Eats : Biscuits and Blues
Eats : Biscuits and Blues
About Biscuits and Blues
A Southern-style restaurant in the heart of Northern California’s biggest metropolis, Biscuits and Blues may be a bit of a dichotomy, but it’s also the city’s top spot for live blues EVERY DAMN NIGHT, SON!
Giant colorful paintings, photographs of renowned musicians, and a big neon “Blues” sign adorn the entryway, while a staircase leads down to a room shrouded in darkness apart from the stage, where both local and bigger-name touring acts deliver their gritty brand of music.
Customers who pony up for a meal enjoy the best seats in front of the low stage – not to mention the fat plates of jambalaya, baby back ribs, and brisket – while larger groups of blues lovers take over the booths lining the sides of the room.
Luckily, thanks to the venue’s open layout and intimate size, even the budget-minded college kids and European tourists sipping ice water and nursing beers in back don’t miss much.
The blues club is not the only reason crowds flock to B&B, however – there’s also the upstairs Union Room, a dining space featuring the same menu and just as much blues paraphernalia, as well as a lineup of lesser known acts in a variety of genres that perform throughout the week.
For anyone wishing to escape the fast-paced SF jungle in favor of a place where best friends steal wives, dogs die young, and momma don’t love you no more, it doesn’t get any better than Biscuits and Blues.
Biscuits and Blues Review By Courtney M. : Aliso Viejo, CA
I am a huge fan of live blues music, so I knew we had to come visit Biscuits & Blues on a recent trip to San Francisco. We paid for show tickets ($20), and came early for dinner. Service here is sloooow. We were probably sitting for 10-15 minutes before anyone came by, but once they did, things picked up. Another thing I thought was weird was we were seated near the back, even though we were paying for the dinner + the show. People who came later just for the show were seated closer. I probably could have asked for better seats, I just thought it was odd.
I ordered the chicken and sausage jambalaya, which was good and not overly spicy. My husband ordered the fried chicken, and I was very jealous because EVERYTHING on his plate was perfection! Perfectly breaded chicken, great mashed potatoes and slaw, perfectly seasoned gravy.
On to the show! The band that was there our night was FANTASTIC! They showcased the band members just as much, if not more, than the singer. They were all fantastic - nothing as cool as seeing a guy wail on a trombone, and then pick up a mike and start singing! The show ended too soon.
We'll definitely be back!
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Address 401 Mason St. San Francisco, CA 94102 | Phone (415) 292-2583
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