Dine-in
Yes
Blue Note Jazz Club in New York
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Location on the map
New York, New York County, New York, US
Service options
Delivery
No
Takeaway
No
Health and safety
Reservations required
Yes
Staff wear masks
Yes
Staff get temperature checks
Yes
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Highlights
Fast service
Yes
Great beer selection
Yes
Great cocktails
Yes
Great wine list
Yes
Live music
Yes
Live performances
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
No
Offerings
Alcohol
Yes
Beer
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Food
Yes
Food at bar
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Wine
Yes
Dining options
Seating
Yes
Amenities
Bar on site
Yes
Restaurant
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Upmarket
Yes
Crowd
Family friendly
Yes
Groups
Yes
Tourists
Yes
Transgender safe space
Yes
Planning
Accepts reservations
Yes
Usually a wait
Yes
Payments
Debit cards
Yes
Credit cards
Yes
Phone: +1 212-475-8592
Site: http://www.bluenotejazz.com/
Site: http://www.bluenotejazz.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:6PM–12AM
- Tuesday:6PM–12AM
- Wednesday:6PM–12AM
- Thursday:6PM–12AM
- Friday:6PM–12AM
- Saturday:6PM–12AM
- Sunday:6PM–12AM
Comments (199)
Just came back from a great show: the Dizzy Gillespie Afro-Latin Experience. Great energy and soulful music. Waitress Jess made us feel welcome. The food could be improved, but that is not the reason we visited.
The Blue Note is iconic. Expect to see some great jazz performances while here. Its small enough for an intimate feel but large and well know enough to attract some big names. The down side is that the spot is pretty touristy, which come though in the serve. Get there early to stand in line to ensure a good seat, but expect a wait past the door opening time. Also, its nice to sip on a drink or get a bit a food while listening to the performances, but dont go here for the food or drinks.
All the top bands go there. The service is excellent, prices are high but its to be expected at a tourist location. The food is over salted and not cooked with love. Best to order drinks only.
Amazing shows for sure. But that should seating arrangement is horrible (sharing tables and sitting next to strangers closer than nyc subways) is quite uncomfortable even for a jazz lover from Tokyo who used to used to tight spaces. I would happily do it again for prof. Carter though.
Calamari was yummy.And the rest was not bad.Fries was crispy (though not in the photo).Had a great night. Would def go back again.
Overall the musicians and session was really good however the table was so small and food quality was low. We were party of three but we had to share tables with others.
They packed us in there right, which I didnt love because of the pandemic- but the experience is hard to beat in NYC if you want live Jazz. We went to see Robert Glasper then Dave Chappelle and poet Amir Sulaiman also popped in and performed for us. What a night! The food was decent but the seating was so tight that there wasnt room for our food and drinks on our table, so we ate from our laps until we cleared some plates. If it wasnt for that it would really easily be a 5 star review. So I guess I just wont be eating there when I come back, Ill grab dinner ahead of time.
Top flight jazz club right in the heart of Greenwich Village. First rate talent of headliners and journeyman musicians. Full bar and good food and beverage selection. Intimate tables. Nice bar. Good air conditioning and ventilation systems. A very nice Gift Shop on the second floor.
The music was amazing we came to see Robert Glasper, El debarge jumped onstage as a guest appearance the end of the night.Only complaint is how the seats are together in there is generally a lot of confusion when you order food or a drinkBut as a lover of music the overall experience was still good
Some would say it’s a small, tight venue, but i think that’s exactly what a jazz club should be. Great sound quality for the show we went to see (Robert Glasper, absolutely did an amazing job). Leaving 4 stars because the food wasn’t as tasty as i would have liked. Cocktails were amazing. Expect typical NYC prices as well. Overall lovely time was had
The music experience at the Blue Note is phenomenal!The dining experience, not as much. The tables are very small and people are packed in very close. The food was great but very expensive.
Checked vax card and Id at the door.$1 coat checkWebsite sells bar seating and also table seating, but the tables you are seated with other people on 2 tops out together to make rows of 4 or 6. So expect to make friends with other jazz lovers+1 for the creamy tiramisu
This is the Blue Note. What can you say? It’s the Blue Note! Legends play here weekly as well as amazing new talent that can be jaw dropping. The seating is tight and there can be some blind spots, get there early and get a good view. Order a cocktail and some apps. Don’t eat during the show, respect the musicians.A lot of tourists have been guilty of loudly talking during the set. Give them the evil eye and hopefully they get what they’re doing wrong and stop. If you are a tourist visiting our beautiful city, relax and enjoy the show. LISTEN! This is art. Save your conversations until after the show. You paid to listen and so did a room full of other people. Please be respectful to the other patrons and to the musicians. Or I’ll give you the evil eye or throw an onion ring if you don’t shut up. Don’t waste the apps!
Came for first time to this legendary place and was beyond pleased. We watched Cuban funk band Cimafunk and I have never felt such a high from listening to live music. The space is very intimate and makes for a really intimate connection w the music and the musicians. Best time ever!
Had a very good experience watching Lee Ritenour and his band here in April this year. The place was completely full, and they really stuff people in there. If youre against the wall, theres a good chance you wont be able to move! But we were right in front of the stage and enjoyed every minute. Drinks were not insanely pricey. Very intimate, great acoustics, and very few bad seats. Pleasant staff as well
Legendary, Historic Jazz venue.The elevated stage gives everyone a view of the stage.Tight and comfortable, the wood tables seat 6 people.Ordering seating, you have to take in consideration that you will be sharing a table.The sound is impeccable, clear and conductive, as one can hear and feel the music.I prefer to sit, at the bar. The bar provides more personalized service. Also there is enough room to be comfortable, while eating and drinking.The view from the bar Id alsorecommend.Perfect destination for drop off or other transportation.
It is a great intimate venue with such a rich history of past performers. I recommend standing on line early so you can pick your seating. The seats are fairly tight so you will have an opportunity to make friends very easily. Up to eight people per table. The food is not bad. All in all, an enjoyable experience of great live music!
