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Food & Drink The better half of the world food tour duo had other plans, so I invited my sister-in-law to see Stanley Jordan. We chose a table on the upper level on the right side of the center section. This gave us good views of the stage and no one in front of us blocked our views. We ordered double Hendricks gin & tonics, a Caesar Salad, Portobello Arrabbiata, and the Jidori Coconut Basil Chicken. Interestingly, the pasta dish didn't have any portobello mushrooms; it featured pieces of Maitake mushrooms. Like before, the pasta was somewhat overcooked, but the spicy marinara sauce was fine. The chicken half came with what tasted like plain rice sitting in a coconut cream sauce. The rice was described as crispy cilantro lime rice ... I don't think so. Our biggest complaint about the chicken was that it was slightly overdone ... My leg was fine, but the breast meat was dry. We passed on dessert and I had a cup of black coffee. Food rating: 3+. The Concert I've followed Stanley Jordan for a long time and have many of his albums, starting with Magic Touch in 1985. That CD opened my ears to a different style of guitar playing. I thought I was a guitarist .... No, I'm a hack. Stanley, now 66, played his Vigier (a French guitar), another one whose name I couldn't see, and a grand piano during his 1.5-hour set. I wasn't able to check out his pedal setup. If you haven't heard him play, you are missing out on a virtuoso of improvisational jazz. Trained as a pianist, he plays with both hands, on one guitar or two. He played two songs seated at the piano and switched hands during each ... All while singing. His set included Yesterday, Eleanor Rigby, My Funny Valentine, and a couple of songs from his forthcoming album, Feather in the Wind. The Blue Note is perfectly suited for small scale / solo performances by artists like Stanley Jordan. Highly recommended! Concert rating: 5+.
What a fun venue! Highly recommend!! The drinks are very good. The food was excellent! The entertainment top notch!!! Go there! Enjoy the entertainment and have fun! Nice somewhat small venue. Service was excellent and didn't detract from the show. Highly recommend the Blue Note!
I had a great experience at Blue Note for the Yuki Chiba concert. The lines were controlled, and the food/drinks were on point. Tried the Blue Note Sundae and Tiramisu. Both were delicious and very cool how you can dine while watching the show. Only issue I have is that although you buy premium seating - it's still FCFS, so you need to show up early if you want good seats. Another big plus is that they had a pretty good non-alcoholic menu for the people who don't want to drink alcohol (like me). I really enjoyed my experience and the server was helpful. This type of venue is more intimate and definitely a good idea for a cool night out.
I've been to the Blue Note multiple times over the past years, and this is my first review of it. I realized that the overall experience may change, based on your excitement and enjoyment of the show being watched, so I decided to rate it based on just the food and service as a venue, without regard to the show that I attended. The menu does change (both food and drinks), depending on the artist performing, so that's a positive. At least management knows that the audience demographic, and their tastes in dining, changes, based on the artist. The food is prepared by the Sheraton chefs and is fairly average, especially for the premium prices being charged. The prices equal what you'd pay at a high-end restaurant, but, due to the layout, and venue showtime, it is difficult for the staff to provide the level of service that would be expected. The food preparation and taste are good, but not great; same with the bar drinks. If I included the enjoyment of the show, I'd add another star (or two), but that's too random, especially because you're paying separately for that ticket. If you want to enjoy the food experience a bit more, I'd recommend arriving and waiting in line to be one of the first to enter, to have as much time to order, get served, and eat, before the show starts. Even then, the quality of F&B service is a bit overpriced, imo. Also, I've always parked at the Outrigger East hotel on Kuhio, and they usually charge $6 for up to 4 hours, with validation. This night though, I was charged $10. Just another annoying glitch.
