This is a great place we stumbled upon as we were looking for some jazz music. Our server Josey was friendly and attentive. We weren’t too hungry so we ordered a burger to split. The burger was delicious. Music was awesome. Cool decor, friendly staff, happening place. We’ll definitely be back.

AMAZING PLACE. Atmosphere and vibe is so cool. Fancy but not over the top. The musicians downstairs had absolutely unreal talent. Food is top quality, bar and table service is great. If you’re in the area be sure to make time to stop by here especially if there’s live music. You’ll leave with a big smile.

A super cool spot with great live music. Weve been 4-5 times. Be sure to make reservations, head downstairs and step right in to an underground jazz vibe right out of the 1930s. Great cocktails and a limited, but tasty menu. We were just grazing, so we split a New York steak - it was just perfect.

Great spot on an unassuming corner in the Tenderloin. Host was most accommodating, despite us not having a reservation. The basement performance space was unique and well laid out. Wait staff was very friendly and also accommodating. Late night food was good; I recommend the popcorn and cheese plate. Finally, the music was wonderful, this was a special place for Jazz in the city.

This restaurant/bar/venue is great for a night out in the city. However, you will need to make reservations and a food minimum of $30 per person. It has a long history as a long standing jazz bar. The main bar is located on the top floor where you will wait until you are seated. Downstairs is the stage where you listen to a live jazz band and order food. The food is delicious!

Great entertainment and drinks. Such a beautiful jazz club.

Its so nice to have a spot that has amazingly good live jazz in San Francisco. Its filled with people who appreciate this music and theres table service and the food is good. Its a great spot for hanging out with friends or an intimate evening. Ill definitely be back as often as possible.

I liked the club it is a good set and I always love reverb on bottom line clubs . The band was ok, smooth with a twist of funk, food is a little overpriced if not asked the entire course menu. I suggest to go for the chef’s course menu of planning dinner there. Food is good , dont get me wrong just a little above the tab.

After my third time visiting this venue, I was very disappointed this last time. It was my birthday. The music was disappointing, but my 3 star review actually comes from the table service. We made reservations and had food and drinks. Our waitress was polite, and even though she told us several times it was her first night working there, I expected better. Not very attentive. Since we werent enjoying the music, we asked for the check before the music set was over. The first bill she handed to us was for the table next to us. We let her know, and she gave us another bill. The next was our bill, but there were several items on the bill we didnt order. We told her of this mistake. She gave us a third bill, and it was correct, so we finally paid for it. Afterwards, we checked our credit card statements, and somehow our credit card was charged for 2 separate bills that same evening from Black Cat. The first charge was for $94.76 and the second was for $99.92. Now we need to fight with our credit card carrier to have this sorted. Very disappointing birthday experience.

Visited this place on our trip to San Francisco and it didn’t disappoint. The ambiance and music by The NYC Allstars topped it off.

This was a great place. Very trendy, cool jazz club. Go downstairs to see the band and listen to the music. Its recommended you make a reservation. The room is cozy, but you can still get a good view. The service here is pretty good too. Staff is helpful and friendly. The only knock would be the location is in the Tenderloin, but taking a ride share will make it safer.

The best Club there is! Great feel to it, beautifully fitted out and very friendly!!

Had a great time here. Has an authentic mid-century Jazz club atmosphere. Great service and pretty good food. The house band belted out some great improvisational music while we ate.It IS in the tenderloin, so Id recommend a Lyft or Uber to drop you off at the door.

Very cool jazz club with Noir ambiance and great sound system.The bar upstairs is open without need to reserve.Downstairs seating requires paid reservation / cover with minimum food/drink before 930 (read fine print to avoid surprises).But you wont be disappointed, its a great intimate venue downstairs with attentive staff, good food and libations.Its a first go to every time we need a night out while passing through SF.

Excellent curation of aesthetic, music, decor, and food.Prices are a bit steep but you get a good experience.I suggest sitting in the back to hear music and conversation in balance.Space is a bit tight but worth the intimacy.BE HERE

Another great intimate jazz spot. This place has love acts downstairs on the weekend which is great, but it is super tight down there, especially if you sit at the bar, and there is a cover typically for most acts, even to sit at the bar, of $20+ dollars, and that doesnt include a drink. I go here for certain acts but prefer the cover free nature of Mr. Tipples more.

