Tadich Grill
The Verdict
"California's oldest restaurant since 1849. Order the sand dabs and a martini. Sit in a curtained booth upstairs. Walk-in lunch fills fast."
What you need to know
Tadich Grill has been serving San Francisco since 1849, making it the oldest continuously operating restaurant in California. It started as a Gold Rush coffee stand and grew into a Financial District seafood institution. The current California Street location has been the home since 1967.
The Food
Sand Dabs Meuniere is the dish that built the reputation. Cioppino, Hangtown Fry, mesquite-grilled petrale sole. The kind of place where a martini is the default order.
Practical Info
Address: 240 California Street
Reservations: Walk-in only
Hours: Mon-Sat. Closed Sun.
📍 Location: This restaurant is in Financial District. Explore the neighborhood →
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