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With clear sound and an intimate setting, Biscuits and Blues is a great spot to see high-quality blues artists (local and touring). In front of the stage, candles are lit atop cocktail tables; booths reside in...
citysearch.com - expert review - 10/09/2006
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good food, great music (amdended 10/13)...
epinions.com - expert review
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great atmosphere, great eclectic mix of food...
restaurantrow.com - expert review
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it might sound like a breakfast joint for rainy days, but it's not...
epinions.com - expert review
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biscuits & blues is a full restaurant, bar and music venue. with the feel of a traditional speakeasy, this san francisco blues club has been providing live music and dinner...7 days a week, for 9 years....
opentable.com - expert review
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Located in the heart of San Francisco's historic Theater District, Biscuits and Blues is a West Coast musical landmark where every seat provides an up-close, live music experience. Our all-ages supper club is...
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4 of 5 stars.
It's more of a 4.5 really, so keep that in mind. I've been here twice now, and it's a good time to be had. The food is very solid, with seriously killer biscuits, calamari that actually has a little…
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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4 of 5 stars.
Had a great time at this place! The music was so much better than expected, and I loved the Southern food. The drinks were good, and we all went over the 2 drink minimum. The cover was also very…
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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5 of 5 stars.
Discovered this place a few months ago, and it's quickly becoming my favorite night out destination. If it were a bit cheaper, I'd be back weekly. I've seen five shows so far, and they were all great -…
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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4 of 5 stars.
if you come here, you will instantly feel hip and cool. the venue is in the basement, aka be careful walking down all those stairs in your cute heels.
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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4 of 5 stars.
Very good restaurant. Since it was only me I sat at the bar and had dinner. Went with peoples ravings on here and got the mac and cheese croquettes and the brisket. Both were fantastic. I would…
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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4 of 5 stars.
I came here with a group of friends and family and it was a pretty good time even without staying for the show. The food was great for me and according to the four people around me from the south it…
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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4 of 5 stars.
I came in to grab a bite with my boss before our 8pm show at the American Conservatory Theater. I was unaware of their 8pm jazz show; I will def not miss it next time. We shared the mac & cheese…
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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5 of 5 stars.
This place was amazing! I took my friend here for his birthday to see Sonny Rhodes. He sang about and hour, great music, very bluesy. the food was a bit expensive but worth it!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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5 of 5 stars.
this place is great!!!! the music was awesome, it took me right back to new orleans and bourbon street. To add to the experience, they have an outstanding top notch restaurant that serves up the best…
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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4 of 5 stars.
This place has serious soul. The Fat Tuesday band always get things going and Edna is a rockin vocalist. Honestly it's on a shady corner but once you get inside its all love and its all good. Try…
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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4 of 5 stars.
Came here over a decade ago and had a romantic dinner with a college friend, after the dinner the restaurant waiters went around and gave every table, red wine and we all sang, "What a Wonderful…
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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5 of 5 stars.
i have tons of calligraphy homework to attack, but i just had to sit down at the computer and rate biscuits & blues because of the fabulous night i had last night. my boyfriend decided to take us to…
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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4 of 5 stars.
This place is sorta overlooked, across the street from Ruby Skye and next door to Jack in the Box, but if you like blues it's a pretty cool place to go. They also serve a full course dinner, ranging…
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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2 of 5 stars.
I have to admit, I was a little disappointed with this place. I don't know if I caught them on a bad night, but the service was not good, the music was subpar and the atmsophere was not so friendly. I…
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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3 of 5 stars.
I would definitely return to B&B as I had a great time. I am giving this three stars because service and the food qualilty have plenty of room for improvement. The service - My biggest complaint by…
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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3 of 5 stars.
As luck would have it, Biscuit & Blues (B&B) is often overlooked as the loud, annoying neighbors overshadow its presence (Slide & Ruby Skye). It's a decent venue (reminds me of a smaller Punch Line in…
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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5 of 5 stars.