Heard a great band from Detroit in the Downstairs venue. Nice intimate space. Awesome seating. Attentive service. The steak salad was wonderful. If ever in San Fran again this is a place to which I would return.

Very nice food and wine menu + great drinks. The place is charming and the band playing when we went there was outstanding! I’ll definitely go back next time I’m in SanFran

One of the best spots in the music if you love live music and cocktails. The music is always great and it’s got a very cool basement vibe. If you just want to be away from the music, you can always stay upstairs away from the music and have more lively convos with friends.

Delicious!! Is an understatement!! Food was blissful! Like a party on a plate! The atmosphere was relaxing and the music was great! The staff was very friendly, attentive and fun!! All around an magnificent experience!

Awesome place, food and vibe is AMAZING!! There was a $20 each cover changer the night my husband and I went because of Sami Stevens and the Man I Love was playing, however the music was so bomb it was totally worth it! Would go again and if you have the chance to go please do! One of the best nights ever!Note: Were not from the area so we took an Uber there and back to our hotel. If youre not from the area I would do the same since theres quite a bit of homeless people on the streets at night but dont be discouraged. It was safe and it was a great night!

Such a great time!!! The scene was quality and the music surpassed our expectations. Miko was phenomenal! He went out of his way to make our evening outstanding. Would definitely go back!

Thanks to Jessica the bartender downstairs I was able to enjoy very good drinks and also a delicious olive oil cake.She very attentive, prices were very reasonable, and all recommendations were on point. This experience would have been different if it was someone else Im sure.**The hostess wasnt the nicest person as she was rude when I tried opening the door not realizing they werent open.Other than that the popcorn was delicious, Im thinking of coming here on a date or with friends to enjoy more of the jazz music downstairs. This is definitely a hidden gem in the tenderloin.

3.5 stars. Cool jazz based club, in a dumpy area.two floors, bottom floor has live jazz band playing and a bar.top floor is bar area only.you can hear the music from upstairs as well though. Dark ambience, but a cool vibe. This place is located in a dumpy area though. You may not feel too safe as you park and walk to this location. Drinks are ok, but nothing special.local jazz band plays there a lot, didnt see any name acts listed on the calendar. The house band was ok though, mixing it up with jazz, singing and some funk/hip hop vibes. Cool place if you want to change it up.

Jazz was great. Food was great. Cool atmosphere. Good deals price-wise. Not much else to ask for.

Really had a blast in this great modern Jazz room. The staff and sound were terrific (as were the wine and truffle popcorn).They were happy to seat me and my party of five front and center [The Jonah Levine Collective 06.JUN.2018] and we had a ball!It all came at a [not-crazy] cost, which works, since there was no cover and the music was worth far more than I put out!Please check this place out! I drove up from Venice for the weekend and plan to do the same again, soon!

Easy to find. Good music! Live bands and good drinks...will be back to try the food...

Love this place! Great date night if you don’t mind not talking. :)

Amazing music and atmosphere. :-)

Great club to hear live music. Tamir was awesome, haunting songs still in my head.

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Must come here to listen to live music. Its amazingly classy. A little pricey, but nothing crazy, especially for San Fransisco and especially for the location and music!

Great spot for music. Food is delicious and unique. Drinks are tasty and creative

We stopped in for appetizers and cocktails before a musical at the Golden Gate Theater. The food and drinks were perfect in a fun speakeasy atmosphere. Well be back.

Grrat bands and nice ambiance, consumptions a bit o. the high end but good and service ok. Good crowds.

The club, band and ambience were great! The drinks and food could be better!

The music they played this Sunday evening was ok but was to my taste going too much towards funk. Not that bad, but not jazzy enough to my taste. The down stairs bar personnel enjoyed filling the dish washer every 10 minutes with just a few glasses, and with the loud noise it made, it didnt contribute positively to my experience. Perhaps this just wasnt the best day to go there

Nice place for a date or special occasion. I strongly suggest making reservations as it gets pretty busy. I made reservations for 845 PM on a Saturday, but didnt get our table until 9 PM. Be ready to spend about $250. The food is full of flavor, and drinks are pricey though.

