Love that place, used to visit NYC on a regular basis and I would always try my best to pass by and relax.The atmosphere is chilled, service is great and of course I strongly recommend !

I spend more time and money here (downstairs at the newish theatre and upstairs in the main jazz room) than any other place in New York. The acts range from good to legendary, and theres plenty of celebrity sightings and occasional surprise stage appearances by some of the biggest names in jazz and cabaret/Broadway. The menu upstairs is more extensive and more expensive - they have separate kitchens. The minimum at this club is only $10, whether food or drink, and its rare that I dont spend much more than that. Everyone is friendly and if you go often, they remember your name and your preferences.

To say that BIRDLAND was phenomenal is truly an understatement. The moment you walk into this lounge you are immediately surrounded by a positively charged aura of Top-Shelf-Jazz with a blend of delectable aromas which emanate from the delicious food.The entire place exudes classy jazz. From the decor to the professional staff; everything here was carefully calculated to reach a higher level of perfection for its ambianceWe came on BIG BAND NIGHT and they did NOT disappoint.Did I mention that the food was outstanding?

Great place, great music and ambience. Must go place for Jazz lovers.

Absolutely amazing. Food? Amazing! Drinks? Amazing! Customer service? Amazing!We were in the lower level having an outstanding time with Troy Roberts, but if you get the chance to visit upstairs I highly recommend you do.Everything here is top notch, the decor is simply elegant but doesnt distract from the real reason for coming: the great live jazz! The bar offers more than youd think in a smaller sized venue, and the food was dynamite!You have to take the stairs because theres no elevator or escalator, so be aware, but they are carpeted and clean.If we are ever in New York again well definitely be hitting up The Birdland Jazz Club again!

If you’re looking for a great NY experience, this is a place! Fun, diverse, great drinks and crowd. Not so pricey compared to the rest of the places....the host Jim is amazing as well as the lineup you get even for a Monday.

5 stars. AMAZING night, saw Ron Carter Trio - fantastic! Get there early so you can sit in the front row or second row one level up. Wonderful venu and very intimate. Rich in history and will for sure be back. We had dinner before but had appetizers which were good. Staff is very attentive and quick.

This place was electric. My wife and I came here to see The Hot Sardines. We sat in the bar, with a perfect sight line to the band. Geoff the bartender made awesome caipirnhas and was very attentive. We will be back. Perfect ending for my wifes birthday.

My 1st jazz club in New York and I had A-blast I love the dark lighting and food italian the wonderful jazz I could have just stayed there forever.

Amazing experience. Top class jazz, excellent service, nice atmosphere, good food... great way to spend an evening in NYC. Would highly recommend.

Amazing experience! Great music, great food, great service! I am definitely going back! Fun night out!

Excellent! Amazing service and the food was impressive... Me & my father are privileged enough to personally know Ron Carter so we decided to stop by and see him play. Nobody talked during the entire show which made it much more enjoyable.

The jazz was good but the food was very low quality. If you think you have a one stop evening out you have it wrong. The egg plant parmigiana was only Broiled egg plant with some sauce from a jar with some kraft Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top. It was soggy, not bearded or fried. The beet salad was fairly good, albeit a tad warm. The music was first class. We heard James Tormé and Veronica Swift. They did a medley of hits from Mel and Ella’s repertoires. Veronica was wonderfully rich with a strong range. James told stories about growing up with stars like Betty White, Jerry Lewis.

The venue had great ambience and is definitely a jewel in the city! Music was wonderful and entertaining, but the waitress could of been more aware of her surroundings. Besides getting swiped from my pony tail a couple times the overall experience was fun! We will definitely be back and arrive earlier for better seats in front of the band. (Fyi - only had beer and an appetizer...not enough to review the food).

New York City - Great band - Count Basie. Terrific atmosphere helped by a knowledgeable and enthusiastic audience. Good food - I had crab cakes and a chocolate dessert. My husband had a spicy shrimp and pasta dish followed by ice cream Service good and the staff dealt with a discrepancy on the bill tactfully and with good humour. Will go again when in NYC. Recommend, especially if youre a jazz fan.

This place was great. Every seat seemed to be good for hearing the music and seeing the musicians. The servers were Just attentive enough. The menu had some good choices on it although Im doing Dry January so I couldnt have any alcohol. Theres a $10 minimum but I was able to order a Pellegrino and it was quite nice. I never felt the server pressure me at all for anything more. The music was great.

It’s very nice place. Good food, good music and so nice atmosphere. I like it.

Birdland is a cool place. Service was good the staff were nice. Unfortunately the drinks were mediocre and so was the performer Jane Monheit Quintet. We waisted a valuable New York night visiting from California watching her perform. She put the audience to sleep. I think we would have enjoyed Birdland more if there was a better performer.

