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BIX, San Francisco, CA

BIX

4.7
4.7
5032 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 48 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 5,032 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

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  • 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."

5,032 Reviews

  1. Cheryl

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 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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  2. Sandy

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  3. John

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  4. Cyra

    VIP

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  5. Kaylee

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 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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  6. erin

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 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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  7. Kim

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    totally awesome restaurant. The food was amazing and the service was top-notch. The place has a great vibe. Next time we go, we’re going early to sit at the bar. Can’t wait.

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  8. John

    VIP

    San Francisco

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    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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  9. 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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  10. 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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FAQs

BIX is rated 4.7 stars by 5032 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 48 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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