Kinda wild that I didn't write a review the last time I was in this jazz joint…read more Last time I popped into the 2am show and it blew my sox off. I saw Miki Yamanaka randomly for the 1st time. But apparently i missed writing a review. Maybe because there are many glowing reviews already. But may I put my 5 star review on the pile. This time we caught the 2pm Sunday open jam. We were smartly near the front of the line so we got my favorite spot, right on the bar rail near the stage. The drinks were good and strong, the service was quick and succinct. The jam was incredible. I didn't know all the guys but the guy on drums is a legend named muppet. He held back on his solos on the first 2 songs. On the third, when the baton was passed to him, he ripped off an impressive solo that would be amazing for anyone, and he is 93. We had to dip out to catch our flight, but cant wait to stop in again next time.

This was our last stop during our must recent NYC trip. Were only able to stay for a an hour or…read moreso, because we had to run to the airport. Still, this was enough to get a good feel of what the club is all about. Just standing in line we got to talk to a musician, who had just played at another location, but told us the people playing there that day were amazing, including the 91-year-old drummer "Muppet". We went during the day so no cover charge, but think they do at later hours. We got some spots at the bar, knowing we would not be able to stay long. From any seat you are able to enjoy the whole atmosphere and set. They had one server and one bartender, and I honestly thought at first they would be scrambling with all the drink orders but the way they worked, quickly and still being personable with each guest was impressive. The band playing was great, we stayed a bit more than we should have because of how good they were. Very intimate, chill way to spend time enjoying live music. The only reason I took one star off is the restroom situation. I went down hoping I could use the facilities but the mold smell and other strong smell made me sick and I had to run out. Just make sure you go before you are inside or hold it. Apart from that, very intimate, chill way to spend time enjoying live music.

We went there to celebrate a birthday. It was an amazing vibe. We were transported back to the…read moreanother era. The jazz was great. The owner Debby was so warm and she even gave us a bit of history about jazz in Brooklyn back in the day. We bought our own wine and cheese, sat back and enjoyed ourselves.

Some friends and I attended an event here on a Saturday evening. We attended the 730pm slot that…read moreended around 9pm. The had another session after the one we attended because we saw people lined up as we were leaving. Please remember to bring the debit/ credit card you used to pay for the event. One of the staff was a bit adamant about seeing the card we used to pay even after we showed her our confirmation email and photo ID. The small and intimate sitting area was full. The staff are strict with seating arrangements to ensure everyone has a great view which is accommodating. You are allowed to BYOB. Now to the best part, the musicians. We enjoyed a hour and a half of pure bliss. The musicians were so talented and played from the heart and soul and you felt it. The music was low key to sit back and relax and then upbeat to do a little movement in your chair. lol. This is definitely a place to visit and enjoy some cool jazz in Brooklyn.

The Flatiron Room is a great spot if you're looking for live music without sacrificing…read moreconversation. We had seats right next to the stage, and the music was high quality - present enough to enjoy, but never overpowering. It struck a really nice balance and added to the overall atmosphere rather than distracting from it. The food and drinks were just as impressive. The Seafood Box was fresh across the board, with a great mix of king prawns, oysters, lobster salad, hiramasa, and mussels. The Peekytoe Crab Cake had a perfect crisp on the outside, tons of flavor, and an excellent nori aioli. The standout for me was the Eggplant Zen, which was incredibly flavorful and well put together. To drink, the Toki Highball was light, refreshing, and really well balanced. Overall, a great experience with strong food, drinks, and ambiance.

usually I wouldn't credit an ambiance too much but I get it here…read more - the two story liquor shelves accessible only by ladders, the rich colored abstract murals and the open stage with live music that doesn't pierce your eardrops....mwah - sitting at a large table in cushioned seats we enjoyed a variety of cocktails. their version of a pornstar martini which they maturely call a rockstar martini, came with not only a sidecar of Prosecco, but also of popping Boba. - espresso martini was very savory and espresso dominant, tasted fine but i could make better - the Parker house roll is singular for a reason....It is one roll you can cut apart. however, it was so light yet also incredibly buttery that we all were happy with our singular bite. - the burger was larger than expected for a restaurant with high price tags and small plates. melt in your mouth double patties with crispy outter flakes stacked with a pungent cheese, pickles and cut of Romain for crispness. the shoestring fries were good but no aioli was disappointing - the steak was shockingly bland even in the sauce. the chicken combined truffle with poultry well but the sauce was what carried the dish. It

