You can find this lively but humble place by it's blue neon sign lit one block west of Union Square . 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. read more

See all

There are no official Blues bars back at home in LA, so I knew I needed to make a trip to Biscuits and Blues during my work trip up to SF. It was a great little start to my solo date night in the city. Arrived a bit early for my 7:30pm reservation and the place was super cute and intimate. After a little bit of menu looking, I decided on a few drinks and dinner. I cant remember the first drink I had, but that doesnt matter because the Mai Tai I had was excellent! I asked to make their virgin mai tai not so virgin and it was creamy and delicious. For food, I was shocked at how much I enjoyed the brisket. It was paired perfectly with mashed potatoes and green beans that were crispy and great. Music was great as well! I wish it was a little more lively in there, but its Wednesday in a big city, so ill have to come back on a weekend. All in all, a great little start to my night of live music,next time in SF and in the mood for some blues, Ill be right here. read more

Biscuits & Blues - Peppered Beef Brisket - Jazz & Blues Near Me - San Francisco, California

Enjoyed a new orleans jazz party with Gunhild Carling and her family of musicians this past Saturday. I've seen her perform live at least three times now, at various locations, and her shows never disappoint. Biscuits & Blues was an ideal venue for her performance, an intimate environment, great sound and lighting on stage, and an awesome crowd, a full house, but it didn't feel claustrophobic in the lower level lounge. A nice setup with lovely art and decor to set the mood, starting from the lobby upstairs on street level. Service was friendly and professional, our food was delayed (took a little over 30 minutes), but staff was apologetic. Got the shrimp and grits, grilled salmon fillet, and buttermilk biscuits. All of the items were delish, cooked just right and freshly made, even if the serving sizes were small. The drinks, king sazerac and louisiana lemonade, were tasty too, and the wait for this was not as long. Parking is difficult in the area, but I saw a sign posted on the wall in the lounge, noting they have a special deal with the Mason/O'Farrell parking garage, $10 for three hours, or $15 for 5 hours (see my attached photo for instructions). read more

See all

Amazing space! Felt like we were in La La Land the movie. Great ticket prices, good food, nice fast service and staff. Good sound system. Highly recommend! read more

Biscuits & Blues - Jazz & Blues Near Me - San Francisco, California

They're back!!! Post covid... Music was great, food was ok, mocktail was enjoyable. But special thanks to the servers.... it wasn't full and the service was exceptional! Service was so good... noteworthy...multiple people worked the table... makes you want to overlook the food. The calamari was nice and airy. Nice evening. ... warm appreciation, Sharine read more

Biscuits & Blues has been around for THIRTY years in Union Square. It's well-known as a Blues venue, and you have the chance of seeing some amazing artists come through. The restaurant is underground and lit up with a bright blue bar. The space is intimate, and the acts sometime walk right up to you. I always love a good dinner and entertainment venue in one. The food was great. We had ceviche, gumbo, and of course, BISCUITS. They were so flaky and delicious, especially slathered with the accompanying honey butter. I was also surprised to see they had a wide cocktail and NA selection. Service was very attentive - there is a two-drink minimum after all. Great place for a date night! read more

The food was a decent you don't get enough for the amount of money that you pay the biscuits were awful I could not believe that it was named biscuits and blues. Tina the host rushed us. The ambiance was pleasant. I didn't like the ideal that we paid over $300 for our food, and told us that we has to pay another $40 for the show,this should be against the law. Mind you we were eating as the show came on. This is highway robbery. They should be ashamed of their self. I was celebrating my birthday and I was totally disappointed. As much as I like biscuits, I would never buy them again. There were 4 of us and we all didn't like the overcharged biscuits. I will not give this place another try, I should be reimbursed!!! read more

Food service is quick and my drink never ran dry. Fantastic southern food ( get the fried chicken) . Been to a couple shows and each time the artists put on a great show. So glad to have found this gem. Great place to take company and enjoy what makes this city so magical. read more

See all

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

Improperly made drink. How difficult is a margarita anyway? Sweet potato fries are the de facto fries. What if I don't like sweet potatoes? Some forewarning would have been appreciated. Was that honey butter with my biscuits? It tasted like sugared butter. A good spicy chicken sandwich. Not a very appealing menu. We ordered a slice of key lime pie to go. It looked so good in the picture. We got home and opened it, only to find some other kind of pie. What a disappointment! The lone musician seemed adept on the keys ok. But he kept referring to his tip hat. read more

