Coll

We had so much fun there. Sat at the counter and had impeccable service. I had the delicious scallops dinner and hubs had the Swordfish dinner. Superb!!! Atmosphere was incredible 176 years in Business. Definitely recommend for a fun night out.

Delia Grande

We had an amazing dinner at Tadich Grill, our server James made sure we had everything we needed and gave us good recommendations, the Tadich platter is a must try. Something we really appreciate is we never felt rushed as you are in other restaurants in the city, so we could really take our time and enjoy our dinner. We’ll be back soon.

+3

SunshiineMoonRise

Great experience! From the friendly greeting upon entry to being seated quickly. A great place to people watch and indulge. Strong cocktails and flavorful food! An old school vibe when it comes to service, something that is greatly appreciated! Have the bread ! Try thr wine and ask for a taste! Fresh scallops dish was outstanding and not overly salty( had it twice ). Steak potatoes entree was flavorful and delicious. Will be back for a third time ! They can accommodate walk-in’s which is fun at the bar!

J Frank (JF1973)

Tadich Grill, located in the heart of San Francisco, is a legendary dining destination renowned for its rich history and exceptional seafood offerings. Since opening in 1849, this historic establishment has maintained its reputation as a premier spot for classic fish dishes, combining tradition with quality. One of the standout features of Tadich Grill is its commitment to fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Their signature dishes, such as the grilled salmon and blackened swordfish, are expertly prepared, showcasing the natural flavors of the ocean. The fish is always perfectly cooked—flaky, tender, and seasoned just right—highlighting the chef’s mastery and attention to detail. The citrus-marinated halibut and the New England-style clam chowder are also must-tries that exemplify the restaurant’s dedication to authentic, hearty flavors. The ambiance at Tadich Grill adds to the overall experience. Its vintage decor and bustling, yet cozy, atmosphere evoke a sense of timelessness, making every visit feel special. The attentive service further enhances the dining experience, ensuring guests feel valued and well cared for. Whether you’re a seafood aficionado or simply seeking a memorable meal, Tadich Grill’s fish dishes do not disappoint. They blend freshness, skill, and tradition in every bite, making it a top choice for anyone craving high-quality, flavorful seafood in a historic setting. Overall, Tadich Grill is a culinary gem that consistently delivers unforgettable fish dishes worth savoring.

+1

Prim Rose

Had a great meal at Tadish Grill! The oysters were fresh, the cocktails were top-notch, and both the grilled dishes and pasta were really tasty. Everything was well-seasoned and cooked just right. The service was also excellent! super friendly and attentive staff. Definitely a place I’d come back to!

+1

This place is ICONIC and a San Francisco stand-out whose reputation is well-earned to this day. Dating back more than 100 years, this place has withstood the 1906 and 1989 earthquakes, riots, COVID, …

We had great service. And the pit roast special today was lovely \nThe shrimp and crab Louie we're both so fresh an delicious \nThey didn't have appointments online but we called and they got us in a…

We had great service. And the pit roast special today was lovely \nThe shrimp and crab Louie we're both so fresh an delicious \nThey didn't have appointments online but we called and they got us …

We had great service. And the pit roast special today was lovely \nThe shrimp and crab Louie we're both so fresh an delicious \nThey didn't have appointments online but we called and they got us in…

We had great service. And the pit roast special today was lovely \nThe shrimp and crab Louie we're both so fresh an delicious \nThey didn't have appointments online but we called and they got us in…

We had great service. And the pit roast special today was lovely \nThe shrimp and crab Louie we're both so fresh an delicious \nThey didn't have appointments online but we called and they got us in…

There's a reason this place has been in business for over 175 years. The food is excellent, the service prompt and professional and the ambiance is the best of old school San Francisco.

There's a reason this place has been in business for over 175 years. The food is excellent, the service prompt and professional and the ambiance is the best of old school San Francisco.

There's a reason this place has been in business for over 175 years. The food is excellent, the service prompt and professional and the ambiance is the best of old school San Francisco.

There's a reason this place has been in business for over 175 years. The food is excellent, the service prompt and professional and the ambiance is the best of old school San Francisco.

Amazing evening !!! Loved our experience !!! Perfect for celebrating a dear friends birthday !!

As always, the Tadich is superb! I loved every moment! The atmosphere, the delicious food and the great service make every visit a memorable experience. Thank you again!

As always, the Tadich is superb! I loved every moment! The atmosphere, the delicious food and the great service make every visit a memorable experience. Thank you again!

The food is amazing, I had the Calfs Liver with bacon and a bowl of clam chowder which is a perfect combination for my dinner, excellent!!! Our waiter is amazing and the ambiance is business casual…

The food is amazing, I had the Calfs Liver with bacon and a bowl of clam chowder which is a perfect combination for my dinner, excellent!!! Our waiter is amazing and the ambiance is business casual…

First time there though I've lived in SF many years. Dropped in on a rainy day for an early lunch.\n\nI ordered clam chowder and a small salad with crab and shrimp, it came with delicious bread a…

First time there though I've lived in SF many years. Dropped in on a rainy day for an early lunch.\n\nI ordered clam chowder and a small salad with crab and shrimp, it came with delicious bread and…

Best old school place where you don't order off the menu. Trust the staff. drinks and food is amazing.

