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John's Grill

John's Grill

Steakhouse$$$$
Downtown San Francisco-Union Square, San Francisco
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7.6/10
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    Megan I.
    "Excellent service, and The Maltese Falcon lives upstairs."(5 Tips)
    Daniela G.
    "Excellent steaks and seafood!"(5 Tips)
    PuffyChica
    "Lobster Ravioli was awesome!!"(4 Tips)
    Scott S.
    "Shrimp cocktail, clam chowder and the Filet Mignon were delicious!!"(6 Tips)
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  • 'ash7' - T. A.
    'ash7' - T. AshidaOctober 27, 2011
    Best steak house in United Square. Friendly and delicious.
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    NHHOctober 1, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    The Jack Lalanne salad is a must order.
  • Stephen M.
    Stephen McLeodAugust 24, 2013
    I had the microwaved filet and my girlfriend had the microwaved fish. We started with the microwaved ravioli. Charge 35 bucks to push start? I will never get that hour of my life back.
  • Leslie M.heart icon on user image
    Fine old SF steak house & great bar
  • Matt K.
    Matt KessingerJanuary 22, 2012
    Excellent ribeye!!! Order the mushrooms to go on it!
  • Leslie M.heart icon on user image
    Home of the Maltese Falcon
  • Aline S.heart icon on user image
    Aline SampaioJune 13, 2016
    Ribeye steak was great, Jumbo Prawns were ok. The food is good but it doesn't worth the price.
  • Stan R.heart icon on user image
    Stan RodriguesAugust 8, 2014
    Everything , lobster ravioli,
  • Jaime O.heart icon on user image
    Jaime OlmoApril 27, 2018
    Great stakes
  • Jen S.
    Jen SpecJanuary 2, 2013
    Oysters Wellington at the bar for lunch. Just sayin'.
  • Suzanne P.heart icon on user image
    Suzanne PhanSeptember 9, 2023
    Great martini
  • Ardail S.
    Ardail SmithNovember 27, 2009
    If you love old school detective novels you will love this place, I do. Good food and atmosphere, it's Ace's in my book. Read more
  • Davy K.
    Davy KestensJanuary 23, 2012
    The fried prawns were awful! But the chef's special red snapper was great!
  • David P.heart icon on user image
    David PinchotJanuary 31, 2013
    Great service and wonderful steaks!
  • Vasiliy P.heart icon on user image
    Vasiliy PanikhinNovember 7, 2016
    Best in downtown
  • Charles C.
    Charles ContessaSeptember 27, 2015
    Not a great dining experience. It's a steak diner!
  • Rodrigo I.heart icon on user image
    Rodrigo IbarraFebruary 3, 2015
    Sealed salmon, best option
  • Fahad A.heart icon on user image
    Fahad ANovember 4, 2015
    Nice cousy place
  • Walt P.
    Walt PeschApril 17, 2012
    Great Caesar salad. Ordered steak medium, should have gone medium rare.
  • Leandro D.
    Leandro Di PasqualeOctober 20, 2013
    Great Filet Mignon !!
  • Jun'ichi H.
    Jun'ichi HirayamaMay 21, 2013
    Good food for sure.
  • Breno V.
    Breno VieiraAugust 18, 2013
    Historical appeal does not compensate for lack of seasoning and bland dishes. Lost somewhere in the past, the chef doesn't appear concerned with freshness. Bread was clearly old as well.
  • LaDee E.
    LaDee E.July 1, 2013
    Service could have been a lot better, drinks were good though!
  • Rye B.
    Rye BreadMarch 4, 2011
    Cluttered, clumsy, cork, and flies. Good steak. $50 plate and drink.
  • Eric
    EricSeptember 18, 2012
    Okay food but slow service... I had the swordfish. Good, but the sides came cold and were not very flavorful. Expensive as well. I would choose another location overall.
  • E M.
    E MartinezFebruary 18, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the Jumbo Prawn Cocktail
  • James S.
    James StinnettMay 4
    Been here 25+ times
    Bloom Martini
  • E M.
    E MartinezSeptember 13, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Best Manhattan in Union Square.
  • James S.
    James StinnettJanuary 19
    Been here 25+ times
    Burger for lunch
  • Lola P.
    Lola PageApril 2, 2010
    first place to try Clam Chowder, I must say I have really missed out!
  • Stephen M.
    Stephen McLeodSeptember 11, 2011
    Great place to eat if you are in the mood for over priced crap.
  • Jason
    JasonJune 13, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Not the cheapest place to eat but hey, the shrimp louie salad is good -- and reasonably priced at $12-13.
  • Tony W.
    Tony WilliamsJanuary 26, 2010
    The Chicken Jerusalem is excellent. Coffee not so good, have dessert and coffee elsewhere.
  • Six S.
    Six SixnineJune 26, 2012
    Have a negroni at the bar
  • dane k.
    dane keesSeptember 21, 2011
    Surprisingly large portion sizes
  • Murali V.
    Murali VajapeyamSeptember 11, 2013
    Sam spade!
  • Juan N.
    Juan NiñoJuly 14, 2013
    Do not order de cannelloni
  • PuffyChica
    PuffyChicaFebruary 1, 2011
    Lobster Ravioli was awesome!!
  • Michael L.
    Michael L.April 22, 2011
    High prices, good Food and nice service
  • Trisha F.
    Trisha FMarch 7, 2011
    Take cash- they overcharged my boyfriends' credit card $200.
  • Michael Z.
    Michael ZaiaApril 11, 2013
    Food is not that great. I would make this my last resort
  • Jason
    JasonJanuary 19, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Try the Shrimp Louis
  • matt c.
    matt chouAugust 14, 2009
    Seafood pasta and live jazz, old school all the way
  • Kailei C.
    Kailei CarrJanuary 27, 2010
    Don't order the fisherman stew. Tastes like a frozen dinner. My colleague got the salmon and it didn't look much better. Stick with the steak.
  • David L.
    David LytleDecember 22, 2009
    Find the Maltese Falcon.
  • Christy G.
    Christy GreenAugust 30, 2011
    Service so rude!
  • Şebnem Üzmez U.heart icon on user image
    Şebnem Üzmez UzelNovember 4, 2022
    tortellini mükemmel .Aperatif olarak istedik ama ana yemek bile olurmuş
  • Irina S.
    Irina SinitsinaMay 5, 2016
    Большие порции, очень вкусно, особенно морепродукты
  • Leonardo B.heart icon on user image
    Leonardo BarrosDecember 29, 2015
    É um típico restaurante americano. Muito bom.
  • Batuhan B.
    Batuhan BirtürkApril 23, 2019
    İkinci katta oturduk, bir anda masaların arasında gezen bir fare gördük. Garsonu çağırıp az önce bir fare geçti dedim, etrafına bakındı ben göremedim dedi ve gitti. Yemekler ortalama, müzik yaramaz.
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