Cover is worth it. Awesome downstairs venue. Great cocktails. Highly recommend. In a shady part of town but the music/vibe is authentic and worth it. Saw Wayne Tucker’s band tonight.

Great ambience, great food, good cocktails and excellent music. Top class jazz club!

One of the absolute best night spots in SF! Terrific music, amazing food and wonderful staff - I highly recommend to all.

I came here once before and the service was decent and the jazz was excellent. However I returned recently, sat at the bar, and waited about 15 minutes at the for any service. The bartender seem to be purposely ignoring us, did not so much to say hello or that he would be with us soon. Eventually I felt like I should get his attention and I told him that we were ready to order, and he gave an incredibly snide and demeaning remark, explaining how he will basically get to us when he gets to us, and how basically there were like 10 people in front of us, even though he had made about 2 drinks in the time we were waiting; he was moving incredibly slowly. I additionally overheard another customer who was complaining that he had not received his drink yet. This guy was clearly having a bad day (or maybe was on drugs?) and was taking out on customers. Really upsetting, because the music there can be really good, but I cannot recommend this location after this upsetting encounter. We immediately left and will not be returning.

Music was smooth. Ate before I arrived so not sure about food. Looked decent

Awesome venue! Great spot to visit if you are visiting SF

Cool bar with basement jazz club. Really perfect vibe.

Its a very nice jazz club. Cool ambiance and I thoroughly enjoyed Irvine Hall Sax Powerhouse. Melanie Charles has my heart

Fun place to have a nice cocktail and listen to some jazz! The bartender even made me a custom cocktail :)

Love this place! Amazing atmosphere!!

Amazing artists performing here. Loved it.

Great service and food. I had the fried chicken and it was very good. Jazz was excellent.

The place has a nice look but wasnt playing the music advertised. Also, Im not cheap but the glass of wine I had for $18 it was a 26$ bottle and it so tasted like it. The place has potential but wasnt cutting it on my night that I went.

My new favorite spot for live jazz. An intimate setting featuring live music, tasty cocktails, and good food.I love the atmosphere here - laid back yet special, attention on the music, but great service all the same.Trout & caviar toast - 2 stars. Topped with egg salad and a microscopic piece of smoked trout, plus three little caviar eggs. Unfortunate, especially given the price tag.Lamb meatballs - 4 stars. The flavors were on point despite the crumbly texture of the meat, and I liked the depth of both flavor and texture added by the chickpeas, fresh grapes, and cucumber yogurt.Mussels with chorizo - 4 stars. Served in a hearty and delicious creamy broth with a couple pieces of toasted bread. Healthy sized portion.Cheese plate - 4 stars. Three really different types of cheese, served with a few baguette slices, honeyed pine nuts, and honeyed... currants? Cherries? Craisins? They were fun. The cheeses were varied in terms of softness, potency, etc. and it was a lot of food for two people to share.Ill definitely be back!

Worst service Ive had at a restaurant of this supposed quality. Waiter got in a shouting match with our birthday girl when she tried to order out of turn. His reasoning was that if he wrote anything down out of order that doling out the apps/entrees would turn into an auction. What? About a third of the entrees arrived 20 minutes before the remaining ones (except the one that never arrived and we asked to cancel). And the waiter could not have cared any less. No apology, no effort or even offer to remedy the lack of an entree. Same with the missing dessert. Drinks took over 15 minutes every time. Inexcusable for someone only working a couple tables.

All good vibes. Best musicians. Great cocktails. Ill be back.

Service was impeccable. Food was delicious and music was top notch. Overall, super experience and wed come back again.

Nice place over all. It is a bar for the most part that has a small stage in the basement with live music. The drinks are about the price you expect from a place in San Francisco and the price to see live music is about the same. Over all if you are looking for live music its a nice place to visit.

Great music, amazing staff, drinks are incredible!