After a long absence, we decided to go for a late lunch. They take reservations now but we wake in about 2:30. \nThe food, service, and vibe is exactly as we remember. It's a classic SF experience …

This place was referred to us by a friend. The food was absolutely amazing. Service was really good. We ordered a few drinks, the old fashioned and the aviation were very good. Also ordered an appe…

Had dinner here with my husband for my Birthday. The food was AMAZING! The highlight was the crab cake. The service was great as well. We are looking forward to our next reservation.

Booked quite a while ago as a highly recommended place to take my husband for his birthday dinner, I requested a ‘quieter’ table if possible. We arrived at this busy vibrant place and we were taken t…

Booked quite a while ago as a highly recommended place to take my husband for his birthday dinner, I requested a ‘quieter’ table if possible. We arrived at this busy vibrant place and we were tak…

Tadich's is a place I try to get to whenever I can but succeed in doing so only perhaps once a year, so descending from the F car in rainy downtown today, I decided to walk the few blocks up Californ…

First time at the Tadich Grill and it was EXCELLENT. You want fish they have everything!I Had the rockfish and they prepare it many ways. Definitely a great restaurant!

First time at the Tadich Grill and it was EXCELLENT. You want fish they have everything!I Had the rockfish and they prepare it many ways. Definitely a great restaurant!

I keep coming back here and it’s always been great and yesterday was no exception. Love the ambiance here. calamari followed by 1/2 chicken both of which were lovely. Waiters immaculately dress…

I keep coming back here and it’s always been great and yesterday was no exception. Love the ambiance here. calamari followed by 1/2 Chicken both of which were lovely. Waiters immaculately dressed…

I keep coming back here and it’s always been great and yesterday was no exception. Love the ambiance here. Calamari followed by 1/2 Chicken both of which were lovely. Waiters immaculately dressed…

I ordered the cioppino and crab cakes. I have been going here for many years and it has not changed. The booths are great. I recommend.

Very enjoyable experience! staff was nice and food was great. I think that’s all that needs to be said. Definitely recommend it

Old school, just from the look of it. Step in, reservations are a good idea, and get seated. This is old San Francisco, simple food well prepared and served. Don’t come for the twirl, there isn’t a…

I had read a number of recent negative posts,but we had a great meal,with pleasant efficient service…the crab was tasty and well presented…the bread was fresh and the check came quickly and was pro…

Afshin Afshar-Ghasemlou

Serving San Franciscans and Visitors Since 1849 — The Original “Cold Day Restaurant” Some time in 1849, three Croatian immigrants set up a simple tent on Clay Street near the waterfront and called it a coffee stand. Eighteen years later, John Tadich purchased the small eatery and put his name on it. After the 1906 earthquake, the restaurant relocated—and after a few additional moves—eventually landed at its current home at 240 California Street, where it continues to welcome regulars, newcomers, and tourists alike. In 1934, Tom Buich and his brothers bought the restaurant from Tadich, and the Buich family remains at the helm to this day. Tadich Grill is widely considered the oldest continuously operating restaurant in California, and stepping inside feels like entering a preserved piece of San Francisco’s culinary history. The fresh local seafood is still cooked over a mesquite charcoal broiler, giving many dishes that signature smoky aroma. In addition to seafood, the menu continues to offer stews, casseroles, and classic meat dishes that have been part of Tadich’s backbone for nearly a century. And now, let’s talk about the real reason I keep returning. I’m not going to beat around the bush: I come here for the Cioppino. Every single visit, I tell myself, “Try something different this time,” and occasionally I do—but ultimately it's the Cioppino that calls me back. This is their signature dish, and it arrives in a generous, steaming bowl filled with all the goodness you could hope for: scallops, clams, shrimp, mussels, white fish… and more. All of it swims in a rich, tomato-based broth that is dangerously addictive. Dip a piece of sourdough into that sauce, let it soak, close your eyes, and just let your taste buds do the talking. My second favorite dish is their fried calamari, but the portions are big, so I only indulge when I have a hungry friend or two with me. Over the years, I’ve been tempted to try their Lamb Roast or even the Beef Tongue, but somehow I always circle back to seafood, and almost always to Cioppino. Some habits are simply too delicious to break. Here’s a tip: If it’s your first visit and you’re dining solo or as a pair, sit at the counter. Strike up a casual conversation with your server. Many of them have worked there for decades and can share stories about Tadich’s history, San Francisco, or the menu itself. It adds an extra layer of charm to an already memorable meal. And if you somehow still have room at the end, I highly recommend the Bourbon Bread Pudding with a cup of coffee (or tea). It’s the perfect finish to a hearty, satisfying meal. Oh—and don’t forget to read the short history on the front page of the menu. It’s a fun and quick way to appreciate just how much this iconic restaurant has seen over the last 175+ years.

