The Dakota (jazz Club & Restaurant)

I feel like I have been to this location in the past but felt completely different. Setup for a multi concert show for the amazing MUSIQ Soulchild. Wonderful atmosphere, great drinks and although there were a few hiccups with the sound system, we were so glad we did not let the downpour storm stop us. Our thanks to the incredibly hard working valets!!!!!

Went to A Swingin’ Christmas w/ The Andrew Walesch Big Band. What a fun way to celebrate the holiday! The Dakota is beautiful. The cocktails were on point. The music was the perfect mood maker. As it was mainly a mix of traditional crooner holiday favorites, the rendition of Last Christmas was unexpected. Will be back for more shows in the future!

Great venue, friendly service and good food. If have given 5 stars if you would provided cocktail napkins with subsequent beverages. After my second drink was sloshed on the table and I asked for a napkin she came back with a dinner napkin?

We are super thankful to have this fully immersive, intimate jazz spot that brings in astonishing and highly talented jazz stars. We’ve taken in bluegrass, a lot of Brazilian music, some indie, and several exceptional cover bands. Recently we heard Chris Botti – so very, excellent!!! We are huge fans of John Pizzarelli and Elain Elias. And we are so thankful for the times we saw Ramsey Lewis. While some have better seats than others, the stage is visible from almost all angles! Or at least part of it. Where else can you be seated so close to such national and international greats!? We’ve had the front row multiple times but booking as soon as a show is announced. It is so fun to view close-up how the drummer, violinist, piano player, or organist plays. The owner takes great care to see that the acústica are great. The items on the menu switch up seasonally and are fairly priced. Serving sizes are typically on the small side. It’s nice that they have Gluten Free options; we’ve taken guests many times, and they loved the food and the performances. I recommend finding their seating chart – you can easily see where the booths versus tables are. The center balcony seats also let you view the whole stage. If you go to the second show of the night, there is less time to enjoy dinner beforehand, but you miss the rush hour traffic. You can order an Old Fashion or Gin and Tonic whether or not they are on the menu. The Blackened Trout is always excellent. As well their chowder, salads, Cheddar Buttermilk Biscuits, and cheese and cracker boards are superb. I also highly recommend the Lake Vermillion Crawfish Gumbo. I recommend traveling there early to find parking and have time to walk and be seated on time. Or use Valet parking; it’s easy and worth it if time is a barrier

Probably the best concert venue in the Twin Cities. An intimate setting. Diverse array of acts---in the adult listening categories.. Accessible location if emulation is a challenge. 2 block walk at most. Easy location within downtown Minneapolis. Prompt table service. Last show, saw Mr. Robert Glasper. Good vibe.