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BIX

4.8
4.8
4443 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 35 times today
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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • 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

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Executive chef

    Bruce Hill

  • 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 call management 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 4,443 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco

    Hot spot

  • San Francisco

    American

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  1. SebP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Excellent jazz club to catch a little of that Gatsby glitz.
  2. Partyof5

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    I was told by one of our party (a male) that the men's restroom cleaner and bigger stalls.
  3. GregH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ambiance, service and food were spectacular. I thought the wine was moderate value for price. Everything else superb!
  4. MaryM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Biz is the best restaurant in San Francisco. The space is spectacular the service and food unmatched. Great people watching and wonderful combination of old school San Francisco mixed with the new hip SF.
  5. Marconi58

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First of all, any restaurant with the fabulous Mary Stallings singing as the house regular is worth going to. But even without the music, the food is terrific. We opted for a large number of small plates rather than getting entrees, and we were delighted. The Mushroom Soup deserves special mention, but every dish, from the Market Salad to the Fried Green Tomatoes, was a winner. Our service was excellent, and we couldn't stop gazing at the intriguing paintings lining the walls.
  6. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A beautiful restaurant with live music and absolutely delicious food! The staff went above and beyond providing outstanding service including helping us get back to our hotel! Truly a memorable evening!
  7. jeffp

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Classic jazz club with great food. Seems like it had been there for 50 years. Really wonderful evening with great live jazz
  8. ThomasD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service were excellent. Ambiance is really nice with an old school San Francisco vibe. Our server Jackie was nice and knowledgeable and the food came to the table with perfect timing in between courses.
  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A very unique dinning experience with lots of charm, class and excellent customer service. Hand crafted cocktails and delicious menu with impressive wine list. One of few places in town with life jazz music. If you’re ready for an unforgettable night come to BIX!
  10. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is very classy restaurant in SF. Our favorite place. The alley, the bar, the painting and music. It brings you back to time. Food and services are always good.
  11. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabian is the man!! Must have. Bone marrow and beef tar tar is the best! This place is amazing. Service is great!
  12. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food and vibes! Made for a very special anniversary.
  13. BakerJunkie

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall4food2service2ambience5
    I really love this restaurant but the food and service competes with the atmosphere and falls short. But, you should still go there! It’s really gorgeous and fun. A real iconic San Francisco restaurant, just don’t expect the food to “wow” you like the vibe does.
  14. LisaM

    Portland

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Jackie was a wonderful server and our food and the ambiance were amazing. Great night!
  15. JenniferP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing atmosphere and food. Always looking for jazz supper clubs and this hit all the marks!
  16. TaraD

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bix is always a good time. The live music made the noise level a bit high but it didn't matter- we just got louder too. love the bar, the place was packed and had a great vibe.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    An evening at Bix is like transporting back to the twenties and spending the evening as a movie star.
  18. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Just an amazing setting, experience, staff and food/drink
  19. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall3food5service5ambience3
    Nice, but very loud with large parties so not the best for a smaller group if you want to hear each other.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My third time going. I love the ambiance, very laid back, and the live piano is the perfect touch. Food is absolutely delicious, great service....
  21. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Go! It’s a classic and classy! Really good food and fantastic cocktails in a great traditional martini bar setting.
  22. Bookgirl

    San Francisco

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    After more than 30 years, still the most romantic spot in San Francisco to share a drink and a fine meal. Standard is as high as ever!!!
  23. EmilyHB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Bix staff made my spouse’s Bday special. This is the first time patronizing the restaurant and it did not disappoint. The food was phenomenal (seared duck, waygu steak, deviled eggs, and chicken liver macaroon). The cocktails (Elixir #3) absolutely sexy and delicious. The ambience and atmosphere in the restaurant was spectacular! The live jazz was was awesome. The desert was divine (chocolate and fudge chantilly). I was blown away by Bix and will return. The prices were reasonable for the quality of the culinary experience.
  24. ToniM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thank you to the entire team at Bix. We had an incredible time Saturday night. My 16-year-old son wanted something special for his "anniversary" night. From the hostess calling to confirm, to the bartender who helped me stay hidden at the bar while they ate (Andrew) to Fabian the waiter who not only went above and beyond, he found me at the bar to compliment me on my son. AND the chef came to the table to check in! San Francisco has many places for an evening out....but BIX makes for an evening with friends. Thank you, we will be back again and again... Toni Malvesta
  25. Cody

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall4food2service5ambience5
    The place is looks great and feels really nice but the food is very very overpriced for what you are getting. Service was great as well just wish the either the pricing was more reasonable or better quality to match what you are paying.
  26. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bix is always a must when you want a great cocktail, superb food with an awesome atmosphere.
  27. Nikki

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall3food5service3ambience3
    Waiter too stressed, give us the feeling to hurry and get out. Place too noisy with echo and piano playing. We couldn’t hear each other. My sparkling wine wasn’t cold enough. But the food was top.
  28. LeahE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Was very nice for a birthday. We would come here again, the live music was a nice touch.
  29. Timothy

    Palm Springs

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great venue, delicious food and superb service. A bit noisy, but every restaurant seems overly loud… Highly recommend!
  30. MitchellS

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    All around excellent and accommodating! Drinks were great and the food was delicious.
  31. Fresser

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great period ambience with excellent cocktails and a nice updated menu. However, it can be very loud.
  32. Wayne

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was great. Music hard to hear over the patrons conversations.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Hopped off the plane and the first restaurant I needed to go to was Bix. There’s a reason this place is so iconic: from the lively jazz music, dimly lit ambiance of the room, excellent service, and sultry drinks. A visit here will instantly transport you back in time where there were less rules, less technology, and less stress. Thank you Bix for being an SF staple to the enigmatic traveler within.
  34. MarkV

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bix is the very definition of a great San Francisco restaurant. Old-school charm meets modern cuisine, all served up with great cocktails and music.
  35. NavidA

    San Francisco

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I have been going to Bix since the 90s and I have always loved this place. The food, the live music, the staff and the ambience....
  36. PaulB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great time, the service was good, pro and very friendly. We loved the mushroom soup and the duck. Only negative point is the potato purée wasn’t very tasty. We will come back
  37. JeffW

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    From the bar tenders to the wait staff to the food, oh and in the best neighborhood of the city, always the gold standard
  38. JulieS

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food and drinks, great service, lively atmosphere, parking close by… we had a great anniversary dinner!
  39. EricN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Get the potato pillows! in fact you should probably get two orders of them. you will not regret it.
  40. LainyR

    San Francisco

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bix never disappoints. The ambiance of this restaurant makes it a dining experience that is reminiscent of a NY night club. I love they still have a live jazz combo playing and the vocalist was wonderful. The food is always great with a very diverse menu.

FAQs

BIX is rated 4.8 stars by 4443 OpenTable diners.

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

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–Wed 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • 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

    Bruce Hill

  • 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

    (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 call management for details.

  • Private party contact

    Amy Babbits: (415) 433-6300

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