I had received tickets to the show as a gift. This really was a fun night.. we got there a hour before the 7:30 show, they let us pick our own seats which were great. The place had a throw back feel. We order dinner and it was on the table in minutes. Not a huge menu but some tasty stuff. Also the waiter and staff was excellent. The band was great they played a hour set of Charles Mingus. Everything was great also they dont want you to tip, just come back and support the music. I definitely will be going back soon!

Jazz Standard is my go-to jazz place in the city, it hosts great acts and their food never disappoints.Went to see their yearly Christmas jazz show (about a week before Christmas) and thoroughly enjoyed our food and drinks.Tried the Jacks Fried Bread (new one for me, will def get it again), skillet mac and cheese (always a great choice), brisket, coleslaw (alright but still good). Cocktail was the porch swing, loved it.Definitely bring your jazz and BBQ loving friends here

Jazz and BBQ, what could be better? The BBQ is good, not too much smoke flavor to overwhelm. The sides are prepared with just as much care. The atmosphere is great and of course, dinner and a show cant be beat.

Really nice bar, but not my style. The band we saw were serious professionals (which is great), but for me jazz is more about improvisation and feeling. The show we saw was another night that same band played together. They were great, but for me it was missing the grungy jazz feeling

Such a great place to experience the Jazz side of New York. The ambient and the place is really authentic. Even though is a little bit on the expensive side, the tickets for concerts are well priced. We went to see the Mingus Big Band and had water and sodas, and it was cheap. Totally worth it.

First time here and I was very happy with service and the food was amazing. I was invited by my brother in law to see a blues and jazz group (first time for me) and I had a blast. Couldnt ask for more. I found that if I go to a place or event with zero expectations I tend to have more fun and this was exactly that.

A great classic jazz club. The setting was intimate, feeling like you were sitting in with the band. Food was just as classic. I am from the south me this BBQ was on point. This a must stop for any jazz lover in NYV.

We had great time. 15 piece band our night. We ordered BBQ. Decent not great. About hour or so show. Kind of eating in the dark not my favorite. Must have reservations.

The music is absolutely amazing. The food... its only ok and too expensive, the service is very nice and friendly

Great barbecue food and great jazz band. The basement was a cozy place to listen to jazz. Great service.

Southern smoked bbq n jazz. Houston Person tonight! Come early -530 have a leisurely dinner n drinks until the 730 show. Not a bad seat in the house-just not many seats. Get tix online. Excellent staff

Great vibe. Intimate space. Good food. Wonderful music

Great jazz performances, cabaret seating and great menu of mostly American and American South snacks, appetizers and main dishes, accompanied by an enticing array of creative beverage concoctions. Never a disappointment.

Great jazz performance with yummy BBQ food from Blue Smoke upstairs. The Cornish chicken has a good balance of smoky, sweetness and spicy. Lightly battered, crispy outside, tender and flavorful inside. Service was great! Danny Meyer’s non-tipping restaurant never let me down.

Loved the drinks and the atmosphere. Tons of jazz shows in New York but this was my first time here and it was a blast! Really great room with great sound and great music!

Great jazz and service by the bartender with a variety of drinks and beer on tap. I was let down by the Mac and Cheese which just felt bland. Given the price point, it wasn’t worth it. The rest of the menu seemed intriguing and seems worth a shot.

Intimate but not cramped, outstanding staff, yummy food, priced right and oh yeah...THE MUSIC! Dafnis Prieto, YOU ROCK! Drummer, Musician, Composer, Band Leader, Artist. Fantastic concert. Thank you ALL for sharing your gift of music with us last evening.

Great place to see jazz. Great barbecue and deviled eggs. Staff is very friendly and competent.

One if the jazz rooms in the City - or anywhere for that matter. Not a bad seat in the house and outstanding bookings. Include Blue Smoke barbeque and you have a winner.

Amazing venue, highly recommended for any jazz or music fan. There is always a great artist on the stage and the food is wonderful too. All well priced.

Great jazz terrible service this time visiting. I was schooled on differences in beer when ordering, hey guy with the skinny beard taking my order...I’m 42 I know the difference between a light beer a Pilsner and an IPA before I could explain I just was loudly lectured to and he literally said let me give you some beer school 101?! The nerve. Rude dude, my tip reflects that on a $11 Bronx brewery draft? Price gauge 2boot. Dinner and jazz were great as always just yeah who is this guy being rude to people older than you??

Get in like early for a good seat. Great food too, easy bar to hang at upstairs for before and after the gig. The biscuit butterscotch bread pudding had me convulsing.

Excellent venue for Jazz and food. Met the band and had a great experience there!

