This a sexy spot to enjoy dinner, some drinks, and live entertainment. The staff is extremely attentive, the kitchen works quickly and efficiently. EVERYTHING I saw walk by me looked and smelled amazing. We tried the margarita pizza, the clam chowder and a few of the drinks. Hands down the BEST clam chowder I've ever had. It was perfect huge chunck of mahi, clams and potatoes. Holy cow I can say I will not have clam chowder anywhere else but here. Now that I am done with my chowder rant. The space is gorgeous, you will have to valet with the hotel or find street or public parking elsewhere. read more

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Blue Note Hawaii is located inside the Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort and serves as Hawaii's premier venue for world-renowned artists, from jazz and blues to Hawaiian favorites. Formerly the Society of Seven showroom, the 9,000 square-foot facility seats over 300 and showcases two performances nightly in an intimate setting - seven days a week, 365 days a year. Blue Note is also available for private events. My daughter takes ukulele lessons so I thought it would be fun for her to watch ukulele master, Jake Shimabukuro live. I love that Blue Note Hawaii features leaders in jazz as well as other musicians including top local artists. Seating here is first come first serve within your section. Most shows have 3 tiers: Premium Tables, Loge Tables and Bar. The Premium tables and booths are closest to the stage; Loge Tables are elevated; and the Bar area is in the upper tier. All areas have great views of the stage. Doors open at 5pm for the first set (6:30pm). Since there were only two of us, we had to share a table with another couple which was fine. Blue Note Hawaii has a great drink menu as well as food menu. My daughter loved the salmon with the unagi glaze and I really enjoyed my spinach salad with salmon. For dessert, we indulged in banana lumpia as well as bread pudding. The food was excellent as well as the service! There is a $10 food and beverage minimum per person. The show was great and the sound was amazing! We had a wonderful experience and hope to back to check out more shows. Validated parking ($6) for up to 4 hours is available at the Ohana East Hotel. No dress code. Open to all ages, but no seating of minors in bar area. Fully ADA compliant. read more

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We have passed this very nice business many times going to Hula Grill. Located above Dukes in the Outrigger and just next to Hula Grill, Blue Note seemed an excellent place to view a concert. We attended the last day of Richard Marx. Blue Note is a nicely sized yet intimate venue. The layout is such that all seats should have a great view of the performer. The workers are very friendly, from the gentleman that booked our tickets and gave us great advice on what seats to get, to our waitress that had an ever present smile and checked on us frequently. Our concern for seating is they are not assigned so it is very first come first seated. The seating are tables with multiple chairs so it is very possible you will be sharing your viewing experience with strangers. The lady that showed right before the concert started, ordered her food late, made a lot of noise cutting her meat, and chewed like she was a baseball player chewing tobacco. The seats are not elevated and the tables perpendicular to the stage so you can expect your view to be frequently blocked by either patrons at other tables or those at yours. The food is decent and pricey yet this was expected considering the talent they were presenting. We order the $38 prime rib which was tasty yet rather small. Stay away from the cheese plate which was a major disappointment. I suggest you spend your time at the bar which is what we intend to do when we return. Richard Marx was very entertaining and we thoroughly enjoyed his performance. We took the time to look through the calendar for the next couple of months and they have some great upcoming shows. read more

You go to the Blue Note for the concerts. Not the food. A small venue that provides great close-up seating. On a first come basis...so for the top ticket price you can get great upfront seats. Concert was great. Current menu has a (1) rib-eye poke: skip it....too much soy sauce, dry rice. Not really a "poke". (2) Kauai shrimps: skip it, too. Shrimps were overcooked. Same dry rice. Get the Caesar salad plus meat option. read more

