I've been going to the NYC location for years and was ecstatic when I recently learned of the Sunset Blvd spot. Huge fan and will keep coming back! If you love a variety of jazz and a crowd that really gets into it, this is the spot for you! Great energy from the musicians as well as your fellow patrons! read more

Update! No one actually ever got back to me, but they e-mailed me my ticket like a day or two before. I had a great experience. I went to the 7 pm show. I do recommend going to the 9 pm show! The first one seems to be more like a warm up. The venue was nice and intimate. I just knocked one star because of the ticket situation. read more

I am so happy Blue Note opened in Los Angeles. We had an amazing experience at Blue Note NY and I am glad now it's only 3 hours drive from San Diego. Sound system is on point (just like the NY location). The line up is great. Comfortable seating and good drinks and food read more

Blue Note - Music Venues Near Me - Los Angeles, California

if the fire marshall had known how crowded and unsafe this place was - over packed. it would have been shut down - service was good food was decent - over priced read more

Food, service, and entertainment superb! Definitely plan to return. Look forward to going again.

What a beautiful venue! And easy convenient parking. Thought the sound system was good, but not great. Unfortunately, I won't be returning. This is a small intimate venue not an arena and people are recording on their phones and using the flashlight feature on the phone because it's dark. I asked the manager but they welcome it, I guess for social media? I found it to be distracting and the staff not friendly so for those reason will not return. The doorman was the nicest staff member I encountered. Very welcoming. This place isn't for me and if cameras don't bother you, then I recommend. read more

First time attending this club and definitely will return. We went to see Tanerelle perform and the show was AMAZING! Aside from the artist , the restaurant /club did an amazing job at setting up the mood for her. This club appeals to more intimate settings as I believe it holds around 150 seats , so it's perfect for seeing someone you really enjoy and being up close without the hefty price tags. The decor is very inviting and elegant. The waiters and waitresses were great! I was really impressed at how fast our food and drinks came and how attentive our waiter/waitresses were. There is no lag time and also, never had to ask for a refill for our water. This was a prime experience to have at an event like this , I was very impressed! Didn't have any food other than fries, so unable to provide feedback about that. The fries were more of "skinny fries" , I'm believing it's to appeal as being "chic" and a small "filler" rather than helping with actual hunger. I did see a few others order food items and it appears that the portions are appropriately for light snacking and just keeping your appetite at bay. I'd definitely say , don't expect to replace your whole meal with ordering there , just to be safe. The restroom was another experience. It's coed, and has a restroom attendant with all the things you may need. For parking: we parked in a parking garage that was recommended by the venue. For additional parking , there is a lot directly across the street for the club and also street parking is available , and not too far a walk if you can find it, so it's really a dealers choice on what you want to do. The bar space was pretty little , so if you have tickets for bar seating only , you will want to show up right at start of event to get seating or you will be left to stand and hold your drinks and/or food. Pricing wasn't bad for items either and for this event it was a $20 purchase minimum pp. items started around $7 and up. Alcoholic drinks started around $15. Overall loved my experience. read more

Went last night for NYE. We were invited by a friend and obliged. She paid for our tix initially and we reimbursed her so not sure if she actually purchased them via the venue or through a 3rd party. I'm going to find out, because I want a refund!!!! First of all, the venue is extremely tight and cramped. I dislike the set up of tables and seating. When we were seated, we were told by the hostess that we should fill in as there would be others sitting with us. The girl at the end of our aisle wouldn't even move so we could pass through and sit next to her! I wanted to say to her, " if you didn't pay for the whole row of seats, then move your A$$!!" The ppl at the other table had to move for us so we could squeeze by. Then the waitress spilled a couple glasses of champagne on her, so I wasn't mad at that!!! But we were there for the 11 pm show with EL DeBarge. The piano was positioned in a way that his back was to the audience. Turns out, that he wasn't even singing!!! He lip synced the entire performance! We were absolutely furious! We were told by one of the workers that he had some sort of panic attack at the earlier show. That in no way justified the performance that we paid $381 for and spent abt $230 on the food and drinks for the 2 of us. The drinks were good, but small. The spinach and artichoke dip is a huge miss!!!! I was pissed when that came out. What you pay for The portions is too pricey. I definitely will not be going again. They say to get there early, which we did, but no matter when you get there, you'll still be SQUOZEN in regardless. But my friend said she had a good time, unfortunately, we did not. I certainly did not appreciate the deceit of his back being to us and him not actually singing. They played the records and he mouthed along the ENTIRE performance. Blue note, I'll be reaching out to you for the refund of our tickets. We have choices and options on where to spend our evening of celebration, where to spend our money, and where to create our memories, and I feel this was an epic fail ! read more

