Belle Cora

Address
565 Green St
San Francisco, CA 94133 United States Get Directions
Phone 415-872-5451
Website http://thebellecora.com/
Vibe: Swanky Neighborhood Bistro | Heated Garden Patio | Gilded Age Soul
Belle Cora is a polished yet relaxed North Beach bistro that borrows its name and attitude from Belle Cora, a legendary Barbary Coast figure from Gold Rush–era San Francisco. It feels both historic and current: deep colors, warm lighting, and a mix of neighbors, wine lovers, and music fans settling in for an easy evening. Sitting at the base of Telegraph Hill, it works equally well as a post‑Coit Tower reward, a pre‑show stop, or a full night on its own.
Live music & atmosphere  
Belle Cora has quietly become one of the neighborhood’s best early‑evening music rooms, especially for people who want a show without staying out until closing time. Most sets run from about 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, with Fridays and weekends leaning into a steady rotation of jazz, blues, and acoustic singer‑songwriters, including recurring locals like Anthony Arya. Inside, the room is rich and intimate—deep red walls, brass fixtures, and a gleaming bar—while the parklet and patio out front create a relaxed, candlelit garden vibe where the music spills into Green Street.
Food
The menu leans New American bistro rather than standard bar snacks, making it easy to treat Belle Cora as a full dinner spot. Standouts include the Belle Burger with house aioli, heirloom tomato burrata, and generous cheese and charcuterie boards built for pairing with the wine list. Portions and plating are geared toward sharing and lingering, so a couple of plates and a bottle can comfortably stretch across a full music set.
Drinks
Belle Cora is especially strong on wine, with more than thirty options available by the glass plus a thoughtful bottle list. The selection ranges from familiar California favorites to European picks, giving you plenty of range whether you want something light and crisp or big and structured. A compact cocktail list and rotating local craft beers round things out, keeping mixed groups happy without distracting from the wine‑first focus.
Details that define the room
• First‑come, first‑served seating; just grab a table, and arrive early for popular weekend music sets.
• Indoor banquet area can be reserved for larger parties (around ten or more).
• Heated parklet and fire place space heaters keep the outdoor seating comfortable even on chilly SF nights.
• The willow trees dance in the wind, and sometimes patrons get their groove on too.
• Great date night spot with a relaxed bistro feel and early music schedule that make it ideal for earlier‑evening hangs.
Categories: North Beach

Events at this venue

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  • Parlor Tricks

    Parlor Tricks
    Belle Cora 565 Green St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Belle Cora in North Beach welcomes Parlor Tricks — the world’s first and foremost industrial ragtime band, serving up 1920s‑inspired speakeasy jazz, ragtime, and blues under the willow trees on the patio. This hot‑music quartet specializes in swing, syncopation, and stomp, blending vaudeville flair with original tunes and classic jazz language to turn Belle Cora’s...

    Free

  • Parlor Tricks

    Parlor Tricks
    Belle Cora 565 Green St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Belle Cora in North Beach welcomes Parlor Tricks — the world’s first and foremost industrial ragtime band, serving up 1920s‑inspired speakeasy jazz, ragtime, and blues under the willow trees on the patio. This hot‑music quartet specializes in swing, syncopation, and stomp, blending vaudeville flair with original tunes and classic jazz language to turn Belle Cora’s...

    Free
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