The music is awesome but they should be ashamed at how they pack people into this location. It’s ridiculous. People are sitting on top of each other. I took a star away because of the discomfort with the seating. I have never been so disappointed as I was with the seating. The food sucks too. Save your money and just order drinks. Close your eyes and listen to the music. You may forget that someone is sitting 6 inches away from you.
Worst jazz bar experience ever in NYC!!! A place to definitely avoid!We found ourselves in a tiny table sharing drinks and food, very close to the stage with literally the artists behind me that I could never properly watch without the cost of turning my neck down. Food was average and pricey. Artists though were quite talented and that’s really unfortunate I couldn’t enjoy their music as much.Last but not least, tickets paid in advance were for a specific band and the band who performed onstage was totally a different one (and obviously the venue didnt make any note of this).Never again I will come to this place and I would suggest any one reading this review to try other less famous but more cosy jazz places in NYC definitely worth being known and with your money valued!!
Went to see GZA from Wu-Tang perform! Very cool ambiance inside. A little small, and plus they have figured out some way to fit a hundred people in there. I got a little claustrophobic once the show started. Ordering of food and drinks is through your smart phone, with a QR code, so make sure your phones camera works. They offer conventional ordering too. A little pricey, but what do you expect? Its NYC!! Overall had a great time!
The food was very good and the atmosphere even better. See live music and have dinner/drinks simultaneously. Show up early if you want a good seat (doors open well before the show). It’s right across from two of the comedy cellar clubs.
The Blue Note is obviously iconic. The shows are great and the food is good. However they pack you in like sardines. Id rather pay 2x the ticket price and have half the people. We saw Robert Glaspar last night, great performance. I just wish we were comfortable.
Had a great time here! Great music, organized staff, drinks were good. Close to west 4 train stop. You can scan your qr code, place your order without having to talk to anyone.
This venue certainly earned its well earned lore, its stunning success in creating a personalized environment to enjoy some fantastic talent. I personally saw Cory Henry here and was plain and simple amazed. The smaller space made it feel like he was playing directly for my friends and I. I highly recommend The Blue Note for those who want a memorable experience.
ZERO STARS - WOULD NOT LET US INSIDE TO HIDE FROM SUSPECTED ACTIVE SHOOTERJune 26, 2022 during pride celebrations, around 8pm what was thought to be gunshots but turned out to be fireworks, caused a HUGE stampede out of Washington Square Park. My friends and I were terrified so we ran and ducked into the inner foyer area to hide with some other groups of people until we knew we were safe. Two men working at the Blue Note came out to tell us we could not stand there, but we explained that there was a potential active shooter on the street and we were seeking safety. One man was an older black man with a deep voice and the other was a younger lighter skin black man. The younger one went to the exterior doors and was told by pedestrians (who were also running away) that there was an active shooter. So he closes the glass doors and watches the street. The older black man had absolutely no sympathy for the situation. He continued to tell us that we needed to leave, we could not come inside the establishment for safety unless we paid $30/person, and told us Then well just die when another girl asked what we were supposed to do. The situation was incredibly traumatic and this man was quite literally laughing in our faces. I was shaking and on the verge of tears the entire time as this was only my first week in New York and I thought I was going to die. Thank you to the younger man who worked there who was much kinder, it was clear that he was not in charge and could not let us in but he didnt tell us to leave. To the older black man who laughed in our faces when we asked to come inside for a few minutes to hide from what we thought was an active shooter, Im not religious but with the karma coming your way, Im going to pray for you b/c you must not know what youve done.
Amazing iconic jazz club every enthusiast should go to. I advise arriving early to get good seats and that paying for table seats is worth the money.Being at the bar is okay but the tables are in front of the stage, so better sound and better view.
We had a terrible experience here.They pack people like sardines; 4 people share a small 2-people tables. Even before covid-times this is unacceptable. You have to physically touch to strangers in your seat. The manager was not accommodating at all, had a mean attitude. Finally, they did not want to refund our tickets. We left within 10 minutes.If there were less than 1 stars that would still be generous for this establishment.
Great Show! Ron Carter quartet gave a great performance! Little tip, the best seats are aisle tables directly across from center stage, not tables up against stage. We sat against stage and it was great but can get better veiw and pics from farther seats as place isnt very bigFood & drinks were great and se5vice was pretty quick. Definitely worth a visit! Another top come early, tables are 1st come. Enjoy!
Shelea was Amazing..she sang so.many Beautiful songs..she was graceful and humble ..But most of all..THAT VOICE! BEAUTIFUL
Jazzy night in the GREATEST CITY IN THE WORLD .....as David Letterman used to start his show , always loved those answers. !! The Blue Note is epic in NYC . Been around long time...met BB King there once. I was only 18 ! My friend bartender there. Sexy , fun , classy, sassy n ♥️ NYC nightlife for a change. No hot heat to beat ....and its exclusive. Small n intimate is fine , baybeeeee. Lets go go go.
Cool vibe. A little cramped but it had charm. Drinks were a bit weak. Service was great! Overall I had a good time.
Awesome place! Been here three times and never fails to deliver. Last time saw Lionel Hampton years ago and this week legendary Eddie Palmieri. Good energy, vibe and Great Music!
Always have a great time. Tight spaces but I love the atmosphere. Good food for a club venue. The waiting line to get in should have those heat blowers on the customers in cold weather.. jb
I do not know how this place has these good reviews. Maybe in the past but now I wish I got a refund. Not only I paid 100$ for it, but it was an extremely unpleasant experience because of the manager at the door. I’ve came a long time ago, and the place was really good. The new management team looks extremely bad. Not only they make you pay these prices (when this is supposed to be “a place for everyone” to enjoy good old jazz music). The service is trurly horrible, plus there wasn’t much people and they were extremely rude the staff. Never coming back AGAIN EVER
Reserved a table and was there an hour before show and a lot of the tables were already taken. So if you want a good table you must be there no loss than an hour before. Sound was fantastic. Food was ok. Saw Stanley Clarke with DJ premier.