Blue Note - EL DeBarge with his back to the audience and lip syncing thinking we wouldn't know! - Music Venues Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Appreciative for Los Angeles to get a Blue Note. A cozy room with great acoustics, we experienced Samara Joy up close and personal (after seeing her in larger venues) and that was a treat! Food was not the main draw for us to attend with our friends, but it was fine and the service was good considering how little room the servers have to navigate the tables. But with headliners like Samara, it did not matter. Getting to the club from the westside on a weekday was a challenge, but I was totally ready to be enthralled and pulled into the music and left relaxed, inspired and excited to catch another show when opportunity arises. Congrats on your expansion to LA...finally... :) read more

Remember the deadly fire occurred at the Le Constellation bar in the Crans-Montana ski resort in Switzerland during New Year's celebrations, killing approximately 40 people and injuring over 115 others? This death trap is next!!!!! I attended a February 18, 2026 show at Blue Note and was alarmed by how dangerously overcrowded the venue was. Tables were packed so tightly together that patrons bodies were touching, sides and backs. The aisles were so narrow, almost nonexistent, that servers and guests had to shimmy just to move. Servers were spilling drinks on guests simply because there was no physical room to navigate safely. This was not just uncomfortable -- it felt unsafe!!! In the event of a medical emergency or fire, I genuinely do not believe guests could have exited quickly or that first responders could have reached someone in distress. The seating density SEVERELY restricted movement. Exits and walkways did not exist and were inadequately accessible given how tightly everything was arranged. It was hard not to conclude that maximizing seat count -- and revenue -- was prioritized over the safety and well-being of patrons. There is a difference between an intimate jazz club and a room filled beyond reasonable capacity. Warren Haynes was amazing, and the service staff were clearly doing their best in an impossible setup. But no level of entertainment makes up for feeling physically trapped in a crowded room with extreme limited mobility. Until the venue reevaluates its capacity and layout, I would never feel comfortable returning, Attend at your own risk! read more

Great venue. Finally time LA got a Blue Note. The sound is dialed in nicely for the size/space of the venue and the staff is pretty nice. The icing on the cake for me has been the food. Now as middle-aged dad, being able to sit, enjoy a delicious meal and drinks while getting to see some great musicians in a venue that is intimate: chef's kiss. the lighting also encourages an interactive show since the artists can see the house and riff when the room is feeling it. Enjoyed all the shows i've seen and can't wait to see many more. read more

The Blue Note LA delivered a truly unforgettable live music experience that far exceeded my expectations. Being able to see such extraordinary talent in an intimate setting was incredibly special--I don't think there's a bad seat in the house. As a music-loving family, we especially appreciate that the venue is all-ages, creating space for younger audiences to experience and connect with exceptional musicians. Menu offered plenty of snacks and full entrees with signature cocktails. Servers were friendly and polite. read more

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I have seen two shows here. Ben Folds and Sheila E. Both were spectacular. The setting is intimate. The talent is stellar. If you are coming for the music, you are in for a treat. However. They require you spend $20 on food and drink. I highly recommend passing on the food. At Ben Folds I had an eggplant parm that was like a greasy chewy hockey puck. At Sheila E I had a veggie burger and fries. Both were cold and the bun was stale. The service is also spotty. They are all nice enough but I was served an alcoholic beer when I ordered non alcoholic. Items arrive randomly (and as mentioned above often cold). There is really no excuse for this, but if you eat before and spend your $20 on drinks, you should have a good time. read more

