Do enjoy jazz, but don't regularly go listen to a live performance except on a really special…read moreoccasion. My friends had an extra ticket to "Big Band Afrobeat to Afrobeats: Ulysses Owens Jr. with Michael Olatuja" in Jazz at Lincoln Center's The Appel Room. My first time here, I was really excited. The room has a great view over Columbus Circle and, equally important super acoustics. Overall, it was a sensational evening and recommend you check out their programs. To add, our tickets enable us to head afterwards to the adjacent Dizzy's Club without a cover, where there was a fantastic small jazz trio. An amazing evening!

Beautiful space with a view of Central Park South. Great acoustics. There were risers with office…read morefurniture like chairs. They were reasonably comfortable and there was plenty of room. Great medium sized jazz venue.

Our party of 9 women enjoyed our first experience at the Russian Vodka Room after seeing a play…read more The food was excellent. The dumplings were our favorite. Nice size portions. The service was okay. I think there was just one server and it was a bit overwhelming for her. I would recommend this restaurant for its unique cuisine.

This is a very nice little restaurant for good food and drink…read more Food - The pelmeni and the borsch were both incredible, tasted just like home. The piruzhki wasn't quite what I was expecting. It was okay, but not great. Pelmeni and borsch are musts though, as they are both delicious. Service - Very nice! They also have a piano in there, and if you ask nicely, they will let you play a few songs if you're good. The ambiance is very Russian. Parking - Don't have their own parking lot, just walk here from the many large destinations nearby. Overall, this place is great. Would highly recommend.

I went one time last night. It was a bit cramped. I did not sit by the rail and went to the bar…read more The food I had was great. Talent was very good. It was cozy. I must have passed it many times. A Greek church and a Greek diner are nearby, as is Alvin Ailey where I have taken lessons and performed, and of course the SAG Foundation is across the street. I will update this when I visit again. The man on the telephone should not hurry customers if they have not made up their minds to come.

Was here for a special night and left a bit underwhelmed…read more So much of this place works - classic NYC theater vibes, and the musical talent, food and drink were all great. The show I saw had incredible performers and felt really happy to be attending. But this is where it fell apart. I have a great deal of empathy for waitstaff especially during this kind of cabaret show. I had gotten a last minute VIP ticket and ordered a drink - and was informed at the time I placed a drink that there was a $25 mimimumx which I knew about when I bought the ticket. The waitress who served us was unnecessarily rude sbout it: I went to order food but stopped at spending more because at that point, the fewer interactions with her the better. I don't know what to think - someone willing to spend more money and feeling reluctant to because of a rude waitress is a problem to the venue to fix.

Fantastic. Everything about it. The ambiance was amazing and the views were spectacular. The…read morenon-alcoholic drinks were amazing. The music was exceptional. The prices were $$$. Recommend this!!!

I had a super fun solo dinner date at Dizzy's Club! It's a bit hard to find -- you have to go up an…read moreelevator right inside the Columbus Circle shopping mall -- but well worth the trip. I arrived shortly before showtime and was able to snag a last-minute seat at the bar. The acoustics and views are wonderful in the venue. Plus, nothing beats really good live music. It was packed when I was there on a Sunday night, but it felt cozy rather than crowded. Be aware that there is a food and drink minimum included with your ticket. I wasn't in a drinking mood, so I enjoyed a mocktail and an appetizer, plus the cornbread to go. Buying tickets in advance is recommended. I got lucky that it wasn't full. They also run some discounts, like student tickets, so check online if that applies to you. Overall, I really enjoyed Dizzy's Club and would definitely come back.

Located right downstairs from Ellen's Stardust Diner*, this intimate venue for live music located…read morekitty-corner from theatre row. It's one of the more well-known live music venues in NYC for rock, jazz and blues, featuring smaller touring bands, and was home for 14 years to electric guitar and music recording trail-blazer Les Paul. The space seats around 150 in close quarters. Tickets can be purchased online or in person at the venue once doors open the evening of the show. There's also a min spend per person separate from the tickets for the musicians. Food here is mostly traditional American with some Italian and Latin influences. The last time I was here I had a burger and fries which were solid. Roasted salmon was tasty and the quesadillas they used to offer were decent too, and they have an extensive wine and liquor selection. Honestly most people are here for the music and the food is secondary, though for a music venue the food is above average. * which in itself is a Broadway institution.

