Armstrong Jazz House was the perfect place for a late-night cocktail and live music. I got my usual old fashioned and it was perfect. My husband and I shared a dulce de leche Pavlova. It was so beautiful and even more delicious. My husband isn't really a sweets kind of guy but even he loved it. The jazz band was amazing. They even allowed a guest to sing Sinatra's "My Way". The guest made singing that song look easy! Service was fantastic. Our drinks were never empty. I plan to come here again on my next trip to Miami! read more

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The doorman was also one of the singers!! This place was phenomenal. It is very small. So the reason they didn't get 5 stars is because I was sat at the entrance and was blocking everyone who entered or existed. The walls are decorated with all kinds of jazz memorabilia. Another thing that took their 5 stars was the alcohol options. It is all fermented alcohol and no name brands. We shared steak bites, truffle fries, and the chicken tostones. All the food was delicious. The service was also amazing. I forgot to add it smelled like caca in there. read more

The ambience was great. Cozy, warm. The restaurant is small, too small for the jazz music which resonated all over. We had difficulty hearing each other. The food was very disappointing. Everyone had an issue with their food. Steaks were not cooked as the guests asked. My seafood was not cooked how I asked. The server disappeared and when he finally returned with my glass of wine, he announced we had to pay and vacate the table. I thought he was kidding but he stated the second sitting was coming at 8pm. We had 6:00 pm reservatoons. Overall, we will not return. Ruined our New Years. The jazz music was nice. Two stars for location, ambience, music. read more

Best place for jazz lovers in Miami!!! They charge $5 cover per person which is more than reasonable because the ambiance and the live music is incredible. I would recommend making a reservation beforehand for one of the three shows that goes nightly. My friend and I got some drinks and coffee and ended up unknowingly staying 45 mins past closing but nobody pressured us to leave or even mentioned anything-- the staff was so friendly and polite. I cannot wait to come back. read more

Dun jazz bar with good cocktails and fabulous decorations. The singer and jazz band were phenomenal. read more

Armstrong Jazz House - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

Great music and atmosphere but horrible service. Even asked host and waited 20 minutes for bill. Also, empty glasses and no one asked if we wanted another round. read more

What a wonderful surprise! Great singer and band. The vibe is everything!!! Will be back sooner than later read more

Armstrong Jazz House - Interior view from the bar - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

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Great music, horrible wines. Pleasant jazz atmosphere in a dark jazz club vibe. Will definitely return but prefer to pay the corkage fee, next time. Didn't eat but the food around me looked great. Service was as expected, pay 20% for 5% worth of value. But again, the most shocking experience, was how horrible their wines by the glass were. I wish them well, it's a great jazz concept for Coral Gables, but please improve on the wine offerings, especially when you don't have a liquor license. read more

Armstrong Jazz House - "Never heard of wines", just horrible - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

Beautiful intimate space with lovely live music and good bites and drinks. I got the espresso martini and it was fantastic and so well balanced. The truffle fries were good and so were the tostones. Great service and the welcome shot we got was such a fun introduction to the establishment. Reservations are strongly recommended as the place is smaller and can fill up quick. read more

Armstrong Jazz House - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

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We went here for the music. The place doesn't have a liquor license so it's pretty much mocktails . Service was ok the waiter was a little pushy- wanted us to order food right away and reminded us of our 2 hour stay limit. 4.2 stars. read more

Armstrong Jazz House - Menu - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

This place is a gem. Surrounded by live jazz and great service, we started with cocktails and the chicken tostones appetizers followed by the French onion soup, blue note shrimp salad and skirt steak. Wrapped with the tres leches dessert. Chef's kiss!! Oh, and the Bordeaux was Devine. If you visit, you must experience this place! read more

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Wow! We finally found our perfect go-to place for jazz, great food, and relaxing atmosphere. The place may be small but it's huge in personality and great personnel. The staff was friendly and, oh sooo efficient. Upon arrival they give you a complimentary shot of their passion fruit cocktail. It was delish We went as a big group to celebrate our friend's birthday. We thoroughly enjoyed our complete experience. The manager approached us and offered some of their specialty tea at table outside (on the house.) It was such an unexpected treat. He is definitely a gracious host. Can't wait to come back. read more

