Julius Castle Restaurant
1541 Montgomery @ Union St.
San Francisco, CA, 94133
PH: (415) 392-2222
FAX: (415) 296-1111

Established 1922

1541 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, Ca. 94133-3232
Group Dining: • Restaurant:(415) 392-2222 • Telefax:(415) 296-1111
Website and Virtual Tour:     

GROUP DINING INFORMATION

Thank you for your interest in Julius' Castle for your group dining experience. In the heart of `America's Favorite City' is the stately eighty-two year old restaurant, Julius' Castle. Reminiscent  of castles built centuries ago, its interior exudes Old World elegance. Exquisite cuisine, graceful service, rare vintage wines and spirits, and intimate atmosphere accent Julius' Castle, an `Official San Francisco Historical Landmark'. Julius' Castle is the ideal venue for special occasions, professional gatherings, or spending an evening with friends you wish to entertain. We offer the Bay View Room or  the Penthouse with Terrace or both as alternative areas depending on the size of your group. To give you a flavor of Julius' Castle's culinary style, we are providing you with a copy of our current menus, which fluctuate seasonally. Our Prix Fixe menus satisfy a variety of tastes and are particularly well suited for all size parties. These suggestions are variations of successful menus past and present. We would be most pleased to customize your experience to incorporate new items from our menu or other dishes or ingredients that you desire.

Experience is the hallmark of our seasoned staff of professionals. They are on hand to serve guests with a  mature style that is prompt, efficient, warm, gracious, respectful and welcoming. We look forward to fashioning a truly memorable experience tailored to your specific desires.

Most sincerely,
Group Events Coordinator
(415) 392-2222

Julius' Castle Private Dining Menu A Price $55.00

   ~ZUPPA~
    (Please Select One)

    Julius' Clam Chowder
    
    Small Dinner Salad

    ~PASTA~
    (Please Select One)

     Fettuccine Con Pesto e Fagioli e Patate

    Pasta Fresca del Giorno Con Olio e Alio

    ~CARNE & POLLO E PESCE~
 (Please Select Two)

    Pollo Piccata

    Free range Veal Cannelloni Romano

    Charbroiled Salmon Béarnaise or Olio e Alio

    Pesce Fresca di Giorno

    Cima “House specialty”

    ~DESSERT~
    (Please Select One)

    Tiramisu

    Spanoni e Biscotti

    $55.00  - Three Courses $65.00 - Four Courses $75.00 - Five Courses
    Per Person - Plus Sales Tax (8.50%)
    & Gratuity (Suggested 18%)

    Selections May Change Due To Seasonal
    and Product Availability

Julius' Castle Private Dining Menu B  Price $65.00

    ~ZUPPA~
    (Please Select One)

    Julius Clam Chowder

   Zuppa e Pesce Pomodoro

    ~L'INSALADA~

    (Please Select One)

    Julius' Caesar Salad

Small Dinner Salad

    With Prawns add $4.00 pp

 ~PASTA~
    (Please Select One)

    Fettuccini Con Pesto e Fagioli e Patate

    Fettuccine Fresca Alfredo e Wild King Salmon

    Carbonara

~CARNE & POLLO E PESCE~
    (Please Select Two)

    Pollo Sorrento

Vitello Piccata

  Free Range Veal Cannelloni Romano
    Pesce Fresca di Giorno

    Cima "House Specialty"

     Pacific Halibut Baked  e Pomodoro - Oreganato Sugo
    
Charbroiled Pacific King Salmon Bearnaise or o'lio e a'lio

 ~DESSERTS~
    (Please Select One)

     Tiramisu

     Crème Caramel
    Spumoni e Biscotti

    Fresh Fruit Tarte

    Julius' Castle Private Dining Menu C Price $75.00

    ~ZUPPA~
    (Please Select One)

    Julius' Clam Chowder

    Zuppa e Pesce Pomodoro

    ~L'INSALADA~
    (Please Select One)

    Julius' Caesar Salad
with Prawns add 4.00 pp

    Small Shrimp Louis

    Small Crab Louis

    ~PASTA~
    (Please Select One)

    Fettuccini Con Pesto e Fagioli e Patate

    Fresh "Housemade" Gnocchi e Gorgonzola Cream

    ~CARNE & POLLO E PESCE~
    (Please Select Two)

    Vitello Sorrento

    Pollo Valdostana

    Free Range Veal Cannelloni Romano

    Seafood Cannelloni
Pesce Fresca di Giorno

    Charbroiled "Tornedoes" Beef Béarnaise
    Stuffed Petrale Sole     

    Dungeness Crab e Mornay Glacage

    Osso-Bucco "Signature Dish"

    Veal Shank Simmered in Barolo Veal Sauce

    ~DESSERTS~
    (Please Select One)

    Chocolate Mousse Torte

    Crème Caramel

    Spumoni Crepe

    w/ Chocolate e Raspberry Sauce

    Fresh Fruit Tart

Julius' Castle Group Dining
General Information

Julius' Castle's Bay View Room and Penthouse with Terrace or both and are available for private and semi-private groups, wine dinners, lunches, social events, birthdays,  anniversaries, rehearsal dinners, wedding receptions, and business meetings.