I'm not really a blues fan, so I took one for the team. I had a fantastic time! I really enjoy the blues, it made me happy. The place - great location and it's a good place for entertainment if…
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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4 of 5 stars.
I used to go there almost every Tuesday night in 2002 with a girl I really liked. The reason?
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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5 of 5 stars.
besides the fact that i'm not a big fan of driving in downtown San Fran and the PARKING SUCKS! its totally worth the road rage and the occasional near hitting pedestrians b/c they wanna "stroll"…
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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2 of 5 stars.
If I could give it another half star, I would. But it def. does not deserve 3 stars. This was my first time going here and I'm sad to say that I did not leave this place in awe. Food: There are two…
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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3 of 5 stars.
Went with a large group for my boy K's birthday. Did not realize that you pay for one show only but hey, was only $10 on a tuesday night, hang on, is that good or bad, I'm still not sure. First the…
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2007
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The show was amazing and our seats/table was perfect. However, it took about 30 minutes to get a drink and we didn't get our food until the show was over! We had 7 people and they didn't bring out the order...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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3 of 5 stars.
People... please... my minimum funny review number is 17. This means, if I have less than 17 funny votes, I don't write shit until I feel compelled. Slow it down woulda ya? You're making it so I…
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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5 of 5 stars.
I was there with Jennifer G., and agree with her 100% :) The food was fantastic (I had the catfish), so were the cocktails. Try the tea. Really.
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2007
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5 of 5 stars.
I like when I can get two good things for a good price - namely food and music. ( It would be a perfect trifecta if sex was thrown in, but I guess I should be happy with what I can get ). Anyway... I…
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2007
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5 of 5 stars.
Great cocktails! The food was DELICIOUS. Seriously - that is the best fried chicken ever!
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2007
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Biscuits and Blues is the best venue for great live music and food in a simple setting. The food is consistanty good, service is fast and friendly, and the live music is just that...LIVE!
kudzu.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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5 of 5 stars.
Sunday entertainment for $10 cover charge...this place is worth it. Nice atmosphere inside with simple cabaret tables with tea lights that set the mood. Entertainment was amazing and walked out of…
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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4 of 5 stars.
Came here with the gf last night. Kind of a last minute thing but ive been meaning to come out here for a while. Finally arrived and realized that there was a $10 cover charge which i knew nothing…
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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3 of 5 stars.
Decent food overall, but the macaroni croquets are the only thing on the menu that score points for uniqueness. The evening would have been even more enjoyable if we hadn't been required to clear out…
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2007
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2 of 5 stars.
This is my first review. I've been looking up places on Yelp since I moved here 1 year ago and I promised myself that I would never write a bad review because mostly its personal preference. That…
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2007
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4 of 5 stars.
Loved the live music eminating from this place, but I wish it wasn't so "intimate" aka "cramped". I don't mind touching shoulders with strangers if I'm at a concert, but at a restaurant - it's just…
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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4 of 5 stars.
Decent to Butt Rockin' Live blues are played here in a small casual venue. Fabulous Fried Catfish here!!!
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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3 of 5 stars.
Sometimes they have some decent bands/music here and it can be fun with a group of friends who are interested, but all in all, I am not a huge fan. Food is average, drink prices seem to be average for…
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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4 of 5 stars.
Music was simply amazing. I saw the Lloyd Gregory band as well, and it gave me CHILLS. Each member of the band sings (yes, even the drummer!) But about the venue... I walked in expecting to pay $10…
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2007
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5 of 5 stars.
GREAT PLACE! Music is great. I saw/ heard Lloyd Gregory the greatest guitarist perform. His band members all sing and they were all great. I was blown away. The food was delicious. I had fried calamari…
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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2 of 5 stars.
First of all, it was $18 to get in, but the line at the door ran out of singles, so my buddy and I had to "tip" the extra two bills to the house. And we had a two drink minimum. The basement was…
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2007
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4 of 5 stars.
checked out a 10 pm show last night and i had a great time. it's an intimate setting with a chill ambience. Every seat in the house possesses a good view of the stage. I saw Kyla Brox and Baby…
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2007
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I tried this on my last night in SF. Damn! I wish I had know about it a week ago. I went there on the foot of the review above, and was definitely not disappointed. The music was fabulous, and the food...
menupages.com - user review - 05/12/2007
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2 of 5 stars.
