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John’s Grill is widely known for its carefully curated menu of salads, steak, seafood, pasta, and sandwiches, all at reasonable prices. The restaurant’s signature dish is the Sam Spade’s Lamb Chops, named for author Dashiell Hammett’s famed private eye. Hammett, a frequent customer of John’s Grill, had Spade wolfing down a plate of John’s “chops, baked potato, and sliced tomatoes.” The restaurant has a subtle motif adapted from the Hammett classic, “The Maltese Falcon,” and there’s a statue of the infamous black bird in a case on the second floor. Indeed, the second floor, dubbed The Maltese Falcon room, is where you’ll find live music nightly, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Besides the Jack LaLanne, John’s Grill also serves other seafood-based salads such as Bay Shrimp Louie and Dungeness Crab Louie, as well as traditional burgers, pasta and a number of different cuts of steak
19 % service added for parties of 5 or more | Limit 4 credit cards per table | Limit 4 checks per table | Minimum charge of $10 per person | 4% surcharge will be added to your bill to support SF employer mandates.
Download PDFAppetizers
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Escargots
Garlic Cream
$10.95
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Jumbo Pacific Prawn Cocktail
$12.95
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Dungeness Crab Cocktail
$22
Soup & Salads
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New England Clam Chowder
$9.95
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Lobster Bisque
$10.95
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Lunch Salad
Seasonal Greens
With Vinaigrette Dressing $8.95
With Bleu Cheese Dressing $9.95
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Caesar a La John’s
$14.95
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Bay Shrimp Louie
$17.95
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Roquefort Salad
Bay Shrimp, Avocado
$17.95
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Heirloom tomatoes
from Wilgenburg Farms, fresh mozzarella cheese, San Giacomo organic balsamic and Greek extra virgin olive oil drizzle with basil
$17.95
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Jack LaLanne’s Favorite Salad
Seasonal Greens, Crab, Shrimp, Avocado, Mushrooms, Tomato Tossed in Our Famous Creamy Bleu Cheese Vinaigrette Dressing
$21.95
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Dungeness Crab Louie
$32
Sandwiches
All Accompanied by French Fries-
Broiled Deluxe Burger
$17.95
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California Club House
Sliced Chicken, Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato
$16.95
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Broiled New York Steak
$19.95
Pasta
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Tortellone
Filled with sundried tomato, romano, parmigiano and ricotta cheese in a basil cream sauce topped with shredded Grana Padano cheese
$17.95
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Maine Lobster Ravioli
Herbed Tomato Cream
$19.95
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Fisherman’s Pasta
Linguine, Salmon, Snapper, Shrimp, Mushrooms Surrounded by Mussels & Clams in Basil Cream
$22.95
Eggs & Omelettes
All Accompanied by Vegetables and Mashed Potatoes-
Joe’s Special
Ground Beef, Mushrooms and Spinach
$16.95
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Egg Benedict
$16.95
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Hangtown Fry
Oysters and Strips of Smoked Bacon
$16.95
From the Broiler & Skillet
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New York Steak
$28.95
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Ribeye Steak
$31.95
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Filet Mignon
$34.95
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John’s Steak
(Bone-in New York)
$32.95
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T-Bone Steak
$34.95
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Porterhouse Steak
$34.95
Side Peppercorn or Béarnaise Sauce $2
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Calves’ Liver
Crowned With Smoked Bacon and Caramelized Onions
$18.95
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Sam Spade’s Lamb Chops
(Served with baked potato and sliced tomatoes)
$33.95
Seafood & Shellfish
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Seafood Cannelloni
Crepes Filled With Crab, Shrimp, Baby Spinach, Cheese, Mushrooms, and Sherry Cream Sauce
$18.95
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Grilled Pacific Red Snapper
Lemon Butter Sauce
$18.95
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Prawns Provencale
Garlic Roma Tomatoes, Lemon Butter and Herbs
$18.95
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Broiled Salmon
With Hollandaise Sauce
$18.95
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Petrale Amandine
Sliced Almonds, Sweet Butter Sauce
$19.95
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Fried Jumbo Prawns
$18.95
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Fried Sea Scallops
$17.95
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Fried Oysters
$16.95
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Fried Combination Seafood
*Coated with herbed bread crumbs and accompanied by tartar sauce.
