The menu has changed, no more fantastic Brussels sprouts, but everything is excellent. The pork sandwich was the biggest hit.
Wheelchair accessibility: It's all on ground level.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Zeynep Akca
Because I was by myself they made me sit by the kitchen very rudely. I am 73 and deserve some respect
Dynomite Reid
Awesome venue!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Derek Dynomite Reid
Awesome venue!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Annamaria
If I could give it zero if I could. Over priced. And it skinks in there.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Marla June
The B- Side compared to the new B-Side is like night and day. Not only is food definitely not in the same category as the original. The feel of the place is a lot different. The menu advertised is not current.I removed my original post because it reflected The B-side with the entertaining manager of past year.The new B-Side has hard-working bartenders. Will I stop going inside? Probably not because it is the only place that you can wet your whistle before the show. I'm sure changes will be made in the near future, it will just take a little time.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Kimberly Paternoster
What did you guys do??? This place used to be a lovely little bistro with excellent food and service. We walked in before a concert a couple days ago, and it's not the same place. Short "Venezuelan" menu, overpriced, all fried. Order at the bar. We left and went around the corner where the food restaurants are (Absinthe, Hayes St Grill, Doppio). Bring back the old B-Side. Super disappointed!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
David Parker
In a prime location, with popular shows every night b-side is surrounded by Excellent restaurants, some Michelin starred.b-side has:No reservationsNo one answering the phoneA thoroughly disinterested counter person just points at a QR code, " ... it's Venezuelan"Fried pupusas or fried plantains. Not as much variety or quality as a food truck.Go around the corner to the Hayes Street Grill or Absinthe.I hope SFJAZZ shuts it down and tries again.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
LadyMarrana
The cashier with braids in his beard is a pedant and rude.
Place that offers “Venezuelan” food, with a menu limited to 7 options. The most tasteless and expensive food in the area.
The drinks are moderately executed and at a great cocktail price.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Zak Long
I don't know whats going on with this place, but the menu is way different now. The food was kind of expensive for what you end up getting. Also super rude bartender. There's better places to go in this neighborhood.
We had a delightful pre-show (SF Jazz) drink and appetizers here. My Cabernet Sauvignon was very good, as was my wife’s sparkling Rose. Hers was an especially generous pour. We split an order of chicken skewers, which were delicious - tender and juicy (so difficult with chicken) with a tasty chimichurri sauce. Our second choice was slow roasted pork fritters, which were also delicious. We have tickets for SF Jazz on Thursday night, so we will definitely come here first.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Grace Werner
I didn’t actually order here before leaving. The male bartender with the facial piercings and tattoos - I didn’t catch his name - was unreasonably harsh and patronizing in speaking to an older couple who had asked for a reasonable adjustment to their drink. It was discomfiting enough that we decided to go down the street for a drink instead
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Sankofa B.
the menu as shown, displaying burgers, Brussels, chicken sandwiches, salads etc. is not what is offered. they have no more than 7 items available and they are advertised as “Venezuelan” food. Yuca for fries, which to me were yucky— lazy shocked skewers that were very green but offered limited flavor. And if felt like being at a college football game by the way that they served everything. Also— I arrived earlier to take advantage of a two-for-one drink special and the cashier informed me that I could only get half off my drink as they didn’t start until 8:30p. It was roughly 8 ‘o’clock. soon after a line began to form behind me and others asked about the special and I noticed from my seat that she honored them—at this point it’s about 8:15p. I paid $40 for fries a few bland chicken skewers , ice cream( which was the best thing) and a beer. would’ve been worth it had there been any flavor or tact behind the meal. however, I would’ve preferred to have had fast food given the quality and experience. For the price of the tickets and caliber of artists to come to through SF Jazz you’d think it would be a better vibe. also, I wouldn’t have been as disappointed had the menu been updated to reflect the lack of food. I planned my entire evening around the venue based on what their website showcases and was gravely mislead. False advertising at its finest.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Mara Castelan
I have been coming to this place for so many years but lately I haven’t been able to come for personal reasons and what a surprise or better yet what a nightmare, this place is not the same anymore I don’t know what exactly happened if they tried to upgrade or downgrade but it’s bad I do not recommend this place at all might as well just go to Mc Donald's lol whoever is in charge of this place just bring the old B-side back please service is bad, food is worst, ambience terrible.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
Scott Bauder
What an utter disappointment! We have enjoyed B Side before a performance on many occasions. The only thing I was even tempted to try tonight was the chicken skewers. There were three spindly skewers that were prepared somewhere else and reheated. This for $14.00. Whatever the management had in mind is an utter failure. Please rethink what you are doing. Putting a taco truck outside would be a huge improvement.
The menu has changed, no more fantastic Brussels sprouts, but everything is excellent. The pork sandwich was the biggest hit.
Wheelchair accessibility: It's all on ground level.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Because I was by myself they made me sit by the kitchen very rudely. I am 73 and deserve some respect
Awesome venue!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Awesome venue!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If I could give it zero if I could. Over priced. And it skinks in there.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
The B- Side compared to the new B-Side is like night and day. Not only is food definitely not in the same category as the original. The feel of the place is a lot different. The menu advertised is not current.I removed my original post because it reflected The B-side with the entertaining manager of past year.The new B-Side has hard-working bartenders. Will I stop going inside? Probably not because it is the only place that you can wet your whistle before the show. I'm sure changes will be made in the near future, it will just take a little time.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
What did you guys do??? This place used to be a lovely little bistro with excellent food and service. We walked in before a concert a couple days ago, and it's not the same place. Short "Venezuelan" menu, overpriced, all fried. Order at the bar. We left and went around the corner where the food restaurants are (Absinthe, Hayes St Grill, Doppio). Bring back the old B-Side. Super disappointed!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
In a prime location, with popular shows every night b-side is surrounded by Excellent restaurants, some Michelin starred.b-side has:No reservationsNo one answering the phoneA thoroughly disinterested counter person just points at a QR code, " ... it's Venezuelan"Fried pupusas or fried plantains. Not as much variety or quality as a food truck.Go around the corner to the Hayes Street Grill or Absinthe.I hope SFJAZZ shuts it down and tries again.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
The cashier with braids in his beard is a pedant and rude.
Place that offers “Venezuelan” food, with a menu limited to 7 options. The most tasteless and expensive food in the area.
The drinks are moderately executed and at a great cocktail price.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I don't know whats going on with this place, but the menu is way different now. The food was kind of expensive for what you end up getting. Also super rude bartender. There's better places to go in this neighborhood.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
We had a delightful pre-show (SF Jazz) drink and appetizers here. My Cabernet Sauvignon was very good, as was my wife’s sparkling Rose. Hers was an especially generous pour. We split an order of chicken skewers, which were delicious - tender and juicy (so difficult with chicken) with a tasty chimichurri sauce. Our second choice was slow roasted pork fritters, which were also delicious. We have tickets for SF Jazz on Thursday night, so we will definitely come here first.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I didn’t actually order here before leaving. The male bartender with the facial piercings and tattoos - I didn’t catch his name - was unreasonably harsh and patronizing in speaking to an older couple who had asked for a reasonable adjustment to their drink. It was discomfiting enough that we decided to go down the street for a drink instead
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
the menu as shown, displaying burgers, Brussels, chicken sandwiches, salads etc. is not what is offered. they have no more than 7 items available and they are advertised as “Venezuelan” food. Yuca for fries, which to me were yucky— lazy shocked skewers that were very green but offered limited flavor. And if felt like being at a college football game by the way that they served everything. Also— I arrived earlier to take advantage of a two-for-one drink special and the cashier informed me that I could only get half off my drink as they didn’t start until 8:30p. It was roughly 8 ‘o’clock. soon after a line began to form behind me and others asked about the special and I noticed from my seat that she honored them—at this point it’s about 8:15p. I paid $40 for fries a few bland chicken skewers , ice cream( which was the best thing) and a beer. would’ve been worth it had there been any flavor or tact behind the meal. however, I would’ve preferred to have had fast food given the quality and experience. For the price of the tickets and caliber of artists to come to through SF Jazz you’d think it would be a better vibe. also, I wouldn’t have been as disappointed had the menu been updated to reflect the lack of food. I planned my entire evening around the venue based on what their website showcases and was gravely mislead. False advertising at its finest.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
I have been coming to this place for so many years but lately I haven’t been able to come for personal reasons and what a surprise or better yet what a nightmare, this place is not the same anymore I don’t know what exactly happened if they tried to upgrade or downgrade but it’s bad I do not recommend this place at all might as well just go to Mc Donald's lol whoever is in charge of this place just bring the old B-side back please service is bad, food is worst, ambience terrible.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
What an utter disappointment! We have enjoyed B Side before a performance on many occasions. The only thing I was even tempted to try tonight was the chicken skewers. There were three spindly skewers that were prepared somewhere else and reheated. This for $14.00. Whatever the management had in mind is an utter failure. Please rethink what you are doing. Putting a taco truck outside would be a huge improvement.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
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