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Historic John's Grill, San Francisco, CA

Historic John's Grill

4.7 (7602)
$31 to $50
American
63 Ellis Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 53 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:45 am–3:30 pm Dinner Daily 3:30 pm–9:15 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 986-0069
  • Website
    http://johnsgrill.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Mauricio Sibrian
  • Private party facilities
    Historic John's Grill is a landmark restaurant established in 1908 offers private dining rooms for 20 - 300 guests. Classic San Francisco atmosphere offering local seafood and fine cuts of steaks and chops. Chosen as top 10 by Esquire and featured in Gourmet.
  • Private party contact
    Events Team: (415) 986-0069
  • Location
    63 Ellis Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / Union Square
  • Cross street
    Powell Street
  • Parking details
    There is a parking garage directly across the street, Ellis - O'Farrell Garage.https://www.sfmta.com/garages-lots/ellis-ofarrell-garageParking near John's Grill:https://www.parkinsf.com/sanfrancisco/parking-near/John%27s+Grill
  • Public transit
    BART / MUNI at Powell Street Station
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Historic John's Grill's menu was last updated on 3/28/2025.

Although infrequent, our vintages are subject to change | Corkage fee is $35 per 750 ml bottle

Specialty Cocktails

  • Belvedere Martini$16.00

    Belvedere vodka, Dry Vermouth, "shaken"