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The interior is small, intimate, dark and sexy. It should be a great place for music and a cocktail or after dinner cordial, plus $5 cover on the Sunday night we stopped in. The 3 pc band wasn't bad, just not terribly exciting. The guitarist in between sets seemed like a good idea, but he spent most of his time setting up and then delivered one song. The server was nice and not pushy. He explained they have wine and low alcohol drinks and no cordials, e.g., amaretto or frangelica, because they don't have the right license. They have a beautiful tea service, but serve only raspberry tea! They have outdoor seating, but it looked like it's just for smoke breaks. I can't comment on the food as we just stopped in for drinks and music. read more

The loved the experience and the live jazz! It was really nice listening to the music in a beautiful ambiance. The place was a vibe with beautiful decor. Great to come with your friends for a classy night out. read more

Armstrong Jazz House - Inside - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

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Nice vibes with food, drinks and live jazz. Service is good with attentive waiters but this place required reservations to be inside to see the band. Otherwise you're not gonna be able to go in. It's limited reserved seating. For after hours you can always sit outside and till enjoy the vibes. I'm giving it 3 stars because we couldn't go in and they don't sell real liquor. Their cocktails are all inspired drinks. It's still good but it was alittle disappointing to me that I couldn't get a real old fashioned. read more

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Despite its name, this is not a place for serious jazz listeners, it's a nice restaurant with tasty food-albeit limited menu, excellent cocktails and great jazz themed and vintage decor. Very recommended for first dates or for a special occasions in particular if you choose corner table adjacent to the entrance. It's a small location but does have sidewalk seating. My companion and I enjoyed our meals-jazzy chicken francesa and the Cajun shrimp/calamari. The full house was not there for the music, they didn't even applaud throughout the evening. If you want a nice upscale evening with live background music, fabulous however, if you're looking for a serious jazz listening experience, stay away. read more

Armstrong Jazz House - The trio, stage and wall decor - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

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I'd like to come back, sit inside, and try the food. I love Jazz and I like that Armstrong appears to be a popular place to watch live Jazz in Miami. I can't speak to the food, but the cocktails we had were decent and the service was pretty good. It was full inside, so we sat outside at a few tables on the sidewalk yet we could easily hear the band. The Jazz? On the particular evening I went, it was somewhat boring and even a bit uninspired - almost like background music. Maybe that's the point of Armstrong - it's a place where you can enjoy light, easy-going Jazz for good conversation (if you can find it), food, and drinks. read more

Armstrong Jazz House - Outside - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

Great tunes when I entered, but the bar staff were not the friendliest and did not seem that interested in serving my group of 3 (as we were not sitting at a table and instead choose the bar for a drink). The barman was decent (2 wines and an Old Fashioned, so not that difficult of an order). We were asked to shift down 1 seat at the bar about 10 minutes after we sat down, to free up 2 seats together. I don't have an issue with that, but no one ever sat in those seats. Shifting down put us closer to the staff area (kitchen), so we were then constantly bumped into as the staff moved around. We couldn't get any closer to the bar, due to the size of the seats. All in all, a cozy spot to listen to some good local jazz musicians, but the staff that night left my experience lacking. read more

The atmosphere at this place is super chill. The crowd is late 40s-70s ish. You do need a reservation, and on Thursday night that was definitely the case. The band was decent. Mellow. The space was super tight. Most the tables are alongside the wall, and it feels like you are on top of your neighbors. The one lady I basically shared an armrest with kept moving so much and bumping me every time she did, I felt like I was stuck on a flight with a toddler I couldn't escape from. The food was not what I expected, especially considering the prices, a bit underwhelming. The steak was well-prepared. But nothing spectacular. The salmon was well prepared too, but again, for the price it wasn't phenomenal. We also split the calamari and shrimp appetizer. Again, we have all had better, was the consensus. (My friend felt the sauce was very watery, I felt like it had a lot of condiments- salty.) I also ordered the French onion soup. That looked like it would be good, but I found it very over condimented, a lot of what tasted like cumin. I think the best thing about this place is the service. Our waiter Laz did his best to make sure we were happy. read more

