Stumbled upon this place and it's now one of my favorites on the cape…read more Deducted one star - came during off season in February. Not a lot of guests inside. The server was very scattered. Placed our orders. She read it back to us and when the food came out, my dish was wrong. She took the plate back and said they would fix it. By the time my dish came out, my whole party was done eating .. it was a total bummer as I was hungry and my party was left waiting for me. Nothing was done about this either. Food - My MIL had the poke bowl (yummy! I tried a little), I had the chicken bowl (very good!) Dessert - Pistachio cake (average, I would skip it) Drinks - loved that they could make the espresso martini decaf! Decor - loved the set up and the place is spacious! Will certainly be back!

Very nice restaurant. Great environment and plenty of delicious options on the menu. I got the poke…read morebowl and it was perfectly simple and tasted great! The clam chowder was also on par. They have a nice outdoor seating area as well if that is what you're looking for. However, the wait time for our food the past two times I have been here has been quite long. Waiting over 40-50 minutes at least for our food to come out in different intervals is not ideal. Luckily the food is worth the wait. Could be the best spot in Dennis. - Greg C

from the website:…read more "Since 1974, First Encounter has been a premiere venue on Cape Cod for the enjoyment of live acoustic music of all kinds; including blues, traditional and contemporary folk, bluegrass, gospel and more. We are a non-profit organization staffed completely by volunteers. Concerts are held twice each month throughout the year. First Encounter provides a rare opportunity to listen to a variety of fine music in a smoke and alcohol free environment. We offer home-baked treats and hot and cold beverages. Children are welcome and admitted free, so it's a great place to go as a family. Here at our website you can find a schedule of our upcoming concerts, information on mailings and memberships and directions so you can find us." this place is famous, seriously it has had some big names in blues and folk. Its very cheap considering that you will get TWO shows in a row. the building is beautiful with amazing stain glass windows. the acoustics of the room are wonderful for music, amplifying it and holding the sound to perfection. Its intimate, and inviting; the perfect date place. The signers often involve you in the music and have you sing along. It will fill up fast, because this is where the locals go for music on cape cod. Id recommend for bigger shows showing up 20 min ahead of time. Of course they will fit you in, as you can always stand. visit website http://www.firstencounter.org/ for info and to see if there is a concert

As good a venue for acoustic music as you'll ever find....and I've been to many many of them.read more

So cover bands in bars at 11AM totally need to be a thing!…read more The Monkees tribute band Zilch! was originally booked for 2PM but the time was moved up because of the impending Snowicane. Myrtle, which I think is one of the coolest bars I've ever seen (it has its own in-house boutique!) was packed this morning. They served a $15 brunch which looked great but, since I had just eaten breakfast, I chose to forego and enjoyed a delicious Irish coffee ($12) instead. This might be my go-to bar from now on. Street parking; get there early.

Still a favorite spot to see local bands! Myrtle hosts a great variety of music genres - from folk…read moreto punk, there's truly something for everyone. They also have fun holiday parties. We have been to NYE and Halloween parties here and they did not disappoint! I haven't been to any of the burlesque shows yet but I definitely want to check that out. Friendly staff, delicious cocktails, good vibes always. There's no food but they sometimes have food trucks out back and you can bring pizza over from Jeff's across the street.

I'm a horrendous dancer. After a 1-hour lesson with Josh and Amanda, I felt like I could hold my…read moreown at blues dancing. For 5 bucks, I received a huge ego boost and a greater understanding of why Boston loves to dance! A word to dates: if you come here with a special someone, expect that you and your partner will dance with other people. Don't worry: it's nothing personal! After the lesson, the studio turned into an open dance featuring live music from Chelsea Reed and the Fairweather Five, an amazing swing band from Philadelphia! The floor was jumping and everyone was having a blast cutting a rug. I personally asked to dance with several people and was surprised to find how gracious and encouraging they were in accepting and subsequently dancing with my square self. The dancers here are very courteous and interested in the improvement of everyone in the club. The snacks and water were provided in copious amounts. The community is strong in this one. I'll be back, Blues Union, and I'll be bringing more people who are interested!

There are many venues to dance at in Boston; Blues Union is the only one I make sure never to miss…read more In the end, it's the community of people that makes Blues Union special. DJs, instructors, people who can bake, and dancers of all skill levels come together to have fun in each others' company for an evening. If you don't know how to dance, or come from out of town and don't know anyone, people will go out their way to dance with you and get to know you. If you're already an experienced dancer, people will recognize that and be happy to explore a shared passion with you.

Big fan of Wally's! There aren't many places like this in Boston... I wish there were more. It's a…read morerelatively small venue, so I'd recommend getting there on the earlier side, especially if you want a seat. I've been there before when they've literally had one guy running the whole show - bouncer and bartender all in one. I'm not sure if they even serve food, definitely more of a drinks place. I just sipped on a cider and enjoyed the music. Happily would come back again!

Great place with amazing jazz music. The servers are friendly and the vibes are high. The drinks…read moreare on the pricier side but it's worth it to experience the music. Wallys is VERY small with limited table and bar seating. If you get there at a popular time you will most likely be standing for a while.

