Menu - Bernstein's Fish Grotto

Bernstein'S Fish Grotto, San Francisco, California

Publication: Privately printed, 1939, NP

First edition. 11 1/4" x 17" stiff stock paper sheet, folded to 8 panels. Two cover panels; remaining 6 panels offer menu. Paper-clipped to third panel is 8 1/2" x 4 1/4" grey paper sheet, printed recto only, and entitled, "Today! Chef's Suggestions." "Bernstein's Fish Grotto was a popular restaurant in San Francisco that operated from 1912 - 1981. Opened by Maurice Bernstein (1886-1932) in 1912, Bernstein's Fish Grotto was known for its unique entrance, a ship's bow jutting into the sidewalk. It was intended to be a reproduction of Christopher Columbus' ship Nina. Inside the restaurant, the marine theme continued. Bernstein's had seven dining rooms styled to look like ship's cabins: the Fisherman's Cave, the Pilot Room, the Sun Deck, the Main Salon, the Cabin Nooks, the Upper Deck, and the Porthole Counter. The restaurant was also known for its Coo-Coo Clams from Coo-Coo Cove. Located at 123 Powell Street, near the end of the cable car line, the Grotto was a popular tourist attraction for many years." Light soiling and with light wear to edges and folds. Very good.

Inventory Number: 49513