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John's Grill

63 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA | Map it  

94102 37.785401 -122.407100

(415) 830-4964 | View Website

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Historic downtown joint serves steak and seafood and handmade lobster ravioli; full bar and extensive, Napa Valley-focused wine list.

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Neighborhoods:
Northeast, Downtown
Categories:
Restaurants
Cuisine:
Seafood, Steakhouse

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Payment Methods:
MasterCard, Discover, Visa, Travelers Check, American Express, Diners Club
Restaurant Special Features:
Romantic Dining

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robinson ltd

Member since Oct, 2011 View Profile
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Joined 7 months ago
4.0
October 15, 2011

Great service.. We really enjoyed being introduced to Johns Grill. It is a treat to see this kind of service still exists in such a classic restaurant! CL & Samantha Robinson

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Kuryakin

Member since Jun, 2008 View Profile
24Reviews
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Joined 4 years ago
4.0
November 22, 2010

Great little steakhouse. We were, I admit, attracted to the Maltese Falcon connection, and expected only so so food, but were were pleasantly surprised. The steaks were excellent and side vegetables and potato came with the entree. We were seated in the Jazz room upstairs with a lot of people. This not a large restaurant and they fill every inch of space with a table, so if you are good at eating in a crowd this is the place! Overall - better than average food, good prices, cool decor with movie still pictures on walls, quaint setting, liked it.

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DRomulous

Member since Jul, 2009 View Profile
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Joined 3 years ago
4.0
December 30, 2009

Went for lunch - OUTSTANDING!. I've only been the one time, so take my review as you will... Was up in SF to watch the Emerald bowl in 2007. Stopped in on a whim for lunch with the wife and kids. The seating is VERY TIGHT, and probably not the best place for kids... but I tell you, the frutti di mari was OUTSTANDING. the price was great as well, i believe it came in around $13 and change. I'd come back without hesitation.

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mix001

Member since Mar, 2009 View Profile
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Joined 3 years ago
1.0
March 09, 2009

john's "not so great" grill. The experience here was not so pleasant as sounded by locals. We were first sat a small small small table near the kitchen where the waiters frequently pass and patrons going to the second floor which we never saw but am sure would have been a more of a better experience. My wife and I both ordered steaks my wife the filet myself the ribeye both cooked as ordered but we found nothing special here. Our waiter seemed to careless of our time being spent here and at the end no dessert offered only coffee we were not pleased and wanted to leave right away. Our entire dining stay here from entrance to exit was a suprising 45 min. However we could not let that sour taste and waste of time ruin the night we left right away to Morton's (two blocks away) for their sigature hot lava cake that quickly turned the night back around to a pleasant night thank you Morton's for saving the day or night.

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MrsPumpkin

Member since Aug, 2008 View Profile
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Joined 4 years ago
5.0
August 03, 2008

"City" charm and history to be cherished .. We visit The City from our home on the central coast whenever possible. A dinner at John's is always included. I lived in Burlingame as a child, so this resturant is part of my childhood. One can find a great steak in many newer places, but the service, great food and atmosphere all make the prices here acceptable. If you want to take in the charm of the City then John's is an important destination. For those who live in SF it is familiar and welcoming. Perhaps not the greatest place for economy minded tourists.

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