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The estate of Louis Armstrong needs to send this place a cease and desist immediately. Respectfully. Armstrong Jazz House gives strong "there is no other jazz spot in Miami so let's just open something and hope people don't ask questions" energy. The *idea* is doing all the work here, because everything else is struggling to keep up. Let's start with the food. The menu is bad. The drink options are worse. And the food itself is almost impressive in how consistently disappointing it is. I have never had a French onion soup so aggressively unpleasant. The steak was completely unseasoned. The truffle fries deserve their own apology letter. How do you ruin truffle fries? That takes effort. The space is tiny to the point of chaos. Guests were being physically pushed as people came and went all night. Customer service was peak Miami in the worst way. Our waitress spilled a drink on us, brought the wrong meal, and somehow that was not even the lowest point. The manager was. We had planned a large party and communicated with the restaurant for weeks. Then, the night before the event, another manager called to tell us we suddenly had to meet an outrageous minimum spend because they had just realized we were basically booking the entire place except for a few tables. The night before. After weeks of planning. That alone soured the experience before we even arrived and showed a complete lack of foresight or professionalism. Now the music. Or whatever that was. You sit there thinking background music is playing through speakers, only to look over and realize no, that is the band. No announcements. No energy. Just quiet, underwhelming jazz happening to you instead of being performed for you. For a place built around music, this was shocking. Two stars because I do love the dark, grown, and sexy vibe. The atmosphere has potential. But this place could actually be great if it revamped the menu, fixed the drink program, trained the staff and management, and for the love of jazz, hired an MC or someone to actually introduce the band. Do that, and this might finally become the go to jazz spot it wants so badly to be. read more

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Love this intimate little spot! It's Tupi ally packed because "smart people" Make their reservations ahead of time; I wound up at the bar. Don't ask me what I had, don't recall; I was overwhelmed with the service and conversation by the owner. He was so accommodating. I am Happy to report: I will be happy to return! read more

This cafe has live jazz music every night! Just a note there is a cover charge and they finish playing earlier than the restaurant closes (around 11:15 the night I came). The have food and drinks (including mocktails). I got the lychee drink and the truffle Mac and cheese which was really rich and flavor and quite delicious. read more

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If you're in the coral gables area and want a laid back, chill jazz club with good eats and live music this is the spot for you ! It's a small club with very tightly packed tables hence the 4/5 stars. I recommend making a reservation as it's not a large space and can fill up quickly. I enjoyed the pavlova for dessert and it was my favorite dish of the night. Would say it's a great spot for a date night read more

We finally came with the proper-prior-reservation and the experience went excellent. We sat promptly, the table was pretty good located right in front of the stage, I don't think there is a bad table here anyways, the drinks are not too good because they are made of winebase, my sister and husband ordered Oldfashiones and they were mediocre. The services was very friendly, the music top-notch, the sound very good, we enjoy the bonus performance of their bouncer (this lady won't last long there) and she is a super talent, and the food was very good, the churrasco was tasty and cooked to perfection, the French soup was good and the tostones as appetizer were a bit salty and why too small for the price. Overall a very good night out! We finished with a jar of tea on the house and it was another added bonus! We'll be back soon... read more

Armstrong Jazz House - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

The place is very small, but quaint. They have a live jazz band. The food was amazing and so was the digestive tea that is served at the end of dinner. They do charge five dollars per person for entry. But, at least they greet you with a small shot of Prosecco. read more

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Omg BEAUTIFUL MUSIC/JAZZ , the food is incredible and the service impeccable! Thank you Arlene your smile and beautiful service throughout the night was great it appreciated. We will be back and you are one of the reasons we will and Alfred your joy and passion to give your guests good music, drink and food is beautiful. Your hospitality and beautiful friendliness made our experience one of the best ever. read more

