Historic John's Grill
Since 1908
Downtown/Union Square

63 Ellis Street
@ Stockton
San Francisco, CA 94104
(415) 986-3274
RESERVATIONS

DOMAIN

Lunch & Dinner
LIVE JAZZ NIGHTLY

Don Herron's
Dashiell Hammett Tour

Best of San Francisco Review:

For those who truly know the inside of San Francisco's atmosphere & past, there is no other restaurant, or if you will, place, that reflects history, mystery and downright ambiance like John's Grill. The Interior hasn't changed since Dashiell Hammett sat at the bar waiting for his "chops, baked potato and sliced tomato". Well, we assume he ate this fare, as it is aptly described as Sam Spade's choice in "The Maltese Falcon". (Check out www.baseportal.com for some excellent info on Hammett.) John's Grill is the place where famous people from every walk of life, including every police detective that ever worked in or visited San Francisco, is headed. This is the hangout of Pinkerton Detective's & Bridget O'Shaunessy's, as they order steaks, pasta, Jack Lalanne's Salad, the best 'prime' ground steak hamburger in town, fresh seafood, rich desserts and fine wine. Full bar with some very colorful, historic mixed drinks that will knock your proverbial socks off. John's Grill is a place of mystery, gourmet food and jazz on a foggy night. The service is right out of Sydney Greenstreet. Ye gads, harumph, sir, verily sir. The dimly lit mahogony walls are covered with the faces of all the detectives and movie stars who entered the famous doorway . . . . looking for Sam Spade, the Maltese Falcon and a hearty meal. Reservations recommended. Limited seating. Walk in bar.

FYI Notes: Want to take a real Continental Op — Maltese Falcon TOUR walking San Francisco's streets? The best tour in town is Don Herron's Dashiell Hammett tour. Click here for details. Only $10. per person!