Keys Jazz Bistro

What a delightful venue. The owners, Simon and Kylie, are pouring everything into making visitors feel comfortable and featuring the excellent musicians properly on stage. The legendary music space is not too big, so everyone feels welcome and some even recognized as regulars. My parents used to come from Carmel in the 1960s to SF to see jazz musicians at the famous El Matador and Vanessi's--which is now the location of this lounge and jazz music venue. Whether you are on a special date or enjoying an evening with friends and want to see and hear accomplished jazz musicians sharing their art in a cozy atmosphere, choose this charming corner of North Beach. There are usually two shows each evening and sometimes three! Check the Keys Jazz informative and useful website! A special thank you to hard-working Jacob who juggles and delivers all the food and drinks orders into the lounge while trying to stay low so as not to disturb the musicians. And also can't say enough praise about Esandra--who makes the drinks!

The entire staff are warm, welcoming and just plain nice. The venue is wonderful, food is excellent and the music was amazing.I noticed that the staff greeted several folks by name - obviously regulars and I see why they frequent this wonderful place.This was my first visit but won't be my last.

I visited on a Saturday night for a private cocktail hour, and it was such a great experience! The service was super friendly and attentive. A highlight for me was when the head of food and service overheard me talking about wanting a Manhattan- it was in front of me before I even asked!The performance area was cozy and intimate. We ordered a few appetizers to share. The Manny's Mexican Cesar salad was fresh and flavorful, and the sausage rolls were perfect for snacking. We didn't order full meals but the meat pies looked really good and seemed like a reasonable portion.Most importantly, the live performance was fantastic and made for a unique Saturday night!

Caught the late show for my bday. Got there early and scored the front row seats. Great atmosphere and so much fun.

I've always wanted to come to this venue because when you go to different jazz events, it's always mentioned by jazz musicians as a place to enjoy jazz.What really stands out are the acoustics which are great.I sat towards the back at the counter and got a great view straight onto the band.Reasonably priced drinks. Especially so for a jazz club.The people who work here are especially friendly and welcoming.Definitely recommended for a pleasant night out listening to some jazz.

Exceptional place to listen to jazz. Great sound system, superb musicians, low key classy ambiance, barren walls so the focus is the music. There's a great food and drink menu, plenty of wine, cocktails, beer, apertives etc and Australian meat pies amongst other nibbles and goodies. The servers come around regularly to check on you. They have a monthly jazz club but we came for an evening and paid $40 each for a show on a Saturday night, will return. Recommend; love me some jazz, and this spot is the vibe.

I found myself with no plans on my birthday so I took myself out for a show here, as I've been wanting to visit for a few months now. Purchasing tickets online was easy, and presuming it's not sold out, you can also buy tickets when you arrive. I wasn't sure how busy it would be so I arrived a little bit into happy hour to grab a bite and relax before the show. The bartender working that night was a treat, super helpful and nice and welcomed everyone in. I will say the lounge reminds me a bit of an office lobby, but it was comfortable and clean which is all that matters. I was seated first and got a great seat up at the front. The room is small but not too small, which I appreciate for a jazz show. I couldn't tell but it felt like a fairly full house when the show started. The owner, who was also helping out at the front, introduced the space and the band which was nice because I had no idea how the club came to be. I wasn't familiar with the band but they were excellent and put on a great set. Things that made me sad: Not sure if it's by design but the show started at 7:30 instead of 7. The food was okay (I had to saw through the tart with my fork). The drinks are DELICIOUS and also truly more than I would spend on a regular night out (signature drinks average $20) but there is no drink minimum so that's good. With that said, I'll absolutely return and would recommend it to anyone who is looking to enjoy an excellent jazz show in a beautiful room.

The prices are great here and they have some legendary performers. I was surprised they have coffee here. The coffees really good. I love the Cajun vibe. I haven't tried the entrees here but the desserts are really good. I love the gelato. I like the lighting in this place.

The food was great and we loved the fun cocktail menu. The service was fantastic and we really enjoyed the folks there from the moment we entered. The venue was a delightful space and great seating options.

Step into a world-class gem where passion meets precision. Nestled in the heart of San Francisco's vibrant North Beach, this establishment echoes the energy of the roaring '20s, channeling the spirit of the historic Barbary Coast. Nightly performances by local jazz legends fill the air, while specialty cocktails and mouthwatering meat pies await. Exceptional service and hospitality transport you to a bygone era, where every visit feels like a step back in time, yet forward in unforgettable experiences. Come for the music, stay for the magic.