I was excited to see Maxi Priest last night, 2.27.16, after reading other Yelp reviews & seeing their pictures. Kama 'aina rate is 15% off regular priced tickets but you have to call their box office & place your order via phone. Tickets were easy to pick up at will call, which is right outside the entrance. After you pick up your tickets, be prepared to stand in a long line until the doors open, which is normally 30 minutes before scheduled show time. After entering, you're escorted to your designated area (we chose loge). We ordered drinks (French kiss martini for me & sidecar cocktail for my bf). Cocktails are pretty pricey at $14-$16, but is consistent with Waikiki drink prices at other venues & tasted good. For food, we shared the beef short ribs entrée, served over a polenta cake with greens which was tender & flavorful & salmon with unagi glaze over greens which comes with a bowl of rice. The salmon portion was a lot smaller than the beef short ribs entrée and was cooked well & had good flavor but the short ribs was my favorite. My bf had the French onion soup which he said was pretty good. Food is a little expensive but tastes good & is consistent with Waikiki prices too. Instead of a cooked dessert, I opted for a dessert that I could drink & had a chocolate macadamia nut cocktail, which was delicious. Maxi Priest was scheduled to go on at 9:30 but didn't start until 10:10. He & his musicians put on a great performance & got the crowd involved with some of his songs. The venue isn't too big so everyone had a good view of the stage. Our server was super nice & was helpful with keeping us informed with drink order status (the bar was backed up a bit). We were given glasses of Prosecco on the house to thank us for our patience, which was nice. Thank you other Yelpers, for recommending parking at Outrigger East on Kuhio & Kaiulani for $6 with validation from Blue Note (which you obtain at the Blue Note gift shop). Check the Blue Note performance schedule for upcoming shows & make sure to call in advance to get your Kama aina discount. read more

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We went there for the Christopher Cross show last night. We arrived at 5:45 and was politely greeted by the hostess who promptly sat us. Since we were fairly early she let us choose where we wanted to sit. We chose the far side of the room by the piano and away from the drums. It turned out to be a good decision because Christopher Cross ended up standing almost next to the piano. The room is not big and holds about 150 people. Which really makes it a charming intimate venue for this type of live music. There's not really a bad seat in the house. There are booths that seat up to four people and tables that seat up to 6 people. Whether booth or table, you are expected to share your space if necessary. We sat at a table and there was another couple that got seated next to us. It was a little awkward at first but then when they turned down the lights and the show started, we hardly knew they were there. The menu is definitely on the pricy side. For example a burger with fries is $21. We had eaten prior but decided to share a main course dish of Unagi Glazed Atlantic Salmon on fried tofu with cherry tomatoes, watercress and a side of jasmine rice $30. It was very good. The salmon was moist and cooked perfectly. The unagi glazed added a wonderful sweet and exotic flavor to the salmon. Drink prices are also on the high side with glasses of wine starting at $13. I think the best value is the Glenlevit 12 $13. They do a 2 ounce pour which makes it worth while. The service was excellent. Our waitress Shireen was attentive and very knowledgable about the food and drinks. Since this was the first show of his 5 day stay and the first show of two shows each night, the sound mix was off the first three songs as we could barely hear the vocals over the instruments. By the time he played the fourth song, Sailing, the issue had been resolved. The show introduced Cross's new material sprinkled with a few of his Grammy winning hits. My fave was when he went unplugged and did Laura. A touching song about a friend who passed away much too young. The Blue Note is a unique and wonderful venue to see this type of live music. It is intimate,classy and perfect for date night. I wouldn't hesitate to come back to see another show if I find that an artist I like is playing. Will definitely check out their line up for future shows. read more

Spent the evening with my daughter watching Kitty Pineapple and she was very funny & her opening actS were also funny. It was a packed house full of laughter The food was a different story. The pork buns were very dry & the charcuterie board was skimpy but the chocolate cake bomb was delicious. I am hoping the next time I go there will be a improvement on the food & a different menu. The drinks were ok but it could of been better (less ice) for the price that I paid read more

Back at Blue Note tonight for Sheila E and we were not disappointed. The service was great and we had an awesome time. I ordered the prime rib again and it's was cooked perfectly. The flavors were on point and it was tasty. My wife ordered the Blue Note burger and that was also delicious. Her fries came out crispy just like she ordered them. A big step up from the last time we were here! Thank you Blue Note for brining Sheila E to entertain us. We enjoyed Basia last month but this show was our favorite. She was energetic, entertaining and it was an outstanding performance. We wish we could see her again and take advantage of the New Years Eve VIP options which look likes awesome package. Hopefully she comes back again. It was a great date night, Mahalo Blue Note and Shelia E. We have seen many great performances at Blue Note Hawaii and will continue to come back. read more

