Tadich Grill

The story

Tracing its roots to a tent on Long Wharf in 1849, Tadich Grill is California’s oldest continuously operating restaurant. Its long mahogany bar, white-jacketed waiters, private booths and charcoal-broiled seafood embody San Francisco’s old financial district.

Why Tadich Grill is iconic

Gold Rush history, Croatian-American ownership and a remarkably persistent service style give Tadich a sense of continuity rare in the American West.

Selected by Ernst Aben · Information reviewed July 2026