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Tadich Grill
Seafood Restaurant, American Restaurant, and Steakhouse$$$$
Financial District, San Francisco
The experts at Food Network and Travel + Leisure recommend this place
"7x7's Big Eat 2012 says the sand dabs are delicious."(10 Tips)
"Amazing Cioppino & Hangtown Fry!"(5 Tips)
"Oldest restaurant on Sam Francisco, delicious crab louie!"(5 Tips)
"Amazing cioppino - do it."(3 Tips)
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ShaluMay 28, 2013step back in time - uniformed servers, gorgeous woodwork, booths and seating at the bar. gorgeous. menu hasn't changed in ages. some of the freshest seafood in town. get a cocktail and tuck in.Upvoted Aug 12
Time Out San FranciscoNovember 25, 2014Established in 1849, Tadich is the city's oldest restaurant, and still one of its most popular. Tuck into old-school San Francisco dishes such as crab Louis, shrimp a la Newburg and much more. Read more
BourbonautJune 14, 2018Perfect place to go for a taste of San Francisco history. If you want to visit one of the oldest restaurant in SF and one of the oldest in the country,come here. They have great service+stiff drinks.
Ms HeleneMarch 8, 2019Seafood cioppino recipe hasn’t changed for 100+ years I’m told. Served with crispy garlic bread $37
Upvoted Aug 14
MariFebruary 15, 2019Classic old school SF joint. Get the surf and turf and a martini and enjoy a slice of California history.
Kiana LynnDecember 19, 2021Crab cakes and seafood sauté are a must! Cakes full of meat, not bread and mirepoix - with a mean sauce. Sauté with large shrimp, scallops and crab chunks, in a delicious butter sauce. Craveworthy.
Everything is amazing! Love the history, the quaintness and old time feel. Food is excellent. We never miss an opportunity to dine here while in San Francisco💜
Hamid AzharApril 8, 2014Cioppino is rocking there.. its the most popular plate and highly recommended Chowder Soup is also tasty..! don't miss this restaurant if you're visiting SFO!
Carrie CollinsDecember 14, 2018I love the old school San Francisco atmosphere! While the service leaves a lot to be desired, the seafood is fresh and if you tell me there's a better cioppino in the city, I'll fight you.
Best clam chowder in the city. Amazing seafood. Started by 2 Croatian brothers during the Gold Rush, making it the oldest restaurant in the state. This place rocks. No reservations, so get here early.
Marc SingerFebruary 16, 2019Great classic place. Can’t go wrong with the seafood options. Also go for a classic drink like a martini or a manhattan. It fits the vibe.
Food NetworkOctober 2, 2014Bowls of the best and freshest catch can be found at Tadich Grill, a San Franciscan institution that's been serving up the country's best cioppino since the mid-1800s! Read more
Ricky SherrillFebruary 18, 2016Very old school with very good classic dishes. Professional service and I have never been disappointed with my menu chooses. Good cocktails too.
heathr goldSeptember 8, 2015Took almost 20 years here to go. Will not wait to come back. Fantastic old school vibe. Quiet. Great staff. Bitters and soda with a crab Louie. Delish.
JerryAugust 19, 2012Old school San Fran restaurant feels like a NY steakhouse. The crab cakes were awesome and the house specials were very good. Not very kid friendly and if u bring more than 6 it's a tight squeeze.
Jen MartinJune 30, 2015Make friends with Pete at the bar. Good stories and service with a smile. Request Bartender's choice and soak in his cocktail artistry.
Brian SeligJuly 4, 2013Its been a long time since I have been here, but I had the Cioppino last November. It is unforgettably delicious. I can't wait to return to SF to order it again.
Anna ColibriNovember 21, 2013Tadich Grill is a wonderful piece of San Francisco history. Go for lunch on a Friday with a business associate or collaborator and feel old school and glamorous :)
Maryam AlyMarch 28, 2013Monkfish was delicious! The rice pudding is great for a light dessert after one of their filling dinners.
