2 american spots in Embarcadero and Financial District, editor-picked by TableJourney. All of Embarcadero and Financial District's food · All american in San Francisco.

Tadich Grill ★ 4.3

$$$AmericanEmbarcadero

Tadich Grill in San Francisco is California's oldest continuously running restaurant, opened in 1849 in the Financial District, still grilling over mesquite.

OrderSand dabs grilled over mesquite, or the Hangtown Fry at lunch.

TipNo reservations except for parties of six or more; lunch counter seats turn over fastest.

Sam's Grill ★ 4.2

$$$AmericanEmbarcadero

Sam's Grill in San Francisco is the Financial District chophouse running since 1867, with sand dabs, mahogany booths and a midday lunch tradition.

OrderSand dabs with brown butter and lemon, the room's standard since 1867.

TipBook one of the private booths upstairs at lunch; the lower-floor dining room turns louder after 12:30.

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