    • Pear Martini$16.00

      Grey Goose La Poire (Pear), sweet & sour, with a splash of ginger ale

      • Pomegranate Cosmopolitan$16.00

        Young & Yonder Vodka, PAMA Liqueur, Cointreau, cranberry juice, lime juice

        • French Gimlet$16.00

          H.O.B.S. Gin, St.Germain, fresh lime juice, simple syrup

          • French Martini$16.00

            Young & Yonder Vodka, Chambord, pineapple juice

            • Vesper$16.00

              Nolet's Gin, Young & Yonder Vodka, Lillet Blanc

              • Bogie's Old Fashioned$16.00

                Bulleit Bourbon, Muddled Sugar, Angostura Bitters, Orange with a splash of soda

                • Bulleit Rye Manhattan$16.00

                  Bulleit Rye, Sweet Vermouth, dashes of bitters

                  • Gold Rush$16.00

                    Bulleit Bourbon, honey syrup, lemon juice and served on the rocks

                    • Cazadores Paloma$15.00

                      Cazadores Blanco, lime juice, grapefruit, club soda

                      • Aperol Spritz$15.00

                        Aperol, Prosecco with a splash of soda

                        • Moscow Mule$15.00

                          Young & Yonder Vodka, Ginger beer & lime juice

                          • Negroni$15.00

                            H.O.B.S. Gin, Campari, Sweet Vermouth

                            Spirits

                              Single Malt Scotch

                              • Balvenie 12yr

                                • Glenfiddich 12yr / 18yr

                                  • Glenlivet 12yr

                                    • Glenmorangie

                                      • Highland Park 12yr / 18yr

                                        • Lagavulin 16yr

                                          • Laphroaig 10yr

                                            • Macallan 12yr / 18yr

                                              • Oban 14yr

                                                Blended Scotch

                                                • Johnnie Walker Black Label

                                                  • Johnnie Walker Blue Label

                                                    • Johnnie Walker Red Label

                                                      Tequila

                                                      • Casamigos Anejo

                                                        • Casamigos Reposado

                                                          • Cazadores Blanco

                                                            • Clase Azul Anejo

                                                              • Clase Azul Reposado

                                                                • Don Julio Blanco

                                                                  • Don Julio 70

                                                                    • Don Julio 1942

                                                                      • Patron Silver

                                                                        Gin

                                                                        • Beefeater

                                                                          • Bombay

                                                                            • Bombay Sapphire

                                                                              • Hendrick's

                                                                                • HOBS

                                                                                  • Nolet's

                                                                                    • Tanqueray

                                                                                      • Tanqueray 10

                                                                                        Vodka

                                                                                        • Absolut

                                                                                          • Absolut Mandarin

                                                                                            • Belvedere

                                                                                              • Chopin

                                                                                                • Grey Goose

                                                                                                  • Ketel One

                                                                                                    • Ketel One Citroen

                                                                                                      • Tito's

                                                                                                        • Young & Yonder

                                                                                                          Bourbon / Rye

                                                                                                          • Angel's Envy

                                                                                                            • Basil Hayden

                                                                                                              • Buffalo Trace

                                                                                                                • Bulleit Bourbon / Rye

                                                                                                                  • Gentleman Jack

                                                                                                                    • Jack Daniel's

                                                                                                                      • Jim Beam

                                                                                                                        • Knob Creek

                                                                                                                          • Maker's Mark

                                                                                                                            • Templeton Rye

                                                                                                                              • Woodford Reserve

                                                                                                                                • Woodinville Rye

                                                                                                                                  • Elijah Craig Rye

                                                                                                                                    Cognac

                                                                                                                                    • Courvoisier VS

                                                                                                                                      • Hennessy VS

                                                                                                                                        • Remy VSOP

                                                                                                                                          • Remy XO

                                                                                                                                            Beer

                                                                                                                                            $7

                                                                                                                                              Draught Beer

                                                                                                                                              • Anchor Steam

                                                                                                                                                • Budweiser

                                                                                                                                                  • Bud Light

                                                                                                                                                    • Hoegaarden

                                                                                                                                                      • Lagunitas IPA

                                                                                                                                                        • Stella Artois

                                                                                                                                                          Bottled Beer

                                                                                                                                                          • Heineken 0.0 (Non Alcoholic)

                                                                                                                                                            Mocktails

                                                                                                                                                            • Strawberry Lemonade$12.00

                                                                                                                                                              By the Glass

                                                                                                                                                                White Wines

                                                                                                                                                                • Prosecco Riondo, Italy, 187

                                                                                                                                                                  • Glass$12.00

                                                                                                                                                                • Sparkling Wine, Chandon, Brut, California, 187

                                                                                                                                                                  • Glass$15.00

                                                                                                                                                                • Champagne, Moët Chandon, Brut Imperial, France, 187

                                                                                                                                                                  • Glass$24.00

                                                                                                                                                                • Chardonnay, John's Grill Private Label, California

                                                                                                                                                                  • Glass$13.00
                                                                                                                                                                  • Bottle$52.00

                                                                                                                                                                • Chardonnay, Wrath EX, Monterey, 2020

                                                                                                                                                                  • Glass$14.00
                                                                                                                                                                  • Bottle$56.00

                                                                                                                                                                • Chardonnay, Hendry, "Barrel Fermented", Napa, 2020

                                                                                                                                                                  • Glass$17.00
                                                                                                                                                                  • Bottle$68.00

                                                                                                                                                                • Sauvignon Blanc, Hunt & Harvest, Napa, 2022

                                                                                                                                                                  • Glass$14.00
                                                                                                                                                                  • Bottle$56.00

                                                                                                                                                                • Sauvignon Blanc, Easton, Sierra Foothills, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                  • Glass$15.00
                                                                                                                                                                  • Bottle$60.00

                                                                                                                                                                • Rosé, Whispering Angel Caves d'Esclans, Côtes de Provence, France, 2022

                                                                                                                                                                  • Glass$14.00
                                                                                                                                                                  • Bottle$56.00

                                                                                                                                                                • Rosé, Hampton Water, South of France, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                  • Glass$15.00
                                                                                                                                                                  • Bottle$60.00

                                                                                                                                                                • Riesling, Tatomer, "Vandenberg", Santa Barbara County, 2020

                                                                                                                                                                  • Glass$15.00
                                                                                                                                                                  • Bottle$60.00

                                                                                                                                                                • Pinot Gris, Lichen Estate, Anderson Valley, 2019

                                                                                                                                                                  • Glass$14.00
                                                                                                                                                                  • Bottle$56.00

                                                                                                                                                                • Blanc de Noir, "White Pinot Noir", Blindfold, Sonoma County, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                  • Glass$15.00
                                                                                                                                                                  • Bottle$60.00

                                                                                                                                                                • Chablis, Domaine Vocoret & Fils, 2020

                                                                                                                                                                  • Glass$17.00
                                                                                                                                                                  • Bottle$68.00

