Dimitriou's Jazz Alley

Without a doubt, Jazz Alley brings in premier talent from around the world! Since the remodel several years ago, it is a much better venue with a very intimate setting. (For music lovers and lovers alike!). I have been a regular patron since 1991 and have had the pleasure of seeing Dizzy, Jimmy Smith, Olu Dara, Doctor John, Brandon Marselis, Little Jimmy Scott, Bobby Blue Bland...the list can go on forever. Thanks for being a jazz jewel in the Pacific Northwest! Now the sad news...the food needs a LOT more attention!!! How hard can it be to present simple cuisine (never mind the price!) for those who make an effort to attend a 7:30 p.m. show, it would be nice to look forward to nice simple meal. You have a captive audience...cater to that market. The food need not be second fiddle to the great music that you present on a consistent basis. No...you do not have to compete with the high end, over the top dining spots in Seattle. Nor do you need to succumb to bar food (i.e. chicken wings and jalapeno poppers). Just send something out that will be slightly memorable. For starters, a nice cheese tray would be a simple addition to the menu. A real antipasto platter would be appreciated as well. (READ: quality olives; skip the typical, pre-sliced, institutional quality meats...what ever I had last week was not the real deal; Take advantage of the agricultural bounty in the Pacific Northwest. Worst case scenario, go shopping in the Pike Place Market and call it your own. Enough said! Jazz Alley continues to bring top shelf talent to Seattle! Until something significant happens with the food, I will dine before the second set, have a drink at the bar and enjoy some of the greatest music in the world...that you might know as JAZZ! Enjoy the music! Well worth the price of admission! eddie would go... Pros: You will not find better live music in any other city in the World! Top shelf booking! Cons: The menu suffers on all levels. Eat early elsewhere; catch the second set. more

I've been to the Jazz Alley three times so far, and I gotta say, each show was very enjoyable. Last time when I was there (3/21/07), I had the pleasure of attending the performance of Lura, the Portuguese-Cape Verdean chanteuse. I enjoyed the show so much that I even bought her CD and got it autographed on the spot! What a talent. The Jazz Alley always has such great performers! However, I cannot say much for their food. I don't mind paying high prices for fine food, but their food is just expensive AND bad! Go for the show, not the food. I love the Jazz Alley's ambience, it has a very romantic atmosphere. I love cuddling up in the candle-lit balcony booth with my significant other, enjoying great music. Pros: Great Music Cons: Awful Food more

Go to see the smokin' hot jazz at Jazz Alley ~ we saw Eartha Kitt there and she was phenomenal! The food was great, but nothing really stood out and shone. In reality, it's a beautiful thing if the performance sticks with you more than the food at a supper club-type of venue, and Jazz Alley provides some top-shelf entertainment. more

I took my family to see Peter White's band last weekend. The show was fabulous. Our booth table for 4 was comfortable and the visibility was great. The food and service were excellent. Pros: Live music & dining; comfortable, romantic, all ages; FUN. Cons: Dinner and cover charge for a family of 4 adds up! more

I saw a show last night at Jazz alley and it was outstanding. I have waited to splurge on an event there and to be honest, I wish I had gone sooner. It was so comfortable and "The Bad Plus" was fabulous. Go to Jazz Alley! It's romantic, not too stuffy, and somewhat magical on a first visit. Pros: Great Music in a sophisticated but not stuffy setting Cons: Service a bit slow and over worked more

I have seen several artists at Jazz Alley. I have been a longtime jazz fan, former DJ, and had the good fortune to frequent NY, Chicago, St. Louis, New Orleans, Mpls, Memphis and Cinci clubs, regularly seeing many, many artists. Jazz Alley is one of the best venues in the NW to see an artist. No ifs, ands or butts. Pros: atmosphere, free parking, quality of artists Cons: cost is reasonable but something to consider if a regular more

