"Founded by three Croatian immigrants, Nikola Budrovich, Frano Kosta, and Antonio Gasparich, Tadich got its start on a pier called Long Wharf bearing a sign that read, "Coffee Stand." The stand served charcoal-grilled fish, fresh from the bay. After some relocations and upgrades over the years, the grill was sold to its bartender, John Tadich, in 1887. Through the decades, the restaurant was renamed several times, being called New World Coffee Saloon and Cold Day Restaurant among others, and finally, Tadich Grill as of 1912."
"The restaurant has remained at its current location of 240 California Street since 1967. From Tadich Grill's humble beginnings as a coffee stand and grilled fish spot, it grew into a popular destination for seafood, steaks, and more. In fact, its delightful seafood-filled cioppino dish made it one of the California restaurants Anthony Bourdain loved. What to get at Tadich Grill Making a special trip to one of the oldest restaurants you can still visit in California opens up many possibilities for delicious dining."
Tadich Grill in San Francisco opened in 1849 during the Gold Rush and predates California statehood. Three Croatian immigrants—Nikola Budrovich, Frano Kosta, and Antonio Gasparich—founded the original Coffee Stand on Long Wharf serving charcoal-grilled bay fish. John Tadich bought the business in 1887 and the name Tadich Grill was adopted in 1912. The restaurant moved to 240 California Street in 1967. The menu expanded to over 75 entrées focused on seafood and steaks, with signature cioppino praised by Anthony Bourdain. The restaurant accepts some advance reservations for half the seating while keeping remaining seats first-come, first-served, and is easily reachable by multiple transit modes.
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