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Biscuits & Blues
401 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94102, United States
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Jo
Review №1

I recently moved across the street so this is set to be my new hang out.The place on week days is quiet and chill and a good opportunity to learn how to play pool or rather play pool on a couple of drinks. The bartenders are great when it comes to creating drinks. Their menu doesnt have much on it so youve pretty much got to know what you want or have them make you something special. Im not super picky but I dont like cucumber and am a fan of vodka and they make something great every time I go in.

Ma
Review №2

Not a bad seat in the house, good food and lots of great musicians play on their schedule regularly. Go see anyone here and you will enjoy the experience.

Mi
Review №3

My wife and I had a fantastic time here! The food and drinks were delicious. The music was above and beyond! The energy here was memorable to say the least. I will be coming back.

Ll
Review №4

We visit this location on April 20 2018. We ordered chicken wings, Louisiana lemonade, and a ginger beer. Everything was good and the servers was nice. My only problem was the cost but other than that I was good. The bathrooms was clean as well. The most important thing was the music and I must say it was off the chain. I wanted to dance and wish they had a dance floor. They were really really good and we enjoyed ourselves.

Ga
Review №5

Nice place, cool band. Fair prices

Sp
Review №6

A cacophony of musical passion. The musicians were singing through their instruments and it was hard to tell where the musicians ended and the instruments began. Minus 1 star for the volume, I would have liked to walk out knowing I didn’t get hearing damage

Sh
Review №7

Love the shrimp and grits. Great live blues. Definitely did not disappoint.

Ma
Review №8

Great blue venue, I loved how the music and the atmosphere took me back on time. It felt as I was on the 1930s. The singer and the band was so engaging. The staff and the waitresses were so attentive and welcoming that makes you feel at home. The prices were reasonable and you need to make a reservation. The only thing I didnt like was that theres no parking as this venue its located in the center of the city so anticipate in advance if you are driving.

Jo
Review №9

Michael Osborn and Chris Cain were amazing!!

Ja
Review №10

Absolutely amazing time. Great food, great music!

Ma
Review №11

Love this place for Blues music. Located in the heart of the San Francisco City, biscuits and Blues is a great place to explore and enjoy Blues music. They support all kinds of blues music bands and have since every generated some of the great musicians. They get some of the very popular artists as well. Great food and drinks. Dont forget to try their biscuits!!

Ha
Review №12

Great music, good food. Make a reservation upfront!

Le
Review №13

The experience was so much fun!! Only ONE small dislike: the grits were lumpy... But flavor was delicious! The band was amazing!!

Jo
Review №14

Enjoyed dinner and live music. Its small but not cramped. Every seat is close to the stage, so its loud in a good way. The food was good, the service was excellent! Get a basket of biscuits...you must... its in the name.

Sh
Review №15

Great venue for close up music, but the chicken is not what it used to be.

Fl
Review №16

Undoubtedly my most incredible musical experience. Perhaps luck has bestowed me with great musicians on that particular night, but I believe that the reputation of the place is attractive to artists of such stature.Recommended to music lovers of all genres.

Ph
Review №17

Loved the fried chicken and the biscuits, didnt get a chance to try the blues yet.

Da
Review №18

Cool little spot. Drinks and food are just okay though. Id recommend eating somewhere else before hand.

Cr
Review №19

Cool venue. Was expecting great biscuits since its literally in the name. They were terrible. The bread pudding redeemed them. Should change the name to Bread pudding and Blues

Da
Review №20

Place was great. Treated like royalty. Course with long hair they thought we were with the band. Service was great. Food great. People great. Intimate setting with a couple hundred friends you havent met yet.

Ti
Review №21

This was our first time here and we were blown away. The blues band was great! The volume was just right. Infact it felt like a personal concert! We had the biscuits (which come with a delicious honey butter), catfish nuggets, meatballs and the Mac and cheese. It was all very delicious and pleased my palates. Our server , Kelly always had a smile on her face and we never had an empty water or drinks glass. Thank you!

