John's Grill

Sam Spade’s Lamb Chops

Trio of grilled lamb chops served with baked potato, sliced tomatoes and a martini, named for Hammett's hard-boiled detective.

Jack LaLanne Salad

Old-school chopped salad of greens, tomato, beets and egg — the kitchen's tribute to the SF fitness pioneer.

Petrale Sole Almandine

A classic San Francisco seafood preparation -- delicate sole with toasted almonds and brown butter, the kind of dish this city was built on

Lobster Bisque

Creamy sherry-spiked bisque with chunks of lobster — comfort and luxury in one cup.

Dry-Aged Black Angus Steak

Hand-cut California-fed corn-fed USDA black angus steak, naturally aged for tenderness.

Calves' Liver with Bacon

Crowned with smoked bacon and caramelized onions -- a retro preparation that few restaurants still serve, done with conviction

Chicken Jerusalem

A good rendition of this classic preparation -- reliable, comforting, and representative of the old-guard SF dining style

Shrimp Louie

Another throwback SF classic -- cold shrimp over greens with thousand island dressing, executed faithfully

Chocolate Cake With Berries

Cheeseburger with Fries

Chocolate Torte