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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
4.7
5036 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • 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.

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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
  • Area
    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 5,036 people are saying

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
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • San Francisco

    Hot spot

  • San Francisco

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
BIX offers a vibrant dining atmosphere with "amazing" live jazz, "fantastic" service, and a "beautiful" ambiance. Renowned for its classy supper-club vibe, it's perfect for special occasions. Highlights include "incredible" cocktails, "fabulous" steak tartare, and unique desserts. Though noise levels can be high, BIX remains a beloved San Francisco "institution."
5,036 Reviews

  1. grace

    VIP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was perfect. The music was amazing and the service was great

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    VIP

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Service was poor and food was average Waiting for music to resume after our meal. My wife’s Birthday. Tried to order another drink as music restarted and was told I was overserved and had to leave. Ok, I left quietly in an Uber . I was not overserved I think they just wanted table back Should have just said so Needless to say I left zero tip after. Just wrong Nice restaurant but wrong guy managing. I love the owners too. Happy to hear comments.

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  3. John

    VIP

    San Francisco

    59 reviews

    4.0

    59 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous setting. Best in the city. Wish there were more options for entrees.

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  4. Debbie

    VIP

    San Francisco

    46 reviews

    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another festive evening at Big. I introduced a colleague and he loved the vibes, craft cocktails and menu. The staff was attentive and accommodating.

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  5. Cheryl

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The music was nice but the noise level drowned it out. You couldn’t have a conversation with people at your table over dinner. The noise was too much . Ruined the ambiance as a speakeasy with jazz.

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  6. Sandy

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our Server Andrew was fantastic and gave my wife a birthday evening very memorable!

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  7. John

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance is excellent, with live music, and classy feel. Menu feels a bit limited, and food was fairly average.

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  8. Cyra

    VIP

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 18 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is one of the best in San Francisco hands down. From the mysterious alley where it is located to the very high level of service, there is nothing about this restaurant that ever disappoints. The food is fantastic and the desserts are unique. The restaurant is vibrant but you also feel like you have privacy at your table. And the service — exceptional in every single sense of the word.

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  9. Kaylee

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Bix, and always come for any of our big milestone dinners! The cocktails, food, and staff are always amazing. Thank you for another memorable evening!

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  10. erin

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Bix remains a very special hidden gem. The ambience is lively and cool. the steak tartare is a favorite every time. Our entire meal was excellent, as always.

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BIX is rated 4.7 stars by 5036 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for BIX

56 Gold St., San Francisco, CA 94133

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Jackson & Pacific
  • Area
    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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