This could be a fun place to hang out with friends - the venue is nice. But the band I saw had played for tips on the street just a few weeks prior ... and the singer spent too much time just talking…
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2007
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5 of 5 stars.
some of the best fried chicken i've had in this city... even better that i get to listen to some truly memorable music while I lick my fingers. Mm..
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2007
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4 of 5 stars.
Great venue to take in a blues show. The walls are peppered with signed head-shots of all the musicians that have come through and played, which gives it sort of a San Francisco legitimacy much like…
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2007
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4 of 5 stars.
Love the small venue. and I do mean SMALL. Hey, let's put a restaurant in a basement and oh yeah! let's have crusty-cool blues guys headline. Oh wait, we need a stage. yeah this plywood slapped on…
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2007
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5 of 5 stars.
I give this 5 stars because I had such a great time, had good food, saw an amazing performance that I will not forget, and can't wait to return with my significant other and friends who have not been…
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2007
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4 of 5 stars.
When I was a kid I used to love those fried mozzarella sticks at the family-style restaurants. Nowadays I'd like to think I've outgrown them, but that was until I had the macaroni here, which is…
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2007
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3 of 5 stars.
The appetizer sampler seemed a reasonable offering; yam fries, chicken wings, corn and shrimp fritters, and biscuits. I'm not usually a chicken wings fan (something about the hated sports bar…
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2007
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3 of 5 stars.
Dark basement bar & mediocre but sincere restaurant. This place is run by a Blues Foundation. This is a non-profit operation run for the benefit of the small blues audience & the artists. So prices…
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2007
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3 of 5 stars.
Exactly the right size for a blues club although we were sat next to the speakers (we didn't have a reservation) so were completely deafened. The pulled pork was tolerable, the salad was fresh, the…
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2007
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4 of 5 stars.
Needed a place where 20, 30,40,50 somethings would have a good time and this was it. Most of the people I've talked haven't been here b/c the entry doesn't look very entertaining ( I think it's next…
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2007
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4 of 5 stars.
When I booked the tickets for the show, it included dinner. Upon arrival, the push button popped the door. Thanks. Then the challenge. Dinner is served upstairs, and then the show is in the basement.…
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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4 of 5 stars.
Update: Saw my uncle's new gig, the Shane Dwight Band, here a week ago. Good bluesy rock and still like the venue, too. If you want mellow and some space and choice of seats, go to the early set.…
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2006
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4 of 5 stars.
5 stars for there not really being any bad seats in the house, even without a table reservation. 5 stars for the yam fries and biscuits.
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2006
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4 of 5 stars.
Food was yummy, though their pot roast just doesn't quite equal Blue Jay Cafe. Still good though. The fried chicken also was good, the biscuits were good. The overall brisket meal was…
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2006
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3 of 5 stars.
I came over here after my guy friends couldn't get into Slide across the street. So it was totally impromptu and unexpected. Which sometimes makes for the most honest of impressions. Granted, we…
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2006
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4 of 5 stars.
Great blues club - good munchies, full bar, the music has been fantastic every time I've been there. Easy to get to on BART.
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2006
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3 of 5 stars.
My first time coming here was last night. Got there too late for biscuits but caught some blues. Nice place, wasn't crowded. Decor was cute. The guy performing was alright. Nothing special caught my…
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2006
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3 of 5 stars.
Featured Artist: Johnny Rawls Biscuits & Blues is no ordinary restaurant. The place features Southern cooking and some down home Blues entertainment. Actually, they also feature R&B, some Jazz,…
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2006
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The shows are twice at night, so plan ahead to make the showtimes. Come before and have a starter drink in the top floor lounge. Great views of Mason. Food is OK and drinks are standard - but decor and...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/29/2006
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4 of 5 stars.