It is interesting because as soon as I walked into The Roxy, I knew it was the place I have been…read morelooking for. I came here in 2017 and absolutely loved it. I couldn't remember the name so I was pleasantly surprised when I walked in and remembered this was the place I have been trying to remember all this time. In our most recent visit to Django, we walked into the beautiful hotel and headed downstairs to the jazz club. It also appears there is also a movie theater downstairs. We checked in for our 1015p reservation for the 1030p show. Apparently the show prior ran over and we were not seated until 11p. The band was a trio, bass, piano and drums. I hate to say that I was disappointed by the band as a whole. I liked each player separately but I didn't like the covers they were doing. I did enjoy the original songs without the singing (the singing didn't feel like jazz). I think we got a matter of 4 songs by the time everything was done. It was just nothing of what I was expecting in a jazz club, especially the club I remembered the first time I visited.

Django is an awesome spot if you're looking to experience a jazz bar in New York!…read more We booked the 10:30pm show and I think this was the right call, because it ended around 12pm and was a great way to conclude our night. The service could definitely be friendlier and more attentive, but I don't want that to take away from the wonderful performers. This experience is on the pricier end, so it's not something I would do often. There was a $40 cover charge per person, plus a 2-drink minimum while you're there, totaling about $80-$100 per person (without any food). From the time we were seated and had a server come to our table, we had less than an hour to order and drink our two drinks. Besides the service and drinks, the jazz show was wonderful and amazing to see. It lasted about an hour, I do wish it was a bit longer for the prices paid and the limited time to drink our cocktails. Overall, we had an amazing time and would definitely come again in the future!

Simply incredible, truly. This is what you would expect a NYC jazz club to be, beautiful intimate…read moresetting, comfortable seating, not too noisy. The service was superb. Yes, I got the fact that food was basically pre-prepared and served almost immediately, but I did not mind. It was delicious and didn't taste manufactured. The services was beyond friendly and I was genuinely, pleasantly surprised. I did not mention the band, which was the highlight of the evening, but I am guessing even a D-level group would be elevated to an A+ by this venue.

Birdland offers a fun, upbeat atmosphere with food that mostly delivers on flavor and quality. The…read morechicken was well seasoned and cooked nicely, with a crispy outside and juicy inside that made it enjoyable. Portions were satisfying, and the menu has enough variety to keep things interesting!!!!!!!! Service was friendly and efficient, even though it got busy while we were there. A couple of items took a bit longer than expected, and one dish could have been a little hotter, but nothing that ruined the experience. Overall, Birdland is a solid spot for a casual meal with good vibes and dependable food. Worth a visit, and I'd definitely come back to try more from the menu!!

Worth the wait, but you need to be sure that you're waiting early enough to actually be able to…read morecatch the live jazz..otherwise you just wasted your time. The food was so good and the vibe is unbeatable. Get ready to feast your eyes, your belly and your ears.

Went to Tomi jazz on a Friday at 5pm and the line was already quite long and not moving fast. But…read morewe were ready to wait and excited for some jazz. After 1.5 hours, we got a table inside but no view at all on the jazz band, which is a shame for a jazz club... Fortunately, after the appetizer, the waiter offered a table at the bar (probably knowing this was a bad table), unfortunately we still couldn't see the band as a large pillar was obstructing the view. On the food side, we ordered the okonomyaki and the udon. They were fabulous! The food and the vibe of the place are definitely worth the hype. But if you are going for the jazz part, as we were, I'm afraid you'll be disappointed in the audience. People are going for instagram now, not the music, so few people were applauding. That's too bad. I heard it used to be a casual place.

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.

Low key establishment that manages to thread the fine line between a bar, restaurant, and music…read moreestablishment. Place is set up nicely for music. Each table has good visibility of the stage and the musicians played some jazz favorites. We went during happy hour and found the drinks to be affordable and the cocktail selection adequate. We stayed for the Branzino which was quite good. Recommend as an after work place to hang out with friends.

I came here for drinks and sat at the bar. I liked how there was live music playing but it wasn't…read moreoverbearing and loud. I was still able to listen and talk. I got the Saigon squeeze, which was a make your own cocktail. Essentially they had all the ingredients and you assemble your drink one ingredient at a time. It was a refreshing drink!

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.