Bix Restaurant

Can't decide just what it is about Bix that makes it such a winner, but winner it is!   I think it's a unique blend of romantic North Beach alleyway sophisticate, pleasing and attentive service, a lively restaurant design and atmosphere, and carefully conceived modern American cuisine.  The live piano and soloist put a nice creamy frosting on that moist cake.  A great spot for a post-downtown-workday happy hour cocktail too.  No wonder Bix is considered one of SF's top 100.  What do you think of a plate of savory seasonal porcini mushrooms followed by wood-planked Pacific Northwest salmon seasoned with black garlic!?   "How about a glass of pinot to go with that?"  But of course...