Having just left A.C.T. (http://www.yelp.com/biz/vPjEGzDJNWvCqehmwcXxnw?hrid=Q8PQvZsnYR5X_Vm_huroAQ), my friend and I decided to get a drink... I had always wanted to come to Biscuits & Blues. I love…
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2006
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3 of 5 stars.
I came here tonight for my friend's birthday dinner and this place definitely warrants coming here for a different kind of SF dining experience. This place is basically a blues night club that offers…
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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Ok, we had heard about this guy back in the day.... and here he was playing at B&B ~ awesome night, the man can seriously play that guitar!!! And what a voice... I would listen to him alllllllll nighttttttt...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/24/2006
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2 of 5 stars.
I was really excited to hear some good blues, but unfortunately, the night we went, there was a terrible band. I don't recommend the food either. The Peppered Brisket of Beef was really salty, the…
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2006
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3 of 5 stars.
I want to start off by saying that I've only been here once about a week ago. My roommate called me up and said he and some people were going to check out a band playing that night so I joined them.…
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2006
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3 of 5 stars.
OMG!...we did really something bad to this place 8years ago!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2006
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4 of 5 stars.
I'm shocked at the reviews for B&B...maybe I came on an "off" night? My husband & I came at around 6:45 for an 8pm show. We were actually surprised at how "upscaled" it looked. Mind you, we're from…
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2006
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1 of 5 stars.
This review is only for the restaurant upstairs. I went to dinner here with a big group... big mistake... huge.
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2006
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3 of 5 stars.
Good music, strong drinks, good southern food, 2 drink minimum not enforced. I give it 3 stars.
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2006
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4 of 5 stars.
First I thought, Mason finding parking can be a B*tch & having an SUV doesn't help but lo and behold, we found a spot just a block away right away. ^_^ Saw Lavay Smith this past Saturday, she was…
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2006
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I make it a point to stop at least once when I am in town. The food is great, but the music is awesome. No bad seats in the house. I know whenever I go I will have a great time.
menupages.com - user review - 03/12/2006
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3 of 5 stars.
I probably went on an off-night and they were also redoing the kitchen at the time, but it was wholly unimpressive. However, I am told that its good nights. And, yes, it does have a drink minimum.…
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2006
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2 of 5 stars.
I have been here 2 times. The first time was in 2005 after they had just finished remodeling the upstairs part of the restaurant. It was very nice and you could sit at a table overlooking the…
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2006
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This is my favorite place to hear blues in San Francisco--the best touring bands play here. I've been a frequent patron for many years. The club has gone through some changes recently, and has improved service...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/18/2006
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2 of 5 stars.
I brought a couple of friends here on an "all you can eat chicken or fish" night and while things started off great, the night ended on a sour note. So first there was the $5 cover charge. All right,…
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2006
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4 of 5 stars.
The biscuits. Wow. And the live blues from a stage 20 feet away is great. Such great food.
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2005
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4 of 5 stars.
The food has a little be desired, clearly a Southern trend to the menu, little over cooked but had a nice spicy twist. Service was sporadic, but they were great on filling the 2 drink minimum. Alberta…
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2005
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We have seen two shows in the last week at this intimate club with professional service and great fo...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/26/2005
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3 of 5 stars.
5 stars for the music part of the establishment 1 for the restaurant.
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2005
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I went here on a low key Tuesday night. First thing that went wrong was our reservation was lost. No need to worry because we got another table. Then the second and biggest problem of our evening arrived, we...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/27/2005
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1 of 5 stars.
I went last night to watch a friend play and that was the only good thing of the night. We had to wait 15-20 minutes for the waitress to finally take our order of drinks and dessert. This was after…
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2005
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4 of 5 stars.
I'm confused about the reviews on this place. When I head here, i go for three things....the music, the music and the music. I'm giving B B 4 stars as i've been here 4-5 times and the music has…
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2005
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1 of 5 stars.
