The food was OK here however the service was absolutely amazing. We came in to see Eric Roberson and he did not disappoint at all.

This place was nice. There were tables and booths, we sat at the "bar seats". We came here to see Jiaoying Summers 5/18 9pm showing. Our first time in Napa. We ordered food; mashed potatoes, buffalo wings and BBQ flatbread. The food was really good. Our server was very cool and chill. I forgot what her name was but she was attentive. The ambience was dark and lightly lit with blue lights around. There was a bar in the back right corner. Bathroom had a lot of stalls, but wasn't well kept. Jiaoying did have an earlier show around 6pm so it's probably from then since the show ran late. Overall we had a great time! Jiaoying had us laughing the entire time. Great place to enjoy date night. read more

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First visit -nice experience! Started my bday weekend w/Goapele at the renowned Blue Note! When the doors finally opened we made it in fairly quickly. Tuna Poke 3outta5 For all the ingredients, the flavor was bland, a bit of a let down Sweet chili shrimp 3outta5 good flavor but lukewarm Dessert wafer 4outta5 Sweet, savory, crisp, cool, tart, it was a nice bite. Goapele 5outa5 Excellent show! She did not disappoint. It's an intimate venue. There's not a bad seat in the house. We sat in the middle of the high bar area & had an excellent view. They utilize digital menu ordering but the staff's available to order w/also. They're very attentive & efficient. I look forward to visiting again. read more

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Went for a concert. The pros, easy to find, food and drinks are good, service was friendly, if a little slow due to staff being all over the place. Artist was amazing, throughly enjoyed. The cons, parking was a nightmare (and I have a handicap placard). We went early as seating is first come for the area you reserve, and it took 40 minutes to find a parking spot. The room was too full, tables so close together it was difficult to get in and out, especially if you have a disability. If you are in a seat with your back to the stage, you can't really turn to see the stage it's so tight. Taking out one run of tables would help. In all honesty, not sure I would go back. If I pay to see an artist, I should be able to actually see them without crippling my neck or back. read more

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A great place to see a live show. Small and intimate, with good sound and no bad seats. Add some decent bar food and good mixed drinks and it's even better. read more

Blue Note Napa - Billy Gibbons playing the classics. - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Napa, California

I came to Blue Note to see Norman Brown tonight (Friday). He became ill and rescheduled his show for March 31, 2025. I didn't check my email when it was sent that he wouldn't be performing. Oops. When I arrived, the host told me that I can stay and enjoy a complimentary show performed by saxophonist Jeff Ryan. Also, that I can choose to refund my ticket or use it to reschedule in March. Always looking for an adventure and listening to new music, I opted to stay. I'm so glad I did! Such a fun time I had at the show tonight! So much fun...that I didn't take any pictures. It was so nice to be in the present and vibe! :) I loved the decor and the blue ambient (and some purple at times) light throughout the place. The staff were nice. The food was pricey..but, hey, a girl's gotta eat! I ordered the soup of the day: broccoli cheddar, garlic Parmesan fries, and a limoncello spritz (basically spiked lemon water...really good!!) I enjoyed my meal. Thank you for the fun time and good food! I will be back! :) read more

Blue Note Napa - Garlic Parmesan fries - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Napa, California

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Got here five minutes before 5PM for the 6PM show - Terry Steele. Warmly welcomed by their staff and we were able to pick and choose seats according to tickets we bought. Staff asked for our orders. I wanted to try their mezcal since I have not tried the ones they have in their menu. They were glad to give me a sample. I ended up getting a cocktail. Staffs are very attentive! Ambiance is great for shows. A little bit of squeezed in. I had to push my chair out to be able to leave my seat, but it's alright! We met this lovely couple who were visiting from UK. - If you're reading this, I hope you had a nice rest of your vacation. Enjoyed your drive and safely made it back home! Getting back to my review, its worth your money, break from all hustles and bustles and or all life's mundane! read more