Wow! I can not recommend Jazz in the Air enough. We had them play for our wedding ceremony and…read morereception a couple days ago and they were absolutely perfect if you're looking for some live jazz. All of our guests raved about how great they were. They play both traditional jazz music and a mix of some popular jazz & Latin hits (Frank Sinatra, etc). If you're looking for Sir Mixalot and some Rihanna, you'll have to look elsewhere because these guys have class! First off, Bob was incredibly great to work with. I probably only sent 2-3 emails and a couple phone calls at most about a year out, and a week before the wedding - just indicating what songs we wanted and to confirm some deposits and details. We are pretty much "roll with it" people and gave them the reigns on this one, they showed up and played exactly what we had hoped for. They had a flute and keyboard for our outdoor ceremony with lovely classical music and were perfectly on cue. They even took a lot of requests for songs from our guests during the reception (except for Portuguese music, haha! What did you expect, Auntie-in-law??). Our guests were certainly up and dancing all evening. Also, they didn't have a song in their repertoire (we chose a Chuck Berry song for our first dance) and they actually learned it for us! Lastly, the price was very exceptionally reasonable for the quality, their presentation and their talent. Why need a DJ when you can get such sophistication from live musicians? Highly, highly recommend for your wedding. Thanks, Bob Sabourin & Jazz in the Air!!

We've had Jazz in the Air play at our December holiday party at our hime for several years now and…read morethey are fantastic! They are prompt, professional, and extremely talented musicians. They work with their clients to provide the best selection of music and entertainment for the occasion. We will continue to use the Jazz in the Air band as long as we continue having our annual gathering. I would highly recommend them to provide a wonderful mix of jazz and popular tunes for your occasion.

Wow, owner was working the bar. They are cash only and the ATM wasn't working. After inquiring, his…read morecook reset the ATM, which still wouldn't work for 5 minutes. I went to the bar and told him, "hey, it worked!" May I please have change to play pool? He started yelling at me, told me, "he was talking, I was listening" and no, he wouldn't serve me. Wow, I mean just wow. No wonder there were only 8 people in the place? What happened to their friendly bartender Greg? Zero stars given.

Great place .. great food ...great music ..great crowd ... c u there .. Levi ...Greg..Satch and the…read morewhole cast if characters

Last night 2 friends and I went to see Emmett Cohen, a favorite jazz pianist. The show was…read morefantastic; Emmett, his bass player and percussionist are top-notch jazz performers and anyone who likes jazz should rush to see them whenever they are in town. No photos since they announced "no photography" at the beginning of the show. I only saw one server working the lower level, and we had been seated for about 10 minutes before we even saw her, so we were concerned. That said, once she took our order for drinks they came pretty quickly I've been to Scullers many, MANY times and because there are so few jazz places in Boston I consider myself a regular. That said, as others have noted, there are a lot of tables packed together closely, and for me the best seats are on the left side of the room and near the stage where there is less crowding. The upper level of the room only works if you are in the front row of tables as those behind will likely have someone blocking the view of the stage. The seats at the very back of the room are high tables and better for viewing the stage, but you are at the mercy of fellow patrons if they are prone to chat instead of watching the show.

First and foremost, we are lucky to have Scullers because it is ridiculously hard to find a live…read moremusic jazz venue in Boston. That being said, the place COULD NOT BE MORE ANNOYING. Food service is offered for the entirety of the shows, so just as your favorite band is hitting stride near the end of their last set, large platters of French fries and steaming salmon entrees are still making their way through the concert hall (there is nothing like the smell of a fried fishy dinner being consumed at a dark cafe table on both sides of your table). The kitchen door swings open constantly to accommodate food delivery: the fluorescent light that strobes the mezzanine is Walmart parking lot bright. The drinks menu is uninspired, and in these days where alcohol free cocktails/beverages are often requested, Sculler's offers only Michelob (that's right, Michelob) Ultra Zero. This particular Hilton Doubletree has historically (going back 20 years) struggled with its parking system, their exit scanner often does not work, an attendant has to be called and the line backs up to the third level. My suggestion: get rid of pay for parking, improve your bar menu (charge more for drinks!) and shut down food service during performances out of respect for the performers. The place could also use a house band that can open for the main act and perform on off nightS (hello Berklee College of Music). In summary: YOU NEED A BETTER MANAGER. On a positive note, the waitstaff could not be nicer.

Came here a few weeks ago to see Neena Freelon, a Cambridge singer made good. Lovely jazz singer…read morewith a tight trio backing her up. She sang standards and original compositions, and the vibe of the evening was warm as she interspersed her set with acknowledgements to her Cambridge family and friends in attendance, and the city where she grew up. The drinks were fine; the only complaint was our seats right by the door, which ordinarily wouldn't have been a problem except that the ceiling stage lighting to the left of the stage was in our eyes which made it impossible to see the performer unless she stepped away from the center of the stage, which she didn't do often. There are few jazz clubs in the Boston area so I will always return to the Regattabar if there is someone playing I want to see. I find it a cozy environment although there are a couple of structural pillars that create obstructed viewing that aren't acknowledged upon ticket purchase. I've seen folks seated in those areas; If I ever am placed behind one I will definitely ask to be moved or leave and request refund.

Music was great, food was awful (stale bread came with our meat appetizer plate, at this price…read morepoint, come on...), street parking is impossible near the club, we paid for parking. They sell overpriced bottled water ONLY (no tap water available to customers, I felt like I was being nickle and dimed), if you are drinking alcohol and trying to stay hydrated know that you'll be paying for overpriced bottled water AND contribute to consumer waste, I find that unacceptable. Boston has great jazz clubs that dont nickle and dime you, we are not coming back to regatta.