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Amazing vibes. We came to listen to a Japanese jazz pianist and it was so good. The food was average and prices are reasonable given the setup and location of the restaurant. We were there for the music and we didn't care much about the food so we give it a pass. The seating is interestingly organized with some spots a lot less desirable than others. Go early and grab your table that allows a better view. Service is good. read more

Blue Note is great live venue. The decor is a classic blues Jazz Lounge. Make sure you snag a booth! it just adds to the atmosphere. I've seen several shows here already. Too many to list. My favorite so far was Kamasi Washington. I never heard of him before seeing him at the Blue Note but later that year he was headlining Afropunk in NYC! There is usually a minimum purchase for food and drink. I think its $20 but don't quote me. It makes for a great night with friends or a date. I always see great performers playing there. Make sure you get tickets quick though before some are only here for a night or two and sell out fast. read more

An excellent place to be entertained with local and mainstream musicians, comedians and the like. Although they had a very limited pupu menu. However it is a mind blower on the kind of talent they display on stage. From up and coming to current stars and also legends from the past. A great place to take your significant other for a night out. read more

If I could give this place less than one star I would. The only reason we came here was because our sorority celebration added an event and concert here to see Musiq Soulchild. The server was terrible. So rude and dismissive. Making all kind of excuses for her bad service. It's understood that sometimes places are short staffed and kitchens get backed up. However, that should have been taken into consideration when this event was confirmed "sold out" when 300 people confirmed and paid for several months in advance. Additionally, we were give a preselected menu of 3 entrees so the kitchen should have been more than prepared for our orders. We waited over an hour for service to place our dinner orders only to be dismissed and shrugged off when we inquired about what was taking so long with our drink orders (a ginger ale and tequila w/juice). We would have happy to dine elsewhere and simply arrive for the concert. We didn't need to spend money or time waiting around for the poor service. With our group being so large we should have been better taken care of. Won't be recommending this place to anyone traveling to Honolulu for vacation or conference anytime soon. read more

Another great night at the blue note. This time, I saw Martha Reeves and the Vandellas. The show was great and of course the Blue Note didn't disappoint. Looking forward to my next show. Keep the great acts coming! read more

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Great acoustics well balanced, especially for the Koto. It's a very intimate seating, no bad seat in the house. We went to see our friends perform "Hiroshima ". It was their ending of their performances said to say. They'll truly be missed on the festival n concert scene. We had the Pan Seared Salmon n The Charcuterie both were very tasty. Our Server Amaya was very friendly and helpful in describing the salmon. Definitely concert venue. read more

We went here for the first time last night to see Richard Marx perform. We had such a great time and really liked the setup for the show. We enjoyed our food and beverages. Prices were a tad high so expect to pay a bit for your meal. I enjoyed a martini and the Hawaiian dip for dinner. The lighting is very low so I couldn't take that great of a picture of my food unfortunately. Had to turn off the flash on my phone for the show. The only reason for 4 stars and not 5 is because during the show, there was a table that was talking loudly and being very annoying. The performer even asked them to shut up and called them out for being inconsiderate. I feel like management should have asked that group to leave. Service for us was great! Our server also handled the loud table but did so with grace, dignity (even though the guy was a jerk to her) and a whole lot of patience! read more