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First time coming and I'm glad we were able to enjoy an amazing artist like Jon b. Parking- the location does have street parking but i suggest the parking they recommend on 11th. It's close with plenty of parking! Staff- when we arrived it was easy they asked for name and say is right away. The servers were prompt with offering a physical menu in place of the qr and they were always ready to remove empty dishes with quick response to bringing out orders 5/5 Food- Bbq chicken pizza-the hot honey was the perfect touch and the edges were crisp! 5/5 Cesar with chicken- big enough to share with 2 people. The right amount to dressing and the hint of lemon was refreshing. The flavor was there only thing i noticed was it was difficult to eat with a fork based on how the lettuce was thin ribbons. 4/5 Garlic fries 5/5- can't go wrong with garlic fries The drinks I had 3 glasses of Merlot 5/5, i should have just ordered the bottle it was so good The in between the sheets- i thought would come in a regular glass but it's more girly and i didn't like the taste as much as the merlot. 3/5 My biggest takeaway is the space of the seating- Behind at the high bar i noticed they fit as many seats as possible and that includes being sat right behind a Pilar that blocks the view of the stage. Luckily we got there at 515 and were about to get the last decent seats so beware of your arrival time as it is first come first serve seating. The tables near the stage are way too clustered. Watching people try getting up or getting their orders was hard no one could move, they all looked pretty uncomfortable. The best seating would be the booths, the high bar or the back tables. I would visit again but i would sit at a booth sucks to have a booth it has to be 4 or more cause i would rather just have a booth for 2 read more

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Blue Note Hit Two Notes... Then Blew Out the Speakers ***Great food. Killer prices. Painfully loud concert.*** It's not every night in Napa you get a slice of crispy flatbread, golden fries, and a front-row seat to a live show without needing a loan or a Lyft. April 30th--Locals Night at the Blue Note Jazz Club--was, on the surface, shaping up to be that rare trifecta: good food, great value, and hometown entertainment. Two outta three ain't bad. But then... the band showed up. Enter Los Cochinos--which I'm pretty sure translates loosely into "The Pigs," but feel free to fact-check me after your ears stop ringing. From the moment they took the stage (all fifteen of them, I think?), it was clear we weren't in for smooth jazz or sultry bossa nova. No sir. We were in for what sounded like a frat house earthquake--if Metallica, ZZ Top, and your neighbor's garage band all got into a turf war. Let's be honest: the Blue Note is a supper club, not a sonic battlefield. But someone forgot to tell Los Cochinos. They started by announcing they'd be playing "all original songs," which the crowd initially cheered--until it became painfully clear that every "original" was exactly six minutes long, equally indecipherable, and played at a volume that could sterilize a fruit fly. Alfonso, the bandleader and proud Santana disciple, looked the part--custom Paul Reed Smith guitar and a MESA/Boogie amp that could shatter windshield glass. But let's just say the only thing legendary about this set was how long I spent wishing for earplugs. Even the bass player from Vallejo looked like he was counting the seconds until his shift at a better gig. To be fair, the fries were excellent, and the waitstaff top-notch. But the next time I want to get blasted by a wall of sound, I'll drive a forklift into a Best Buy speaker wall. Los Cochinos may have heart, but someone needs to tell them: volume isn't talent, and every venue isn't your uncle's backyard barbecue. Note to the Blue Note booker: Next time, try "Los Quieteros." read more

Blue Note Napa - Blue Note Jam - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Napa, California

Saw Ottmar Liebert play here. Neat, cozy little venue. Has a jazz club kind of vibe. Sat at the high bar dead center for the performance. Little worried about the tight seating arrangement but once you scooted your seat up to the bar it was t that bad. Cocktails, food and service were all fantastic. We really liked the roasted cauliflower and the lamb kabob special. Definitely a place to come back to. read more

