Our server Nahid was AMAZING!! He was so attentive and brought everything out in a timely manner…read more When I needed my coffee remade, he took it back with no question and brought out a fresh cup with a smile. Not to mention the food at The Ellington is always so yummy. Would definitely eat here again, and I hope we have Nahid as our server again :)

Food was delicious and our waiter,N Nahid was very attentive, courteous, professional and pleasant…read more The service could not have been better.

This was my first visit. I will say for positives that the food is great. I had the chicken breast…read moreand subbed out the lentil salad for potatoes, and the server was good about making that requested substitute. The cheese plate was good and the server made great selections / recommendations for us on cheese to try. The server was very attentive. The music was great. It's a fun and lively place to get some food and hear some great jazz! However, they do not show online when choosing a seat that there is a column in front of the seats over to the right hand side of the venue when you enter, right by the stage if you choose those seats.

I had one of the most disappointing and frankly unacceptable experiences at Smoke Jazz & Supper…read moreClub on March 28th for the 10 PM show. Let me be clear, the main redeeming aspect of this place is the talent on stage. The musicians were exceptional and deserved far better than the environment surrounding them. I ordered a scotch neat, something I'm very familiar with, and immediately knew something was off. When I politely flagged down a waiter, he responded with visible annoyance, as if I was inconveniencing him by being a paying customer. I explained the issue and simply asked if it could be checked or replaced. Instead of addressing it professionally, he walked away without a word, returned holding the bottle and my glass, and said, "this is what you were poured," before carelessly tossing the drink back onto the table. No apology. No explanation. Just attitude. It escalated from there. When I confronted him about his behavior, he denied it outright and then doubled down with an aggressive, confrontational stance, getting in my face and effectively threatening me. His exact words? "If I tossed your drink on the table, it would have been all over you!", and "Man, shut yo ass!" Completely unprofessional and unacceptable in any setting, let alone an establishment that positions itself as upscale. The manager's response was just as disappointing. Instead of addressing the behavior of his staff, he blamed me, asking why I "chased" the waiter and suggesting I should have gone directly to him. That's not how basic customer service works. I tried to resolve the issue directly, respectfully, and without escalation, something his employee clearly had no interest in. I was thinking if I talk to the waiter first, he wouldn't get in trouble with his manager. To make matters worse, the manager continued to defend the waiter rather than de-escalate the situation. At that point, it was clear this wasn't a one-off issue; it's a reflection of how this place operates. I paid my bill and left. For a venue that attracts world-class jazz talent, it's astonishing how low the standard of service is. This place is doing a disservice to the artists who perform there. I will never return, and I would strongly caution anyone expecting a professional, respectful experience to look elsewhere.

I have resided on the UWS for over 38+ years, and have a love relationship with Prohibition fine…read moredining & Jazz venue since 2003. A soulful music haven, paying homage to the 1920's flavor; with impromptu melody goodness. During one of my frequent hangout appearances, Chaka Khan graced her presence, shut the house down & blew the roof off the building. The delectable food, savory flavors and my favorites are: Tuna Poke Crisps, Lollipop Lamb Chops, Crackling Pork Shank, Wild Mushroom Gnocchi, and "Pro" Pie for Two. There insanely delicious flavored cocktails are: The Bootlegger Old Fashioned and Frozen Cosmo; not watered down. Trust me, their electrify, high energetic toxicating vibe is suitable for all who are curious, daring and want pure fun from a live bang or gut wrenching melodically sound from his, her or their voices, puts a spell all over you; and I LOVED IT The staff, deserve an open blank check or countless gratuity for keeping their attention on you, so you want for nothing. Just enjoy the food, cocktails and the live band; so you can drift into the atmosphere and feel it wrap around you lovingly. Oh, I highly recommend Prohibition, just because...treat yourself, don't cheat yourself.

