Valerie Z.
7/14/2025
The seafood was fresh and the mussels were plump! Wish the entree serving size was a bit larger since mussels aren't that filling. The cod was cooked perfectly and so was the octopus. Had the...
Sam's Grill & Seafood Restaurant
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374 Bush St
San Francisco, CA 94104
Sam’s Grill, the fifth-oldest restaurant in the US, opened in 1867, shortly after the California gold rush. Its first location was in the old California Market, an open-air food emporium located where the Bank of America building stands now. Sam’s takes pride in serving exceptionally fresh and local seafood alongside classic San Francisco dishes from the turn of the century. Boasting old-school curtained booths, and superior traditional formal service by waiters in tuxedos, Sam’s has been a cornerstone of the San Francisco restaurant scene for over 150 years. Come join us, and take a step back in time to a more civilized era where lunches always begin with a cocktail. Start with local oysters on the half shell, clams Elizabeth with garlic, butter, and sherry wine, or classic Celery Victor. Coquille Saint Jacques, with mushrooms in cream sauce, and lobster Thermador are two of our favorite classic entrees. Finish with bourbon pecan pie or tiramisu.
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3.5511 reviews
Will F.
1/3/2026
Our most recent visit was a disappointment. Cioppino was served in a large deep bowl of way too hot and not very flavorful broth. The seafood was overcooked as a result and I could barely eat it...
Richard G.
10/29/2025
It's always fun eating at a real old school San Francisco restaurant. The restaurant has a unique layout with wooden partitions between the booths but that just adds to the fun. This place is...
Lita B.
3/14/2025
My first time here. It looked like one of those classic restaurants that seniors often dined. There were open tables on one side and another section had partitions covered with curtains for...
Jane L.
9/26/2025
Dining for 50 years at Sam's and certainly would like another 50! Service excellent and the food remains consistently good. The 6 dining at lunch all ordered the petrale sole - some things never...
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