Very disappointed! We pre-purchased 2 tix for $35/each and as we arrived, theres literally no seats for us and they tried to squeeze us with other group of people. Its basically table for 6 which they add 2 chairs on the corner of the tables. Im a small person and wont be able to sit there let alone my partner. We walked out the venue. A complete tourist trap!! Go elsewhere!. We walked around the area and found other amazing jazz bar with $10 cover charge, a table & seat and wonderful cocktail.
The iconic Blue Note one of my favorite venues it was a little pack, did you check vaccination cards everybody had a good time with Chris Botti and Friends
Its the blue note. Its legendary. I saw Eric Krasno outside the bathroom. Great show, seats were solid. Don’t come here for the food. You should know what this place is about. Awesome date night spot if you are both into good music.
Book the table seating and come early or dont visit at all. I made the mistake and booked for the bar area. Although we were right at the front of the bar area,this was still too far from the stage and too close to the too often opening door. Experience was horrible as we were stacked in a really small space hearing the bar sounds much more than the performance. They have a screen where you can supposedly see the stage but even this is poor quality. Had high hopes for such a historic place and didnt expect the rip off attitude.
A young doorman working in this place is very rude and does not belong to this type of place. Unless, I am very mistaken and this is a standard local bar with a touch of music. The manager working on Thursday January 27th was not much of help, neither. I did not have reservation, but it is NATURAL that I want to purchase a ticket.Otherwise, since I come there twice a month 5 starts should go to the waitresses, bartender, and a middle age man that is usually greeting people by the door. The performers are great.The owners and managers of this place should make sure that clients are treated with respect otherwise this will indeed become a place only for tourists that what to check off one more bar with life music.Even if some New Yorkers allow for being disrespected, I will take my money to Cocacola Dizzy Club at Lincoln Center and other places.America is NOT a Communist country yet and the workers in any place are to accommodate and work with clients that bring MONEY. I a standard Communist country the workers behave like they OWN a place where they work and do a favorite to clients. WE are not there yet, although we are definitely going in this direction.
Saw Al Dimeola perform here, paid only for bar seating which is SRO if you dont arrive super early to the gig. Would recommend regular table seating otherwise. Nice venue, easy to reach by subway.
Wow, last night we witnessed two absolutely amazing drummers and a fading hack expressing political views like a coward. Of course at the end of his set, so people paying for music would not be subject to foul mouthed rhetoric which we are all tired of hearing from little soap boxes. Al, we paid for music. Please be kinder to your audience and keep the politics out. Or express your politics before you start so people who are not devisive can get their money back and leave. What a disappointment.
Sunday brunch Jazz with Gustavo Casenave Trio. Top performance as expected. A must place to go if you like to listen to NY jazz.Back to Bluenote on Christmas eve, 2021.Performance by Chris Botti, the best.
Completely ridiculous. Crammed in so tight, sitting six adults at a table for 2. Are we completely oblivious to the current health crisis? Why is my server wearing a mask yet I’m shoulder to shoulder with two strangers? Feels like a slap in the face honestly. How can I enjoy any kind of live music like this
My friends and I went here for a Robert Glasper concert and the experience was lack luster to say the least. Robert was amazing, but the venue was packed to capacity, which isn’t safe post Covid and in general. You couldn’t MOVE in there, like AT ALL. A sold out event shouldn’t be happening in 2021.
The music was great last night had a surprise host. Wait to get was way too long show started very late. Place is a fire hazard too many people pack in small place. 1st and last time for me.
Cute and cozy atmosphere would recommend getting their at least an hour before show time as seating is tight. Table seating is the best option. Come for the talent everything else’s is subpar.
2 stars for the food, 4 stars for the vibes🙌🏾this place is a legacy of course. They had this Bermuda fish chowder that has the wrong ingredients and doesnt even look like our fish chowder. I had a chicken Caesar and the chicken, well, it wasnt caesaring. I liked the way to order though through an app. We had great waitress who helped me because the wifi wasnt working for me to order. A great vibe overall.The band I came for tore it up, of course!🥰
As always the blue club is a happening vibe the place was packed and savion Glovers performance was superb he also had a saxophonist with you who added an enormous dimension clover not only sang but took a alternative drums. The food was terrific and the waitress service was superb
Music is amazing and sound is great. Food is pretty good with fast service.
Great experience, outstanding service employees will go above and beyond to make you feel welcome
Best Jazz club ever, arrive early to choose the best table.
Piece of NY history. Peep the hip hop jazz combinations of late or see your jazz heroes perform live, even at 80 these masters rip! Get a drink, get a table, get some food. You wont be more comfortable in a concert situation.
Great audience. Mostly connaisseurs. Good food and drinks.Programmation sometimes too “progressive” for my taste, but always good.Seating appallingly tight, and, although they claim “no table reservation” they keep the front tables for family and friends, and they have many of them. So do not expect a front row table if you are not part of the VIP circle.As this is a jazz landmark, one must be able to say “been there, done that, got the t-shirt”.
Dear tourists - you can do better in NYC, I promise you.And you dont have to give up your dignity.This place has ceased to be a Jazz Club decades ago - its a TImes Square style sardine can tourist fleecing mafia racket - cram them in way over capacity and process them.You really think the brochure stand at your hotel lobby has anything authentic?
I had a wonderful time at this place! We came in town for my dads birthday and picked this spot because he’s a jazz lover. Every moment was perfect from the artist performing Robert Glasper to the surprise guest performance by trumpeter Keyon Harrold and legendary Dave Chappelle!
Saw Macy Gray over the weekend at Blue Note. Her set and the acoustics were amazing. It def made the long wait to get in worth it. But man, table seating is cramped af
Not as good as its reputation. Maybe historically important, or great musicians may perform from time to time. But not always like that, and very crowded for such a small place.
For all the fans of music and jazz, this club is a must. Great atmosphere, nice staff, reasonable prices, great location. No need to say more
Good music, bad experience.too many people in a small space.be prepared to share your table with unknown people because each seat is exploited.too touristy, not worth it.
