Smoke Jazz Club

I got 5 stars because it was lovely, The music was amazing, the environment was great, But the only thing that was not comfortable was that it's mandatory to order food and no one asks if you're hungry or not. Please if you can manage that not classy thing would be perfect. The food, drinks, service and music were amazing.

Smoke is the real deal. There is only one other jazz club (with no restaurant) in NYC that offers such a consistently stellar lineup of superb jazz musicians. Among those we have enjoyed here, to give you a sense of my and my wife’s jazz preferences: Brad Mehldau, George Cables, Joe Farnsworth, Emmet Cohen, Bill Charlap, Billy Hart, Cyrus Chestnut, George Coleman, Vincent Herring, Al Foster . . . the list goes on. On top of the music, the kitchen - run by Paul Stache’s wife and co-owner Molly Sparrow Johnson - produces consistently excellent dinners that are readily a solid notch above other clubs that operate a restaurant. Paul himself is usually in the club, making personally sure everything is running smoothly and chatting with guests and musicians. Laurie, the club’s manager, is always welcoming and making sure the uniformly attentive and friendly staff is in top form. Aside from all that - if you can’t get a ticket (it does occasionally happen), Smoke offers a live streaming option (and excellent CD recording). I am a bit of an audiophile and can assure you the sound quality of Smoke’s on-line streaming service is the best - I’ve listened to them all - as is the camera work. Unless you’re into fusion, funk or other jazz offshoots (nothing wrong with that, just not my cup of tea) and wish to hear great jazz musicians preceded by an excellent dinner in a wonderful atmosphere, this is THE club to patronize. Douglas (and Linda)

This place is the best Jazz club I have ever been too! I took my girlfriend here for her birthday, wanted to give her a different experience which we definitely got! The staff here is beyond amazing. I’m very particular when it comes to customer service, this place has exceptional customer service! The food 10/10!! The best burger I ever had in my entire life! Once again I’m very picky and particular when it comes to food as well. The band that played was absolutely amazing! Overall a perfect place to go to just sit and relax and enjoy some good instrumentation with amazing staff! 10/10! Please give this place a try!

While they almost always have a full-house, the agile Waitstaff nimbly & efficiently bring your Food & Drink quickly without any "incidents"... truly amazing considering all the Guests the fit in for their always-superb Dinner Jazz Shows. My Vegetarian Wife had an Heirloom Tomato Salad & yummy Cheese Board while I enjoyed one of their many delicious Wild-caught Fish Entrees. It is always a pleasure to come here...

I was so looking forward to experiencing my first jazz club. What atmosphere and decor. As soon as you enter, you get a vibe. This club has a history of jazz entertainers. We sat near the back but were not so far where we felt it was too far. The acoustics were great. The servers were attentive and gracious. You should buy your tickets well in advance to ensure a seat. This will be on my list of jazz bars to enjoy again in the future.

Excellent time with friends! If you have any interest in jazz and are looking for something to do in New York for a nice evening out, I highly recommend this place! The music was excellent, the food was delicious, and the staff were polite and friendly! I took some friends with me and we were still talking about our time here three days later. The venue is beautiful- moody and elegant with a distinctly intimate feel. The food was filling and excellent and was perfect for a special night out where you can splurge a bit. Overall fantastic experience and will definitely make a beeline for this place again if I ever come back to New York!

The jazz musicians that played last night were phenomenal. You can really tell that they invest countless hours practicing for their shows. Their pieces seemed like intense and difficult pieces to play and yet they made it look so easy and enjoyed themselves all while performing. The seating arrangement is tight and the food and drinks are very very very expensive. I’m grateful we were able to purchase seating in advance. So there wasn’t a concern over losing a spot to sit or having to stand and watch. Every seat was packed. The wait staff were considerate and patient and smoothly delivered orders to tables throughout the show without causing a distraction. Overall great visit for a night out with friends to listen to amazing jazz musicians live.