                                                                                                                                                                Red Wines

                                                                                                                                                                • Merlot, Hunt & Harvest, Napa, 2016

                                                                                                                                                                  • Glass$17.00
                                                                                                                                                                  • Bottle$68.00

                                                                                                                                                                • Merlot, Grgich Hills, Estate, Napa, 2019

                                                                                                                                                                  • Glass$19.00
                                                                                                                                                                  • Bottle$76.00

                                                                                                                                                                • Pinot Noir, Hunt & Harvest, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2016

                                                                                                                                                                  • Glass$15.00
                                                                                                                                                                  • Bottle$60.00

                                                                                                                                                                • Pinot Noir, Hendry, "HRW", Napa, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                  • Glass$16.00
                                                                                                                                                                  • Bottle$64.00

                                                                                                                                                                • Cabernet Sauvignon, John's Grill Private Label, Paso Robles

                                                                                                                                                                  • Glass$14.00
                                                                                                                                                                  • Bottle$56.00

                                                                                                                                                                • Cabernet Sauvignon, Hendry, "HRW", Napa, 2020

                                                                                                                                                                  • Glass$18.00
                                                                                                                                                                  • Bottle$72.00

                                                                                                                                                                • Cabernet Sauvignon, Turnbull, Napa, 2020

                                                                                                                                                                  • Glass$23.00
                                                                                                                                                                  • Bottle$92.00

                                                                                                                                                                • Cabernet Sauvignon, Grgich Hills, Estate, Napa, 2018

                                                                                                                                                                  • Glass$26.00
                                                                                                                                                                  • Bottle$104.00

                                                                                                                                                                • Zinfandel, Grgich Hills, Estate, Napa, 2018

                                                                                                                                                                  • Glass$17.00
                                                                                                                                                                  • Bottle$68.00

                                                                                                                                                                • Malbec, Hendry, "Block 14", Napa, 2019

                                                                                                                                                                  • Glass$19.00
                                                                                                                                                                  • Bottle$76.00

                                                                                                                                                                • Chianti Classico, "Dievole", Petrignano,Tuscany, Italy, 2019

                                                                                                                                                                  • Glass$20.00
                                                                                                                                                                  • Bottle$80.00

                                                                                                                                                                Half Bottles

                                                                                                                                                                • Sauvignon Blanc, Grgich Hills, Estate, Napa, 2020$33.00

                                                                                                                                                                  • Chardonnay, Chalk Hill, Chalk Hill Appellation, 2018$40.00

                                                                                                                                                                    • Pinot Noir, Hendry, Napa, 2021$38.00

                                                                                                                                                                      • Merlot, Pride Mountain Vineyards, Napa / Sonoma, 2018$55.00

                                                                                                                                                                        • Red blend, Quintessa (Cab-Mer-CabFranc), Napa, 2018$244.00

                                                                                                                                                                          • Cabernet Sauvignon, Hendry, Napa, 2017$60.00

                                                                                                                                                                            • Cabernet Sauvignon, Opus One, Robert Mondavi, Napa, 2016$368.00

                                                                                                                                                                              • Zinfandel, Frog's Leap, Napa, 2019$36.00

                                                                                                                                                                                By the Bottle

                                                                                                                                                                                  Sparkling Wines & French Champagne

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Brut, Gloria Ferrer, "Anniversary", Cuvée, Sonoma, 2012$72.00

                                                                                                                                                                                    • Brut Rosé, Roederer Estate, Anderson Valley, NV$75.00

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Champagne, Jean Laurent, Blanc de Noirs, France, NV$100.00

                                                                                                                                                                                        • Champagne, Louis Roederer Brut Collection 243, France, NV$133.00

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Champagne, Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label, France, NV$143.00

                                                                                                                                                                                            • Champagne, Bollinger, Brut, France, NV$192.00

                                                                                                                                                                                              Limited

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Champagne, Dom Perignon, France, 2010$350.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                White Wine