What a horrible seat. Ok the show is over now and I never once actually saw the stage or the performers. I feel so cheated and disrespected. This feels worse than when my bicycle was stolen.
Every time I come here it’s a disappointment. Rarely can you hear real jazz and some of the acts are just bad or watered down for tourists who don’t really listen to jazz. They survive on the name, not the quality
Went to checkout Stanley Clarke great show!
I attended the Blue Note during Jose James residency here. Tonight will be my fourth night attending. José and his band are great! Big up to Marcus Machado, Big Yuki, Jarvis Yokley and Ben Williams.
We came here on a Sunday for a 10:30 pm Robert Glasper show. We arrived around 9:30, doors didnt open until close to 11pm. Be prepared for a very tight space if you have table seating. I honestly dont see how people are able to eat as it is that tight. The show itself was wonderful.
The $46 bar ticket feels like a rip off with constant noise of the dishwasher with seemingly overly cold air conditioning and a poor view due from the waiters standing in your view. Save up for the seating area....
Awesome space... All the legends of jazz had played there is a must to go if you visit NYC
Great legendary jazz experience, it is quite pricey for the entry fee. But if there is an interesting lineup artist (e.g. Chris Botti). I think it is quite worth it for a good experience up close. In case we just want to check out the club real quick, we could request the security to go check out their souvenir store on the 2nd floor is also okay as well.
The Blue Note Jazz Club is one of New Yorks great jazz clubs, always showcasing some of the greatest music jazz has to offer. Over the years visiting New York, Ive had some great musical experiences here. It is also worth checking out their late night sets featuring lesser known musicians. The tickets at cheaper at the bar than at the tables. The tables are closer to the scene, and you dont have to eat at Theres a gift shop in the second floor, and the people working here are great.
I love the blue note... this is my 70 visit. The food was great, the atmosphere was great the service is great. One of the best jazz clubs in the world! Check out on YouTube Jazz313KJMcphaul
Jazz club with food and cocktail menu. Bar seating is limited so get there at least 1.5hr before the show or pay a little extra for a table. The set up is an odd angle view from the bar to the stage but otherwise a nice space.
Amazing place to listen to interesting musicians. I went for the European jazz music series and loved it!
I recommend you go here strictly for the entertainment and drinks. The food was not up to par in my opinion and the prices were steep. As far as the entertainment goes the live music was really good. The place is cramp and fills up quick so I suggest you get there early. Overall this place is good for the music and drinks otherwise I wouldn’t just eat there.
Its very uncomfortably packed even for normal times, but during the Omicron surge which already got me, I felt so anxious from the tight seats that I decided against having any food or beverage to avoid taking off my mask. My friend wanted a drink but had a hard time getting anyones attention. I tried doing the online ordering. The QR code didnt work on my phone, kept asking me to download an app. The sound is very good and the music is great. Five stars for the music, but one star off for the seating arrangements, and one off for the way food ordering is done.
Excellent Entertainment By Robert Glasper!A Good Time Was Had By All 🥂🥳
A great environment for listening to live music. Seeing the artists perform their craft up close and personal was huge.
Absolutely loved all the performances Ive seen here at this club. The energy of the performers and even the people have always been super great. The live mix and acoustics of the room are great compared to other jazz clubs Ive been to in the area. I recommend buying the table seat and lining up early. Its not hard to get a good table seat if you come early. The bar seats on the other hand seem to be next to the doorway, which is very far from the stage.Ive always so engaged by the music and it always feels like the set flies by so quickly. I also love how frequent guest artists appear on stage. Its a treat, but its not something you can expect at every show either.My only complaint is how expensive the food is for the quality. Guests are required to order a menu item, but Id recommend just sticking to a basic drink. The food isnt particularly great and the drinks arent bad but arent outstanding either.
I absolutely love the Blue Note! Went to a Motown Review Brunch and had a fantastic time. I cant wait to go back again. The food was good and the cocktails were even better. The atmosphere embodies the history of the Blue Note. The crowd was very mature.
Good show, intimate setting, great seats. Brunch was bland. Menu was different than what was advertised online. That was very disappointing. Oh well. Overall- a nice Sunday outing.
A true, one of a kind experience. I got a chance to witness the greatness of Cory Henry in arguably the most iconic venue in music history. I cant wait to visit again.
The shows very good and its worth the visit. Especially because of the musicians collaborating with Chris Botti, they were really really AMAZING. Sometimes they were eclipsed by the trumpet and I would have let them play more and hide the trumpet a bit.The sound was good but the trumpet was very loud and with too much reverb, for my taste. The food was ok.However, giving a 4 due to the uncomfortable sitting. 8 people in those little tables its not something that I would expect for that price. Additionally, in the covid times, I really doubt sitting so close to the others for dining its safe.
This is one of the most popular attractions in New York, but hey! Listen to this: You cannot dance there! And if you get bar tickets (where I thought you could dance) you have to stand up in a really awkward part of the bar, you can barely see the musicians. So DEFINITELY get table tickets, but it is a more chill kinda of bar. I thought I was going to a super fun concert… but it is just a jazz club, not my favorite experience.
Enjoyed the concert. Great performers. Great food. The setting at the bar should be eliminated because you cannot see well. However, I will definitely return because they have a great line up of music and excellent staff.
Sunday night performance. Not until 10pm can we get into the club. We were the fifth or sixth group and was able to locate at a nice spot.
Online ordering service was not really working, jazz was amazing. Food showed up after the set. Getting out the kinks post COVID shutdown.
This venue is very nice but too small for a dope artist like GZA!! We was rubbing elbows with random people. Good drinks, crab cake was good👍👍
Saw Chris Botti, trumpeter, and his band tonight. He brought along several guest performers and the whole gig was hot. Great crowd, atmosphere was energetic and upbeat, left you dancing and pumped up. We like to eat there late- Chef runs out of snapper, bread not served with ravioli, waitress doesnt ask if you want coffee or dessert afterwards. They could make more of an effort here.
