John's Grill

Stopped in for lunch while in the city recently. It is a long time restaurant and gathering place for politicians and celebs. The lunch menu was somewhat limited as far as sandwiches, burgers, etc. The service was very good and attentive. However the burger I ordered was very well done and dry. There was no sauce or anything on the bun which was very bready compared to the burger. I had to ask for some mayo and ketchup to go with it. The fries were seasoned well and hot and crispy. The clam chowder which we split was good. The chicken sandwich was a thin piece of flattened that was crispy but on the thinner side for a huge bun. All in all it was disappointing.

This is a great old establishment restaurant in San Francisco. My family has been going here for decades. But, we hadn't been in a while and it did not disappoint. Service was still excellent, especially our waiter, Dana. We had the escargot appetizer and it was excellent. There was complimentary sourdough bread that was out of this world. All three of us ended up ordering fish dishes, the petrole sole, the snapper, and the salmon. Everything was really really good. We would say that the mashed potatoes were excellent, but they had way more butter than necessary. This is the restaurant where scenes from the Maltese falcon movie was filmed.

I came here for the Steak and it was perfectly cooked I asked for medium well. I enjoyed how it comes with 2 sides which were filling! I came during the holidays surprisingly it was not too busy and no wait. The staff were not very attentive that’s the only part.

I went to John's Grill because I was told it's a historical restaurant, and the spot for seafood in San Francisco. I was initially suspicious. It wasn't super busy yet we waited too long to be served cold bread. That said, the table bread, though cold, was sour and delicious, foreshadowing the rest of the night. The service remarkably picked up after we ordered, and our main dishes arrived quickly. I got the Fisherman's Pasta, which was delightfully creamy with massive chunks of fish (salmon and snapper), prawns, and shrimp. My dad got the fried prawns which were large and juicy, and came with 3 different sauces (cocktail, sour cream, and tartar sauce). The blackberry lemonade was also a nice surprise; it was perfectly sour and tasted like real blackberries. Overall, John's Grill has tasty American seafood with a lovely historical ambiance.

I was about to eat alone in my hotel room while my group was at an event. I’m so glad I changed my mind. I had a seat at the bar and was so kindly welcomed by Alexis(I hope I spelled his name right.)It was Saturday night. He made a fabulous Old fashioned. I had the beet salad which was delicious, a perfect filet mignon, delicious red wine and he forcedme to try the chocolate mousse. He was amazing to watch as he worked so hard. He needs a bonus. Always smiling. The atmosphere was perfect. Sometimes going alone is just what you need. Had some good conversations with folks next to me. Thank you! I shall return. I’m sure I burned the calories with all the walking.

Food was not so good. Atmosphere also a little bit strange. The only good thing was the waiters -they did an excellent job. Would I recommend this place? I don't know.

During our visit to San Francisco we decided to head to John's Grill for dinner, and despite not having a reservation we were warmly welcomed by the hostess. She kindly offered us a lovely table in the upstairs dining area, which turned out to be a great spot as the downstairs area was already full and buzzing with activity. The added bonus of sitting upstairs was being able to enjoy live music from a talented chap playing during our meal, which added a really nice touch to the evening. Our server, Dana, greeted us with a smile and quickly took our drinks orders before giving us plenty of time to browse the menu and make our selections. Steak was naturally the focus for us, with the fillet and the strip being our choices for the evening. Whilst we waited for our mains, we were served some warm, fresh bread which was a lovely start and very much appreciated. After a reasonable wait our main courses arrived and both steaks were cooked well and very enjoyable. When offered the dessert menu we decided to pass, as nothing really caught our eye and to be fair, the mains were more than enough to leave us feeling full. Overall, we had a really lovely time at John's Grill. The atmosphere was lively yet relaxed, the service from Dana was great and the food was satisfying. It is definitely a place worth visiting when in San Francisco for a classic steakhouse experience.

Started with the lobster bisque. It was very good. Tasted fresh and a nice almost sweet aftertaste. The NY strip was cooked well, but had absolutely no seasoning. The sourdough bread was very nice as well as the service. Food came out very quick. Overall a nice local restaurant with authentic style.