Keys Jazz Bistro

Address
498 Broadway
San Francisco,CA94133United States Get Directions
Website https://keysjazzbistro.com/
Vibe: Sophisticated Listening Room | Historic Elegance | Heartbeat of Broadway
Keys Jazz Bistro occupies a storied 4,000-square-foot space along the historic Broadway corridor in North Beach, once home to the legendary 1950s club El Matador.  Founded by Dr. Simon Rowe — a distinguished pianist and former Executive Director of the Brubeck Institute — Keys is built around a single conviction: that jazz deserves to be heard.  Every design decision, from the 125-seat Listening Room to the resident Yamaha concert grand and Hammond B3 organ, serves the music first.  The result is a room where sound commands the spotlight.
Live Music & Atmosphere
The Listening Room is designed so no seat is more than 25 feet from the stage — acoustics optimized, sightlines unobstructed, and the room temperature set to reverence.  Programming draws Bay Area legends and international touring artists: vocalists like Clairdee and Lavay Smith, and the house Simon Rowe Organ Trio anchoring the weekly calendar.  The front bar and lounge (80 capacity) occupies the original El Matador footprint — the place to arrive early, settle in, and let the evening unfold.
Dinner and a Show
A full menu featuring appetizers and Australian meat pies — a nod to the owner’s roots — is served tableside so you can eat without missing a note.  Signature cocktails and a curated wine list complement the mid-century atmosphere — sophisticated without being fussy.
Details That Define the Room
• Tickets available online; reservations strongly recommended, especially on weekends.
• Will-call check-in — give your name at the door; no printed ticket required.
• Shows run Wed–Sat at 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM, with a 10:30 PM Hammond B3 late set on Saturdays. Sunday shows at 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM.
• First-come, first-served seating inside.
• Keys is home to Jazz in the Neighborhood, advocating for fair musician wages — every ticket supports the cause.
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  • Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers

    Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Keys Jazz Bistro welcomes Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers to the stage. The band has performed at many of the top festivals and concert venues in the...

    $40

  • Martin Luther McCoy

    Martin Luther McCoy
    Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Martin Luther McCoy at Keys Jazz Bistro features the San Francisco–born singer, guitarist, songwriter, producer, actor, and former SFJAZZ Collective vocalist, performing his self-defined “Rebel Soul” music. Raised on church...

    $50

  • Late Set: Simon Rowe Organ Trio

    Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Keeping folks up past 10 pm in SF is no easy feat, but Key’s owner Simon Rowe has been showcasing the best of the Bay Area’s organ trios in his...

    $15

  • The Nick Rossi Quartet

    The Nick Rossi Quartet
    Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Nick Rossi Quartet at Keys Jazz Bistro features San Francisco guitarist and bandleader Nick Rossi with Kamrin Ortiz on tenor saxophone and Ray Jacildo on Hammond organ. Known for leading one of the West Coast’s most popular Swing dance combos after developing his sound in Bay Area Rhythm & Blues bands, Rossi uses this organ-centered...

    $30

  • Late Set: Simon Rowe Organ Trio

    Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Keeping folks up past 10 pm in SF is no easy feat, but Key’s owner Simon Rowe has been showcasing the best of the Bay Area’s organ trios in his late night Saturday sets. His ‘Transcendent Trio’, formed for a “Jazz on the Patio” residency during the pandemic will feature the dynamic Kai Lyons- guitar,...

    $15

  • Late Set: Simon Rowe Organ Trio

    Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Keeping folks up past 10 pm in SF is no easy feat, but Key’s owner Simon Rowe has been showcasing the best of the Bay Area’s organ trios in his...

    $15

  • Late Set: Simon Rowe Organ Trio

    Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Keeping folks up past 10 pm in SF is no easy feat, but Key’s owner Simon Rowe has been showcasing the best of the Bay Area’s organ trios in his late night Saturday sets. His ‘Transcendent Trio’, formed for a “Jazz on the Patio” residency during the pandemic will feature the dynamic Kai Lyons- guitar,...

    $15

  • Late Set: Simon Rowe Organ Trio

    Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Keeping folks up past 10 pm in SF is no easy feat, but Key’s owner Simon Rowe has been showcasing the best of the Bay Area’s organ trios in his...

    $15

  • Late Set: Simon Rowe Organ Trio

    Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Keeping folks up past 10 pm in SF is no easy feat, but Key’s owner Simon Rowe has been showcasing the best of the Bay Area’s organ trios in his late night Saturday sets. His ‘Transcendent Trio’, formed for a “Jazz on the Patio” residency during the pandemic will feature the dynamic Kai Lyons- guitar,...

    $15

  • Late Set: Simon Rowe Organ Trio

    Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Keeping folks up past 10 pm in SF is no easy feat, but Key’s owner Simon Rowe has been showcasing the best of the Bay Area’s organ trios in his late night Saturday sets. His ‘Transcendent Trio’, formed for a “Jazz on the Patio” residency during the pandemic will feature the dynamic Kai Lyons- guitar,...

