Coda

What was the name of the place that was here before? THat place was booming and still closed. I liked Coda’s approach to having live music but for some reason this corner of the world is hard to sustain for some reason. RIP

this is place is actually awesome. I went there a while back, and they had a live band playing (Santos Perdidos) which became one of my fav. latin jazz band.
the food is actually pretty good, and it’s reasonably priced. I had the Roasted Salmon (came out really nice)
just minus one start for the not so extensive wine list. Otherwise, this place is great.

The staff was very nice when I called to make a reservation for a large group. Despite a last minute request and a lot of changes of plans, they were really trying to accommodate our party as best as they can. 5 stars for this.
We made a reservation for 8 pm and I showed up about 15 mins late. To my surprise and a bit of disappointment, the first show (supposed to run from 7−9ish) that I wanted to see was already over. So, we had to wait until 10 pm for the next show… which was ok. The place got really packed after 9:30 or so, so make sure to come early or make a reservation for a guaranteed spot. Also, this brought up another point. I’m ok with a pretty crowded place, but having a bunch of people standing around us while we’re eating was a bit awkward and uncomfortable.
Food was pretty good. Their beef burger was very tasty and juicy. Other dishes like fried potatoes, calamari, martini mussel, and grilled summer squash were DELICIOUS. Drinks were good too. Just don’t be alarm to see the bill in the end. All these small numbers on your tap add up faster than you think.
Last note, Coda provides a really relax atmosphere to hang with friends/​significant others, and possibly too relax. I’ll come back again… and I think I’ll enjoy it more after I turn 30.

Salsa Sunday —
A fantastic idea. Great band. Great location but the floor is very difficult to dance on.
I tried to tell the promoter and started with «I love what you’ve done with the place but it’s a very difficult floor to dance on»
She immediately cut me off, angrily said «I’ve worked too hard to be criticized» and stormed off.
I then tried a second time to finish my sentence which would have been «you can easily get a portable dance floor for the area cheap and all the best dancers will come» but she still would not let me say anything and this time said «get your $ 10 and get the f*ck out of my club» while clenching my hand like a sumo wrestler.
If you go, just know you could twist an ankle trying to do a simple spin.

What a lovely place! went here for my bachelorette and wasn’t disappointed. I told my planners that I wanted something that was for the «grown and sexy»… come on… i’m 30 years old and not trying to be the «auntie» at the club. All I told them was i wanted something low key, live music, diverse crowd and a lil good food never hurt anybody… with that said, they picked Coda. WHAT A WONDERFUL PICK!
They gave us prime seating, on an elevated platform with a direct view of the stage, i would say they were the best seats in the house. The jazz band was very good, I was feelin’ them. Later in the night was the hip hop/r&b portion and they brought on the live band again and a girl who sang… erykah badu style. She blew my mind.
The drinks were EXCELLENT. They were not skimpy with the alcohol and not watered down. I said goose pls and they came with a CUP FULL, not playin!
The food was super yummy! We had to ask for a 2^nd order of truffle fries. They were THAT good… the only thing they were lackin’ was a cheese topping… gorgonzola or parmesan… just a lil more. I got the rib eye (which was super cheap, considering it was the most expensive thing on the menu for $ 25) was super delicious. Everything we had was YUMMY! Things we tried:
spinach risoto — crackin! So good not a drop left on the plate
mushroom ravioli — YUM DILIOCIOUS… mum mum!
honey ginger fried chicken VERY yummy, but they need to bring it out on a bigger plate!
salmon was superb…
I love this place. Go and check it OUT!

Ate here for first time last night. I have to say the food was great. We had the following:
Heirloom Tomato Salad
Fatted calf plate
Rib-​eye — YUM
Risotto
Roasted Broccoli Rabe — Yum
All of it was good with my favorite dishes being the Rib-​eye and the Broccoli.
Music was fantastic last night and the service is always wonderful.

