barry_evans_tx Anonymous

brooklyn jazz café is celebrating its Fifth Anniversary on Saturday June 13, 2009. Drink specials, gifts, and you never know who will show up. Entertainment provided by Mahogany, The Artist.

http://www.brooklynjazzcafe.com/event...

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hotspotter Anonymous

Food: 4/5  Vibe: 4/5  Service: 2/5  Value: 3/5  Overall: 2/5

Brooklyn Jazz Cafe is a mess! I have been a few times & this is what I have experienced. The live music & grown atmosphere is nice, but there are some MAJOR issues that these people need to address before I ever spend another dollar in there again. There are a few things that can/will make your experience a stressful one, so if you go- know this: On the weekends there is a $20-50 minimum per person per table & you can only sit at your table for 2 hours max. The sound system to usually VERY loud, which gives this restaurant a club vibe & the AC does not work on the side area. They may sit you at a table with random people, even if you made reservations & after 2 hours you have to get up & stand or move to another part of the building & most tables are reserved or have a minimum.The last time I went there was what sent me over the top! Me & my friends were waiting to be seated, so we went to the bar to order drinks. There were fruit flies & gnats evrywhere & as we waited, a bug flew into my drink. I asked the bartender to remake my drink & with an attitude, she poured it out & remade it in the same glass.SICK! Then we were seated in the front & throughout my dinner people were standing right behind my table talking & bumping into my chair the entire time. They need a better way to control the overflow of people & better customer service. I think they operate like a mom & pop spot, but it's too big for that. If I have to pay at least $20 a person to be there, then I want to enjoy my 2 hours without bugs, attitude, delay or discomfort. Get it together folks!

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kirk929 Anonymous

Food: 5/5  Vibe: 1/5  Service: 1/5  Value: 1/5  Overall: 1/5

My girlfriends and I went to Brooklyn on a Saturday night. We did not make reservations, because their website states that they do not take reservations for small parties. When one of my friends got there, the host sat her at a table and told her we would have to move at 10, because it was reserved at that time. When we got there, we told the host that we wanted to stay past 10 and asked if there was another table where we could sit and stay later. He told us that he did have a table, so we moved there. At a few minutes before 10, one of the people in our party asked for her check. The waitress brought all of our checks. When we asked the her if we needed to pay and start a new tab, she told us that the host had told her to bring all of our checks because our table was reserved at 10. He told us that there was another seating at 10. However, no one else around us was asked to leave their talbes. We asked to have him come over, and he told us we had to get up. We asked to speak with the owner. We told him our story, and he, too, told us we had to get up. We sat there and finished our drinks. The host came by and told us that the people who had reserved the table were there, and we needed to get up. We got up and stood against the wall for another 30 minutes before anyone came to sit at the table. Every other table in the restaurant had a reserved sign, except the one we were sitting at. My friends and I each spent $40-50 and were going to continue to drink, spending even more than that. The host was rude, and the owner was even more rude. As we left, I said to the host, "Thank you for ruining the only girls' night out we have had in 2 years." To which he replied, "You're welcome."

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SDGirl Anonymous

Food: 1/5  Vibe: 2/5  Service: 1/5  Value: 1/5  Overall: 1/5

I have previously visited Brooklyn, but after their recent expansion, I'm afraid they are experiencing growing pains. There were 8 of us in our party and all our food was wrong and/or cold and we had terrible service. When we asked for the manager we were told there was not one there. I was extremely disappointed and will not return for quite a while.

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Jeanine Anonymous

Food: 5/5  Vibe: 5/5  Service: 5/5  Value: 5/5  Overall: 5/5

This place is great!!! I live in Harvey,Louisiana,but every time I come home to Dallas for a visit, I make sure me and my girls head straight to Brooklyn Jazz. Ms.Tate,owner is always so gracious, and the staff is the best. I LOVE THIS PLACE!!

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Jazzy2 Anonymous

Food: 5/5  Vibe: 5/5  Service: 5/5  Value: 5/5  Overall: 5/5

Ms Jazzy, I have been here twice so far.I love the mature crowd, staff,(Candance makes good Apple Martinis)food,and the band Natural Change are awesome.They are so talented and I was so impressed. My girls and I will come and visit again and again.

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nicolrenee Anonymous

Food: 4/5  Vibe: 3/5  Service: 5/5  Value: 4/5  Overall: 4/5

I discovered this joint when a jazz band I enjoy, The Freddie Jones Quartet, was playing there. I went not knowing what to expect and I must say that I was pleasantly surprised. The stage for music is small and the sound system not up to snuff, but the cafe has good enough acoustics that the bands by and large can overcome that issue. The staff is very attentive and courteous and the veggie burgers are outstanding. The staff is happy to accommodate any special dietary needs as well for those among us who have dietary allergies. I have visited there several times since and an impressed with the quality and consistency of both the service and the food. Though I have not yet been there on a hopping weekend night where reservations are required for dinner, I can say easily that this is a fabulous weeknight date night place to go and share a good meal, fine music, and a libation, if you so choose.

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DC Anonymous

Food: 3/5  Vibe: 4/5  Service: 3/5  Value: 4/5  Overall: 4/5

Another trip to SSoL for tonight. Pass by and pull in to the anywhere parking.

Tonight, the Sueyoung Yoo Quartet is set to entertain. We are offered any seat in the house since there are really only two patrons in the place. The crowd fluctuates such that at times there are more staff and musicians than diners.

The space is rather sizeable, with a good sized patio. It does not seem to be heated. The wall hangings seem to have prominent teeth.

The staff are exceptionally friendly. Tuesdays have half price appetizers. Jamacian patties? Fun - except if you think what is usually in them. Buffalo chicken strips - flat and a little too salty, but a generous portion.

Sueyoung gives us some Korean retooled into Jazz beats and follows with Me, Myself and I.

Vegetarian burger and pasta salad gets a thumbs up from her. The bun does better than the usual Mccains. Chicken sandwich is really rather pleasant and the potato salad wholesome. Chocolate cake is soft and not too sweet.

Two major problems:

1) Where the hell is everybody - Mi Cocina? 2) What is Dallas' problem with naming things after NYC landmarks? Do we really have this much of an inferiority complex - West Village, Tribeca, Brooklyn, that townhouse complex on Mckinney "Grammercy" (they know it's spelled wrong, right?) - more on this in another rant.

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