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John's Grill

7.7Friend Score / 10

#6 of 20 Restaurants in San Francisco

Downtown/Financial District63 Ellis St, San Francisco$$$
Known forRibeyeNY steakLamb chopsChicken Milanese
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A historic San Francisco steakhouse with old-school charm, famous for being mentioned in The Maltese Falcon. Order the ribeye (regular or aged), lamb chops, or Chicken Milanese—all consistently well-prepared—along with sides like Parmesan potatoes, mashed potatoes, or fresh green beans. Fair warning: it's a tight space that gets very crowded and noisy, especially on weekend nights, and there's no validated parking despite a garage across the street.

Key facts

Hours
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Price$$$
Phone(415) 986-0069
Websitejohnsgrill.com
Nearest transit
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Last verifiedJuly 21, 2026

Friend Score

7.7/10
  • Value6.5
  • excellence8.0
  • local_love7.5
  • Authenticity9.0
  • fame_sustained8.5
  • distinctiveness8.5
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Last reviewed July 21, 2026 by AskTheCity Editorial.

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