John's Grill

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63 Ellis St
San Francisco, CA 94102
John's Grill has been a San Francisco tradition since 1908. This historic restaurant is one of the city's oldest and most famous and is a favorite of celebrities who enjoy great steaks, expertly prepared fresh seafood with excellent service, and a one-of-a-kind atmosphere. John's Grill was a setting in author Dashiell Hammett, The Maltese Falcon. The restaurant has earned many tributes: it has been chosen as one of the 10 best by Esquire and featured in Gourmet Magazine. If you're looking for a great steak dinner or seafood dinner in San Francisco, then John's Grill is a must-try restaurant. We can't wait to serve you!

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3.51,932 reviews
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Seyi A.
11/7/2025

WOW WOW WOW! Came here last night for a client dinner. I happened to make the reservation for the wrong day and they accommodated a party of 16 (that ended up being 20!) amazing service. On top of...

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Kris B.
10/31/2025

We came with our dear friends and this meal was perfection from start to finish. Everything we ordered was delicious and the service was exceptional. Plus the feeling of the place was very old San...

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Peter C.
10/1/2025

Met up with a friend who was visiting San Francisco via a cruise ship today around noon and happened upon this place because everywhere else seemed to be closed until later in the day - such...

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Phong V.
11/21/2025

Went here during Dreamforce and the food did not disappoint. The stake was cooked perfectly. The staff were friendly and were fun to joke with. We made reservations ahead of time and did not have...

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Neha H.
11/19/2025

My favorite steak dinner in the city! I love ordering their filet mignon with the baked potato and a small Caesar salad. The salad is so delicious and hits every time. The steak is always...

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