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    Blu Note Jazz Cafe

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    Brussels sprouts and fries
    Sonja C.

    Ok so this was a cool experience. I enjoyed the music and the experience. I ordered Brussels sprouts and fries and sadly I was disappointed because my order consisted of mostly leaves and probably 2 Brussels that were cut in fours. The flavor had the potential to be good but I didn't get enough to really judge. The fries were really good so I would recommend those. The other people in my group ordered chicken wings and another person ordered jambalaya. No complaints from any of them. The drinks were also pretty good. Lastly our waitress was cool. She was personable and attentive. Overall I would go back to this place for a night out.

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    Pana E.

    If you looking for great music and great food. This is the spot. I feel like it's a hidden gem. I have more videos than pictures. The service was amazing. It's just a small place and it can be a little tight. The lamb was good. The brisket so good They have a full bar which was amazing There's a charge for the band which makes sense. It just brings more to the ambiance.

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    John B.

    The KC burnt ends are fabulous. The greens are nice and moist just add some hot sauce and maybe vinegar. Service is good parking is horrible. Live music night is a must. I wouldn't just go for dinner. However maybe drinks . Get there very early to get a good seat for live music . There is a cover. Get the Mo Butta blu cake. It will make you go home and smack your grandma because she never made it for you. Trust me.

    Armand R.

    I have heard great things about the Blu Note Jazz Cafe and wanted to try out a local black owned restaurant. It is a small, intimate space that host musicians that play jazz. The decor gives you the feel of being in the Harlem Renaissance era. The bar is stocked with all types of liquor. The restaurant has some signature blu drinks to choose from, however, I got the Henry McKenna neat. For dinner, I got the wings, Mac & Cheese, and Baked Beans. The Carolina gold sauce on the wings was on point! I really enjoyed those and the sides. A wonderful place that I look forward to going back in the future.

    Carmen J.

    I looooved it here!! Angie is so amazing and the service was top notch! Thank you for everything:) I can't wait to come back! If you're in Columbus, come to Blu Note Jazz Cafe!

    the smithsonian collection of classic jazz
    Marvin H.

    Very good small venue with a bourbon club with a good selection of bourbon and other offerings.The food is also excellent from what I hear.The music is great and the venue is decorated very nice.The service is good and drinks are strong.So glad to see Columbus getting more Jazz venues.

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    Shala S.

    I have been meaning to visit this place. Finally got the chance and was not disappointed. First overall impression was the place was nice and cozy. Loved the small, subtle things that played into the theme. There was blue lighting strategically place to give you that underground Jazz club feel. I would suggest making a reservation, it can get filled pretty quick. Make the reservation via email, it's actually very quick. I received a reply within 15/20mins of my email with all the details for the evening. Seating is kind of communal style, you could sit next to another couple/party. There is not really a bad seat in the house. Every spot, you can hear the music so well. The bar- As of now they are still working on the liquor license. They are ready though, the bar is a very nice size. The plan is March they will have the license. For now, it is BYOB (or wine) which was awesome. $10 cover and you can bring your own alcohol. Glasses are provided! Once thing I appreciated, even though it's BYO they still get you proper glasses, open the wine/beer and even pour for you if you'd like. People- Our waitress was Alana- and she was absolutely amazing. She was informative of the menu and personable. It is a family run business, and it moved very well. Did not seem like this is their first business. The crowd was very mixed, which I liked. Very friendly and laid back...nice and grown. The food- Great! Shrimp and Grits with andouille sausage. Grits cooked perfect and the food was hot. Fried fish was season well and was hot. Music-Was great. Since it is a cozy spot, really feels like you are able to connect with the bands. This is a perfect place for date night, just drinks after dinner or just to take in some great Jazz!

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    My husband and I had a great time. The band was great, and the food was on point. Next time we visit this city we coming back.

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    The service all around from food to entertainment was well received I will recommend this establishment to especially jazz lovers

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    Great neighborhood spot, solid music and family owned! Top-notch hospitality and Black-owned!!!

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    It was a great find! The ambiance was great, cozy, and peaceful with the music playing in the background.

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    Excellent entertainment, great selection of spirits, the ambiance is relaxing and intriguing all at once. Try it and thank me later.

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    4 years ago

    Love the ambiance and everything we had was very tasty. A little heavy on the salt but really good! Definitely will be returning!

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    4 years ago

    One of our top spots. Food is delicious, servers are amazing, owner is cool. Bands are great.

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    Ask the Community - Blu Note Jazz Cafe

    Do we need to make a reservation for dinner before the show? Does cover need to be prepaid or paid at the door. We have a group of 4 and hoping to come tomorrow 10/12/23.

    Its more of a walk in casual place, its pretty small but they have booths and tables to sit 4 people

    Is this place dressy or casual?

    I am planning a birthday gathering with about 8-10 friends, on Saturday June 22nd at 6 pm I had the same question about reservations. Thanks for the answer.

