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.

I've had Biscuits & Blues bookmarked for a long time, and I finally came here last Saturday night…read morewith my man. I randomly saw an ad on Instagram for Lavay Smith & Red Hot Skillet Lickers. They looked & sounded really swanky so I was intrigued. I'm glad that someone took a photo of the parking details on here so we parked at that garage. Upon walking into the place, I asked the front desk person about the parking, and he gave me the parking discount stub so we were able to just pay $10 for parking at that garage. We tried to find street parking, but it was impossible. The place looks swanky. The stairs were adorn with little blue lights and flowers, which was lovely. The room downstairs was dimly lit with each table having a touch lamp with 3 levels of brightness. The restrooms were individual gender neutral stall rooms with a sink area. When I walked into the restroom area, this guy just walked out of a stall, and he just smiled at me then walked out into the room without washing his hands!!! I later noticed him, and I pointed him out to my boyfriend. Lol... He was the trombone player of the band. Lol.. We ordered the following items: - Golden Hour Spritz - pretty refreshing & bright - Louisiana Lemonade - also refreshing & sweet - Biscuits - pretty yummy, I liked the butter - Jambalaya - pretty tasty - Shrimp & Grits - cheesy and tasty - Peach & Blueberry Cobbler - too much blueberry and not enough peach; this was okay Service... It was mixed. Our server didn't bring us waters that we told her when we were ordering. We had to flag someone down for waters. She didn't come by to check on us or refill out waters. They're pretty quick at clearing plates when we finish them. Then when the check came, they tried to charge us for posters...? We didn't get any posters. Wtf... weird. We told her about it, and she apologized and removed it. Nonetheless... We still have an enjoyable evening listening to live music with the lovely jazz band. We weren't a fan of the trumpet player as it was too loud and shrill sounding.

The venue was nice. Front ticket guy with the curly hair was…read moredelightful. Tia Caroll was amazing as was the band accompanying her. The guitar player was Hella shredding! And the band was tight. Service was abysmal - Andrew was the main problem. We still tipped nicely as it seemd like the place may pool tips and we wanted to not allow the bad service we got from Andrew to affect the other people that were working. The food wasn't really great either and the drinks were mediocre. Very cheap sysco mass produced junk food. We ordered: Espresso martini-- watery with a huge amount of whipping cream---noooo! Biscuit-- cold, crunchy, undercooked-- I am not sure how they achieved this combo, but they did. Shrimp and grits--- bland as hell. Cream and shrimp over firm grits. Not good. Catfish nuggets-- these were okay- the jalapeno tarter was nice. Sweet potato fries-- were good. Not crispy or hot. We were hungry so we didn't mind. Our main server was Andrew-- a few others also were helping too. They were much nicer. Andrew seemed to be on an entirely different plane of understanding what hospitality is. Can't confirm, but he seemed like he was of an " enhanced" nature. All sped up and not really interested in working...irritated and agitated at us. Our drinks and food got mixed up and delivered to the wrong tables. He dropped of the credit card for the table next to us. When the table asked, Where's our check, he snapped that he dropped it off-- that's when we noticed that it was sitting on our table and handed to the people next to us. He was rude, held my sister's drink by the rim while dropping it off doing a weird back armed spin... never asked how anything was. My sister had to wipe the rim with a napkin before drinking-- but got grossed out and ordered a different drink. We were there for the second show and apparently they ran out of the macaroni croquettes. Andrew with ZERO finesse just states, were out of the macaroni -- you want something else? I said what do you have? He acted all put out when I asked for a menu. I was also asking what the joint had because they were out of food by the second show. We had light appetizers elsewhere thinking that we would have dinner at the show-- super disappointed with the food. If the band wasn't so amazing I would have gotten up and left due to the lack of hospitality and manners. Great venue, the sound and acoustics are fabulous. We had a comfortable side booth and were super happy with our seating location. I would go back for the music. But not for the food or service.

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.

The music beckoned is from across the street!! We followed it to The Saloon and were delighted!…read moreStrolled in, were greeted by the bartender, ordered $5 gin and tonics and proceeded to listen to Highwater Blues and make new friends! A fun stop!

Music was great and the service was rude in the best way- hahahaha. Just make sure to pay in cash…read moreand follow their rules.

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

Mr Tipples is a favorite date spot for my boyfriend and I!…read more The music is always fresh and fun and often the musicians even tell jokes! Dim sum is suuuuper yummy but beware - the drinks are STRONG Make sure to reserve a spot in advance because the room is almost always full!