Blue Note Hawaii was on fire for Mindy Smokestack's 10th Annual Amy Winehouse Tribute. The second you walked in, you could feel that "this is gonna be a good one" energy -- and the performers delivered all night long Mindy Smokestack set the tone with a lineup that was stacked with talent. Kristina Bair came in with vocals that hit you right in the chest, Cardamom brought that warm, smoky vibe, and The Elevations kept the groove tight and clean. Every performer -- Kessa Armstrong, Kevin Brown, Ayano A McPeek‑Bailey, Tazra Gomes, Belen León -- added their own flavor, making the show feel like a full‑on celebration instead of a copycat tribute The crowd was locked in, the band was dialed, and the whole night felt like one of those "only in Hawaiʻi" experiences where the music, the room, and the people all sync up perfectly. And of course the food was fire
July 18, 2026 - attended the KPop dance event. The Blue Note venue, event, and wait service was great however the food was sub-par and over priced!. Sodas were flat, food took long (granted all orders were going in at once but it did almost an hour which included waiting to place to arrival of food). Ordered a kids meal and this pork shrimp, basically shumai. It seemed like it was costco products throughout but was over priced. Guess it was a donation. Staff was great and friendly. Hotel was under renovation so it wasnt super conformable regarding temperature. Meow.
We went to a concert at. the Blue Note in Waikiki to listen to Josh Tatofi. Go early because Tatofi sell out this venue. We got in line by 4:30 and they start seating at 5:00, We were seated at a table for 4 and shortly later our server came to take our orders, you have to spend $20 per person at this venue. Since nobody drinks alcohol on our table were ordered food. Our table ordered scallops which changed from encrusted with pistachios to sauted in wine, two orders of smoked ahi dip and an order of poke nachos. The scallops were not seared and it was a shame that they were tasteless. The smoked ahi dips were also a disappointment, pretty bland. The ahi poke nachos were over sauced which made it too messy to eat. I wish we drank alcohol because that would be better than the food here. Saving grace was that Josh Tatofi and gang were awesome. I will return to listen to music again but I may not order food again. I've heard that the food has been terrible for years.
Came here to watch Courtney Barnett's solo show. You can dine-in and they have a dollar $20 minimum per person, food and/or drinks. JP was our server for the night and provided excellent service. The venue is cozy and some people, including my wife, complained about how warm it was. It ended up getting busy as the venue filled up, so service seemed a bit affected. The prime rib was delicious! My son enjoyed his...and most of mine. The wife had the shrimp scampi which she enjoyed very much.
Went to see Foghat Blue Note. Excellent menu with wonderful entrees and desserts. I ordered the poke nachos and ahi dip. Its a good idea to line up early for the best seat selection. Sat in an area with a great view so I was able to take great video. Courteous and prompt waitress. I parked at the Royal hawaiian shopping center. It was a wonderful evening.
This was a great venue with an intimate setup to have a great view of the musicians. The show was short at only about an hour, but it was packed with great music from Iam Tongi's band. The food was less than average and quite pricey so I would recommend eating beforehand!
Five stars for ambiance and customer service. Green loge and seating area are first come, first served. Kudos to my dear friend and YE, Marissa K for scoring prime seats and view in half moon, plush green cushioned booth for Jiaoying Summers Comedy Show. I hurriedly rushed in from commute, traffic after work. Made it 30 mins before show time thanks to valet. Jiaoying kindly requested no photography and videography during the show. Able to see well from the distance. Great customer service from the Servers. They're willing to turn the lights in a different direction if shining too bright. One star for food. Calamansi Spritz: Mocktail didn't make a good first impression. Watered down. Some carbonation. Barely tasted calamansi. Hawaiian Shrimp Ceviche: Shrimp tasted uncooked b/c it was extra soft. Taro chip tasted good. We returned this appetizer after one try to our Server, stated the shrimp tasted uncooked, extremely soft, and if we could order something else. We didn't get charged for this app. KJ's Bourbon Bread Pudding: Worst bread pudding I've had in terms of taste, texture and presentation. Too mushy! New York Cheesecake: This dessert passed our test for discriminative palates. Edible. Please make improvements and serve top quality food and beverages. Food and beverage experience spoiled what's supposed to be a memorable evening of live performances with required minimum to spend $20 pp.
