Good jazz place but way too crowded and uncomfortable. Blue Note manages to get pretty famous artists. Must make reservation if you go on the weekends for the first two shows. Food is expensive... More

Good jazz place but way too crowded and uncomfortable. Blue Note manages to get pretty famous artists. Must make reservation if you go on the weekends for the first two shows. Food is expensive and in my opinion subpar. I would pick other jazz bars over this one (for example Dizzy's). But if you have never been yet, it is worth at least one visit because it is so famous!
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If you're looking for a great place to take a date and of course for excellent jazz, then this is the place. They are always crowded on the weekends, and especially when they invite famous jazz... More

If you're looking for a great place to take a date and of course for excellent jazz, then this is the place. They are always crowded on the weekends, and especially when they invite famous jazz players to come. So I'd recommend getting your tickets in advance and showing up a bit earlier so that you can get a good seat. The food is mediocre, but the blue note isn't known for their food, but more of the ambience. I wish the place was a bit bigger, but the acoustics would probably be bad for those in the rear. The full bar is great, and there's no smoking which is also excellent. Overall, I'd recommend for singles, but definitely for couples.
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