Biscuits and Blues is the best! Great music, tasty food, attentive staff and distinct drinks! Love this place! Can't wait for the B&B Fan Club! I want the t-shirt, decoder ring and commemorative mugs. read more

Biscuits & Blues - Biscuits and Blues cocktail 'Earls Soulshine' - Jazz & Blues Near Me - San Francisco, California

The performance was great if I could have watched the musicians. Staff weren't too helpful considering the hefty price tag for the ticket. The environment was great and ultimately the only reason we stayed. read more

Biscuits & Blues - A corner view - super bummed to have this experience. - Jazz & Blues Near Me - San Francisco, California

One of my favorite venues in the world, B&B always delivers a great nightclub experience. Over many years, we have been introduced to some terrific bands and always enjoy the southern cuisine and vibe. So glad they are back! read more

The service is not that great and I believes it's due to the lack of staffing. Food took forever to come out, we ordered at the begging and my sister didn't get her plate until 10min before the show was over. The drinks were horrible we ordered margaritas and a lemon drop. They tasted like lime juice, no alcohol. However the blues show was pretty good. That's why I gave the extra star. read more

Decent prices, small , quaint and no matter what it's like you're part of the show because of how close the stage is . The earl Thomas show was great . The sound quality was excellent. read more

We are SF locals, but this was our first time here. Speakeasy vibe. We really enjoyed this place. Ryan was our host. He was always checking on us. Entertainment was great. Loved the music. Food was delicious. Highly recommend this place. read more

See all

Our first time at Biscuits and Blues and we were very impressed. We went mainly to see the Anthony Paule band. He puts on a great show. The food was very good and the biscuits were great. They have a good wine selection. We didn't try any cocktails. We will go back again. read more

I was expecting very little entertainment venue inside the basement club with $40 cover charge for Blues band. But, when we sat down to sparsely attended club at the far corner of the big basement restaurant and bar, we were pleasantly surprised by the professional Blues Band with above average performance by the singer, lead guitarist, bassist and drummer as well as the conductor/pianist. The initial drinks were watered down and weak but the second set of cocktails were totally different from the first. We were all blown away by the concert and the proficiency of the musicians overall. The sweet potato and garlic toasted asparagus and their famous biscuits with honey butter spread were all decent. I have to say that the band was pretty good. They played nonstop for two hours. The lady was truly amazing blues singer who also sang some of her original songs that were very good. Nice gem. I hope that they will have more audiences in the future. read more

See all

We used to go to B&Bs quite often before they closed. We went last night. I am wondering if they were having staffing issues. We got there 40 minutes early, ordered a drink as soon as we got there. Took over 30 minutes, looked like the bartender could have used some help. There were 4 of us for dinner. It took about 45 min to get 2 Caesar salads for dinner . I ordered a Caesar salad with chicken. I had 3 small pieces of chicken. The pulled pork sandwich and fried chicken for the other 2 people came about 20 minutes later. It's a great venue with good music. I will definitely try it again. read more

The entertainment was great! They all knew our names and wanted to take pictures with us. Great food too! read more

Biscuits & Blues - The comedian, my husband and myself. - Jazz & Blues Near Me - San Francisco, California

The food, ambiance, music and service were magnificent, and I will definitely be coming back on a regular basis.

The male bartender with a hat and mustache ripped me & my partner off, told us both our drinks were $9 then charged us $11 & $13 dollars. When I took the issue to the bartender he said, "I didn't know you had a budget," and called us cheapskates, telling us the drinks varied in price despite telling us before charge both drinks were $9. One drink was a non-draft beer that he said should be $9 at most, other was a vodka drink which I was told was also $9, and not only did it have no vodka but like I said they overcharged me. Not to mention, IT IS ILLEGAL to charge without informed consent. I would not come here, food is fine, however you will likely be overcharged. Everything here is overpriced. Incredibly disrespectful bartender, but all other staff was very nice and tried to help me out with the faulty transaction. Music here is always great though read more

Biscuits and Blues is an outstanding addition to San Francisco experiences! My husband and I had so much fun! The music is incredible especially for blues fans. The whole audience was into it. The delicious food matches the ambiance well- small dishes with a Southern flair. Friendly, competent staff. Even the band members were chatty with us! Highly recommend. read more

After having been closed for several years, I was over the moon to hear that Biscuits and Blues was open again. On top of that, one of my favorite performers was on stage for my birthday weekend, Earl Thomas! And, with this being a big birthday event (my 50th), the stars were aligned for the perfect way to celebrate this special occasion! As I remember, the food and drinks were great! Between the whole table, we ordered almost every single appetizer and kept the drinks flowing! Shout out to the great staff who kept running back and forth to our table with food and drink. And Earl Thomas always puts on a great show! Last night was such a good time! If you're looking for an old-fashioned blues club that's down in a dark basement, then Biscuits & Blues is the spot! I recommend this place to everyone I talk to about things to do in San Francisco. If you're looking for something fun to do, definitely check out this blues club in the City. read more

