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    4.2 (328 reviews)
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    India H.

    Jazz Tastings in Maitland continues to be one of my favorite spots for live music in the Orlando area. There aren't many places where you can consistently enjoy live jazz, great food, and a cozy atmosphere all in one place. I visited on a Saturday during Magical Dining and tried their three-course menu for $40. I ordered the Crab Bites as my starter, the Chicken Pasta for my entrée, and the Bread Pudding for dessert. Everything was really good, but the Crab Bites were easily my favorite! I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious they were. If you're an Orlando native, you may remember how small Jazz Tastings used to be. They've since doubled in size and updated their menu, moving away from their previous tapas-style offerings to full-size entrées. The space still has that intimate, cozy feel, though, which makes it an amazing date-night spot. Of course, the live music is the highlight. The band was great, and I love that Jazz Tastings keeps a calendar of upcoming performers and events, so you can plan your visit around who you'd like to see. A couple of things to know before going: weekends can get busy, so reservations are highly recommended unless you're able to arrive really early. They also charge automatic gratuity on weekends, along with an additional service fee on Fridays and Saturdays, so just keep that in mind when planning your visit. Overall, Jazz Tastings is a great choice for a date night or a relaxed night out with friends, especially if you want to hear some talented local artists while enjoying good food and drinks. I'll definitely continue coming back!

    Susan C.

    What a terrific spot!! Great music and fabulous food!! Jazz Tasting is one of a kind. A place for listening to great jazz music and tasty food. We went on a Thursday and didn't realize its ladies night AND its throwback Thursday. All the music was from 60/70/80/90 and jazzified The food was on point! Crostini appetizer and the bang bang shrooms and just wow what flavor and so many meaty mushrooms We also tried the shrimp & grits which was creamy and large shrimp with a bayoo flavor to it. The band playing was really great sound, vocals and amazing artist. We'll definitely be going back to check out more music and food! The venue isn't huge, which is nice. But you may want to reserve a table . Enjoy

    Crab fritters
    Fauzia A.

    The vibe here is amazing! Never been but I came here for magical dining and loved it. The food and drinks were delicious and the servers were so sweet. Plus they had a live band, can't beat that!

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    Lu L.

    Great place with good vibes and amazing food. Drinks 8.5/10 Food 9/10 Vibes 10/10 If into live music and good glass of wine this is the place for you.

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    Tayona C.

    Delicious and amazing service! I wasn't aware of their happy hour either, so I'll be back for that. Ambiance was nice and calming with the jazz music playing while you ate. I definitely have recommended to people since going myself

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    Tashanna S.

    If you haven't visited this place I would definitely check them out at least once and recommend making a reservation as they get busy quickly. They always have a talented selection of live entertainment that doesn't disappoint. The staff is friendly and offer good service. The quality of the food is also great, very flavorful, and comes out hot and quick. Deducted a star for the small cramped seating and over breading of the mushrooms appetizer. There are minimal booths so those are reserved for groups. If you have 2-3 ppl you will be stuffed at these tiny round tables with barely enough room to fit for your plates and drinks. I understand they want to maximize capacity but having guests stuffed at cramped tables in close quarters really take away from the enjoyment of the experience. When we go back I will definitely be sitting at the bar.

    Calamari Fritto
    Debi W.

    I regret I haven't been back since all the renovations. This place is awesome--from the food, to the atmosphere, to the drinks, to the service and most of all the music!! Just wow! They now participate with the In Kind app where you can get discounts and specials too. Their Happy Hour has lots of "small" bites that aren't small. Happy Hour is from 5:00 - 7:00. The music starts at 6:30. We ordered the wagyu beef sliders and they were so packed with flavor. Excellent choice. We also ordered the calamari--another great choice. Finally we got the French Onion Soup off the main menu. It was the best I've ever had. It had the right amount of bread with cheese to go with every bite of the onions and broth. Declicious. And it was steaming hot! We stayed long enough to have room for dessert and we are glad we did. The carrot cake was huge and moist with a not too sweet cream cheese frosting. Also--no raisins. This is one of the best date night spots in town. You'll feel like you're in a big city jazz bar. The talent is incredible!

    Carrot cake
    Natae E.

    It's a VIBE! We danced, listened and sang some good ol music. Live music is always the best! Daube did a good job hosting. The service was good. Michelle was our server, attentive and helpful. The food was great. I was thoroughly impressed. My husband had the Prime Rib, I had the chef selection Chicken Volturè and my mother had the lobster bisque and the Blackened Snapper. We also shared a delicious piece of Carrot Cake. It was so moist and full of flavor.

    Natasha S.

    We had family visiting from out of town, and we wanted to do a fun activity together. It was our first time going to Jazz Tastings, and after our visit, it certainly will not be our last. This jazz lounge is tucked away in an unassuming shopping plaza. You're greeted by a red carpet at the entrance. When you enter, there are some nice round booths and other tables available with a view of the stage. The music was awesome. During our visit we saw a Grammy nominated trombonist along with a great drummer, bass player, and keyboardist. The music was great and had everyone dancing in their seat, with even a few dancing in the aisles. The food was also excellent. I wasn't sure what to expect and didn't have super high expectations, but the food beat my expectations. We shared some calamari, a spicy sautéed shrimp appetizer, and crab cake. They were all very tasty. Everyone ordered something different as their entree. We were all pleased with our meals. I ordered the Steak Frites. The steak was tender and juicy, and the truffle Parmesan shoestring fries were perfect. For dessert we shared the bread pudding à la mode and a slice of carrot cake. That banana bread pudding was phenomenal and the carrot cake was also really good. Our server was also very nice and did a great job handling our larger group. Overall, we were very pleased with our experience, and I would recommend giving this place a visit.

