Wonderful addition for brunch in Hayes (especially if you want to get away from the throngs of people on Hayes itself) and fabulous service. Loved the b-side Benedict with bacon. For dinner or before a show, the chives/mushrooms/squid and pork chop are recommended. Wonderful service too (thank you Talib) read more

Was exhausted from Seeing Taj @ at the Jazz Center, took a break near the end & found this wonderful bar/rest on the main floor tucked away in the corner. Long leather couches, instant service, i could still hear the concert but not as loud, I was in heaven...! I hear that they have a chicken dish that is the best before the show. If you can get a res. It was so comfortable I might still be there....oh & do not miss a walk on the wild side a bit by stepping into the glassed In club on the other side of the main lobby. 2 Tina Turners were shaking it up.....I say, check it out.......... read more

B-Side - Dark bar downstairs from the Jazz Club - Lounges Near Me - San Francisco, California

This spot is essentially a part of SFJAZZ on Fell & Franklin. We swung by around lunch time on a Sunday to meet up with a friend. Great casual lounge-type feel. Decor is cool without being stuffy. Service was attentive and friendly. We tried some of their brunch options and everything was fresh and tasty. The food was not too heavy and left us ready to go strolling around Hayes Valley. The only ding I can give is that the place is not equipped with any highchairs. But then again I don't think their typical clientele includes many toddlers. read more

We had a great meal here. I usually try to pick restaurants with more unique menu items, but the food here, while more straight forward, tasted great! I would recommend the taster tots as the top item. Our table couldn't get enough of them. They're seasoned in a very special way. The fried Chile. Sandwich was my next favorite! The steak was pretty good, too. Stay away from the pork chop, which is really dry. Drinks were great! We tried a number of different cocktails that were all great. The 9 wood actually does taste a bit like wood, but in a surprisingly good way. The service was great! I took a star off because some food came cold and needed to be reheated and one drink needed to be remade. Also, the dry pork chop I mentioned before. But I felt the prompt and friendly service made up for these things. read more

This place appears to be coasting on its proximity to busy theaters rather than its food and service. The food was OK but not as good as might be expected from the sleek appearance of the place and how crowded it was right before a couple of shows. Cocktails were good. Service was pretty bad - apps and mains brought out simultaneously, no offer of another round or dessert. As other reviewers have suggested it might be a better place to just get a drink. read more

Love the brunch vibe at this place. Fantastic pancakes for me and hubby got one of three Benedict options. Great service - unobtrusive but solicitous. Awesome music and decor. There are lots of options for Brunch in San Francisco but this is a great choice! read more

I don't like to review places because I just hate complaining but this time I felt it was necessary for my own sake and everyone else too. I don't recommend this place at all there's many other better options in the area. food took forever,probably if kitchen staff stop goofing around or being unsanitary on their phones then most likely our food could be decent. My salad was disgusting, I couldn't even eat it . In general I don't recommend this place. Horrible experience and service. read more

We live right nearby and ended up having dinner there on friday because it was the only place in hayes that took reservations and didn't have an insane wait time. Overall, really liked it. Drinks were really unique and delicious (I ordered the 9 wood), and i have the roasted chicken salad which was delicious. Everyone else ordered the burger and they seemed to like it as well (i grabbed a few fries which were cooked really well). Solid place and will definitely add it to my rotation. And definitely plan on going there and checking out a jazz show next door in the future Feedback: it would be great if they had a takeout menu! I would order that salad on a regular basis read more

Candace was our server and she was amazing! The ambience and music was my favorite! Staff feels like they're on island time, if you're impatient, or starving, may not be for you. But for my boyfriend and I, we definitely felt the slow down to actually enjoy our time, we loved it! Candace has such a kind and gentle attitude and vibe. I had a beer, boyfriend had wine, and we both got the fried chicken sandwich. We also got the Happy hour prices for drinks and chips & guac, all tasted DELICIOUS! Will definitely be coming back to try their brunch! read more

