FAQ

Reservations may be booked online or by calling us at 415.358.1999.

For table reservations on Thursday through Saturday before 9:30pm, there is a food minimum of $20 per guest, in addition to a music charge. On Thursday through Saturday, after 9:30pm, there is a $20 minimum per guest that includes food & beverage, in addition to a music charge.

If you’d like to come in just for drinks, we have ample bar seating and bar-height tables available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Your booking reserves the tables for two hours, or a bit more for larger parties. If you’d like to stay longer, we are happy to show you to the bar to continue the night!

Wednesday – 6:30 – 11:30
Thursday – 6:30 – 11:30
Friday – 6:30 – 1:00
Saturday – 6:30 – 1:00
Sunday – 6:30 – 11:30

Yes and no. A lot of our inspiration came from the original Black Cat Cafe, (which happened to be located right down the street) and their signage can be found multiple places throughout our restaurant. We are not, however, trying to revamp a legend. We’re creating our own.

Parking in the Tenderloin is very limited. Our patrons are strongly encouraged to use public transportation or any number of the ride share services offered in the city. We are centrally located within 3 blocks from Civic Center BART and all Market St. muni lines, as well as the 19, 27, 31, and 38. If driving is the only option there are a number of parking garages in the area; Jam Parking at 155 Eddy, EZ Public Parking at 333 Jones, and California Parking Inc. at 199 Turk being the closest three.

Yes! A reservation confirms a table downstairs to enjoy the music. Table reservations are for two hours. Dinner service is required for reservations from 6pm-10:00pm on Friday & Saturday. We also have ample bar seating and bar-height tables available downstairs on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Table reservations are for approximately two hours, and a bit longer for larger parties. If you’d like to stay for multiple sets or for the second act, you’ll be asked to pay an additional music charge for that particular act.

If you just want to pop in for a quick drink and would rather not pay the minimum for a table, the bar is available on a first-come, first-serve basis with no minimums.

Reservations are for tables at the Downstairs Jazz Revue, so definitely expect to enjoy the show with dinner! Keep in mind that the music begins at either 6:30 or 7:00pm and music charges vary according to the act. Check out our calendar for more info.

The music starts at 6:30 or 7pm, depending on if we have one performer or two performers for the evening. For our weekly lineup and start times, check out our calendar.

Yes, there is a music charge for each performance. The music charges vary depending on date and musician(s). Please see the calendar for more specific information. Support live music!

For reservations on Fridays & Saturdays, there is a Food Minimum of $20 per person, exclusive of the music charge. For reservations after 10:00pm, there is a $20 Food & Beverage Minimum per person, exclusive of the music charge.

If you’d like to come in just for drinks, we have ample bar seating and bar-height tables available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

As long as the kitchen is open and serving food children will be allowed; and considering our kitchen closes at 1am, you shouldn’t worry. We do not, however, have high chairs, so we suggest sticking to the big kids.