Totally surprised by the deliciousness I encountered at Bix. I chose this place for a birthday dinner for my husband, because it was farm to table and appeared to have a ton of things on the menu he would like, and was on the list of the 100 top restaurants for 2019. I was intrigued by its somewhat secretive location down an alley and its old school grandeur that is reminiscient of the era of jazz music and speakeasies. When we arrived, we were promptly greated and seated. We got a table right in front of the jazz band that plays nightly, which was nice! Our server was awesome and knowledgeable about what things to try. He also brought out a birthday card for my husband! As a picky eater, I was a bit cautious of a lot of things, but decided on the crab rolls and ceviche to start. They were both so delicious that I wanted to order seconds!!! My husband ordered the oysters and loved them! We also got drinks (jalepeno margarita and the perfect manhattan), both very delicious! For entrees, my husband got the steak and I had the lobster spaghetti, both lretty delicious (and I'm not really a lobster fan, so that says a lot!) Dessert was the peach cheesecake, which my husband gobbled up quickly. I guess you can sat he liked it! Bix is definitely a great place for birthdays and special occasions. I have no qualms about coming back here to celebrate for any other special life event. read more

Food 4/5 Service 1/5 I understand that there is a time limit for each table b/c of the pandemic but the host of the restaurant host was extremely stressed out and rude and made the whole situation uncomfortable. We finished dinner way before the time they wanted us to leave. I hope this is just because of the pandemic, if you are stressed out the minute you open your door for business, I don't know how you cope with the rest of the evening. I have ordered the king crab pasta for $37 (not cheap) and it was good but there are plenty of SF restaurants that provide excellent service as well as food. Based on this experience, I will not revisit this resturant. read more

Put on a sexy dress, your big girl heels and some smoldering lipstick!! What a gem this place is!! Celebrated our anniversary dinner here and had a great time! They even celebrated with us. The drinks, the food, the service- everything was exceptional. For mains we had the Guinea Hen with Foie Gras & Brioche Stuffing, grilled romano beans and baby turnips in a mustard sauce. It all went really well together. He had the California Lamb T-Bone, Crushed Yukon Gold potatoes, roasted garlic with capers and a mint and sorrel pesto. Only, there was no bone- the Lamb came in pieces. Cooked perfectly and delicious, nonetheless. This place, hands down is one of the best dining experiences we've had! read more

BIX - Guinea Hen - American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Where has BIX been my whole life... Ambiance and Service: Incredible. White tablecloth with live music and perfectly lit room. A great occasion to dress up and go out for the night. The service was absolutely amazing and our waiter was incredibly attentive to detail and knew all about the menu. Amazing for people with food allergies. Food Ordered: Spicy Chicken: INCREDIBLE. I could eat these all day. The spices on the chicken were perfect and the side ranch was amazing. Not to mention the mouth drooling crunch. Bix Club Burger: Ordered medium and it was perfect! The fries on the side were perfectly cooked and the home made pickles were both tangy and sweet. American Wagyu New York Steak: Flavor was slightly mild, but the meat was very tender. This is a great date spot and drink/ appetizer spot. The appetizers are reasonably priced and good portions. Can't wait to go back! read more

Place was nice. Food was pretty good. The girl at the door checked to see if we had masks on and asked to see our vaccine proof. However, she was not wearing a mask nor were the wait staff. So I'm very confused. Also, the waitress told us to leave San Fran as fast as we could because it's an awful city and we were in imminent danger of being victims of a crime. So, that's my night at bixs in an odd nutshell. I'm not saying don't go, but proceed with caution., read more

BIX - Bone Marrow Appetizer - American Near Me - San Francisco, California

This places atmosphere was so nice. Perfect date night or for a husbands/ wife birthday. It's a hidden gem in an alley but I loved the inside of this place. Live music, dim lighting, nice service. Food was delicious and I would def come again read more

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Friendly service, live music, and delicious food. There's a reason they have been open for over 30yrs!

