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BIX, San Francisco, CA

BIX

4.7
4.7
5028 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 33 times today
  • 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–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
  • 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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 5,028 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • San Francisco

    Hot spot

  • San Francisco

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
BIX offers a "fantastic dining experience" with "excellent service" and "delicious food." The "live jazz music" adds to the "charming, old-school atmosphere," and the "beautifully decorated" setting enhances the experience. Perfect for special occasions, BIX delights with "amazing cocktails" and a "unique ambiance" that keeps patrons returning.

5,028 Reviews

  1. erin

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined today

    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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  2. John

    VIP

    San Francisco

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s been better. The food and service this time was not at the usual standard. The menu had become a bit dull and the desserts need an overhaul.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Sadly, this old-time SF favorite was less than impressive. The food was fair at best; the kitchen forgot orders, but the servers and bussers were friendly enough. Was hoping for more.

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  4. Andrew

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The apps were delish. The drinks outstanding. The service was good (not great). The mains were fair. Pork chop tough. Hamburger was good (at $36 or something like that). Super fun - but don’t go for the food. Suggest sitting at the bar, drinking and ordering apps. 2 doz oysters for $125 seemed a little outrageous. But they were oh so good!

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  5. Arie

    VIP

    Sacramento

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing, Steak tartare & bbq Duck was delicious! Cocktails were awesome! Highly recommend Bix!! Atmosphere is best hands down ❤️

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  6. Cesar

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Romantic ambiance. Service from the bar to the waiters is good. Live music was lovely.

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  7. Elizabeth

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was alright. We got the potato pillows (their most popular appetizer) and it was good, but not amazing. We also got the oysters and steak which was also okay. The Brussels sprouts were too sweet and wet.. My partner got pork chop as his main dish and this is what we would get again if we returned. Pork chop tasted like a Chinese pork belly (Chasu) that I can make, so nothing special. Service was also fair. Shoutout to the bartender who nicely packaged Chex mix into a to-go box for us after we asked at the bar. Our main server, however, was a little cold when I had asked if we could do a sweet treat at the end for my partner’s birthday. He said we had to buy dessert in order for us to get a candle on it. At the end, he offered candles and two small ice cream scoops to us, which was the least he could do after a $300+ dinner. Overall, would rate 2.5/5 and don’t think I’d be back.

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  8. Drake

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful building. Wonderful ambiance and vibes. More than exceptional service alongside good food. The aesthetics were my favorite part

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  9. Alisa

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Atmosphere was really nice. The service was nice. Everyone was actually very dressed up. The food was not good, except for oysters. For the amount and quality of food the prices were very high. Might be a lovely date night to sit at the bar ans listen to jazz though.

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  10. Madeline

    VIP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to celebrate and bring people from out of town!

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FAQs

BIX is rated 4.7 stars by 5028 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 33 times today
Google Map for BIX

56 Gold St., San Francisco, CA 94133

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Jackson & Pacific
  • Neighbourhood
    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
  • 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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