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Black Cat

Jazz and Blues Venue and Bistro

Tenderloin, San Francisco

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Black Cat

8.1^/10

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Ranked #7 for live jazz in San Francisco
"upstairs to get $8 gin martinis"(6 Tips)
"A wonderful spot for an evening of cocktails and live jazz."(3 Tips)
"Great downstairs bar and lounge to watch the music."(2 Tips)
"Great cocktail menu, live music at a great price."(7 Tips)

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Matthew ScottAugust 26, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Amazing drinks, awesome three-piece Jazz band every night and food is served past midnight!
Kinjil MathurSeptember 14, 2016
It may look empty upstairs, but don't be fooled. The downstairs bar is reminiscent of a 1920s speakeasy in Paris and is popping off.
Shali NguyenApril 10, 2017
Make a reservation! The food was pretty good and the jazz vibes are fun. It's possible to get a table in a corner and half your group may not see any jazz. Bar service upstairs is very slow when busy.
EaterMay 23, 2017
There are bites of food (deviled eggs, smoked rainbow trout mousse) starting at $2 and select beer, wine, a Wet Aviation Martini, and a Wet High West Manhattan for $8 each. Read more
EaterJuly 18, 2017
The Tenderloin is having a classy moment, with the opening of this supper club. The stylish new spot offers a hip upstairs dining and drinking room, and a rarefied jazz club down below. Read more
Candace VillanuevaFebruary 10, 2017
Drinks are great. Live music on Tuesdays and it's amazing! Great downstairs bar and lounge to watch the music. Tries the oysters which were great. Can't wait to go back and try everything else.
Gsus S.S.May 27, 2019
What a place! Nice decorated basement with top shows of great jazz performers...our experience I have to say, superb. Friendly staff, not many food options.
Chris MessinaOctober 1, 2018
HH: Daily 5:30-7:30pm; Sit upstairs to get $8 gin martinis, Manhattans, and select wines by the glass, as well as $2 oysters, $3 smoked trout and caviar toast, $3 popcorn, and $4 house-cut fries.
Leigh AtkinsonDecember 13, 2016
Decent food, great atmosphere, good service. An enjoyable night, although be seriously careful when arriving and leaving this place. The area is very rough.
Chris MessinaOctober 11, 2016
Great ambiance and interior design, expensive and not too interesting bar menu and food options though. Portions are tiny.
Maru RegalziFebruary 10, 2017
The food is good, the music is great but is always crowded so you need to make a reservation weeks in advance. It's not a place for large groups as they don't have enough space nor big tables.
Seth ForesterFebruary 25, 2017
The Chef. She's got a creative menu, and the late night jazz is always a wonderful surprise. Expect nothing. Be wowed.
Ana Clare SmithFebruary 9, 2017
The truffle mac and cheese is perfectly balanced, brussel sprout salad is also not to be missed.
Ms HeleneJuly 20, 2018
Reliably good singers & musicians.
Jay de CJanuary 21, 2017
Superb intimate venue. A wonderful spot for an evening of cocktails and live jazz.
MariMarch 6, 2017
Make a reservation for downstairs and listen to live jazz.
Srikanth RajuJanuary 12, 2017
Skip upstairs and head straight down. Let those awesome drinks and music hit you hard. Jazz revival right here!
Megan McDowellMarch 26, 2017
Great music, drinks, even more memorable service. Very good experience.
Ana Clare SmithJanuary 16, 2017
Great cocktail menu, live music at a great price.
Josh MartinJanuary 12, 2020
Nice vibe, good service, very expensive drinks. I feel like drink quality was significantly better upstairs compared to downstairs.
Ben FloydDecember 31, 2016
Great food, warm service and awesome jazz
Nicholas FullerSeptember 8, 2019
As close to the West Village as you one can get in SF
Taylor LeeJuly 10, 2018
A really cool place for happy hour and jazz music!
Samantha BergMay 16, 2017
Intimate setting for great jazz music
Remy Le BoeufJune 24, 2017
Music, cocktails, and food are great!
Lani MJuly 16, 2018
Cocktails are fun!
Andrew SutherlandJanuary 21, 2018
Great jazz gets the whole audience going
Alyssa GuoFebruary 12, 2017
Took us forever to get seated with a reservation.
Oscar AndersonDecember 11, 2018
Great food and better music
Mike OlmosJanuary 2, 2019
Been here 25+ times
The music, duh!!!
EvadoraFebruary 24, 2017
Happy hour 5:30-7:30
Jeffrey JonesFebruary 1, 2020
Avoid table 87 if you want to see the stage.
Mark CastellaniJune 29, 2017
Extremely rude, overpriced with shady crowd
Kevin GrantSeptember 27, 2018
I haven't been here, but a lot of friends have, so it's probably cool!

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