I've been here a handful of times and have always enjoyed the ambience and overall environment. It has a classic feel and the piano man/bass player play great tunes. Most recently, I was a little disappointed with how quickly staff were trying to usher us out. I understand that the covid protocols require time limits, but I think this might be going too far. I stepped away to use the restroom and was shocked to come back and see that half my entree was taken away. I wasn't done yet! And then when I was eating desert, they tried taking my bread pudding away twice--I had a spoon in hand and wasn't done. I'm a slow eater and don't appreciate being rushed. And I really wanted to finish that delicious burger! read more

The ambiance in this location is amazing. The food is great too. All in all, I would have to say that I would come back. I love that they are checking reservations & vaccinations at the door, and the bar is longer than most. It really gives an open feel so that you can come in, meet your party and enjoy the night. The food here was spectacular, and honestly, I am saddened that I didn't snap a photo for all of you. Some of the things that I noticed, and levied the 4 stars for are: The stairs- they are very steep, and not really something that you should wear heels on. Something to keep in mind is that this place is not meant for fashion when you are being sat upstairs. You won't be able to see any of the music that is happening, but you will absolutely get a very attentive waiter. The waiter- Some people like them very attentive, others do not. It honestly gave the vie that he didn't think that we were going to order anything and nobody likes to feel like that. The music- Again, we were sat upstairs and the ambiance was great. However, the music was sometimes so loud that we would have to wait for another song so that we didn't have to shout over it. Keeping in mind that the location of Bix is small, it is important to remember that music does travel, especially in these older buildings. All in all would totally go again. Absolutely worth it, and I believe that when we are having larger events again, it will be a hopping place. read more

WOW! This place was spectacular, the service was perfect, the ambiance was traditional and gorgeous, and the food was exceptional! The walk way up is really fun, you don't except this huge open restaurant to be hiding down this random little alley way. You walk in, and it opens up to this grand room with a full sized bar with nice music and great lighting. We came here for our anniversary and ordered the halibut and the chicken hash a la bix. The chicken hash stole the show and it was to die for. The cocktails were excellent - I ordered a few of the manhattans and they were one of the best I've had in a while. read more

On a high note: the fresh oysters were excellent. Ice cold, flavorful-the highlight. We got bottle of a favorite wine ($90) , after having a couple of overpriced glasses of wine while waiting for our table, but the markup was ridiculous. Sadly: having come here for decades for after work drinks, dinner, lunch, and 2-4 times/year for a splashy dinner with friends (and not since 2020), the decline in the quality of food (two recent visits) hugely disappointed. Our former favorites are not on the menu (a to die for scallop appetizer-we usually ordered 1 per person at $20 per; lamb chops at around $50 (now they offer a lamb pot pie????); the fois gras (illegal in CA for quite a while). Now, fairly plain plates of fish, which we can get at any restaurant, likely for less money. A $36 dry hamburger "with truffles." The truffles are a couple of slices at the bottom of the burger, if you bother to search before you feed your dog the 60% left-over. Truffle slices on this burger are meaningless-no way to get any truffle flavor-just a way to charge a ridiculous price for a super duper burger. The fries were just ok. "American Wagyu" steak? Not sure what that means, except that it was very fatty and flavorless and not served like a steak normally is. Petrale sole-overcooked. Caesar salad just ok, dressing lacked flavor. The lobster spaghetti didn't have any sizable pieces of lobster, and truffles mia, so, a plate of fairly flavorless spaghetti for $40. The service was ok, but we felt rushed. We spent over $375 for two each visit. We loved this place in years gone by, but it was so loud and we got a table just behind the musicians and couldn't hear ourselves or the servers. Fyi, it lost the chef who made the place a food destination several years ago. The replacement(s) clearly aren't at the same level. When I mentioned this when I made the res, the phone answerer said "Oh, chefs come and go all the time." Sure. And restaurants come and go all the time. This place now requires a credit card upon booking (and a hefty penalty for a cancelation in less than 24 hours. They didn't have to do that before, because there would always be people wanting to walk in/on a waiting list). We still like the ambiance but miss the quality. read more

I give it 4 stars mostly for the ambiance. It's dark, sexy, a throwback to older Hollywood times. Jazzy, fancy and cool location. I ate there a long time ago does it was nice to recently return. We just had drinks and a few nibbles but nothing stood out to me in terms of flavor. Pricey for what you receive. Would return just for the ambiance and would try a meal read more