Man, this was a difficult experience from start to finish. I will say that the staff was nice, even if they were a bit scattered and kept delivering the wrong items to our table. In summary: If you're seeing a show here, try to spend only what you must ($20/person) and dine elsewhere for food. Food: Food was mediocre at best, but prices were exorbitant. My friend and I ordered the Pistachio scallops ($25) and the Lobster Carbonara ($40). She also got a AMF. Pistachio scallops - Only three pieces given. Scallops were good and not overcooked, but the carrots that covered the dish seemed like they were shredded hours earlier and were dry and shriveled. Lobster Carbonara - Lobster pieces were good, but the sauce lacked flavor. I asked the server for salt and pepper, and they said they'd look for some, but never returned with any. Noodles were overcooked and mushy, which made the dish kind of gritty. We were also offered bread for the pasta, but ended up being charged $10 for three and a half pieces of cold focaccia. AMF - My friend said the drink was strong, which was a plus! Service: The silverware we were given in the wrapped napkins were still dirty, with food stuck to the back of the forks. Asked a passing server for new cutlery, and they were kind enough to bring us fresh sets. Runners kept bringing food to our table that was meant for neighboring seats. DURING PAYMENT - their tip options automatically default to the following three choices in the following order: 25%, 20%, 30%. I think this is incredibly sneaky on management's part, so please be aware. Parking: We parked at the Outrigger Ohana Waikiki East on Kuhio and received the validation for $6/4hr. However, when I used the machine, it charged me $10 and ignored the validation. I called the help button and the employee kept hanging up on me, until I used a different machine at the exit and someone actually picked up. The attendant told me that "that's too bad your validation didn't work." And just hung up on me. Wtf?? Why even offer validation at that point? I wouldn't come back to Blue Note again anytime soon unless there's an artist I'm absolutely dying to see, and if I do, I'm now wise to their tricks.
There is currently construction happening at Outrigger, so the lobby was small and cramped. We came here for Tumua at 7:45 for his 8:30 show and the line did not exist. We tried to make a line but they opened the doors at 8:20 and everyone just went to the door. People waited in line and people who just came cut in the mov of people. Very annoying. No one to monitor the line and was told to gather in the far corner which caused no line. Terrible and disappointing. Didn't get in until 8:35 and the show was suppose to start at 8:30.. When we came in and ordered at 8:42 all the main dishes were sold out. The braised short ribs, lamb polenta, and the steak... We ordered the garlic edamame that was $14 but so little bit! Literally a handful.. should be $4 at the most. The salmon was the catch of the day for $45 which was dry. The rice was very tasty it was garlic cilantro. Tumua was excellent and hilarious. Blue note is terrible though. I don't like that you must buy $20 worth of food or drinks if young a premium seat. They also need to hire someone to manage the line so there's no cutting or chaos. Not sure if I want to return back for a show at Blue Note.
