Keys Jazz Bistro is a wonderful jazz club. The setting was intimate with great acoustics and…read moresightlines from most seating locations. The staff were super friendly and accommodating. We did not try the food as we had dinner prior, but the menu is fair with some meat pies, and table snacks. The bar has a full range of cocktails, wine and champagne. Most importantly, the jazz music they bring through are excellent!

I had the pleasure of attending a couple of months ago. The owner greeted us when we walked in made…read moreus feel welcome. Service was attentive and the jazz was.great.

You can find this lively but humble place by it's blue neon sign lit one block west of Union Square…read more. Open since 1995. I bought two tickets in advance on eventbrite to watch Tony Lindsay, and American Jazz legend. You must check in upon first entry before heading down to the underground jazz club. We were seated quickly by gracious hosts just before 6 pm on a Friday night for a 630-8pm show. . We were again greeted about a drink. I ordered food and drinks. The brisket, jambalaya, catfish, and Mac n cheese were made quickly, well, and were great. The drinks also were decent. Some danced, musicians came up close and performed in the audience, and the concert was intimate. Can't wait to return.

Love this place. They are back open after being shut for years!!!…read moreTop talent, great food, in the middle of one of the greatest cities in the world!!! Mainly blues music, my favorite Enjoy!!

My friend and I came here on a weekday evening to enjoy some live music alongside some cocktails…read moreafter we had finished dinner. The Bikila cocktail was definitely a bold choice and was a bit too strong and spicy for my taste. The peppers were clear in this cocktail and made for more of a savory taste. On the other hand, the Hakim was much more approachable, which was bright and balanced due to its more floral ingredients of pineapple, hibiscus, lemon, and rosemary. Great spot for adventerous cocktails, and an even better place for live music! The performers of the night were very talented and provided good entertainment for the night.

This is such a lovely date night spot with amazing food, delicious cocktails, lovely jazz music,…read moreand servers who feed like family - warm and a little stern but endearing. I like that the food is a little spicy but not too spicy. Love their lentil sambusa and the veg combination platter. We have been here several times and have never been disappointed.

Cash only! Had to walk to the Chase Bank down the street to get cash…read more The bartender was a hilarious crusty lady. The live music was fun for dancing. I love seeing a group of octogenarians playing saxophone while their counterparts cut a rug on the dance floor.

The bartender that was male and elderly was making me extremely uncomfortable and over pouring my…read moredrinks. He usually wears a baseball cap and eyeglasses. Pretty clear that he cannot handle a busy bar on his own. On another note GG Amos band or singer pessimist as usual and asking for donations to buy groceries. Plenty of other bars or bartenders to be served from. Do not come here in the late Tuesday evenings.

The ambience, the food, live music.. ! I can't wait to go back!…read more We had the Chicken dumplings ( I had them fried ) , crispy Potstickers chicken & karana, white rice and a cucumber salad. Side car cocktail 10/10

My friend and I wanted to check out some live music on a weekday evening, and we were not…read moredisappointed! Loved the vibes and enjoyed listening to some talented musicians. We were impressed with list of various artists performing at this bar. We tried a few cocktails, and all of them were well-crafted. Their Money Cat had a strong citrus flavor, but I could distinguish its ingredients like the rosemary and villain through multiple sips. Their Cafe de Olla was rich and layered with many flavors that came together well. Finally, their Zobo was refreshing and slightly floral, making it quite easy to drink. Great spot for creative cocktails and a lively yet intimate vibe. Their food menu also seems quite extensive and something I would like to try in the future!

