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Cafe Van Kleef
Neighborhood: Uptown

1621 Telegraph Ave
Oakland, CA 94620

Tsada K. writes: I give props to the VK for being a venue classy enough for Karen N.'s FABULOUS Cleavage Night breast cancer fundraiser (Yay, Karen!), while having an atmosphere laid back enough for Adrienne G. to be able to hump my leg upon meeting me without anyone…

Archbishop's Mansion
Neighborhood: Western Addition/NOPA

1000 Fulton St
San Francisco, CA 94117

Ed to the M. writes: What the hell is an Archibishop? Is that like, the dude with the pope-looking hat? And what does an Archbishop have to do with the Cardinal guy? Agh, organized religion makes me so confusED.

Anyways, this place is HELLA cute. HELLA. The rooms are…

Empire Plush Room
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

940 Sutter St
Inside York Hotel
San Francisco, CA 94109

Peter M. writes: People often think I'm gay. I suppose its because I'm secure enough to go to gay bars or sing a tune or two at Martuni's from time to time but I like the ladies. I'll often work the "I've never kissed a girl before angle" followed with "I've never…

Savvy Cellar Wine Bar & Wine Shop

2048 Broadway St
Redwood City, CA 94063

Brad P. writes: The Mrs. and I had a sitter for the kiddos on the Sunday of Labor Day weekend, and I was looking for a place to take her for a quick bite before heading to the movies. I went to Yelp (duh) and was about to browse my list of places I've bookmarked on…

Club Deluxe
Neighborhood: Haight-Ashbury

1511 Haight Street
San Francisco, CA 94117

Drue C. writes: Cliche-
1. A trite or overused expression or idea
2. A person or character whose behavior is predictable or superficial

Normally I am not a huge fan of cliches. However, sometimes two wrongs DO make a right and at the end of the day a woman's got to do…

Dogpatch Saloon
Neighborhood: Potrero Hill, Dogpatch

2496 3rd St
San Francisco, CA 94107

Drue C. writes: The lovely Laura D and I strolled in here on our way home form the football game last night. I seriously contemplated just staying until the next morning when Just for You opened for breakfast but there is this pesky little thing known as last call…

Bistro Yoffi
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

2231 Chestnut Street
San Francisco, CA 94123

Wendy K. writes: The backyard patio of this place is tre cool. We had it all to ourselves (although we did get in trouble with the waitress for seating ourselves. Had she not been such a bezatch, I might have been inclined to give this place 5 stars based on the…

San Francisco Performances
Neighborhood: Union Square, Nob Hill

500 Sutter Street
Suite 710
San Francisco, CA 94102

m A n I k. writes: SF Performances brought a stunning 3-day run of the Stephen Petronio Company to the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. Simply choosing the YBCA as their venue earns multiple stars off the bat. There wasn't a bad seat in the house, and the theater had…

Boom Boom Room
Neighborhood: Japantown, Pacific Heights

1601 Fillmore Street
San Francisco, CA 94115

Jaime L. writes: Despite the fact that its name implies you'd be getting some action, the only action I got here was the crazy ingestion of booze to withstand the beatings from the mosh pit at the Ministry concert.

It was relatively quiet here, nice way to start the…

Yoshi's
Neighborhood: Jack London Square

510 Embarcadero W
Oakland, CA 94607

laura b. writes: yoshi's has the distinct identity of being the second* place where an older black man in a fedora (complete with feather) and crisp white suit told me i am, "the finest white girl he's ever seen." now, had i not been with someone else at the time, i…

Bing Crosby's Restaurant & Piano Bar

1342 Broadway Plaza
Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Miz Tam T. writes: *3.5 stars*

Had lunch here with my friend April. I was amazed at the ambiance when we walked in as it truly reminded me of the old school type of steak house/restaurant from my childhood like Durant's and The Brown Derby. The colors alone are inviting…

Rassela's Jazz Club & Restaurant
Neighborhood: Western Addition/NOPA

1534 Fillmore St
San Francisco, CA 94115

Starla D. writes: Undecided on a place to meet my dining companion, I just said "Meet me around Fillmore and Geary." I parked my car a few blocks away and started walking.
Four ghetto thugs, three crack heads, two donated cigarettes, and a partridge in a pear tree…

B Street and Vine

320 S B St
San Mateo, CA 94401

Bryan K. writes: I wasn't gonna review this place. Like everyone said, how many times can you say the bruschetta is good?