Though the space and atmosphere are nice, the experience we had was way below par. The show started very late and the performer, Ivan Lins, had a chest cold and was unable to sing, but was talked into performing by the owner. He only was able to perform a handful of songs before stopping. The owner offered to let us stay for the second show, but why? To see the poor sick guy perform the same 4 songs? No reduction in the very steep cover charge was offered. The expensive drinks might have been worth it if the show had been decent. Pros: Pleasant venue Cons: Expensive more

Went and saw Madeleine Peyroux the other night and was very impressed...not even so much by the music but by the whole operation. The second set was sold out and even though we had to line up outside in the cold, once the seating started they roled us all inside in about ten minutes and we had our drinks on the table in front of us in another ten minutes. When you consider that 400+ people just walked through the door...and there were only two bartenders that I saw...that's one incredible machine! Hat's off to the staff at JA! Your make a romantic and classy joint a true pleasure to patronize! ps- heating lamps outside on cold nights would make the anticipation phase more pleasant. Pros: service, music, ambience Cons: waiting outside- Brrr more

A fine venue for great jazz, comfortable and cozy. Good drinks too, not too bad price-wise. I have a problem with the food though. more often than not, it's unimpressive and overpriced. Quarters are a little close too, especially for large parties so eat with your elbows tucked in. Service can be a little inattentive at times. Last and certainly not least- no place to dance, not even a little clear spot off to the side. Sometimes the music is so swingin' you want to dance! Pros: Music, Atmosphere, Free parking Cons: , Service more

It took us 40 minutes to get a beer! And, they messed up the order! Then we didn't get our check until the show had been over for 10 minutes! And they gave us someone else's bill! HORRIBLE service! more

Until the expansion of Jazz Alley it was, by far, my favorite place for live music. Now it is a little too big - but worse, it's non-smoking. Since the smoking section was upstairs and would not bother the non-smokers this didn't make any sense. Taking smoking out of a jazz club is like taking Tanqueray out of the tonic....sure it's good for, but is that really want you want on a night out? Pros: Great Music, Great Food Cons: Non-Smoking, Too Big more

Jazz Alley is now on my list of favorite places in Seattle. Great atmosphere, outstanding jazz performances and unbelievable food. The intimate setting was very friendly, with more private seating for couples or tables for larger groups. The music was fantastic, the service agreeable and the food was some of the best I have ever had (pork). The best part of the night was being able to gaze into my dates' eyes over a romantic candlelight dinner. A night to remember! Pros: Great Music, Wonderful Atmosphere, Unbelievable Food more

I drove all the way from Portland, Oregon to catch Shirley Horn at the Jazz Alley on August 17th. An incredible show and a great venue! Looks like I'll be using up a lot of gasoline in the coming months... I'm already planning my next visit. more

jazz alley is one of the few premiere jazz clubs in the nation! an intimate setting. seating for 400 and only 3 bad seats in the entire house. food is good especially the salmon. have a full dinner or some thing simple, you can't go wrong. do you think the tickets are a little spendy? you can buy same day tickets while they last at 1/2 price tickets. where else can couples and for that matter a single person enjoy a comfortable warm atmosphere and see world class jazz entertainment. always the cozy place. seattle been truely blessed to have this club in it's mist for the last 25yrs. hats off to you jazz alley and let the good times roll! Pros: free parking more

Jazz Alley, the Northwest's premier jazz club, serves gourmet italian favorites. Further, this venue offers up some of the best jazz entertainers who tour nationally. The restaurant/nightclub is intimate and enjoyable. Pros: professional entertai, good parking close by, a fine wine list Cons: smokers prevail, service can be slow, a touch expensive more

Jazz Alley is a wonderful place especially now that they have remodeled and have a new menu. Sound system was amazing! Great place you have! more

Jazz Alley is the best place for live music in Seattle. I always love the music, the food is delicious, and the service is great. The new remodel is beautiful! Pros: Free Parking, Resonable Prices more

poor service - lousy food - ok jazz - clean bathroom though. more