An impeccably executed concept that is sorely needed in San Francisco. A seamless part of the SF Jazz Center, if you sit on the sofa area near the bar you can see the stage and the live performances. The cocktails are original and truly evoke the ambience. I tried the 9 Wood which had a complex layer of flavors. We tried most if not all of the dishes which were great accompaniments to the drinks. Highlights that still linger a few days after the evening include the falafel, the chicken sandwich and the pork. The venue has a good combination of bar, communal high tops and sofa areas so it can accommodate all different types of parties. I rideshared up from the peninsula to join up with friends and it was worth it. Sometimes you want that balance of elegance and chic but without the grand affaire of month ahead bookings and tight seating times. You can tell from this establishment that under the surface is a great team executing a consistent vision. read more

Congrats on the opening! Cocktails, vinyls, at SF Jazz, my new favorite bar! The lounge is very inviting and on street level as soon as you enter SF Jazz. There's a couple couches and tables. Looks enough room for 40 or so to seat throughout. Came here opening night. Not sure what crowd will be like during future nights. read more

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Meant to review earlier as we dined there May 6th. A former coworker of mine was getting a new job in the city so I decided to take her out to celebrate. Originally I was going to going to give her a few choices but I got an email about this restaurant opening up and fell in love with the vibe of the website. Great comfort food that looks good, great prices, AND comfy couches? Yes! The restaurant definitely didn't disappoint. The mood was comfortable but still elevated, like you're just having a nice night out. Since its located in SF Jazz, they complement each other well. Finding a parking spot was a breeze though that might have been luck. The waitstaff was warm and attentive and made us feel well catered to. We missed our reservation because of traffic but were still able to get seating at the sofas, which was ideal. We ordered the fries to start with a Kolsch for me and a red wine for my friend. The fries were great so I ordered my fried chicken sandwich with another side of those. The sandwich was the dish I really looked forward to an that was great as well! The chicken was moist and I was super happy with the whole meal. I believe my friend ordered the Semolina Cavatelli and she enjoyed that too. Overall we were so relaxed we just kept ordering more drinks and having a blast. Definitely stop by here for date night or a nice outing with friends. I'm definitely coming back! read more

I've eaten at B-Side about a half-dozen times and it's always been a fun experience with relatively well prepared and tasty food coupled with attentive service. Until last night. While the service remains especially warm and attentive, the kitchen has fallen way off the mark (to the point of uncertainty as to whether I'll ever return). The cocktail was tasteless and watery. The fried chicken sandwich lacked the plump freshness of its equivalent at a Chase Center food stand. The Caesar salad was almost indescribable in its state of flavorless ennui, and the portion had to be an embarrassment at a $13 price point. The key lime pie wasn't bad, especially if one happens to crave institutional cafeteria food. Not being a restaurateur, I've never quite understood why restaurant management sits by idly while the kitchen goes all to hell. Is anybody listening? read more

Since Manny left it was never the same. And since the menu changed the items that remained are just not the same. The last two times I ordered the cherry blossoms they tasted like nothing. read more

This is probably my favorite spot for cocktails in San Francisco mainly for two reasons, the vibe/ambiance of the restaurant and the cocktails. The drinks are very well made and the interior is just really classy and tastefully decorated. Service is good, nothing memorable but they do a perfectly good job. I can't speak to the food because I come here for drinks prior to going out to dinner somewhere else, the menu seems to have more "bar food" options however and if I'm going out to eat in SF its usually not for bar food I will definitely continue to come here for drinks whenever I am in SF. read more

Food was really good. Bartender was really nice. One of my drinks was very salty and my other was very bitter, not sour, bitter. There were no bitters in it just way too much citrus pith. My biggest pet peev is when the host seats the bar and does not properly seat everyone to leave an odd number of seats. They asked us to move down and I dropped my phone and it shattered. He pour us, himself and the other bartender small glasses of rose to "make it right". It was a nice gesture but I can only drink red wine so it was kind of a wash. Nice atmosphere and good food. Damaged personal property due to poor organizational practices earn this place a solitary star. read more

