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Address:
502 W First Street
Claremont, CA 91711

Neighborhood:
Claremont

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Cuisine:
Fondue

Price: $31 to $50

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Hip Kitty Jazz & Fondue Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://www.hipkittyjazz.com
Email: hipkittyjazz@yahoo.com
Phone: (909) 447-6700
Hours of Operation: New years Eve Special:Doors open 8:30, show starts 9pm. Prefixed meals A)$180 include Two $20 admissions,"Dinner for Two" w/Champagne toast. or B)$120 includes two $20 admissions,two salads, Cheese Fondue, Chocolate Fondue and Champagne toast. Tax and 18% gratuity added. Packaged must be purchased by credit card in advance.Tuesday - Thursday: 6:30pm - 2:00am, Friday - Saturday 6:00pm -2:00am New Holiday Season Hours and Specials. Friday and Saturday evenings, the Kitty will now have two dinner shows. The 6pm show will feature one of our talented solo piano players. The perfect environment for a romantic date or catching up with friends over dinner with soft background music as accompaniment. The room is then cleared for our 8pm Dinner show featuring our scheduled headliner.*Friday & Saturday- $5 cover for the band and a $10/hr per person Food minimum required for booth seating. Bottle service available. 21 and over. Dinner Service Stops at Midnight, walk-ins always welcome.
Payment Options: AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Fondue, Comfort Food, Contemporary American
Executive Chef: Christian Morrish
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Fireplace, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Smoking Area, Smoking Area (patio only), Wheelchair Access, Wine
Catering: Please call the Hip Kitty to inquire about holiday parties or special events.
Private Party Contact: Nancy Lopez
Entertainment: Live musical entertainment is provided every night usually starting at 8 pm. Live jazz is our focus, but we mix it up a bit so please check our website for our entertainment calendar. hipkittyjazz.com
Special Events & Promotions: New years Eve Special:Doors open 8:30, show starts 9pm. Prefixed meals A)$180 include Two $20 admissions,"Dinner for Two" w/Champagne toast. or B)$120 includes two $20 admissions,two salads, Cheese Fondue, Chocolate Fondue and Champagne toast. Tax and 18% gratuity added. Packaged must be purchased by credit card or cash in advance. Please leave a valid evening phone number to allow us to call and book your reservations. IF YOU DO NOT GET A CONFIRMATION CALL FROM US, YOU DO WILL NOT HAVE A RESERVATION.

Getting there

Cross Street: Indian Hill Blvd
Parking: Public Lot
Parking Details: There is FREE parking on First Street and in the public parking structure right next door (turn left into parking structure at Oberlin Street).

A word from Hip Kitty Jazz & Fondue

Hip Kitty is a swanky and intimate jazz supper club and lounge located in downtown Claremont’s Village. Located in a renovated 1922 Packing House, the warm and eclectic vintage décor takes you back to an era when jazz was subversive and fondue was all the rage. Hip Kitty is classy but casual and… over 21 only- a great place for a date night or a special celebration. The retro menu features a wide selection of cheese, chocolate, and meat & seafood fondues in addition to our lounge food menu. Live music is featured on our stage 6 nights a week(Fri-Sat two dinner shows). Check out our entertainment calendar and our full menu at www.hipkittyjazz.com. Hip Kitty also has a large outdoor patio with private cabanas and a fire pit. Reservations are for fondue dining only (cocktail and appetizer service is always first come-first serve). The last dinner reservation is at 8 pm, walk-ins thereafter for service until midnight. Fri/Sat-$5cover, $10/hr per person food requirement for booth seating.Continued

Hip Kitty Jazz & Fondue

4.3

75 $31 to $50 restaurant

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Diners' Choice WinnerBest Ambiance
Diners' Choice WinnerGood for Groups
Diners' Choice WinnerLate Night Find

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88 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.6 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

88 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.6 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

special occasion(51)
hot spot(46)
late-night find(45)

good for groups(41)
neighborhood gem(41)
vibrant bar scene(36)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (88)

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Loved it!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/06/2012

2011

Dined on 04/06/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Loved it! A unique little lounge."

Dined on 04/06/2012

2011

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great combination of food,

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/07/2012

2012

Dined on 04/07/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Great combination of food, entertainment, and service. No need to drive to LA or San Diego to find a place that has great live music and interesting cuisine."

Dined on 04/07/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

If you love blues, retro ambience

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/30/2012

2011

Dined on 03/30/2012

2011

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"If you love blues, retro ambience and casual dress, this is the place for you. Enjoy! Great fondue, too!"

Dined on 03/30/2012

2011

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Cool, but too pricey for single mom

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/29/2012

2010

Dined on 03/29/2012

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Would like to see a fondue combo with just fruits and veggies. Plus, we ordered the combos vs a la carte, because the waitress told us it was "the best bargain". It was more than "pricey". It was extremely expensive. Almost $300 for 4 adults. Just 2 combos - shared. This would be a good venue for special occasion. Would not go back for a girls' night or something similar. There are too many great eateries in same building that are fun, have super atmosphere, gorgeous menus, and more reasonable pricing."

Dined on 03/29/2012

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We totally enjoyed our evening...al

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/20/2012

2012

Dined on 03/20/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We totally enjoyed our evening...alot of fun...the different courses (cheese,meats,then chocolate)kept us there a good three hours. Yummy cocktails....but music that night was dj, and a little bit less than we had hoped for. All in all a great night, and would for sure, do it again!"

Dined on 03/20/2012

2012

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Hip Kitty is Hip!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/23/2012

2012

Dined on 03/23/2012

2012

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"I loved the venue so cool! hip vibe but the food is a bit limited. Rumble King rocks!"

Dined on 03/23/2012

2012

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This is a great venue for

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/09/2012

2011

Dined on 03/09/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"This is a great venue for Live Music and Great Food!"

Dined on 03/09/2012

2011

Special Features: late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I always enjoy the Hip Kitty

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/10/2012

2012

Dined on 03/10/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"I always enjoy the Hip Kitty because the live entertainment is never dissapointing."

Dined on 03/10/2012

2012

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We usually go here when Nutty

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/09/2012

2009

Dined on 03/09/2012

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We usually go here when Nutty is playing, and between the fondue, the service and the entertainment it is a fun night out."

Dined on 03/09/2012

2009

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

I came to Hip Kitty intending

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/03/2012

2012

Dined on 03/03/2012

2012

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"I came to Hip Kitty intending to order from the lounge/tableside menu.I also specified this on my reservation.Upon arrival, e were seated in a TINY cocktail table & virtually ignored for at least 15 minutes before going to complain to the hostess.I also mentioned our table size, but she said it was suitable for eating.Once the server finally came over, we ordered drinks & she apologized for the wait.(Supposedly they were short handed)After this, the service improved but it the damage was done. After staying just shy of an hour & a half, we left & went elsewhere to eat. Outside of this experience, the band playing was excellent and the ambiance of this place is amazing. I do believe if you go for the fondue,the experience might be better."