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Dizzy's Club Coca Cola
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Categories: Jazz & Blues, Music Venues
Neighborhood: Upper West Side33 W 60th St
Time Warner Building, 5th Fl - Frederick P. Rose Hall
New York, NY 10019
(212) 258-9595
- Nearest Transit:
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59th St-Columbus Circle (1, A, C, B, D)
57th St-7th Ave (N, Q, R, W)
- Hours:
Mon. 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Tue-Thu. 6:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Fri-Sat. 6:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.
Sun. 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Music:
- Live
- Happy Hour:
- No
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Coat Check:
- Yes
30 reviews for Dizzy's Club Coca Cola
two words - AFTER HOURS
the first time i walked in here, it was for their after hours set. for $10-20, you get to sit and stare at out at one of the most breathtaking views of nyc, listen to some great jazz, and have a few not-so-strong drinks. hey, if you're a student, it's $5-10. total steal.
the wonderful part of the after-hours sets is that it almost seems totally casual, like a jam session in your living room (in the most amazing living room ever). no designated set, but improvised, go-with-the-flow, what-do-you-feel-like-playing music. after one group finishes, they hang around in the back as another group goes on.. it helps that at 11:30pm on a Thursday night, the crowd is fairly small.. plenty of seats. no problems getting in.
once the music starts, only whispering please. but don't be embarassed to walk along the massive windows overlooking the park... the view is THAT nice.
Not only does this jazz bar offer dynamic, live guest musicians, the ambiance is just spectacular. If your imagining a jazz bar in New York City from a movie scene- Yes, this is it.
Gorgeous, breath-taking view of the city. Crazy talented jazz musicians. Luscious cocktails (can't go wrong with alcohol).
The food is pretty decent as well. I really really wish they brought back the crab dip. I actually think it's the best crab dip i have ever had in my life. I was really disappointed when they took it off the menu :(
THIS PLACE IS AMAZING!! If you have someone you need to impress- dizzy's is the place- I come here all the time. TRUST ME!!!! You will not be disappointed!
Tips: They have this awesome student discount deal on entrance fees. Look up shows in advance and reserve your spot. Always be a bit early for the show. Dress nicely (for some odd reason, this makes you feel more jazzy). Christmas time is a MUST (jazzy carols.. the best!)
I seriously lovelovelovelovelovelove this place........................
Dizzy's has always held a special meaning to me, for that is why it deserves a special review. I have celebrated my birthday here, came on a girl's night out,came on weekends, weekdays. So far each and every one of my experiences here have been great!
By the end of the night, this place WILL have you enchanted with Jazz
As soon as you set foot into Dizzy's, the breathtaking backdrop of Columbus circle with the sparkly night lights behind the piano is another side of New York City that you can't help but to fall in love with.
Needless to say, the venue is beautiful, the tables are laid out in a perfect crescent shape surrounding the center stage where the magic happens every night.
Only the best perform here at Dizzy's. Coming here every time has only set my expectations higher for the next visit.
Why wait? Let DIzzy enchant you.
NOTE: Jazz Lovers only
LOVE THIS PLACE.
live jazz playing....awesome view...great food.
great date spot with your lover...but not really a good place to have conversations as everyone hushes up once the music plays.
went here for a friend's bday and it all felt so magical.
My friends took me here as a surprise and it was amazing. The place is small enough for a good Jazz concert and has a great view behind the stage. It is a very nice, a bit upscale atmosphere, but there's no dress code. Perfect for a special night out. Cedar Walton was brilliant as always.
The food is nothing special. My catfish po'boy was pretty good. Their wine list is small and surprisingly affordable. Our viognier was decent.
So I'm a regular here and there are things you should know if you are trying to decide to go to see a show.
1) Sit on the left side of the room or in the middle. Why? The bar noise is terrible. There is nothing worse than listening to a bartender shake a mixed drink during a ballad. Come on folks!
2) Get there 30 minutes early if you want a good seat. If you are told to be there at 9 for a 9:30 set, show up at 8:45. There will be a line, but it won't be as long and you'll get in with time to order food and drinks before the set begins.
3) You must have the fried chicken! Do you think Wynton Marsalis would own any place that didn't serve the world's best fried chicken? Nope!
4) When making reservations - repeat repeat repeat yourself. If you make a reservation for over 5 you'll need a credit card. If you make a reservation and you have a tag-along, it could be a problem. They pack the house nearly every weekend.
5) THE VIEW IS INCREDIBLE! It's worth the cover alone.