Had a really pleasant evening here after pre-booking a seat at the bar. Excellent Louis Armstrong band and good value and quality cocktails.Wonderful friendly and welcoming staff and atmosphere.A must if you enjoy a relaxing bit of jazz in amiable company.

For the second year in a row we attended the Purchase College Latin Jazz Orchestras show @ Birdland.A very fun Jazz Club right in the Times Square area.We had a fantastic time. There is a cover for each show and a $10 minimum per person. We had excellent service the crispy pork belly appetizer was very good.

Celebrated my birthday here at Birdland. First time here; wanted to try something different. The aviance was relaxing. The food was very good, especially the Buffalo Shrimp, and the Ribs. The Collard Greens were seasoned very well. I am a fan of soul jazz, but all the performers during this cast party open mike night were very good. The band was soothing to the ears.

The most amazing Jazz club/theatre that I’ve been so far including CA, NYC, and DC! I loved how they setup all the seats to see the stage very well. Chairs were comfortable which I really appreciated! Birdland was very audience friendly. Food was great as well!!!And the show? It was FANTASTIC!!!!!!

Just amazing! The wife and I had the privilege of seeing the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra Sunday night. What a treat! Fantastic music and a wonderful atmosphere. We also ordered dinner and enjoyed that as well. Try the crab cake sandwich. Service was just perfect and we were well taken care of. Cant wait to come back!

Great venue for Jazz. Historic Jazz club offering great music, food and drinks. No place better to watch Jazz than in NYC. Not a bad seat in the house. Very intimate environment. Attentive wait staff.

Amazing venue to hear live jazz. Intimate and elegant. Wondering lineup of performances. Terrific selection of drinks and savory meals. We had the cheese plate appetizer, which was delicious. There is a $10 minimum the club imposes, which is understandable, given the economics of showcasing live music. Jazz is an American treasure that needs more exposure and visibility. We were seated up front, near the stage. Acoustics were incredible. There is not a bad seat in the place. Very impressed with the service and ambiance. A must see for any jazz fan.

A wonderful night! A great show and awesome food! A lively atmosphere with a legendary vibe! I love Birdland!!!

Wonderful dinner with a legendary orchestra. Be sure to order some white wine with the mussels!

We had reservations for Birdland to see the Freddy Cole Quartet on Saturday 13th July, the evening of the big power outage in Manhattan. We get to the club expecting the performance to be cancelled, but we’re allowed in.The club is dark, with only candles on each table providing light. Freddy Cole has been trapped in his hotel room – elevators are out – but his son Lionel is here, as is the rest of the band. Despite this, the show must go on, and they put on a truly atmospheric and memorable performance.

Stayed there on a Wednesday afternoon for the Louis Armstrong eternity band. We bought the ticket (30 Dollar) in advance but there was also some space for spontaneous guest. We had a very lovely table near the stage (be sure to come half an hour in advance to get the best tables). per set you have to buy drinks or food for 10 Dollars per person. The food and the drinks were on a good level, the Birdland burger was really good.The music was and the atmosphere were phantastique, the band played 1.5 hours which felt like half an hour.

Amazing atmosphere! The show was awesome and the food was delicious and plentiful! I love Birdland!!!

Fantastic place! The atmosphere is relaxing and the music is soothing. The staff were all professional and friendly. Ill definitely be going back as soon as I can. Highly recommend!!

What a great venue for top notch jazz. The greats played here back in the day. Came to see my son play here with The Latin Jazz Band. Its affordable, as NYC goes, so bring a date. They usually have two shows each night. One pretty late.

This great venue is quite small so youre up close.The food is good and the service is discreet during the show. I had the chance to see Stephanie Nakasian. Her daughter, Veronica Swift was playing the same night upstairs so she came down and sang with her mom: a great bonus for us!Diner and the show was $165 for 2.Highly Recommended!

We love John Pizzarelli. And Birdland is the best place to enjoy jazz music. Food was delicious too.

Good food and drinks, great entertainment!

I honestly dont know if I got lucky but this jazz bar is phenomenal. Drinks are spot on. Price reasonable but this place will go down in my life memories. Bar staff excellent service. Want a sneaky jazz nyc experience you can have it here.

Great music, of course. Thats what we came for. But also great service. Timely, attentive and most people were done with dinner before the show started. Guests of the first set were invited to stay for the second set. We felt much more welcomed than for instance in a Jazz club down on 3rd street where they are more pushy and more interested to get the crowds in and out. The Birdland is now one of our favorite Jazz clubs.

The band was so fantastic. The service was excellent. Great menu for drinks. I would NOT recommend any of the food. But for drinks and dinner you must experience this place

Great music at an affordable price(relatively). My wife and I visited on a sunday night. Joshua richman quintet was fabulous. It was easy to enjoy for everyone. What I love about this place is that there is plenty of legroom, which a lot of jazz venues dont.