    Sasha P.

    I had ZERO IDEA this place existed until I came for a joint birthday party. WOW -- what an amazing surprise. It was such an unsuspecting location and vibe. The place was awesome and had so much space. The bartenders and staff were phenomenal with this private party. Acoustics for music were great and it wasn't stuffy or too much. I was really impressed and would definitely come back again! Highly recommend for an adventure.

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    April W.

    We reserved a table on a Wednesday and arrive at the end of Happy Hour. They had discounts on beverages and appetizers. I had the tempura mushrooms and hubby had shrimp with buffalo sauce. Both were well seasoned and our cocktails were delicious. His had elderberry liquor. The entertainment was a quartet with a singer and who also played saxophone. Great evening excellent service and tasty food.

    Old fashioned cocktail
    Andra L.

    I've always wanted to come in and finally made the decision to check it out! Im so glad I did! We came for happy hour, lots of sharable plates, and dessert + drinks on a casual Thursday. Parking was not an issue. We were greeted immediately and given water and drink orders right away which was great. Honestly I didn't even know who my server really was because everyone was so hands on and helpful! The vibe was super cozy and cute. Live music was absolutely fantastic. It was decades night and such a great experience for our first time. I loved there was no cover on the weekdays! Super plus in my books looking for something local! Food wasn't bad but it wasn't great. A lot tasted pre done and lobster was fishy. I will say I did enjoy the soups and mushroom appetizer. I will come back again!

    Julia B.

    We had a great time. The good was good, the drinks were great and the atmosphere was awesome.

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    Amazing food and evening, a great date night location. Food was lovely and the atmosphere was perfect! We will see you again, cheers.

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    Ask the Community - JazzTastings

    Is there music nightly? I'm looking to come at 6:15pm on a Thursday and would like to hear music!

    We are open Tuesday - Sat with live music nightly starting at 7pm Tuesday - Thursday and 7:30 Friday and Saturday

    What is the dress code? Are jeans allowed? Thank you?

    Business Casual and yes jeans are allowed

    Is this location available for a private event and if so who do i contact?

    Yes, Toni at 407-346-5374 or Vincent at 407-755-3373after 5pm Tues-Sat

    What age must you be to be served food at this place. Is the a 21 and over rule for who can enter?

    Food can be serve to anyone, but FYI it’s more of an adult atmosphere on weekends

    Is Jazz Tastings closed down? I've emailed a request for reservations and didn't hear a response so I then called at 7 pm and there was no answer. I left a message with my contact info for reservations again but still no answer.

    No, we are not closed down. My guess is you don't have our new phone number. It is 407-755-3373, I am sorry for the inconvenience. We open at 5pm, so please try calling… 

    Hello. I'm planning on visiting this spot in July and I was wondering which night is the better night to attend based on the live band. Friday night or Saturday night?

    Hi, really either night is good. I hope u enjoy. Oh and call ahead rsvp this place gets Really packed, and you won't want to stand.

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    “It was our first time going to Jazz Tastings, and after our visit, it certainly will not be our last.”

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    I introduced another friend to this unique restaurant and bar. We arrived a little after 6 PM and…read morewere seated promptly by Mel. We chose a little corner table against the wall. We looked over the happy hour menu (good all day on Monday nights and Tuesday through Friday 5-7pm). We ask Mel about the "Bartender's Choice" selection under happy hour drinks. She said the bartender will mix a drink of their preference. The customer cannot choose the alcohol or any mixers as the bartender makes the decisions all by him or herself. Mel asked if we had any allergies or any other issues that might affect the drinks the bartender would like to make. We said we did not and we decided to take on this "choice" experience. Serena was the bartender of the evening and she did an amazing job. She mixed up various concoctions for us throughout the night (we ordered a second round after the first one) and we enjoyed every drink she prepared. The presentation of the drinks were also well done. Serena's cocktails consisted of bourbon, rum, and various ingredients which could include bitters, lemon, agave or other cocktail mixers. She was the bartender extraordinaire of the evening. For food, we ordered the half dozen chicken wings (2 orders since they were so good) and the pizza empanadas to start. The two empanadas had mozzarella cheese stuffed inside and were served with a warm marinara. From the main menu, we ordered the Faroe Island Salmon, which was served on a bad of risotto and tomato butter, with capers. The portion of the salmon was somewhat small for the price of $28, but it and the risotto were cooked perfectly. We ended the night with their signature drink, "Death in the Afternoon" which contains absinthe and is one of my favorite drinks here in Orlando. It was another five star experience and my friend found a new restaurant she now loves. All in all, a great night thanks to the attentiveness and easy-going attitude of Mel, our server, and the exceptional cocktails from the bartender, Serena. Thank you both for a job very well done!

    Went to Death in the Afternoon for Happy Hour and it was sooo worth it…read more Got the Raspberry Tom Collin's And a mystery Bar tenders choice! I will definitely come back to try other options on the menu! Great service and gives speakeasy vibes.

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