My wife and I came here to hear the George Coleman quintet and eat this famous barbecue and it was amazing. You must get the wings. Perhaps the best weve ever had. Very unique. That was very friendly and the food was definitely exceeded our expectations. The brisket was phenomenal. All around a great meal and a place we would highly recommend.

Took my wife here for a date night and we had such an amazing time! I stopped being vegetarian to indulge in some brisket which did not let me down. The ambiance here was very intimate and the up closeness to the musicians was a plus. And the cornbread though... Taste like somebody grandmama made that thang!

Fantastic music, food, and service.

I loved this place because,....... well, im a big Jazz fan, so the name speaks for itself. Ive been there many times so I know what Im getting, thats why I keep going.Good food, GREAT MUSIC,, comfortable room with open views of stage. Coming from Queens, its a real easy ride, especially 2nd set, week night, (went last night, Thursday), in and out, can find street parking also. Cant ask for too much more than that. CHECK IT OUT.

Nice evening. Very good Music- jazz! Producent service. I recommend.Gregory

Great locationfantastic jazz music with Mingus Big Bandyummy spare ribs

One of the best Jazz clubs in New York City. The music ranges from Jazz Veterans and traditional Jazz to the latest up and coming artists pushing the envelope with very creative and sometimes experimental music. Lots of world music influenced Jazz as well. One of the best parts is that this club is connected to one of the best BBQ restaurants in Manhattan so all of the food you order comes from there essentially. Great for bringing a hardcore Jazz fan, a foodie, or even for a date night. Make sure to make reservations though, they often sell out and there is really nothing else nearby so being without a ticket will leave you having to head to an entirely different area of the city.

One of the best musical experiences youll get in NYC. And the food is killer!

Really nice venue for jazz. Fun loving crowd and great barbecue too

The music was excellent, the food okay. I didnt like that they dont carry name brand beers and have limited brand alcohol.

Go to place for jazz and a nice drink. Waiting in the queue is worth it. Service is awesome so its hard not to tip although its covered in the prices.

Friendly staff and a no tipping culture... It feels good for foreigners with non tipping culture. Food is great too and Mingus Mondays makes it a 5 star visit for me.

I saw a hands down amazing performance by Tivon Pennicott and the stunning string section that accompanied him. The space is intimate and the quality of performers makes it worth experiencing.

I recommend going there and experiencing it for yourself. AMAZING, amazing, amazing! The food is qualitatively fantastic, and the music is just... I dont know how the describe the amazing sound. Its fantastic. I recommend going there and experiencing it for yourself. Just fabulous.

An amazing place for the young to perform, apprecite jazz while patent indulge in their pride and love of youthful take on old music!

Good BBQ and great music! Ribs are delicious. Mac and cheese portions arent huge but good. The collard greens are great. Place is cozy and they were able to accommodate us without reservations but I would next time.

It was amazing. Singer/ trumpeter Bria Skonberg was Awesome as usual. Food and service was excellent.

We were there for a new year eve. Music was good, but food and service were below any standard.

The Jazz Standard is the first jazz club I have been to. My girlfriend took me here for my birthday in 2018 and I was blown away. I knew I would be back. We told some friends about it and they displayed interest. Nearly a year after the first visit we came back and our date the first time around became a double date this time. We saw the Jimmy Greene quintet and they were awesome. I bought one of his CDs after the show. For food we got 4 BBQ platters and 4 sides. The baby back ribs were super tender, glad we got two of that order. My girlfriend loved the brisket. Their biscuits were our favorite side but that isnt to knock the Mac and cheese or creamed spinach. The price, the quality of food, and the music earn the Jazz Standard 5 stars in my book.

The Jazz Standard is a staple jazz venue in NYC. Every aspect of our visit was professionally handled. Parking is free on the street after 6pm on weekdays. The Blue Smoke restaurant upstairs provides the food (authentic barbecue) which is excellent. Fine selection of local draft beers available. Seating is comfortable, not overcrowded Music was phenomenal Highly recommend the Jazz standard.

This place deserves so much more than five stars. If you love jazz, youll love this place.

Great service and love the music

We arrived early to claim a good table, but the tried to put is off to the side. After some insistence, they gave us good seats.

Quality Music. Kind of pretty good commercial blues

Great place for good food and live jazz. Highly recommended.

Great music and the best staff in all of NYC music/food venues.

Wonderful place filled with the wonderful music

Awesome all ages friendly place. Great location.

Amazing music, good service, tasty food and drinks.

This is a top quality jazz club that should be on anybodys short list if you want to see great live jazz in NYC

Excellent music, good food and service.

Typical NY jazz club, where you can listen to excellent music and also enjoy an excellent hamburger!

I absolutely love this place. I have been here multiple times now. It has such an intimate and warm atmosphere with incredible musicians. I recommend coming here at least an hour before the set starts to enjoy the amazing bbq food at your leisure so that you arent eating while the musicians are performing. Highly recommend!!!!!

