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    Chayz Lounge

    4.6 (74 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    CHAYZ LOUNGE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Live music
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Cynthia R.

    Beautiful venue and the vibes are immaculate but man oh man do they nickel and dime you. Grant it, it's told plain as day on the website that there is a min per person charge required at each table, on top of the ticket you bought for the show. However I went on a Thursday and least there was no cover charge like it is Friday-Sunday. I opted to not get alcohol and got a sweet tea thinking surely it would be refills. The waitress told me only free refills they do is on ice. I've never been anywhere where at least tea and soft drinks don't come with free refills. The food is definitely not cheap for small portions, however it was literally some of the best food I've had. I got the shrimp and crab dip ($21)....chefs kiss, and then ordered the garlic parm wings well done. They were so flavorful and crispy, truly delish but 6 wings for $17 is a huge stretch, but I guess this is the times we're living in.

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    Jamita H.

    Came here for my birthday. My cousin has been here before and offered this place as an option for something to do. Because I have never been to a jazz lounge, I was excited to try it out. We purchased our tickets online. You have to place an order for $15 or be charged a fee. They also add gratuity upfront. This place is very adult. The lounge is very intimate. It may have been about 40 people in here. I ordered the braised beef ribs and they were delicious. Seasoned well! Being honest, I think the food is a little overpriced, but I would return.

    Lowanda J.

    I've heard nothing but great things about Chayz lounge and was really looking forward to the jazz brunch. I even attended with my guest who has dined there before and spoke very highly of them. I cannot believe that I'm giving this place a three star rating because of the service. Service is above everything and if it wasn't for the nice atmosphere, the amazing music, and the good tasting food I would probably be rating it even lower. We made reservations for a table for two and was seated promptly. There were a couple of waitresses who passed by us for several minutes and no one came over to say hi or that they would be with us soon for 15 whole minutes. Finally, after 20 minutes had passed, we were able to place our order. We ordered a carafe of mimosa and food order at the same time. Then Mimosa came out immediately and then we waited, waited, and waited for our food. We were enjoying drinks and conversing for a while but notice that other people around us received their food already who had came in after us. Once we looked at the clock we noticed that it had been 30 minutes since we had placed our order. We flagged down our waitress and she said she would check on it. She came back to tell her that my order was ready but not my guest's. She asked if I wanted to go ahead and receive my order or wait and I said yes I would like to receive my order because I do not want my salmon to get cold. 10 more minutes pass and my order has not come out. We flagged a waitress down again and she said she would check on it. She came back with my order and said that the steak which was the second order would take some time because there's only one person cooking in the back. My guest mentioned that it was now 40 minutes since the order was originally placed. The waitress stated that it takes awhile because it is made to order. Well, when she placed her order she asked that it be medium well and the waitress stated that all states were cooked well done. So it was not made to order. It was made the way you guys wish to cook it. 25 more minutes passed before she received her meal. It took them over an hour to get a meal to a guest when all the other tables were enjoying their meals and many came in after us. NOT.GOOD.AT.ALL!!! Also, remember we were a party of two. Well prior to receiving our food we became a party of three without any notice. The young man in my last photo came over and took a seat. He was told there was an extra seat at our table and he could sit there. He shows up and we asked if he was taking the chair and that's how we were informed that he was sitting with us. Not once did someone come over to make us aware of this or even asked if we were okay with this. What the?

    Chayz Lounge is a hidden gem for Jazz lovers! The ambience is intimate and inviting,the food is delicious and the service is top notch. The highlight for Thursday night was David Glymph on the saxophone, his performance was simply outstanding and made the evening unforgettable.A must visit spot for a fun night out!

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    Loving N.

    The food was delicious! Service was great and the band was amazing. If you are considering going, GO!

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    ChayzLounge is a very relaxed and quaint atmosphere, where you can wine down, chill and enjoy the music, while indulging in great food and great conversation. The ambiance is so soothing to the soul. And did I say the food? Excellent. The staff serves you with enthusiasm and makes sure you're satisfied. The owner, Ms. Chaye Alexander is an awesome person. She goes to each table to ensure that you are well pleased with your experience. I frequent her establishment. I just love ChayzLounge and will continue to support her in her endeavors, because whatever she puts in her mind to do, watch out!! It turns into something great. Come on out and see for yourselves. Wanda Y

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    Lakisha D.