That one night not only did my BF surprise me with a dinner date, he also took me to the place I wanted to try.
Coda, the jazz supper club, where one can enjoy good food and live music. The place is nothing like I expected. Chic and refine, but somewhat small. The stage is surrounded by tables with the bar in the back.
Music: great! I love how the band interacted with the patrons. Chitchat and jokes. However, because of the small space, it was difficult to carry a conversation without feeling you’re being rude to the musicians or you’re interrupting your neighbors.
Food: excellent! We were truly surprised! The Rainbow Carrot Soup was delicious! 2 different types of carrot purée. One sweet, one spicy. Yum! We had to stop ourselves from devouring all the truffle fries and getting too full before our entrees arrived. Good thing we did! My pork loin was tender and the use of almond purée was mind blowing. The BF enjoyed every last bite of his wagyu burger. The warm chocolate brownie wasn’t that great, but I like the caramel ice cream on top.
Service: on the fence. Our female server was so friendly and we liked her a lot. On the other hand, we did not like our male server at all. He was very awkward and his mannerism made us very uncomfortable. We also asked him to pack our truffle fries, which we never got back. We suspected that he just threw them away. What’s worse was we liked the busboy more than this server. The busboy always had a smile on his face and asked how we were doing; none of which the male server did.
Overall, we still very much enjoyed this place. Great food and music. Good job BF!
Tip #1: On certain nights, Coda offers a $ 35 prix fixe menu which includes appetizer, entrée, dessert, a glass of wine and music cover fee. Very good deal!
Tip #2: Get to the restaurant early and enjoy 50% off most alcoholic drinks before 7:30pm except weekends.

Why? For a complimentary wine tasting with (Michael) Martella wines on a random Thursday after work. I am so there!
Where? The tasting event was promoted by Tweservation. Coda, formerly known as the Old Levende Lounge, hosted it.
What? The flights served were:
–Voigner*
–Pinot Noir
–Grenache
–Hammer Syrah
*The Voigner was my absolute favorite! It was smooth, light, crisp, & simply refreshing! The Hammer Syrah had a nice silky smooth taste.
There was an exquisite selection of bar bites. I loved the truffle fried potatoes best. (There’s something about truffle oil that just excites my palette.) The Fatted Calf Charcuterie platter was equally delicious– thinly shaved & complemented w/​capers, beldi olives, & ground house mustard. They also have martini mussels, spinach risotto, & seared scallops. All perfect for sharing!
Bottom line: Cool intimate spot to enjoy great eats, wine/​cocktails, & listen to live jazz.

We went to Coda this past Friday as we had heard good things about the place. We showed up relatively early for dinner before the show and there was hardly anyone there so we didn’t think it was going to get busy. By the time we left (a few songs into the show) it was packed.
Our waitress wasn’t the friendliest or helpful that we’ve had but we were busy catching up with friends so we weren’t focusing on ordering right away either. To share, we started with the Truffled fried Kennebec potatoes which were good and the aioli had a nice flavor. Then I shared the heirloom tomato salad which was different than others ones I’ve had but it had an interesting and good taste to it. For the main meal, we all had burgers and everyone really enjoyed them.
For dessert we had the warm chocolate brownie with ice cream.
When we were leaving they had a Ray Charles tribute band playing and they were pretty good and people were getting out on the dance floor which was cool to see.
If you’re looking for a relaxing place to have some alright food and catch a live band afterwards Coda is a great spot.

This is a great place if you like: live jazz, decent, yet not super overpriced food and a nice atmosphere. The menu has a good enough variety to please everyone and if you’re looking to impress a special someone, you can take them here. Sure, they’re not the most happening place with a lot of people (even at 9pm on a Friday night). I enjoyed the sweet potato fries, bread, ravioli, fried chicken, wine and brownie here. It sounds over indulgent but it was my birthday dinner so you go ahead and judge me.
I think they change the menu frequently because there are some reviews that mention items I don’t remember seeing on the menu. The staff were really friendly and accommodating and the atmosphere is pretty nice here. If you want to hear live music, a $ 10 cover charge is added to your bill (if you arrive before the band goes on which is around 10pm I believe).
Sure, it’s in a hidden area of the Mission with not a whole lot around it but it’s worth seeking out if you’re looking for something that’s unique. I’ll probably come back again to check out the prixe fix menu one day.