1 year ago
1 year ago
We went to Blue Note Hawaii for a night of comedy featuring Roy Wood Jr., and it was absolutely amazing! Two local comedians opened the show and had us laughing right from the start. They brought great energy and hilarious local flavor that really set the tone for the night. Roy Wood Jr. was phenomenal--sharp, smart, and incredibly funny. His delivery was effortless, and he had the whole room cracking up non-stop. It was honestly one of the best live comedy shows we've ever attended. We only ordered drinks, and the service was great--quick, friendly, and everything came out just right. The venue itself has a cool, intimate vibe with good acoustics and sightlines from pretty much anywhere you sit. Highly recommend catching a show at Blue Note Hawaii if you get the chance. read more
I've been to 3 shows here and each experience has been AMAZING!! There are seriously no bad seats in the house! Service is always efficient and friendly, with servers who know the menu and can make good recommendations. I've only had drinks and desserts there and have been very happy with both. I remember John stands out as an outstanding server if you're lucky to be in his section. He has really good hustle to bring drinks as fast as possible even when it's busy (so be patient) and he's charming even when he's working so hard. I appreciate that they bring in a range of talent with different genres and performances. They offer music (both old school and new talent), comedy, the occasional fundraiser and other mixed bag of entertainment. The tickets I've looked into are usually around $50 or less which is affordable compared to other venues but the fees for online sales bring it up by $10-20 per ticket which is steep IMO. The lines have never been too crazy, things move pretty fast. It's first come with seating so if you want a specific seat, go early! I saw: Sister Nancy front row and it was the most amazing thing to look into her eyes as she sung. Chicken skin moment!! Maxxi Priest was also incredible and he moved throughout the crowd to serenade us all. People were dancing in the back too. Tumua had a really funny improv comedy show that had me busting up laughing. If you see an act on their schedule, just book it! It's small so it'll likely sell out and as I said there's no bad seat in the house so you'll have a great time! read more
1 year ago
Good: Great attentive waitstaff. Did not have to wait too long for food or drinks. Bad: Food: Read the reviews prior and knew the food would be bad going in. Ordered a charcuterie for $30 to meet the $20 minimum purchase. How can you mess up cold meats and cheese? Way overpriced and very sad looking. AC: I would avoid this place until their AC gets fixed-- it was way too hot waiting in line to enter and not much cooler when we finally got seated. Looking around the room alot of people were trying to fan themselves. It was very uncomfortable. read more
My best friend treated my wife and I and we had a wonderful time. The food was delicious, service was top notch, and the show was outstanding. Good to get away and enjoy our beautiful Waikiki. We were situated nearly 20 feet away from the band and we all had a great time. Can't wait to come back again for another terrific show! I was lucky to get complimentary parking which is always a bonus! read more
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3 months ago
3 months ago
My friend invited me to Blue Note since she was on the band guest list. She wanted me to accompany her and it was our first time going there. The performances start at 7:00pm and we got there around 5:30pm where the doors were already opened. We ate an early dinner beforehand and were notified that we had to order a minimum of $10 for each person. So we got dessert to share which was their Blue Note Sundae Royale. The sundae was $16 which was a very high price for a sundae. The sundae has 75% whipped cream and 25% (one small scoop) of vanilla ice cream. It is not macadamia nut flavor as described on their menu. It was just plain vanilla with no macadamia in it. There were some nuts on top. The hot fudge was a thin layer on top of the ice cream. Each scoop was just a mouthful of whipped cream. We also got the mocktail of What is Hip? It is $8 without the alcohol. The drink has lilikoi syrup but it wasn't much and we couldn't taste the mint. We basically just drank a regular club soda. On to the performance, the singer was Mindy Smokestack. I am not much of a fan of oldies music but Mindy is a great singer. She has a very strong voice and she keeps singing back to back up to 3 or 4 song. Her guest singers were also great. It was cute how she has her daughter with her to perform and her daughter also has an amazing voice. The band were really good. The saxophone solo was incredible. I like band music and enjoyed marching band in parades so the ones playing in house were passionate and professional. Overall, I would give 3 stars for the food options and the prices. The interior does have a jazz club vibe with dim/low lights. The tables are pretty close together so it gets very tight to walk through the spaces or squeeze out of our seats. The booths have much better spaces. I would give 5 stars for the performance and service. Our server was sweet and friendly. She would also check up on each guests frequently. read more
8 months ago
10 months ago
The blue note is a nice venue. I like coming here because it's not too big and the space is pretty intimate. On this occasion it was kind of hot inside, not sure if the AC was working properly. They do offer dinner service but the food is very pricey. I would stick with the flatbread pizzas or eat dinner elsewhere. The seating is first come first serve. If you like sitting at the booths I recommend coming early to get in line. I've never had a problem with the seating here. read more
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Aloha Jenna,…
5 months ago
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4 months ago
Blue Note Hawaii is a nice venue to see world class music in an intimate setting. Located on the 2nd floor of the Outrigger, the venue is an intimate setting of about 300 people. So No seat is really bad. They usually have two tiers of tickets, one for the front and a second slightly cheaper for the back. Seating is first come first served, so you stand outside in the lobby in a queue for best seating. People usually arrive 1 hr before entry for best seating. The venue has a $10 min order per person so be forewarned; however, pretty much everything on the menu is over $10 except the beers which are $9. The nice thing is , regardless of when you buy tickets, you have the opportunity to sit right up front or in a booth even if you bought tickets that day. Food at this venue seems "OK" . The prices are high, and to be expected. we usually have a drink and a small appetizer. We have seen others ordering food, and honesty were not impressed. So take this with a grain of salt as we did not actually eat the food. Servers were consistently good and friendly. All in all, a good to great venue, with awesome talent in an intimate setting, and the opportunity to have some food and drink . read more
6 months ago
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Emily J.
