Was looking for a local Jazz Lounge to take my boyfriend for his 30th. I didn't want to go…read moresomewhere crowded or rowdy since he prefers a more relaxed and serene atmosphere. I found out this lounge does late night jazz which worked perfectly for our evening plans and is near where we live. I noted that they just sold beer and wine when booking the ticket so I wasn't expecting a full bar. Tickets were available online and you had the option to select your seats. We arrived for the show and were immediately greeted by Leonard, one of the staff and musicians. He showed us our seats, pointed out the musicians, let us know they'd be starting shortly, and brought us menus with beer, wine, and a few canned cocktail options. The space was small and intimate. The musicians introduced themselves and spoke directly to the crowd before and during their show. It was awesome to feel really immersed in the experience. They did a fantastic job riffing off of each other and giving space to one another for an engaging and entertaining performance. We were really happy to find this gem and hope they can keep putting on these shows.

You have to pre order your food before you get there online. It's ok the best because it's ordered…read morefrom another place. You can also bring your own wine but they will charge you a corking fee.

Has its own parking, which is great. Simple setting with great music. They don't have any services,…read moresuch as food, besides watching and listening to some great local artists perform. One of our friends commented that the venue and metal chairs, which we took from the rack and placed it to watch the show, reminded him of AA meetings...lol. He however thoroughly enjoyed the music and we were all impressed with the musicians.

Very enjoyable!! We have loved hearing so many different musicians, each one as talented as the…read moreother.

Great venue for listening to wonderful local musical talent. The sound system is amazing! The…read morehosts work hard to put the musicians and audience together in an environment that is so intimate and satisfying. If you are a music lover in San Diego, you need to be at the next concert.

I came here specifically to support my husband's friend, who was playing piano with his band: he's…read morebasically blind but has been playing for 30 years, and watching him perform was such a treat. The live music was definitely the highlight: fun, nostalgic, and clearly loved by the crowd. The vibe leans toward the older generation, but honestly it was really endearing seeing everyone enjoy themselves. Food and drinks weren't the stars of the night, but they did the job. Service was surprisingly attentive, even though we were seated in the darkest corner of the place. Overall, a solid experience and a great spot if you're here for the live music!

What a fun date night of dinner and dancing we had at Humphrey's Backstage Live…read more We caught the 5:00 PM early show it was only a $5 per person cover charge. A classic rock cover band The Locals were playing. We walked in just after 5:00 and the place was pretty full, but we lucked out and scored a tall four-top just off of the dance floor. Our table had great, unobstructed views to the stage. Laura was our server. Man! This lovely young woman was on point! It was crowded, she had a lot of tables, but Laura was on it! We were never left wanting for another beverage. Our food orders were taken quickly. Our food was delivered without delay and piping hot. When it was time to go, our check was brought to us immediately upon request. Outstanding service from Laura. The food was excellent. We shared the Shrimp Cocktail with house made cocktail sauce and the Korean Beef Spring Rolls (kimchi | garlic chile ponzu) appetizers. The shrimp were huge! The largest shrimp we'd ever seen in a shrimp cocktail. The cocktail sauce was awesome. The spring rolls were fantastic! The garlic chile ponzu dipping sauce was devine! AND there was plenty of it. Kimchi provided an great palate cleanser. Prices were not bad at all either considering the venue. Two beers, two seltzers and the food were $63 and change. A relative bargain! An overall great night for Becky's birthday.

Thoroughly enjoyed the massive steak nachos appetizer! Wow!…read more The bartender was Ruben and he sure knows how to make a customer feel special. He made us martinis and chatted with us about the wonderful owners of the hotel. It's a lovely little bar off the main lobby area with upscale and attractive seating.

Dan and I played there last night and we had a great time. We love the ambience and seeing the…read moredifferent people who come in. I love the Emerald Lounge and highly recommend especially if you like live music

This is my favorite place to listen to live music! The bands are fantastic, the owner and employees…read moreare always welcoming. They've truly created something special here.

We had such a good time here listening to a live band on Friday night. Cover charge was only $5 to…read moreget in. Luckily we were able to get seats inside. They don't serve food here. There is a small dance area. My only issue was that the bathrooms are outside and seating inside is limited.

Great drinks and food ! Amazing venue I was really impressed by the atmosphere and band.read more

Food: 4/5 (drink) Service: 5/5…read moreAmbiance: 5/5 Parking: NA/5 Family friendly: NA/5 Stroller friendly: NA/5 ADA accessible: 0/5 Never thought of a jazz club in downtown TJ but the experience was awesome.  Doors open at 730pm and I suggest making a reservation for a table for it to be easier.  However, there are seats at the bar but it's first come first serve. Door cover is $150 MXN pesos and it's worth it.  The fun starts about 9pm when they trio starts to play and from then on it's just 90 min of jazz high energy jazz music.  One caveat though, it does get a bit loud.   The ambiance is intimate, the drinks are excellent and there is a food menu with hamburgers, Pizza, and salads.  I ordered two Mezcal based drinks (Mingus Rey and Naked and Famous both $190 Mxn each) which were stupendous with a perfect amount of sweet, bitter, and smokey Mezcal. The bartender takes lots of pride in making cocktails and it shows.  If you're a jazz lover or just want a night out on the town that is a bit more laid back than the usual "club" then this place is for you.

Sacha is one undiscovered talent in San Diego. We are so lucky to be able to hear this amazing…read morevoice that can sing everything and entertain for hours. Amazing concert last night at Il Sogno Italiano. We will definitely be back. Thank you Sacha for sharing your beautiful voice with us.

Event was great! Surprised to see San Dieagan's get out of their shorts and flipflops and into…read morereal swanky clothes. Entertainment was great and place was top notch. The biggest disconnect was that there were not enough servers, but I'm sure this will be corrected next time.

We hired the Sophisticados for our December wedding. I have seen them live before and instantly…read moreknew that I would want them at my wedding (even when I was still single ;-)). Ted and Fernando played during our cocktail hour at the reception. They were very responsive in communication, even during the holiday season, and punctual on the day of. It was fun getting a text message from them when they were all set up, a great way of letting us know that all is good and we have so much to look forward to. Ted and Fernando's music perfectly complemented the reception setting at the Crossings. We went for an elegant, classic theme with some European flair. There is just nothing like a soulful acoustic music, a glass of fine champagne and a dramatic winter sunset! Thanks for the magic, Fernando and Ted

We planned a destination wedding to San Diego from Wisconsin and found The Sophisticados online…read more I'd worked with Ted directly from the start-from consideration through post-event. I can't say enough about how incredibly helpful, communicative and professional he was from the start. He was not only articulate and the services they offered but also showed more interest in us and our event than any of the others to ensure he'd offer exactly what we were looking for. He offered incredible insight on points we never considered to ensure we had the equipment and timeline that made the most sense and proactively worked with our venue and planner to coordinate the details so we didn't have to. He consistently exceeded our expectations in his communication and response times. The quality of their music was exceptional. We heard countless compliments from our guests about how much they enjoyed the music but also how fun the guys were to interact with. They're both very fun and down to earth while staying extremely professional. They each pitched in a few times throughout the night to help out and ensure everything went well-two really great guys who also happen to be outstanding musicians. Thank you so much for helping to make our event so special!