A friend of mine was dying to try on a dress that she bought and was tossing up between wearing it for a night out or returning it to the store. Another was just tired of work and wanted something to look forward to. So what do we do?
The six of us put on our party dress and sexy heels and headed to Coda for the live music and $ 35 prix fixe menu.
Coda is a jazz club in the weird end of Mission (but then again, the whole Mission IS weird… that wasn’t such a good explanation). There was hardly anything around it. Across the street and under the bridge, however, there was ample parking everywhere on Otis.
On Saturdays they have $ 35 prix fixe, three-​course meal and different live bands performing. The group of us had the pleasure of sitting through Santos Perdidos’ performance, a three-​person band belting out great latin tunes. There weren’t that many tables in front of the stage, which I appreciate (I’m big on personal space as has been reflected in many of my posts), so everyone has a good view of the performers.
Now the food. I am sorry to report that it is mediocre at best, with the exception of the truffle fries (which blows Cupertino’s Alexander’s Steak House’s version of truffle fries out of the water) and sweet potato fries — served with achiote aioli and house-​made ketchup. Both fries were absolutely amazing, we couldn’t help ourselves to those fries and getting full in the process.
The prix fixe menu comes with half a carafe of house red /​white, a choice of mixed green /​caesar salad /​soup du jour, a choice of pork loin /​fried breaded chicken /​pasta and a choice of dessert.
The soup was delicious — it was carrot and had the consistency of a purée, but it was just spicy enough to make it tasty.
The pork was a bit of a disappointment — it was overcooked and, therefore, tough. The tender leaves of bok choy that it came with were also overcoked, making it limp and unappetizing.
The dessert of choice was Humphry Slocombe brown butter ice cream. Yep, it was the famous Humphry Slocombe, the Mission establishment. The ice-​cream was certainly… different. I was not quite sure what to make of it and I still am not.
As a final verdict, I would say that I like Coda enough to want to come back, only this time I will stick to the fries and Amstel.

Siblings + HI haole + I trekked here to see Eric McFadden this past Saturday.
We didn’t really expect anything since it’s our first time here… BUT glad that we went.
1. $ 10 fee = wow?! Really recession friendly.
2. Venue = really cool and modern.
3. Sound = perfect. The bass was just right (not too numbing that it makes you deaf)
4. Service = friendly and on top of things.
5. Drinks = very creative + new stuff but unfortunately, I was over my limit so I didn’t partake in this. Will try it next time around…
PS: they have Hanger One!
Overall, the whole family enjoyed it and cool venue. For the price and the show/​act… can’t beat that!

Have you noticed that bacon is in everything these days: bacon waffles, bacon salads, bacon on burgers, bacon in cocktails, bacon pasta, bacon bacon bacon! No complaints here as I’ve completely jumped on the bacon bandwagon. Every time I go out to a restaurant where it’s offered I almost never turn it down. Last night was no different.
The snap peas and bacon salad was awesome. It was a crunchy, salty pile of deliciousness. Other noteworthy items were the lemon goat cheese risotto, fried sweet potatoes and asparagus with poached egg (TO DIE FOR).
It was pretty empty when we got there which is surprising considering they have a good happy hour. Wine and beer on tap were half off as well as their well cocktails. I ordered a fantastic glass of wine and it came to $ 3.
I haven’t been here for jazz yet but since it’s just down the street from BF’s apt I’m sure we’ll wander in again soon!

Two friends and I went to this jazz club on Tuesday night. The live music (Jazz Mafia that night) was good, and the environment felt very relaxed. The bartenders were super friendly and helpful in picking food and drinks. I had a delicious cheese platter with honey and walnuts. The beers were $ 6 – 8, cocktails $ 9 – 11, and whiskeys $ 11 – 15.
If you get there an hour before the show, they won’t charge you the ticket price.