Aloha Nilza,…
1 year ago
Blue Note is such an amazing concert and event venue. - Parking: Park at Waikiki Ohana East. Get your ticket validated before the Blue Note gift shop closes at 9pm! - Minimum $ spend: depending on what section you sit in, there is a minimum food and beverage spend. We sit in the VIP section, which is $20 per person. Not a problem since everything is Waikiki pricing lol. - Food: the food here is so-so. My husband and I shared the watercress salad and seared furikake ahi. I recommend the drinks for sure! My husband had the old fashioned and I got the Manhattan - strong and well-worth the Waikiki priced. - Seating is first come, first serve. Go early and wait in line for the best seating. - dress code is smart casual, but adjust for humid Hawaii weather. It can be very humid in the lobby where you wait outside of Blue Note (they really should put fan or something in there...) Can't wait for my next concert here! Cheers to Blue Note Hawaii! read more
Went to the All-4-One show at the Blue Note and we had a great time! I love the atmosphere here. It's very intimate and I feel that any seat is a great seat. The service was very nice. Mellam (I apologize if I butchered the spelling of her name) was very attentive and friendly. Everyone looked happy to be working there so it gives a very relaxed and pleasant vibe. The herb roasted chicken was delicious. read more
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Emily J.
Aloha Cheron,…
I like how Blue Note Hawaii is improving for the choice of musicians (a little more seasoned jazz musicians than before), and the best of all, the new chef, Nani Kuloloia! I really enjoyed the Beef Tenderloin. The meat was perfectly cooked and the chimichurri sauce was so tasty. I wish asparagus kept the fresh green color instead of yellowish color they came out. The service was excellent and although the venue was a full house, our waiter was attentive and handled his tables well. The front person was also quick and the hostess got us seated in seconds. I'd say this again and again, but if they can bring more seasoned authentic type jazz musicians, I'll be really happy. Way to go, Blue Note Hawaii! read more
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Alex V.