I really enjoyed my experiences here this week. Was there to see Ms Lisa Fischer and Grand Baton perform. The sound was amazing (im an engineer). The ambiance was very nice. I had the greatest waitress named Mari. She needs a raise. The food was good and the drinks was very good. Its not too pricey and thats very important. I highly recommend this spot. So happy Robert Glasper brought the Blue Note to LA finally. We needed a good jazz spot here, and this is that read more

Blue Note - A Hennessy Lemon drop and a whiskey sour. Both delicious - Music Venues Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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First time being at the Blue Note to see Arin Ray. Doors opened at 9 P.M. having a line around the building but getting inside the venue in a timely manner. Check in process was quick and easy. From the looks of it there were two lines. I believe one for the VIP/Bar section while the other being for regular tables. The performance was amazing along with the service. There is a $20 food and drink minimum per person. The manager Adam and server Sarah were very attentive and helpful during the whole interaction. I ordered the Salmon with mashed potatoes and broccoli; it was delicious along with their prosecco. Total came out to around $58. The only "cons" that came out of this experience was the seating and transition from the previous performance. Unless you come in as a party of 4 you will be seated next to strangers on a first come first serve basis. The place is cramped, which I didn't mind as I am on the smaller side and don't mind meeting new people, but I did see others who felt uncomfortable with limited legroom as their legs were out on the "aisle" and very close seating. Another issue was some overlap from the previous performance. Guests from the earlier show, (from my understanding I might be wrong) , were allowed to re-enter due to some issues the band experienced during the previous show, which caused a bit of chaos as servers and staff tried to accommodate everyone. There is room for improvement and they should definitely have a capacity limit. Besides these things the overall experience and atmosphere was great. It was an amazing show with a fantastic view from virtually any seat in the house. I'd definitely recommend the Blue Note and suggest opting for the later show rather than the early one if possible. read more

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The Blue Note. It conjures up images of the jazz greats, Miles Davis, Cannonball Adderley, Jimmy Smith, etc., that made this club in New York the iconic location for jazz and a sultry meeting point for couples. It was genuine and iconic.... Fast-forward to the club in Los Angeles and sadly, this is essentially a pimp out veneer of what the club in New York represented. The positives: the staff is incredibly friendly and do their best to accommodate you. After that, it is pretty much downhill. The food is OK bar food the drinks limited and not well mixed. What is the most disturbing is the soundboard person does not understand how to mix sound for the room. It is unbalanced and far too hot in the high mid range, leading to ringing ears after the show. They could easily fix this by being more genuine, paying a bit more attention and being less corporate. I don't know what the ownership structure is now but it's all sadly very formulaic. read more

Such a nice venue! We came with our littles to see Charlie Puth and had the best time. Everyone was so welcoming and the food/drinks were fantastic. One of the best steaks I've had- delicious. read more

Blue Note - Intimate venue- most seats are great. - Music Venues Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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This venue is so amazing! Everything from the set up to the staff was incredible. The owner is a phenomenal human being who treated me, my husband and my daughter like royalty when we went to see Daniel Seavey perform live. The staff mirrors their boss and it shows!! What a great owner and I hope the greatest success for him for a long time to come!!! A+ read more

I came here for my birthday on 09/25 to see brasstracks! It was such a nice venue, a little tight squeeze and tables were a little close together, but all in all it was such an incredible experience. The band was great, the food was good, the drinks were cascading, and the service was solid! Pie was our server and as busy as she was, she made sure we were taken care of. I will definitely return. read more

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Exceptional food, and service for a music venue. I Highly recommend. We had a great night!