    I absolutely love Chayz lounge. It was a great experience. From booking a reservation to ordering food, and the hostess and entire staff was excellent. I would recommend to anyone looking for a fun brunch date with friends or day date. The music elevated the experience. The food was sooo good and as you can see it was a lot. Will be going back.

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    BusyMom R.

    The best- prepared salmon I have had in a while. Meaning seared but not dry. Excellent fish and so well- cooked I didn't want to add any of the dill sauce although I did to taste it. I had a biscuit on the side that was also perfect and fresh. Came here with our son graduating from college. We had a carafe of mimosa for $26. Excellent coffee (American). Shirley temple. Not for children, as bar area opens to room. But not a bar ambiance. We came after church Sunday. We also had the Salmon BLT excellent; Bacon bowl over grits-- very tasty. Shrimp creole bowl that was over grits and medium spicy. Lovely welcome and relaxing environment. We were able to talk and listen. Since we all loved our food we did a lot of listening at that point. I so enjoyed a place that really cares about the service and experience. And has enough service to make a good experience. We never had to call our waitress as she was always checking in. MANY choices for non-alcoholic drinks versions. Very filling plates. Great desserts. Wait staff friendly, attentive, and kind. We used Yelp to sign in to add our name to waitlist.

    Sloan M.

    I thoroughly enjoyed the ambience the food the staff the music and everything about this jazz lounge it was so worth the hour and a 1/2 drive from Charlotte North Carolina to Columbia South Carolina I would gladly do it again. The crab cakes were delicious and meaty and full of crab and there was a sauce to dip it in That was absolutely outstanding. My companion had the shrimp at grits and let's just say he did not raise his head no I no I take that back he did raise his head but only long enough to ask John our waiter for a spoon to get the rest of everything that was in the plate. John our waiter was kind, thoughtful and very attentive and explain things on the menu and that on the weekends you can only get wine and beer related items, I made sure to order the peach Bellini and the mimosa carafes We had an opportunity to speak to the owner and she issured us that the place sells out every weekend I am looking forward to coming back again and again to enjoy the experience. IMPORTANT TO NOTE: there is an automatic 15% gratuity added to all bills that is split between the bar and staff...so if you wish to tip your server it will be an additional tip. So please factor that into your service as the staff works hard and they work together like a family

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    Della L.

    I celebrated my birthday here this year and it was absolutely fantastic! The lounge is located off of Meeting st with parking at the location. The crowd was nice and diverse which I loved! There's a grown and sexy vibe with very comfortable feel. The exposed ceiling are beautiful! And the place overall was extremely clean and welcoming! The owner greeted us and made us feel so welcomed. Such great hospitality skills! I got the gourmet meatballs, one bestie got the pan seared salmon and the other one got a flatbread pizza.. everything was delicious and the garlic bread that comes with the meatballs was amazing! The band was PHENOMENAL! We sung along all night! You should definitely wear your dancing shoes because the band will have you grooving!

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    Kathy E.

    A well hidden modern day Speakeasy located in the heart of Weco. We enjoyed a fantastic evening with delicious food served by elite servers in a beautiful setting listening to the sounds of Dick Goodwin presents the Big Band Experience. A truly memorable evening!

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    Food and customer service is wonderful at Chayz.Live music and ambience are a can't miss experience.

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    The food, music and atmosphere were top notch. Both my husband and I had a wonderful time. We are excited to be returning..

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    Excellent everything!!! You can't go wrong with food and entertainment. Give it a try!

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    Ask the Community - Chayz Lounge

    I need to cancel my reservation on Sunday March 31, 2024?

    We’ve cancelled your reservation.

    Has anyone sat in the sofa seats at table #20? Is it comfortable or are the table seats more comfortable?

    Hello Jacqueline, We are told that our sofa seat #20 is comfortable. It is one of the most sought… Read more

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    Review Highlights - Chayz Lounge

    The ambience is intimate and inviting,the food is delicious and the service is top notch.

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