I had an amazing birthday evening here last weekend while out on the town with my sister. It was…read moreour first time here and we had an unforgettable experience. We were greeted by Nina and she ensured we had an amazing time at Black Cat. Thank you Nina! You really went the extra miles to make sure we had a great time. I am a huge jazz appreciator and have been wanting to comer here since I first moved to the bay area. My only regret is waiting so long to make the time. The music was amazing, a band of young gentlemen who felt very traditional in their music, which I appreciated. It was easy to get swept up in the music and if you closed your eyes you could almost transport back to another era, which I feel is Black Cat's specialty. There are two floors, the street level floor is a bar that is open to the public and to go downstairs you have to purchase your ticket. Well worth it to support the artist and venue but if you just need a quick drink the bar upstairs is also very vintage/luxe feeling and probably better for a conversation. I ordered a Gin martini and made it a "happy meal" for an additional $6 so it came with a nice portion of fries that we split. We enjoyed the French onion dip as well - nice sized portion for splitting for an evening snack. We wet to the later show so didn't need too much. As it was my birthday we ordered a bottle of champagne to split. We did end up finishing the bottle but if not I think we could have arranged to take it home. I will absolutely be back.

I love this venue! Pretty spacious and such an intimate vibe - perfect for a date night with your…read morepartner or friend. I originally reserved tix for 2 to see PHER for $50/person at one of the tables in front of the bar. Options were for 7pm or 9:15pm, we went for 7. Note: There's a 22% service charge, which is separate from the tickets. There's a minimum spend of $20/person on Wed/Thurs/Fri, and $30 on Fri/Sat. Sales tax 8.63% added to all checks. My friend and I were 15 min late to the show (our dinner ran over), so our original table was given to someone else and we got a different seat. Honestly, all seats seem to be fine! The bar seating is great since it's slightly elevated, so you get a great view of the stage and have the bar in front of you. I absolutely loved the vibe of this place. PHER was amazing and I had such a good time. I was surprised at how short the show was, it lasted for about an hour and luckily, we were able to stay for the 9:15 show with no extra charge since there was space. Just note that they may ask you to buy something else on the menu if you decide to stay. The fries were delicious! I was not expecting to like it so much, perfect for 2 and SO CRISPY. Defs will get this again! Overall, I would come back. The price is a lil too much for what it is, also for such a short show, yet I did have great experience! Although every spot is a great view, tables by the front are recommended as servers tend to walk past your view pretty often.

Come for the drinks and stay for the music! This is exactly the experience that I received as I…read morepaid a visit to "Dawn Club", a cocktail bar combined with speakeasy vibes and live music that showcases jazz, swing, big band, and other genres of music. Located on Annie St and just a few steps away from Market St in the SOMA/Financial District of San Francisco, this place has been delivering some amazing tunes and vibes in the current form since 2023. Keep in mind that reservations are required here as seating is limited. However, if you arrive in between 5-7pm, they will accept walk-ins. The business hours usually run from 5pm-12am while staying open until 2am from Wednesday through Saturday. Even though this place has only been around since 2023, there is a ton of deep rich history behind it that goes back nearly a century. The original Dawn Club (with completely different ownership) existed in the same Monadnock Building on Market St in the 1930's and 1940's as it was a popular music venue from the Prohibition-era up until the end of WW2. Considering that everything ceased to operate up until 2023, the current ownership did the unthinkable and recreated everything as if you've taken a step back in time to a bygone era. This takes me to the interior layout of this place. There are no words to describe just how much I appreciate what they've done. The dim-lit lighting paired with the gorgeous bar, art-deco styling, swanky leather seating and beautifully-marbled tables really showcases just how well executed everything is. I'm also a huge fan of jazz music as the entire ambiance and environment is aesthetically pleasing to the eyes. Since we had a 7pm reservation, we were seated towards the front near the stage. Our hostess took our order as I went with a "Mutt's Mix" for myself and a "Grasshopper" for her. As soon as 8pm rolled around, the band "Fog City Swing" arrived on stage. They are a well-known big band ensemble that make several appearances at Dawn Club. The entire vibe and electricity hits perfectly as this is more along the lines of a dark bar that you might experience in New York or Chicago. All in all, "Dawn Club" absolutely exceeded my expectations on all levels. The entire layout, drink selection, and variety of musical guests that play here is definitely up my alley. Therefore, I am giving this place a perfect five-star rating.