Capacities

The Penthouse Dining Room: Privately - 58 Guests Seated (Semi-Private: 38 Guests Seated)

The Bay View Room: Privately -100 Guests Seated (Semi-Private: 65 Guests Seated)

The Entire Restaurant: Privatel 158 Guests Seat

Minimum Food & Beverage Expenditures* The following minimums expenditures  are for food and beverage only and do not include California State Sales Tax, a recommended gratuity charge of 18%, valet parking, flowers, music, and any other miscellaneou charges. The guaranteed minimum expenditure only applies to products consumed on the premises at the time of the event. There are no room  rental fees when minimums are applied. *The minimum expenditures fof  holidays are to be negotiated.

Ala-carte Parties

Parties, which can be seated in an area of our choice, require no minimum expenditure. We have the ability to seat up to eighteen guests on one table. Parties of more then eighteen guests  will be seated on adjacent tables.

Guaranteed Number of Guests

Groups will be charged for the menu price  for the amount of guests as declared 3 business days prior to the event. If we do not hear from you then you will be charged for the number of guests written to the right of “Guaranteed Number of Guests”.

Deposits

A deposit is required to reserve space for a group function. Group reservations are taken strictly on a first deposit basis.

Site Inspections

You can arrange for a site inspection by kindly giving us 24-hour notice. Site inspections require one half hour an  are suggested between the hours of 3:00 and 6:00 p.m. They can be arranged by calling (415)392-2222. You may also take an online site inspection by visiting and clicking onto “Take a Virtual Tour”.

Transportation and Parking

The mode of transportation for private or semi-private groups must be declared seven days prior to event. Julius Castle is located in a residential neighborhood, and in order to have the least impact on our neighbors, we require that private vehicles, taxicabs, vans or small busses (cutaways) be used. Motorized cable cars are too large to maneuver about the streets atop historic Telegraph Hill. Busses used to  transport groups to and from Julius' Castle must be 24 passenger or smaller (cutaways). Busses must drop off and pick up directly in front of the restaurant. Near the conclusion of the event, busses (cutaways) should be called so that they are waiting to accept passengers as they depart the restaurant. Due to high volume calls on weekends or inclement weather,  taxicabs may be longer to arrive then usual. Valet parking is available for  $10.00 per vehicle. All valet parking charges will be added directly to your check and does not apply towards the food and beverage minimum  expenditures. Valet parking is not available weekdays at lunch.

Cakes

The restaurant does not provide wedding or other specialty cakes. We will serve your wedding cake in lieu of our set dessert, which will be charged for and counts as a course. Wedding  cakes should be delivered to the restaurant no earlier than three hours prior to your reception.

Florals

Sprays of Dendrobrium Orchids in a bud vase are placed on each table and are to remain the property of the restaurant. Floral arrangements purchased outside of the restaurant for use and removal of purchaser should be delivered no earlier than three hours  prior to your event. We have a florist that we work with and we would be happy to refer you to them for your floral needs.

Audio/Visual Equipment

The restaurant does not own audio/visual  equipment.. The Special Events Facilitator must approve all use of audio/visual equipment. We have an audio/video company that we work with, and would be happy give you their contact information. Otherwise, all rented equipment must be delivered the same day as your event, and picked up the following day. We are not responsible for lost, soiled, broken or  stolen articles or equipment.

Liability

The customer agrees to be responsible for any damages caused to the property. Julius' Castle shall not assume responsibility for damage to or loss of any articles brought to Julius' Castle unless checked with manager of restaurant..

Music

Music is to be provided by our background system. Music is not to permeate outside of the restaurant. Live music,  with the exception of a few approved acoustical performers, and dancing are  not permitted at the restaurant. You will be responsible for contract and payment of all approved musicians.

Food Selection

 Food selections for parties of thirteen or more guests must be chosen at least seven days prior to the event. Our  restaurant serves contemporary New American Cuisine made to order. Please note that our Chef changes the menu seasonally and according to availability of product. Certain described items may not be available at  the time of your event.

Wines, Spirits & Beverages

All wine selections must be chosen at least seven days prior to the event to insure availability. All beverage service is charged on a consumption basis. No alcohol will be served to those who are under 21 years of age. Julius' Castle reserved the right to refuse the service of alcoholic beverages to anyone at any time. No alcoholic beverages may be brought in or removed from the premises. All prices and vintages of published wines are subject to change.

Final Payment

Final balance of payment must be made at the conclusion of the event. Payment can be made by cash or credit card only. We do not accept personal checks. We may accept local company checks with prior notice. The restaurant accepts all major credit cards including: American Express, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and Diner's Club.

Julius' Castle Legend

Telegraph Hill is one of the seven noble hills of this proud city. The name dates back to Gold Rush days, when a telegraph semaphore system signaled the coming of inbound ships off the Golden Gate. Citizens flocked to the hill to welcome the new arrivals. In the next few years following the construction of the semaphore system on Telegraph Hill, the hill became the domain of Irish immigrants, who set up their shanties amongst the crags of the hill while goatherds grazed on the slopes around them.