Took a chance on this place, based on good reviews. Exactly what a jazz supper club should be. Great ambience and top notch jazz. Food was good but not brilliant. Service could be patchy depending on who it was.On our visit there were 3 sets - we were booked on the early one. This means you have a show for 60-90 minutes while you eat, then you give up the table. Maybe 2 hours total, which is fine.

Black Cat is always such a joy. They get really amazing jazz musicians both known and up-and-coming, even underground artists that you wouldnt otherwise get to hear. This particular trip there was a prodigy jazz pianist from New York who comes into town just a few days/year, and just to play at Black Cat.My partner and I have been coming for years. Birthdays, Valentines day, theyve been a very very excellent and exciting venue. We look forward to many more!! Keep it up!

Authentic old-school feel to this basement jazz club. Food is expensive for what it is, but the music & vibe was great. I had a stellar time & will return.

Wonderful place for great food and music. Loved it. I will be a regular. Great music and staff.

A real gem for tourists to San Francisco. We were fortunate to snag a reservation on the day. The quality of the musicians, atmosphere and eclectic menu were the highlights for our party of 2. A bit pricey hence the 4 star rating

Interesting spot. Easy to find, upstairs (upstairs is really street level) has a good feel to it, not bad, good amount of seating, large bar. You can hear the music from downstairs, which might be a better options because the space downstairs is awkwardly laid out. If youre not at the small tables between the bar and stage, dont expect much of a view. Fortunately, you dont need to see musicians to appreciate their sound. Cocktails are very good and the duck fat fries are unbelievable.

This is one of my favorite clubs in the City. The ambiance is intimate, tasteful and friendly. Its a romantic place to bring a date and equally perfect for a night out with close friends. The jazz bands cover a wide array of styles and the gigs change each weekend. If you dont want to talk over the music, you can hang out in the bar upstairs and enjoy a cocktail. The act in the downstairs portion of the club is piped upstairs so everyone can hear it. Its sometimes hard to get a table downstairs so if you really want to catch a performance, its best to check their website and reserve early. Me, I just sweet-talk the hostess and usually get lucky with a table!

Swanky little place to post up for a drink.

Great live music, atmosphere, delicious bites and drinks..

Friendly vibe, great music and tasty cocktails for the adventurous

I got a chance to talk to Freddy , he is one of the great person with extensive knowledge about music history , I’m really glad to meet him

A multitude of great live jazz acts here.

Tamir Glenberg was a great experience! Food is good as well.

Real cool atmosphere. Very close to the artists on and cool people. Bartending and servers are attentive and helpful. Wish there was Scotch on the menu

They’ve got a pretty great Happy Hour upstairs, and you can still even hear the performers from downstairs. No reservation required (usually).

Very delicious food while listening to live jazz in a cozy environment.

Chill at the bar upstairs or watch a good show at a table downstairs. Or both. Its a PCP. (Pretty cool place.)

One of the best jazz bars in the bay area. It has 2 levels. In the first level, from where you enter, you can just sit at the bar and even watch the jazz shows going on in the level below on a screen for free. To visit the level below, theres a ticket costing $25 or so. Its a cozy place and music is nice. You cant buy cocktails involving smoke in the bottom level.

Best Jazz Club in SF

Great ambiance, dingy neighbourhood, tired jazz band the night we were in. Great food.

Fancy drinks at a swanky club with great jazz.

1. Ambiance very mystic and jazzy. There are two floors, the one downstairs has a stage where artists perform live music.2. The food is amazing, the truffle popcorn is bomb, definitely take that to share! All the other dishes that we had were very tasty!3. The cocktails are very good, the menu on the upper floor has more variety!4. The music gets pretty loud, so once it starts you cant really talk to the person across unless you shout in their ears (but thats how most live music bars are!)5. There is a cover charge of $20 per person. It is an something to experience as a couple or with a small group of friends!6. Enjoy

Lots of fun, great drinks and bar snacks. Only thing was we came to talk and catch up and it was a little too loud for that, so make sure you check what kind of show they have for the night.

AMAZING food, cocktails, and live music. Jason was incredibly nice in confirming our reservation over the phone! Kat gave great recommendations for food; highlights were the tuna tartare, kale Caesar, pork belly, and gumbo. Everything was DIVINE, we just wolfed it all down. We’ll be back for sure!!

