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 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
Address: 240 California Street
Reservations: Walk-in only
Hours: Mon-Sat. Closed Sun.
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