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Sam’s Grill & Seafood Restaurant, San Francisco, CA

Sam’s Grill & Seafood Restaurant

4.4
4.4
589 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
  • Good for business meals
  • Romantic
  • Neighbourhood gem
Fresh fish grill featuring classic San Francisco dishes from the gold rush to the 1970s, Sam’s Grill is the fifth-oldest restaurant in the US, opened in 1867, shortly after the California gold rush.

Sam’s takes pride in serving exceptionally fresh and local seafood alongside classic San Francisco dishes from the turn of the century. Boasting old-school curtained booths, and superior traditional formal service by waiters in tuxedos, Sam’s has been a cornerstone of the San Francisco restaurant scene for over 150 years.

Come join us, and take a step back in time to a more civilized time where lunches always start with a cocktail.
Sam's Grill and Seafood Restaurant accepts reservations at lunch and dinner.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Continental, Shellfish
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Fri 11:30 am–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 421-0594
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    David Gingrass
  • Area
    Downtown / Union Square
  • Cross Street
    Kearny St.
  • Parking details
    Local public garages or street parking after 6:00pm.
  • Public transit
    BART and MUNI: Montgomery St.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 589 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4
4.4 based on all time ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

589 Reviews
  1. SFgourmand

    San Francisco

    73 reviews

    5.0

    73 reviews

    Dined on 10 March 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I love that Sam's has been rescued, refreshed, and remains a San Francisco gem

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  2. Contessa

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 March 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great lunch with friends. food was good. Waiter attentive. We'll be back of course. Contessa Claire and Steve Price

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  3. Greens

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    1.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 7 March 2020

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    From the start, it was not a good experience. Our host seated us giving us way too much information about his birthday and his girlfriend's birthday because our birthdays were also this week. Next, our server took our drink orders and was back in a flash. We ordered today' special, Sam's crude which was not available. Side note is that it's not actually "today's special". It's on the menu EVERY DAY. We got to sit in the sweet little private booth with a curtain. The problem was our server gave us zero privacy. Took our order, but kept dropping in. We were celebrating our birthdays - drinks and wine would have been great to order. I would have really loved to order a birthday dessert had we been asked or if there was a chance to have a dessert menu. I paid for my vinegary salad, boyfriend's short ribs, side of soggy spinach, and a couple cocktails. Reservation was at 6:30. We were done and paid at 7:15. No joke. I gave our server slightly less than fifteen percent because he wouldn't leave us alone. I got up to put my jacket on and he came by to take the bill and then turned to me and asked my what the problem was. So, Open Table, you asked for a review. All weekend, I was thinking about this lousy experience. My hope is that this restaurant realizes that people come for good food as well as a good experience when going out on a Friday night. We got neither.

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  4. DavidL

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 6 March 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Tradition that is rare and nice to appreciate including private, curtained off booths.

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  5. ByUBennny

    VIP

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 6 March 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There for birthday celebration. We requested, and were seated in a classic booth. Service was great. Food and drinks too. Checked all boxes, as always.

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  6. SusannaM

    VIP

    San Francisco

    47 reviews

    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on 3 March 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this restaurant, especially the bartender and waiter----first rate service and food in a wonderful old-fashioned quiet atmosphere. A real jewel! WE plan to return very soon.

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  7. DineorDie

    San Francisco

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on 29 February 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great SF place for old fashioned service and god food. A stand out even after all these years.

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  8. Johnxn

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 22 February 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Salmon was sold out. Surprising for a 7:30 reservation. WE were told to get our order in pronto, lest the kitchen ran out of other items.

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  9. MELK

    Los Angeles

    82 reviews

    5.0

    82 reviews

    Dined on 22 February 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tried a private booth for the first time. Fun! The day boat scallops and mushroom risotto are worth going back for.

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  10. MaryM

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 22 February 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My husband and I enjoy Sam’s. My husband loves seafood, and I don’t. That said, non-seafood entrees are always available, and they are very good.

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FAQs

Sam’s Grill & Seafood Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 421-0594.

Sam’s Grill & Seafood Restaurant is rated 4.4 stars by 589 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Google Map for Sam’s Grill & Seafood Restaurant

374 Bush St., San Francisco, CA 94104

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Kearny St.
  • Area
    Downtown / Union Square
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Fri 11:30 am–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Continental, Shellfish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Local public garages or street parking after 6:00pm.
  • Public transit
    BART and MUNI: Montgomery St.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    David Gingrass
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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