$18.95
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Steamed Clams Bordelaise
Wine, Garlic in a Light Lemon Cream Broth
$18.95
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Moules A La Mariniere
Mussels With a Touch of Garlic, in an Herbed Light Cream Broth
$18.95
On the Side
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Caramelized Onions
$5.95
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Baked Idaho Potato
$5.95
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French Fries
$5.95
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Sautéed Mushrooms
$5.95
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Fresh Creamed Spinach
$5.95
The dinner menu has a lovely heirloom tomato salad and such fish entries as Chef’s Special Red Snapper, broiled salmon or halibut, and a plethora of steaks, from New York to filet mignon to Porterhouse. Sides include sautéed mushrooms and asparagus with Hollandaise sauce.
19 % service added for parties of 5 or more | Limit 4 credit cards per table | Limit 4 checks per table | Minimum charge of $10 per person | 4% surcharge will be added to your bill to support SF employer mandates.
Appetizers
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Jumbo Prawn Cocktail
$15.95
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Escargots
Garlic Cream
$14.95
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Fresh Half Dozen Oysters
On the Half Shell
$18.95
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Tortellone
Filled With Sundried Tomato, Romano, Parmigiano and Ricotta Cheese in a Basil Cream Sauce Topped With Shredded Grana Padano Cheese
$14.95
$28.95
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Maine Lobster Ravioli
Herbed Tomato Cream
$16.95
$30.95
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Dungeness Crab Cocktail
$24.95
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Moules A La Mariniere
Mussels With a Touch of Garlic, in a Light Cream Broth
$22.95
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Steamed Clams
Wine, Garlic in a Light Lemon Cream Broth
$22.95
Seafood & Shellfish
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Petrale Sole
Lemon Butter Mushroom Sauce
$29.95
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Fried Jumbo Prawns
Breaded in Herbed Crumbs
$29.95
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Jumbo Prawns Dijonnaise
Sauteed With Mushrooms, Wine, Garlic and Dijon Cream
$29.95
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Grilled Pacific Red Snapper
Lemon Butter Sauce
$29.95
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Broiled Salmon
With Hollandaise Sauce
$31.95
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Chef’s Special Red Snapper
Topped With Shrimp, Crab, Mushrooms and Lemon Cream
$38.95
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Broiled Halibut
Lemon, Wine Sweet Butter, Capers, Mushrooms
$38.95
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Seafood Cannelloni
Crepes Filled With Crab, Shrimp, Baby Spinach, Cheese, Mushrooms, and Sherry Cream Sauce
$29.95
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Fisherman’s Pasta
Linguine, Salmon, Snapper, Shrimp, Mushrooms Surrounded by Mussels & Clams in Basil Cream
$36.95
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Seafood Cioppino a La Marinara
Stew of Jumbo Pacific Prawns, Filet of Sole, Scallops, Mussels, Bay Shrimp and Clams in a Marinara Broth With Toasted Garlic Sourdough
$38.95
Soup & Salads
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New England Clam Chowder
$11.95
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Lobster Bisque
$13.95
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Dinner Salad - Per person
Seasonal Greens, Garlic Croutons, Bay Shrimp
$10.95
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Caesar a La John’s
Per person
$12.95
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Roquefort Salad - Per person
Seasonal Greens, Shrimp, Crumbled Roquefort Cheese Tossed in Our Famous Creamy Bleu Cheese Vinaigrette
$12.95
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Heirloom Tomatoes
From Wilgenburg Farms, Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, San Giacomo Organic Balsamic and Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil Drizzle With Basil
$12.95
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Jack LaLanne’s Favorite Salad (For Two)
Seasonal Greens, Crab, Shrimp, Avocado, Mushrooms, Tomato Tossed in Our Famous Creamy Bleu Cheese Vinaigrette Dressing
$29.95
John’s Featured Steaks
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New York Steak
$29.95
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Ribeye Steak
$35.95
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Filet Mignon
$38.95
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John’s Steak
Bone-in New York
$38.95
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T-Bone Steak
$40.95
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Porterhouse Steak
$41.95
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Surf and Turf
New York Steak & 3 Fried Jumbo Prawns
$40.45
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Side Peppercorn or Bearnaise Sauce
$2
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Add 3 Fried Jumbo Prawns to any steak
$10.50