Great atmosphere, efficient and helpful staff, rad venue, and phenomenal music. If it was in a different area I would go all the time.

Great food and cocktails. They could get more comfortable chairs and bar stools but over all a cool place to listen to music.

Dual level jazz club in the loin? Yes, please. This is possibly one of the most beautifully styled spaces I have ever seen in SF. Service is taken to a new level here, this place is as well run as it is beautiful.Ive yet to dine here, but I am greatly looking forward to it. And, Ive already seen Adam Theis playing here, so you can be assured they are serious about the jazz.

Relaxing atmosphere, bartenders know their stuff.

Lovley place with nice jazz live music!

The tabletops were sticky from spilled alcohol and the speakers upstairs were too loud. The staff was friendly and the atmosphere was great.

Look up the live music list (or dont), make a reservation down stairs, and just enjoy the night.Drinks and food are great, cover charge included on bill. Lose yourself in what makes the community really wonderful.

Awesome jazz club. Book early if you want a seat near the nightly live jazz

SO glad my co worker told me about this place! Amazing food and awesome Jazz ! Great vibe all around. Will be back for sure.

Very cozy venue with great beer options served by attentive and friendly staff. The modest cover charge was worth it for the live music. Was in town a few days and couldnt get in a second night due to a private party. Only downside is when you leave late at night the night of the living dead feel out on the streets.

Amazing place great food and music!

One of my favorite restaurants in SF. The food is excellent and the jazz is an added bonus. The best addition to the TL in years.

Great eatery and jazz club. We had a fantastic experience with both acts and our food, recommendations by the waiter, were a culinary treat.The drink and dessert menu was also very impressive.I would recommend Black Cat with couples or just a fun and different night out in the city.Looking forward to going back!

Good ambiance, good sound man, food is a bit pricey. Location is not amazing, take a Uber or Lyft there.

As a musician I have to say this venue just has one of the coolest vibes for jazz/funk in the city. Its got incredible sound, an amazingly kind staff, and just a very cool vibe overall. I saw Butcher Brown here last week and I had just found out my guitar was stolen a few minutes earlier from my studio and they even offered to let me in for free to make me feel better (which I turned down because I want the money to go to the band).But seriously you can tell the people here deeply care about the music, not just the bar, food, or drinks. Really great spot if youre looking to unwind, go on a date, and chill out in an old school meets new school jazz club in the city.

At first I was a little weary of booking a reservation because of the mixed reviews but I’m here to assure you, this place is incredible! To the servers, the music, and the overall vibe of the restaurant, it was a top notch evening.My wife and I had plans to enjoy a nice night out in the city and are always willing to try new restaurants. We took a chance on Black Cat and they really delivered. We enjoyed the music so much we had to shack hands with the members of the Black Cat band. Then there were the servers. Our first server was great, my wife and I totally clicked with him, but then ended up chatting more with a server by the name of Carlos. He blew us away. Next thing we know we are being helped by him and there were no hard feelings by our first server. You can tell everyone gets along with each other very well that works there.Our only regret is that we didn’t have more time there. We easily spent 2.5 hours in the restaurant being blown away by the music and servers. The only reason we left when we did was because we had plans later that evening. We can’t wait to come back soon to bring friends along!

Great atmosphere!! Amazing LIVE jazz!!! Bomb cocktails and staff!

Amazing decor. Fabulous Drinks. Crackheads Outside.Yeap. Not a typo. . . I clearly wrote CRACKHEAD. This bar is beautiful. I mean GORGEOUS! Especially because I remember when it was a run down corner store that sold questionable individual cigarettes and Pad Thai. They poured some money and love into restoring this building and it shows. I feel cool just sitting in this bar. Its dark. Its trendy. Its hip and ITS PERFECT for a first date. Be sure to check out the space downstairs. The lighting makes everyone look beautiful. Girls dont forget your highlighter if youre going to this bar! Four stars because the neighborhood is not the best BUT its changing. Just be careful at night - I am serious. Not kidding on this point.

Ive been to great jazz clubs coast to coast and this ranks among the top. Always top talent, great vibe and unforgettable cocktails.