Sam's Tavern

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368 Bush St
San Francisco, CA 94104

Sam's Tavern, located in San Francisco, CA, is an Old Fashioned Eating House that prides itself on delivering classic San Francisco dishes alongside mesquite-grilled fresh fish. With over 75 years of service, the establishment maintains a reputation as one of the city's good eating places, offering a blend of traditional waiter service and private booths for an authentic dining experience.

Founded on the culinary legacy of its predecessor, Sam's Grill, the tavern continues to honor its history by serving delicacies such as rex sole and sand dabs, which were favorites of patrons since the Gold Rush era. The restaurant is also available for private parties and buyouts, ensuring a memorable experience for all guests.

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4.5118 reviews
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Whallen F.
11/23/2025

4.5. But rounded off at 5.0. Took a road trip with fam to the City and found this local pub/tavern, Sam's Tavern . Super easy to find and a lot of nostalgia . We were welcomed by the...

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Michelle L.
10/18/2025

What can I say about this place? We absolutely love it. We start here when we come into San Francisco and we end here. Dave the Bartender is not only become a dear friend of ours. He is someone...

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Gerald R.
5/18/2025

AFTER-HOURS DRINKING WITH CO-WORKERS My co-workers had a gift card from Sam's Tavern that needed to be used soon. One day after work we went here for drinks and food. We sat at the lounge, which...

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Harry S.
10/20/2025

A great find a recent trip to San Francisco! Has good locals bar/tavern feel, while welcoming all for drinks, football games, etc! Great service and very attentive to our needs!

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Lauren S.
10/25/2025

Best corned beef hash I've ever had! The waitress was super friendly too. Came here randomly for brunch and would definitely come back for some Irish food!

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