Tucked away on an alley in the Financial District, Bix is a throwback to an earlier era, with its speakeasy atmosphere and nightly jazz music setting the tone. A traditional mahogany bar runs the length of the restaurant, and it’s typically packed with a hipsters crowd composed of mostly thirty- and fortysomethings. The main dining room is downstairs, though there’s also balcony seating. The menu, which changes weekly, features classic American dishes like chicken hash and a fancy burger with frites; tuxedoed waiters do your bidding.

Bix Information:

• American, California menu. Lunch, dinner. Closed Holidays. Bar. Business casual attire. Reservations recommended. Valet parking. Credit cards accepted.