Sam's Grill and Seafood Restaurant

Sam's Grill, Tavern & patio - serving fresh fish and classic San Francisco dishes since 1867! Continuously voted "The Bay Areas Top 100 Restaurants."
~ S.F. B.

Chronicle

Sam’s Grill, the fifth-oldest restaurant in the country, opened in 1867 as an oyster saloon in San Francisco’s California Market, an open-air food emporium that stood where the Bank of America building now towers. 1867 was just 18 years after the Gold Rush transformed San Francisco from somnolent village to city, two years after Lee surrendered at Appomattox, two years before the firs

09/14/2024

What's something that Sam's Grill and Cioppino have in common? Both call San Francisco their hometown…but can you guess which came first? 😉

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09/11/2024

A Manhattan is always appropriate. We make ours with double rye and .

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09/07/2024

Grab-and-go is out, power lunches (and mid-day Martinis) are in. We're open Monday-Friday starting at 11am. See you soon!

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09/02/2024

The best way to spend a San Francisco summer is dining outdoors. We love a family style meal - you provide the company, we'll provide the seafood.

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08/31/2024

The weekend forecast calls for a cold beer at the Tavern. Take your pick we've got 10 of them on tap.

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08/28/2024

Sometime simple is best. After all, our seafood is basically fresh off the boat 🦪

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08/24/2024

You can never go wrong with a classic shrimp cocktail.

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08/21/2024

Whether you’re with coworkers, a client, or flying solo, we are big fans of a power lunch here at Sam's! Just ask .

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08/17/2024

Don't miss our Tavern breakfast Saturday and Sunday from 9:30am-2:30pm! We've got all kinds of good eats on the menu, including this Gingrass smoked salmon breakfast sandwich.

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08/14/2024

We can't guarantee much in life, but we can guarantee great service, fresh seafood, and a strong martini whenever you join us here at Sam's. Give us a call to set the date.

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08/10/2024

In 1900 Cioppino was invented in San Francisco? Which means…Sam's is technically older than this iconic fisherman's stew. So we've had plenty of time to perfect it - come give ours a go.

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Photos from Sam's Grill and Seafood Restaurant's post 08/07/2024

A tradition among the team here at Sam's: a Café Correto. It's a wonderful digestif made of espresso, brandy, sambuca. Bottoms up!

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08/02/2024

Power lunches are even better when you don't have to go back to work afterwards...come spend your Summer Friday with us in the Grill, we've got plenty of martinis. All you have to do is press the button.

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07/31/2024

Build your own seafood platter. We like ours with a bit of everything - and a glass of champagne to wash it all down 🥂

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07/27/2024

Our patio is THE place for your private dining celebration! It's home to Table 21, our favorite table in the house (formerly in Peter's family's house), and soon to be yours too.

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07/24/2024

It's not quite Italy, but a cold spritz and some fresh seafood on a charming San Francisco patio will have to do. Cheers!

07/22/2024

Thank you for including us in this roundup of power lunches, . Serving a strong martini before noon since 1867…

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07/20/2024

The Salmon BLT is one of our favorites at the Tavern! What are you ordering this weekend?

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07/17/2024

Steamed salt spring mussels in a garlic white wine sauce, complete with a piece of golden brown garlic bread.

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Photos from Sam's Grill and Seafood Restaurant's post 07/12/2024

TOMORROW! DEMAIN! Bastille on Belden returns with music, dance, festivities, and food and drink (the most important part…). We'll have Steamed Salt Spring Mussels Entree and Garlic Bread with a glass of Lanson Brut Black Label Champagne for $39 and a heck of a good time...just like the Frenchmen did during the Gold Rush. Join us from 4:30-9:30pm and vive la Belden Place! 🇫🇷

07/10/2024

The Gingrass smoked salmon breakfast sandwich at the Tavern features smoked salmon, chive cream cheese, an over easy egg, and all the fixings on a toasted hamburger bun. We recommend pairing it with a glass of champagne 😉

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07/06/2024

Linguine with white clam sauce (and red pepper flakes for a little kick), one of our 2 wonderful pastas on the menu.

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07/03/2024

Just a friendly reminder that we will be closed on Thursday in celebration of the 4th of July. We'll be open again on Friday the 5th for lunch and dinner. See you then 🇺🇸

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06/29/2024

Here at the Tavern, we love our classics, but we also love mixing it up. Introducing the salmon BLT, the classic sandwich you know and love but with a fresh seafood twist…because, come on, you know us.

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06/26/2024

Summer on the patio - in hand, Miyagi oysters on the way, life is good.

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06/22/2024

BTB: Behind the bar.

Where the magic happens.

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06/19/2024

It's no secret that Belden loves Bastille. If you're unfamiliar, the entire alley throws one big party, and we do love a party. We're offering Steamed Salt Spring Mussels Entree and Garlic Bread with a glass of Lanson Brut Black Label Champagne for $39.00. Join us Friday July 12th, it's one of our favorite parties of the summer!

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06/15/2024

Breakfast at the Tavern. Served from 9:30am to 2:30pm daily, and it's the perfect pre-game meal for a Father's Day Giants game. Throw in a beer (or a martini) to really make it a celebration.

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06/12/2024

More often than not, it's soup weather in San Francisco, so come cozy up with a classic bowl of cioppino and a glass (bottle) of red wine - Lance's favorite pairing is the Langhe Nebbiolo from Starda. Try it, trust him.

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06/08/2024

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Videos (show all)

Did you hear, we’re one of San Francisco’s “strongest power lunches” according to @eater_sf? The proof is in the Martini...
It’s quite a tale, and it might be a tall one - the story of the Hangtown Fry. A great hangover cure and a unique dish, ...
A professional Sam’s order:- Crab Cakes- Prawn Cocktail- Baked Clams Elizabeth- Clam Chowder- Shrimp Scampi- Smoked Trou...
A professional Sam’s order:- Crab Cakes- Prawn Cocktail- Baked Clams Elizabeth- Clam Chowder- Shrimp Scampi- Smoked Trou...
A professional Sam’s order:- Crab Cakes- Prawn Cocktail- Baked Clams Elizabeth- Clam Chowder- Shrimp Scampi- Smoked Trou...
A classic prawn cocktail destined to be paired up with a Sam’s cocktail. Happy Friday, San Francisco!#samsgrillsf #prawn...
Our owner Peter Quartaroli walks you through the process of our Shrimp Scampi. A subtly spicy, flavorful San Francisco c...
When it comes to clam chowder, we do it two ways: white or Original Sam’s, which is red but still creamy. Both come with...
Owner Peter Quartoli takes you through our classic half & half Louis salad, featuring fresh Dungeness (it’s that time of...
Oysters Rockefeller 🦪, a delicious and classic American dish.  #samsgrill #samsgrillsf #eatdrinksf #oystersrockefeller #...
Start you Monday off strong with our Uncle Dino’s Old Fashioned. It is made with Makers Mark, St George Spiced Pear, Mud...
Check out our recent clip from the Destination TV SF episode! Enjoy Peter and Mark talking you through what Sam’s Tavern...

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374 Bush Street
San Francisco, CA
94104

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 9pm
Tuesday 11am - 9pm
Wednesday 11am - 9pm
Thursday 11am - 9pm
Friday 11am - 9pm

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