6) If you are offered bar seating, you may not be at the bar. You may be in a bar stool on the wall, but not at the bar itself. For a first timer, make a reservation for a night where you can sit at a table and get the full experience. It's worth it.
7) Julliard students get in free with a guest if there is room at the set. If you have a friend...
8) The late sets are always better than the early sets. For jazz neophytes, the reason is that the band hasn't been pumped up yet. Aim for the later sets when booking tix. You'll like it better.
9) The cover is on the bill at the end of the night - when tipping, you are only expected to tip for the price of food and beverages - not the total bill.
10) Enjoy yourself, but don't talk so that the table next to you can hear you. As in all jazz clubs, people spend a good deal of money to see the show - not to listen to the conversation next to them. Please keep conversations to a minimum.
I hope this is helpful! This is the BEST club in NYC to see live jazz. The musicians they hire are superlative performers. If you are questioning it, be at ease - you won't be disappointed here.
S~
MORE COW BELL! Remember that song 'The Girl From Ipanema'? Well this show was a tribute to the music of Carlos Antonio Jobim. What more can I say? The vocalist, Maucha, had the perfect voice to accompany this Bossa Nova music. Not quite Astrud Gilberto, but I'll take it. What do you expect for a non concert? I was quite disappointed that The Girl From Ipanema was not part of the set, but still recognized some of the songs. BTW, Helô Pinheiro, a Brazilian Playboy Playmate in '87 and '03, IS the girl from Ipanema. Indifferent about returning, mainly due to the ridiculous cover charge. Even at that, there was a long line on the wait list. Go figure.
THE RESERVATION:
I booked this a few weeks in advance for 4ppl @ 11pm.
THE ENTRANCE:
We arrived at 11pm and waited 50minutes for an 11:30pm show by the entrance. The show was at 11:50pm and lasted 90 minutes. You are welcome to stay afterwards.
THE SEATING:
Parties of 2 will be sitting around the perimeter inside on stools. This totally maximizes their profits and makes the most efficient use of their space, albeit at the cost of comfort to their customers (MINUS ONE STAR). At first, they gave us a crappy table to stage left and I made a funny about how 'it's racial'. One waiter overheard that and the girls were embarrassed but wait, it gets better. They moved us to a better table after my persistence. As they were setting up our table, I made another funny to a different waiter, saying 'Is that the "Get Drunk" table?". He replied, "Yeah, that's the grope your gf under the table table"....and my friends thought I was out of line :)
THE MENU:
Lots of junk food. We ordered a Charcuterie plate ($12) and a fruit plate ($9) for our $10/pp minimum. One friend ordered a drink and cajun fries and another friend ordered a BLT sammich.
menu: http://www.jalc.org/DC...
THE FOOD:
The quality isn't bad if you're there for a late night snack. I would be disappointed with the food quality had it been my dinner replacement though.
THE ENTERTAINMENT:
Samba Jazz & The Music of Antonio Carlos Jobim w/ Duduka Da Fonseca, Helio Alves, Claudio Roditi, Maucha Adnet, Toninho Horta & special guest Eddie Gomez. Featuring Duduka Da Fonseca (drums), Helio Alves (piano), Claudio Roditi (trumpet), Maucha Adnet (vocals), Toninho Horta (guitar), Eddie Gomez (bass). These seasoned veterans tore up the stage with their respective instruments. Fonseca even broke out an African string instrument, triangle, cowbell, etc.
THE PRICE:
This music ho turns 3 tricks a night. Talk about a cash cow. I had no idea since there was no mention about a cover charge (MINUS ONE STAR). Time to dust off my college ID!
$35/pp + $10/pp food/drink minimum (for tables - parties of 4)
$35/pp + $5/pp food/drink minimum (stools only - parties of 1 or 2)
$15/pp + $10/pp food/drink minimum (w/ student ID)
Note: Since you pay at the end, don't tip on the cover charge. I was almost fooled by this.
Total came out to $55/pp after everything
Pics: http://www.meetup.com/...
Dizzy's Club is set up nicely but may be managed inefficiently. Standing and then sitting briefly near the entrance made me aware of the various issues regarding reservations and seating. It seemed like the place was overbooked, for a 7:30 show on a Monday night?! Granted I was there as a guest of my friend who received complimentary tickets, which makes me wonder how many of those they give out. Plus there seems to be different types of student discounts. All in all, I think everyone who had a reservation got a seat though I'm not sure how many were turned away (I did hear the host mention a "standby list".)