Armstrong Jazz House - Ambiance is amazing - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

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Six of us went for a birthday celebration. We were greeted with a shot of something yummy from New Orleans. Our table was near the band. Inside is small but very opulent and cozy. We started with 2 orders of calamari and shrimp. They took forever to come out from the kitchen and were "less than" warm, but had a nice flavor and we were hungry, so were gone in no time. I got the skirt steak with a side of mashed potatoes, and an additional side of the parmesan broccoli. It was super delicious. I'm looking at the menu now and wondering if they've made some changes, or if I just missed seeing the beignet conch fritters or the European plantain appetizers. Oh well...something to look forward to for next time. For dessert we got the Paris Pavlova, and it was as heavenly as it sounds: Dulce de leche, strawberries and meringue. So the jazz was outstanding and made for great entertainment and a special night. Armstrong's a definitely a score for a date night or special occasion. You absolutely need reservations, but if you are really lucky you might score a table outside without a Rez, but there's been a line every time I've been nearby. read more

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Great place to listen to live Jazz bands. Small indoor seating and bar with great ambiance. Unfortunately very disappointing with the food choices. Even the bar tender told me not to bother with the menu as there was nothing for vegans Cute place to go on a date, or if you love jazz, my only recommendation would be to get with the times and offer some plant based environmentally friendly food options. read more

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This place was simply a gem tucked right between the retail areas in downtown Coral Gables and we simply had a pleasant time. We had a nice little small steak bite appetizer which had a wonderful peppercorn sauce surrounding it and it was absolutely fantastic the salmon was cooked perfectly it was in a cream sauce, which is not my favorite way to enjoy salmon, but it wasn't bad because it had mushrooms in it that was absolutely fantastic. Next I got to say something about this truffle thing, I know what they're supposed to be but what I tasted in that mac and cheese reminded me of what my grandma's, and she has been gone for many decades, it was absolutely Splendid but I cannot believe my grandmother may have used truffles, I really doubt it.....but it was a great flavorful cheese sauce. I ordered it as an extra side because I knew thought it would be fantastic. My wife wanted the parmesan kind of broccoli bake thing they do and it was a bit too creamy for my taste, now because of the other two sauces I thought maybe my palate was really off but thank God the chef knew how to keep the broccoli crunchy, what??? This chef has to be some type of wizard, like how is that even possible my man, or lady. Then the band came in and they gave a splendid performance a nice little Afro-Cuban Jazz Ensemble performance that let us enjoy our night. And even though the place is small we were treated like royalty when we arrived we were given a shot at the door maitre d, we had a guy that came around and did all the cleaning up and I waiter was absolutely Splendid and fantastic. People don't cheat yourself when you're in Coral Gables get down to HOUSE, make it the first thing on your list instead of the last like it was on our list and have a great time. Bon appetit, or ¡Buen provecho!! read more

Armstrong Jazz House - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

Honestly this place could be great. The music was perfect. Interior was nicely done. But after that this misses the mark across the board. 1) this is not a full liquor bar. Yet they have a cocktail section. So pretty much your paying $16 for fruit juice 2) even if you wanted to order a cocktail most of the items aren't even available on the menu. Also, various food items weren't available as well even though this is a limited menu. 3) what it says on the menu is not what you get. The tostones said you get 5 and the plate has 4. See my picture 4) the food service is wildly slow. We sat down and ordered two meals and after one hour of waiting nothing came out. We ended up cancelling our order and going somewhere else. 5) when we got our tab they have one hand held machine that they show your total but when you actually pay the waiter pulled out his iPhone to process payment. Very strange to see that. Also, the card machine apparently doesn't work with Visa cards which is insane. Really sad to see a great concept ran so poorly. I'd be shocked if this place stays open for long with so many other better options in the gables. read more

Ruben gave a perfect experience, accompanied by the music and the ambience. Definitely coming back and order the burger! read more

