Bix

A great San Francisco institution and experience. Highly recommended.

I have had it with this place . I used to love coming here for the jazz I was always frustrated that they wouldn’t seat me until full party (one other person) arrived…annoying as bar always full and nowhere to sit for this old gal I tolerated but today when I went to cancel my reservation 9 hours prior they are charging me $150!!! As I didn’t cancel 24 hours prior. WHAT? They offered to let me rebook without charge but I could never change or cancel it or I would be charged so I am eating the $150 as I could never go again to a place that is so unkind to its clients

Great collection of drinks, good service, great location

Great atmosphere with live music. Food is overpriced, no vegetarian main dish.

After 25 years, the speakeasy restaurant BIX is still as solid as the first day we visited. Hidden down a narrow alley in the financial district, BIX is one of San Francisco's true gems. On our most recent visit, we walked in on a Monday night; you would never know it was a weeknight, let alone a Monday. Every table was occupied by the time we left, and the live music was jumping. Since we didn't have a reservation, we decided to sit at the bar and order cocktails and a few snacks. My wife ordered an Aviation, and we watched the bartender squeeze a fresh lemon to make the drink. It was the best Aviation she had ever had outside of our home (I make a pretty good one). We ordered the deviled eggs and the steak tartar, which were excellent. The eggs had a hint of truffle, which, just typing this, is making me hungry. The steak tartar came deconstructed with toast and was mixed by the server for us; it was delicious. About an hour after we arrived, a piano player sat down and was joined by a bass player. It was the perfect sound for the room, and everyone seemed into it; that said, there wasn't much applause, but I always feel inappropriate at a restaurant unless there is a stage. I highly recommend BIX regardless of whether you have planned ahead or not. It's an excellent spot for dinner, drinks, or a little of both in a great space with exceptional service and delicious food.

Huge fan of this SF gem. You won't be sorry. They don't make 'em like this anymore. Dietary restrictions: They were able to make the lobster spaghetti gluten free!