John's Grill

$$$

4.4(4,291)

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Location & Hours

Address

63 Ellis St
San Francisco, California 94102
United States

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Hours

Open • Closes Today at 9:45 PM

Monday11:45 AM - 9:45 PM

Tuesday11:45 AM - 9:45 PM

Wednesday11:45 AM - 9:45 PM

Thursday11:45 AM - 9:45 PM

Friday11:45 AM - 9:45 PM

Saturday11:45 AM - 9:45 PM

Sunday11:45 AM - 9:45 PM

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Contact Information

(415) 986-0069

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About John's Grill

Old-school, wood-paneled space with photos of famous past patrons, offering steaks and seafood.

Price range: expensive

Google-sourced data last fetched on July 11, 2025.

4.4/5

Based on 4,291 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Rosary Ann Oca

a week ago

We went here for late lunch. The inside gives you a historical vibe, like you’re eating during the 50s or something. The outside though is not that good as it reeked of the smell of urine (not the res...

Alyssa Y

2 months ago

The pre-fixe is an excellent price for a high quality meal. The lobster tail was perfectly cooked and the drawn butter was to die for, ended up putting it on everything! The steak was a little charred...

Stacy B

3 months ago

We chose this location because of its history and unique,.old school ambiance. The food was excellent! We had New York steak, halibut, and chicken Alfredo. We all loved our meals. The cocktails and mo...

Anyra Papsys

a month ago

Incredibly friendly, great service! And I was even dining alone. Every person I encountered was so kind. And the jazz upstairs was a very fun vibe… had a martini and the tuna tartare that was so delic...

Chasity Norton

2 months ago

We visited this place back in Oct. 2024. Walking by, we could hear the jazz playing from outside so decided to stop through this iconic restaurant, established back in 1908. So thrilled to grab a tabl...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

The restaurant generally provides a positive dining experience, appreciated for its history and ambiance. Customers mostly enjoyed their meals and the overall atmosphere.

Customer Favorites

The lobster tail, escargot, and the chicken linguine alfredo were popular choices. Jazz music was also a highlight for many diners.

Atmosphere & Service

The restaurant is noted for its historical and classy ambiance, sometimes described as old school. Service is generally friendly and attentive, though some inconsistencies were mentioned with food runners.

Value & Quality

The pre-fixe menu is considered an excellent value for the high quality meal. Some dishes, like the steak, were found to be of slightly lower quality.

Areas for Improvement

Addressing external odors near the outdoor seating area and ensuring consistent bread quality could improve the overall experience. Some improvements in attentiveness toward families with children may be beneficial.

Recent Trends

Recent reviews highlight concerns regarding external factors affecting the dining experience, such as unpleasant odors, along with a desire for more consistent food quality. There is also appreciation for the ambiance and live jazz music.