Walnut Creek's Original Joes Quietly Unveiled a Preliminary Rollout, Opinions Surface
925 News: Original Joe's Opens in Walnut Creek
Original Joe's, a beloved San Francisco restaurant, has finally made its way to the East Bay. After nearly 90 years of operating primarily in San Francisco and Daly City, the new location in Walnut Creek is set to open to the public on Thursday, August 14, 2025.
The grand opening was marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring Walnut Creek Mayor Cindy Darling and the Duggan family, who are the restaurant's owners. The event took place in the Broadway Plaza shopping district, in the former Stanford's Restaurant and Bar space. The city of Walnut Creek even designated August 14 as “Original Joe’s Day” to honor the occasion.
During the invite-only soft opening from August 8-10, at least 20 guests posted their experiences online, praising the cozy cocktail bar, spacious main dining room, and private room with its own bar. Cocktails also received positive reviews for being well-made and generously poured.
Multiple guests commented on the hospitality, stating that they felt like regulars on the first night. Bret A. even went as far as to say that the new Original Joes is a quality of restaurant that Walnut Creek needed, and every meal was delicious. Greg A. described the new location as a "game changer" that "hits every mark: food, service, and ambiance."
In addition to covering the opening of Original Joe's, 925 News has reported on the recent openings of Boba Studio, BH Wood Fired Grill, and Gibson's Restaurant in Walnut Creek. The news source is a comprehensive resource for everything happening in Walnut Creek, Lamorinda, Danville, Concord, and the Trivalley.
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- After the grand opening of Original Joe's in Walnut Creek, local residents can expect to enhance their lifestyle, as this beloved restaurant offers a delightful food-and-drink experience with a cozy cocktail bar, spacious dining areas, and quality cuisine.
- To create a warm and inviting atmosphere at home, inspiration can be drawn from the elegantly designed home-and-garden decor found within the new Original Joe's dining rooms, providing an opportunity for Walnut Creek residents to replicate the ambiance in their own spaces.
