Originally constructed by Marius Plantier in 1898, the Basque Café was first called the French House. It had long been the headquarters for stockmen in the San Joaquin Valley.
Frank Maitia purchased the French House in 1942, renamed it the Basque Café.
Fine Food and a Cheery Welcome Await You at the Remodeled Basque Cafe
ITALIAN DINNERS
Cocktail Lounge in Connection
Basque Cafe
FORMERLY MARIE’S PLACE
631 East Twenty-first Street
FRANK MAITIA, Proprietor
SAM LORENZI, Chef
