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“Nothing special”
Review of John's Grill

John's Grill
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Ranked #124 of 5,860 Restaurants in San Francisco
Certificate of Excellence
Price range: AU$31 - AU$79
Cuisines: American, Seafood, Steakhouse
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Dining options: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, After-hours, Reservations
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Neighbourhood: Theater District
Cross street: Powell Street
Reviewed 5 July 2016 via mobile

One step up from a diner. The food was basic - steak, jacket potato and some nice fresh veg. Nothing fancy but well cooked. I was a bit disappointed wither the ketchup on the $20 crab salad but maybe my expectations were too high.... It's busy with the claim to fame of being the bar in the Maltese Falcon. Atmospheric with some decent background music. Service was average.

Date of visit: July 2016
Thank louisep201
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Reviewed 3 July 2016 via mobile

Visited on sat night around 7pm were seated right away and our server was excellent .clamp chowder was tastecard xx mussels were plentiful . The ravioli was task however 1st bite was greeted by a piece of mussel shell Inside the pasta . The Ribeye was lovely along with the accompanying sides.woul visit again

Date of visit: July 2016
Thank Elizabeth P
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Reviewed 2 July 2016

John's Grill reminds me of Old San Francisco. It's a great atmosphere, particularly on the second floor. Great steaks, wine and deserts. Service is great and it is reasonably priced. We have loved this place for years.

Date of visit: July 2016
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Reviewed 2 July 2016

John's isn't very big but it does serve great food. The food here is excellent and there is something for most people. John's has a lot of history. The restaurant is quite tight for seating but we like the great steaks. It's a little pricey but not as high as one would expect for downtown San Francisco.

Date of visit: June 2016
Thank Llewtwo
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Reviewed 2 July 2016 via mobile

The staff was friendly however the service at our table was slow and disorganized. We ordered the Ribeye and Grilled Snapper. Both were bland, unexciting and cooked poorly. Especially given that our final bill was $72. Not worth it at all.

Date of visit: July 2016
Thank sunni_sara
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