+1

G P

The best part of Tadich Grill is their historic story, founded in 1849. Just walk by, see the place and dine elsewhere. It is incredibly noisy. My party of 7 sat in one of their "private" booths but we could barely carry on a conversation. One can call the restaurant appearance classic or just worn. Our server looked like he'd been there for years--servers appeared to all be male and 50+. But there was no hospitality or joy or pride in his interactions. Service made it feel like a cafeteria but food did not come out in a steady stream so some items sat on the table and cooled while we waited for all to be served. Four of us ordered their Cioppino, identified as a house speciality by the waiter. It was just okay. Tomato broth with the odd seafood remnants, it seemed and was less a dedicated recipe. On my very last bite I tasted a rancid/spoiled bite of something. I held things together but barely. Others ordered crab cakes. A multi item fried seafood platter. A salad w shrimp. I don't think anyone just raved about their meal. Maybe it was just not the night for us. I seldom offer a negative review. San Francisco has many great restaurant options. This was a meal to remember but not for the right reasons.

+4

Dave Tafoya

Tadich grill found it on Google. Wanted to check out the oldest restaurant in California able to walk in on a Saturday night about six got a table in 10 minutes. The atmosphere and ambience is unique and a great experience. Service is very good. We ordered a fire grilled halibut steak and prime rib. The food unfortunately was just OK. I will give props to the cheesecake. Excellent slice.

+7

We had the crab louie salad, cioppino and petrol sole. The crab louie salad and cioppino were excellent. The petrole sole lacked flavor.

We enjoyed dinner with friends at Tadich Grill. It has an old-time, classy and comfortable atmosphere. We were fortunate to get a "booth", a table, separated by wood panels, which provided privac…

We enjoyed dinner with friends at Tadich Grill. It has an old-time, classy and comfortable atmosphere. We were fortunate to get a "booth", a table, separated by wood panels, which provided privac…

Having lived in san Francisco over 25 years I was excited to finally visit this place. I’m a big fan of seafood so my expectations were high for the atmosphere and food. For starters we ordered the…

Having lived in san Francisco over 25 years I was excited to finally visit this place. I’m a big fan of seafood so my expectations were high for the atmosphere and food. For starters we ordered the…

Food was great. History was better. Felt so old fashioned and loved it. Waiters wear old style uniforms but are all professional and good at their job. wine glasses are small and classic. Everythin…

This place is resting on it’s laurels. Food mediocre. Long wait despite reservations. Arrogant wait staff. Go elsewhere. Lots of great restaurants in SF.

Oysters were from the east coast and flavorless. crab cakes had too much sauce which hid the taste of the crab. Accompanying rice and vegetables were overcooked and tired. Waiter thought his beha…

Joe Bencharsky

Old time upscale SF haunt. I haven't been there for a few years. We had the mesquite grilled halibut and pan roasted trout with artichoke and creamed spinach sides a cocktail and the bread pudding and chocolate cake. The cocktail was miniscule, the spinach was great, the dipping sauce for the artichoke was atrocious ( a hint of lemon and some flavorless white glop). The halibut was good and the trout had bones and some kond of batter on it. The bread budding was excellent and the chocolate torte was good. Flavor and quality "good" to "middling" but definitely not worth the price. Definitely better places in The City for less cost.

Kevin Flynn

This really is not a place that you go for the food: you go for the history, and the atmosphere and the service. The pan fried fish is always good (lots of butter) the potatoes and green beans are boiled, undercooked and bland (on par with Sam’s Grill); but its a restaurant that you want to continue for your children or grandchildren to enjoy. That’s why you go back: the food is secondary.

Yes, they have excellent food. I went for lunch and tried the Cioppino. I think I had a glass of sparkling wine. I dined solo without a reservation. It was not busy. I was delegated to the bar. I w…

Yes, they have excellent food. I went for lunch and tried the Cioppino. I think I had a glass of sparkling wine. I dined solo without a reservation. It was not busy. I was delegated to the bar. I w…

The food was good. The service could have been better. We booked a table for, I guess, the last seatings they offer, and the first thing our waiter said was "just to let you know, the kitchen wil…

It’s a great place to have drinks. I enjoyed the nice and long wood counter with the traditional style ambience. Many employees have worked there for a long time. The Cioppino I ordered was avera…

Nice atmosphere and decent food, but shockingly overpriced. A little fish, Cesar salad, and a glass of water for $70 (including tip)? Won't be back.

I have been going to Tadich Grill since I was 17 and I am now 79 (you do the math). I had a reservation but was refused seating because I was alone. They told me I could eat at the bar but they w…

Joshua Hunter

First, I’ll start with the food — it was very delicious. However, that does not make up for the clear discomfort the staff seemed to have toward same-sex couples. This isn’t a conclusion I come to lightly, but the difference in service between tables was too obvious to ignore. Our server, Tim, barely stopped by our table compared to the traditionally presenting couple seated directly across from us. From grabbing a drink at the bar with the General Manager, Stephen, to the end of our meal, the lack of engagement and apparent disinterest were impossible to miss. TL;DR: Great food, but the service left much to be desired.