We were initially seated at the very last two "bar stools" against the wall right near the entrance, which had a good view of the stage, albeit probably from the farthest point in the club. Kind of awkward since the bar stools faced away from the table along the wall so if you wanted to eat or drink, you'd have to turn your back to the entertainment or hold it in your lap. We noticed there were a few unoccupied 4-person tables so my friend decided to ask about them and after some persistence, we were eventually moved there with another couple just as the show was about to start.
The show was awesome! I really enjoyed myself, even though I wouldn't call myself a jazz connoseiur. (Rondi Charleston & Friends in case anyone is interested.) And as everyone has mentioned, the view behind the stage is amazing. A picturesque view over Central Park. We got there before the sun set but as it got darker, the colors in the sky were beautiful and a perfect backdrop behind the performers. As another reviewer mentioned, the noise from the bar can be distracting but Rondi skillfully incorporated some of those noises into one of her numbers.
I didn't try any of the food but it looks like a good variety of dishes at a moderate price. My vegetarian friend got the mac and cheese and sweet potato fries, which she enjoyed. The wait staff seemed attentive although there seemed to be a back-up of the bills at the end of the show. Luckily all of the cards and change were given back to patrons just as the show ended.
I had a good experience and liked the layout of the Club. You seem to get a good view from wherever you are seated. Hopefully the reservation issues will get worked out soon.
I've always had a wonderful experience everytime I came to Dizzy's. The live Jazz is amazing, the floor to ceiling windows behind the stage give a magnificent backdrop to Central Park and Columbus circle in the evening. They also have a great dinner & cocktail menu.
saw this and had to review it
Loved it! do try this joint
came to see the cedar wilson trio here a couple weeks ago. it's a review on the place, but if u ever get a chance to see this legend, GO.
anyway, the venue is awesome (even if commercialized by coke). called ahead and got a reservation for bar seats. all reservations are first come first serve for where you're gonna sit, so it's good to get there at least 30 mins early to get the best choice. the bar seats are cushy and comfortable with backings.
didn't eat because it would be a lil tough to turn back around to the bar to eat and enjoy the show at the same time. so definitely get a table if you're planning on eating there.
service was average, but i wasn't really there for food/drinks, just the music really. menu looked decent, and prices were a lot cheaper than you would think for a place like that (but then again there is usually a $35 cover for weekend evening shows). i definitely plan on headin back there again for the carlos antonio jobim & stan getz tribute!
Jazz in NYC is musical nirvana, And Dizzy's Club, named after the legendary Dizzy Gillespie, is as perfect as a venue can be. Jazz at Lincoln Center is helmed by trumpeter/composer Wynton Marsalis. And for certain, the club and the music played here is utterly world class. The stunning background views from Columbus Circle to central park makes it unforgettable.
My 3rd trip back out to New York this year was a super special one and luckily by recommendation of my friend I booked a reservation here a couple weeks in advanced (opentable).
They have 3 seatings and I reserved out table for the 11:00pm. We were running a bit late but luckily they held our table and they weren't extremely busy which I personally appreciated.
It was a tribute to women in Jazz weekend and unfortunately I don't remember the name of the woman performing but I did want to be her best friend. It was a perfect setting - great wine, yummy food, great service, top level of the Rockefeller building with a great view of the skyline and good music/perfomance.
Dizzy's and my birthday dinner planning got 2 thumbs up from the birthday boy who just so happens to have play the drums. What a great way to spend our first birthday together/first night out on town in NYC. Thanks Dizzy's!
I was recommended to catch a jazz show at the Lincoln center, and finally got a chance to go with my boyfriend this past weekend. We saw George Coleman at Dizzy's club Coca Cola, and was not disappointed.
The venue is definitely classy, with a fantastic view of Central Park, great lighting, and great acoustics. I highly recommend sitting at a table rather than the bar because the seats are much more comfortable for about $5 more/ minimum.
The food was as expected: good, but not great, Cajun/ Creole-style food. The shrimp appetizer was all right (although they were a tad overcooked), and the portions are healthy but not huge. I'd give it 3 stars for the food overall. The white sangria was also a good, safe drink-- and did not disappoint.
I had made reservations for 6pm on a Saturday night. Although I arrived on time, it did not get crowded until about 30-40 min before the show started at 7:30pm, so next time I probably won't arrive so early at 6pm.
So: 5 stars for the jazz, 3 stars for the food--- 4 stars overall. I'd definitely come back, just to hear the jazz. And I'll probably eat somewhere else.