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.

Such an interesting RIDICULOUSLY OVERPRICED adventure…read more Outside location: Horrible! Homeless, junkies... whatever Inside location: let the fleecing begin! -$50 per person for the table reservation ($100) . No problem - there was a note saying $20 per head min. Order. No problem But in reality.... eventhough we ordered 2 prefix dinners, which should have covered the minimum... on the final bill additional $32 added for fees ($8,8 +16)...Humm... so this 80 minute adventure cost me $220 ($20 was tip I left). The gouging was so bad I would have left 1 star. Left 2 stars -because the space itself is nice... (minus the fact that you are packed in like sardines. I felt couple in front of us was literally at the same table ‍, they weren't that's just how close the tables were placed. For more context... we were 3 tables back from stage, but I could clearly see every drop of sweat on the perfomers face). - good sound system (very loud) -food was good.... actually felt the food was the highlight of the evening. - service was ok, but not noteworthy. Side note: eventhough most of the crowd was mature in age.... there is no elevator and the stairs are not well lit. Seems like a bad recipe for falls, but on this evening no emergencies. ‍ .....‍‍‍ describes the evening

If you love live jazz, whiskey, and bourbon - Dawn Club is it. We accidentally showed up an hour…read morebefore things really got going and were wondering if they were even open. I'm so glad we decided to stick around because it meant we scored the best seats in the house for the live jazz performance! Within the hour, the place completely filled up, and people were struggling to find a seat. If you want a good view of the band, get there early! The drinks were fantastic, especially if you're a bourbon or whiskey fan. The atmosphere is dark, moody, and romantic - perfect for a date night. We stumbled upon this spot by chance, and it ended up being one of my favorite surprises of this trip.

Came here for a jazz night date with my boyfriend…read more Good: - The staff were the best part! super nice and fun and we got 2 cocktails and a great seat with a free reservation - The jazz was good and you could still somewhat chat during it - Very fancy Gatsby vibes inside Bad: - We came early so there wasn't any music for the first hour Overall this place was a good date spot and not too packed on the Friday night we came.

Radio Gatsby brought life to our Microsoft corporate event!…read moreI hired Radio Gatsby for a Microsoft corporate mixer we hosted at The Dawn Club in downtown San Francisco, and they were absolutely phenomenal. The venue has a speakeasy vibe, so I requested jazz and they delivered it perfectly. Before the event they sent over an entire book of songs to choose from, and I picked a few I liked and left the rest up to them based on my direction. It was perfect. Their versatility and ability to read the room really stood out. Noam was fantastic to work with leading up to the event. Everything was seamless, professional, and handled with care. The band showed up early with great vibes and positive energy, and they immediately helped set the tone while I focused on final setup. They brought life to the happy hour. Everyone loved them and they were a huge part of what made the event such a success. I highly recommend Radio Gatsby and will absolutely hire them again for future events!

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!

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

First visit to the SFJazz Center SF, CA. Large lobby with floor to ceiling glass windows, bar,…read morefriendly staff scanned tickets, astonished to locate free street meter parking adjacent to building- with 2 parking apps. SF No Parking signage times are an infamous math equation. Wonderful stage first row seating. However, a large piano blocked the full stage in front of my section. The ticket didn't mention obstructed views. It was a fabulous performance by "The Carnegie Hall National Youth Orchestra Jazz, a remarkable ensemble, made up of the greatest young jazz musicians in the country who travel the world as cultural ambassadors, bringing the ever-youthful spirit of the music to audiences worldwide. For this exclusive performance and first Bay Area appearance, the band was joined by GRAMMY-winning vocalist, composer, and 2017 NEA Jazz Master Dee Dee Bridgewater. Under the direction of trumpeter, Kris Johnson, the ensemble performed repertoire spanning classic works and contemporary compositions, including an arrangement by NYO Jazz and SFJAZZ High School All-Star alum Skylar Tang!" A Night of Excellence!

I love SF Jazz! Went to a performance featuring the National Youth Jazz Orchestra with Dee Dee…read moreBridgewater and it was an amazing performance. SF Jazz, as a venue, is fantastic. There's not a bad seat in the whole house. I actually love sitting in the back row of the balcony and that's where I purchased my seats, but when I got there, they had changed my seats to an area somewhat closer to the stage. The seat was still amazing with a great view of the stage, but I missed my back row! I think it was meant as an upgrade, so all I can do is appreciate it. I will definitely return for more performances.