The Jazz Kitchen Reviews

If you want to listen to good music !!!!
if you want to listen a good music !!!

Great atmosphere! Amazing service and all social distancing was observed, so nice to be out amazing local artists!

Can't believe I've never been here before...will no doubt be back many more times.

This is the place to be! Awesome music, great food, cool people. The Jazz Kitchen is world-class.

Quite pricey for food and drink but a nice venue with good music

Staff are friendly. I liked the overall experience. Food was a bit pricey for we got, although I loved the desserts!!! 3/5 stars because the music was way, way too loud. The space isn't big enough to have the volume turned up so high. I support the musicians but not me having to get ear plugs just to tolerate the noise. You literally cannot talk to the person sitting next to or in front of you unless you yell at them or bring their face directly next to yours. I'd be willing to try again but first experience was that I paid money for a headache.

Been awhile since I've been here but always a treat.

Music very nice ... the food is pretty good ... definitely a place to meet in Indianapolis if you like Jazz.

Attended a Halloween Party their! Had a Freak'N blast! C ya next year!

It was crowded and we shared a table with another couple we didn't know. Clint Breeze and his band were Fantastic! The Not-So-Cajun Chicken and Capellini was perfect and had just the right amount of kick. Wait staff hustled to make sure everyone got what they needed. Overall, the evening was a resounding success. I have been many times and will continue to go.

Always a nice place for music and food. Still waiting on a Prince tribute show.

Love the employees, and music, and the food is great.

Always a great time and cuisine... Southern, Creole, American

Went to the Carmen Lundy show outstanding fantastic would recommend the kitchen to anyone who enjoys great music delicious food and great people

An institution in central Indiana for 25 years, the Jazz Kitchen does not disappoint.

Intimate showroom with great food and drink. One of Indy's premier live music venues.

Best place for dancing the best Latin music in Indianapolis

The food was great. I loved the Jazz band that played. Great place to go.

I've lucky enough to play here a few times over the past 10 years. It always has great audiences and the staff is always friendly. My only complaint is that I'd like to have a two or three night stand there, in order to hang out in "Naptown" a bit more. This place is a national treasure!

Great place to relax and enjoy the music with friends.

This a a great place to have dinner and listen to some music, I went on a monday night and it was jam session night , they allowed people in the audience to come up and song or play an instrument it was great, so many people there with so much talent, I will definitely go again!

Excellent! Food was great, 2 Girls and the Band were SUPERB! Great time!

This was my first time here and I had a great time. Live music, very good food, good service. Will be returning soon

An amazing indulgence with amazing food, drinks, and musicians!

Wonderful menu selections! We had the Sachmo's Ettouffee and the Not-So-Cajun Chicken after a delightful sampler appetizer. The band was great, Serenade Jazz Orchestra, and played a variety jazz tunes and big band pieces that were very entertaining.

Absolutely wonderful place to spend the evening!! Bring your friends, you will earn major "cool" points.

Always banging. Intimate atmosphere with great food and drink options. The musicians are top notch

Best Jazz in Indy! Good food great music. An Indy Landmark. Just saw Rob Dixon, another Indy Jazz Legend.

Support local. Loved past summer nights listening to live music on the front patio. Looking forward to their reopening in August!

The dish I had was some kind of grilled eggplant. Never cared much for that, but this tasted great!

Way to cramed in there ..too high prices on not so so food ..would not go back .

Saw a live show there, had dinner and drinks. Was a fun evening and not too expensive. Food was delicious, be sure to try the Blueberry Bread Pudding! As always parking is interesting in Broad Ripple

I have been to the Jazz Kitchen twice and thoroughly enjoyed the experience, each time. I recommend it to anyone who wants excellent food and live music. Can't wait to go again.

Fun, clean, clear sound system, great food and great atmosphere

I really enjoyed the music and food. The atmosphere was nice as well but I can tell you they use every inch of space in the stage and dinning area. Do not sit at the first table on the left as you come into dinning room. Entirely to much foot traffic with the waiters and customers.

