California was granted statehood in 1850, and before that, it was part of Mexico, the Spanish Empire, and, for a short time, the French Empire, so there’s a long history of settlements, towns, missions, and even restaurants.
What is the oldest restaurant in California? San Francisco’s The Tadich Grill opened its doors in 1849, a year before California officially became a state.
Over 175 years later, The Tadich Grill is still serving up meals. First owned by a trio of Croatian immigrants, it opened as a stand selling coffee and grilled fish on a pier. During its long history, the restaurant moved several times before settling in its current location in the Financial District in 1967.
Want to have a dining experience with over 175 years of history? Here are all the details about eating at The Tadich Grill.
(Note: The Old Clam House, established in 1861 in San Francisco, is the oldest restaurant in California to remain in its original location.)
About dining at The Tadich Grill
The Tadich Grill, located at240 California St., San Francisco, is in the heart of San Francisco’s Financial District, easily accessible by MUNI, BART, and even San Francisco’s iconic cable cars.