A little cramp and $49 for 3 drinks (Knob Creek, Mai Tai and a beer) are a little pricey, however, the music was wonderful!!!! Looking forward to the next time Im in New York to visit again!!!!
We had a wonderful time at the Blue Note. Great food and friendly staff made the evening so special. I love the fact that this intimate club makes it feel like you’re part of the band. We were so fortunate to see a legendary band, Spyro Gyra. Man, those guys have phenomenal skills. Love their music in a great setting!
I absolutely this place. Blue Note allows me to enjoy some of my favorite performers (like Ms. Lisa Fischer) in an intimate setting. I advise you to arrive early to get a good seat. The food is a bit pricey, but its good and besides... you only live once!
Wonderful atmosphere. Good set up not many if any bad seats in the place. Talent is exquisite. Drinks are ehh, haven’t tried the food.
A little tight but great jazz! Cocktails were good
Its still small and shoulder to shoulder. Music, host, waitresses, bartender all were top notch excellent.
Door man gave us grief that one of our party is in a wheelchair. Eventually a ramp was found to get up the entry step. Then the manager placed in the seats farthest from the stage even though there were plenty of unoccupied seats closer. Too bad the staff seemed putout that someone arrived with a disability.
Great venue, but you might wanna avoid sitting nearby the piano as the seats are very close to the bar. It gets a bit noisy at the start even though all the employees are very nice and trying hard not to make unnecessary noises. But Blue Note is one of my favourite jazz venue for sure!
Disliked the cramped densely packed setup and location directly behind drum kit, not helped by unfriendly staff and very limited food and drinks options. You will be glad you went to Birdland instead.
Not a jazz aficionado but at this place you dont need to be... these are professionals that play straight from the heart and you can feel it in your own. Amazing experience, worth every penny. The food isnt bad and the service is discreet and prompt, I would definitely visit again and recommend it to anyone who appreciates live music.
Love this place been there quite a few times.the only thing is when ur enjoyin ur moment the waitress comes around and ur like dang miss can u kinda wait just a few its gettin good oh yeah and the space is so limited...i guess when its great quality u gotta compromise ur space just a lil.waitin on the next show to catch my eye....one more thing the food is good but not enough on the plate.please work on more quality people be hungry not always thirsty🤔😊😲🤓
Iconic place to visit. Talented performers, sometimes it was difficult to understand when the performers were speaking. Appetizer plates were small, but overall we had a nice time.
Love the intimacy of the space and music selection is so great comforting.
Good drinks, good service, fantastic show
This is a favorite of mine. Been going here for more than 15 years. What people should know when they come is that this venue is tabled and when you make a reservation for a table you pay the ticket for the show as well as your dinner/drinks all on the check at the end. Additionally the table seating is close quarters and youll be sitting with other people. I say all this because sometimes encounter people who arent familiar with how things work. Recently I went to a show here and there were people who kept trying to put their bags and coats on all the seats instead of using coat check. Its a crowded venue and the servers need to get by, all the seats will get taken so you cant just come in here and spread yourself out. The servers are always great. The food is good here. For appetizers I like the crab cake! The shrimp is also good. Flourless chocolate cake is the best dessert here.
We didnt buy tickets ahead but were able to get in and get a good table. The club has a great vibe and we loved the band. The alcohol and food is not super cheap but not super expensive as well. The table sitting is 35 per person and there is 5 dollar minimum, in my opinion the live music and the great performers worth it.
Way over-packed. Seats are small and poorly laid out compared to other clubs. If you’re a couple, you’ll be shoulder to shoulder with strangers.
Here right now. The place should be renamed Blue Sardine Can - very slow service, food is so-so, extremely crowded, looking forward to the jazz.
Table up front in my favor 🙌 jazz spot 👌
Arrived around 5:00 for 8:00 performance. Got seated around 6:00. Great show without doubt! Blue Note itself is a bit small and old compared with Birdland and Sony Hall. Food is meh.
Loved the intimacy of the club. Wait staff was ok. Overall a really good venue.
Had a great time. Definitely worth checking out for some of NYCs best jazz! Solid menu and nice bourbon selection. Be sure to make reservations.
Great venue for live performances right I. The heart of the village. Small and intimate - Ive seen a few performers here. Most recently I saw Roy Ayers who was dynamite man!!! Always check their site for upcoming performances. You love music, youll love this venue. Staff is very professional, bartenders are top class!!
Were producing the Blue Note Livestream Concert Series at the best Jazz Venue in NY.
This historic gem in the village is a must visit for tourists and natives alike!Recently saw Stanley Clarke and Ron Carter, amazing! Usually dont eat when I visit but tried their Vega Farfel Pasta and was pleasantly surprised
Great show, great food, super great service.We saw Hypnotic Brass, had amazing seats, and continuous water thanks to our amazing waitress.I would recommend for a date night, or night out with friends who enjoy Jazz.
Is this the house of Jazz...maybe in the past.Is it worth the visit NO.Despite the heavy price paid for a table they will put you in tiny table for six where also in four you woukd have been narrow and under the policy first come first served.It means you will need to arrive at least 2 hours prior the show if you want to have a decent place.Food it is limited and quite of poor quality.Staff its pretty basically trained and the service is below the average.Honestly it has become just a tourist attraction.You may have far better experience in different concerts, same artist, better enviroment.
Iconic Jazz Club. It is very tight seating but comfortable enough for dinner and show. Service was attentive and on point and the food was cooked well and flavorful. We had a cheese and fruit plate and calamari, which was crispy and cooked perfectly. I also had a Caesar Salad with chicken and it was very good. The show was Robbie Coltrane and was fabulous.
The world famous jazz club in the West Village! Its expensive but worth it, as the club is very intimate. Its always open and many jazz greats and some up and coming stars, like Matthew Whitaker who we saw tonight hit the stage. They have cheaper bar seats by the front door on a first come first served basis. Great sound system and good service. Food is also pricey but decent. Make use to go upstairs and use the bathroom before the show starts, because you will be in tight quarters!