Well it is good (surprise). But which one? There is a 4 sampler platter that you can pick from a bevy of choices. I was slow picking so I got…

Kelly's of Alameda

1313 Park St
Alameda, CA 94501

Rose Q. writes: This place is fantastic. Owned and run by a top notch jazz musician, Kelly's delivers the goods. Great jazz every time I've gone - about a half dozen times. Everyone is friendly, and they have open jam sessions on Weds and Sundays (I think). You…

Puerto Alegre
Neighborhood: Mission

546 Valencia St
San Francisco, CA 94110

Gregor G. writes: The food here is fine. Nothing to write home about, but decent. The margaritas are better than the grub -- noteworthy, even. My main issue was with the schizophrenic service. We got approached often throughout our meal by different servers and…

Jupiter
Neighborhood: Downtown Berkeley

2181 Shattuck Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94704

Kristina R. writes: First, I have to say I haven't been to Jupiter in a while.

But the last time I did, I came up to the door and the dude there stopped me and asked for I.D. He looked familiar, so I said, "HEY! You were in my writing group at State, right? How ARE…

Jazzschool
Neighborhood: Downtown Berkeley

2087 Addison St
Berkeley, CA 94704

Toni M. writes: This is a great place to hear music. It has an intimacy that reminds me of the late, lamented Maybeck Recital Hall, although the architecture is quite different. The concert hall is in the basement of the building and there are windows high on the…

Kenkoy's Grill

24973 Santa Clara St
Hayward, CA 94544

Krystel B. writes: Appalled by its contemporary chic decor, I was instantly mortified for walking in with old stained sweats and a hoodie (my daily attire). I was totally not expecting this place to look THAT nice!

Disgusting as I looked, the service still treated me…

Savanna Jazz
Neighborhood: Mission

2937 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94110

Mitch A. writes: I went here on a Wednesday night when they have swing lessons. I took the lesson and it was a lot of fun. Great way to meet people and everyone dances with each other after. Beginners are always welcome it seems and the instructors (Nathan and the…

The View
Neighborhood: Union Square, SOMA

55 Fourth Street
San Francisco Marriott Hotel
San Francisco, CA 94103

Ed to the M. writes: I woke up last night covered in sweat because it was a particularly balmy San Francisco night, and because I was having a particularly insane "moment" with myself. Get your head out of the gutter, pervies, I think I was having a quarter-life crisis.…

Paragon Bar & Cafe at the Claremont Resort
Neighborhood: Claremont, Oakland Hills

41 Tunnel Rd
Berkeley, CA 94705

Grace K. writes: This is one of those places that you try SO hard to love.... yet you fail. Or is it that they fail you....

The view from this restaurant and patio is priceless. You can see straight ahead into the city of San Francisco. The driving distance from…

Andrew Jaeger's House of Seafood & Jazz - CLOSED
Neighborhood: North Beach/Telegraph Hill

300 Columbus
At Broadway
San Francisco, CA 94133

Mai G. writes: Andrew Jaeger's House of Seafood & Jazz...

One of my dearest girlfriends came to visit from Shreveport, Louisiana, and instructed me, not suggest, we go here. She dined in the one in New Orleans, very recently (after Katrina) and loved the Creole…

Jazz At Pearl's
Neighborhood: North Beach/Telegraph Hill, Nob Hill

256 Columbus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94133

KayJay .. writes: Not that many people will care or do care or have cared about Jazz at Pearl's (evident from the amount of reviews), but since it's been announced that Kim Nalley will be closing it's doors April 23rd (http://blogs.sfweekly....) I thought I should go…

Noir City Film Festival
Neighborhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin

Castro Theatre
429 Castro St
San Francisco, CA 94114

Marsha Z. writes: The annual Noir City event has just closed out its fifth year in San Francisco. After a brief stint at the Balboa, the festival returned to the Castro Theatre.

There truly is no better way to see these classic films than at a historic, single…

Captain Gunnysack and the Fancy Pants

San Francisco, CA 94199

Tiffany M. writes: Seriously one of the best bands in NorCal. I have never been to a show that didn't have people off the street clamoring to join the fun. The songs are upbeat and I dance my (fancy)pants off everytime!

Shanghai 1930

133 Steuart St
San Francisco, CA 94105

Ed to the M. writes: I go in here with a friend, and upon observing the decor, she exclaims "I feel like it's 1930! And I'm in Shanghai!" To which I reply "That's why it's called Shanghai 1930, you dumb ho."