First time at the Blue Note, have been to a number of the Meritage concerts in the summer months. I was told by a number of people that the Blue Note was similar to Yoshi's in Oakland...it is not. It's a very small, small intimate venue; the staff does a phenomenal job with crowd management. We had dinner elsewhere and shared an app and dessert. The brussel sprouts were promising, but a bit too al dente so we couldn't finish them. The sauce and texture of the nuts added nice elements but were just too hard. The apple crumble was amazing, absolutely delish. If there are any accommodations that can be made, Malia is your girl. Very personable, service with a smile and solutions based. read more

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Cool locals night! We were walking by and saw the sign. Showed our id's and we were in a booth. The apps are solid. We had the roasted califlour (I know crazy!) it was great, tuna, and French fries (double dipped), all which I would order again. The country band was excellent, how fun on locals night! read more

Blue Note Napa - So close to the stage - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Napa, California

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Omg how have I not known about this place?? This was the best Motown experience I've had in years!! Will definitely come back for another show! Great cocktails, tasty deserts (we didn't eat anything else), and the seating somehow they managed to smash everyone together without it feeling like it's too much. The wait staff pay close attention and never keep you waiting! read more

Blue Note Napa - Cocktails - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Napa, California

While it was sometimes hard to get ahold of our server, the place was packed, so no worries. Amazing acoustics, interior design, and a great performance by Big Mountain! Garlic fries were also surprisingly tasty--crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Would come back! read more

Blue Note Napa - Garlic-Parmesan fries - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Napa, California

I love this venue! There's plenty of parking around the area, and the space is small and intimate. Every seat is great! There's blue ambient lighting throughout. Everyone that works there is nice and customer service oriented. From the person at the door, to the bartender and wait staff. My husband and I came to see Digable Planets and the show was great! It's nice to spend time with your partner and even better when you both love music and have a chance to see an amazing show. About the food: Caesar salad with chicken - this was the best thing we ordered. Salad was well dressed seasoned, chicken is tender Garlic fries- on the greasier side but tasty Roasted cauliflower- wasn't roasted at all. No char. It was more like steamed. Our least favorite Sweet chili shrimp- I enjoyed the flavor a lot. My husband said it had too much batter. read more

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Customer service 5/5 Ambiance 5/5 Food 4/5 The customer service was professional and welcoming. We purchased 3rd party tickets and there was slight issue accessing the tickets. The Blue Note staff assisted us in taking care of everything right away. The servers were efficient and prompt, especially considering how packed the house was. Blue Note drinks were delicious and the food was good. The ambiance was dimly lit and swank which made for a nice and intimate setting to listen to awesome music. I REALLY like this place! read more

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Small, clean venue. 90% of seating is good. The band we heard was great. It's nice to sit and munch and drink to live music. The food: flat iron steak was decent, but had a weird green salsa on top? The salad on that plate was great. The cheesecake was terrible-odd, fluffy texture. Although I loved the berry sauce that was on top of it. We were charged $60 to cork our magnum. Go mainly for the music. The food is an afterthought. read more

We love blue note! Intimate, small crowd, fun, music speaker system is nice. Waiter service is good..they always have a good line up during the holidays. Dinner,.small plates and drinks are available. read more

Blue Note Napa - Tequila and fries - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Napa, California

Our first time seeing a performance here. The staff was friendly. We ordered our food and drinks using the QR code at the table. It's an intimate place and would love to go back. read more

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I attended the Blue Note Jazz Festival for three days and had a blast. This is the second year of this event. The atmosphere was beautiful and they had different food places and food trucks to choose from, However, they need more food choices that are healthier. They have have a few but not many. Many Porter potties restroom , but they need to be clean more. Security does not check stuff very good and what your are not able to bring into the event is not consistent daily. At the main stage they should of had bigger screens and turned on the middle screen during each person set. It was hard to see the artist and the small screen did not help. They need to have screens on the other regular stages too. They have a disability section that's pretty nice size, near main stage but they need to maybe add another section to the other stages too. Could add a mist section to cool people down when it's very hot. Not much shade out there. I met a few celebrities Gabrielle Union and Dwayne Was and they were very nice. You can't have your phone at the main stage area which I do not like. You can't video any of the concert. I will attend this event again, and I hope they get better with the few glitches they have. Overall, this trip was worth it. I have many memories with my friends. I will be back next year. read more

