A couple of hours ago, I stopped at this place as a walk-in after going to dinner with a group at…read morethe excellent Northeastern Chinese spot, Jiang's Kitchen. They have a $10 cover on weekdays for walk-ins, which I think is $20 on weekends, and the minimum was one drink per person, which is reasonable enough for a cocktail bar. The minimum goes up with reservations, which is especially the case on weekends and Wednesdays. The front bar/Bar Neat wasn't open, so I went in back. From what I see online, the band playing was Mike Ledonne Grover Trio, which was generally pretty fast jazz with a particularly good pianist, but both the drummer and bassist were excellent also. It did get a bit loud during the last composition in particular, but hey, it's fast-paced jazz. I sat at the bar, and I perused the drink and food menu. In terms of food, it is Japanese-influenced with dishes you'll find in either izakaya or yoshoku/Western-style Japanese spots, which included some interesting spins, such as a scallop menchi-katsu, which I was very tempted by, but I was full. For my cocktail, I went with the $24 Roasted Corn & Hoji Manhattan with Sato Shiki Single Grain, Nixta, Averna, kokuto, and bitters. The drink had some subtle sweetness, bitterness, and roasted flavors primarily, with a hint of nuttiness. While not the biggest drink, it was a delicious sipper, and I would recommend it. I thought of getting another drink, but as I had already spent around $40 including the cover fee, I decided not to. I slightly prefer Musiquarium as a listening experience, but the cocktails were better here. Next time, I'd go here when I could sit in front and skip the cover charge, as I wouldn't mind trying some of their other food, or another drink or two.

As a craft cocktail afficionado, satisfied patron of sister property Martiny's, and jazz fan - I…read morewas eager to try Midnight Blue. It did not disappoint. We arrived at 7 PM on a Friday night and were able to be seated inside the jazz club ($20 cover charge). Optionally, we could have stayed in the small area in the front to enjoy cocktails and food. The cocktail menu was super creative. I started off with the "Midnight Blue" martini. It was super clean with citrus notes, and a light blue tint. My wife commenced with the Mango Custard Sour, a very pretty gin cocktail with a thick yogurt-like consistency and mango taste profile. We paired our cocktails with some light bites - the pork gyoza was our favorite - made fresh in-house! Next to more cocktails - the Roasted Corn & Hoji Manhattan (excellent), the Strawberry & Cacao Martini #2 (amazing), and the Wabi-Sabi Sour (sublime). I wish that I could have tried the entire drink menu! All the while, I jazz trio (piano, bass, and drums) provided the musical vibes. The musicians were excellent. Service was warm, attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly. The portion sizes of the food and cocktails are moderate. I don't have any issue with this - as Midnight Blue is a space to relax, nibble, sip and enjoy in an elegant atmosphere. Our visit to Midnight Blue completes the Takuma Watanabe Gramercy Park tri-fecta - Martiny's, L'Americana, and Midnight Blue. I love them all. Tip - check-in first at Martiny's (you'll probably get waitlisted), and in the meantime grab a cocktail at L'Americana or Midnight Blue which are all within 2 minutes away. Most likely, seats will become available at Martiny's and you can end your evening there. This strategy has worked twice for us.

My wife and love Jazz music and when my son said his friend works at one and we could go if we…read morewanted, we said of course we would. I was so surprised by the crowd that was there to listen to jazz. The club is small and with the long line of people waiting to get in, the club got full instantly. We were early that we got front seats. It was a nice band and it just made the evening enjoyable and we got to meet up with our son's friend.

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.

Looking for a great jazz bar and great cocktails in the West Village? Look no further, Birds is the…read moreplace for you! Perfect for a date night or for a music lover in general, this fantastic new venue is the perfect place to go to indulge in live music and libations from mastermind Steve Schnieder (of Sip&Guzzle and The Odd Couple fame). I was lucky to see the space before it was completed so I am so happy and proud of where it started and what it has now become. Sets are at 7:30 and 9:30pm Wednesday through Sunday nights plus later shows on Fridays and Saturdays and reservations can be made on Resy. Please note there is a cover charge which supports the incredible artists that perform here. I've been two times already and can't wait for next time!

Intimate, jazz. Perfect for a date night or solo time. The pendant lights over the bar are…read moremesmerizing We take for granted the history of Greenwich Village's art scene. This spot makes it modern. Lovely venue, with about 30 seats for live music. They have a good variety of players. Drinks are $20 each. Two sets of music each night. I'll be back, as I love supporting live artist.

Been to both Sid's gold locations. NYC and DC. Owner is a really nice guy who is sharing his love…read moreof music with the world. Great song list. Great staff. DC location has the whole speakeasy vibe to it in the alley but NYC location is quaint and fun. Not really a food spot so eat before you get there. Come enjoy good cocktails and make new friends.

We enjoyed this quirky place. Great piano player with karaoke singers. It is a unique combination…read morethat we truly enjoyed. If the singer was not that great, the piano player chimed in and made it really enjoyable. I wouldn't stay the whole night here but a great stop for a drink or two!

