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BIX, San Francisco, CA

BIX

4.7
4.7
5001 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 36 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
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.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Californian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 433-6300
  • Website
    http://www.bixrestaurant.com/
  • 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
  • Location
    56 Gold St., San Francisco, CA 94133
  • 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 5,001 people are saying

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • San Francisco

    Hot spot

  • San Francisco

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
BIX offers a "great jazz club" atmosphere with live music, a charming "supper club vibe," and consistently "excellent service." Guests appreciate its "beautiful decor," "delicious food," and "impeccable cocktails." While some find it pricey, the "great ambiance" and "warm, inviting environment" make it perfect for celebrations and memorable dining experiences.

5,001 Reviews

  1. Marcy

    VIP

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    2.0

    17 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a lovely restaurant. The food was not very good. The caesar salad was small and uninteresting. The short ribs were dried out, had a very thick and odd sauce and the mushrooms with them tasted like they had fake smoke flavor. The bartender was fantastic but our waiter was disinterested and rushed us through service. I would love to return, but will only have a drink at the bar. I hope Bix steps it up.

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  2. Silvio

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is the perfect place to enjoy good food and drinks with special friends.

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  3. Tim

    VIP

    San Francisco

    165 reviews

    5.0

    165 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great experience at Bix; however, it was exceptionally loud this time. So much so that it was very difficult to have a conversation. Loved the black cod.

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  4. George

    VIP

    San Francisco

    87 reviews

    4.0

    87 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tasty food in an exciting environment made for a fun evening.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    47 reviews

    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve been to Bix many times and it never disappoints!

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  6. david

    Denver

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great jazz club and restaurant with two stories. We had a table for two next to a large group of young people by the piano and base player so the sound level was loud. After the large group left we could hear each other talk and the music much better. The service was impeccable. The food was very good . The entrance is located down an alley. The young people were dressed very casually but everyone else was dressed up a little. Over all it was a great experience.

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  7. Willam

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great experience, a wonderful place.

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  8. Thomas

    Chicago

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Stepping into Bix is like stepping into a jazz club in New Orleans 50 years ago. The room has an upper balcony around the sides, and the whole place is beautifully decorated, with a huge mural above the classic old-style bar. Service was prompt, friendly, and humorous. They made me a fine Vesper. There was a warm roll with butter at our plates, and then an amuse bouche came shortly after. My half-dozen oysters were sweet and fresh. The lobster pasta had plenty of large chunks of lobster and was delicious. The poached pear dessert came with a big dollop of whipped cream on the side. There was a jazz piano trio playing classics, and even though we were only about 20 feet away, we could talk above the music (but it was good enough to just sit back and listen to). All in all, this was a great experience. It's not cheap, but not insane either. I will definitely be back.

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  9. Maximiliano

    Fort Lauderdale

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    It’s a good place with good food, but not to be considered as “fine dining”. So, that is a key factor to rate the place because you are paying a high price for an experience that is far from five stars.

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  10. Sharon

    VIP

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food, great service and amazing dining experience! Thank you!

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FAQs

BIX is rated 4.7 stars by 5001 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 36 times today
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56 Gold St., San Francisco, CA 94133

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Jackson & Pacific
  • Neighborhood
    Financial District / Embarcadero
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Thu–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
  • Website
    http://www.bixrestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (415) 433-6300
  • 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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