Other things to note:
- student discounts available for selected shows; check the website.
- free coat check
- cover is included on the bill, which you pay at the end of the show
- shows are about an hour long
My second trip back to the city to see my boyfriend was for the ever-special occasion of Valentine's Day. I booked reservations for Dizzy's for Valentine's Day a month in advance, and the following day, all sets for that date were booked! Lucky us! I highly recommend booking in advance, especially if you are taking your significant other out for a special date or particular occasion.
After reading rave reviews about Dizzy's Club Coca Cola, I made the reservation and continued researching it, showing pictures and reviews to my boyfriend as I stumbled upon them. Neither of us are huge jazz fans, but as a child, I used to enjoy an occasional song or two on Los Angeles jazz station, 94.7 The WAVE. Admittedly, my boyfriend wasn't too excited about our Valentine's Day plans at a jazz club, but he was open to the experience since I had put a lot of effort into researching Dizzy's.
To say that we were blown away is an understatement.
The venue is one of the most classy establishments we had ever been to. There was a sweeping view of Central Park and the rest of the city directly behind the stage. Dizzy is a sharing seating establishment, meaning that we would share with another couple to encourage chitchat. It was a bit awkward, as I had never really sat with new people while dining with my boyfriend before, but after warming up to the couple, it didn't take away from the experience at all. It was actually pretty neat being able to talk to another couple, as my boyfriend and the couple were discussing local hospitals around the city (my boyfriend is a med student doing his rotations in NY, and the couple was asking about which hospitals were teaching hospitals).
That particular night, they featured a prix fixe menu for $45/pp. I decided to go with the Seared Diver Scallop appetizer, the Roasted Free Range Chicken, and the Red Velvet Hearts for dessert. My boyfriend ordered the Dizzy's Grilled Skirt Steak. Truthfully, the food was not that great; the sauces always struck me as weird, as I spent most of my dinner avoiding touching the sauces and trying not to eat anything that did not suit my taste buds. I ordered the Peach Almond Bellini, and it was no bueno for me. I asked if they had the Strawberry one, but said no. Sad to say, the most redeeming qualities of the dinner were the Rosemary Fries (served with the steak) and the Red Velvet Hearts.Mmm, delicious!
Great acoustics, great song choices, and a beautiful, romantic setting and lighting to boot. The ambiance and mood of the venue was perfect for our special night together. Super intimate, dimly lit, and hushed whispers made this date a night to remember. I have fond memories of us looking into each others' eyes from across the table and the gentle grazing of our fingers as we listened to the wonderful performers. Kenny Washington was the featured performer of the night.
The cover charge to get in that night was $35/pp, and our total bill was about $200 with tax and tip included. There's also the optional coat check if you care for it (I checked my huge coat in, believing that I would get too hot in the room and did not want to keep an eye on it while watching the show). We weren't expecting to spend so much that night, but it was a great experience regardless. We went home feeling so much in love, and I think it's pretty official that Ravi and I are now fans of jazz.
My boyfriend and I told our friends about this super classy joint and how much fun we had as jazz newbies. Loved it! Can't wait to go again for another special date together!
"What kind of music do you like?" There's a point and time when I would answer, "I like everything, EXCEPT for country!" I smile at that now, because whenever I listen to the radio, I always tune into the country stations. Now a days, I also smile (on the inside) when people give me that same answer. I love country, which is also why I love bluegrass, spirituals, blues, jazz, folk, and rock. They are overlapping, coming from the same lineage - butt cousins, if you will.
I tend to acquire a taste for things I don't initially enjoy like country music. Just as I like thrift clothes shopping because a thrift store dress initially looks ugly, jazz initially can sound kind of funny. Such funny combination of notes, but the more I listen to it, the more I like it.
Well, I got a chance this weekend to go to Dizzy's Club. Dizzy always makes me smile. Here's a video of his performance on The Muppet Show. You'll see why.
http://www.youtube.com...
I diverge, but I figure if a review is to be written on the venue named after Dizzy, a little tribute should be paid to the man. At Dizzy's club, I saw Chris Byars' Quartet play a free concert as a part of the Rhythm Road. Here's a link on the Rhythm Road: http://www.jalc.org/Th...