Came here on a date because, I saw it on yelp and wanted to check it out. Entrance next to Lou Lou,…read morefull bar, professional and attentive staff. Nice decor. Very intimate. I like the old school coke bottle door that leads down the stains. I Rsvpd for the show which featured Richie Nuzz with burlesque as well. I also made a reservation on resy. I was too early for the show and had to return, then my date and I was seated by the waitress. Let me say, Richie can really sannnggg and he does have rhythm. On top of that he plays the Tranbone. The piano player was dope, as was the bass player and the saxophone player. I enjoyed Richie interacting with the crowd that was a plus. I also enjoyed the burlesque. I would definitely reccomend to check Adelaides out.

This is a very cute basement speakseasy with real signature cocktails. I've been here a couple of…read moretime and each time had a different vibe and entertainment. This time there was a old skool band doing some of the rat packs favorite hits. Then doing there intermission a very classic couple danced the sensual tango. I was thoroughly entertained. We sat at the bar and I ordered an old fashioned. It was perfect!!! One of the reasons I keep coming back for such a simple drink most bartender F it up. But not here every tender here has made an excellent drink A+. Overall a cute spot for date nite or just friends wanting to experience something different. They do have light bites which I will try next time.

Great intimate venue . A room for music and a bar area. The music room where live music is placed…read moreyou are right up on the musicians . Super dope spot. Empenadas were good as were drinks and they have non alcoholic drinks like phony Negroni. Service was good . The tables are close and small quarters but that meets the intimate nature.

It is a unique venue which definitely allows the audience to be close to the musicians. The pianist…read morewas excellent, the sax player was pretty good but the drummer and bass player were meh. I asked for a vodka cranberry and the server had no idea what that was and the bartender didn't either after I tasted it. Cool idea but the music was average.

It's great that NYC has venues for artists like this, but unfortunately as a customer I can not in…read moregood conscience recommend this place. There's a $25 minimum per person, separate from the price of any event ticket. Not that bad, but unfortunately you'll be paying for bad food and truly horrendous service. I got the margarita pizza and it was just not good. Brought me right back to middle school pizza warmed up from the freezer, with sugary tomato sauce, rubbery cheese, and a dough that tasted like a saltine cracker. The service was the lowlight. They forgot my beer not once, but twice. I had to ask both times because I saw many tables around me order after me, then get served before me. Strange to see cocktails come out before a simple pour of a lager. They ended up never serving me the second beer. It was sad to see how much the servers struggled to keep up with things. I feel bad for the performers, they deserve a venue where the audience isn't going to get such awful service. But I definitely will not be coming back to this place, ever.

I had high expectations going into this location. I went there with a friend to watch a…read moreoff-Broadway show called falling out. The menu looked really good so I ordered the chicken and waffles. The food was absolutely disgusting. The waffles were literally Eggo waffles. The chicken was just bland, there was no taste to it whatsoever. I ate part of the chicken and the fruit. I stopped eating the chicken when it just got rubbery and started to taste a little slimy. I told the waitress about the waffles because they came out rockhard. You could barely even bite into them and she told her manager and they gave me six dollars off the meal that cost $21 definitely not worth it if you're gonna go and you have to purchase up to $25 or whatever it was, I highly recommend eating before you go and just buy drinks.

As classic New York City as it gets…read more Despite having lived in NYC, I never made it here to see & hear Woody Allen play horn. I've always lamented that. So when we were planning our most recent trip back to the Big Apple, I serendipitously discovered that Tony Danza was going to be performing. I'm a lot of things, but a person that's going to pass on the opportunity to see Tony Micelli live is not one of them. Tony Micelli!!! The show was called "Sinatra & Stories." Hubs supported my enthusiasm & excitement. He's a very wise man. Cause even if he hadn't, I might have gone by myself! Kidding, not kidding. The Cafe Carlyle is a supper club, & for performances there are rules. One, if you book a show, you are required to reserve dinner as well, which of course is a separate fee. Two, there's a dress code. Men are required to be in a suit, blazer, or sports coat, & women "a cocktail dress, elegant skirt, or dress pants are recommended." Done & done. The space. It's intimate & elegant, but not at all pretentious. The murals, the bar, there's a lot of history here. Dinner. I ordered a "Jackie-O" cocktail, because, Jackie-O. I just had to. We both ordered the steak for dinner. I wasn't expecting anything more than mediocre food as per the previous reviews. And that was ok; I'm here for the show, dinner was secondary. But, surprisingly, our meal was better than mediocre. We sincerely enjoyed everything. Service was professional yet easygoing; & that was very much appreciated. Nothing can sour an experience faster than pretentious service. Our waiter even (politely) laughed when, after perusing the dessert menu, I opted for a glass of Pinot Noir instead. When he brought the wine & I told him "this is my dessert," he smiled & nodded in amusement. The show. Tony was fabulous. He sang. He told stories about NY, his mom, & of course Frank Sinatra. He succeeded in captivating us for an hour & a half. We had booked this well over a month in advance, & we were given a great table. But, the best table (right next to ours)...we were told it was reserved for regulars. Fair enough. But the "regulars" (a mother & daughter just out of high school) not only got the waiter's birthday completely wrong, which was pretty hilarious, but they were both wearing jeans as well. So, not really regulars, & not dressed to code. FYI, we flew in from San Francisco, we're dressed appropriately, & had I been privy of your birthday, I wouldn't have gotten it so wrong. Just sayin. Dinner & a show, for the 2 of us, was $1000. Worth it. 4 stars.

Food is not good. service is worse. Prices are ridiculous even for upper east side NYC. Just awful!read more