Ba
Review №22

Great vibe, great people and super friendly host & bartenders! Check it out

Ka
Review №23

Great entertainment and customer service experience, but the food was just okay and a little expensive.My husband and I visited B&B on recommendation from our hotel concierge, and we were not disappointed! We purchased tickets for the 7:00pm show and made our reservation for 6:15pm. I was worried that would be too early, but it was actually perfect. We got our drinks, apps, and main meal served before the performance began, so we took our time eating the main course and dessert/drinks during the show.The food was okay - I got the catfish since it was labelled as a popular item, but wasnt particularly impressed. Husbands shrimp and grits were pretty good, though. And the service/wait staff was quick and efficient throughout the evening.The show, service, and atmosphere was fantastic. The band we saw - Cafe R&B - was excellent and was well-known to several parties in attendance who were excited to see them perform again. The place itself is an intimate, dimly lit room below street level with small circular tables. Youll be packed in like sardines, but it really just adds to the energy in the room during the performance. There are several large booths on the perimeter that are great for larger parties. Attendees were well-dressed but casual and clearly prepared to enjoy themselves. I loved to see that the crowd was a mix of just about everyone - retirees, young professionals, large groups, couples, friends, families, and all of various ethnicities and lifestyles. During the show, it was clear that people were getting lost in the music - swaying, dancing, laughing, and closing their eyes to just feel the music in their soul.In all, a fantastic experience that I would recommend to anyone looking for a fun evening out.

St
Review №24

Good food, fast service and a cozy venue for live music. I wouldnt say the band we saw was blues necessarily, but being in such intimate surroundings, it was hard not to be engrossed. (Waitstaff drama [I was just kicked out of the kitchen!] was a plus for us.)

t2
Review №25

Standing outside with really cold weather wasnt expected, so check those temps b4 going... The food was good (fish nuggets & spicey shrimp), perhaps suggesting lite ice with a drink and Cafe R&B was Awesome!! My Goodness!!Loved Everything about them...

Li
Review №26

Outstanding music hosted by veteran blues guitarist, Chris Cain. He rips at amazing pace and depth and makes his instrument sing. Michael Osborn was the guest the night we attended and the synergy and camaraderie was infectious. Good southern soul food tops off a great night. Highly recommend the ribs and fried green tomatoes!!

Pa
Review №27

First time at this venue, and it was a very awesome experience. A Christmas gift from our son which we can now say will probably be an adventure we will be doing more of. Although we didnt have dinner at the late show, the tables around ours seemed to all be indulging in one entree or another and they all looked very pleasing, so next time that will be on our list. The young host and our waitress Kelly were wonderful and the band that night (Jan 19th) was off the hook .

An
Review №28

Great talent! The food is par to New Orleans... We LOVE this place and plan to return very soon!

Ma
Review №29

One of the highlights of my trip to San Francisco. We walked downstairs into a dimmed setting and sat at a small table. The menu was setup so the food could be sent out and executed quickly, which was a good thing. Everything tasted great and nice and slow cooked. The service was spot on but above and beyond was the music. Im not a big blues person, but after seeing the talented musicians I had to appreciate everything. Overall it was a great experience.

Gr
Review №30

A really fun spot with great music and good food. The only down side is the noise level is pretty instense with the band...impossible to hear anything else...including the wait staff.

貝紹
Review №31

Great Cajun menu (fritters, blackened catfish, Southern Fried Chicken all terrific) to go with a daily rotation of local and national musicians. Friendly, attentive and music-passionate service.

De
Review №32

One of my favorite venues around love to see Shane Dwight here

Ke
Review №33

Cozy atmosphere, good music, not too crowded... Worth a visit if you are in San Francisco.

Je
Review №34

The music was outstanding, the staff friendly, yet the food could use a little more soul-food crush to it. Was there 2 months. Would visit again and recommend.

Ry
Review №35

We managed to sneak in and grab the last open table. It was a great little venue and a fun show. Ill be back (in my best Arnold voice).