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Having won tickets to a Jazz Mafia performance at Blue Note Napa I can't comment on ticket prices but here's what I said once seated: "Wow, this place is way smaller than I envisioned" then "They've really got us packed in, eh?" "Packed in" is a bit of an understatement. Long rectangular tables sit perpendicular to the stage with seating on either side. When seated at these seats the back of your chair is no doubt touching that of the person behind you and to get in and out will require others in your row to do the same. But what this also means is that you're very close to the stage (possibly too close; my neck hurt from looking up). The most ideal seating is in a booth or back near the bar where direct site lines may exist. So I'd suggest you arrive early for the best of options. Orders are placed from your table via QR code and though I think I saw something about a 2-drink minimum it seemed not to be enforced. The folks beside me drank water and my party of two maxed out with 1 drink apiece. (Note: avoid the Basil Martini). The Blue Note also serves food. The sound was great, and ditto for the show which was, in this case, Prince-centric. I generally think of Napa after dark as a pretty sleepy place. Blue Note livens things up and is a great way to close out your evening. read more

This was our first time seeing a show here. Last year, we caught two of their summer shows at the Charles Krug Winery. This venue is small but appears to be well designed for the space. All seats are General Admission but priced by location in the restaurant. The trick is to arrive early for the best seats in the section that you paid for. We bought Premium Floor Table tickets, which put us at the four long tables that were perpendicular to the stage. We sat in the second seats from the stage which gave us great sightlines. Each pair of seats had a location number with a QR code that you could use your phone to place orders for food or beverages. I guess because we had arrived early, we were able to place our order directly with a server. The music was great. The servers were friendly and unobtrusive. After the show, I met Tom and Steve, a couple of laid back guys making sure that everything was running smoothly. We will definitely keep an eye on their event calendar for future shows!. read more

Blue Note Napa - Keiko Matsui and her "traveling family" JP Mourão, Rico Belled & Jimmy Branly at the Blue Note, Napa. - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Napa, California

Here's your final review with all the details included: We attended the late-night Goapele show at Blue Note Napa with a large group, and they did a great job seating us together despite our separate ticket purchases. While we had to line up early, which was a bit inconvenient, the staff was accommodating. Our waitress was attentive and prompt, and we appreciated the option to pay early, so we didn't have to wait around at the end. As for the food and drinks, I had a raspberry lemon drop, which was good, and my husband enjoyed the house Mexican beer. He ordered the chicken wings and had no complaints. Our friend ordered a burger, but it didn't come with fries, which was a little off-putting--so I decided not to order anything. However, they did enjoy the broccolini. The show itself was great, though it started 45 minutes late. Overall, a solid experience, and we'd definitely try this spot again! read more

Loved the ambiance of this club for date night. The entertainment (Jeanette Harris) Jazz saxophonist, food, drinks and service were fantastic. The whole experience was amazing! read more

Food was great. It was absurdly loud, for a small venue. I was embarrassed because I had to cover my ears to protect my hearing. read more

Been a few times to the Blue Note live music venue on Main street. Always welcomed with a smile and treated with great energy which really help make the evening special. Only been on the first floor however I've heard there's an upstairs. It's got beautiful blue lighting and decor from the historic Napa Valley Opera House. They have very cool lineups, my favorites so far have been Chante Moore and Jon B but I'm partial to that 90s smooth R&B. I prefer the high bar top seating because it's right in the middle of the floor and you are eye height from the stage. Pricing is what you'd expect for an intimate live show and they require a 2 drink minimum. Haven't had a whole meal there but the garlic parmesan fries are a hit. Of course the negative is typical with most music venue, the space is so tight. They pack them in where you can't even raise your arms without brushing up against the person next to you (hope you like them)! read more