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Always wanted to see someone perform here and last night I finally did! Won a pair of tickets, off Queen Kapiolani Hotel's Instagram, to Anuhea and Bo Napoleon! We parked at the Ohana East Hotel off Kuhio Avenue, max height 6'4." We walked through The International Market Place towards Kalakaua Avenue and Blue Note was right across the crosswalk. There was a waiting line behind the canoe to get in at 8:30pm for the 9pm show. Walked in and told them my name off their list. Tickets are usually sold online. My free tickets were for "premium" seating so we chose a booth. In front the booths were tables then the stage. Upon seating, we were given menus. $10 minimum to order, which really wasn't an issue since majority of the items were well over $10. I chose the Crab "Reuben" which was real crab in between focaccia bread with a salad on the side! Yummy dish...for $25! Boyfriend got the Blue Note Burger with side fries! He said it was yummy, but didn't care for the gravy that came on the side. You get your parking ticket validated at the Blue Note Gift Shop after the show and parking was $6 for 4 hours. Anyways, nice venue, good and prompt service and Anuhea and Bo Napoleon (and his father) were awesome! read more

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FAll the food is awful. I don't know how they can offer this standard. Wouldn't it be better to do away with the food and make the live music venue more thorough? read more

The last time I was here was to see The Society of Seven after my Senior Prom in 1980. What nostalgia! Mahalo Yelp for hosting this event! The atmosphere is very intimate. We had great seats in the Premium area. The food was really, really delicious but the prices are killer! I think if they would lower their prices, people would be apt to order more items and spend more. We met 2 awesome Yelpers at the event...2 new friends! We have tickets to Blue Note in December and are really looking forward to returning. Mahalo Yelp for hosting Richard Marx tonight! What a great show! Richard was amazing! read more

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Okey-Dokey ! Beautiful wife and me went back to the Blue Note after having spoken to one of the managers on our last visit about seniors and us handy caped folks having to try standing in the line for quite some time we see no help in sight. The man at the desk suggested we speak to the hotel folks to borrow a folding chair or whatever, he really doesn't care. Bottom line great shows ,management has no Aloha for us old folks. read more

Came to see Brian Mcknight. He's spectacular! What an amazing talent! What a great venue to come to experience such an amazing talent! :) We are planning on going every single time he's down here on island :) The only thing that brought the 5 star rating down to 4 was the food. :( we only ordered a ceasar salad and French onion soup, but it was enough to formulate an opinion. Ceasar salad was...ceasar salad. Nothing bad, nothing grand. It was the French onion soup that was disappointing. It came out fairly quickly, and it was beautifully presented. That's where it ends. The broth was ok, but the cheese was.... cold and hard! The soup wasn't hot enough to make it gooey! We literally had to use our knives to cut the cheese up in the soup to eat. Prices are a bit much, too. Be prepared to pay almost $30 for a "1/4 bottle" of wine/ champagne. Translates to a mini bottle of wine that they sell nowadays in the drugstore. Woah. Otherwise, improve the food, and it's a 5 star event. :) read more

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Wonderful performance venue with mediocre overpriced food. Save your money and eat before or after the show read more

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We came here to listen to Kimie Miner on a a Friday night. Location: Blue not is located in the Outrigger Beach Hotel right next to the Sheraton. it is where the old SOS room once stood. Parking: the website says you can park at the Ohana East Hotel lot but there are also several parking structures that offer flat rate parking at night so we chose to do that and not worry about how much we are going to have to pay for hourly parking. The show started at 6:30pm but the doors opened at 5:00pm. We arrived around 5:45pm and the room pretty full. Service: our waitress was great! She was friendly, attentive and helpful. Food: our waitress made some suggestions and explained they have a fairly new chef who was trying new things to put on the menu. We ordered the margarita cauliflower pizza which was okay. We also had the French onion soup which our waitress told us everyone orders when they come. It was very tasty. We also ordered the creme brûlée. I normally order the French Onion soup and creme brûlée when I go to most places if it's on the menu and the Blue notes did not disappoint. The drinks were a little pricey...$9 for a bottle of longboard near but you're in Waikiki so it's to be expected. Overall it's a great place to listen to music and enjoy a night out. read more

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Came when Kapono was jammin... Love the ambiance. Service was a bit slow but that was only because the house was packed! The servers were super friendly! Food wasn't that great considering the prices. It was a fun night though. IDK if I'd go back. In the middle of the concert, we and another table of locals were told to keep it down cause a bunch of tourists couldn't hear. 'scuse us if we knew all the words and wanted to sing a long to songs that reminded us of our childhood lol. Maybe we were wrong but ya bet we went ham! read more

