Smoke Jazz & Supper Club Reviews Summary

Category: Jazz club New York

Address: 2751 Broadway, New York, NY 10025, USA

Phone: +12128646662

Rating: 4.5
based on 182 reviews.

Music

Pros:

  • "The music is real honest jazz."
  • "The music is great, the place small and the food and drinks expensive."
  • "The band was amazing, and they made the experience worth it."
  • "The talented musicians, soulful melodies, and vibrant atmosphere create an electric energy that fills the room."
  • "First, the Jazz is amazing. A++."
  • "The jazz musicians that played last night were phenomenal."
  • "Music was awesome!"

Cons:

  • "It was mostly drum solos (battle of the drums) and short solos by the other musicians."
  • "First music set was pretty short 45 minutes if that's what you came and paid for."
  • "The song selection and solos were 'adequate' but not more impressive than anything I’ve heard at a university recital or a small jazz club."
  • "Music was good this night, but I've been here more than 20 times and i see it in the decline."
  • "Customers are basically kicked out once the last set ends."
  • "Possibly the worst place in Manhattan to hear jazz."
  • "This place is no more than a tourist trap."

Food

Pros:

  • "Food was good and I specially enjoyed the cheesecake - delicious and traditional at the base but a spoon of nutella on top."
  • "Wonderful food and entertainment."
  • "The food 10/10!! The best burger I ever had in my entire life!"
  • "The food was delicious, mostly Southern, as well."
  • "The fried chicken was some of the best I've ever had."
  • "The food was delicious, ambiance cozy, and the music divine."
  • "The food was perfectly prepared and presented."

Cons:

  • "The food at applebees/Tgi Fridays is gourmet compared to the reheated, processed appetizers and greasy leftover tasting 'fried chicken.'"
  • "Food is lackluster for the price so it felt bad spending money like that."
  • "I was initially annoyed to see that we were also required to order an entree once we were seated."
  • "The food left so much to be desired, and did not coincide with the hefty price tag."
  • "The food is discusting and super expensive."
  • "Understaffed service leading to cold food."
  • "The main of chicken was slightly small and overcooked."

Service

Pros:

  • "Very nice and efficient staff on top of it."
  • "The staff was certainly very personable and kind in their service."
  • "The staff are very professional, genuinely welcoming and seem to truly want guests to feel well cared for."
  • "The server (a woman with glasses) was very attentive and lovely."
  • "The staff is WILDLY attentive."
  • "The staff was friendly and gracious."
  • "The staff is outstanding and friendly, cater to your needs."

Cons:

  • "At the end of the set, the staff does rush you out."
  • "The only disappointment was the miserable waitress called Abby who never once spoke or smiled and came across as rude which made us feel uncomfortable."
  • "They tried to charge us hidden fees even if we had previously bought the tickets and we had drinks there."
  • "We felt shoved out the door as soon as we had eaten."
  • "Staff was a bit rude."
  • "Their employees were very rude and the lady in charge Laurie were on the phone for a good 20 minutes."
  • "The service is non-existent and rude."

Ambiance

Pros:

  • "The decor was welcoming and sexy."
  • "An intimate place where you can practically feel the performers and communicate with them."
  • "The decor, the ambiance, the music, the crew - marvelous."
  • "The musicians were all excellent and the atmosphere is wonderful."
  • "The venue is beautiful- moody and elegant with a distinctly intimate feel."
  • "The lounge and listening room are gorgeous and drew us in as soon as we arrived."
  • "Very cozy, upscale but homey."

Cons:

  • "It is a small place, the tables are very very close together."
  • "The room is tight enough that staff have a hard time getting around without having to wait for others to pass, etc."
  • "The tables are small and overall it’s a bit tight."
  • "Main entrees are over priced for the portion and quality."
  • "Small place, packed in."
  • "Everyone is squeezed in at long tables and holding a conversation before the music starts or eating when you’re almost literally sitting in your neighbour’s lap is not a very satisfactory experience."
  • "You are elbow to elbow with the next party. And if you want to go pee you have to wait until the band stops."

Value

Pros:

  • "Every dollar spent there is worth it."
  • "The food is amazing as always and by far the best that you will get for the price at any Jazz/Supper club."
  • "The prices are very reasonable for New York City."
  • "You can enjoy wonderful jazz and dinner at an affordable price."
  • "Pricing was decent for the value."
  • "Very reasonable cover charge and a whole lot of fun."
  • "The drinks were reasonably priced for Manhattan as well."

Cons:

  • "The music is great, the place small and the food and drinks expensive."
  • "Very expensive night, $40 per person for music + very expensive comfort food."
  • "Mandatory $38 min on food only plus $18 for 'music' plus whatever you drink (no minimum) are the opening act."
  • "The venue still charges you for the show, even if you spend over a certain amount on food and beverage."
  • "For music I believe there is a cover of $40 and then a $20 minimum for drinks and food."
  • "The seating arrangement is tight and the food and drinks are very very very expensive."
  • "Expensive. Only able to reserve in non-refundable multiples of 2."

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