* All of our steaks are sourced from Black Angus Midwest Corn-fed beef, the finest available. They are naturally aged in order to ensure maximum flavor and tenderness. Each steak is hand selected and hand cut in California to meet our exact specification. *
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Sam Spade’s Lamb Chops
Served with baked potato and sliced tomatoes Sam Spade went to John’s Grill, asked the waiter to hurry his order of chops, baked potato, sliced tomatoes...and was smoking a cigarette with his coffee when...” -The Maltese Falcon
$39.95
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Calves’ Liver
Crowned With Smoked Bacon and Caramelized Onions
$29.95
Featured in Gourmet Magazine
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Chicken Jerusalem
Sauteed With Artichokes, Mushrooms and Creamy White Wine Sauce
$29.95
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Oysters Wellington
Creamed Spinach, Smoked Bacon, Baked in Puff Pastry on a Bed of Sherry Cream
$29.95
On the Side
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Caramelized Onions
$6.95
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Baked Idaho Potato
$6.95
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Sauteed Mushrooms
$7.95
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Fresh Creamed Spinach
$7.95
John’s Grill boasts a wide selection of California wines with such prized selections. But you don’t have to indulge in full bottles; John’s Grill also has more than a dozen wines by the glass and a selection of half bottles.
Download PDFSpecialty Cocktails
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Pomegranate Cosmopolitan
Boyd & Blair Vodka, PAMA Liqueur, Cointreau, Cranberry Juice, Lime Juice Shaken and Served Up
$15
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Hammett’s Classic Martini
Grey Goose Vodka, Dry Vermouth, Shaken and Served Up
$15
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Sidecar
Bache-Gabrielsen Cognac, Cointreau, lemon juice, shaken and served up with a sugar rim
$15
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French Gimlet
Nolet’s Gin, St. Germain, Lime Juice, Shaken and Served Up
$15
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Vesper
Ketel One Vodka, Nolet’s Gin, Lillet Blanc, Shaken and Served Up With a Twist
$15
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Pear Martini
Grey Goose La Poire (Pear), Sweet & Sour, With a Splash of Ginger Ale, Shaken and Served Up With a Twist
$15
Specialty Cocktails
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Moscow Mule
Ketel One Vodka, Ginger beer & lime juice
$15
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Bogie’s Old Fashioned
Bulleit Bourbon, Muddled Sugar, Angostura Bitters, Orange With a Splash of Soda
$15
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Spade’s Manhattan
Rough Rider Straight Bourbon, Sweet Vermouth, Dash of Bitters, Stirred and Served Up
$15
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Dark & Stormy
Mt Gay Black Barrel Rum, Ginger beer, lime juice and served on the rocks
$14
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Negroni
Bombay Dry Gin, Campari, Sweet Vermouth and Served on the Rocks
$14
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Classic Margarita
Cazadores Blanco, Cointreau, Lime Juice, Sweet & Sour, a Splash of OJ and Served on the Rocks
$15
Desserts
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Chocolate Mousse Torte
A triple chocolate threat with layers of decadent dark, milk & white chocolate mousse, served with seasonal berry sauce
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Pecan Pie
Toasted pecan halves on a pecan filling with the smooth flavor of Jim Beam Bourbon
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New York Cheesecake
The classic cheesecake with just a hint of lemon, served with seasonal berry sauce
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Key Lime Pie
Authentic Florida key limes smothered with a lacy white whipped cream
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Flan
Vanilla Cream Caramel
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Fresh Seasonal Berries
With whipped cream
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House Made Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Garnished With Seasonal Berries
$10
After Dinner Drinks
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Amaretto Coffee
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Kahlua Coffee
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Irish Coffee
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Kioke Coffee - Brandy & Kahlua
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Mexican Coffee - Tequila & Kahlua
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Venetian Coffee - Brandy
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Jamaican Coffee - Tia Maria With Rum
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Cypress Coffee - Frangelico & Amaretto
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Quinta De La Rosa Ruby Port
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Quinta De La Rosa Tawny Port
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Quinta De La Rosa 10yr Tawny Port
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Chiarlo Grappa Gavi
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Espresso
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Cappuccino