Came here in November of 2021 for a jazz show. The show turnout was small, as expected for jazz in the middle of the week, but the music was great, the seating was perfect, and the atmosphere was exactly my kind of way to beat the humid night. The food was a bit pricy for its portion, but it's Waikiki so what do you expect? My girl and I both had the Mahi Mahi Entree ($28). Flavor wise, the lemon/garlic butter and wine caper sauce were excellent, but the small portion with rice and veggies left us thinking of our next meal, and wishing we had ordered a sandwich. On the plus side, it is a very well thought out menu with lots of options for everyone, and everything on it sounds great so I would definitely try something else next time I was there. The signature drink menu is equally impressive. Every choice on there screams it's setting and is exactly what you want while enjoying live music or live comedy. Special shout out to some of the best dessert martinis we've had in a while (we tried the chocolate and the coconut ones). Overall, this place is a gem, and loses one star for its price of food vs portion ratio, but if you're going to a show and want to wet your whistle while watching it, there's no place better in Waikiki! read more

Great show! Great food! Very well organized, we got in and sat down right away. Wait staff was very fast with the orders so you could eat before the show and the food was excellent. read more

The food menu is unbelievable overpriced for little food. Desserts are outrageous prices! Strawberry shortcake is very small. Just a biscuit and whipped cream for 17 dollars. Nuts! Its food, taste, texture, and value doesn't add up to the price of it. Please improve prices or at least make the food and dessert worth the price. All the foods need to change after people spent money on tickets. The tickets should be including free appetizers and drinks. Music was too loud unexpectedly. Turn the beats down a bit so we can hear the singer better. read more

I came to this place to support my neighbor (Beat-A-Lele band). Place is cozy and casual for a music show. Now for food and service during the showtime. They all pretty good. I like their burger and fries and their ice cream dessert mostly. Though I believe others in their menu is pretty good too. But my favorite is their burger and fries and ice cream dessert. Overall, great place 5/5 from me. read more

First time at the Blue Note thanks to Yelp! Small intimate venue that opened earlier this year featuring an assortment of local and invited entertainers. My plus 1 and I had premium tickets and were seated in a booth. We were told that depending on how packed it would be, we might have to share our booth with other folks, but lucky for us, no one joined us and we were able to have the booth the entire time to ourselves. Arrive earlier than open door times to stand in line for the best seating for your ticket level. If you go early, you can enjoy pupus dinner and dessert as a full menu + drink menu is available. It is $10 minimum a person, I ordered a virgin pina colada which was $5. But because my plus 1 ordered 3 cocktails at $16 each, the server did not say anything about me ordering the minimum. Because it was the first night that the artist, Christopher Cross, was playing, the sound team were still tweaking to make sure the sound was right. When coming to any future shows, I would suggest to come anytime after the first showing because they would have gotten the sound down. I am lucky to have been able to see and hear an 80s legend, Christopher Cross, at the Blue Note! read more

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Watched Tenelle tonight (8/19/18). Great food, great service and great entertainment. Watched Willie K. Tonight (8/21/18). Best live show I ever watched in my life. Talking about quality entertainment...Willie K was off the hook. Food and customer service was awesome. Great job Blue Note Hawaii for awesome venue, entertainment, customer service and most importantly the food was delicious. Will be back for more. Can we add some wings to the menu pls and some fried calamari. Watched Robert Cazimero on 10/25/18. Noticed the cost slightly went up. Ordered the crab melt and wife ordered the burger. I didn't like the bread for the crab melt because it seemed like the bread came fraught out of the bag and was not toasted. We ordered the chocolate lava cake that came with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and it was delicious. The chocolate cake was nice and warm. First time we left a show early because we got bored; no offense to the sensational Robert Cazimero. I personally was not familiar with his music but we went because we knew he is one the well respected and popular local musicians. read more

