Mr Tipple's Recording Studio

One of my all time fave SF jazz spots. Not only do they have an amazing rotation of musicians, but the vibe is on point, as well as the food, cocktails and service. I want to give a special shout out to Jessica and Chelan; excellent top notch service, friendly, helpful... overall lovely humans, and Mr Tipple's is blessed to have them there. Tonight we saw Marianne Solivan and her trio, while enjoying the bar's specialty miso old fashioned (to die for), and many plates of small bites plus their salmon plate (divine). This is an ideal date night location, and a great opportunity to dress up a little, though not necessary, but who doesn't love a reason to get a lil snazzy. It's such a chic atmosphere. Whomever designed the place put so much attention to detail, from the back lit panel walls to the custom fabric drapes, even the bathroom. What an amazing night out. Highly recommend. Will continue to return, and I highly recommend you do too.

Mr Tipple's Recording Studio is like a hidden gem of a date night spot!If you love specialty cocktails, dim sum, and live jazz, this is your jam. I think they normally have a cover charge (was $15 the night I went). You don't need a reservation unless you want a guaranteed up-close-to-the-stage table. If you don't have a reservation, you might only get bar seats which are not bad at all.Since I'm an Old Fashioned cocktail lover, I went with the "A Couple of Miso-Maple Old Fashioneds." It comes pre-mixed in a bottle that contains enough for two people and you can't just order this drink for one. The beverage itself was not bad but I probably wouldn't get again especially since they're charging a lot for pre-made stuff (i.e. not even mixing it in front of you).I'm taking off a star since they charge gratuity automatically on everything including the cover charge.Still, I'd come back, especially if there was an artist I was interested in seeing!

I came here for date night and wow this was such an awesome experience! We got the $20 pp best in the house seats and the $45pp tasting menu for SF restaurant week. Good: - The experience was just so well curated the moment you enter the door! It feels like you've just entered into a different universe, the place has a very speakeasy vibe, and dimly lit.- The artist playing had their birthday the same day! So it was fun to see them having fun while playing with their band- The food from The Fat Cat was amazing - the quality and the variety was great - the bao was amazing and so well proportioned, the short rib entree had a ton of flavor and crispy rice was so good. The dessert was amazing too - my favorite was the egg waffle with the ice cream. The sampler dim sum dish was so unique too - They have no alcohol CBD drinks! Haven't seen that yet in the city. Bad: - It does take some time to flag down the waiters since it's hard to see inside and we had to flag them down ourselves most of the time. - You can't talk during the set if you're sitting up front - it's way too loud and you also need to bring ear plugs Overall enjoyed this experience and getting to experience live jazz for the first time! I'd come again.

Pricey. We spent about $90 for 2 of us including the entry fee. But the music was good and we enjoyed the crispy vegan pot stickers. The rest of the food was okay. I recommend eating first and going for the show and a beer. Cocktails are expensive here, even without alcohol, which I found a bit ridiculous. The staff was very friendly even though they were busy. They let us stay late because there were no reservations after us.

Mr. Tipples embodies another era, and if you're lucky enough to imbibe, be ready to listen! Hand crafted cocktails, lovely wines, and piping hot dim sum. The jazz is titillating and classic to the form. Tip your waiters and musicians handsomely. This place is the real deal with an ambiance of the 1920s.

Mr. Tipple's is incredible. My husband developed an interest in jazz a couple years ago, so a jazz club night out has always been on the list of things to do, but never got around to it. Until.... One day... when my TikTok showed me a video of a date night in SF at Mr. Tipple's and I was instantly sold. You book your reservations on OpenTable - choose your preferred seating section, pay, and wait for the big night to come. Located close to the Bill Graham Auditorium, parking on the streets can be somewhat tough during the night but there are parking garages around. We were lucky to swoop an open slot across the street.The vibe of the place was perfect for date night - the servers came by and spoke quietly to not disturb the music, the food came out quick and warm from the kitchen, and all in all it was a great night.I'd highly recommend if jazz and dumplings are your vibe.

Tucked away near the ballet and symphony, we love to come here before a show. The musicians are wonderful and the bar and dining area is small so you feel like you are sitting in someone's living room. Food is limited but the gluten free and vegan options are quite good - a tofu clay pot rice is great as is the crispy potstickers. Cocktails are always excellent. Staff is efficient and low key. We highly recommend it.

This jazz bar is an absolute gem! We ordered the pork and shrimp soup Mai, pork and spinach chili wontons, and finished off with a mochi waffle paired with earl grey ice cream. The food was delicious, and the cocktails were top-notch.But what really set the experience apart was the vibe. The ambience was amazing--intimate, yet lively, with an electric energy from the jazz band. You could feel the passion in the music, and it created the perfect backdrop for a fun night out or a romantic date. If you're looking for a great spot with excellent food, killer cocktails, and a fantastic live jazz experience, this is it!

Nice upscale jazz bar. Drinks were phenomenal and would like to come back for their food next time.

I went here for date night and it was a nice relaxing and romantic evening. For cocktails we ordered the Espresseado. The food/Dim sum was decent (6.5-7/10). I love that the servers were discreet and made sure not to interrupt or make too much noise during the live performance.On the night I visited though some items on the menu were not available for whatever reason. Not sure why? Maybe it was a one time thing? The only con I had was where we were seated. It was in the corner by the entrance so whenever someone opened the door it would be a bit noisy and it would throw off the ambience a bit. Other than that, this place is great. I know they have a rotating lineup for the performers so I will definitely be back later on and reserve other seats.