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My girlfriends and I visited this place last weekend to attend the Jazz concert. Absolutely loved our experience. The musicians are so good, great vibe, fun music and we loved the ambiance. The place is well decorated with ambient blue light making it very romantic and jazzy. Pun intended ;) I ordered the cosmo and loved it. The drinks are good We also ordered Brussels sprouts and flatbreads, they are yummy as well. Service is very quick and the hostess was attentive and answered all questions my friends had. Must visit if you are in Napa and looking for fun place to get drinks and enjoy the jazzy night. read more

Blue Note Napa - Brussel sprouts and flatbread - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Napa, California

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Came here for a surprise date from my friend and I was sooo impressed! Although the wait outside in the cold was a bit long, once I reached the door and saw who the surprise performer was, I forgot how cold I was! Goapele?! One of my favorite singers from my high school days! There was plenty of seating and we had great seats! Right in the middle but not too up close. We got the menu and there were several cocktail drinks and appetizers. I got the Caesar salad, fries and a Moscow mule. The drinks were pretty stiff! Although the bar was slammed, the team was able to get our drinks and food out in a reasonable amount of time. Goapele was unforgettable! The crowd was chill. My friend and I had such an amazing time! 5/5! read more

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This review is for Rick Braun back in September. I'm torn about writing this. Their is no question about the entertainment, seeing Rick Braun in person was well worth the price of the tickets. The venue is also no question, it is wonderful atmosphere, just look at the picture taken with smartphone. Up close and personal. The wait staff was very good and attentive. What would keep me from returning is the ticket service fee, which was $32.00, the two drink minimum with tip of $34.50 for a total of $66.50. For my tickets that was a 56% up charge for a one hour set. This was on a Saturday night and I was wondering why it wasn't a sell out, now I know. The ticket service charge and two drink minimum has gotten out of control. I think I've seen my last concert at the "Blue Note". read more

Blue Note Napa - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Napa, California

We visited on a Sunday afternoon to check out the Pacific Mambo Orchestra showcase their talents on stage. The blue glowing lighting filling the room and the walls covered in actual instruments made for the perfect decor and ambience in the venue. The musicians and vocalists gave off such a positive and energetic vibe. It was wonderful. And the musicianship was amazing, I can't even name all of the instruments, but they played so perfectly as an ensemble. They performed several hits, like Chaka Khan's Through the Fire and Stevie Wonder's Overjoyed, in their own unique style of jazz and mambo. And from all of their involvement with the crowd, it was obvious that they are all about familia! By the way, drinks are strong! And the show is 1.5 hours in duration. Customer service was excellent. I couldn't be more pleased with my experience here. read more

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My husband and I bought 2 $100 tickets to see Peabo Brysonand drove an hour to arrive early before the doors opened at 5pm. We were standing in line for over an hour as the club staff informed us the artist was late doing sound check. The Blue Note website says the doors open at 5pm and the seats we purchased were first come first serve. Apparently be forewarned they do not honor this and like us you could be standing outside in 85 degree heat until they choose to let you in. It's entirely unprofessional to have people standing on the street in the heat and not adhering to your doors open at 5pm. Most of the people in line were older and were uncomfortable. What started out as a very exciting evening was ruined. We decided to leave after we called the box office and they would not let us know when the doors were to open. I tried to get a refund and was informed the tickets are non-refundable. There are other places to see music and we will be choosing them in the future. read more

Food was amazing, ambience was on point and the music was fantastic. Our server was super cool, she felt like an old friend. Hands down if you get the Vance to catch a live musical act there, don't pass it up. read more

I went to an expensive show. We were packed so tight at a table that we couldn't move. We left before the show started. We won't be back.