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Only had two in our party, so we spent $300 for the show with dinner to sit next at a table for 4 with strangers. Killed the mood. Take 4-6 people, would be a good time read more

Always quality entertainment and great food. I'm been to about 8 shows and always went home satisfied. Waikiki prices but the food is delicious. Service is always great. Parking is validated I in the Outrigger East. Write a review for a special treat! read more

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I want to give two ratings here. 5 stars for the show. We went to see Manhattan Transfer and they were fabulous! The band was amazing and I believe they were all local. Second rating was on the service....very poor. First of all those tickets were not cheap and when we got there they told us there was standing room only. Really? For over $100 each and we had to stand for 2 hours? I understand that some of the tables of 4 only had 3 people but if they know that happens they should have a stash of chairs for the people who had to stand. There were about 8 people without seating. It was really disappointing. To top it off all of the servers walked by us like we weren't even there. My friend called the Blue Note today to talk to them about it and the guy she spoke to was so rude to her. I loved the setting but if you are going to charge people $100+ at least give them a place to sit! read more

The Ladies of Jazz was a phenomenal show! Every single one of the ladies was incredible. The musicians were excellent as well. What a night. read more

Terrific venue for seeing a show. Andrew Schulz and his opener were outstanding and every seat was a good one, except maybe the front few rows, as it goes with comedy acts :) Efficient drink and food service and clean bathrooms just outside the entrance. Wonderful lighting and sound also. read more

Blue Note Hawaii - Music Venues Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Blue Note exceeded all of my expectations for a performance bar and I only wish I could afford to go more often. My date and I got seats in the booth on the main floor level and they were perfect. The tables seemed a bit too close, so if you can grab a booth, they seem just right to me. As a lover of Jazz music, the Blue Note was the perfect venue to go see a Jazz performance and everything lined up that night to make the perfect atmosphere. The lighting and the aesthetic of the bar made me feel like I was in upscale new york. The music went perfect with the mood that the bar sets. And the drinks were great too. The only thing I'm a bit taken aback about is the cost of everything, but of course, an upscale New York feel is going to come at a hefty price. This is why I chose not to deduct any stars from my review. Hoping to visit again soon. (YC 7/100) read more

Line up for entertainment is Great! I've been going here for years and the food was okay. However, a couple of years ago the menu changed. Now they serve one of the worst food items I've ever tasted. I made myself around the menu and tried really hard to like at least one item. Sad to say, nothing tastes good. More and more people are in agreement that the food is horrible and expensive. Hope Blue Notes owners/managers knows that they're getting a bad reputation on their food. Please improve this asap. For now, I suggest folks eat at home or some place else before going there and just plan to buy a couple of drinks. I'll update my review after they improve their menu. Sorry for the bad review on your food Blue Note. I'm just trying to save you and keep your business going because I really enjoy your shows. read more

