Best Live Music Restaurants in Kenwood

Great food, great service. Brix has a very comfortable and comforting environment. One issue- On 3/1 lunch time there was a guy (blue half sleeve T-shirt) at front desk/ check in who was rude , didn’t smile and had a condescending attitude. The restaurant had a 10 person table which wasn’t booked and remained empty while we had our lunch. We didn’t have that table booked but given that it wasn’t booked the restaurant could have accommodated us on it. Understand that the restaurant has this table for bigger parties (we were 6) but not wanting to accommodate us seemed personal and unreasonable. We felt that the guy referred above was being tough and unreasonable in a discriminatory way. For a restaurant which is iconic and great, we didn’t expect it and were quite taken aback. I would request Brix management to look into it. Maybe he is part of management (he acted like it), but no one should treat guests in that manner.

Native San Franciscan who loves the legendary restaurant.

Another festive evening at Big. I introduced a colleague and he loved the vibes, craft cocktails and menu. The staff was attentive and accommodating.

The Saint is a Saint Helena gem, with amazing boutique wines from small producers not widely found on wine lists, and fantastic food from Market next door, another Saint Helena gem. Stephanie at the bar was warm and attentive, and fun to chat with. The lounge vibe makes The Saint a great place to just hang out, especially on a slow night; you won't be hurried out the door and can usually meet a few other locals stopping in for an after work cocktail or fine glass of wine.

The food is fantastic, and the coffee is phenomenal! Everyone who works there is friendly and very welcoming. Great decor and relaxing vibe. I'm a bit of a coffee snob; most coffee companies buy cheap beans and over roast them to cover up that fact or simply don't know how to properly roast coffee and what you end up with is something you'd expect to get from Starbucks. Happily, that is not what you get here. The coffee is smooth, not bitter, with rich hints of caramel and a smooth nutty finish. What a cup of coffee! And the food? Don't get me started! You literally can't go wrong with any of the culinary offerings! We were so impressed with this little restaurant that we ate there two days in a row. This place is a real gem, so make a reservation to insure you get to enjoy this place.