Simply put: phenomenal. Great service, great food, amazing drinks. What more could you ask for? Live jazz music right next door as the cherry on top? See you every Friday B-Side! read more

Stopped here for happy hour. Super great deal for $5 each drinks and food, and they didnt try to skimp either. Had lots of good options. The chips and guac we ordered was fresh and went well with the cocktails! Outdoor setup was nice. read more

Excellent place for a date especially if you're both musically inclined and would like to go see a show at the jazz center which puts out some excellent shows as well. But you can definitely go here regardless if you're in the neighborhood, the bar & restaurant stands tall all on its own. The bar has some excellent fare including some decent top shelf alcohol to go with a nice burger or fries and the house potatoes are strangely decadent and fantastic. The drinks are boozy and the bar is friendly. Go have fun or go and brood you won't lose your mood. read more

I think this restaurant couldn't stay in business if it weren't connected to SF Jazz. The food makes you think that whoever is preparing food in the kitchen isn't actually a chef or cook. One salad tasted like someone poured a whole container of salt on top. The other was a bowl full of sliced fennel and barely any beets (the roasted beet & fennel salad), and just not good. The crab cakes were fine, but were probably just bought somewhere else and reheated. The servers were friendly, but that's all we can say that's good. I think this is under new ownership since they re-opened recently (it's changed several times over the years), and this iteration is insulting to the diner. If you're attending a performance at SF Jazz, I suggest eating any any of the good restaurants nearby in Hayes Valley or having dinner at home. Or keep it simple with what you order at B-Side and don't expect too much if you want the convenience of eating in the building. read more

What a fun space! I come here prior to shows or when I am in the neighborhood. Wonderful cocktails and food. My last experience with Dezman was so fun and personable! Keep it up guys! read more

Good drinks, good food, friendly service, perfect spot to get a quick bite before seeing a show!

I have visited this place before but tonight they refused to serve my fiancé and myself. Once we spoke to the manager Cindy about her rude bartender she made excuses saying how busy it was tonight and she would talk to him later. We just wanted to eat before this show because we knew we would have some drinks. We didn't get served not sure is it because we are young, black or lesbian. I just know they will not receive my money ever again. read more

Good food, friendly and efficient service and convenient location in the Jazz Center building. Excellent cocktails as well.

Despite having a reservation for 2:15 confirmed on OpenTable, as soon as we arrived we were told the kitchen was closing in 10 minutes and harassed about our reservation. We ordered right away (including ordering for a friend since they were still on their way and it was only 2:18 at this point). When we got our breakfast sandwiches, neither of them included any bacon! You are going to give us a hard time for ordering quickly because your kitchen closes, even though YOU accept and set your reservations times, and then not even give us our full orders correctly? With Hayes Valley having so many excellent choices, save the money and go somewhere worth it! It makes sense that the place was entirely empty. read more

In terms of food, it's an incredibly average brunch. In terms of location and service, it's definitely better than most. B-side is located right next to SF Jazz and a bunch of other bars, restaurants, shops. So if you're in the area or want to see a Jazz performance, it's really convenient. The service is also really on point. The waiter was very good about checking in with us about coffee refills and ordering (we had a large party and were waiting on some to show up). The food is good. Not standout, but also nothing obviously wrong. I got the tostadas (it was like an eggs benedict on tortilla chips) which were tasty. The whole party seemed pleased with what they ordered (because the brunch is so average). Also, B-side didn't have a large table for my party of 8, so we sat on the couches. There's a lot of 2-4 person tables, but it doesn't seem like they're used to accommodating larger parties? read more

B-Side - Breakfast Tostadas! - Lounges Near Me - San Francisco, California

Cute concept and bonus points for being in the Jazz center. Definitely a great choice if you are planning on seeing a show. What's cool is that they will play the show through the speakers in the dining area. The food is pretty good- chicken sando was thumbs up. The drinks are a bit overpriced and not as great as some places nearby. I'd give 4 stars for convenience and concept. If this was stand alone and not at all connected to the Jazz center, it'd probably be 3 stars. read more