The place is phenomenal. We went for our anniversary and she loved it. I suggest calling in and making a reservation so they can hold a table for you but its first come first serve. The food was great as well as the service. You must try the wings and the brisket, its to die for. The jazz band was awesome. Definitely coming back to this quit keep secret.

...The Jazz Standard books a nice cross section of artists who represent a variety of styles within the idiom...Big bands, piano-bass-drum trios, vocalists, African and Latin tinged acts, ensembles from across the spectrum (traditional to more progressive musical offerings)...The quality of the sound is generally good, although some seats in this L-shaped basement room have less than stellar sightlines...The club has recently adopted a NO TIPPING POLICY, which is quite novel in the realm of jazz clubs...The staff is generally polite and accommodating, which makes the experience here even nicer!...

Great for and great music!

Oh goodness, what a great New York jazz venue. I was in NYC again last year and had the radio on in my hotel room, where I heard that Dr Lonnie Smith was on at Jazz Standard. I thought damn, I wish Id known and got a ticket in advance because thats what you have to do in London, months in advance in the case of Dr Lonnie.Anyway, I turned up at about 7ish and asked the lady on the door if any tickets might be available: Sure, she said and I was soon being lead to a seat.Is there anything nearer the stage? maybe near the drummer? I asked. Sure, no problem, how about here? and for $30 I was sat practically ON the stage with no fuss, no silly prices, no booking in advance. This is why I love New York.Dr Lonnie was marvellous, he even sat down opposite me to play his Midi walking stick for a bit!Not only that, it was actually the best meal I had in New York that week too, really. Although I did just check the current menu (March 2017) and it seems pretty meat-heavy (a pescatarian here).Menu aside, Jazz Standard is exceptional. I even met a couple of friendly folk who sat at the same table as me when I was there, we chatted about jazz and shared a bottle of Malbec. That doesnt happen in London.Jazz Standard, a great New York Jazz venue.

Went there on a Saturday for the 9pm show, we didn’t have reservations was on the spur of the moment decision and we were easily accommodated. Perhaps we were lucky as was pouring out - either way it worked out. It cost $30 per person to get inI would suggest getting there about twenty minutes or so prior to the scheduled time and stand by the stairs as a huge line will form out of the blue as time approaches. Small and quaint interior (shared tables) very good acoustics, table service was slow but friendly. The lights dimmed as the performance started and the atmosphere in the room was great. There is a no cell phone rule (pretty much appreciated!!)Food –* Grilled Salmon with BBQ sauce* FriesBoth were good! We wanted to order a dessert but our waitress never got back LOLIf you like live jazz check the schedule and do yourself a favor and go. Thoroughly enjoyed our evening!

Saw Bria Skonberg here in November Music & food was superb. We rrived at 430 to get in line for the 730 show and we got a great table!

Loved this place! Hands down the best BBQ food I have had anywhere in the world. If youre into whiskey then this place is also a real treat. So many to choose from and the waiters were incredibly knowledgeable so they could help you make a decision. The jazz I saw was great, but obviously it regularly changes.

Great music and foods. Will visit again!

A great evening. Great service. Wonderful music. Love this place.

Good place for music but don’t bother eating here unless you REALLY REALLY want a good seat. And then only order drinks - 2 at a time if you don’t want to wait eons for service. The wait staff is horrible - complete failure to check up on us after our food was served or when our drinks were empty. Pulled pork was dry, fried chicken had a crazy impenetrable 2” thick crust. Pimento cheese, mac and cheese and mashed potatoes were ok.

Great music selection, with excellent food and attentive service.

Everything was great except it was freezing cold there and I am usually not the one who complain. Food is good. Sound is good.

Great jazz venue. They have really good seats which is unexpected at jazz bars. And ofcourse they get some great musicians.

There are not enough superlatives for Maria Schneider. The club is good. They need someone supervising in the entry before the show to keep everyone safe and orderly. The staff is really good and the food is quite good. Its all about the music!

Great venue, great music! Clean, and the food is good!

Best Halloween Jazz spot with Scott Robinson as Sun Ra.

Music and food was great, service needs serious attention

The setting is an intimate ambiance that draws you into the performance. Proximity to the musicians makes one come away with a great appreciation for the power of their craft, as you watch them come alive and all sensory characteristics and emotions are in full rhythmic and melodic display.

Great Jazz club - great acts - reserve in advance. Food is served during shows - BBQ menu.

Jazz Standard has yet to let me down. Set in a cozy basement den, I get to enjoy three of my favorite things all at once: good food, strong drinks, and live jazz. Even on a Sunday night when Im usually more liable to stay in and gurd myself for the week, I can drop in for an evening show and feel renewed when I walk out. The service is great and you can tell they get a kick out of the music as much as I do. If youre looking to cross out a few things on your New Yorker bucket list, head to the standard and settle in for the unofficial soundtrack of the city with some friends and a good meal.