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Careful with your bill at the end. We had 10 in our group and they charged us a 20% mandatory tip on top of the SALES TAX and SF HEALTH TAX. You will see this in other reviews. It took 20 minutes to clear up (made a nice meal terrible). The manager seemed like he did not know what happened even after we said we read it on Yelp from other mad customers. He offered nothing for the trouble other than being a jerk. The waiter also took the bottle of wine off the table after he poured for some odd reason. When he brought it back one of the guys in our party was convince there was less wine in it. It appeared he was sampling our expensive wine. Don't let them take your bottle of wine off of the table. The food was good and the atmosphere was nice. Just be honest is the best policy. read more

BIX - American Near Me - San Francisco, California

An amazing restaurant experience! I came here with my friends and sister and the dinner service was to die for. Our waitress was such a delight! She made us feel so welcome and at home for our first time in. For appetizers, we had a sampling plate of the potato pillows, deviled eggs, and truffled cheese croques. We ordered the American Wagyu New York Steak, the Roasted Alaskan Halibut, and the Grilled Swordfish for our entrees. And for dessert, Bread Pudding, Strawberries and Cream, an Irish Coffee, and House Spun Sorbet. read more

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We arrived to find that post-Covid, there is no valet parking. And traffic into, and through, the city was miserable. Inside, the restaurant was cold, crowded, and noisy. Food was ok, but the ambience was so not suitable. We will make a different choice next time. read more

Dine In during Covid 19 Overall: 7.5/10 So the restaurant does not allow stroller and they don't have a high chair. Luckily they put us in the booth so we can let our baby sit there. Apart from this, the whole dinner was enjoyable. The food were all very tasty from start to finish. I would definately go back! Steamed Mussels: 8/10 Sooooo fresh! I haven't had such a fresh mussels for a long time (like years) and this is really a surprise! It tasted like it was fresh out from the sea! Marrow Bones: 7.5/10 Local Black Cod: 7.5/10 I really enjoyed the fish! Gold Street Foster: 7.5/10 read more

I love this place!! The food is incredible and the service was top notch. My favorite Manhattan in the city! We had their famous potato pillows with caviar, yummy deviled eggs with truffle and then had lamb. The lamb was spot on, so juicy and flavorful. I love everything they do there. The staff was professional and kind. Will always keep coming back to BIX, thank you for great dinner! read more

BIX - The best manhattans in the city!! - American Near Me - San Francisco, California

The food was absolutely delicious, a bit on the pricey side but still definitely worth the price. Not only was the food great, the atmosphere and ambiance when you enter the restaurant is truly just romantic and sensual. It's such a lovely dinner date restaurant to take your spouse, or friends. read more

Food is nowhere near what it used to be, a big disappointment since it is still a lovely spot, though in need of a little sprucing up. And when I just had to cancel at the last minute because one of a couple in our party tested posiive for Covid, they charged a very significant cancellation fee and would not take an alternate date reservation. So they are encouraging people to come in when sick, and profiting from a continuing pandemic. tldr; don't patronize, there are good restaurants struggling who could use the business and we should support them instead. read more

Like the ambience here! Very romantic, with live jazz which is my favorite makes me feel like in Europe! Food is great and service is great! Good for special days: bday or anniversary! Two floors, next time would like to try sit at upper floor! Miss their fresh oyster already! Must try! read more

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Been here for drinks many times. Love the old school vibe and the excellent martinis. Went for dinner and was really impressed. Service was excellent, music just right, food was sublime. Endive salad, oysters, lobster spaghetti was "to die for" and my guest had the pork chop (which they took half home for lunch!) a little Bordeaux and a fantastic meal was complete. Why did I take so long to eat here? Be sure you don't wait. read more

ahhhh good ole traditional SF STAPLE...food was good, deviled eggs were amazing, crab rolls were nice soft and tasty and the manhattans were delicious even though I don't even like Manhattans. Got the lamb chops and pork chops for dinner. I think both were cooked really well but I couldn't remember what they tasted like, a part of it was because they had a runner/busser who came by a billion times trying to take our dishes away...at first we were like wtf ok hes pretty eager huh and then we realized they were just trying to get rid of us when they snatched our panna cotta desert away from us even though we weren't done. If the manager hadnt come over and offered to buy us drinks the bar for SHOOING us out 1-2 stars for sure. Problem couldve easily been avoided if they were just up front or wasnt so shitty at hiding the fact that they wanted to kick us out of our 530 reservation looool come on now read more