Mi
Review №36

Place where you eat, listen to music, sing with the singers of the bands, have fun! Friendly and helpful staff. Very beautiful!

Ly
Review №37

Absolutely fantastic venue for live music near Union Square. Places like this are so rare these days. Minimal cover and great food. Not a bad seat in the place. Go alone and sit at the bar for a night on the town as a single and feel comfortable. One of my favorite places in SF. The musicians are top notch. Been going here for 8 years and have always been impressed!

Ga
Review №38

Great food and music. I was on my own but still enjoyed myself. Merchandise is expensive though.

Il
Review №39

Good food for a bar setting and great setup to see music.

Yu
Review №40

Awesome venue, great friendly staff, and rocking blues.

Da
Review №41

Live music was Great. Food and beverage was good also.Waitress was awesome

Pa
Review №42

Great music, great service and good food. If a performer you like is on the bill dont miss it.

Ma
Review №43

Intimate small venue with great sound, never felt too loud. Southern style food that was quite good and reasonable by SF standards. We parked at nearby union square garage for 6 bucks.

Ro
Review №44

Great music, good food. Nice Blues atmosphere. Parking can be an issue but thats always true in the city. There is however a garage with the availability about a block away, and I think its $20 if youre going to the show at Biscuits and Blues. You may have to show them your ticket stub.

Ro
Review №45

What an experience. In town, you should by all means swing by here. Well worth it!

Ad
Review №46

A nice atmosphere and reasonably good food but was hurried along so the staff could reset before the next performance.

Re
Review №47

Great food, cozy venue. Legendary artists.Always a great show.

Je
Review №48

Good food great music

Ti
Review №49

Have been to this iconic and intimate Blues venue many, many times. Always a pleasure to see some of the best musicians around (local and worldwide) performing here.

St
Review №50

The wife and I went to see Sugar Ray Rayford which was a wonderful show but the items we ordered to eat they were sold out of... the Southern Chicken and shrimp corn fritters, the choices left was very salty (catfish nuggets)... but the show and the service were amazing we had a wonderful time other than that and it was my wifes birthday and the young lady brought her a small dessert which was very nice...

Ap
Review №51

The entertainment was great. The food was great - I had the hot wings and they were delicious. Plenty of room and not crowded like most live music restaurants. Friendly service.

Ji
Review №52

A small club in a basement. Atmosphere is just what youd imagine in a small blues club. It was not an acoustic show last night, but a fun blues experience and great food. I had the Jambalaya, just in time for Mardi Gras!

Su
Review №53

Atmosphere was great, food was okay, not the best cajun we have had...... Although the biscuits were awesome! The band for the night was so so. What was not okay was our server. He only had two other tables and got my order completely wrong. Plus he hardly made eye contact with us, never smiled, and was not to be found for quite some time when we had to ask the other server for water twice!

Ia
Review №54

Swanky, but not too posh nor snobby.Yummy food, NOLA-themed.Clientele tends to be conservative and well-dressed, yet lively and fun.The quality of live music is very professional, and yet, downhome.Its an international Blues venue, with acts ranging from national treasures to the highly-celebrated regional talent.A must go for travelers, a cherished outlet for locals, and a mark of prestige for local musicians. Its where youll find the best Blues acts as they come through town.

Fa
Review №55

A venue which really focuses on the music. All seats face the musicians, and the food is pretty good too. Menu specialises in Southern comfort food, so get your fix here when you have a craving for biscuits and jambalaya. Musicians vary each night and you can count on them to bring in quality acts every time.

Jo
Review №56

Very friendly and professional staff. Quick service. Great acoustics.

Ma
Review №57

Nice place for live music and pretty good dinner food.Its not a large venue so you are close to the band no matter where you sit.There is usually 2 shows one at 7pm and a second show at 9:30pm.The first show is usually full depending on the Band.Public transportation is best parking is a real hassel.You are in the heart of the City.

Ja
Review №58

One of the better places we visited in San Francisco. Excellent table service. Terrific artists each night when we visited in Sept 2017

Li
Review №59

Food was great and the music was epic!

