Billed as the first blues club in the United States, this lively spot in downtown San Francisco serves food in its quarters below street level. Nightly live blues entertainment takes place in a dark, unadorned room. The music complements the Southern cuisine—catfish, fried chicken, fried yams, and jambalaya. Sip a New Orleans iced tea or a Southern punch and let the music take you on a journey below the Mason-Dixon line.

Biscuits and Blues Information:

• Cajun/Creole menu. Dinner. Closed Sun, Mon. Bar. Casual attire. Reservations recommended.