My friends and I were offered complimentary tickets to a comedy show here and I'm so glad we took them up on those tickets. I don't think we would have sought this place out otherwise. The venue is very cool inside, the seating is arranged in a way that you have a great view of the stage from anywhere, the drinks were really good and the service was also pretty good. Gareth Reynolds and Aurora Singh killed it and I'm definitely checking out some of their other stuff online. read more

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So nice to have live music back !! Booked tickets to see Euge Groove months ago for March unfortunately he apparently got sick and had to reschedule the date. Received an email with the new date and a follow up phone call. Fortunately the new date worked . So many positives to this venue : Located in beautiful downtown Napa Lots of nearby bars & restaurants Free nearby parking Organized check in - pre check vaccine status Easy check in and personal selection for seating Professional and quick table service Delicious bar food and cocktails Comfortable seating not a bad seat in the house Lots of great artists scheduled every weekend Definitely will return read more

Blue Note Napa - Euge Groove - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Napa, California

Attended a couple of concerts here so far and overall great experience. Cozy, intimate venue with small bites and good drinks. Staff is friendly and service is fast. Can't wait to see who else will be performing here in the near future! read more

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The music and sound were phenomenal, we went to see Doninique-Fils Amie'. Fantastic visually as well as aurally, can't say enough good things. Lots of traffic getting there so we arrived shortly,before the performance, so were ordering and eating in the dark during the performance. However what was sinfully wrong with the service is that we were celebrating an accomplishment and we ordered the Dom Perignon, $250 in stores, 350-600 at restaurants. The server brought it to us at room temperature. What a wasteful sin. The ice bucket worked after about 20 minutes. A lesson? read more

This is specifically about Blue Note's "Summer Sessions" at the Meritage Resort, not about the club. Where do I begin, what a terrible venue. Possibly the worst concert experience I have had in my life. First off, even with Silver Tickets you can't even see the stage, let alone the musicians they are so far off. People are constantly standing behind the sound booth and no one makes them sit down so I have no clue how the people in the Bronze section behind me even remotely saw the show. 1. Parking: This parking is a complete scam and I am making a formal complaint about it. $18.00 to park and we are sent to (and I'm not making this up) the parking lot of the Napa Branch of the Health and Human Services division. So I'm paying $18.00 for parking in a lot and building I paid for with my taxes. 2. Bathrooms: There are two bathrooms available TOTAL for at least 3,000 plus people. I'm talkling like 6 stalls max. The line is constantly 20+ people deep. 3. Sound: Muddled and atrocious sound. You would expect a high end resort to have some decent sound equipment but it could be the worst sound I've experienced. 4. Food: OK you expect your water bottle to be expensive, I actually joked to my wife wait til we see the $8.00 water... it was $9.00, for a bottle of water that cost them maybe, just maybe, 50 cents. 5. Rooms: We considered booking one of the terrace rooms and watching from the balcony (at least you could see the musicians without people standing in front of you). The rooms went from $250, $250 the 2 days before and the day of the concert they were $1000 then back down to $250. Every balcony was empty, no one was watching from a room. Having worked in Travel Marketing for 40 years I can say, hey Meritage, empty rooms make no revenue, quit overcharging when you could have a full house situation. This venue is now on my banned list. I don't care who comes to this place, I won't bother to see it. Blue Note, you don't do your reputation much when you don't sweat the details on concerts like this. There is not a chance in the world I would ever attend this venue again, I don't care who the band is, it's not worth having concerts at this place. read more

JAZZ MUSIC - Hubby and I attended a summer session at the Meritage Resort through the Blue Note Napa! Chris Botti was awesome and he brought out 4 amazing guests! Great crowd! Great music and even better vibes !! We had an amazing time ! Very beautiful afternoon and highly appreciated! Food was served ... read more

I love the music. Yet the blue note Falls way short in the culinary department. They bring the food too fast. anything that takes five minutes to prepare at your table certainly is not well prepared. The salmon is frozen and tasteless. The barbecue pizza flatbread was OK but for the price is not even close to acceptable. it is so incredibly mediocre the service and it feels like you're in a dark lit cafeteria. My entire meal and two drinks were served in less than 40 minutes and now I'm gonna sit here for 40 more minutes until the music begins. I recommend coming late taking your chance on where they seat you within a section, as there's really no bad seat in the house. We recommend eating somewhere decent and then just showing up for the music. I cannot say enough about how absolutely miserable the food was. read more