                                                                                                                                                                                                • Albariño, La Marea, "Kristy Vineyard", Monterey County, 2021$50.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Rosé, Paradigm, "Rosé of Merlot", Oakville, Napa, 2022$68.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Sauvignon Blanc, Turnbull, Napa, 2021$58.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Sauvignon Blanc, Frog's Leap, Napa, 2021$60.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Sauvignon Blanc, Massican, Napa, 2021$63.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Sauvignon Blanc, Cloudy Bay, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2022$68.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Sauvignon Blanc, Robert Mondavi, Napa, 2019$70.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chardonnay, Frog's Leap, 'Shale and Stone', Napa, 2020$65.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chardonnay, Robert Mondavi, Napa Valley, 2018$70.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chardonnay, Eric Kent, "1 KM West", Sonoma Coast, 2017$74.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chardonnay, Grgich Hills, Estate, Napa, 2020$84.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chardonnay, Pride Mountain Vineyards, Napa / Sonoma, 2020$87.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chardonnay, The Prisoner, Carneros, 2021$88.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chardonnay, Cakebread Cellars, Napa, 2021$95.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chardonnay, Kistler, Les Noisetier, Sonoma Coast, 2021$100.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chardonnay, Cobb "Doc's Ranch Joann's Block", Sonoma, 2018$118.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Red Wine

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Red Blend, Gamay & Dolcetto, Infinite Air Castles, "Day Wines", Willamette Valley, 2021$65.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Red Blend, Mark Ryan, "Long Haul" (Mer-Cab-PV-CabFranc), Columbia Valley, 2019$97.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Red Blend, The Prisoner, California, 2021$105.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Red Blend, Shafer "Td-9" (Cab-Mer-Mal-PV), Napa, 2019$117.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Red Blend, Quintessa (Cab-Mer-CabFranc), Napa, 2019$450.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Pinot Noir, Lichen Estate, "Moonglow", Anderson Valley, 2019$65.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Pinot Noir, Flowers, Sonoma Coast, 2021$100.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Pinot Noir, Kistler, Russian River Valley, 2020$113.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Pinot Noir, The Prisoner, Sonoma Coast, 2021$114.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Pinot Noir, EnRoute, "Les Pommiers", Russian River, 2021$115.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Pinot Noir, Cobb, "Emmaline Ann Vineyard", Sonoma, 2019$125.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Merlot, Hendry, Napa Valley, 2019$70.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Merlot, Paradigm, Napa, 2019$104.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Merlot, Pride Mountain Vineyards, Napa / Sonoma, 2019$113.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Merlot, Arietta, Napa, 2018$125.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Brunello di Montalcino, Castiglion del Bosco, Montalcino, Italy, 2017$110.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Cabernet Franc, Paradigm, Oakville, Napa Valley, 2019$155.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cabernet Sauvignon, Rodney Strong, Knights Valley, Sonoma, 2019$70.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Cabernet Sauvignon, Foley Johnson, Estate, Napa, 2020$90.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cabernet Sauvignon, Vinoce, Napa, 2018$100.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Cabernet Sauvignon, "Post & Beam", By Far Niente", Napa, 2021$105.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cabernet Sauvignon, Hendry, Napa, 2017$118.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Cabernet Sauvignon, The Prisoner, Napa, 2019$122.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cabernet Sauvignon, Faust, Napa, 2020$135.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Cabernet Sauvignon, Frog's Leap, Estate, Rutherford, 2019$135.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cabernet Sauvignon, Pride Mountain Vineyards, Napa / Sonoma, 2019$145.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Cabernet Sauvignon, Paradigm, Napa, 2018$145.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cabernet Sauvignon, Double Diamond, "Schrader Cellars", Napa, 2019$147.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Cabernet Sauvignon, Joseph Phelps, Napa, 2019$155.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cabernet Sauvignon, Robert Mondavi, The Estates, "Oakville", Napa, 2018$160.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Cabernet Sauvignon, Larkmead, "White Label", Napa, 2019$200.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cabernet Sauvignon, Shafer, One Point Five, Napa, 2019$210.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Cabernet Sauvignon, "The Pact", By Faust, Coombsville Napa, 2019$245.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cabernet Sauvignon, Nickel & Nickel, De Carle Vineyard, Napa, 2019$245.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Cabernet Sauvignon, "Overture", By Opus One, Napa, NV$263.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cabernet Sauvignon, Shafer "Hillside Select", Napa, 2017$500.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Cabernet Sauvignon, Opus One, Robert Mondavi, Napa, 2018$683.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cabernet Sauvignon, Caymus, "Special Edition", Napa, 2009$750.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Limited