Br
Review №60

Fun venue to hear live music. Very intimate atmosphere.

yv
Review №61

Great place to eat and listen to some live blues! Food was excellent! Will definitely come back

Ed
Review №62

Food was actually quite good. Definitely a bar type atmosphere but we got out before the blues band started.

Mi
Review №63

Fantastic Lucky Peterson. Great venue. Friendly staff. My food was good, the spinach salad was not so hot.

Si
Review №64

A place that really fosters creativity and expression. One of the best clubs in the bay!

Ca
Review №65

Love the music venue with some really fabulous musicians. Food could be much better but after a few drinks and dancing, who cares?

Sh
Review №66

Would LOVE to see another show....awesome

Lo
Review №67

Many years of going to this venue. It remains a hidden gem! From local bands to some heavy hitters. It is always entertaining experience. The best!!

D.
Review №68

Good sound great service and unpretentious

Em
Review №69

Great music. Terrible service. Outrageously overpriced. $96 for a table for 4, you HAVE To have a reservation to go in, even if the place is dead. On top of that, its a $20 cover charge. Not sure if the servers and bartenders just hate their job, or generally hate their lives. Table service was alright but not friendly and the bartender - very tall guy - absolutely RUDE and made terrible drinks. Food isnt worth the price so eat dinner before you go. MUSIC WAS TOP NOTCH THOUGH, at least my $116 goes to supporting fantastic bands. We dont intend on going back ever.

Am
Review №70

Im so glad others had rated this place so highly, because without that I never would have tried it. We loved it! Our hotel was right up the street and normally you have to go out pretty far in the city to find something this amazing. They charge a cover but its worth it because the bands were fantastic both times we went. Drinks were creative, staff was wonderful and the Southern comfort food was everything it should have been!

Mi
Review №71

This was a first for me. Ive wanted to go in the past but did not have the time. I like the space, not to big or small. Doesnt matter where you sit as long as your there to enjoy the musicians and not have long conversations and interrupt others folks listening pleasure. I pay to go listen to the featured band :D

Ze
Review №72

GREAT TIME ! My wife and I came here when we were visiting San Francisco. Being a blues fan I was hoping to catch some good stuff while we were in town. We had dinner with my wifes son and his girl while we sat back and enjoyed Nitecry play some funky blues. It was a fun time !

Gi
Review №73

Fave venue. Great food, great service, fantastic music

Ch
Review №74

I I had a blast this a good time for my 60th birthday I am I enjoy The Ballot or the full outdaughtered waitress and service and everything everything was just fabulous thank you

Ka
Review №75

That rare combination of great music great food great service, kelly our waitress was superb, will definitely be back !

ko
Review №76

Do not visit this tourist trap. $40 to get into the venue. On top of that its $25 per entree. Beers are $8 and mixed drinks start at $12. I ordered the fried chicken with mashed potatoes and my wife had the jambalaya. Both tasted and looked like they were frozen. We didnt even get ice cubes with our water! They must not run the AC to save money, it was hot in the building. The music was good but I would go someplace else.

Tr
Review №77

Old 70-80s vibe, which is OK... not OK was the poor sound form the PA. The band playing was quite good, but drums were not micd up, and the sound system is poor quality. When a place exists simply to play music, it should invest in at least a good sound system, if not a great one. Disappointing.

jo
Review №78

This place is for suckers. I just paid $45 to watch some privileged high school kid find himself on stage. The lead singer is muddy, formulaic, and controlling. Before he drags the audience through his stylistic whims, he needs to master one style so it succeeds in the goal of entertainment. Tempo comes from the drummer else you get what I saw tonight. A drummer tripping over himself to follow the irregular and unintentional push-pull of a self preoccupied lead.The house itself is a scam. The drinks are watery and 2x priced. The food is cooked from frozen and undersized. 3-mac and cheese sticks are $12. The dish is over half flour and they still didnt give decent portions. It couldnt have been more than 30 cents in food.

