I attended the Peter Horvath Trio on 7/30/2026. The band was great: Peter on piano, Dan Feiszli on…read morebass, and Jason Lewis on drums. The sound system was good. However, I did need to relocate to a seat further from the stage to get good acoustics. One issue with these concerts; the main headliner is always announced, but you have no idea who will accompany the headliner talent; it seems like the headliner assembles the rest of the band at the very last minute, based on who in the area happens to be available. I lucked out with great bass and drum players.

For my birthday week, I decided to celebrate one night with some good music with one of my dear…read morefriend. We went during the performance of Mary Stallings and she was great! I really liked the exhibition of her and her musicians, especially because we were seated in front. We also enjoyed a glass of wine sharing the beef pie (it was good, but a little bit small). I'm sure I'll come back to enjoy other music and food.

My friend bought tix for us to see The Cashbox Kings perform here. Seats are first come first…read moreserve, so we arrived early and sat on one of the few lounge booths near stage right. Cajun food's on the menu and we ordered okra bites, catfish nuggets ( a must!), string beans, biscuits, jambalaya, and pulled pork sandwich with sweet potato fries, as well as drinks. Overall, the food was pretty tasty, though the okra had parts that was too hard and stringy to chew. The sound quality was great and the performance was magical! With a packed crowd, the vibe was uplifting and fun!

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.

Absolutely amazing this is the best food I've had in my life, we have been coming to this…read morerestaurant for the last year. The food is amazing and very authentic. The service is awesome. Staff is very nice., the ambience is absolutely beautiful as they have live music. Highly recommended this is the best restaurants in San Francisco

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.

Great music on three chance occasions. Every night different. If you get to see Mitch Polzak play…read morehe's a blast. (I think he is in the photo above)

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.

Loved this spot, it was very vibey and had great music! You could tell everyone was having a good…read moretime. Ordered the midnight express and yardbird. Both drinks were very tasty and strong. -midnight express: very smooth, mainly tasted like cold brew. I couldn't taste the alcohol which is nice -yardbird: fruity and a bit tangy

- There is an issue with reservations for a solo person: You can't make a solo reservation for the…read morelate show; you have to walk-in before the show starts, and hope to find a space at the bar. Best to avoid Fri/Sat if you are solo. - Acoustics are great. But sitting at the bar has a lot of noise distractions from people talking and the bartender shaking drinks. - 20% service charge, so you don't need to tip. There is a $20/person food/drink minimum when it's busy. Drinks: 4/5: Overnight celebrity $20. Boozy drink with Japanese whiskey. 4/5: Money Cat cocktail. 3/5: Yardbird. Too sweet. Food: 3/5: Bao. Worse than frozen Costco. 2/5: Pot stickers. Fried style. Terrible. Worse than frozen Costco.

We had a great time listening to some great music from June Cavlan and band. The main seating area…read moreis on the lower area and is a nice traditional jazz bar setup with a good amount of seating and dimly lit ambience. The stage is small but enough for a small combo band with full size piano and good sound system. This was a bit of a learning experience for us as we discovered that there was a minimum food order of $30 per person in addition to the $50 we prepaid per person for the cover charge. We ordered a Double Smashburger with fries, additional side of parmeson fries, dinner salad, glass of wine, and mineral water. The hamburger, fries, and parmeson fries were delicious. The salad and dressing was good. The waiter was kind enough to let us know that there was a $90 minimum for our table of 3 that had not yet met. We decided to order 2 desserts. The Chocolate Ganache dessert was fantastic. The second dessert we ordered was a Guava Flan. There only a handful of dishes that I have ever eaten that have made it to my list of #1 worst dishes I have ever had. I was the last to try the Guava Flan and my party was eagerly waiting to see my reaction since they had already tasted it. The Guava Flan was unfortunately horrendous and not edible. I am not sure if it had gone bad or if the one who made it had issues with their taste buds or what...but it was absolutely the #1 worst tasting dessert I have ever had the displeasure of having. Aside from that, we had a great time. We will keep in mind the additional table minimums should we return to this establishment.

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.

Can't beat the atmosphere and ambiance here. So beautiful and service was exceptional, we rarely…read morehad to wait for someone to tend to our requests--they were readily available. My favorite drink I ordered here was the Ella Fitz, particularly ordered because I absolutely love St Germain Elderflower. It had Hellx Vodka, Elderflower, Aperol, Lemon, Cucumber, and Lavender. It tasted deliciously sour and super refreshing, would come here again just to order this again. The live music was incredible and it was just the perfect place to be immersed in conversation, drinks, and music.

I went here last night for my birthday and really loved the vibe. It has such a cool speakeasy…read morefeel, and the bar area is beautiful with all the bottles lined up behind it. The drink menu was amazing, and our drinks were great. The place was busy, but our table service was really good. The bar seemed a little backed up at one point, but they recovered quickly. The Cuban jazz band was really good too. My only small disappointment was that the musicians didn't bother to dress to match the classy feel of the room or do a mic check for the singer. Everyone else looked dressed up, and even the guy at the door was in a suit and tie, so it would have added a lot if the band looked a little more polished too.

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!

Radio Gatsby was the best choice we made in planning our wedding. Noam was a pleasure to work with,…read morehe helped us through the timing and planning of the musical events of the day, and had valuable insight into what certain things should look like to get the best experience for us and our guests. And then when the band started playing during the dinner, it was clear that they would make the night. People were dancing even before the dinner ended and the dance party began. Radio Gatsby brought so much energy with their renditions of the songs we chose; the floor was crowded with dancers all night as they played banger after banger. They took great solos, sang beautiful vocals, and made every moment special, from the first dance to the hora to the last song. It was well worth the extra expense of having a live band instead of a DJ, no question about it!

5/5: The strawberry gin fizz was great. 4/5: For live music,…read morethe accoustics and the sound system are good. Not as good a Mr Tipples, but better than average. 4/5: The Aged negroni is ok. Needs more time in the barrel. Some tips: - It's very swanky. - I recommend reserving early so that you can get a seat against the wall; otherwise you get bonked every time fat people walk through the isle. - If you can't score a seat, stop by around 9:00 when the band takes a break after the first set; older people tend to leave at that time, and you can grab an open seat. - Just like every live music venue, the sound system is a little too loud, and can damage your hearing. Wear earplugs meant for concerts.

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

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.