Perhaps it is my love of bourbon, the excellent company, or the vegetables laced with truffle oil, but whatever factors were involved, I loved my Saturday evening experience at Coda. We got a late reservation and stayed for the show — a combo I highly recommend.
As for the food, the must have’s:
— The short ribs with a whiskey reduction and acorn squash sauce (love!). I am not really a meat eater. But the waitress insisted they were the best entrée and my friend, who I was sharing my meal with, agreed, we gave them a try. Delicious; extremely tender, and a nice change of pace for this tofu lover.
— The pea tendrils with cocoa nibs and bacon. The ingredients say it all– greens with bacon AND cocoa, TOGETHER?! Yum.
We also enjoyed the broccoli rabe salad with truffle oil, sweet potato fries, and those in the group who ordered the ribeye cleaned their plate (fat and all). That must be a good sign. Drinks were well-​mixed and strong.
As for the music venue, the ambiance is intimate and relaxed without the offensive attempts to be trendy. The music was great — Skerdio, a great sax and emcee duo — and we never felt pressured to leave our table for the 3 + hours we were there. Bonus star for the staff, who were super accommodating of my broken leg, even bringing my cast its own chair. It’s worth a visit and works well for groups or a date night.

Now this place was a hit! I loved the Live Music, Food, and Drinks!
For Valentines Day Weekend my Girlfriend, Michelle N. made reservations to conclude a wonder day in SF. We wanted to watch a live band and eat some good food.
When it comes to food, sky is the limit when we eat! I told my gf to order whatever she wants. You diffidently get what you pay for!
We ordered:
Sauteed Mixed Mushrooms
Sweet Potato Fries
Homemade Ketchup
Potato Bud Seared Scallops
Coffee Crusted Pork Loin
We drank — Flor Prosecco di Valdobbiadene (Sparkling Wine)
OMGGGG. Nomnomonomonomonomnoms. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. It was soo good i ate the decorations that came with each plate. Hahaha. I would recommend everything we bought esp the Scallops and Pork Loin. Meat lovers and seafood lovers will absolutely LOVE it!!! Each dish has a unique flavor to it. Its almost like an orgasm in your mouth. Nomnomonom.
Enough about the Food. Let’s talk about seating. We sat by the entrance, which was a little chilly, but a great view of the stage. Once you’re down with your food and your back is to the stage, then you can cuddle up with your date on the couch where your date is sitting and watch the show.
The band that performed was called The Jacob Fred Jazz Odessy. It’s like an Indie Band with Drum n’ Bass Drums, and Unique Instruments. Cello as the Bass, Piano/​Synthesizer w/​Mouth Hose to sing into, Steel Guitar which was played on the lap, followed by the Drum n Bass Style Drums. It was pretty sick if you asked me. I would mosdef, buy the cd.
My Overall Experience at Coda was great. The ambiance of the place gave a chill feeling where you can hella enjoy the music and food. Great place to take a date!

Jazz clubs are perfect for long term couples that need a break from talking to each other at a bar or over dinner. Not nearly as formal as Yoshi’s, a perfect solution for some last minute entertainment served with hearty comfort food. The performers are always changing so I can’t fairly critique the band I saw under this restaurant review, but will note that you can’t expect Ella Fitzgerald quality on a slow San Francisco weeknight! The wine on tap surprisingly tastes better than many similarly priced glasses from a bottle and is more eco-​friendly too!
Romesco Sauce: Decided to get one of their $ 1 sauces for all the focaccia bread offered. Reminded me of a fancy flavored hummus with nice crunchy nut bits. Not sure what exact recipe they used, but there was a lot going on… a much better deal than the ketchup!
Panko Crusted Fried Burrata Cheese: Burrata is always a special treat because it contains a surprise mix of mozzarella scraps and cream in the center of its outer mozzarella shell. This fried version was able to maintain that unique creamy center by only lightly cooking the outer shell. The contrast of textures and temperatures was amazing! Only wish they had offered more tomato sauce… very skimpy.
Short Ribs: A huge chunk of braised short rib spanning the length of three bone segments. The meat was sweet (like molasses) and spicy (like cinnamon) while being perfectly tender throughout. There was even a nice firm bit of meat on the topmost layer. It was served on some sort of acorn squash purée that was decent, but had the weird texture of peanut butter. The pumpkin seeds scattered about added a nice crunch.
«Wagyu Beef» Burger: Soft brioche bun and juicy burger. The patty had a good sear so must have been thrown on a very hot surface. The toppings were a little boring and nothing was served on the side which is kind of weird.

