Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. San Francisco Bay Area
  4. San Francisco
  5. Financial District / Embarcadero
BIX, San Francisco, CA

BIX

4.7
4.7
5010 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 20 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.
Private dining

Private dining

Book your next event with us

View details

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
  • 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

Featured in

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 5,010 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Francisco

    Hot spot

  • San Francisco

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
BIX offers a "great jazz club" atmosphere with live music, a charming "supper club vibe," and consistently "excellent service." Guests appreciate its "beautiful decor," "delicious food," and "impeccable cocktails." While some find it pricey, the "great ambiance" and "warm, inviting environment" make it perfect for celebrations and memorable dining experiences.

5,010 Reviews

  1. Mariah

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrated my partners birthday and visiting San Francisco. Drank some of the best martinis we’ve ever had. Loved the ambience and music was great!! Food was very flavorful and so delicious! Definitely coming here again when we visit SF!

    Is this helpful?

  2. Brian

    Kansas City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful time. The food, drinks, setting and live music were all amazing. We had 1 entree (wagyu steak), 4 sides/aps and 2 cocktails and it was just under $200 before tip. Honestly not bad at all for such a well put together super club experience. Great place for a date or dinner with close friends!

    Is this helpful?

  3. Cam

    VIP

    Nevada

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a 9pm reservation and were not seated until 9:30. The manager comp’d an appetizer which was nice. Our waitstaff was excellent. My daughter’s truffle burger was undercooked. Ordered medium and served rare. My rock cod was tasty but super small portion. Banana bread pudding was excellent. I’ve been a loyal Bix customer since the mid-90’s. This is the first time we’ve experienced anything less than amazing food and service. Hopefully just an off night.

    Is this helpful?

  4. Jeff

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at BIX. We were there with locals who have owned some bars and clubs in the SF area. Even they commented on the experience..

    Is this helpful?

  5. Jonathan

    VIP

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was not as good as prior visits. And seems to suffer from shrink flation

    Is this helpful?

  6. Stanton

    VIP

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bix is a somewhat obscure SF gem. Sexy, cool, romantic, yummy.

    Is this helpful?

  7. Marcy

    VIP

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    2.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a lovely restaurant. The food was not very good. The caesar salad was small and uninteresting. The short ribs were dried out, had a very thick and odd sauce and the mushrooms with them tasted like they had fake smoke flavor. The bartender was fantastic but our waiter was disinterested and rushed us through service. I would love to return, but will only have a drink at the bar. I hope Bix steps it up.

    Is this helpful?

  8. Gianni

    San Francisco

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Magnifique! I took my father and our older cousin who were both visiting San Francisco to Bix for an evening on the town in honor of his birthday (Capricorn energy!)....They were surprised to wander down Gold Alley to step into such a fabulous space with its high ceilings, paintings, and details from the turns of both centuries (19th/20th and 20th/21st). My Perfect Manhattan with organic marichino cherry was...perfect. We indulged in trout rillettes, deviled eggs, and shrimp cocktail...then black cod, beef short rib, and mussels + clams....chef's kiss! The live music truly made the Saturday evening atmosphere...first the piano player, next set a stand up bass player joined, and third set a drummer joined in, building a lovely evening of live jazz to accompany a spectacular birthday din din in Jackson Square. We had smiles of satiation on our faces as we headed off to nearby North Beach for a cappuccino to end our soiree. Grazie per tutti, Bix. XO

    Is this helpful?

  9. Vanessa

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Truly a classic old school San Francisco experience. Fantastic food, service and ambiance.

    Is this helpful?

  10. Silvio

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is the perfect place to enjoy good food and drinks with special friends.

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

BIX is rated 4.7 stars by 5010 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 20 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–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

Featured in

Discover
OpenTable
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Careers
  • Press
More
Our sites
Businesses
  • Delight more diners
Join us on
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo