Cafe Stritch Reviews

Very elegant and convenient spot. They offer large portions and for reasonable rates. We liked the menu a lot and the staff members were super affable and chatty. Recommended.

Had a great time here last night with performance from Howard Wiley & Extra Nappy. Great food, drinks and inviting atmosphere! Highly recommend for anyone looking for some live music on a slow night, or a place for friends to hang.
PS. Really appreciate that the performance lasts until 2am but with intermittent breaks.

The food was Okey the Mac and cheese was good. But surprisingly I noticed that one of the kitchen worker or Cook (he had apron and went to kitchen right after bathroom) did not wash his hands after bathroom. That was for me totally unacceptable.

Surprisingly great jazz sets in a funky setting with a diverse audience. Oh, and a well stocked bar with happy friendly bartender.

I only come for the music, so I can't really comment on the food. One of the best places in the Bay Area if you are looking to hear live jazz. Solid acts every weekend. Doesn't really get too crowded, so you can get a good seat without too much of a problem. Drinks are great, the bartending staff is friendly.

For those that like the dive and gems of culture in the downtown area. For jazz lovers and those of the other side of normal. Welcome!

Came here for a Saturday night concert. Seating is first come first serve, so you can get great seats if you come early. Only the front part of the restaurant is near the stage. The back half is far away as well as obstructed. Food is decent for the price. Order at the counter.

Phenomenal jazz cafe with fantastic food, cocktails, beer, wine and a lovely, accommodating staff!

Everything about Cafe Stritch was cosy, good, and right, on our visit. A jazz band was playing, and thanks to two levels of seating, we found just the right place so sit for the volume level that worked for us. The second floor overlooks the action for an excellent vista, and offers regular and a couch for seating, too.

The food and drink were excellent. It's the sort of place you seat yourself, order at register, pick up yourself, etc, which felt laid back and easy. The menu isn't huge, but everything we tried was wonderful! The mac and cheese is appealing not just in appearance, but a sumptuous indulgence everyone loved. The French Dip was just right, the roll just the right level of crisp at the crust, the prime rib superb, the dip richly flavorful, all with a good side of fries.

The bar had a lot of options, and though I only tried 'The Last Drink', consisting of Gin, Chartreuse, Lime, and a Cherry, I'm eager to try other options next time I visit as well as return to this one. Of course, I wish it were open for an easy lunch as well, but it's only a dinner establishment - although, this does fit with it's atmosphere perfectly, so I'm not going to complain, truly!