Sheba Piano Lounge: A Stylish Blend of Jazz, Blues, and Culinary Delights

we ordered the veggie sampler and the mushroom and spicy lentils sambusas and everything was DELICIOUS!!! so so so flavorful, some of the best ethiopian i’ve had in the bay!! and the live jazz was the icing on the cake (although it did start about 40 min late)

2nd night in San Francisco and no let downs so far. The food is good. The owners are so nice. I love it. Sat next to the band and they killed it. Great atmosphere a mix crowd. Best price I seen here so far.

Best Ethiopian I’ve ever had. Ordered the following: Doro wat Tibs wat Misir wat Lentil and beef sambusa tibs wat and lentil sambusa were my favorites. Loved the live Jazz band as well!

SF CITY PERFECTION!! Used Gemini to find something interesting and unique to do on rainy Sunday and ended here at Sheba. Came for live music but left with a new favorite food spot! No notes, just orders here. Love the staff, truly the cherry on top. Definitely come by when they're playing live music. Such a TREAT and cannot wait to come back.

Netsanet was an amazing host!! And it was such a pleasure meeting her and her sister Israel, both are the owners. They all made sure that my friends and I were taken care of. Everyone was pleasant, attentive and gave amazing customer service! And OMG the food and drinks were amazing!!!! Top tier!! I was celebrating my 40th birthday, visiting from Chicago!! 1st time in San Francisco. The entire staff and guests there sang happy birthday to me!!! Made me feel so special. I will definitely be back on my next visit. Thank you all so much for making my experience an amazing one!!

What a quaint place, nestled in the Filmore District, that offers great nightly jazz entertainment, reasonably priced drinks and American and African cuisine. The Sisters that operate this lounge are so welcoming. I tried the Injera, for the first time. Injera is an Ethopian style sponge flatbread. I encourage everyone to stop by and experience the vibes for yourself. Wonderful atmosphere.

uch a cute restaurant with such good food and vibes! Came here for dinner with friends and loved that they had vegan options lol. I got the lentil and injira and it was sooo good! a little spicier then anticipated but still so yum and filling! Also loved that they had jazz playing through the night (can’t really see them though because of the layout). Also waited like 40 min from when we ordered to when we got out food which was a bit of a letdown but other than that no complaints!

Overview: dark and cosy speakeasy with a full bar and good sound system. Perfect for an intimate gathering. Meal/Time: Dinner Sunday 541 PM/ Party of 3 Seated: 541 PM Ordered:548 PM First ordered item arrived: 604 Decor/Atmosphere: Really comfortable seatings. The atmosphere feels warm. Staff is friendly. The only downside is the lighting is a bit on the dim side... hard to read the menu. Parking is a bit hard. Took us a bit of time. The neighborhood is bit on the rough side. Service/ Front of the House: Felt welcome and greeted as we walked in. Service/Serving Staff: wait staff is friendly and personable. She gave us a big smile when she came up to the table, she came back a couple of times refilling water and making sure we had enough Injera. Per the receipt her name is Yewibensh. Food: if you order from the "Out of Africa" menu, it's more of a family style so large shareable portions. You get a plate of Injera, like a spongy flat bread that you tear into small pieces to pickup the food. No real flavor to add or to interfere with the entree. Beg Alecha ($28) Tender pieces of lamb braised slowly in green pepper, with yellow onions, Ethiopian herb sauce, ginger, rosemary, turmeric and jalapeno pepper. A little bit spicy. The sauce is just pure awesome... If I had a bowl of white rice that sauce is going right on top of it. Really goes well with the slight gaminess of lamb. Vegetarian Sampler ($29) sample of the 4 vegetarian entrees on the menu. GOMEN - Fresh collard greens & spinach w/ green onions, garlic, oregano, ginger & tomatoes. Really good, my actual favorite item. I just love collard greens. The greens were tender, it will go well with the lamb. KIK ALICHA - Yellow split peas cooked & flavored w/ turmeric, onion & Ethiopian herbs. Not really a big pea fan, but I could not tell it was peas. But not as bland and the English mushy peas. MESIR WAT - Lentils cooked w/ chopped onions, garlic, olive & mild Berbere sauce. Really good flavor, could not taste any olives for those that might be adverse to olives. ATAKILT KILIKIL - Fresh cabbage, carrots, green peppers & onions sautéed w/ garlic, ginger, turmeric and tomatoes. This was actually the most boring item I had tonight. The cabbage was the star and all the other veggies played supporting roles. Yasa Tibs ($28) Sautéed catfish marinated in white wine and cooked with garlic, onions, bell peppers, scallions and tomatoes. Large chunks of catfish, juicy and tender. Seasoning hid that "catfish" flavor, it could have been any other type of firm white fish. Excellent dish. Tibs Wat ($28) Sautéed prime beef simmered in Berbere sauce, a touch of Nit’ir Kibe (Ethiopian purified butter) & cardamom. The beef is really shredded. This makes it easy to pickup with the Injera. Really flavorful, not a bit spicy at all. Value: At about $28 a plate, the value for the quality of the food is good. For those who want to venture into Ethiopian cuisine, this is a good entry point. Restroom: single Men's Room at the back of the dining area, to the right of the bar Clean, well stocked and very roomy. Will I come back?: Yes I would come back... I would like to try the sea bass on the "regular" menu.