I celebrated my birthday here yesterday and had an absolutely fantastic evening. The place is tucked away like a gem in the city and transports you into a different era completely. The live jazz and the beautiful space promises to be an experience you will not forget. The food here was super ! We started the meal with a delicious fresh oyster plate 10/10 accompanied by a lovely glass of wine. For the main course I tried the truffle burger (I like truffle everything) and was not disappointed but extremely impressed. It is the best burger I have ever eaten 11/10. We also got the lobster ravioli which was divine and so very fresh 11/10. We ended the meal with some coffee and memories to last a lifetime. The staff is very friendly and the ambience is unmatched. I highly recommend this place !! read more

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UNEQUIVOCALLY MY FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN SF! As a Yelp-a-holic, I'm always on a lookout for new restaurants to go to just so I can write a review. So it's very rare that I would go to a restaurant twice. When my friend asked for restaurant recommendations for her birthday dinner, BIX immediately came to mind because the food was such a memorable experience. It's been over a year since I been to BIX but last night just reconfirmed WHY it's my favorite restaurant in the city. The food is deliciously tantalizing, the staff is like a well-oiled machine and the ambiance is stunningly beautiful! F O O D *POTATO PILLOWS w/ Creme Fraiche and Sturgeon Cavier ($15) - 5 STARS http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/PzPPcGVg5O4UuW5cTopJhA?select=M4W2q82ltDQ_Cr5SSwskKQ My friend hit the nail on the head when she said it reminded her of tater tots but it was oh so refined. The potato pillows were fried to a golden brown and were deliciously crisp on the outside and pillowy soft and airy on the inside. The crème fraiche added a nice layer of creaminess and the sturgeon cavier a pop of subtle saltiness. Each bite was so orgasmic that I tried to savor each one very slowly. *BONE MARROW w/ Parsley, Shallot, and Caper Salad w/ Grilled Durum Batard ($14) - 4 STARS http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/PzPPcGVg5O4UuW5cTopJhA?select=rKYL3S17CKsENppCUq2q2w The bone marrow was just as good as the first time I've had it at BIX, decadently rich filled with bold condensed beefy flavors but there wasn't enough to spread on the crunchy durum bread. I love the parsley, shallot and caper salad which really help cut through the richness while adding a pop of freshness to each bite. *LLANO SECO PORK DUO w/ New Potatoes, Sweet Red Onions and Stone Fruit Chutney ($29.50) - 5 STARS http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/PzPPcGVg5O4UuW5cTopJhA?select=vKMmWG6TA6r7oLMo3caZGA NOPA and Spruce got nothing on this pork dish! The pork duo consisted of a grilled pork chop topped with fruit chutney and a pork sausage crepenette atop new potatoes and sweet red onions. The pork chop was grilled to perfection. It so well-marbled and incredibly succulent that I could have mistaken it for a steak if I wasn't told that it was in fact pork. The fruit chutney added a sweet tang which balanced out the flavors nicely. The pork sausage crepenette was rich, savory and packed with porky flavor and spices with a hint of smokiness. The potatoes were tender yet soft and the red onions added a nice sweetness which complemented the sausage. Although there were 2 different elements, the dish was cohesive and impeccably flawless; it was SO good I could have easily licked the dish clean! *BANANAS FOSTER w/ Dark Rum and Vanilla Ice Cream ($8.75) - 5 STARS http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/PzPPcGVg5O4UuW5cTopJhA?select=vKMmWG6TA6r7oLMo3caZGA I'm not a fan of Bananas Foster but BIX has totally converted me! As the warm banana foster and dark rum was poured tableside atop the vanilla ice cream, I literally watched all the flavors and textures meld together. The banana slices were cooked to a soft tenderness that literally melted in my mouth. The deliciously sweet rum sauce married with the uber creamy vanilla ice cream creating a hot/cold concoction that was indescribably mouth-watering. *eyes roll back to the head* S E R V I C E Our waitress was professional, friendly, and attentive but not intrusive. The bus boy always made sure our water glasses were filled and empty plates were taken away promptly. My only gripe is our entrees took a little longer than expected to arrive (~30 minutes after we finished our appetizers). Nonetheless, BIX's service is everything you would expect from a restaurant of this caliber. A M B I A N C E / D E C O R Stunningly beautiful and romantic but it's a lot darker than I remember it to be. This time we sat downstairs which was very loud and it was especially hard to hold a conversation since the pianist was nearby. Definitely request to sit upstairs for more lighting, easier conversation and to have a view overlooking the entire restaurant. If you're looking for a place to "woo" her, look no further because BIX is it! P A R K I NG BIX is tucked away in the Gold alleyway which is one block up from Bubble Lounge towards Broadway (between Jackson and Pacific Streets). Street parking can be difficult. Valet parking is $10. If you read my reviews, you'll know that it takes A LOT to impress me. BIX not only "WOWED" me once but it "WOWED" me twice and I'm sure it will continue to WOW me in the future... read more