This place isn’t like it used to be. music was fine, but the prices are crazy high, they pack you in like sardines (you can’t see anything), and the food is mediocre (at best). won’t be coming here again :-(
First time today at the legendary Blue Note. I had a blast! It is kind of small but cozy and relaxing vibe. The feat. artist was Yko Ito Quintet feat. Romero Lubambo The hostness was really nice. The only think was our food came really late toward the end of the show and the people sitting next to me got the wrong order twice. I think our waitress was having a really bad day. I dont know. We all have those some times. But overall will be coming back again to get my jazz on! 🙂🙌🎹🎷🎶🎤🎺❤.
Exceptional concert. Food is good, but the mood of audience is infectious.
I went to blue note to listen to jazz. The show was beautiful and very light. The musicians and the singers did a beautiful job and performed in harmony.I would come back again.
Good music but pricey drinks
The drinks were strong but delicious and the atmosphere was amazing. I felt a bit in the way when I went upstairs (for their bathroom and gift shop) because that is also the backstage for the bands but it wasnt that big of a deal.
John Pizzarelli~Very great performances.But Sitting too close in was a bit uncomfortable
This is a tourist place. Very expensive and even if you buy the ticket for the musician they dont reserve a table. The artist are always good.The food expensive but lack of quality.I think you have to really like the artist to go. Otherwise you will feel that you paid a lot for nothing.
Great live music venue thats reliable for memorable shows.
Excellent show from the Gza & Talib! Nice small venue where all the greats played.
Great place to watch great jazz music and food is great! Drinks are good and tried the maple old fashioned on the rocks!
Awesome jazz bar, terrific artists and completely customizable drinks!
One of a kind experience, intimate, energizing, you can feel the Jazz history there. Drinks and snacks arent cheap but decent. Also go early since the line does get long so its first come first serve to get the better positiomed table near the stage. Great venue for those musically inclined!
They get some first rate musicians in here. Service is friendly and efficient. Sight lines can vary greatly. If its your first time, you might be surprised how close the seats are. (I dont think they realize just how much space the average American takes up nowadays!)
Went to see Arturo Sandoval he was fantastic first time I reserved a table I usually stand at the bar. But a bit pricey at $55.00 per person just to sit. Sound is still excellent in the Blue Note . But overall it is worth it when you come out with a big smile on your face from the preformance.
The Blue Note really packs them in like sardines. Not a fan of that. The tables are small so if you have long legs its going to be uncomfortable.
The dirtiest and cleanest place Ive ever been. Cool spot. Watch yourself as you get off the subway there. Lotta sketchballs in that area
Nice, intimate venue for jazz concerts. I was seated close to the stage but the music didnt feel overwhelmingly loud. I liked that you order and pay through an app to reduce contact but I know the people at my table had some issues. Space is tight so if youre worried about covid, I wouldnt go unless you plan to keep an n95 on the entire time. Seating is up to the hostess. Bathrooms are upstairs so I dont know if they have an accessible one on the ground floor (you would have to call and ask).
The music and drinks is 4 stars, the food 1. The cheese platter is your safe bet. Burger done medium.
Perfect veneu, great sound! Dont go f the drinks though, not nice at all. Get bottled bevereges
I had a wonderful time at this venue! Strong drinks, great vibe, great music!!
The legendary club remains so -- great acoustics, killer booking, even a great martini! Just wish you didnt have to download the menu and order at the table via phone -- a lil bizarre with the ample staff and quite depersonalized!
Great place for a legendary music experience.
On the ticket show was scheduled to start at 8pmWe entered the club @ 6:30pmPlace a food order that we didnt receive until 8pm and it was wrong. The show started @ 8:30pmThe service was horrible....The place was covid tight. Meaning that even though they requested that proof of vaccination was shown, and masks were required after eating many patrons didnt adhere to their request.The club didnt enforce anything. The seating of the patrons were extremely tight and close together...I felt uncomfortable.I would not recommend this venue....It was horrible
I will always recommend stopping by The Blue Note if you have a chance. With friendly staff and truly, truly amazing talent, a wonderful experience is guaranteed.
We booked the Blue Note Jazz Club, very excited for our first live jazz experience. The website said the doors would open at 9:30, but they didn’t open until 10:15. Then, we go in and we are packed 8 to a table, with strangers in the middle of a pandemic (& the other tables around us are right on top of us). You are not able to get up without squeezing and having several people move their chairs. We went in with open minds, but the initial impressions are not welcoming for new people and wanting to see live jazz
Not enough space between tables. Music is fantastic, and the drinks are made pretty well
Lovely Place. Advice: If you got coat on, you gotta check it for 1$USD. be prepared to take it off
Blue Note Jazz Club is a intimate venue with comfortable surroundings, great service and delicious food. I was seated on an upper level almost as far away from the stage as you can get, yet I was close enough to have a fantastic uninterrupted view of the performers.Due to covid, food and drink orders are taken through on line ordering app but our order arrived at our table without error and piping hot. The cheese and fruit plate made for a nice appetizer and we ordered Steak and Vegetables, Chicken Ceaser salad, the Hamburger and the Chicken sandwich both served with fries. Everything was flavorful and the steak was cooked to a perfect medium.We had a very enjoyable experience and I look forward to going back to next time Im in NYC.
Big name acts and the worst attitude in NY. Ive been to every jazz club in the city, some often, and I always groan when I come here. Service is terrible, obnoxious, lots of petty rules, over priced, packed to the rafters, etc. Etc. But some musicians only play here and you have to bear it if you want to hear them.
The musicians playing there are great. Would give them five stars if it was just for them but my issue is with the venue. The event went fairly well, my boyfriend and I arrived an hour before the show started and the place was already packed. If you’re at all concerned about Covid, would not recommend. Everyone sat very close to each other, multiple different parties seated at the same tables only inches away. You can order food by using the QR code and it takes you to a platform called TabbedOut which basically is a contactless ordering system which shows you the menu and you can place your order on it and your food/drinks will come out. We thought this was cool, filled in my contact like phone number, email, cc info and placed our orders. At the end of the event, the server automatically closed out our tab but I did not receive any kind of electronic or physical receipt which I thought was very strange. A couple of days later I noticed that I got charged a much higher amount on my credit card so I calculated the cost of the food and drinks we ordered I noticed that the venue tipped themselves 40%!!! I just think it’s super shady for a business not to be transparent and not provide any kind of documentation when they go ahead and charge that much.
