COVID-19 Takes Down Another 80-Year-Old.

It's like a piece of Lands End, after a millennia, suddenly broke off and slid into the Pacific. The same Greek family has run this iconic SF diner since 1937. Louis' -- pronounced "Louie's." Cash only! With 83-years of continuous service. You got the same million dollar views as the nearby Cliff House restaurant, without the price or pretense. But after several months of forced virus-related closure, and no end in sight, Bill and Tom Hontalas, grandsons of the original owners announced the closure.

Eggs. Burgers. Chowder. The fare was simple but satisfying. A number of San Francisco institutions have closed in recent years. This one really hurts.

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