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The Blue Note is a comfortable, small venue that's very casual. Due to its size, there's no bad seat. We went to see the Frank Delima Mother's Day lunch show and really enjoyed it. We've been fans of his for over 30 year', and he did not disappoint! He can still make you laugh and keep you entertained for hours. The show is what you pay for. We had to order food and/or drink, and if I had my choice, I wouldn't order either. The food was okay. I had a flatbread sandwich, which was something you could probably make at home. It tasted alright but cost almost $20, with tip. Unfortunately, the service was slow, but you couldn't really blame the server since everyone orders at the same time. Parking was inconvenient since the only validated place was at the Outrigger East, at the corner of Kuhio and Kaiulani. It's a good block away, so allow at least 10-15 minutes to walk from your car to the Blue Note. Also, even with validation, it was $9. Overall, it was a fun evening since the entertainment was good. If you think of the cost of the food and parking as part or the show, it's worth it. I would go back only because you can't see some entertainers any place else. read more
Food: Meh....... OVERPRICED!!!!!! One of largest overpriced food places I've ever been to. You have to spend a certain amount of money when you eat here, which you can easily meet with just two dishes. Food was ok, but definitely not mouth watering and worth the price. The mushroom ravioli is very heavy and rich ($36). Rosemary garlic truffled Parmesan potato wedges appetizer ($16) tasted like they just zapped it in the microwave. Chicken Makhani ($36) tasted horrible; it was DRY and flavors were just yuck. Service: this was the only decent thing about the night. Service was really good, even during the event. They were very attentive. Ambiance: clean and spacious. Decent. I really wouldn't recommend the food here, but you have no choice right? Gotta spend a certain amount. But seriously, way overpriced and not worth it. So I would not recommend the food here. read more
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Went to Blue Note Thursday evening to see JR DeGuzman, funny guy, who I've been following for about a year. It was fun and good friend and fellow Yelpster Rod U got us front row seats which made the experience even more fun because he was able to interact with the comedian. This guy is too funny in a local humorous way. I liked the Blue Note room. Not too packed although the show was sold out. I appreciated the valet parking ($15 plus tip) and they were fast, pleasant and smiling despite the crowd of people who descended upon them immediately after the show. My only disappointment was the food and a bottle of wine shown as 2015 but delivered as 2020.....does not take 5 years to fix the wine list. Ordered the charcuterie plate which came with 5 crackers, five crackers was definitely not enough people. Maybe add five little toasted baguette slices? The Hamachi crudo was so thinly sliced and covered in chili sesame oil it was difficult to extract the paper thin pieces from the plate and again the tiniest portion. Service at the show was excellent, definitely no complaints there. The bill was handled expeditiously despite having a communal table. read more
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Aloha Kathy,…
The Blue Note is located in the Outrigger Hotel...first time there. We attended the first show Friday night, doors open at 5 pm and show starts at 6:30 pm. While waiting, we ordered a round of non alcoholic beverages,we had minors with us. We also ordered appetizers: salad, garlic mussels,sashimi plate, a charcuterie board and a burrata. Everything tasted good, my only complaints were no chopsticks available and the appetizer plates were a bit small. The service was friendly and fast and actually very good. They also serve dinner. The place was PACKED.....my suggestion go early by 4 so you can get a good seat. If you sit on the floor level ,you will be sitting shoulder to shoulder. We sat next to the stage, but, it was ok. We saw the Stylistics, omg so good, brought back fond memories and visions of Las Vegas. We will definitely go back. read more
2 years ago
Won tickets from Island 98.5 iHeart radio station to Eli Mac's first show at the Blue Note! What a treat ! I've always wanted to go to a concert or show at the Blue Note. I'll for sure be back. Atmosphere is relaxed and waiters and waitresses are friendly. We sat in a booth and our drinks were brought to us right away. Ordered a FOMO and Oban. FOMO was delicious! Also order the ahi "tar tar" which was just lightly seasoned ahi poke over a bed of chopped avocado. There was more avocado than poke. Kind of disappointed with the portion. Chips were nice and crunchy, wish we had more tho. Tasted like it was from Hawaiian chip company. Noticed that the staff walked around a little too much. We kinda wanted to just enjoy the show and music. It's understandable that they were just checking to see if we needed to order more food or drink tho. Service was great if it was a restaurant with live music. For improvement, maybe there can be a sign if service is requested to put your candle on the right side of the table or something to get their attention in a discrete way. Overall our first experience at the blue note was amazing ! Staff was super friendly and looked like they enjoyed working there as well! read more
2 years ago
