brings San Francisco’s classic Italian-American institution to the East Bay with a big, buzzy, old-school vibe. Set at 1300 S. Main Street by Broadway Plaza, the sprawling two-level space seats around 300 guests and features signature Original Joe’s design touches: a long open kitchen counter, leather booths, green-and-white marble accents, a 50-seat cocktail lounge with a fireplace, and two patios that spill out toward the shopping district. The menu leans into hearty, retro comfort food—porterhouse and ribeye steaks, cheeseburgers, chicken parmigiana, spicy rigatoni and other classic pastas, chops, and big plates that nod to both Italian trattoria and American steakhouse traditions, plus desserts and cocktails that match the “special night out” feel. With its generous portions, throwback style, and warm, bustling atmosphere, Original Joe’s Walnut Creek is designed to feel like a neighborhood fixture from day one—equally suited to family dinners, date nights at the bar, or celebratory meals with a crowd.