4% surcharge: That surcharge is also applied to the cover charge when you reserve a table…read more Overall a great vibe, good cocktails. The bands are hit and miss; sometimes it's terrific. You can often snag a seat at the bar if you don't have a reservation. For the cocktails, some these are fantastic: 5/5: The Town Club. Very good spritzy version of a Singapore sling. 5: Hot seven: An excellent daisy whisky. 5: Tiger Rag. Invented by Owner Lee and Engrasio. 5: Blood Moon Shuffle. With foam topping. 4: Besame Mucho. Great low ABV. 4: Flutter tongue: good of. Holds up 4: Firehosue Five. Like a candied banana gin martini. 4: Dippermouth Dagger NA 2: Mutt's mix: over crushed ice. too much ginger.

Radio Gatsby absolutely crushed it at our wedding and we are still talking about it!…read more We had a solo pianist for the ceremony, a quartet during cocktail hour, and a full band for dinner and dancing. Every part of the day had its own perfect vibe and they nailed all of it. They played every song we wanted and steered completely clear of the ones we didn't, which honestly meant so much to us. Our guests would not stop raving about the music all night and weeks after! We loved every second of it. The dance floor was full from start to finish. If you are looking for musicians who will genuinely make your day feel like YOUR day, book Radio Gatsby. You will not regret it!

These guys are great! We booked them for our Super Bowl weekend Welcome Reception and they were…read morewonderful. Very easy to work with leading up to the event via email, and then the night of the party the music was perfect! Our guests really enjoyed it and it fit just right at our venue and with our theme. Thank you!

Lovely experience in a diner style bar, with a male and female singer with beautiful voices, a…read morepianist and a drummer. You book individual seats - interestingly a group had booked all the seats against the wall across several small tables. So my partner and I sat kind of next to each other, at chairs at small tables next to each other, while a couple was a cross the table from us at the continuous booth. We are in our early 40s and were probably the youngest folks there to give you a sense of the crowd, but everyone was having fun and enjoying themselves! Drinks were just ok: New York sour - 3 stars Chai Old Fashioned - 2.5 stars Penicillin - 3.5 stars

We went to this spot after visiting another bar in the area. We were a group of 13 and when we…read moregot there was still pretty empty. The musician had already finished performing for the night at 10pm. I asked the bar tender if he could put on some personal songs for us while we were the only ones in the back bar area but he was not accommodating to my request at all. I only asked while no other customers were around. We were buying plenty of cocktails from him and felt he could have at least played a few for us. He kept it to his personal play list. What happened to keeping the customers happy.

Came here with a friend to see the Gerald Clayton trio. I love the venue because it has multiple…read morebars and spaces to see artists aside from the main auditorium. The performance by the Gerald Clayton trio was superb - very energetic and they paid homage to Theolonius Monk's classics. The staff was friendly and helpful guiding us around the venue as well. My friend has a membership with SFJAZZ so I'm sure I'll join him for another show in the future.

This rating is not for SFJAZZ itself the venue and the performance were wonderful. It's…read morespecifically about the woman working at will call today. If someone doesn't enjoy working with people or providing good customer service, the front desk is probably not the right place for them. Unfortunately, our interaction with her was extremely unpleasant. She ( black womsn wearing scarf and beanie) was rude in her tone, her demeanor, and in the way she communicated not only to me, but also to my elderly aunt. It was honestly disappointing. What made it stand out even more is that we later met another staff member who was passing out buttons for the kids' show. He was warm, welcoming, and excited to talk about membership and ways to support SFJAZZ. That is the kind of experience that makes you proud to support a San Francisco institution. I'm a local and I genuinely want to support organizations like this, but interactions like the one we had at will call make you second-guess whether you want to give your time and money. And if two of us walked away feeling this way, I'm sure we're not the only ones. Again, the performance and the rest of the experience were great this feedback is only about that one staff interaction. I hope management speaks with her, because the front desk sets the tone for the entire visit, and SFJAZZ deserves to be represented with the same warmth and professionalism that the rest of the team showed.