Tadich Grill
The Verdict
"Operating since 1849, widely cited as California's oldest restaurant."
What you need to know
Tadich Grill has been serving San Francisco since 1849 and is one of the oldest restaurants in California by most accounts. It started as a Gold Rush coffee stand and grew into a Financial District seafood restaurant. The current California Street address has been the location since 1967.
The Food
Sand Dabs Meunière is the long-running signature. Cioppino, Hangtown Fry, mesquite-grilled petrale sole. The bartenders pour proper martinis.
Practical Info
Reservations: Accepted for part of the dining room through Tock. The rest is first-come, first-served.
Hours: Mon-Sat. Closed Sun.
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