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Went for our mother daughter birthdays - yes one day apart. We shared the potato pillows, amazing, bone marrow, the best! and crab salad, fabulous. Of course we should of stopped there but had ordered mains too. Daughter ordered the poached black cod which was perfectly cooked but they need to change the side veg, it was squash and too hard to eat. I had the chicken with some delicious mushrooms on it. Had to take most of it home because was so full from appetizers. We also had a glass of white and red wine. Daughter had the cardamom rice dessert, very good- she said she hadn't eatten all day and by now was full and couldn't finish dessert. The service was impeccable. The music is abit loud so if you have a large table it will be hard to hear each other but loved the live Jazz! Place is beautiful and we went on a Wednesday and they were hopping and full. Definitely will come back and think even coming to have a drink and appetizer at the the bar would be a treat! read more

The following conversation is proof that getting older really does mean you're getting wiser. Bf: your birthday is coming up! What do you need? Want? Me: Nothing really. Bf: Wow, honey! I guess all you need is my love. Me: Love? no thanks, I prefer gin. Their gin martini is all that and then some: ask for Plymouth gin for a smooth experience, because their house version is made with Gordon's. It's a small cocktail glass, but it'll pack a punch! The pimento stuffed olives don't really do anything for me as a garnish, I'd rather just have plain ones. I wish I can say our dinner was stellar, but the menu looked better on paper and I feel that the apps were all middle of the road: from their house made cucumber pickles, the duck liver "faux gras" and the bone marrow. The bone marrow was as expected, rich, beefy and fatty, but Wayfare Tavern's version is well seasoned and much better. The much raved about potato pillows were indeed good, but were super TINY. I'm tempted to say, "just order more booze instead!" Which brings me to the cocktail list. Hmm. Except for my martini, I think you're better off with wine. The Hibiscus swizzler is an ok choice made with gin and hibiscus, I do have to say it had a bit more St. Germain Elderflower than I prefer. Their Pisco Sour? Don't bother! It tasted more like a Pisco Punch and a very bad version of it at that! Where is the foamy egg white? It was all pineapple and was too sweet, this was a cocktail all done wrong! The duck breast sat on a bed of rice with sweet corn and peppers, but I've had much, much better duck recently at Terrapin Creek for the same price. Do get the insanely huge (and delicious!!) black truffle cheeseburger with truffle fries! You also can't go wrong with the bananas foster for dessert. BIX's ambiance is great for those special occasions like birthdays or anniversaries, which is why I chose it. The restaurant sits in an alley in historic Jackson Square and is really beautiful with high ceilings, an open space and live music. Ask for seating on the second floor which overlooks the entire restaurant. But for the money we paid, I could've gone to a really solid place like Gary Danko or paid extra money for Alexander's. If you DO see me here again, I'll be at the bar, throwing back a gin martini. And. That's. About. It. * 2.5 stars for the food, rounded up to 3 for the service * read more