Live music was great! Really talented band and singer, great vibe, nice scene…read more Perfect espresso martinis. Lots of bites to share like tuna tartar, perfect crunch and a tickle of spice :)

Definitely a hidden gem! If I hadn't looked it up on Yelp first we would have walked right by…read morewithout noticing it on while walking by. The unassuming outside hides a tremendously cool inside. As soon as we walked through the door, we were greeted warmly by Dinara (sp?) who was effortlessly cool in her own right. A young lady ( whose name I didn't catch) promptly seated us. It's not a huge space, but we didn't feel cramped. There was a bar up front, tables along the side walls and a stage in the back. Apparently they have live music nights and open mic nights too. When we went there was 80s/90s music playing and it was very cool. The decor is unapologetically Black and I love it! The restroom is clean and contemporary. The service staff is amazing and attentive. They gave us cornbread with berry butter. Very tasty! My only complaint is that they could have given us each a piece instead of giving us one piece cut into 2. Lol! But it was free! And if that's the "worst" part of the experience then you know it was an overall good time! I was wavering between whether or not to get the collard greens and asked if they were sweet or bitter or spicy. Our server went and got a small sample for me to try because it was hard to describe. I was grateful for her willingness to let me try them. By the way I did order them and they are more savory than any of the above. It's a gentle savory flavor. I also got rice and beans and teriyaki salmon. The beans weren't exactly what I expected. They were black beans which I don't typically associate with soul food. They weren't bad although next time I think I'll get potatoes. My dining companion got lamb chops and collard greens and mac and cheese. She loved everything and at it right up! The food presentation, flavor, and portion size were all good. I didn't leave feeling overstuffed but I was satisfied. The servers checked in on us an appropriate amount of times (we didn't feel rushed or under surveillance but they made sure we had what we needed). The manager/owner stopped by to make sure everything was good and chatted with us. All around good vibes & good eats--I would go again. Highly recommend!

Thursday, 07May26 - A night of celebrating Taurus' at Ashford & Simpson's Sugar Bar Lounge - and…read morewhat a celebration it was. So much joy. So much talent. Thank you, Valerie Simpson, and your late husband; Nickolas Ashford, for creating this amazing venue. The guest host for the evening was the incredibly talented Olutayo. Olutayo is joy exemplified. His vocal range, dance moves, entertaining facial expressions...infectious. I fell in love with this man and did not hesitate to tell him so. Beyond his talents was Olu's ability to manage / juggle the night's open-mic entertainers with such grace. From the lyrics of En Vogue and Salt-N-Peppa: "Whatta Man, Whatta Man, What a Mighty Good Man!" All of the entertainers were incredible. What a range of singers, dancers, a poet, a violinist. And the band! The band! The band! Come on!! Outstanding. I was seated next to Darius, one of the several background vocalists that were positioned throughout the lounge. We became fast friends in this space filled with exuberance. Darius was a delight. He was also a big brother to me, making sure no one blocked my view of the performance. Thank you, Darius, that was so kind of you. I had such a wonderful time being in the company of all these amazingly talented people. It was a 6-hour dopamine rush that should not be missed. The dinner that was served was top-notch. I had the Sea Bass. My friend had the Golden Fried Chicken. Both meals were delicious. I had the ginger mocktail with rosemary and blueberries - so yummy I had two. Dessert was key lime pie - suffer we will. Our server; Vickie, was a delight and amazing to observe as she maneuvered around the performers and kept us and everyone around us well served and continually hydrated. Vickie is to be commended for how hard she worked throughout the evening. I made sure our tip reflected our appreciation of her. Put the Sugar Bar on your bucket list when visiting NYC. You'll leave there feeling you have experienced Heaven on Earth.

Great location near the 1/2/3 subway station. Lots of shops and restaurants nearby…read more The theatre is intimate with three levels. No bad seats at least on the orchestra level where we sat for a concert. Sound system was good. Seats have good legroom compared to some other theaters. Restrooms are located in the basement. Great experience overall. Would love to come back!