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    The Top Steakhouse

    The Top Steakhouse

    3.8
    (495 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    We celebrated our 19th wedding anniversary here on Saturday at 8:45 pm. My husband book over a week…read morein advance and all the times were booked! This place is popular. We lived in Columbus all our lives and have never been. We always hear great things about it and it always wins best of Columbus Steakhouse. Upon entering, we were very excited. We got seated by the restroom and there was a few people in line. The place was also very very loud! The people who sat next to us were screaming at each other just to hear each other. We ordered our drinks. I got the $13 glass of Malbec and it was huge and delicious. My husband got the Old Fashioned. Drinks were delicious. We got our roll and butter and we ordered the calamari to start. Calamari was so good! It was crispy and hot but not greasy. It was also very tender and not chewy and dipped in the sweet Asian sauce...it was delicious. We chose right! I loved it so much. The waiter also brought out cocktail sauce that had a little kick to it. I ordered the Filet Mignon 8 oz. I had to ask for the price because it sad market price. It was embarrassing but I didn't want a big surprise. Our steak came with 2 sides! I ordered the side salad and the garlic spinach. My husband ordered the Porterhouse 20 oz. With the Ceasar salad and baked potato. We also ordered the Mac and cheese side. The salads were not the best. The Ceasar salad was super fishy. The side salad had way too much blue cheese. We were getting worried about our dinner. Our steaks came out and all our worries went away. Best steak and best sides ever!!! My steak was cooked to perfection. It was so tender and perfectly seasoned. It was the best steak I ever had. My spinach was so good too. I loved the Mac and cheese too! It was the best I've ever had! We were stuffed and left so happy. It was very expensive but worth it for special occasions.

    Our first stop here is always the bar for a cocktail. We love the vibe here and the cocktails are…read morecrafted perfectly! Highly recommend the top old fashioned or manhattan as both are made with Weller 12 yesr. On this visit we were seated on the outside patio which is enclosed with heaters. Our server was absolutely amazing but we always have wonderful service every time we visit. We started with a couple apps including the onion rings which are huge, the bacon and the shrimp cocktail. Nothing disappointed but my personal favorite was the shrimp cocktail. Next came the entrees and once again, everything was great and cooked perfectly. You really cannot go wrong with anything on the menu. We had to finish up with dessert and cocktails, especially when we saw a brandy Alexander on the menu. This is one of the best restaurants in Columbus on our opinion.

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    Ginger Rabbit Jazz Lounge

    Ginger Rabbit Jazz Lounge

    4.7
    (88 reviews)
    4.6 mi

    Recently went to Ginger Rabbit for the first time & it was an amazing evening! It's an intimate…read moresetting, the vibes are great and the service is professional and personable! The jazz was incredible and the show flew by! The 3.5 grahams was such a fun drink! The graham cracker-infused rum with the banana liquor was right up my alley! You can never go wrong with a French 75 too! The pretzel poppers are addicting and I love the peppers in the hummus! I totally recommending stopping by for a show & a great night!

    My first time here. You walk down a fight of stairs into a darkened area. Watch your step because…read morecoming in from the brightness of the day your eyes need a few seconds to adjust before walking down a flight of stairs. The place is a bit small but nicely decorated. The room is a bit dark and the small candle on each table is definitely not enough light to read the menu. Make sure you have your phone for light. I am Deaf but my girlfriend loves jazz so I like to take her to places she's never been before. She loved the music so that was great! We ordered the hummus and they gave you plenty of it. I ordered the octopus and for $28 it was definitely not worth it nor was it delicious. They give you two small pieces. If I knew that I would have never ordered it. Plus it was not cooked properly. Octopus is my favorite food and I have many years of experience ordering it and cooking it myself. This was very disappointing. The one woman server did a good job managing about 10 couples herself. I would return but I would think twice about ordering dinner here.

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    Catering By Scott

    Catering By Scott

    4.9
    (740 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$

    Scotty's Cafe came recommended by my wife's OSU colleague Isaac and it did not disappoint on two…read morefamily visits. First time my wife and daughter stopped before our daughter headed overseas for two years in the Peace Corps. Scotty''s is super close and convenient to the airport. Scotty learned of the imminent departure and came with cookies and treats for the long flight! And now this morning it was another airport drop off. It was my turn, dining alone but nothing about a table for one at Scotty's is lonely. The staff are immediately welcoming and every customer is every employee's charge. Four different people helped me or just checked in. The Gina breakfast combos have lots to offer for breakfast. But I was thrilled this 9:30 am to be assured the whole menu was available. I was looking for something less common and was excited to see potato latkes with sour cream and apple sauce as an option. That would have been great but then the waitress (Salome maybe) said, "Do you like corned beef?" The Schmoozer is 3 enormous latkes with thinly shaved and lightly grilled corn beef on top with an over easy egg atop that. Seriously, I can declare victory for finding something I'd never had before. Never would have found it without the nudge. Had to cut myself off with all the coffee offers. Just a great vibe. You rarely see a 4.9 rating and even more rarely that high based on so many reviews. But I understand why - like in so many things in life, it is about the people. And the joy they bring to every conversation. And I will just add, in this age when some would divide us, this dining room is filled with all manner of folks, reveling together over food in fellowship.

    As someone who considers herself a pancake connoisseur, theirs were genuinely the best ones I've…read moreever had. They have such a wonderful vanilla flavor, I could eat them plain. Their baked goods are also a must-get, especially the lemon cookies and oatmeal raisin cookies! The workers were so kind and attentive and made our first experience there absolutely amazing.

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    COVID 19 dining room
    Cake of the week!! I mean no better combination than Chocolate and Peanut Butter! So here is the Buckeye cake!
    Cake of the week!! I mean no better combination than Chocolate and Peanut Butter! So here is the Buckeye cake!
    The Schmoozer, Pancakes, and the Big Breakfast.

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    The Schmoozer, Pancakes, and the Big Breakfast.

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