Armstrong Jazz House - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

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Fantastic date spot to bring a loved one or friend to listen to awesome jazz music. My wife and I had a great and will definitely be back. The only reason for 4 stars is that the space is small and tight and our reservation was late so some of the stuff on the menu we wanted were unavailable. Other than that, the ambiance was amazing, service was amazing, and the music was amazing. When you first sit down, they welcome you with a small glass of champagne and a hot wet towel, and broth to clean your palate. They have great options on the menu and fantastic selections of wines. If you're looking for whiskey/bourbon, they don't have. The old fashioned is wine based. Wasn't that good but still a good experience to try. read more

Armstrong Jazz House - Menu - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

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Amazing jazz bar! Wonderful service, ambiance, and food. Make reservations and go! You're given a complimentary shot when you go in, and they bring you a tiny cup of soup along with peanuts once you've sat down. For food, we ordered the Burger and Salmon. Both entrees were spectacular! Burger comes with truffle fries and for the salmon, I chose truffle mac and cheese. All very delicious. Tres Leches dessert was AMAZING! Our waiter, Alex, was friendly and attentive. I definitely would come back again! read more

Food was amazing!!! Reuban gave us the best customer service ever. Me and my wife will definitely come back the next time we are in Miami

Awesome service and great food. This place is full of ambience and music that reflects the style of Louisiana life. Next time we are in Coral Gables, we will most definitely be coming here for a nice dinner and great music. I do wish they would get bar chairs that actually swivel. The ones they have now are not and if you have a significant other with you, it's rather difficult to keep moving your head back and forth to talk and to watch the jazz band. Just my two cents. Other than that, this place is well worth the tome to stop by and visit. read more

Armstrong Jazz House - Live Jazz Band - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

I have been wanting to go to this jazz house for ages ! I usually go to Lagnaippe when I want to see some live jazz. But when I saw this on Miracle Mile I knew that I have to go. I recommend that you make a reservation the place was packed . We waited some time to be seated inside. This place is all about the classy vibes. The atmosphere takes you to another time. We got small plates. I really enjoyed the tres leches . Definitely coming back here again. Decent prices. A good spot for a date or a catch up and to enjoy some good jazz ! read more

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Update: The venue reached out to me a few days after the reservation, explaining that there had been an issue with the transformer in the area that took out their power. They offered a refund and a return visit, and while I won't be able to take advantage of the latter since I live in Boston, I appreciated them for their outreach and for not leaving me hanging. read more

Armstrong Jazz House - The jazz club CLOSED with the lights off after I prepaid for a reservation - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

great music, great service, great food, what else could you possibly need? i genuinely recommend if you come here for anything at all: the passion fruit cheesecake is one of the best desserts i've ever had in my entire life. Also recommend asking for MARY to serve you!very attentive and sweet, she definitely elevated the experience! The espresso martini is alado delicious and huge for a great pick me up :) read more

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I stopped in for a drink at the bar and a bit of live jazz. The vibe is nice - a cozy space appropriate for traditional jazz. Unfortunately, where I sat at the end of the bar, the place smelled a bit stale and musty. The bartender was dropping and fumbling things including a stainless steel shaker that he dropped onto the bar and bounced on my lap. No big deal. I did find it odd that he was tasting every drink, even basic cocktails. It is perfectly normal for bartenders to taste more complex cocktails to insure quality, but do you need to taste every gin & tonic? Furthermore, the really weird thing is that he would taste some drinks twice - with the same straw. He tasted my old fashioned and apparently deemed it good, but I found it lacking. Really, it tasted like nothing. I figured I would not order another one as it was not much different than drinking a glass of ice water. Upon receiving the bill, I was notified of a $5 cover charge. Normally, that would be fine and the music is worth it, but the video playing about the bar clearly boasted about music seven nights a week and "never a cover charge." I wanted to like this place, but it was a bit disappointing unfortuantely. read more

The restaurant had an amazing atmosphere with a live band, the food was delicious, and the service was good. However, one thing really irritated me. We had an 8 PM reservation and were being served by the manager. After a few drinks and appetizers, around 10 PM, he came over and told us we had to leave because another party had a reservation. That felt very distasteful, and it makes me doubt I'll return. read more