Always good food and music experiences here. Unfortunately NOT tonight.. a group sasha masakowski and New Orleans Art Market.. the singer is terrible..she makes noise and not music!! The place is fantastic I hope to have better experience next time...

Great food. Awesome music. Great price, need i say more?

Great food. If you love barbecue, youll love the Blue Smoke menu,and of course the music1

Very nice jazz place in midtown. They cook nicely very American food (hamburgers and ribs...) and the music is good. It is a bit too touristy and the music is for light tastes not exactly the New Orleans Jazz you could enjoy elsewhere but overall a very good experience.

Great staff. Nice ambiance. Food was good definitely get the biscuits!!! Mouthwatering! The performance was amazing. Only negative thing the tables are too close together.

The live play was nice and the food good too

Very nice Jazz Venue with excellant staff. Very good food and drinks of all kinds.

Great music in N. Y

Great drinks and service. Long live jazz and blues.

A classy jazz bar in a basement. The a/c is a bit too strong in one corner but if you sit near the bar, its quite comfortable. I cant speak for their food since I didnt have any but their drinks are decent. This isnt a casual bar with jazz on the side. This is a venue where jazz performances are held; youre asked to keep quiet during performances. The one performance that was held when I was there was quite amazing. Id go back for other events.

What an institution. Wonderful spot for Jazz. We went for the kids session on a Sunday afternoon. Really talented kids and relaxed atmosphere. The food is great too. Get the ribs!

Wonderful location, excellent food, great music

Came by the other night to see René Marie and her band. I danced, I laughed, I cried. What an incredible roller coaster of emotions! Amazing artist. Jazz Standard was the perfect venue in which to host this event. The food, of course, is fantastic, as its attached to Blue Smoke, one of the most famous bbq joints in NYC. The corned beef wasnt too salty as corned beef often can be. And it was peppered just right. The greens salad w/ creamy sesame dressing was perfectly dressed. The dessert...oh my. The chocolate cake was a gourmet delight. And the cheesecake was a dream. All of this with perfectly relaxing ambiance made for a great night of jazz. Ill be back for more.

No vegan options whatsoever!! WTF? When I complained, they were very nice and agreed with me, but still had to settle for a salad (very yummy) and Cajun fries. Otherwise, the music and staff were great!! Hopefully, theyll add some plant based options soon, so I can return.

Great ambience (it just oozes an underground jazz vibe) with quality acts, excellent service, and solid food and drink menu. As an out-of-towner, the experience of enjoying jazz in an intimate venue in the city cant be beat. My only knock on JS is that you have to wait in a long line outside, even if you purchased tickets in advance. Patience is key, as the overall experience is definitely worth the wait.

Very nice place but Ill never understand Jazz Music

Went to see Christian Sands Trio one evening and the show was great. Youre seated very close to others but for a jazz show where you wont be having discussions, it is ok. Price was very good $30 per ticket, and food and drink prices are normal for NYC.Sound was good, and staff was friendly.The only complaint I would have is there is no food for vegetarians besides the salad. Nothing on the entrees.

Lovely Jazz performance and great hearty food. They also have a fantastic whiskey selection, which we enjoyed exploring. Tables a very tight and makes it hard to peel yourself away to go to the bathroom. Staff were friendly and accommodating.

Such a wonderful place to see jazz, especially when compared to some of the other New York venues. Wonderful sound, not cramped and stuffed into chairs, tasty food and drinks with considerate waiters.

One of the quintessential places to go for live jazz in NYC. This place has a long and storied history for a good reason. Attracts solid musical acts and offers a variety of seating options.

Best attention from waitress Eevee had. The food is correct, not amazing. The concert area, located in -1 level, has a great arrangement and the scenario is visible from everywhere. Theres a bar and restaurant as soon as you get into the place, nice to wait there for the show and have drinks or dinner.

I didn’t have a reservation and they put loose chairs in the middle of the walkway where all the waiters are working and where people pass by and only there to sell one more ticket, it is not a suitable place to receive an audience. if the show is sold out they should not sell tickets instead of trying to locate people scattered anywhere.I thought it was a lack of respect, I hope they can reconsider and stop doing it.

Ive always had a great experience at Jazz Standard. This was the first time I did the Smoke Stack Brunch. I wish theyd find a different way to accept and charge for reservations - the online fee is a bit much and puts me off. But brunch was great and the service is always decent. The music of course is also fabulous.

This is easily one of the best jazz clubs in the world. The music, food and staff are amazing. Go for the second set for a better seat and a chance to talk to the musicians. And there is usually a student discount. Mingus Mondays are awesome!