Fishermen’s Grotto and Tarantino’s Are Suing the City of San Francisco | Eater SF

"Founded in 1946, Tarantino’s closed in 2020 at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and was ultimately affected by the Port’s eviction actions in September 2023 while in the same long-term lease; it appeared to remain closed until the eviction notice. I report that Herringbone Tavern Inc. — which owns both restaurants and claims to have spent $2 million on renovations including accessibility upgrades and dry rot repair — is suing the city to recoup that $2 million and unspecified damages, alleging failure to maintain the wharf’s character (pointing to homelessness and criminal activity) and failure to repair a deteriorating seawall, while the Port maintains the businesses owe substantial back rent (initially reported as $1.4 million and later as $1.7 million)." - Dianne de Guzman