"Steady now, who knew that this Girl was ready now?!! See if you tryin' to get Live, well I can show you how! ;) I hustle hard.. I need to pull a double, cause I recognize that Life's a Beautiful struggle... so if I need to push on, well then Baby I'm a push on... Well then shorty I'm a keep Singing my soooooong.... I will Shine....!!" Daaaayum Kimié, you on Fiyaah Girl!!! We just saw Kimié Miner & Friends Live at Blue Note last weekend -- 5 Stars Spectacular!!! Wish we could see her again!! She's EVEN BETTER LIVE than all her sublime recordings... Her songs have over 2,000 plays on my iTunes! Kimié is pho sho my #1 FAV Local Female artist -- one of Hawaii's Finest!! And that night she introduced us to the Amazing Imua Garza!! Da Bruddah got mad skillz on the slack key guitar!! And a sweet soothing voice :) Look for Kimié & Imua at the 2020 Grammys!! She also featured Paula Fuga that night -- Aunty has some pipes! & Souuuul!! =D "Oooh with all my might, I'm ready to take flight, spread my Wings, shed some Light, Illuminate the dark, as I Shine....." Who doesn't LOVE LIVE MUSIC?!! Blue Note is an AMESOME Venue with the SOUND SYSTEM capabilities to SHOWCASE AMAZING VOCAL & INSTRUMENTAL TALENTS!! We had previously seen Blood, Sweat & Tears Live here at Blue Note, courtesy of Yelp! World class brass instrument performances of Trumpet, Saxophone, Trombone & of course Bass, Keyboard & Drums! Kimié featured a Grand Piano & electric Ukulele at her show! Blue Note is an INTIMATE SETTING where there's NO BAD SEAT IN THE HOUSE! If you opt for the Premium or VIP seating, you are just feet away from the performers on stage! Incredible prices for such UP-CLOSE SEATING! Most artists including Kimié, Blood Sweat & Tears, and the upcoming famous Hawaiian Duo HAPA (OMG!), are $25 Bar Seating $35 Premium Seating $45 VIP Seating A $35 ticket comes out to about $42/ticket after online taxes & fees.. But WOW, EXCELLENT PRICES for such popular performers & being so close to the stage! The performances are little on the shorter side, 1.5hrs each, but still satisfying and totally a dealage for the price! Higher profile performers like Kenny G & Richard Marx run a little higher ticket prices up to $75/each. You will make up for the low ticket prices with the high prices of food/beverages there! Oh my! Lol $10 Minimum food/drink purchase per patron! Standard beers are $9/pop! French Onion Soup was piping hot delicious but $15! They have a Full Bar & Restaurant Menu! I tried the Chocolate Macadamia Nut Martini $16 and it was Onolicious -- would for sure get that again! Ke Aloha!!^^! **FREE Poi Andagi Bread Pudding after writing a Yelp Review! Yummy! There's a Blue Note Shop just outside where you can purchase albums & memorabilia of performers, who are usually there post-show to meet & greet, sign autographs and take pictures with! =)! Purchase tickets online through bluenotehawaii.com -- either print them or retrieve them WILL CALL at the front desk. SEATING is First Come First Served in the section your tickets are, so come early to snag the best seats in your section! They usually let everyone in 30 min before the show! We Love Blue Note!! Can't wait to see what other Hoku Preformers are in their upcoming line-up! HANA HOU! HANA HOU!! =D!! Let the Music Uplift Your Soul & Set You Free....!!!^__^!! Mahalo Nui Loa Yelp Hawaii for helping us to discover the Wonder-Full World of Blue Note! "Just wait and see, as you get to know me... I'll break out and get Free, I will Shine........" Shine On..... Shine On..... =D!! read more

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Enjoyed "The Green" great ambiance. I would recommend they turn up the vocal mikes as it was hard to understand them at times. Drummer kind of drowned them out. As for Blue Note, great service as always and the food was delicious. read more

Located in the Outrigger West, where the former SOS (Society of Seven) entertained for YEARS and have since retired sits Blue Note. Blue Note is a venue that provides a home to many musicians. let me get the basics out of the way: PARKING- Valet (expensive) or validated hotel parking at the Princess Kaiulani Hotel (entrance on Kaiulani Ave) FOOD AND BEVERAGE- A food and beverage menu is available (minimum $10 per person) SERVICE- Concierge for check in average. Wait service in venue good, Customer service is nill Local entertainers and musicians from afar fill the venue with great music and entertainment. Not only jazz but all sounds available. The venue is not large but they do pack it in in an organized fashion. Restrooms located inside Blue Note area. Additional restrooms available outside in the lobby area. Brian McKnight, Keiko Matsui, Kapono, Jake Shimabukuro and many others provided great entertainment at the Blue Note. I'm not certain but Blue Note may be one of the very few music venues in Waikiki. A great place for a night out. read more

Overpriced drinks. Seating is strange. But it's a nice, intimate venue. And the acoustics are pretty good! We went when it was a full house (and got there fashionably late). The bar was pretty slammed but there was enough standing room in the bar area, so we planted ourselves there.* I'd recommend getting there early to secure a seat, and even earlier for choice seating. This spot is definitely A-OK in my book. *We didn't have bar tickets, but chose to stand in the bar area over our reserved seats because of the whole space thing. read more