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The Black Cat is a true jazz supper club and there’s nothing else like it in San Francisco: World class jazz artists from all over the world performing nightly, a meticulously crafted cocktail program, 90-plus-bottle wine list highlighting international and artisanal varietals including unique grower-producer champagnes and new American cuisine served late in an intimate underground jazz club environment.

True to its roots, the space combines grit with glam in the city’s historic Tenderloin arts and entertainment district. We have main floor dining by the stage and dining tables/booths with partial views, as well as high top/counter dining seats available downstairs. Our street level bar & lounge is open nightly at 6:30pm with no cover charge. Tickets to each evening’s performance typically range from $25-$45 per person.

The Space

Founder and Creative Director, Fritz Quattlebaum was inspired from the get-go by the historic space and vibrant surrounding neighborhood, immediately recognizing they had unearthed a one-of-a-kind architectural gem. On his first visit to the space Fritz was drawn to the name “Black Cat”, not knowing that a fabled San Francisco supper and jazz club by the same name existed two blocks away more than a century ago. The bi-level interior, thoughtfully designed brings a timeless grit-meets-glam aesthetic, featuring blackened exposed brick walls, photo murals, lush antique velvet, distressed leather and vintage gold finishes. The hushed lighting and intimate nooks create a seductive atmosphere, while contrasting visual touches encourage a sense of discovery with every visit. The intimate stage’s close proximity to the dining room creates the quintessential San Francisco live jazz experience.

Fritz Quattlebaum had a vision for a restaurant that could bring together both the grit and the glam that embodied the supper club vibe, prevalent when the Tenderloin was the premiere arts and entertainment district in San Francisco. When Fritz first walked into the space that now houses his restaurant, he felt immediately inspired with the name Black Cat, only to later learn of the original Black Cat restaurant that once stood just two blocks away. This coincidence is one that falls right on par with the natural mystique of the venue.

The Washington University and NYU Law School graduate has always had a longstanding commitment to social entrepreneurship. This has led him to create outreach programs such as “PwC Make a Difference”, which has connected thousands of professionals to social causes and organizations in the Bay Area. Black Cat’s spirit of community and social outreach is highlighted through Training in the Tenderloin, a program that has been garnering attention from the city of San Francisco.

Fritz has a strong track record of building, investing in and leading strong businesses, including Rosemary’s NYC, which grosses almost $8mm per year and was one of the most successful restaurant launches of 2012. His concept creation and design skills have been recognized through the success of Rosemary’s and through the publication of apartments he has designed in NYC (recognized in New York Magazine) and San Francisco (featured in the April 2014 premier edition of San Francisco Cottages & Gardens). These design skills have helped shape the creation of the unique sensibility Black Cat embodies.

Despite being a San Francisco resident for over 15 years, the Quattlebaum family’s Charleston roots still continue to heavily influence the care that is given to preparing meals, eating, entertaining, and ultimately cultivating a lifetime interest in food, wine and hospitality. Embracing these values has helped in bringing Black Cat to life.

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