The house was packed last night!! New Year's Eve with Iam Tongi, an America's Got Talent winner and home-grown local boy who lives on the mainland due to the high price of living in paradise. We (a party of 5) arrived early to get great seats in front of the stage. Good thing we did because it was a full house. We ordered our food and drinks (there is a $20.00 minimum food/drink order on top of the ticket price) and waited for the show to start. Two of us ordered the Tofu Tikka Masala because it was light and tasty. Two of my friends ordered Prime Rib, but had to return one for further cooking as it wasn't cooked enough. It turned out just fine when it came back. Our fifth person arrived late so she had Sashimi. Since it's New Year's Eve & Ahi is at at a premium, the fish was fresh and delectable. Kudos to our server (forget his name but he's from Montenegro) for keeping up with us. read more
1 year ago
Great entertainment venue but the food absolutely sucked. I had the shrimp picatta at the recommendations of the waitress. It came practically dry, had maybe 5 capers and dusting of cheese, and 3 shrimp. Mentioned it to the waitress and she said the chef will remake it. It came back in what almost seemed like a broth still no taste. And it was outrageously priced. If you're not going to make good food, just offer regular bar food that you can easily reheat or fry rather than charging outrageous prices for badly cooked food. read more
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Aloha Donny,…
3 years ago
Tonight I treated my Father to a candlelight performance at Blue Note. The hostesses were so sweet, however the host who sat us had no emotion and made us feel like we were a problem (someone pissed in his cheerios apparently). We had a great seat to watch everything, and our server was JUST what we needed. Local guy named Devan, 10/10 for him! He was relaxed, knew his menu, and joked around with us too. We ordered 3 appetizers and 3 desserts, but we were STUFFED by the time desserts came! Their wine was sub par. And desserts were beautiful, but very dry. Except the bread pudding, that was BOMB. No complaints there. Get the bread pudding! read more
2 years ago
The five stars are for the entire experience, the food would be lower. We came here from the mainland to see Kimie Miner and Keahiwai. Tickets were $45 for premium and $35 for regular. Seating is first come first serve. If you want good seats, be in line when the doors open. The food was just OK. It looks better than it tastes. No need to get the food just drinks. There is a $20 minimum per person. Service was excellent. The ambiance is the best. It was a nice intimate evening. We had such a good time. read more
4 months ago
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Emily J.
Aloha Josh,…
1 year ago
I highly recommend not buying food here, just eat before you come, and only purchasing drinks. All of our food was overpriced and very disappointing. I genuinely feel ripped off. I never leave negative reviews, especially for restaurants, but I had to speak up. There are a number of reviews with the same experience when it came to the food. The service and entertainment was great though, but because of the food I don't plan to ever come back. read more
1 year ago
Okay so first off we got tickets at a great price for DC young fly the show was amazing but the hosting could have been better opened the doors almost 3o minutes late and we understood because it was back to back shows .....moving forward we were seated and didn't get water for another 30 minutes we ended up going to the bar getting our drinks and then bam a fight broke out at the bar. The waitress came almost towards the end of the show asking if there's ANYTHING ELSE SHE CAN GET US? I think she noticed at that point we finished our wine and beverages and brought us water. She wasn't rude and it was busy but we literally had self service the whole night . read more
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Emily J.
Aloha Marisabel,…
3 years ago
First time being at the Blue Note for a show and I have to say it's a cool cozy venue to watch some big names perform. There are 2 options of seating from lodge to premium. Opt for premium seating to get you closer to the stage. The lodge seating is okay but you have to get there earlier to have the tables near the front. Check in was easy at the front with an identification. It's necessary to share a table and they term it as communal so that part is a little different. However, you are there to see a show. The table service takes time. No one orders until everyone is seated. Service depends on your server. We had Brandi and she was super nice and on top of things. Personable and friendly. Food was subpar and pretty pricey...not recommended. Note to self..eat before coming to a show. The pork tacos were basic and pricey..pork a little dry sprinkled with packaged veggies on a small dry corn tortilla. The salad tasted prepackaged as well and dumped on the plate with 3 candied walnuts. We finally ordered flatbread which was undercooked, over sauced with bbq sauce. So underwhelming not great. However, we went to see a comedian JR Deguzman and he was great! Loved the show! Super funny and had such a good time! Will return if another performer comes. We now know the layout and feel of the blue note! read more
10 months ago
10 months ago
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Aloha Dee,…
10 months ago
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Is the minimum truly $20 per person (like each individual person has to meet that), or for a couple would it be $40 between the two?