Not only was the musicians of high caliber, and the venue beautiful, but I really appreciated that the performers shared a story of GiGi Gryce. I am not very well educated in Jazz, so I only know the names of the Greats (Bird, Duke, Count, Monk, Davis etc), but GiGi Gryce is one of the greats, and had walk and perform amongst the greats. In part it is due to my limited jazz knowledge, but in part it is due to a lack of recognition, as I found that Gryce was relegated to one sentence in a thick book on the history of jazz. I can throw a fit now on how big of an atrocity that is, and how it's so terrible that a movie starring Jamie Fox have not been made on Gryce yet. Then again there are many great people who have done extraordinary things, and are not recognize for it. Though they deserve recognition, not getting the fame doesn't make their work any less. A link to learn more about GiGi Gryce: http://www.gigigryce.com/
Word of advice, if you do come here for a free concert, come minimum 30 min early. They were turning lots of people away. If you are coming for an evening performance, come early. As many yelpers have mentioned, it is pricey. So check out the free concerts or special events for students. As much as I'ld love to come here on a Saturday night, it is too pricey to do so casually, but a great choice for those special nights out or as an occasional treat. It's also a great way to start learning more about jazz, you can pick up some newsletter and information.
Great jazz joint, full of great sound, the musicians come here to play, entertain, and really lay it all out there with class, baby.
A lot of New York has fallen back, artistically, back into a smirk, and a pose. Not this place. Hoppin'.
Just came back from seeing the Gloria Lynne Quintet at Dizzy's tonight with my girlfriend.
MY GOD what a wonderful performance! She is an absolutely amazing lady of Jazz. See her if you can.
I'm not even that much of a Jazz fan (don't get me wrong, I like Jazz a lot, but I can count on one hand the amount of times I've actually paid to see a live Jazz act. this will soon change) but this place just OOZES Jazz Class! It just oozes Class period!
First of all, the space is absolutely GORGEOUS. The view behind the stage is a breathtaking panorama of Central Park. It simply doesn't get more romantic than this. It's a nice large room with excellent acoustics.
Now, to the part that matters most to me: FOOD.
The food at Dizzy's does the music proud. It's FAR better than I expected. Granted, this is no 'Per Se' (which inhabits the same building) but everything on the menu (I've now eaten here twice) is definitely above average for a place where the primary draw is not the food. I had the Gumbo which was fantastic. My GF had the Mahi-Mahi and it was splendid. We also had the chicken fingers which was the most delicious version of this most pedestrian staple I have ever had.
WARNING: This place is NOT CHEAP. You WILL NOT walk out of here without spending at least Benjamin if you are at all into good beer & food & GREAT MUSIC (like Jiyoung and I are).
All & all this place makes for a WONDERFUL EVENING!!!
I can't recommend Dizzy's enough. :-)
I went for the after hours, to vet the place for a future date. The space is beautiful, the musicians were top shelf (particularly considering it was after hours and the place was only a third filled). But to me, it had no soul. The view is spectacular, the acoustics wonderful. If it's an artist you really want to hear, it'll probably be great.
But the crowd was mostly tourists, holding their Met brown bag souvenirs, and it seemed like this was a place that I would find in Epcot, a "NYC" experience that was close, but not authentic.
I had two glasses of wine, I guess one came with the after hours cover of $10, so the total was around $23.
I'm going to take my date to Smoke instead. During the week. Save some money and listen to jazz with fellow NY'ers, an intimate setting, a better experience.
This is one of my favorite date places. I love the incredible music, unpretentious soul food menu, and lovely New York nightscape in the background.
Thinking of this place makes me miss living in the City.
Dizzy's never disappointed and after a long day some great jazz and a Strawberry Bellini washed all my cares away.
The food is okay. Most of the items do not warrant their high price tags but the buttermilk chicken fingers were good and I highly recommend the sweet potato fries.
The space is great for hearing some really great artists in a venue that offers crystal clear sound. However the atmosphere is a bit stuffier than I would like- this is largely a result of the people that frequent the establishment. For the most part it's not a laid-back crowd who are into call and response (perhaps its changed, I'm only speaking of my experiences from 06-07) but rather sitting there expecting to be entertained rather than being proactively involved with the entertainment. That was a bit of a downer but I refuse to take a star off for it. Hopefully the crowd will get better and the experience will be that much more enjoyable next time I make it there.
I had an awesome night here last Saturday (12/6). BF and I showed up at 9:33. (Doors open at 9 for a 9:30 set). I was worried that we might have lost our reservation or would get stuck with bad seats. Fortunately, we were able to whisk past the the standby line and go right to the front. We were still able to be seated at a great table. I dont think there were any bad seats in the house as this is a fairly intimate venue.
