"Blue note lives up to its iconic reputation and continues to hosts many of the music industry’s artistic giants."
"What a crazy intimate venue; there is no bad seat."
"The intimate setting of Blue Note further empowered her impact on the crowd through every key stroke."
"The live music experience is vibrant and engaging, making it a must-do activity for visitors looking to immerse themselves in New York's rich music scene."
"The atmosphere was truly amazing, creating the perfect ambiance for a night of live music."
"It’s intimate, not claustrophobic."
"The small, intimate and cozy atmosphere along with eclectic and discerning crowd makes for an enjoyable experience that you can’t get at a Carnegie Hall or Kennedy Center."
Cons:
"The place is super packed. There is very few room between tables."
"Venue is super tight they pack you in like sardines!"
"They oversell tickets and pack people inside the establishment like sardines."
"The space is not as big and they have a whole lot of tables to accommodate as many people as possible, so that made it seem very tight and cramped."
"They pack a lot of people in, so the seating arrangements can be really tight, especially right up against the stage."
"The environment is not great and the comfort is not worth mentioning at all."
"Too bad that this mythical jazz venue has become another sad money making place without a soul."
Service & Staff
Pros:
"The friendly staff added to the overall experience, making us feel welcome and taken care of throughout the evening."
"Bartender was fantastic, poor guy could have used a hand tho place was very busy!"
"The staff seemed overwhelmed by the amount of people and food that needs to be made and brought to the tables, but they were very kind and professional throughout."
"Service was good, we got our drinks/food rather quickly."
"The staff were kind and checked up on us frequently."
"The servers were kind and the payment system is done with the apps."
"The staff are superb, kudos to them for squeezing through the tables!!"
Cons:
"The service is terrible."
"Then there was our waitress. She barely acknowledged our table."
"The waitress took too long to serve our drinks."
"Our waitress literally rolled her eyes at us."
"The staff is also not very friendly and will barely help you."
"Staff were extremely rude to us from the first moment we entered."
"Very rude staff at the entrance."
Food & Drinks
Pros:
"The drinks were also good, not watered down."
"Enjoy some great drinks by the bartender."
"While cocktails are around $20 USD each, they're worth the splurge for their quality."
"The food was good, a little pricey perhaps, but delicious."
"The food isn't bad for a music venue. Decent wine selection."
"Food was much better than I expected and far better than the other jazz clubs I've gone to."
"The food was amazing, and the drinks are a bit pricey."
Cons:
"The bathroom is very dirty."
"To make patrons pay for the cloakroom is unfair."
"Drinks we're good but again pricey."
"The food though is not good, it's greasy and not tasty."
"Menu was so overpriced it was a joke. Vegetarian menu items were grim."
"Food wasn't that great to be so pricey."
"The food was overpriced and small portions."
Seating & Layout
Pros:
"The sound is excellent and I was way back in the corner of the bar."
"Definitely a MUST VISIT when in NYC!!"
"Get there early for the best seats, even though there isn't a bad seat in the house."
"For a better view, consider opting for a table over standing at the bar, as the club's layout is rectangular."
"It's an intimate setting and most of the seating is a good view of the stage."
"Tables are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, so arriving early increases your chances of securing a good spot."
"The venue is a decent size, compact seating (8 people per table) and nice decor."
Cons:
"We were shoved into a 6-top with two other couples in the literal corner."
"Do not book the bar seat. It doesn't come with a seat, you can barely see the stage, and during the entire show you have to stand."
"The choice is between being crammed at a table or standing the whole time in the bar area."
"They oversell tickets so you're not sure to be seated."
"The acoustic in the bar area is atrocious."
"You are seated at a table cramped with other people and have to crane your neck to watch the show."
"The seats were literally off to the side and behind the performers."
Performance & Entertainment
Pros:
"The performances were outstanding, showcasing the talent and artistry of the musicians."
"Went on a jazz night and an R&B night, it was really good, all of the tables have a very intimate feel in relation to the artists and the band."
"The talent and music is the true highlight and gem in this space."
"Amazing venue for Jazz and any music for that matter."
"The show itself was amazing. I stopped by when Hiromi was playing and it was phenomenal."
"The music was so good."
"The performances were AMAZING!!! The dj fusion with live instrumentation was a unique and entertaining experience."
Cons:
"On top of the ticket they want each person to pay 20$ minimum."
"The sound was way way to loud for gospel music."
"Will likely never attend another concert at this venue."
"We left, terrible. Those people were shouting, not singing. Their harmony below competence."
"The set was very short with the sound system very distorted and disappointing."
"The show was trash and the venue."
"Too bad that this mythical jazz venue has become another sad money making place without a soul."