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BIX, San Francisco, CA

BIX

4.7 (5086)
$31 to $50
American
56 Gold St., San Francisco, CA 94133

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 33 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Great for live music
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
    (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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Menu

BIX's menu was last updated on 8/24/2023.

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What 5,086 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

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
BIX offers a charming "old school" jazz bistro experience with "amazing ambiance," "exceptional service," and "fantastic food." Guests praise the "live music," "beautiful decor," and "classic cocktails." While some mention noise levels and occasional service hiccups, the overall experience is consistently delightful, making it a "quintessential SF dining" spot.

5,086 Reviews

  1. Michael VIP

    San Francisco279 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. Stacey VIP

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was fantastic. Food was excellent. Our server was go above and beyond for my request to make sure no garlic and onions for my order.

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  3. Vivian

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dinner for my husband’s birthday! Our waiter Kent was just wonderful - really pleasant personality, very helpful with menu decisions, and watchful during the meal without being intrusive. Love the ambiance with the beautiful mural above the bar and the elegant decor!

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  4. Tom VIP

    San Francisco21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service, food and ambiance was just perfect! Excellent date night !

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  5. Gregg VIP

    San Francisco22 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Biz is always special. The room, the piano and singer, the staff. But they're downgrading ingrédients to keep margins high and it shows. Ground beef patty $45?!? Two deviled eggs $16?! Burger with sad lettuce and onions for $40? And an inedible rice pudding soaked in olive oil ? Go for the space but keep food expectation low.

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  6. Shima

    Montreal1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I loved our time there! Great food, great seevice, great ambiance

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  7. Elvira

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Everything was amazing. The only problem was the people from cybersecurity congress

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  8. John

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The pianist and saxophonist were a nice accompaniment to dinner. Our only comment is that perhaps the speaker/amp is a bit loud. Softer would be more welcome to enjoying both conversations and their musical talents. Overall we had an amazing experience.

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  9. Michael

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, wonderful service in a beautiful dining room. Highly recommend.

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  10. James

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The only thing to improve is gluten free bread or crackers. Bone Marrow or Steak Tartare on lettuce is not the same

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BIX is rated 4.7 stars by 5086 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 33 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
  • 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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