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Cafe Du Nord

Music Venue and Restaurant

Mission Dolores, San Francisco

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Cafe Du Nord

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The folks at Bon Appetit Magazine and SF Weekly like this place. Would you agree?
"... see bands, definitely intimate and usually not over crowded."(3 Tips)
"Fantastic Jazz."(3 Tips)
"oysters and champagne."(2 Tips)
"Best dirty martini🍸 I've had in my life."(6 Tips)

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Bryant MiguelAugust 24, 2012
The venue is smaller and cozy with an incredible wrap-around balcony across the entire venue. Seeing a band at this location is always a treat! I would definitely see an act here over Slims, tenfold.
Petty TheftApril 8, 2013
Oh My My, Oh Hell Yeah! ... BIG THX to all the folks who came out to Cafe Du Nord this past weekend where we had our biggest turnout yet! We look forward to being back in SF again real soon! Read more
Renaissance HotelsFebruary 13, 2013
Come before 11pm to sample the short, but tasty menu – munch on the Wild Mushroom Strudel or Grilled Swordfish before the dancing starts. For more, follow us on 4sq or at www.renhotels.com. Read more
Tobias SchmidtJuly 30, 2018
The place has a nice vibe to it. It is also, unfortunately, fairly rectangular and boxy and so the acoustics aren't the greatest.
California GirlSeptember 29, 2019
Great for #datenight and #livemusic. Have been coming here since way back in the day. Check it ✔️ #californiagirl
Ben RussoNovember 4, 2015
Good burger. Nice atmosphere. Good live jazz. Not the rock n roll hotspot it once was, but oh well.
Brodie OlmsteadNovember 27, 2016
Solid burger and cocktails. The real magic starts after midnight: half off oysters and champagne.
Jessica ChoiSeptember 20, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Best dirty martini🍸 I've had in my life. And don't forget to order the parker rolls 🍞
Connie ChiuApril 15, 2017
Super French and Parisian with good ambiance for chit chatting. Smells like delicious fried chicken.
WhiskeyAvengerJune 14, 2018
A great place for stiff drinks and live music.
Will BertelsenJanuary 9, 2018
Been here 10+ times
Cafe Du Nord has transitioned back to a full time music venue. It is no longer a full time cocktail bar. Most tips here no longer apply.
TicketWebFebruary 18, 2011
One of SF's best places to see National acts but still have the classic feel of a lounge. They have great food too! TW ♥'s Cafe Du Nord! Read more
Patricia YeeApril 14, 2011
Adorable, intimate venue for concerts. If you get a dinner reservation with your ticket, I'd recommend the catfish or calamari. The food is decent.
Rob RayFebruary 4, 2012
One of the best live music venues in the city. Super easy to get to and even some street parking if you're the DD.
Meghan MurphyNovember 12, 2012
One of the best places to see bands, definitely intimate and usually not over crowded.
DonaldJanuary 26, 2012
This place used to be a speakeasy in the old days. Known to have very stiff and tasty cocktails (3 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
Stewart PrattOctober 22, 2012
Just be careful...could easily hold 200+ people...but for some reason they seat the room...leaving space for only about 75...leaving everyone that doesnt have a seat barely able to see the stage.
Rebecca MorehiserFebruary 1, 2010
I felt relieved the first time I walked into this place for an AA Bondy show. It is the first small venue we discovered in SF, and a very intimate space for live music. Read more
Will BertelsenJanuary 9, 2018
Been here 10+ times
Heres a link explaining the current situation http://hoodline.com/2017/04/cafe-du-nord-on-market-street-to-transition-back-to-full-fledged-music-venue
annie 🧸March 2, 2013
For the vertically challenged, try standing on the stairs to the right of the stage (stage left)
D. JohnsonApril 20, 2019
Layout is much better now. They moved the bathrooms and there's an elevator for the disabled and musician load in. Thank Gawd!!!!
Wally NJune 17, 2018
The petition filet is wonderful.
Jim ProsserJune 4, 2016
The burger is top notch
squeaselOctober 8, 2014
Beautiful small venue to catch a show.
Sydney MNovember 9, 2017
Good hidden music finds
Zachary Reiss-DavisApril 22, 2013
Get the fried pickles to start if you order food.
Jeshua BorgesJuly 10, 2015
Champagne and oysters after midnight.
Josh EstelleNovember 11, 2009
Been here 5+ times
Great coffee (Ritual), free wifi, power outlets... this the kind of place I can settle in for some "working from home" action.
brianna georgeMarch 12, 2014
Fantastic Jazz.
The ParlotonesAugust 11, 2011
See The Parlotones here on 11/01/11! http://thrillcall.com/event/908207
Courtney KuhlmanSeptember 4, 2013
Great concert spot
Juliet BowenJune 7, 2010
Great little place. Sexy decor and awesome live music.
Anthony TorzaJanuary 17, 2010
One of the few places in San Francisco that feels like a "proper" music listening club.
SF WeeklyMay 7, 2013
SF Weekly’s Best Of 2011 Winner – Editorial Pick – Best Experimental Music Gathering. The multiday, multimedia On Land festival is a serious contender for Experimental Music Event of the Whole Left... Read more
Ted BlosserMay 13, 2010
U have to check out the stuffbox booth while you're here
Mark EvansFebruary 5, 2010
Delicious meatball mini-burgers at #vatorsplash cafe de Nord
Patricia YeeApril 14, 2011
They serve the strongest whisky sours EVER.
Peter GrayMay 25, 2011
Scrimshaw on tap. Get it.
Lisa PadillaNovember 18, 2009
Cafe Du Nord is near the Castro district and is therefore very gay friendly.
Jacqueline RocamoraNovember 13, 2011
Great venue!
Kresimir GrgurevicNovember 21, 2011
Smooth jazz baby!!!
Shelly MillerNovember 19, 2010
Feels like a church. Folding chairs.
Teresa FinneyFebruary 25, 2010
Beautiful venue.
Chip OverstreetNovember 27, 2009
Play pool while listening to music
Michelle BroderickJune 28, 2009
They brew Ritual Coffee.
Brian GoodSeptember 13, 2009
Been here 5+ times
See some musical acts.
James YuApril 20, 2009
Been here 5+ times
drop by for some ritual coffee
max LMay 15, 2009
go to cafe norda listen to music
hugo buretFebruary 5, 2010
Where's the food?

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