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BIX, San Francisco, CA

BIX

4.7 (5084)
$31 to $50
American
56 Gold St., San Francisco, CA 94133

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 54 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 5,084 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

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.

5,084 Reviews
  1. Frank

    Los Angeles612 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were greeted effusively but had to wait a little for our table, however the maître d' was always in communication with us by offering us choices on tables. The ambiance is really fascinating with the 1940s architectural design. The service was terrific and the food was absolutely delicious. It was quite loud but that’s okay. All in all a wonderful evening. Thank you!

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  2. Michael

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Classic San Francisco ambiance and food....shouldn't miss

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  3. Sarah

    San Francisco1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful ambience and live piano music. Food was average for the value

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  4. chris

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot for my wife's birthday. Lovely place, great drinks, fun atmosphere, it feels special in a way that far too many 300$ nights do not, these days. Will absolutely come back.

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  5. Michael VIP

    San Francisco64 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I hadn't had the pleasure of dining at Bix since before the pandemic. It is a very beautiful place with cocktails, wine, a menu, and service to match.

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  6. CindyH VIP

    San Francisco1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always good but the service was rushed. Felt like they were trying to turn the table and we were out within 1.5 hours tops.

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  7. carlene

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent Old World style food and service! Highlights were the crab rolls and the potato pillow appetizers. All the dishes were nicely prepared. The NY strip steak and the pork chop were tender, cooked perfectly and generously portioned (each entree enough for 2 people). The truffle dry-aged beef burger was very tasty and the pommes frites were crispy (just the way we like it). Wine list was extensive and reasonably priced. Nice comfortable decor but the piped in music was very loud, making it difficult to hold a conversation without yelling. Noise level improved after 7 pm when the live jazz music started and the bar scene calmed down. Would definitely come back!

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  8. H. Adrian VIP

    San Francisco22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Another excellent meal at Bix! The food was excellent and the service was outstanding. It’s nice to see this classic SF dining spot thriving.

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  9. Mark VIP

    San Francisco23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a delightful dinner. It was the perfect place to celebrate our friends’ birthdays with the wonderful piano music played in the background and the dreamy atmosphere. Food was excellent, wine list was complete and reasonable and the service was efficient and friendly. We’ll be back for sure!

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  10. Tim

    San Francisco9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Favorite our restaurant in the City … it’s the Bomb.

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BIX is rated 4.7 stars by 5084 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 54 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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