Spent my 50th Birthday meal here. This place is legendary, and didnt disappoint. Scheduled act couldnt make it, but replacement, Victoria Swift was awesome. Victoria, you really made my birthday.There is a minimum charge per guest to cover music. We had a table right by the stage. Intended to eat somewhere else, and just book here for the later sitting for music and drinks. The greeter said there was space now, and as the food prices werent too high, we decided to eat here instead.Food was great, the table in a great place, and the act sensational. After the first set was complete, you have the option of staying for the second set. There is a further minimum spend of $10 per head, but a couple of drinks covers this as you have already paid for the show.This goes down as one of my best birthdays ever. Good job Birdland for giving me such a great memory.

This is my favorite room in New York for cabaret. The staff is friendly. Reasonably priced cocktails (for Midtown) and better than expected food for a cabaret room. I had the mushroom risotto cakes with truffle sauce. Oh so good!

The food was well - seasoned but not salty; excellent wait staff; setting - loads of ambiance and class. There are no bad seats in the House; the acoustics - fabulous! We got to see Ron Carter and his Big Band - stellar performance, as always! A very memorable occasion!

The big band was amazing. Watch out because the tickets price are in the suggested amount for the tip. We didnt check and we felt kinda ripped off. Such a shame because it ended a perfect evening on a negative note.

Everything Ive always heard about Birdland proved to be true -- and it was an amazing testament to jazz legacy. On top of that was the fantastic Count Basie Orchestra!! Life could not be better!

Amazing! Good food, awesome atmosphere, friendly staff and best of all, it was the greatest experience Ive had in a long time. This place combines live music, stand up comedy, and delicious dining! Had a great time!

Amazing venue for a personable concert with GREAT musicians. Jane Monheit was fabulous!!! Our dinner was tasty, enjoyable ambience & will ho back when in NYC

Nice space near Broadway for live jazz.

We enjoyed our time here so much. We came on tribute night to Abercrombie. It was wonderful and the pizza was very good

Great venue, never disappoints! When were up for some good Jazz, this is our goto place in NYC.

This may be the coolest place I’ve ever been to. Awesome band, food & service. Terrific value. Get there early to get a great seat (though all the seats are ok)

Ive been here a number of times. A cozy atmosphere where you are close to the talent. Dinner is very good, served quickly. The bar is great too and you can order food there as well. Parking is always the issue but Ive been using a parking app and its been great. There is a lot next door and one around the block. The subway entrance is right on the corner. They dont over charge you for dinner either and in this city that is a huge complement.

My husband took me there for my birthday. It was great! I had a really nice time. The food and drinks were great also.

First experienced the place in 2008 with my mother we were found it by accident. Always been a big jazz fan, but never been to a big band live event before, and wow they blew me away back then and they blew me away again this time. It is clear that the place has become a lot more turisty the last 10 years, but I feel that for a Times Square establishment with a great band, the price of both food and drinks are fair, and the service is fast and discrete. Warmly recommend!

We enjoyed the atmosphere and the show by the great hila kulik. However, the service was terrible, we needed to ask 3 times to get anything we ordered.

I really enjoyed it! But the pizza wasnt worth it...

Here always gives me relaxed, quality Jazz and time. I came here alone this time, worth enough that I’ve been filled with great music.Ted Firth Truo, all piano , drum and bass are GREAT !!!!!! Guest singer Marilyn was so powerful:-) Blown up completely !!!

Amazing atmosphere, a premium jazz and a delicious food. If you like jazz, it is a must go.

Great venue. Saw Veronica Swift and the Emmett Cohen Trio. Brought my 11yr old daughter who loves jazz. Table at front of stage, booked in advance online.

Great music. Nice large space. Sat at the bar. Friendly service. Good view of the stage.

LOVE Birdland Jazz! Great food and such a lovely ambiance. The band blew us away -- Charles Turner and Uptown Swing were absolutely phenomenal

Comfortable atmosphere (30high schoolers). Jazz is personal, so the selec tions were met with mixed appreciation

Outstanding place and wonderful music. I had a surprisingly great time with my fiend. We don’t have much music knowledge in jazz, still we totally love it.

If you are visiting NYC, you need to go here one night for a show. This has become a regular spot for us when we are in town. The music is always great and the staff is really great also.

Always GREAT music. Veronica Swift and the Emmet Cohen trio this time. AWESOME! (So young!!!!). Saw the house band upstairs last year. Wonderful.

Loved Birdland. The atmosphere is laid back; the drinks and the entertainment were wonderfulWould definitely come back. Iconic location.

