Crescent Ballroom is a wonderful venue for music and lunch downtown. St. Vincent, Phantogram, and Eliot Sumner are some of the artists I've been fortunate to see at this intimate venue. If you're not one to crowd towards the front of the stage there's also bleacher style seating in the back that also has a great view.
Tickets are fairly priced and sometimes you can snag a free ticket if you grab lunch on a Tuesday.
Best time to beat the Tuesday lunch rush is either at 11:30am or after 1pm.
I recommend the tacos for lunch or Happy Hour. For a bit of subtle heat try the Tinga Taco. No heat? Try the Pacific Chicken Taco.
I've received tickets to three separate events from Ticket Tuesday thus far:). It's a great way to sample the menu.