Let's see. Rude, check. Two drink minimum, check. Thoroughly ordinary food, check. Did I forget anything? Dark basement room without a shred of charm? Check.
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2005
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2 of 5 stars.
Two drink minimum = two stars.
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2005
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3 of 5 stars.
The food is average, but the space is intimate, which is good for live music. It can be a little bit of a tourist joint.
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2005
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3 of 5 stars.
OK, it's not a real juke-joint--you were expecting the Ol' Bucket of Blood in downtown SF? Across the street from Ruby Skye? Not likely. That being said, it's a fairly comfortable spot and pretty…
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2005
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great place, great food, great service, good music. Excellent time to be had by all. Come visit soon.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/20/2003
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We have seen two shows in the last week at this intimate club with professional service and great food. Both times packed to the gills with adoring fans. Both times we loved our food. You stay in the same seat...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/02/2003
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My wife, friends, and I visited twice last week. First stop on a Wednesday. We ran into BBQ night with ribs and zinfandels by the glass. Full house all chowin' down on ribs. Music was incredible. I never knew...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/03/2003
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This was a pleasing evening. Food very good, music and crowd fun. Some big groups added to the atmosphere. Try the pork chops, trout, and steak. Save room for flaky biscuits. It seems they really care about...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/08/2003
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My sister and I go to Cal Berkeley and needed a place to take my visiting cousins. We had always heard about the Biscuit but never went. Well now we are on their email list and will go more. This is the best...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/21/2003
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This place is a two in one. We were exicited about the show--(best place to see live blues in the City). But we were astonished at the quality of the food. Steaks, fresh seafood specials, pork chops, great...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/21/2003
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It took us eight years but we got here last Saturday. And this place rocks hard. Lee Rocker, from the Stray Cats had his new band and they played HERE!!! What a cool vibe---full restaurant and bar. We sat at a...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/21/2003
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Simply amazing! What a cool spot to see bands. In the middle of the theater district (with all that parking), a little gem that caters to mostly locals! The manager said because of the bands they book, it...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/11/2003
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First time here was last Saturday. This place is really cool. Friendly staff from top to bottom, no posers! A real music club that cares about their guests is hard to find. I was so suprised they don't allow...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/26/2002
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I found out about this place because they are sponsoring the current ACT production. After convincing my friends to eat in a "blues club" before the theater we were MORE THAN PLEASANTLY SUPRISED! This place...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/18/2002
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As a dedicated san francisco club goer I am here to say I have seen the power of the blues and hot southern food. My roomates dragged me here because they swear by it and me--I never had been. This is high...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/07/2002
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I brought my husband here for his 30th b-day party with 12 friends. The staff was really sweet to accomodate such a large group when they were so busy. A special thanks to Emily who waited on us! As my husband...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/24/2002
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Remember the name Ms. Mary Dukes. She was on fire Saturday when we showed up at Biscuits & Blues. Incredible act. I never knew this place was so intimate. And a great place to see live blues. I lived in...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/24/2002
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It's good to see more and more people discovering my favorite SF club! Best spot to see the blues in California. Just named Blues Club of The Year in the Whole USA again this year. NOT A TOURIST TRAP--A...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/14/2002
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Stopped in here Saturday. The place was jammin' and we still got great service. They just started a new menu and we were impressed with the quality and prices of the food. Salmon in a blues club- Yes! Some of...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/14/2002
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Walked into a sold out show here on a Thursday night and the manager sqeezed, shoe-horned us in. Suprised by the quality of food, good prices. Glad we ate here and stayed for the show. Seems like they do quite...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/06/2002
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Can't believe I'd never been here. Delightfully tasty food, sassy service, and the best, best, best, place to see live music in the City. No standing room allowed! Everyone gets a seat and a table. Cool vibe,...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/14/2002
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What a disappointment!!! First, the good news: the biscuits were warm, flakey, yummy (though I would have enjoyed a side of honey or jam with them!). Also, the music act for tonight was fun and energetic...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/22/2002
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