Almost 90% people don’t wear masks inside the club. There’s zero social distance as well. I am sorry for my daughter because the waitress even spilled the water on her clothes. I am not sure how it happened. Maybe it’s too difficult to manage the crowd! The show was good but I don’t think I will return to see any show soon.
Well known jazz club in NYC, has many drink and snacks options. Hosting talented musicians from all over the world. Wouldn’t mind if they update the interior a bit, with more comfortable chairs, but overall- great experience
This place is iconic! Definitely should be considered for historical status. I just saw the digable planets show here , and the size of the venue is small and intimate. Sound system is amazing. Pre covid I saw a great band here. It’s really one of my favorite places in ny! Super cool! So glad they survived the lockdown.
Intimate little club. I absolutely enjoyed it. Food and drinks are pricey.
Always great jazz and great climate ❤👍🎸🍷🎺
Check for vax/ID went quickly. Wait staff efficient, food great and music as good as it gets. Will come back any time we are in NY.
Wonderful location, amazing musical talent. Very tight seating, so if cozy isn’t your thing ……. The comedy club across the way makes for a night of fun activities, plus late night pizza
Went to see Joao Bosco & Band on 5/20/18. Bossa Nova jazz at its best. Music was awesome, caught most of the show at 8:30pm. Loved the bands rhythm and beat.Took off a point for very small, brownstone-width venue, packed to the gills. Bar seated 12. Drinks $15+. It was pricey...$30/head to stand by the bar, which was a tad better than standing outside.Get there EARLY to get a spot where you can see the performance.
First time to see a live jazz music. And totally loved it. It was wonderful experience.Highly recommended if you are in NY.
Wonderful experience! Great music with a very enjoyable atmosphere.
Really enjoyed everything about tonights Blue Note experience seeing Manhattan Transfer. The staff was efficient, the food was delicious, the shared tables were expected and cordial, and the music was amazing!!
Great place, but if you chose to pay 10$ less and to stand by the bar, youll be really separated from the stage and the listening area. I think so that full experience of music and Blue Note itself requires ticket by the table
We saw David Sanborn. It was a lovely show but the venue is overly cramped. There is too little space to walk through the club or to get out of the bathroom stalls to wash your hands.
Just saw a show there with the Roy Hargrove quintet. Their music was wonderful to my inexperienced ears-dynamic, lyrical, and exciting. This was the third live jazz performance I’d been to and also my favorite one. I ordered the lemon sparkler (with lemoncello, st germain, prosecco and line) and my friend had a drink with elderflower. Both were good. I arrived at the venue around 7:15pm for the 8pm show and it was already 90% full. Since I made a reservation online it was no big deal and we were seated right next to the stage. The seats were tiny and we struggled getting in and out. But it was still a great experience.
The quintessential NY jazz club. Get in line early for a good table. Service was awesome. Acoustics are great. If you can be there at the holidays, catch Chris Botti during his homestand.
Had an amazing time here for brunch. I ordered the corned beef hash. The eggs were very bland, no salt or pepper, other than that, nice experience
Legendary performances, make sure to be there early for better seats!
Its a nice place and I saw a cool show. Plenty of tables and the food was delicious!I have a few complaints, though:The bar seating was very limited and far away from the stage, andThe menu prices were pretty steep.
This is an amazing, intimate, classy venue with great staff a gift shop and lively environment. If you havent been you owe it to yourself to attend a show.
Veronica Swift & Chris Botti performed amazingly. Great ambient and delicious food.
A classic Jazz Club. We saw Chris Botti during his 15th annual Christmas run and he and the assembled musicians put on an excellent show. It was almost two hours of high energy, and unique compositions with Chris’ trumpet, alto sax, electric violin, electric guitar, bass, drums and piano.
Iconic. Well managed. The best performances. Food is oddly out of touch.
Music- phenomenalVibe- greatFood & drinks- meh
Saw a show and had bar seats. All In all a nice venue with typical bar prices bit a wide selection. Bar seats or aka standing room mostly ... Can be tight and hard to see but its all about the music so loved it
Fun Jazz ... entertainment, food and beverages, wonderful staff ... did I mention great jazz?Hey...whats not to love?
An institution, but pricey. Dinner, show, and drinks for two, can easily set you back $200.There are an increasing number of genre bending, and non-jazz acts. Im not a jazz purist, so I believe this is a good thing. Ive seen Sarah Vaughn and the Digable Planets at this same venue!
We were coming back from a dinner and just asked if they had still seats, go 2 and went in. Had a great time there, so good to be back in a jazz club. We had a good view and enjoyed a glass of Riesling.
Saw Phony Ppl at Blue Note as part of their residency. They sounded great and the crowd was into it. I sat at the table which felt a bit cramped. Service was quick and attentive though.
It was fantastic the performer Corey Henry was supreem and i enjoyed all of it, food was good too.The only Neg was that it was too packed out too many people but the artist was very popular. Loved it
This was our 4th time at Blue Note. I thought after listening to some excerpts of Robert Glacier, we would enjoy a jazz pianist. WRONG. It was a 1 1/2 hour long Rap session. I guess my age is showing. I didn’t know Rap was considered jazz.
Poorly managed, overrated, overpriced tourist trap. Seriously, there is tones of other great jazz clubs in the city in which you will have a way better experience than in blue note.