I've never seen this "rule" strictly enforced. One standard drink or food item comes pretty close to the amount anyway, so a couple spending $40 total should be fine. They really just don't want people going there and not spending anything.
I understand having to share tables but does that count for the booths too?
Aloha, Yes, all seating is communal, including booths.
How is the parking? Is there height restrictions in the lot? Thank you
Hello Lance, We validate parking at Outrigger Paradise and for the valet at Outrigger Waikiki Beach. The height restriction for both is 6'4"
Am I able to check on previous tickets to confirm my purchse for coming show?
Aloha Hayden! If you need help looking up a purchase or confirmation number, you may email us at club@bluenotehawaii.com or call 808-777-4897.
Is there live jazz every day?
Go to the web site for their schedule, they have a variety of music and comedy shows. bluenotejazz.com
Where's the best seat to sit? Booth ? Or Front tables?
Pretty subjective, but I like the booths or being at the from tables. Great view, and the booths are easier to get the servers too
Regarding the bar area... are their seats or just standing to view the performance? It looks like their may be seats facing the stage?
Aloha Michael! There are about 20 bar stool seats at the counter, facing the stage, then it's all standing room.
I was wondering is it OK if we arrive a little late to the comedy show? Our tickets say it starts at 7 but we can't get there until a little bit after that so I was just wondering if late comers are allowed.
Yes we have been to shows there late. Only thing is table or seats are first come first serve. Hope this helps. Enjoy!
Is there wheelchair van accessible parking close by and how much does it cost? I Will be pushing my spouse in his wheelchair so would like it to be as close as possible. Thanks!
Aloha Wendy! We recommend valet parking at the Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort (where we are located). There are elevators you can take up to the second level to our entrance. The cost to valet is $15 for up to 4 hours (we provide validation stickers…
How much does it cost for valet parking with validation? Same as Hula's $6 for 3 hours？
$15
How early should I get there if I have loge tickets?
Best to go about an hour before, You will be seated depending on your tickets are in will be on a first come first served. You would get your choice of seats if you go early.
Wheres the best seats for 2 people ? Thank you in advance !
The booths are best and go fast. As early as 45 minutes before the show they're taken. Next best is the floor seating in front of the band. Many seats here, but you could be blocked by someone in front of you. I would just avoid the ends of the…
How should one dress going there? It says casual, but T-shirt and jeans casual or business casual or something else? What would you recommend?
Business casual or Aloha attire is good enough to attend Blue Note Hawaii
Can you get gift certificates? Christmas is coming up.
Aloha Lena! We do offer gift cards for inside the club, valid for food & beverage. We don't have a way to offer ticket gift cards, but we've had several guests purchase tickets for someone and also buy them a restaurant gift card to package it as a…
I purchased Premium seating for an upcoming show thinking we would have seats, but a friend told me that even with Premium seat purchasing, you still may have to stand. Is this correct? As I thought the standing room/area was the bar area.
There is tables, booths, and bar seating. There are tables right in front of the stage which are for those that bought a premium ticket. Same with some of the booths. With the tables, seating is groups of 4, some might be 6 or 8 depending. If you're…
What is the difference between Lodge seating and Premium seating at the blue note? Is premium a better experience
Lodge is cheaper than premium seating. But no matter where you seat in the blue note, it's still a nice view and an up close view of the stage.
Where is the best place to park?
Hi! There's parking at the Ohana East Hotel. $6 for 4 hours, with a validation from the Blue Notes Gift Shop.
Do you have to share your table with others if your purchase a premium or table or loge seating?
It depends on how packed it is. If there’s empty seats you can have your own table. If it’s packed you’ll have to share tables.
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