Hmmm…
Coda is no reincarnation of Levende. Definitely a different vibe going on and I’m not sure if I likes.
What’s good: Live music. Well, I went on a night where the performance had nothing to do with actual musical instruments, but instead, body-​beating (or whatever it’s called). WHAT IS THAT, you ask? A bunch of guys (whom I actually thought were transients) got up on stage and made music by tapping parts of their body and beat-​boxing. Honestly, it seemed like a bunch of guys just free-​styling.
From the reviews I’ve read, the music-​music is supposed to be great. For that reason alone, I look forward to returning on another night when that’s actually going on.
What else is good: The food. Nothing spectacular, but satisfying for sure. Sweet potato fries can always do a tummy good. The menu is so veggie-​friendly and it was all pretty yum.
What ain’t so good: Everything else. Honestly, it just seems like they could benefit from a little touch of quality. The tables were shaky, the waiter hadn’t a clue about the menu. To top that off, when we walked in, the place was empty. We asked our host if we could sit anywhere, and he told us that all the tables were reserved. WHAT? Later, when he realized that wasn’t the case, he told us we could reseat ourselves if we wished. Thanks… But it didn’t count after our stomachs were full.
**I do have to give props though… I spilled my drink and they were swift to wipe my table and replace my alky**
I need to go back for another experience. It was so ehhh that I didn’t even stay for desserts (a rare occurrence)! A very tentative 3 stars. Stay tuned…

OMG! I came back for dinner again so I could try the brownie dessert.
Oh oh oh oh oh oh.
4“x4″, moist in the middle, chewy on the edges brownie topped with caramel ice cream. Simply delicious. Big enough to share but totally manageable on your own.
The service was just as sweet and nice and lovely as my first experience.

I haven’t had many good dates in my life. One may think that it’s because my ego tends to fill the space around me so I can’t hear what my date is saying, but I’m going to blame it on the guys I date. All of them. The exception was here. Not a bad guy, and probably one of my new favorite places to go on a date. Jazz, delicious food, prosecco? Yes, please.
We decided to split a couple of things. Well actually, he decided to share some things, even though I don’t like to share, but I do have to admire a man who takes charge. We got the coffee crusted pork loin– good, although I wish the fact that there was pepper in the crust was indicated on the menu. I realize that this is splitting hairs, but I am not a big fan of pepper and I found it to be a bit heavy. Just my opinion, though.
What made up for it was the beef short ribs. As it’s not on the online menu, I can’t confirm, but I believe it had some sort of maple sauce, some sort of seeds, and a pumpkin purée. It was DIVINE. A perfect meal on a cold, chilly night… and just typing about it is making me crave it more.
At my request, we also got the polenta, which has to be my favorite polenta of all time. I could have eaten that whole bowl by myself. If you’re a polenta fan, GET IT. Again, here goes the craving. I thought the prices were reasonable and not at all expensive. I also like the idea of meals not necessarily coming with a pre-​set side so you can try more than one.
As it was fairly empty due to the Bay Bridge issues, service was excellent and I didn’t find it to be overbearing at all, even though we sat at the bar. I am curious about the wine on tap, and would have to try it next time.
One suggestion I do have: although I didn’t check out the waitstaff (too engrossed in my own thoughts, I guess), I did notice that the bartenders were dressed fairly casually. The décor, jazz, menu and wine list would lead one to believe that this is a classy place, with super hot clientele, so I would think that the bartenders would be dressed up a little more and give it some oomph.