Usually a great place but I went to Pointer sisters retrospect on Thursday ordered fries and diet…read morecoke the waitress never came back with diet coke had to ask another waiter and asked for receipt never got a receipt been going to this venue for years never had that problem

I enjoyed the ambiance and service at this jazz club last night, the performers were talented…read more However I took off three stars because I think the drinks were made with bad alcohol. I had my first hangover the next morning after one cocktail. And it disrupted my sleep and work the next day. The drink, the lonely monk, tasted good but I had no idea it es going to give me a hangover. For the price $21 premium liquor should have been used. I just got one drink last night. I never got a hangover before ever and I'm used to social drinking. No idea what happened.

Love this place! Great cocktails and good Jazz daily. Top notch service as well. The space is tight…read moreand i think natural in a jazz bar. Not much tighter than mist restaurant. Not sure if there are much better jazz bar to chill, not serious.

We were staying in Times Square and were looking for a cool spot with live jazz. What luck that the…read moreRum House was just a few blocks away! Tucked into a very cool art deco hotel, the Rum House is a tiny little oasis amidst the insanity of Times Square. There was a guy at the door asking about reservations. We did not have one, but we were admitted regardless, and a friendly server / hostess informed us of the 2 drink minimum and seated us right near where the musicians were set up. The drink menu is a ode to rum. All kinds of rum; spiced, dark, overproof, high end. Most of the cocktails are tiki cocktails, but do not be turned off if you don't like sweet drinks! It's a myth that tiki cocktails are all sickly sweet. A properly crafted tiki drink will be a great balance between alcohol, sugar, mint and acid. These drinks were properly crafted! I honestly cannot remember what Larry and I ordered but all four of our drinks were delightful! You really can't go wrong with any of their rum cocktails. We were with Larry's brother, who is not much of a drinker. He ordered a whisky sour made with Crown Royal. The whisky sour was a surprising standout! The sour mix is house made (of course), which elevates this drink from an overly sweet attempt to cover up cheap whisky to a complex beverage that can be savored. The jazz was great - they had 4 musicians (kind of a lot in the small room) who played 2 songs before breaking and returning for another 2 songs, etc, etc. The short sets were welcome as they allowed for conversation between the entertainment. The Rum House is a great stop; don't miss it if you are in the area!

Been wanting to check this place out for YEARS... I finally have. It was really small. It looked so…read moremuch bigger to me in pictures. This is not a bad thing, I was just surprised. Regardless, I love the dark decor. Its not loud or anything, just a more relaxing environment for drinks where you can actually speak to each other. They have a huge selection of drinks, not too much to eat but there's plenty of restaurants in the area to handle that for you. The popcorn did smell good though. It was also the end of Happy Hour when we arrived. My husband got the 'Hot Buttered Rum' and I got the 'Escape' which was Bacardi 8yr Rum, Coconut Crème, Pineapple Juice, Sweet Vermouth. The drinks were STRONG. They are also pricy but the Hot Buttered Rum was part of Happy Hour so that helped. The service was super friendly, knowledgeable and quick. I would come back or recommend if you are in the area. It was a nice little place and glad I finally tried it.

Waited almost two hours to get inside but it's worth it. The food is excellent and the ambiance is…read moreunreal. Every plate we had was delicious. The udon with cod roe was my favorite.

I have finally made it in, after living in the neighborhood and walking about the line for 3 yrs…read more Tomi Jazz is a very unique place. The vibe is cozy cabin-like. Despite it being very small, and crammed, the service is excellent, efficient, and the atmosphere is incredible! If there was a place for maximalism, it is here. They have so much decor, all over. From vintage American, to Japanese, and French, etc. The trains that run above your head add more to the mess. But, somehow, it is comforting, despite all that is going on. The food is excellent, and although they are famous for their croquettes, which I was actually less keen on, their cod roe pasta/udon is absolutely stellar. Never have I had such a deep seafood flavor with the egg texture and cream. It is delicious. The katsu sando is also incredible, and generously portioned. I would say the cocktail program is not as good, the Zen matcha vodka was way too vodka strong and not enough matcha or balance. The earl gray infused cocktail was nice however. It is a lively dream to be in, to experience a night at Tomi Jazz.