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Gosh, I remember when BIX was THE 'It' place of the late 80's dining scene in San Francisco. Even back then in 1988 when it opened, the place had a classy, 1930's-era nightclub vibe that would have made it an ideal setting for a classic mistaken identity screwball farce with Cary Grant and Irene Dunne (photo: http://bit.ly/1a4NxT5). A quarter-century later and I was back just for a cocktail and some appetizers with my good friend Rene. Owner Doug Biederbeck still runs the place though he has since expanded his empire considerably with Florio, MarketBar and Zero Zero. But BIX looks pretty much the same all these years later. Its hidden location on Gold Street still evokes the same speakeasy vibe (photo: http://bit.ly/13x1Gou), and the bar bustles with suits in the early evening. Rene and I managed to snatch a couple of seats at the bar where we immediately ordered a couple of the $12 BIX Negronis (photo: http://bit.ly/16ar3bU). A stylish house specialty, it's a potent potable with Plymouth gin, Campari and Carpano Antica Sweet Vermouth. I felt like I should have been wearing a tuxedo and saying, "Judy, Judy, Judy". We were in a nibbling mood as we were catching up, so we ordered a classic first, the $12 Deviled Eggs with Truffles, Radish and Chives, which basically meant we got an egg each, split and decorously topped with flourish (photo: http://bit.ly/12KqiE7). I do love a good deviled egg in the right venue, and these were so BIX. Next came the $10 House Mozzarella Skewers with Olio Nuovo and Prosciutto (photo: http://bit.ly/1cXBfYW). They were savory Italianate lollipops that popped into the mouth far too easily. To finish off our stop at BIX, we had the $12 Duck Ham and Maitake Panini, a quartet of little protein-packed triangles grilled in butter and oozing with melted cheese (photo: http://bit.ly/16areUr). Throughout our meal of high-end hors d'oeuvres, we were grazing on the constantly filled bowl of Chex mix, a throwback of a different sort, at least for me as I used to eat this stuff a lot at dorm parties (photo: http://bit.ly/10D2Lso). The jazz music was playing in the background, and the suits were starting to get their dining tables. Dinner next time perhaps, but a soupçon of BIX will do me for now. Time for Rene and me to walk over to Mr. Bing's where we can experience how the other half imbibes. DRINKS & APPETIZERS - 4 stars...still praiseworthy if rather pricey AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...darkness falls all the time at BIX SERVICE - 3 stars...polite though lacking some enthusiasm at this stage TOTAL - 4 stars...a classic San Francisco stop for an old-school cocktail with good friends read more

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After I finished grad school a few years ago, I built a strong network of grad school friends. We promised to meet at least once a month to catch up on our lives, careers etc. For the first year, we did pretty well and kept that promise. Then our lives took over and one of us moved further down the Peninsula. So this once a month affair turned into a once year affair with all of the changes that happened in our lives. After settling on a date and time, I checked out our options and decided to go for Bix. I've had Bix on my radar for years and for some reason never had the chance to make reservations until recently. I was excited. This place has been raved about from many of my friends and I've read several articles about it. It's been in the SF restaurant industry for quite some time. The place has an old school club vibe to it. Not too stuffy and the service was amazing. Our waiter was wonderful and he never skipped a beat. I ordered a bellini (get it - it's delicious!) and we shared the following dishes: fried chicken (lite crispy bites of fried chicken - my friends loved it) burrata with tomatoes (they dress it at your table; my expectations of this were high so I thought it could be better but definitely still good) ceasar salad (it was ok) spaghetti with lobster (delicious!) For dessert, we ordered the bananas foster and another dish. Definitely get the bananas foster! It's sweet but delicious. We all loved it. It can get a bit loud in there so if you want a quieter area, request the upstairs. I will definitely be back for drinks and happy hour soon. This can be a nice place for a date or a business dinner. read more