My favorite of the jazz clubs. You can if you get there early get a perfect seat for any show and not be jammed in with other people. In general the seating is much more spacious then it is at the Blue Note Club. Dizzys Club Coca-Cola has more spacious seating but not the same feeling of intimacy. Theres something great about the two person tables right up front at Birdland. Music prices are reasonable and so is the cover charge. The food is decent - I think they make a real effort at it-- but certainly not great or fine cuisine.For some inexpensive early Friday night entertainment, consider the Birdland big band, which starts playing at 5:15 p.m. No music charge and only a $10 food cover charge. Come and have a drink or an appetizer. The band is excellent and is a true bargain as far as music goes in New York City anywhere near midtown.

If you’re not from the USA and if you like to discover jazz, this is the place to be. Performance was great, food was ok.

First time at the Birdland. Was there for a Scottish night and to see friends perform. Was wonderful and will definitely go back!

A must go to place for Jazz & Music lovers. Quiet expensive but worth every penny. The musicians is world class. Will drfinitely come back when i visit New York again!

It was the first jazz performance I’ve visited and I loved it. I got sucked into the atmosphere and music instantly. We booked tickets online on the same day, no need to book weeks ahead, but it may be different for more “popular” shows.

Not cheap. Definitely on the tourist track. But for good reason.... the entertainment is always top notch. Pricing is insane though.... But yeah. Its basically Times Square. Gotta pay the rent somehow. Go here for the music and maybe an appetizer. Skip everything else. Worth it if you are at ALL a jazz fan.

Great music. First time visitor and listener to Latin Japanese jazz! Absolutely love it. Service was wonderful and enjoyed our cheese plate with a bottle of red. Just dont go for the mac and cheese.

Good jazz club. Club offers different jazz music so make sure that you check the programme in advance so you dont end up listening to music that you dont like. Food is also good.

Ive only been there once now and saw the count Basie orchestra. The group was great and its a smaller venue so its a good experience.

Birdland jazz club is a classic!!! If your goal is to come to Manhattan to bar hop then Birdland jazz club Scott to be on your list! Its a must see if youre going to visit New York

Perfect jazz venue. Great service, top acts. Food is surprisingly tasty, as well.

The environment is so good. The music, the food. The best NY experience you can find. New favorite spot!

Nice place. We wanted to listen live Jazz and here we found a show with a very big band, 16 musicians as I could count. All very good, very good show. They charge a cover of $30 p.p. at the bar and $40 p.p at tables and include 1 drink. Good experience.

Charlie Parkers music is alive and well here!Good live music and great food go hand in hand in this jazz club. Its pretty pricey, but if youre into jazz, its well worth the price of admission.

Nice place. Good seating arrangements. Great service. Good portions on food. Music was just lovely. Would definetely go again.

Kinda pricey but great atmosphere. Excellent for a date.

First time going to Birdland on a friends recommendation. We went to the 11pm show. Show up early to get your name on the list. We were front and center of the stage. Tables are candle lit which creates a soothing atmosphere. We didnt realize till after the show but you can get tickets on Groupon for about $25 (we paid $40) and thats not including a $10 min for food per person.

You never know who you will meet at Birdland Jazz. Living legends and amazing up & coming talent.

We went to the burlesque show and had the best time! Laughed so much and enjoyed the amazing show. Eddie is the best bartender and Murray is hilarious. We’ll be back!

The great Jane Monheit Quintet. Great music in an elegant venue

Really good and fun, although the cocktail prices are insane! Would thoroughly recommend the buffalo shrimp- compliments to the chef on that one. Resident Birdland Band are talented and charismatic

A great show with great food and service. Highly recommend anyone who enjoys jazz to come here. Couldnt have been happier with my experience and am glad I chose this jazz club over others.

Food is EXCELLENT. not a bad seat in the place if you are there for a performance

The best Jazz Club in the city, period. The vibes here are are off the charts and the atmosphere is like none other. If you like good jazz and want a fun night out, hit up this place.

Great show last night with my old trumpet hero John Faddis!

I like that this spot is street level and spacious. The food was delicious too. Really nice place.

Food is excellent. Live music is phenomenal. A great place to visit if youre in NYC and into Jazz

Great food exceptional entertainment and warm professional staff.

One of the best Jazz clubs!! Friendly atmosphere, good food and good wait service.

Iconic NYC jazz club. Always great music, food and drink.

Stopped in to see the Tuesday night variety show and it was fabulous! Great unexpected mix of song & comedy, and delightfully queer friendly!

Excellent space to experience music. Its intimate without being claustrophobic. The staff is curtious and professional.

Nice venue, polite waiters, tasty food. Positive experience.**Shame they could not validate the parking ticket from Edison Parkfast which is just across the street, though their website says they would ended up paying $32 instead of $20 as mentioned in the website..**

Like Jazz? In New York? Crack on my friend

Music quality inside is just awesome, the balance between all instruments make the perfect mix, bar table next to the scenary offers (for me) the best cost / benefit balance, the band playing was really good and the ticket includes a drink... Will definitely come back when I have a chance