    $15

  • Late Set: Simon Rowe Organ Trio

    Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Keeping folks up past 10 pm in SF is no easy feat, but Key’s owner Simon Rowe has been showcasing the best of the Bay Area’s organ trios in his late night Saturday sets. His ‘Transcendent Trio’, formed for a “Jazz on the Patio” residency during the pandemic will feature the dynamic Kai Lyons- guitar,...

    $15

  • Late Set: Simon Rowe Organ Trio

    Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Keeping folks up past 10 pm in SF is no easy feat, but Key’s owner Simon Rowe has been showcasing the best of the Bay Area’s organ trios in his late night Saturday sets. His ‘Transcendent Trio’, formed for a “Jazz on the Patio” residency during the pandemic will feature the dynamic Kai Lyons- guitar,...

    $15

  • Late Set: Simon Rowe Organ Trio

    Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Keeping folks up past 10 pm in SF is no easy feat, but Key’s owner Simon Rowe has been showcasing the best of the Bay Area’s organ trios in his late night Saturday sets. His ‘Transcendent Trio’, formed for a “Jazz on the Patio” residency during the pandemic will feature the dynamic Kai Lyons- guitar,...

    $15

  • Late Set: Simon Rowe Organ Trio

    Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Keeping folks up past 10 pm in SF is no easy feat, but Key’s owner Simon Rowe has been showcasing the best of the Bay Area’s organ trios in his late night Saturday sets. His ‘Transcendent Trio’, formed for a “Jazz on the Patio” residency during the pandemic will feature the dynamic Kai Lyons- guitar,...

    $15

  • Late Set: Simon Rowe Organ Trio

    Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Keeping folks up past 10 pm in SF is no easy feat, but Key’s owner Simon Rowe has been showcasing the best of the Bay Area’s organ trios in his late night Saturday sets. His ‘Transcendent Trio’, formed for a “Jazz on the Patio” residency during the pandemic will feature the dynamic Kai Lyons- guitar,...

    $15

  • Late Set: Simon Rowe Organ Trio

    Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Keeping folks up past 10 pm in SF is no easy feat, but Key’s owner Simon Rowe has been showcasing the best of the Bay Area’s organ trios in his late night Saturday sets. His ‘Transcendent Trio’, formed for a “Jazz on the Patio” residency during the pandemic will feature the dynamic Kai Lyons- guitar,...

    $15

  • Late Set: Simon Rowe Organ Trio

    Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Keeping folks up past 10 pm in SF is no easy feat, but Key’s owner Simon Rowe has been showcasing the best of the Bay Area’s organ trios in his late night Saturday sets. His ‘Transcendent Trio’, formed for a “Jazz on the Patio” residency during the pandemic will feature the dynamic Kai Lyons- guitar,...

    $15

  • Late Set: Simon Rowe Organ Trio

    Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Keeping folks up past 10 pm in SF is no easy feat, but Key’s owner Simon Rowe has been showcasing the best of the Bay Area’s organ trios in his late night Saturday sets. His ‘Transcendent Trio’, formed for a “Jazz on the Patio” residency during the pandemic will feature the dynamic Kai Lyons- guitar,...

    $15

  • Late Set: Simon Rowe Organ Trio

    Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Keeping folks up past 10 pm in SF is no easy feat, but Key’s owner Simon Rowe has been showcasing the best of the Bay Area’s organ trios in his late night Saturday sets. His ‘Transcendent Trio’, formed for a “Jazz on the Patio” residency during the pandemic will feature the dynamic Kai Lyons- guitar,...

    $15

  • Late Set: Simon Rowe Organ Trio

    Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Keeping folks up past 10 pm in SF is no easy feat, but Key’s owner Simon Rowe has been showcasing the best of the Bay Area’s organ trios in his...

    $15

  • Late Set: Simon Rowe Organ Trio

    Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Keeping folks up past 10 pm in SF is no easy feat, but Key’s owner Simon Rowe has been showcasing the best of the Bay Area’s organ trios in his late night Saturday sets. His ‘Transcendent Trio’, formed for a “Jazz on the Patio” residency during the pandemic will feature the dynamic Kai Lyons- guitar,...

    $15

  • Late Set: Simon Rowe Organ Trio

    Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Keeping folks up past 10 pm in SF is no easy feat, but Key’s owner Simon Rowe has been showcasing the best of the Bay Area’s organ trios in his late night Saturday sets. His ‘Transcendent Trio’, formed for a “Jazz on the Patio” residency during the pandemic will feature the dynamic Kai Lyons- guitar,...

    $15

  • Late Set: Simon Rowe Organ Trio

    Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Keeping folks up past 10 pm in SF is no easy feat, but Key’s owner Simon Rowe has been showcasing the best of the Bay Area’s organ trios in his late night Saturday sets. His ‘Transcendent Trio’, formed for a “Jazz on the Patio” residency during the pandemic will feature the dynamic Kai Lyons- guitar,...

    $15
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