Jinnie LMarch 6, 2015old school vibe/charm place - kinda like it ;P dungenous crab cocktail, clam chowder, n cioppino were delicious~ service was fast n good.
Sabina B.March 9, 2017If you leave here without ordering Cioppino, congrats you have failed at life. Pro tip: go family style and pair it with appetizers.- Deborah Au-YeungJuly 20, 2013Old school. Amazing cioppino - do it. Get the sand dabs, a local sweet pacific fish like a better dover sole. and do those Dungeness crab cakes.
Brodie OlmsteadApril 9, 2017Classic San Francisco establishment. Great service, great seafood. Don't forget your martini with those oysters!
SFGate ManagerJuly 16, 2012San Francisco's longest-standing restaurant continues to hold its own as a bar. The handful of stools up front are where you go for a proper, no-pretense super-dry martini or rye Manhattan.
Garry WiseAugust 25, 2012This is the best value in all of San Francisco. Amazing seafood specials. Ask your waiter what they would eat today! And don't pass up on dessert!
Chris H.November 7, 2015The mixed seafood platter for two is great. It's served on a bed of iceberg lettuce so basically ends up being a big seafood salad.
G GMarch 11, 2018The calamri app was excellent with the two dipping sauces. The crab leg cocktail was great also. The lamb chops were just ok. The crab and lobster thermador was just ok too much cheese in it.
The Bold ItalicJune 1, 2011The Tadich's filet mignon is top drawer – this is an atypical spot where medium rare actually means medium rare-though the sea bass is a close second. This spot demands a two-hour lunch and a martini. Read more
Island BruinMay 24, 2017Cioppino is classic. Great cocktails and wine also. Crowded but worth the wait.
You'll never go wrong with cioppino and a rye manhattan. Sit at the bar for the true Tadich experience.
Gayle MacciaJanuary 26, 2016Classic at its best! Lobster Thermidor is killer. Great drinks, ambiance and food!
Travel + LeisureJuly 30, 2012Get the signature seafood cioppino, with clams, prawns, scallops, bay shrimp, crabmeat, mussels and white fish.
Get a taste of old San Francisco here, from the staff to the food to the cocktails.
Alan RMarch 22, 2015Classic SF seafood for decades! You haven't lived until you have been here. Try the bouliabase
Jack BowenAugust 18, 2014Got a Gibson martini, clam chowder, and the pet take sole filet. Haven't enjoyed a meal that much in a long time.
Belinda DittonSeptember 8, 2013It's all about the cioppino! Go light on the amazing sourdough while you wait for your food. You're gonna need the room!
In my top 5 restaurants in SF for sure. Get the Sand Dabs and a martini.- Meaghan HApril 8, 2018SF institution with amazing fish dishes. Won't take reservations, so have to chance snagging a table
Travel ChannelNovember 30, 2010The Hangtown Fry, an olden-day dish – oysters and eggs and bacon, too. I think if God has taught us anything, it's that he wants us to eat oysters and bacon together. – Anthony Bourdain Read more- SteveOctober 25, 2015I've been going here for years. The best traditional fish restaurant in the City.
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Tadich Grill
240 California St (btwn Battery & Front St)
San Francisco, CA 94111
United States
San Francisco, CA 94111
United States
Closed until 11:00 AM tomorrow (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Sat
- 5:00 PM–9:00 PM
(415) 391-1849
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Menus
Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar
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"I can't believe more tips don't mention the Cioppino. I've tried a ton of rolls and other dishes but the Cioppino remains at the top of the list."
Marissa Coughlin - 5.8
"Very good! They start with a warm crispy/soft bread. Filet minion medium was savory and juicy. Strong old fashioned. Generous portions"
Ben Coffee - 8.0
"Oysters and beer on the outside patio...need I say more? Beer garden is a great outdoor option if you just want drinks."
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