I was very impressed with everything about B Side--service, food, ambiance. There weren't many selections on the menu, but everything we ordered was well executed. The roasted shaved brussel sprouts were perfectly seasoned, just the right tang from the cider and slightly sweet from the sesame and miso. Tater tots are hard to mess up but were just crispy enough. We had the burgers and crispy chicken sandwich and both were hearty portions and had great flavor. Our friends were not wowed by their ribeye but it was good enough. Cocktails were delicious, especially the Strawberry Mule and the 9 Wood. Service was top notch; we arrived 1/2 hour early for our reservations and they seated us without waiting for the rest of our party. They even bounced another person who was not with our party but tried to sit in our comfy sofa for 6. The atmosphere was very relaxed and because we were catching the 9:30 Ravi Coltrane show, the location was perfect. The prices were reasonable so will return when we catch the Diane Reeves show in December. read more

Our server was nice but she didn't get our order correctly. I got Egg Benedict - one was perfectly cooked but the other one was well done... like a hard boiled egg. It tasted good at least. Weekend brunch time but it was pretty empty, and we were left alone without any attention for a long time. Yet, I actually enjoyed and might give another shot. read more

Fancy tater tots and crafty cocktails before live jazz music? Yes please!!! So glad this place opened up. Great vibe.

Ate here before a concert at SFJAZZ and it was the perfect pre-show dining experience. This restaurant fits in with the vibe at SFJAZZ much better than the previous restaurant in this space, "South" did. We both had the fried chicken sandwich, and I can honestly say it was the best I've ever had. Perfect combination of crispy, juicy, savory, and the bun was nice and buttery. The side fries were excellent too; freshly cut. Not only will I be coming back here, but I'll be counting the days. Check it out. read more

B-Side - Lounges Near Me - San Francisco, California

Met some friends here for evening drinks and food. Cocktails were awesome and the food was surprisingly really delicious (my favorite, the fried chicken sandwich - definitely a big step about typical lounge food). Chill, upscale ambiance with comfy sofas. Super friendly staff. read more

Love this place! Ate here pre-show & had a great dinner w friends. It's very open & attractive setting, great for people-watching. Ate in comfy bar area on a leather couch. Small plates which were all very well-prepared & tasty. Flawless cocktails. Great waitress who boxed up leftovers & stored for me to pick up post-concert. Now THAT is a class act in & of itself, Rebecca Fantastic service on all levels. Will be back soon w more friends to introduce. read more

Just came to B-Side for the first time - heard great things about it. The restaurant definitely didn't disappoint. Our party ordered the pork shoulder, the fried chicken sandwich, the cavatelli and a couple of appetizers - all were great. The chicken sandwich was exactly what I was hoping for - perfectly fried on an brioche bun. The drinks were delicious as well and the ambiance was great. Will be coming back here again. read more

After my first visit, my impression is that the food and service are decent; but the real draw is having a stylish spot to grab a drink and a snack in the civic center area. read more

I went on Sunday and my breakfast was delicious awesome place to have a brunch We would be back soon everything looks yummy!!!!!

We tried the hamburger, fried chicken sandwich and the grilled chicken sandwich for take out. They were all great! I like how you can taste the fresh ingredients and the food is not overpowered by sauce. It's worth the money considering the portion and quality. read more

This is a really fun place for dinner even if you're not going to see a show. Nice ambience & food. Recommended for sure

5 stars for quality comfort food during crazy COVID times. Outdoor dining or take away/delivery. Full bar I believe as well. Off the beaten path of "Hayes Street" but definitely worth the few extra steps to the corner of Franklin and Fell. Support this local gem! read more

Five stars! Very covid conscious, and the famous TOTS are back!! These tater tots have always blown my mind, the chefs here are top notch. Great chicken sandwich too. I was anxious to get back into restaurant dining but they have tons of open spaced seating and sanitizer, masks, etc, everything to keep guests safe. Fantastic service from friendly staff. I will be back! read more