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Syrah, Red Car, Estate Vineyard, Fort Ross - Seaview, Sonoma Coast, 2018$88.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Zinfandel, Hendry, "Block 28", Napa, 2018$65.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Zinfandel, Frog's Leap, Napa, 2020$72.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Zinfandel, Robert Biale, "Black Chicken", Napa, 2021$92.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Last updated: March 28, 2025

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    What 7,602 people are saying

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Historic John's Grill reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    4.7
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    4.7 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 4.7Food
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 4.7Service
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 4.6Ambience
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 4.4Value

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Noise • Moderate

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Review summary

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Historic John's Grill offers a "beautiful, old school" dining experience with attentive staff and "great food." Guests enjoy the lively atmosphere with live jazz music, perfect for a fun night out or pre-theater dining. The "steaks are perfectly cooked," and the service is "impeccable." A true San Francisco classic!
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    7,602 Reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Bret

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      San Francisco Bay Area12 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Fantastic location with excellent steaks/food. Live music upstairs is always great.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    2. Jason

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      I’ve always thought this place was great, but they’ve really taken things to the next level. That was one of the best steaks I’ve ever had, and the chocolate torte was absolutely amazing!

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    3. Betty VIP

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      San Francisco Bay Area11 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Perfect Manhattan 🍸 Excellent Sole Almondine 🐟 Charming, friendly waiter ~ Always love the ambience ~ Walls of historical photos and famous personalities over the years ~ since 1908

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    4. Debra

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      San Francisco Bay Area1 review

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      We had our 5 year old grand daughter with us. The wait staff was excellent. They knew what menu options were available to tweak for a fusy eater….and who doesn’t like a side of fries!

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    5. Jennifer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      San Francisco Bay Area1 review

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Staff was very nice and attentive. Food delicious

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    6. George VIP

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Indiana6 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Definitely a beautiful, "old school" restaurant, with white table clothes, attentive staff and great food!

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    7. David VIP

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      California Central Coast16 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      A genuine San Francisco experience. The expert staff provided the perfect backdrop for a delightful evening. A great menu and atmosphere were the prelude to a fantastic meal.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    8. Anthony VIP

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Philadelphia County318 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Dined on June 23, 2025

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cool place. Food and service were very good. Will definitely come again another time.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    9. Carol VIP

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      San Francisco Bay Area8 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Dined on June 22, 2025

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Excellent food and service we will be back. Definitely worth trying this local historic restaurant

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    10. Dinah

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Sacramento / Sacramento Valley1 review

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Dined on June 22, 2025

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Great good and service. A family favorite for special occasions

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Historic John's Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 986-0069.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Historic John's Grill is rated 4.7 stars by 7602 OpenTable diners.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Google Map for Historic John's Grill

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    63 Ellis Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Additional information

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Cross street
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Powell Street
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Neighborhood
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Downtown / Union Square
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Hours of operation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Lunch Daily 11:45 am–3:30 pm Dinner Daily 3:30 pm–9:15 pm
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Price
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      $31 to $50
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Cuisines
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      American, Steak, Seafood
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Dining style
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Casual Elegant
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Dress code
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Casual Dress
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Parking details
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      There is a parking garage directly across the street, Ellis - O'Farrell Garage.https://www.sfmta.com/garages-lots/ellis-ofarrell-garageParking near John's Grill:https://www.parkinsf.com/sanfrancisco/parking-near/John%27s+Grill
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Public transit
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      BART / MUNI at Powell Street Station
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Payment options
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Executive chef
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Mauricio Sibrian
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Additional
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Website
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      http://johnsgrill.com/
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Phone number
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      (415) 986-0069
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Private party facilities
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Historic John's Grill is a landmark restaurant established in 1908 offers private dining rooms for 20 - 300 guests. Classic San Francisco atmosphere offering local seafood and fine cuts of steaks and chops. Chosen as top 10 by Esquire and featured in Gourmet.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Private party contact
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Events Team: (415) 986-0069

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