The Ron Carter quartetWas the BOMB CHEESEWhich in Seattle terms MEANSTHE BEST on the east coast Manhattan NYC.....🎷🎼🎵Sooooo smooth 💓HAPPY BIRTHDAYMR. CARTERAnd thank you so muchMr. Green🎼🎷💓🎷🎼 the Ivorys made my mouth water and drums were Soo smoothOh yes... And by the way the filet mingon was very very top notch 🌉🤗🏙️
Great customer service and awesome touch less menu w/QR Code Tech that allowed myself and the party I was with to receive our orders without any problems. Great show! Hope to return to this venue soon
They had improvised versions of modern jazz ! Nice place
Great music, good cocktails and ok food
Should ask for and check at the gate vaccination record (like the comedy club across the street) before packing people in such cramped quarters with limited ventilation. Shows are always over-subscribed anyway so there would not be any customer / revenue loss; if anything, more people would feel comfortable to come. Love the place and been there many times so take this simply as constructive criticism rather than anything else.Update (Aug 13): Got an email from BN indicating they will be asking for proof of vaccination from all customers, staff and musicians who enter the venue as of today.Bravo... Will be back soon
Always a great place. Saw Joel Ross and Chick Corea there and plan to see many many more. Very intimate place. Tables are shared with other guests but thats kind of cool because you get to chat with strangers (a very un-NYC trait) before the show. The French Onion soup is top tier too.
So i had read other reviews complaining about the food and that you are packed at tables. True. I dont go here for the food just like i dont go to the gas station for my coffee. Yes its packed. You are in Manhattan. I was fortunate enough to see the Scofield Trio. They where great.
Amazing live show, great seats and services.
I enjoyed the show but wasn’t a big fan of how they do their drink ordering so impersonally through an app. I think my expectations were a bit inflated from the previous show I attended.
Amazing first post covid show and experience for me. Great music, food, service, atmosphere!! Going to blue note had been on my list for a very long time (dating to before kids). So glad I went.
What a place!$40 or $45 per person seemed like a lot, but what a show! The jazz trio killed it. Their desserts were delicious too
Total reviews rating 4.4
199 Reviews for Blue Note Jazz Club 2023:
Review №1
2022-06-22Get here early for your 8pm show if you want a table. Arrived at doors (6pm) and had the an amazing seat. Although some seat were reserved, ticket master did not offer any reserved seating... It may have been sold out. The show acoustics were fantastic, I have spent many drunken nights across the street and did not know this gem existed. I grabbed a burger which was fantastic and a couple of drinks. I the drinks are a bit pricey but its a club so its not the place to try and tie one on. Our server was also amazing I was so caught up in the atmosphere I forgot to get their name. Overall a great experience, regardless of musical preference definitely stop by the blue note.... Shout out to Jose James for a killer show
Review №2
2022-01-11This was my first time visiting this jazz club and I loved it! I sat right in front and watch Chris Botti perform and it was awesome. We only tried their calamari and drinks, but everything was good and our waitresses were all very nice. I’d definitely like to return when the pandemic ends; the seating was a little too close for comfort even though you have to show your vax card and ID before you come in. Still a great time, I highly recommend!
Review №3
2022-05-20Finally made it to the iconic Blue Note Jazz Club! I recommend getting a reservation as this place gets packed out quickly and you may not have much luck waiting in the standby line. We didn’t eat but the food looks great. We caught DJ Logic who is “widely credited for introducing jazz into the hip-hop realms” and he did not disappoint. It was a 6 piece set with keys, sax, bass, guitar, drums, and DJ Logic orchestrating it all.
Review №4
2022-06-22One of my favorite venues in the NYC area. This place is absolutely legendary. The food and cocktails are pretty expensive. Portions are kind of small but the cocktails are really good. The service isn’t always the greatest but the atmosphere in the venue and event selection is always worth the time and money to go there.You will not see live music likeThis anywhere else. This is a very special venue that I have a lot of good memories in.
Review №5
2022-02-28A fabulous historic live music venue that is both atmospheric and intimate. We found the door staff to be a little rude but waitress staff were lovely. Had a table by stage and Butcher Brown were superb. A great venue for music in NYC.
Review №6
2022-06-04My favorite Jazz bar in NYC. Every concert is unforgettable, every artist that plays here is either already an established great in the jazz scene, or an emergent talent that youll be able to experience before the rest of the world catches on to them. A must stop for any jazz fan visiting NYC
Review №7
2022-05-15Went to Blue Note for my Birthday. Host was amazing and attentive. Their signature Blue Martini was good! We ordered The fried calamari which I felt was undercooked because the outside was not crunchy. As an entrée I ordered the pork loin which was very bland and overpriced. The place was sold out so it was very crowded and the band was really good. However we got there for 6 PM to have an appetizer cocktails and dinner and the band was to start at 8 PM however they did not start until 8:35 PM which I find inexcusable. Blue Note had a 10:30 PM show which means you had to be out probably by 10 PM so they can set up for the next set of guests . I don’t feel it was worth the money because the food is not that great and the show did not start on time even though they were really good . I traveled out of state for this and most likely will not do it again. I do understand that not everything can start on time but at the same time I don’t understand how you can take my money in a timely fashion, however, your performers and your place cannot start timely. If you are going to theBlue Note in New York City purely for the music then I would say it’s worth it. As far as food is concerned, I will stick to cocktails and an appetizer.
Review №8
2022-06-12This was my first time visiting the Blue Note and it was AWESOME. Its a tight venue but once the music starts you dont really notice. The music was perfect, the food was delicious, and the staff was so helpful and friendly.I live out of state, but next trip to NYC Im coming back here again!
Review №9
2021-12-02Finally could be here for the first time since I came to NY!!! I absolutely enjoyed everything things, foods, performance, music, and moods. Everything was awesome and fabulous. I will try find another day to go here, thanks for the music!!And please try the coconut fired shrimp? Sorry I forgot the name of it, but probably you can see something ••• shrimp haha
Review №10
2021-12-15Such a great place to see and hear some of the best jazz musicians. Intimate and the acoustics are perfect. Tables are squeezed together...to tight for me, but the vibe is fantastic. Doors open 2 hours before showtime so can get something to eat from their eclectic menu. Great drinks 🍸 too!