Gr
Review №79

Great blues music, the food is expensive, we ordered fried asparagus for $13 Got 5 pieces . Theres a dinner show and a late night show, pick the Late Night show. It gets very hot in there doesnt seem like they want to turn on the air conditioner.

Mi
Review №80

Excellent Show. Great venue and service!

Cr
Review №81

Old school Southern food.Great music.A true delight

Je
Review №82

We were visiting from Alberta Canada on our first visit to San Francisco and Biscuits and Blues did not dissapoint. My first time at a Blues Club, great atmosphere and awesome music by Alvon.

Pi
Review №83

Great venue, wish there were more vegan snacks

Ro
Review №84

Saw Sugaray Rayford. Incredible show with great energy. This is a sweet blues club. If you desire to support the Blues come to this icon at least 2-3 Xs per year. Food is wonderful. Chicken to die for. Gumbo like yo mama made it (if yo mama made it). And of course, biscuits like youve never tasted! Great music, great food, great venue!

Ra
Review №85

The band was great! Its a little hard to order and eat food during the show (plus its super pricey), so Id recommend eating elsewhere. But definitely come here for the music.

vi
Review №86

Great music venue for the blues lovers!

Di
Review №87

After a dinner and a short play we still had a little energy left in us. I asked Google if there was any live music near me and Biscuits and Blues popped up. We bought the tickets on my phone and voila! We were treated to a great show and it was a delightful surprise. The collard greens were delicious too!

Ge
Review №88

One of my favorite places in the city, good music, good food, good vibes

fr
Review №89

Its a comfortable smaller venue for outstanding dinner shows. Weve seen some great musicians here.

St
Review №90

Love this place. Booth and table seats. A little strange at first because its downstairs, but go with it...youll enjoy.

Jo
Review №91

Best blues venue ever great food too

Mi
Review №92

Great venue. Intimate for a restaurant fun club. No bad seats. Tasty food though a bit expensive. Ive already made repeat reservations.

Ja
Review №93

One of the best blues joints yet. I looked this place up before leaving NZ on our holiday. The place was 5 mins walk from our hotel on Bush Street. Great table service. Even got a photo with the singer. Excellent place to buy momentos as well

Ro
Review №94

Great Blues and food to die for. And we saw ELVIN BISHOP with his band, which included my friend WILLIE! It was my birthday gift.

An
Review №95

Everytime we go to San Francisco we go to the club. Encountered always good quality artists. Food fabulous. Staff efficient and always friendly. Cant wait to go back.

Sh
Review №96

I really enjoy coming and hearing the bands that play here! Sooo much fun! The food is GREAT!

do
Review №97

Good music, Good atmosphere, Good food! A little pricey but the food was good... Would have given this place 5 stars but our server had an attitude. .

De
Review №98

Good music good atmosphere, but not the best neighborhood.

Ka
Review №99

Very cool supper club venue, they serve with early show. Great variety of musicians and food is good too!

Em
Review №100

I loved loved LOVED biscuits & blues. The location was easy to get to and wasnt in a terrible location of the tenderloin. The artist was very entertaining and I didnt mind the cover. The staff was by far the deciding factor for me. I requested a drink not on the menu, and with it being so loud I appreciated that he had me write down my negroni and gin preference. You know what, it was a great negroni too! I liked the food, I mean dont get mad if you dislike the Mac n cheese egg rolls, it is exactly as you ordered.

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  • Address:401 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94102, United States
  • Site:http://www.biscuitsandblues.com/
  • Phone:+1 415-292-2583
Categories
  • Blues club
  • Bar
  • Live music venue
  • Cocktail bar
  • Creole restaurant
  • Jazz club
  • Live music bar
  • Lounge
  • Night club
  • Southern restaurant (US)
Working hours
  • Monday:6–11pm
  • Tuesday:5:30–11:30pm
  • Wednesday:5–11pm
  • Thursday:5:30–10:30pm
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:6–11pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:Yes
Amenities
  • Bar on site:Yes
  • Restaurant:Yes
  • Toilets:Yes
Crowd
  • Family friendly:Yes
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