PROS: The atmosphere here was absolutely marvelous! It looked like a Roman or Greek theatre. The…read moreshows that perform here are top notch and the staff is friendly. Place is clean and has loads of seating CONS: I wish on their website it would show the history of this place. Also, the lighting people are in front of Rows T throw Z which make no sense. Other theaters have the lighting guys behind all rows OVERALL: This place is perfect! I was blown away by the artwork of this facility! Just don't sit behind the lighting guys and you'll be fine

I came here for a showing of _Beyond Beats and Rhymes). The space is very large, and the sound…read moresystem is high quality. They are very strict about their no food and no beverage policy. And for the love of god, turn down the A/C in mid-October! Everyone had their coats on!

Intimate venue with high quality shows of all sorts. Well raked and audience is not typically as…read moreit is part of the Columbia University genre and thus rather gentile. The show I went to was truly unique with instrumental demonstrations I'd never seen prior (think toy piano) and the imaginative puppetry was also compelling thanks to some nice financial support behind the artists. I'd say if you're even tempted to see something here you should. Oh, if part of the Columbia network there are "meet the artist" options which are a nice perk too.

Very snug inside. A no frills no fuss bar…read more I wish they had more bites but the hot dogs and cider's on point.

Wow wow wow! I mean I have seen drunk bartenders before. I mean it is a hazard of the profession is…read moreit not. But DAMN this girl took it to another two levels. MGT is abusing this girl by not paying for her Betty Ford. Sunday 7/26 3pm COMPLETELY wasted. Was serving me the drinks ordered on the table kind of next to me. I mean ..I enjoy free alcohol like the next person. Spilling drinks all over the bar. Slobbering over the bar knaps. Damn. Never really seen someone like this. Actually maybe at a Dead Head rave 10 years ago. Finally the tall bartender guy had a talking w her. But DAMN!!! What a show. One star for the mucho free( someone else's) drinks!!

Good happy hour every day till 7pm ,,I got a seat at the bar , Place is a bit small inside , they…read morehave a good whiskey list ,,they only have chips and nuts as a snack , but definitely a date night here !

The team here remembers preferences. Order various dishes and enjoy them all. The staff delivered…read moreprompt assistance with polite and supportive attitudes. You'll find satisfaction in their food. Those interested in expanding their taste preferences should visit.

Came in with our tour group to watch jazz and enjoy dinner after a day of site seeing. The team put…read moreon a great show for us and invited the guests to come up and play with them. Several kids and teachers participated and ended the evening with great music. Buffet style food for our large group. Good food and service was fast and pilot. Highly recommend.

Very excited to have the opportunity to hear the artists perform in such a legendary place. They…read moreare open on Saturday & Monday nights, and I believe they may be in the process of bringing back their Sunday brunch. My friend made the reservation, and they have an old fashioned, pen and paper, system. And the only way to contact is via email on their website. Needless to say, plan in advance. The inside was put together fine, you can tell there is need for updating the decor and fixing a few items. The musicians were phenomenal, they were engaging and each of their songs kept you moving. During their break, we were able to directly talk with them about their experiences and how things have evolved there at the Cotton Club. They were playing upon our arrival around 8:30, took an intermission around 10 and then played for another hour until 11. There were only two other tables that evening, I think around 9 people total. I was shocked at that as well. I found the temperature to be a bit chilly and it was even worse in the lady's restroom. The men's room had a space heater...so not really sure how that worked out? One of the hand air dryers on the wall was almost falling off as well. Needless to say, I was sad to see the disrepair the building was in when such talent individuals were on stage that evening.

I would recommend this cozy intimate venue The staff was…read moreamazing and friendly and knowledgeable. Although the place is small,it's like your in someone's living room and they are giving you a private show. I also like the fact that its BYOBB . So you are not being overcharged for drinks. My wife and I went to the early show which worked out well for us. Parking was on the street which was a little challenging but we managed to find parking but do give yourself extra time for that. Bills place has an array of excellent experienced musicians and I would recommend it.

Unbelievable live jazz and blues! Bill not only delivered an amazing performance but he had some…read morefunny content as well : ) Cash only for the drinks they have there FYI but you can bring your own