I saw Keyon Harrod tonight and he was awesome, certainly the line up is always great at the Blue Note LA. I was also at the Blue Note in NY earlier this year. I loved the ambience but just one note if you are going thru Do LA keep in mind they won't validate your parking. Even if you payed for your food it doesn't matter you'll still have to pay for parking if you used it. Besides that music was great! Ambience awesome! Waiter service very amicable. Too bad they don't validate unless you buy the ticket thru them if you get it anywhere else you are not treated as good. At least that's what I felt. read more

I've been to Blue Note NYC many times, so I was excited to check out Blue Note LA. The space here is definitely aiming for a more upscale vibe, but overall the experience didn't quite match what I'm used to in New York. Food: The food was pretty mid for the price. The spicy chicken bun tasted like it was mostly breading inside the bun, which was disappointing. The Angus burger was the only thing I really enjoyed -- and honestly, it's hard to go wrong with a burger in LA. Music: As expected, the music itself was great -- no complaints there. But the set was surprisingly short. I'm used to 90-minute sets at Blue Note NYC, so I was expecting something similar. Last night felt more like 45 minutes. It almost felt like the musicians were just getting warmed up when it ended. Service & Seating: We went with our 1-year-old and were accommodated very kindly, which I appreciated. They seated us beside the stage due to the volume, which made sense, but there was a barrier blocking our view. They eventually removed it halfway through, but by then we had already missed a good part of the performance. Overall, the night felt a bit too expensive for what we got, especially compared to the NYC location. But since this venue is still new, I'm hoping things improve over time. Potential is definitely there. read more

Blue Note - Angus Burger - Music Venues Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Gorgeously done Club... came initially for Charlie Puth, and came back the very next weekend to see Kenny Garrett.. the food is fabulous try the salmon! Ashtar was our server and was the sweetest! read more

I went to the blue Note last night 11/16/25 to see Kenyon Dixon!! Had an amazing time.. anywhere you are, you're up close and personal. The vibes were immaculate and the Service is top tier. Our waitress was Simone, if you can get her GET HER!! Not only was she super sweet but her energy was amazing.. I'm going next month to see Robert Glasper and will definitely be looking for her!! Truthfully all the staff were amazing all the way down to the people who work the door!! I suggest you run and get a ticket to see anybody you won't be disappointed.. Drinks were WELL and worth the price point but food was so so!! Eat before you come.. may I suggest the Linden down the street ‍and than have drinks at Bl read more

Blue Note - Blue note stage - Music Venues Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This was a quick but nice evening out for my girlfriends and I. We drove over an hour and a half for the jazz set at Blue Note LA and were surprised the set was only 1 hour. Literally 59 mins. The music was great and we were vibing so when the band said thank you and left the stage. We wanted more. NOTE: eat before getting to BLUE NOTE, there's a minimum per person so you'll have to order something but don't have high expectations for the food. read more

Enjoyed Robert Glasper's show last night with 3 friends.. This is a new venue out in Hollywood. Early arrival is suggested. We arrived about 40min early and the line had already formed We paid for table seating and had our own table. There are larger tables which seat 6 people. We didn't want to sit with others so the early arrival helped. The larger tables are tighter squeeze. It's a very intimate venue- a little larger than Verse LA if you've been there. There's a parking structure next-door or you may luck up on a street space. There's a $20 minimum spend for food and drinks which is easily hit. Three of us had the Wagyu burger with fries. Juicy goodness. One of my friends also enjoyed some wings. I didn't get pictures of the food because by the time it arrived, the show had already started. I didn't want my camera flash interrupting the moment. All in all a wonderful evening. I do think they need to change their set up however. I want to see some shows in December and my thought is if it's raining I would not want to wait outside in a long line to get a decent table. by the way, our server was amazing I wish I could remember her name. read more

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This REVIEW is focused ON the FOOD. But the staff, the ambience of the venue, the music are top-notch. However, if you are going to want to eat, it's recommended that you eat somewhere else because the food here is pricey yet subpar. We ordered an appetizer of some sort with supposed feta that was not good. In addition, the chicken schnitzel was nothing to write home about. And we got some olive appetizer for $5 to $7 with maybe six little olives in a small little plate, lol. read more