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When the roommate's in SF, we normally keep it simple and get delivery or takeout. Last Tuesday, November 3rd, the roommate realized we hadn't gone out for dinner in a while and told me to pick a restaurant. Scrolling through OpenTable (www.opentable.com), I saw an opening for Bix at 6pm and decided to take it. I've had it bookmarked forever. Plus, I've never had any luck making same day reservations for a 6pm dinner, so I thought it was meant to be. Drinks: *PERFECT MANHATTAN: George Dickel Rye, Dolin Dry & Carpano Antica Sweet Vermouths Bitters ($13) *2014 Sauvignon Blanc, Duckhorn, Napa Valley, CA ($15) *2012 Cabernet Sauvignon, Pied à Terre, Sonoma County, CA ($18) Their cocktails are delish. I definitely enjoyed my Manhattan. The wines by the glass are a little pricey in my opinion. I thought they should have offered some glasses priced closer to $10. There were a few, but no Sauvignon Blancs or Cabs in that price range. I picked the cheapest ones. Food: *Dungeness Crab Rolls: Meyer Lemon Aioli ($18) *Deviled Eggs: Truffles, Radish ($12) *Foie Gras Torchon: Pears, Walnut and Pear Coulis, Candied Walnuts ($23) *Marrow Bones: Parsley & Shallot Salad, Grilled Durum Batard ($18) *Compart Farms Pork Chop: Warm Autumn Salad, Squash, Radicchio, Apples, Maitake Mushrooms, Pomegranate Vinaigrette ($29) *Black Truffle Cheese Burger: On Rye with Truffle Fries, served open-faced ($28) *Bananas Foster: Dark Rum & Vanilla Ice Cream ($10) My favorite dish was the bone marrow. Three very generous bone halves filled with rich fatty marrow. Yum! The crab rolls and deviled eggs were good small bites to start off our meal. My coworker raves about the truffle burger and the bananas foster. I thought they were good, but not mind blowing. I ordered the burger medium rare which was a mistake on my part. I should have asked for it medium as the flavors and textures would have melded together better. The bananas foster was just eh in my opinion. I'm not a huge fan of melting ice cream, but I liked the bananas and rum sauce. I didn't eat much of the duck, but the roommate finished the whole dish. The one thing that was disappointing was the torchon. It didn't have much of the decadent foie flavor that I love. I didn't really notice anything off about service, but the roommate mentioned that our server wasn't very attentive. Our water glasses were empty most of the night and plates took a while to be cleared. When I mentioned we're in a drought, he said he saw the older couple next to us getting water refills and plates cleared promptly all night long. Yes, there was a lag in between courses for us, but I didn't really mind. We did have an incredibly long dinner though. After spending a little over $200 on dinner for two before tax and tip, I wanted the food to better. Overall, everything was just okay. Glad I finally tried Bix, but other than checking a restaurant off my list, I didn't really walk away with much. read more

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Sleeper. Probably the best description for this sexy restaurant tucked away in the Financial District's Gold Alley. My friends gave me a gift card several years ago so I finally used it for a business lunch. Being the Friday of the July 4th weekend, the restaurant was only about a quarter full. After being shown a semi circular booth upstairs, we opted for a conventional one, given my portly shape. Our waiter offered us drinks so I chose the strawberry lemonade while my guest had a signature Bloody Mary. After a few questions, here's what I tried: Appetizers (all shared) 1) Potato pillows (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=rysfMkV3XiFGPRbTzKQYLQ&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) - Think rectangular tater tot (not that one, Cherylynn?!) topped with crème fraiche and sturgeon caviar. Decadent combination and, at four per order, not a cheap app. 2) Steak tartare - Prepared/mixed tableside and served with some small baguette pieces, I believe, everyone complimented this dish and there was not a drop to be scraped from the plate when we were done. Entree 3) Bix burger (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=vg32_U8Ye-7vTsWe6YEtjA) - Very efficient presentation as it allows the diner to construct the burger as they like. Great that they separated the various sauces and toppings as pictured. I also liked that my burger was cooked medium, leaning towards the medium rare side. While one of my guests also had a burger (cheddar cheese), the other had the chicken hash and enjoyed it. Service was efficient as water and drink glasses were filled and empty dishes removed in a timely manner. Since it was a workday for everyone, we passed on dessert. Thanks to my friends for 'gifting' me this meal and my guess for making the lunch an enjoyable catch up meal. Might be back for dinner, but need to find someone for that romantic meal. Any takers?! read more

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We went to Bix last weekend .... Haven't been there since the early 1990s. It's been awhile. Beautiful restaurant. Great bar, great live Jazz. The food was not even close to as good. I get costs and margins etc. but the value here was a joke and the taste was - meh. Open face burger ? $39. I got confused when it came and asked for the top bun. The energetically rude waiter told me it's open face and they didn't have any top buns. Really ? That's the answer? What a joke of a burger interpretation. I asked for it medium rare - it was raw. It was spreadable ground beef. My son got the duck. Raw. Like blood raw to the taste. We could of sent a lot back that night but it was just too much. We order appetizers. Two never showed up . He said it was "his bad". I guess.... But he was not apologetic about the lie that there was not another top bun in the entire restaurant. At $900 for a birthday celebration dinner - you want it to be special as opposed to this joke of a meal and accompanied by this conceited service. No top buns anywhere ... huh? Not going back. read more