Great place to enjoy local jazz artists and delicious food. Yes, it s pricey, but it s a wonderful place to relax and be entertained. Come earlier than the show starts and you can then sip on a cocktail after dinner whilst watching a great show!

Good service, Not So Cajun Chicken was excellent! Band performing was awesome!

I've lived in Indy for over 5 years, and I can't believe it took me that long to find this venue! Monday nights have no cover charge, as it's an open jam night. The music is always fairly good. My pics and videos were from a Sade tribute night that was fully sold out.
Food is very decent for the venue. Nothing special, but better than you'd expect. Expect a night out to be a little pricier because of the cover charge and food premium at the venue.

Reliably Extraordinary!
Whether you want just phenomenal ahi tuna or crab cakes for appetizers, or a beautiful range of $15 to 20 mains, complimented by the best rolls in town, The Jazz Kitchen deserves to be the go-to destination for all music lovers who want and expect The Best! For example, Last night's calendar featured the renowned Charlie Hunter, jamming with a sublime quartet that delivered 2 hours of silk and velvet sound tripping!! Owner David Allee has perfected the art of connosieur entertainment in his 24 years of delivering an unparalleled experience!!!

I love this place. Treated like family everytime we go. I especially love it when the band Hananeel performs there. They need to have them perform there more often. Good food, great music and the best service one can ask for.

Went here on their open mic night. The food and drinks were fantastic and the open mic music was very entertaining.

Always an amazing time! Great food and Awesome Music!

Wonderful evening with great entertainment, food, and excellent service. We always enjoy ourselves at the Jazz Kitchen.

Great music. The food and drinks are very expensive.

Arrived at 6:30pm. No one came to take our order for over 30 min. The bread came out 30 minutes after order was placed. The bread was not warm and we were not given any bread plates. Our party was served and treated separately but we received a bill with 20% gratuity even after we complained to the manager.

The waitress had a very nasty attitude. The manager was very apologetic but suggested we make a reservation in the future (which it won't be a future) was absurd because we did not have to wait for seating.

Maybe this was an off day, but the service sucks for the customers eating on the patio.

Great atmosphere, comfy couches, beautiful music. Had a wonderful time!

Atmosphere was excellent food was delicious, Celtic Rain was wonderful!!

Excellent location. Great food. Megan Simonton performance was amazing!

Etouffee is fantastic, and the Mardi Gras celebration was outstanding.

Great music venue, very small and intimate. Staff was friendly and service was amazing.

Great food, service, atmosphere, and, of course, music.

Always a great place to enjoy a variety of music genres in addition to jazz. Shown here is Max ZT of House of Waters, which is an amazing 3-pc combo. There's never a bad seat for viewing the acts, and the cuisine is fabulous!

First time and not our last. Really enjoyed ourselves on this girls night out.

Brings in top notch talent for performances, have never left disappointed with the performance. The food is also really good as well as the deserts. Of course being on college parking is somewhat of a hassle, but you're sure to forget about it once you step through the door.

Great place to hear live music. Not a bad seat in the house! Food was outstanding.

I love the food here but today for $20 for the Brazilian Carnaval NEVER the seating area for everyone is all over your table with no respect of other people space don't even asked if their in the way. This is very unsafe no where to move or get out if there's a fire. I want my $20 back!!!!!!!

Excellent food and venue for a personal experience with your favorite musician

Great music tonight!
Good little venue. Street parking only. Go early to get seats closer to stage. You will stand in line outside for the 2nd show. Good food & service but the music is really what does it. We'll go back, for sure.

I may not be the most qualified review.


Love this joint.

My favorite music place in town (maybe because I love jazz?). Great shows and the food is great.

Nice place to host your special events -Birthday Party

Well, Friday is an awesome night. Go there, have fun.

Wonderful music, delicious meals, and great service