By 1920, the hill became a “Little Bohemia” - a place where the young artists and writers of the day dreamed of building a Greenwich Village West. Thereafter, Telegraph Hill continued to grow. Beautiful homes rose on the former sites of dilapidated shanties. It was during this era when construction on Julius' Castle began. Julius Roz, a former restaurant counterman and Italian immigrant, turned the first spadeful of soil for his dream “castle on the hill.” The finest craftsmen, using rich redwoods and elegant maples from the Pan Pacific Exposition, built this extravagant landmark above the Bay. Julius' Castle opened in 1922.

In the twenties, the ferryboats were already an established tradition on the bay and an expected view from the Castle. Patrons enjoyed the slow motion lumbering of the ferries escorted by seagulls waiting on the wing for handouts from the galley cook and friendly passengers.

Through the years, the golden pages of San Francisco history have turned outside these windows. In 1933, the building of the Bay Bridge was embarked upon. The bridge meets Yerba Buena Island midbay and tunnels through the island. To the East, guests can see the man-made Treasure Island, which was dredged from the bottom of the bay for the 1939 World's Fair.

During World War II, the diners at Julius' Castle saw the passing gray parade of battlewagons, carriers, destroyers, and troop ships. In contrast to these heavyweights, the ferries continued their daily runs in the shadow of the newly built Bay Bridge. These ferries retired in 1958. In the late 1960s, they returned smaller and faster to serve the growing suburbs of Marin County.

Over the last 80+ years, the Castle has aged and mellowed gracefully as a part of San Francisco. Even though it is out of the way, people still wind their way to the top of Telegraph Hill to enjoy the fine food and service at Julius' Castle. The food is consistently
superb, cooked with classical verve. The service is first-class with an efficient blend of quiet elegance and warmth. The Castle is a euphoric place; where one is wont to linger in the soft candlelight where the view is unparalleled anywhere in the city. To the west, Alcatraz Island, the former Federal prison looms large. Along the east shore are the lightS of Richmond, El Cerrito, Albany, Berkeley, Emeryville, Oakland, and Alameda. The nighttime view from the Castle is a sparkling mosaic of multi-colored lights on black velvet.

In 2003, Julius' Castle, an Official San Francisco Historical Landmark, went through a complete interior refurbishing. In 1995, a full exhibition kitchen was created using state of the art equipment. All of the architectural fineries of the restaurant were restored as well. New elegant furnishings constructed of the world's finest marbles and hardwoods were also added to make the Castle as elegant and comfortable as possible. We are pleased to welcome you to the magic, elegance, and legend of Julius' Castle Restaurant.

Directions to Julius' Castle

Julius' Castle is located on Telegraph Hill, adjacent to Coit Tower, in a cul-de-sac on Montgomery Street that can only be accessed by using Union Street from the west side of Telegraph Hill. Valet parking is available in front of the restaurant every evening. In the following directions please remember these directional references: East: Towards San Francisco Bay, Oakland, New York, Paris, and the rising Sun. West: Towards Pacific Ocean, Farallon Islands, China, and the setting Sun. North: Towards Marin County, Wine Country, To Alaska and the North Star. South: Towards Silicon Valley, San Jose, Lalaland and the Equator.

From San Francisco

Proceed to Columbus Avenue or Van Ness Avenue. Turn East on Union Street. Proceed East on Union Street to the top of the hill, which is Montgomery Street. Turn left on Montgomery Street.

From the Marin County/North Bay
    
Cross the Golden Gate Bridge and follow the signs to Bay Street. Proceed East on Bay Street and turn right on Columbus Avenue. Proceed South on Columbus (towards the Trans-America Tower) and turn left on Union Street. Proceed East on Union Street to the top of the hill, which is Montgomery Street. Turn left on Montgomery Street.

From the Peninsula/South Bay
    
Take Highway 101 North, which intercepts Highway 80 in San Francisco. Take Highway 80 East.. Take the Fourth Street exit off of Interstate 80, which is the last exit on the right before the Bay Bridge. Proceed East up Fourth Street one block and turn left on Third Street. Proceed North on Third Street and cross Market Street where Third Street becomes Kearny Street. Continue North on Kearny Street. Turn left on Columbus Avenue. Proceed North on Columbus Avenue. Turn right on Union Street. Proceed East on Union Street to the top of the hill, which is Montgomery Street. Turn left on Montgomery Street.

From the East Bay

Cross the Bay Bridge and take the Fremont Street exit, which is the very first exit on the right as you are leaving the Bridge. Proceed North on Fremont Street. Turn left onto Mission Street. Proceed West on Mission Street. Turn right on Third Street. Proceed North on Third Street and cross Market Street where Third Street becomes Kearny Street. Continue North on Kearny Street. Turn left on Columbus Avenue. Proceed North on Columbus Avenue. Turn right on Union Street. Proceed East on Union Street to the top of the hill, which is Montgomery Street. Turn left on Montgomery Street.