Sam's Grill And Seafood Restaurant

I was looking for some good seafood from a less crowded area and something a little more familiar to locals and I found Sam's. I had some dietary restrictions at the time due to a hospital visit and I found items on the menu almost instantly. The shrimp cocktail and calamari were incredible starters and I managed to have a small taste of the old fashion which has amazing tasting notes. The main I got the crab and shrimp pasta with prawns and it was the first true meal I had since getting out and it was amazing and fukk of flavor and the prawns were fresh. The service was amazing and the staff is so friendly. I never got our servers name. He was an older gentleman but one of the most friendly I have met in a restaurant in my life time! Keep it up your business is great. And also the atmosphere is very calm and relaxing!

Excellent ambiance, fresh seafood, and service! We first thought we were underdressed when we showed up in shorts and polos as the waiters are in tuxedos, but they didn't say anything about our attire. The swordfish mesquite grilled was exquisite! This is the empty plate after eating because I forgot to take a pic before finishing it all.

This place is fantastic. Our service was wonderful and the food was amazing. The prices are very reasonable for the location, service, and quality of food. We had the salmon and halibut and both were cooked perfectly and the sides were so tasty. I highly recommend getting an order of sourdough, it did not disappoint. Would definitely come back next time we are in SF!

We just returned back to the US after a 4 month trip to Asia and was ready for some American food! I ordered a crab salad and crab cakes and the lady was very nice and helpful when I called 35 minutes before they closed! I grew up in SF and must have driven & walked by here 1000 plus time in the past 40 years and never ever saw this place! The Dungeness crab was very fresh but the arugula salad with the crab cakes was old! $71 is a bit expensive for a salad and crab cakes! But it’s San Francisco! Morris

5/16/22...Had lunch today. Moderately busy but it was not noisy. Calm dinning experience. Service was relaxed. Had the calamari app and liked the slight heat of the coating. The swordfish was very good as my partner had never had swordfish. I ordered the crab salad but was served a shrimp salad by mistake but it was quickly corrected. The dessert was lemon tart, very good, and cheese cake which was a no bake cheesecake. It was presented with some mixed berries which was a good idea as the cheesecake lacked any flavor. It was not what I was expecting. The bonus today was seeing Mayor Willie Brown also having lunch with some people. If you are looking for a piece of iconic SF, this is worth the stop.