We saw the Kenny Werner Quintet. I've never been to a Jazz club before, nor do I know much about Jazz, so you will have to forgive me. All I can say is that it was a great experience. I was looking to get out of the house and do something different than dinner and a movie - the evening did not disappoint. At the end, they played their own version of Hedwig's Theme from Harry Potter. I got a kick out of that. I wish I had puchased their CD!
Okay, onto the rest- The cover was $35/pp. We shared the steak for 2 ($58?). Steak was great - of course it helped that I was absolutely starving so I think anything would have tasted phenomenal. I devoured it - probably my half and then some. AND they were really accomodating. My bf wanted the steak medium, and I wanted medium rare, so they actually cut the steak and prepared it both ways for us. How nice is that?! The steak came with 3 sides, we got: sweet potato fries, collard greens, and jalapeno cheddar corn bread. Our sides came out with beans instead of collard greens. The beans were really good - garlicky and w/ carmelized onions. Yumm. But my bf wanted the greens, so they brought us that too. They were also excellent - nice and smokey. I love sweet potato fries but for some reason they seemed a bit extra sweet - like maybe there was a bit of sugar mixed with salt sprinkled on top. Not sure. The only disappointment was the cornbread which was dry and devoid of any jalapeno or cheddar.
All in all a great night, would definitely love to come back. Price was a bit steep though - I think the bill was like $168 (cover for 2, steak for 2, 1 glass of wine, 1 beer, 1 gumbo). Still worth it.
Dizzy's is an incredible location for jazz. It spacious and acoustically sound.
Pun intended.
Staff was friendly in the going-out-of-their-way sort that defies traditional NY stereotypes.
I will definitely, without question or the bat of an eye, return.
Dude ... I didn't even know this was here. People would walk by my job and ask me about Dizzy's and I'd tell them it wasn't in the building and they had to go to 60th Street. Whoopsie!
So one day when Amiri Baraka (!!!!) asked me for directions and I saw him go upstairs, I made my way up to the venue after work. Well it is beautiful up here. And sexy. And the staff is so so sweet. The hostess, the coat check, the doorman, the boutique cashier. Everyone is just salt of the earth. The music was great. I couldn't stay because I didn't pay the (15 bucks for students) cover. I'm excited to go back though ... with a date in tow paying my cover because the rent is due people.
4 stars for the Jazz,
0 stars for the food.
This is not a laid back, intimate place like Smoke... it's more of a performance space than a club (what I mean to say is, it feels more formal and uptight). The acoustics are fabulous, the jazz is amazing (I heard a Brazilian trio playing Antonio Carlos Jobim's music). What was AWFUL was the food and the service was pretty inattentive too. The portions were ridiculously small and tasted terrible to boot. So, don't plan on eating here... Get a seat at the bar (only a $5 minimum compared to $10 for the table - which is also not bad) and enjoy some incredible jazz.
(If you're a student, check out the website to find out about student discounts - for certain sets, the cover is $15 instead of $30).
A great jazz venue! Fantastic sound- modern, but authentic.
Dizzy's has its pros and cons: stuck in the soulless Time Warner Center and boasting a $30 cover, it's not the best jazz club in the city by far. But, the consistency in their lineup of musicians is beyond compare (Wyclef Gordon made a surprise guest appearance last night, for instance) and the backdrop of floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Central Park is spectacular. Stay late and take advantage of the free 11:30 set and the overpriced everything will feel more worthwhile.
omg, gorgeous! amazing! the view, the music, the drinks..well, drinks are just fine. i don't know about the food, though i saw ppl eating something looked yummy. but the atmosphere, that's just great.
definitely good place to take your girlfriend or date, or just listen to great juzz and enjoy the music.
the server was very kind and friendly.
make sure you make a reservation though.
Went to listen to the Julliard Jazz Ensemble perform Ellington on night. It was nice...I think I had expected something a little more magical but overall I had a great time. The bartender (Charlie?) was cute and friendly and the acoustics in the space amazing. However, I would recommend against sitting at the bar as I felt sort of on display and also not entirely comfortable on the bar stool for the 1 1/2 hour set. I also couldn't see the backdrop (i.e. the glittering central park) from the bar, which you would likely be able to if you were at a table.
probably the best venue i have been to ever!!
really nice wood lines the entire place. the band is playing on a stage with the backdrop of the central park and some buildings. it looks completely fake like the the set of conan o'brien or david letterman.
the food was ok and the drinks kind of expensive. but absolutly pimp place to take a date.
