Dimitriou's Jazz Alley

10/29/2008 Posted by jeslynn

Went to see Amel Larrieux. The performance was phenomenal! Beautiful performer, great voice, and wonderful band. As far as the restaurant, poor service, small and very light drinks, and the worst food I've had at any restaurant. I would have been more satisfied with fast food. For the price of the meals and the ambiance of the place, the food should be on such a higher level than it is. I would suggest this place for the shows, but not for the food. Go out somewhere half the price and twice the quality before watching a show.

Pros: Great atmosphere. Live music.

Cons: Poor service. Poor quality food.

06/24/2008 Posted by tdrisdelle

Went to the Maceo Parker show a few nights ago, it was my first Jazz Alley experience. I knew the show would be amazing (and it was), but I was brutally surprised by the awful food - expensive and food-court quality. Clearly the owners are jazz-lovers, not restaurateurs. Imagine what they could do with some easy changes to the kitchen and the dining!

09/25/2007 Posted by curatipsum

Great place for jazz lovers. Dinner and drinks were fine, but nothing special. The ambiance is fantastic!

Pros: Fun place

09/21/2007 Posted by jesusita5

As soon as you walk down the stairs, those marvelous hosts are there to greet and make you feel welcome and and at home. We normally sit at the bar but the appetizers are to die for! We have yet to come to Jazz Alley for dinner and are eagerly anticipating seeing The Manhattan Transfer there next weekend! I would highly recommend this classy club to any and all!!

Pros: Great atmosphere and great jazz and world music

Cons: No dance floor

09/05/2007 Posted by mozzman

Been there 5 times and have seen the biggest names in jazz in the world. Performers often have cds for sale that they are more than happy to sign for you. Every seat in the house is great, and everytime I go I hate to leave. If jazz is your thing then this is the place for you!!!

Pros: Atomsphere, artists, ambience, beautiful people,good wine list

Cons: could use a little more parking, bigger menu

05/26/2007 Posted by eddiedidgo

Without a doubt, Jazz Alley brings in premier talent from around the world! Since the remodel several years ago, it is a much better venue with a very intimate setting. (For music lovers and lovers alike!). I have been a regular patron since 1991 and have had the pleasure of seeing Dizzy, Jimmy Smith, Olu Dara, Doctor John, Brandon Marselis, Little Jimmy Scott, Bobby Blue Bland...the list can go on forever. Thanks for being a jazz jewel in the Pacific Northwest! Now the sad news...the food needs a LOT more attention!!! How hard can it be to present simple cuisine (never mind the price!) for those who make an effort to attend a 7:30 p.m. show, it would be nice to look forward to nice simple meal. You have a captive audience...cater to that market. The food need not be second fiddle to the great music that you present on a consistent basis. No...you do not have to compete with the high end, over the top dining spots in Seattle. Nor do you need to succumb to bar food (i.e. chicken wings and jalapeno poppers). Just send something out that will be slightly memorable. For starters, a nice cheese tray would be a simple addition to the menu. A real antipasto platter would be appreciated as well. (READ: quality olives; skip the typical, pre-sliced, institutional quality meats...what ever I had last week was not the real deal; Take advantage of the agricultural bounty in the Pacific Northwest. Worst case scenario, go shopping in the Pike Place Market and call it your own. Enough said! Jazz Alley continues to bring top shelf talent to Seattle! Until something significant happens with the food, I will dine before the second set, have a drink at the bar and enjoy some of the greatest music in the world...that you might know as JAZZ! Enjoy the music! Well worth the price of admission! eddie would go...

Pros: You will not find better live music in any other city in the World! Top shelf booking!

Cons: The menu suffers on all levels. Eat early elsewhere; catch the second set.

05/09/2007 Posted by suburbanseattlite

I've been to the Jazz Alley three times so far, and I gotta say, each show was very enjoyable. Last time when I was there (3/21/07), I had the pleasure of attending the performance of Lura, the Portuguese-Cape Verdean chanteuse. I enjoyed the show so much that I even bought her CD and got it autographed on the spot! What a talent. The Jazz Alley always has such great performers! However, I cannot say much for their food. I don't mind paying high prices for fine food, but their food is just expensive AND bad! Go for the show, not the food. I love the Jazz Alley's ambience, it has a very romantic atmosphere. I love cuddling up in the candle-lit balcony booth with my significant other, enjoying great music.

Pros: Great Music

Cons: Awful Food

03/04/2007 Posted by hubriis

Go to see the smokin' hot jazz at Jazz Alley ~ we saw Eartha Kitt there and she was phenomenal! The food was great, but nothing really stood out and shone. In reality, it's a beautiful thing if the performance sticks with you more than the food at a supper club-type of venue, and Jazz Alley provides some top-shelf entertainment.

01/20/2007 Posted by cpm1

I took my family to see Peter White's band last weekend. The show was fabulous. Our booth table for 4 was comfortable and the visibility was great. The food and service were excellent.

Pros: Live music & dining; comfortable, romantic, all ages; FUN.

Cons: Dinner and cover charge for a family of 4 adds up!

11/09/2006 Posted by gabers

I saw a show last night at Jazz alley and it was outstanding. I have waited to splurge on an event there and to be honest, I wish I had gone sooner. It was so comfortable and "The Bad Plus" was fabulous. Go to Jazz Alley! It's romantic, not too stuffy, and somewhat magical on a first visit.

Pros: Great Music in a sophisticated but not stuffy setting

Cons: Service a bit slow and over worked