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    The Iridium

    3.0 (197 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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

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    teriyaki salmon - almost everything was completely wasted ! :(
    Irene G.

    I went to see Rachel and Omar Hakim perform live, and it was one of the best jazz performances that I've seen in a long time! The concert was amazing,- I was completely captivated and the music was nothing short of inspiring! The energy was just high the entire night, to which I will always have a fond memory of such a legendary night in music history Unfortunately, I had to give Iridium a three star rating because of the service that I received. The server was a young lady with this pretty red bow in her hair who I initially thought as was polite and professional. She was very respectful of the live performance, and made sure to come and check on people intermittently without getting in the way of the show. However, I ordered the salmon (which was pretty good) but I just couldn't eat it all because I had the full sized caesar salad already. I hadn't even gotten 50% of the way through the salmon and I decided to take it to go. I thought they would take it away to wrap it up like most restaurants do, but she said that she would "be right back" then somebody came by and asked me if I was done with my food, to which I replied, "No I would like it to go" He then gave me a thumbs up and then took it. I figured that meant that he was going to wrap my food to go, considering the restaurant was a slightly nicer scale restaurant. The woman returned and said "he took your food didn't he?" to which I replied, "Yes.." Come to find out, he tossed the entire salmon and all of the sides! She told me that she could offer a discount on my order of the salmon, to which I replied "Yeah, but I actually wanted to eat it.." When you go to a nicer restaurant, the point is the experience. Having nine dollars deducted from a $33 order of salmon on top of there being auto gratuity at the end of our bill doesnt make a big difference. It's already going to be expensive anyways, the point was I wanted to actually enjoy my food and unfortunately I couldn't because apparently the worker who took my food, didn't speak English at all. I understand there being language barriers, especially in the service industry. The man seemed polite, But that shouldn't reflect on my quality of service. She told me she was going to try and "figure something out" and then disappeared until it was time to give us the bill. She was moving in a rush, and she was avoiding eye contact with me although she was standing right over me whenever she would visit the table or pass by the table. I wanted to be able to enjoy my night, enjoy the music (which I did because it was amazing) And enjoy the service that I received, but unfortunately, on top of the miscommunication around my food being thrown away, and the woman who was serving me beginning to avoid me when she couldn't find a resolution to the problem, I just have to give this an overall bad rating for the restaurant itself. I was hoping to be able to speak to a manager without making a scene or get a dish remade, but the kitchen was closed. It makes sense, but she didn't come by our table very often during the show, so there wasn't much opportunity to order food while the kitchen was open. Anyhow, the night was busy and we simply just were not seen enough during our time there, I still hope to find a resolution because it was so recent last night, but considering I was meeting friends, I didnt want take the attention away from their big night! This does not reflect on the performers. Which is really the reason I came, but I'm very disappointed in my service. I would give a lower rating, but the music was so incredible that it saved this review.

    Delilah B.

    My 3rd visit! I really love this place, seeing Albert Lee tonight, it served Patrick D. was the best of my 3 visits! I fly from ft Lauderdale just to come to these concerts I thank this small venue that give ne a reason to travel and visit this amazing city! I'm not a pretentious ass I know everything isn't perfect but rhe feeling I get here is very near perfect!

    Colette H.

    This place was crazy. We stood in line and had preferred seating but there were two lines out front. Make sure you get in the right line when you get here. We met the musician we came to see before the show. My mom flew down here specifically for this show. We were completely turned off to this event because of our negative interaction with the musician. He was very rude. My sister and I shared the brownie. It was very stale and hard. My coffee was cold. It was also very difficult to flag our server down during the show. There is also a $15 per person minimum. I wouldn't recommend preferred seating, the food (just get drinks!), or this place.

    Stanley Jordan Dec 17
    Bill S.

    I'm reading these reviews, overpriced drinks?? That's your main complaint?? I am here for the talent! You're in NYC, the greatest city in the world. I want to see a jazz show that you are so close that you can make eye contact with the performer. That in itself is worth the price of admission. My wife and I are walking towards the club. I see this loooooong line. I walk up to the front and ask, are you all waiting for the jazz club? No, the Stardust diner. Whew.. Not to fear, I this is something I have to stress, buy the preferred seating upcharge. There are people trying to clamor their way in from the cold. I get to the front. Ticket sir? Oh preferred? Right this way. That folks, is just a rock star move. I'm dropping knowledge on you yelper! Boom goes the dynamite. My wife and I had choice seats up front. I see there are people ordering food. Really? If you feel you have to eat food at a premium price, I'm not judging you. I just think, for the same cash you could have an incredible meal a few blocks away and come here for the two drink minimum. Sure the club is cozy, there are a few tables that have reserve signs on them. The people that are not preferred are sitting in the back. If you're ok with sitting in the back, then bully for you. We had seats at the front of the stage, saw an amazing jazz show and caught the subway to Penn Station. The acoustics are amazing, The Iridium is a great venue to host an intimate show on the small stage.

    Patrice M.

    First time here. Came to see Roy Ayers. Sound was great. Very enjoyable experience. The venue looks like a cross between a jazz lounge and Planet Hollywood Very cozy, intimate feel. The place is dimly lit so bring your specs to read the menu. If you have issue with stairs there may be an issue as this is located in the lower level accessible by stairs, in a dimly lit stairwell. Great for an intimate setting. Food was good. Service was just ok, but it could be due to the fact the place was packed. Will come again!

    Oh look! It's an Angry Orchard cider at the Iridium; July 30, 2016.

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    Amazing club for jazz. Not too crowded like most NYC jazz clubs. The food is decent too.

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    The sound here is amazing! And that's all i really care about when it comes to a music venue

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    An incredibly intimate venue certain to meet the expectations of any knowledgeable jazz or rock music fan.

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    Amazing little jazz club. Great sound and great food. Also easy to find street parking after 7 in the evenings.

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    Great Jazz. Going back. Love this venue, couldn't get in birdland and bluenote. Found a new Jazz club.

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    The venue is okay however the hosts are really rude and not nice. We were cramp next to people with almost no place to seat.

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    Ask the Community - The Iridium

    I've never been to the venue before....so I'm assuming based on pictures that there are tables to sit at? Is there standing room, or does everyone have a seat? I only ask because we want to see Richie Kotzen in June, but I'll be 8 months pregnant.

    They have long table seating up front where you sit with other people. They also have tall standing tables in the back. Don't remember if the tall tables have bar stools. There were no assigned seats when we went. The Early you get in the better… Read more

    Where is the parking for the iridium?

    Good afternoon, You may park on 51st Street between Broadway and 7th ave at a discounted price.… Read more

    Has anyone paid for the "preferred" seating and if so did you feel that it was worth the extra money?

    The only advantage to preferred seating is that you're allowed in earlier. The place is so small every seat is a good one.

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    Since I was by myself (seems to be a theme) I got a seat right next to stage in front of Lou Pallo (LP's rhythm guitarist).

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    3.5(365 reviews)
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