There are murmurings going around the Chink (and non-Chink)…

The Red Room Cocktail Lounge
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

827 Sutter St
San Francisco, CA 94109

Lauren S. writes: Right in the heart of the tender-nob lies this small bar filled with a split personality, a nice cocktail menu (aimed at the ladies of course), and an eclectic mix of seats, barstools and benches. It's not the biggest space, so that's why I think…

Joe's of Lafayette

3707 Mt Diablo Blvd
Lafayette, CA 94549

Zella B. writes: I AM SOOOO SORRY!

I totally screwed up. I got distracted by drunk friends, I had Dr. Phil (not the real Phil) trying to arrange rides for everyone home. At one point I was supposed to drive a Mercedes somewhere and long story short - I forgot to tip…

The Dangerous Martini Quartet

Emeryville, CA 94608

Tracy D. writes: Dangerous Martini is amazing. We booked them to play at a cocktail reception and got so many compliments on our find!

Tre Taylor, the lead singer, has this terrific smoky voice and totally gets the retro jazz ambiance going. The band is…

San Francisco Folk Music Club

885 Clayton St.
San Francisco, CA 94117

Ashley N. writes: I remember coming here as a kid for Folk Sing twice a month. I remember the snacks in the kitchen and groups of free spirits young and old fiddling up a storm in the front room and singing their hearts out in the middle room. I remember being…

Concerts at the Cove

Crab Cove
Alameda, CA 94501

Jen W. writes: Every summer once a month at Crab Cove Beach there is a great FREE concert on Friday night from 7-9pm. Bike Alameda does valet bike parking, there is music (a different band every month), there is food and drink (alcoholic and non). People usually…

Berkeley Jazz Festival
Neighborhood: UC Campus Area

Greek Theatre
Hearst & Gayley Rd
Berkeley, CA 94701

Arlene C. writes: D-e-a-a-o, Daylight come and me want go home...at 80, Belafonte is tireless in his humanitarian efforts as an activist and was the recipient of the first Berkeley Jazz Icon award. And yes, the man graced us with a verse of the song he will eternally…

Old Princeton Landing

460 Capistrano Rd
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

Mike H. writes: Well yes it's a dive, but it's the last dive on the coast and we locals embrace it. The guy who wrote the critical review should most definetaly stay at the HMB Brewing Company and drink their over priced crappy beer with the other tourists. The…

Paragon Restaurant & Bar
Neighborhood: SOMA

701 2nd St
San Francisco, CA 94107

Bernadette E. writes: YUM!
mushroom cigars... seriously these are awesome!!
calamari
paragon burger with blue cheese
potato soup

great service (and i was with a party of 10)

will be back for lunch again when i come back to san fran for work

Anna's Jazz Island
Neighborhood: UC Campus Area, Downtown Berkeley

2120 Allston Wy
Berkeley, CA 94704

Sam S. writes: After reading the other disapproving reviews( though some were hilarious )about Anna's Jazz Island, my wife and I went with another couple last Saturday night to see Faye Carol and her Trio ...
fully expecting :
1) Anna to utterly and completely…

Fanatics
Neighborhood: Bayview/Hunters Point

601 Cesar Chavez
San Francisco, CA 94124

aspasia s. writes: A true hidden gem nestled in some obscure corner of the emerging hood of Bay View Hunter's Point , an oasis in the midst of an industrial neighbordhood: a mega Sports bar, literally situated juxtaposed a shipping port ambience, which reminded me,…

Jazz Bistro At Les Joulins
Neighborhood: Union Square, Civic Center/Tenderloin

44 Ellis Street
San Francisco, CA 94102

SheRat R. writes: I have been coming here for years, actually--probably a couple times every year since about 1999. As a previous reviewer noted, it is a good place to rest after shopping, which is how we discovered it--it's main appeal being that it's rarely overbusy…

Jesso's Seafood Restaurant & Bar
Neighborhood: Old Oakland

901 Washington St
Oakland, CA 94607

Ed U. writes: Does my hair have enough mousse?
How does my purple silk jacket look?
Somebody get me my Fender.
This is like so tubular...http://www.youtube.com...

You know, I wish that I had Jesso's grub
I wish that I had Jesso's grub
Where can I find hush puppies…

Caffe Trieste
Neighborhood: Hayes Valley, SOMA

1667 Market St
San Francisco, CA 94103

maria d. writes: None of the character or charming crankiness of the regulars from the North Beach location (I get a lot of dirty looks there because I am your typical mid twenties girl with an ipod attached to her ears, but I can't help it, I'm married to the…

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