Blue Note - Chicken shnitzel $32 overpriced - Music Venues Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Love this place for live music and dinner. Great atmosphere. Came here for our Anniversary

Expensive. It was not worth it. I could have enjoyed it more on TV. I only went because it was a date. It was a rip off. Musicians are ok. I prefer country music . read more

Music is great.... If you like listening to it while sitting in a sardine can. I'd rather pay more for Less Seats in a venue. It's hard to enjoy music when you are sitting shoulder to shoulder with people. I could barely drink my cocktail without elbowing the stranger next to me. Even the service people looked frustrated trying to move around in that little space. read more

Five stars all day! I pulled up last week to see Cimafunk and the whole experience was quality. The vibe hit from the second I walked in. The energy was fun. The music was insane. The space felt classy but not pretentious. It gave exactly what a live music spot should give. My server Aun deserves a shoutout. Super attentive, patient, and on point without hovering. Drinks came quick. Food came quicker. Everything felt intentional and well managed. What really stood out was the team culture. From the door to the bar to the kitchen, everybody was kind, helpful, and locked in. You can tell leadership takes pride in the guest experience because nothing felt rushed or sloppy. If you are looking for live music, great food, and a whole mood, Blue Note LA is it. I will definitely be back! read more

This was literally not an experience I would ever choose to do again. Was expecting so much more from this place but their policy and procedures leave a lot to be desired. I went on Feb 18th, which happens to be my birthday, to see the late show for Warren Haynes. Bought table seats during the presale and thought that meant a premium experience compared to the bar seats. Man I couldn't have been more wrong. I emailed ahead of time to see if I could get a special seat for my birthday and they basically said no, first come first serve. Ok fine, I get it, I'm sure someone has a birthday that goes every night. So I show up over an hour early to get in line. We were the second people in line and surely this means we will have our choice of the best seats, one would think so but I was wrong again. Even though we were the second people to be let in somehow all of the tables closest to the stage were already spoken for. To add insult to injury, I asked the door guy about the booths I heard about since it was my birthday, and he said if I asked the person seating is they could prob seat us in one of those. Well apparently there was too many more important people there just like the seats next to the stage. So after waiting a very an hour in the cold and walking into the room to see that the seats were basically on top of each other, I opted to sit in seats next to an aisle since those were the only ones with any space at all. However, the aisles themselves were so small and people were sticking out into them because the seats were so close that there was no way to not be in the way, that the servers basically could barely get through. This caused them to be awkwardly in the way during the show and made it uncomfortable and distracting to try and enjoy it. And not only that the waitress spilled a drink on someone right in front of us. I'm checked the other reviews and that seems to be a common occurrence. I couldn't tell you had the food was, as I'm not sure how they would expect anyone to order their overpriced food and eat in these cramped conditions. Like it wouldn't be a comparable or enjoyable experience because you're literally just n top of the people next to you and there's not enough table space even. Drinks were fine, but very overpriced (starting at like 22 dollars) and there's not a chance you'll be able to order more than one with how bad of a shit show the service is. Seriously it's that bad. All and all this is a one and done for me and considering there lack of care about my special night, and the massive greed of them stuffing people into spaces that's are super uncomfortable while pretending this is supposed to be a premium experience, I wish I hadn't gone at all. I can't see this place making it after the initial curiosity wears off and people decide it's not worth the time and money. Too many good music venues in the city fo this nonsense. read more

