John's Grill

3.0/5.0
10 reviews

63 Ellis Street

San Francisco, CA

986-3274

Category: American

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Recent Reviews for John's Grill
November 11, 2005
Gianni F.
san francisco , California
104 reviews
I like this restaurant a lot. I have tried many of the dishes on the menu and they are all good and interesting. Nice wine list too. The waiters seem friendly and professional and the same ones are always there. Must be a nice place to work. Th ... more
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December 27, 2003
Anonymous
56944 reviews
Steaks are good, they are cooked to the desired doneness excatly as asked for. I had the Oyster Wellington, though not filling, but it's something new to try. I went there for my Christmas Eve dinner, someone was playing the Christmas songs w ... more
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January 26, 2001
Craig S.
Plano , Texas
189 reviews , 1 photo
If you go for the experience, fine. Food not special. It's difficult to screw up steak! If you go for a steak, you're better entertained at Original Joe's.
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April 25, 2000
William C.
40 reviews
John's Grill relies more on it's touristy location and being mentioned in the Sam Spade novels than it does on food. It's fine for the tourists who think they are seeing "old San Francisco." In reality, the food is barely average.
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April 27, 1998
Russel R.
1 review
Anyone that wants pretty decent food and the experience of "Old San Francisco" will have an enjoyable evening. A good place to take out of town visitors. It is billed as a steak and seafood resturant, and appropriately so. As it turned out, all f ... more
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November 25, 1997
Greg B.
38 reviews
I ate here last night and found the food to be just average. As with the other reviewers, I was attracted by the ambiance and reuptation which was enhanced by a solitary blonde in a gold lame dress who ordered a dry martini at a nearby table. She was ... more
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August 26, 1997
Monika T.
38 reviews
A great, old-time restaurant which offers good food in a unique atmosphere. Everytime I go there, I expect Sam Spade to walk by our table. Great place to take out-of-towners who know who Dashiell Hammett is and are familiar with "The Maltese Falcon ... more
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December 27, 1996
Anonymous
56944 reviews
One of my all time favorite places to eat in the city. Good food. Good wine. Good service. Great atmosphere - you can imagine Sam Spade here. Definitely a must see for visitors.
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November 22, 1996
Anonymous
56944 reviews
A must see on any trip to San Francisco.. Food, service and ambience will bring tears to your eyes.. From the panel walls and those Maltese Falcon photos hanging on the walls. Everything in the rooms, (there are three floors) and all of them give y ... more
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November 12, 1996
Benito L.
6 reviews
Flavorfull food at moderate prices. Good service.
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