My husband and I celebrated our 27th wedding anniversary at Bix, San Francisco. We were surprised to see a card on the table with "Happy Anniversary" greeting. That was a nice thought and gesture. We ordered fresh oysters, fries and bone marrows for appetizer. Salmon and Duck breast for our main entree. Banana foster for dessert. Last time we were also there was March 2017, I didnt get to enjoy my entree that much because appetizers alone were the bombs! Steak tartare, ceviche, marrow bones, crab rolls, pigs in a blanket and many more! Everything was delicious! It was my niece's fabulous 40th, plus I think I had too much martinis that night and so busy socializing. So I wasnt able to eat properly. She bought out the place for that night with 70 guests and the bar was open the whole night! So she absolutely spent quite amount of moolah there lol. Oh Boy, all guests were spoiled! Anyhoo, it was one hella great night. Lots of food, drinks, and dancing! We had a blast. With their superb, impecable customer service, with a glamourous, romantic and historic place, excellent hors d' oeuvres and succulent food, this was one night to remember. By the way, Would always come back again. I super Love it here! read more

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I am in love--- with BIX!!! Came to celebrate friend's sister's upcoming wedding. I hope she loved BIX as much as myself. Gorgeous throwback to Mad Men era, classy, hushed, romantic as BLEEP,& and reminded me so much of the Roosevelt in NOLA. Loved the drinks and dessert choice of Hazel's (oba, soul sister!)--- amazing amazing place tucked deep on Gold ( apropos street name too, for its what I felt I hit when I crossed its threshold). The desserts (2) were decadent and indulgent-- perfect. Spoons in, people ! Champs was nice and bright , not dry and Brut-y, which is not the way I roll. Aiming to come back sometime. Lovely piece of SF history-- great live jazz and bass--- Oh such an awesome spot to park it for a few--- even though I lost my Jawbone after arriving to this dark paradise! read more

BIX - Full on Mad Men era-- so classy - American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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We had an awesome experience. The staff was top notch and very attentive. Our food was excellent. The steak tartare and the chicken were the standouts. We felt very welcome and the atmosphere was top-notch. We were visiting from Seattle and it was our one "date night" without the kids. If we were locals we would definitely be regulars! One small complaint -- my wife ordered a Diet Coke, which was flat. It had an expiration date that expired 3 months ago. When my wife mentioned something, a second Diet Coke was quickly brought out. This one had an expiration date of last year. Please check the dates of your Diet Coke and replace them. Also, I was surprised to find we were charged the amount of the flat Diet Coke on the bill. The charge was relatively nominal but I was very surprised to see it on the bill. read more

Super nice ambiance. There is a reason Bix has been around for at least 20 years. That's probably how long it's been since I've been. Professional and attentive staff. Come here for a cocktail, wine, a bite to eat and leave your troubles behind for a few rounds. Or elevate your happiness a few notches if you are starting off in a good mood. Our only issue was with the special crab pasta which was tasteless. We had to send it back. We felt once we did, our server's attitude changed, though it could have been due to her other tables demanding her attention. read more

The 5 stars is for consistent ambience and experience. Going to Bix is like being transported to the upper west side of Manhattan but SF style. The gorgeous mural behind the long bar sets an elegant backdrop for martinis and manhattans. The night we were there, they had a live jazz band and the place was filled with people with a lively eclectic crowd. Entrees were reliably good and we tried virtually everything on the menu. Bix is more about the overall experience than the food though and one goes there to soak in some old school San Francisco style. Get dressed up and enjoy a night on the town! read more

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This place was perfect for dinner night! The ambiance is lovely with live music. I love live music! Can't beat their great cocktails and food. The staff was very attentive and informative. We ordered Foie Gras Torchon, Marrow Bones, Trout and duck breast. All dishes were on point with seasoning and the way they were prepared. Delicious! The Foie Gras came with strawberry rhubarb preserves, balsamic and grilled bread. It literally melts in your mouth. Also, The marrow is salted and cooked to perfection. I had so many bone marrows that were TOO salty at other resturants. Bix know how to keep it consistent The trout skin was crispy - the way I like my fish. The duck breast was out of this world! I will be coming back again with my girl friends. Great hidden gem in SF. read more

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My wife and l came here to celebrate our anniversary...Bix in San Francisco is a great place to come...The atmosphere is exceptional...the food is first class and service is A plus plus...Must come to experience... read more

The salmon and it's sauce were amazing,. Service and appetizers was great. Will come again

Picked this restaurant for a special evening. The food was ok but did not compensate for the surprisingly unwelcoming service. The serving staff was more concerned we vacate the table on time. Not an enjoyable evening. Never going back. read more