The best thing about the venue is the security. Honestly the ones they post outside Brian and Neil . Also the ambiance is nice. However my experience. They can't help the outside but lots of homeless coming up to us and people preaching to the people in line. Bathrooms are all gender which is not a problem for me but some might. Huge cons. They pack everyone in. The tables are close together and the chairs are very close together. The food is mediocre and there's a $20 fee per person when sitting at a table and per show. The waitress we had at the 1st show was terrible had to ask multiple times for the same things and had to ask the busboy to help too. Made a mistake on multiple orders at the table. The second waitress we had was much better tho. I didn't notice the 2nd waitress but the 1st one distracted us from the concert to pay for our bill. I propose ordering and closing either right away or right before showtime cuz that was really annoying. Lastly the worst part of the show is the inside hosts. They need walkies or something. They don't communicate w each other and told us multiple things. Moved us to multiple tables before seating. Worst of all we saw 2 shows back to back and a guy host who was tan LITERALLY SHAMED US FOR GOING TO MORE THAN 1 SHOW!!!!!!! If Alex? The owner wants to reach out to me I'll talk to him about it but who says that to paid customers especially ones that waited since FOUR am to go to your venue. Extremely rude read more

Blue Note - Spinach and artichoke dip. Mediocre and this was $11? - Music Venues Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The ambiance of the venue was definitely worth hype. A lot of effort into getting this place ready for its grand opening. For that I say thank you to the owners and staff. From a food perspective, there is still work to be done. Food arriving late and cold should not happen. Not on the wait staff. Obviously with this being opening week, some hiccups are expected. The salmon was excellent, and the flavor of the burger was on point. But cold food is a pet peeve. The sound system was high quality and the acoustics were good. Enough sound deadening was achieved with the curtains on the walls. Robert Glasper performed and did his thing and saved my initial impression of this incarnation of Blue Note Overall, this Blue Note will be successful, but the back of the house operations needs help and/or change. read more

The new Blue Note is off the charts! A stylish, sophisticated Jazz Club offering established and rising talent in a comfortable, urbane setting. I'm an ardent listener of LeRoy Downs on KCRW and his recent interview of Kamasi Washington led me to this fabulous club. The intimacy of this space truly gives the artist room to communicate with the audience in a way that is often lost in large venues. Going again tonight to hear Branford Marsalis! The staff is exceptionally gracious and the food is delish. This is already one of my favorite clubs! read more

We have been twice and the venue is really cool. The food is horrible though. That is my main issue with the venue.

Had tickets to the Blue Note to see Samara Joy recently, Samara was phenomenal. Her band was great as well. The venue does not disappoint when it comes to sound, drinks, and great service. I have to admit, the menu is a but limited and apparently does not change, but the food has greatly improved. The only thing I would change about the venue if given the chance is, I would somehow change the floor plan and allow more space between guests seating. If you are able to sit in the VIP section, the seating space is not as crammed as the floor space seating. I've patronized the Blue Note on several occasions and can honestly say I have enjoyed each visit. The entertainers that are booked at this venue are top notch! Los Angeles definitely needed another classy place where mature adults could go to hear great music, have great experiences, and meet amazing people. Thank You Blue Note. I'll see you again soon! read more

I attended a show with my wife for my birthday on July 14th. We attended the early show. Waitress was very nice and the food was average for a Jazz club. What ruined the experience that night for us was these 2 obnoxious Managers or Owners asking us to quickly finish our drinks and leave. I nodded and he gave me this look like "Now". Total negative attitude and should be replaced or fired! read more

We enjoyed our evening at the Blue Note. The food and ambience are great and we had no problem seeing the stage although we were pretty far in the back corner. I had the salmon and my partner the burger and both were great and reasonably prices. The cocktails are also good and the servers work very hard and were available whenever we needed anything. I understand they do two shows every night but if the show could be 30 minutes longer it would seem more consistent with the other Jazz clubs in LA and NYC. We loved Andrea Day but the show was over so fast we were a bit disappointed. But we are really glad the Blue Note has set up an outpost in LA and seems to be attracting the best in jazz. The parking also was quite easy as we pre paid and parked in the structure down the street which was easy in and easy out. Looking forward to returning and hoping management can find away to extend each actual performers time on stage. read more

Glad to have the space now functioning as a live venue...decent sightlines, decent PA sound, decent table service...but does a subpar, almost tasteless, burger n fries need to cost $30? Like most jazz oriented clubs, theres a $20 per person minimum drink/food order on top of the door/ticket cost AND local parking which averages $15-20. read more