Great venue for jazz/blues. Stopped in for a Lavay Smith show. The band was top notch. Had appetizers, drinks and dinner plates (southern fried chicken and pepper brisket). Excellent faire. Andrew was our server, very efficient and nice. So glad live music is back at B&B. read more

Ambiance great, performer great. However, their food is incredibly subpar and overpriced (30$ per dish). The biscuits were served to us cold and underbaked! I would expect them to live up to their name of Biscuit & Blues a little more, as these definitely felt like they were not housemade. Drinks were alright; nothing special. Service is limited as you are sitting for a show; they do not come around often which is understandable. read more

I'm so glad they are back! Biscuits and Blues always have the best acts! I have seen some of the best live shows of life in this club! The staff are very accommodating, and the hospitality is top-notch! read more

Biscuits & Blues - Jazz & Blues Near Me - San Francisco, California

I was so happy to know this place reopened!! I remembered how amazing the food was and of course the music!! We just attended 7/20. The band was legit fire!! The food was unfortunately, terrible. The biscuits had a bad aftertaste and the texture was off. The honey butter didn't taste well either. The shrimp & grits were undercooked and didn't taste well. And the shrimp appetizer they gave were so tiny for 12 for $30! The kitchen needs to care about the quality of food they are putting out! Ryan the server was very nice read more

This is a very intimate venue for top performers. Great menu too. Easy parking. Don't miss it ! read more

Food was decent. Service was great. And can't beat having dinner with great live music. The venue was setup well, but I must say the crowd was a bit dull. With blues and jazz, I expected more energy in the room. Music was great even. Not sure what held the room down. It was empty enough that a few tables could have moved to the side tonight spire dancing. That might have helped. Will definitely return even still. read more

We were thrilled with the venue being reopened and it looking so nice,The food was excellent,cocktails,wine,biscuits to die for,shrimp/ grits jumbalaya and key lime pie..Saw our beloved coldblood.lydia pense and they were great Will be back.Nice to meet Tina as well.. read more

Wow! I have to make this place a once a month visit. Had a blast! There was a Korean band the night we went and they were insanely talented. We enjoyed the music and the whole vibe of the place was great. What a great place for an amazing evening. read more

Saw the show Saturday. Everything is new Best blues in SF Chris Cain was good. Try the gumbo read more

Biscuits & Blues - Jazz & Blues Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place has killer sound and decent food and drinks too. We went on a Saturday, so entry was pricey at $35 but it was quite empty - Maybe a lower entry would bring in more people. The music was f'n amazing and had one of the best live guitarists (Chris Tofield) I've heard play at a local pub. read more

I am so glad to have such a great blues club back in action! Best damn basement club I've been to in recent years! Dark and sultry. Almost a speakeasy vibe. Saw Shane Dwight last night and everything and everyone was/were fantastic! Staff is SUPER nice, food was great, and the cocktails were extremely well done! Thank you all!!! read more

This place is so cool! The vibes were on point! We seen a live jazz band and had cocktails and then ate dinner. Band was so good. Cocktails got the job done! And the food was delicious! We got the Mac and cheese and shrimp skillet for apps, soooo good! Also tried the jambalaya and the catfish, which also were really good. I would come back and I highly recommend for a fun date night! read more

I had catfish nuggets everything was à la carte and for the money they should throw french fries in how much does french fries cost the cost to live in this high for the consumer but we continue to try to patronize these places. Can you meet us halfway? Your prices are high your portions are small. You can add french fries for a little nothing or biscuits just suggestion. There's many options places to go you're entertainment is good but let us enjoy our food as well. The ambience is cool. The service is cool but I'm big on being fair. We come to your establishment we act decent we pay the price that you ask, but can you meet us halfway through fries or something or biscuits in. read more

The premier Blues venue and San Francisco and some of the nicest folks I've ever known great food great location great music

food over priced catfish nuggets was catfish strips southern cuisine food it was not they need to reomove that from the name 2 drinks the pulled pork sandwich looked like a kids sandwich read more

I'm so happy Biscuits & Blues has reopened! We saw Earl Thomas last night, and the service was excellent. Food was good (Biscuits used to be better). I'm glad they kept the vibe they had from the past. read more