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BIX, San Francisco, CA
BIX, San Francisco, CA
BIX, San Francisco, CA
BIX, San Francisco, CA
BIX, San Francisco, CA

BIX

4.7 (5093)
$31 to $50
American
56 Gold St., San Francisco, CA 94133

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Lively
An exceptionally stylish supper club, civilized speakeasy, a sophisticated saloon. Each of these "personae" is housed in a soaring two-story interior distinguished by a gently curving mahogany bar, fluted columns with ornate capitals, stunning original art, plush banquettes, cozy booths, starched linens, glittering glasses, and polished flatware.
Overall, the ambiance is pure 1930's and 1940's - tasteful art moderne reminiscent of the glory days of Cunard and French Line ships. Fashionable and glamorous are the hallmarks. Trendy is simply not a part of the BIX culture.
The clientele at BIX ranges from San Francisco movers-and-shakers to "savvy travelers" - owner Doug Biederbeck's term for the many diners in the know from out of town who patronize his establishment.
All of them step from the featureless alley into another world - a world of superb cookery and libations, of sparkling service, of stylish nostalgia, of polished live jazz. That world is BIX.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Californian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Anthony Tadeo
  • Catering
    Please contact any manager at (415) 433-6300
  • Private party facilities
    BIX can accommodate private parties of 75 - 100 and requires a buyout of the restaurant. Please contact the restaurant for details.
  • Private party contact
    Amy Babbits: (415) 433-6300
  • Neighborhood
    Financial District / Embarcadero
  • Cross street
    Jackson & Pacific
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Muni bus: #41 Union
  • Entertainment
    BIX features jazz nightly with no cover charge.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 5,093 people are saying

BIX reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bix offers a unique dining experience with a "wonderful speakeasy vibe" and "a beautiful, sophisticated space." Guests rave about the "amazing food, wonderful service," and "live jazz," making it perfect for special occasions. Though some find it pricey, the "timeless" ambiance and "attentive staff" create a memorable visit.
5,093 Reviews
  1. Chau VIP

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good. Server seemed frazzled, impatient, and irritated with questions about the menu. Not warm or friendly. Felt like he wanted to turn the table quickly.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a classic SF location. Food is great, service is awesome, and you can’t beat the live music. Will come here again!

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  3. Michael

    San Francisco16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bix has a wonderful speakeasy vibe. It actually feels like a jazz club in a way. The staff was welcoming, professional, and attentive. Their menu had a nice variety of dishes and they have a full service bar. One dish that stood out to me was the crab roll hors d'oeuvres. I also had the pork chop which was a very large portion and it even came with two small pork ribs. And the brown butter cornbread was excellent. Bix is a classy and elegant restaurant. I will definitely return again.

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  4. JoAnna

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was quality. Ordered the whole fish and crab tagliatelle with fresh oysters and bone marrow. Afterwards, they even escorted us 2 women to our car to make sure we made it to the car safely since we got out late.

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  5. Debbie VIP

    San Francisco18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it. I had duck for the first time and it was delicious.

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  6. Paul

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love it there. Perfect date venue. Especially great for a Tuesday. Wish we had more places in San Francisco that deliver at this level.

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  7. stephanie

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was excellent, and the food was delicious. While it is on the pricey side, I'm uncertain if the cost justifies the experience. Perhaps more variety in the side dishes would help, though that’s a minor concern. Overall, it was a delightful meal, and we will definitely return.

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  8. Oc VIP

    San Francisco1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambience was great and service was fantastic but the food was pretty underwhelming. Me and my date didn’t finish our food and they had to refund one of her dishes unfortunately. I would go back for drinks and ambiance but not for food (I’m not a harsh food critic either).

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  9. batyamarks@gmail . com

    San Francisco1 review

    1.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Do yourself a favor and skip this place if any of the following matter to you: 1.You value conversation at the table. The noise level is extremely high, and the acoustics are poor—making it nearly impossible to talk without raising your voice. 2.You’re vegetarian. There are no real vegetarian entrées. My daughter was served a spoonful of mashed potatoes and four asparagus stalks—for which we were charged $24. 3.You’re looking for good value. The food was decent, but definitely not worth the price. It was far from memorable. 4.You’re expecting a pleasant dining experience with live jazz. While live music was advertised, the setup wasn’t suitable for the space. The music was far too loud for the intimate setting, and we had to shout just to hear each other.

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  10. Michael VIP

    San Francisco279 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's really all about the atmosphere at Bix. We had our wedding reception there 25 years ago so it has a place in my heart. The food is good, some very good, but none of it amazing. But the room is. It is a beautiful, sophisticated space -- timeless. Our server was excellent, too.

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BIX is rated 4.7 stars by 5093 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United States
  3. San Francisco Bay Area
  4. San Francisco
  5. Financial District / Embarcadero

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
Google Map for BIX

56 Gold St., San Francisco, CA 94133

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Jackson & Pacific
  • Neighborhood
    Financial District / Embarcadero
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Muni bus: #41 Union
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Anthony Tadeo
  • Entertainment
    BIX features jazz nightly with no cover charge.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Please contact any manager at (415) 433-6300
  • Private party facilities
    BIX can accommodate private parties of 75 - 100 and requires a buyout of the restaurant. Please contact the restaurant for details.
  • Private party contact
    Amy Babbits: (415) 433-6300
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