Empire State Jazz Cafe

Empire State Jazz Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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1. RC

   RonC

   Houston1 review

   1.0

   Dined on March 26, 2023

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 1

   Didn't eat, had already dined earlier. Was there just for the show, expected something a little more upscaled.
   

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   SharE

   Detroit4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 25, 2023

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The jazz musicians were excellent. The show was called Sax In The City and four different saxophone players with keyboards and drums provided a great jazz musical experience. For food we had firecracker shrimp, boudin balls and shrimp & crawfish etouffee which was good. We enjoyed the evening. The venue is in a strip mall, wasn’t quite sure what to expect but it was cozy.
   

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   QuincyW

   Houston1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 19, 2023

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything about the venue was great. It was small & intimate which made it the perfect setting for a jazz spot. I definitely enjoyed myself & plan to go again.
   

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   Shell

   Houston2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 18, 2023

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   First things first, couldn’t find entrance, person at restaurant was rude. But the wait staff was friendly and excellent.
   

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5. JR

   JackquelineR

   Houston1 review

   4.0

   Dined on March 4, 2023

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   It was an amazing experience so good I came back the next night. I will come again. Only negative all food on the menu was not available and the kitchen needs better preparation especially with knowing you were having a packed house.
   

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6. TC

   TCCC VIP

   Houston19 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 26, 2023

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food and drinks were so delicious! It should be a crime for food to be that good!
   

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Austin3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 12, 2023

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great intimate venue. Great energy. Friendly staff. Owner is very personable and music was great!
   

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8. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Houston4 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on February 11, 2023

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Enjoyed date night
   

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9. KR

   KahliR

   Houston1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 5, 2023

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Nice quaint place for a live music experience! It was a nice relaxing evening would definitely check it out again.
   

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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Houston2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2

    I'm sorry, but I will not recommend this place to anyone. The only thing I really enjoyed was the guest Jazz performers. We paid $25 to reserve for the Jazz performers. The menu looked nice. It was very pricey, though. For the quality of the food.... those prices should have been more humble. We ordered a chicken tender and a fried shrimp appetizers. We were unimpressed. We ordered the catfish platter entree and the catfish and shrimp platter entree.. catfish platter was $20, and the catfish and shrimp platter was a whopping $28. I expected more for what we got and/or better quality and taste. When I tell you, that was the worst seafood platter I ever had in my life. And I'm from New Orleans, so I know good and flavorful food. The service was okay. Don't go in expecting top-tier service like you would get at The Warwick. We spent over $80 on the overpriced food, and it was just 2 of us. On top of that, they added an automatic 20% gratuity.... which wasn't deserved. Also, note that they charge $4 for a bottle of Ozarka spring water..16.9 Oz. Smh. So if you do decide to try this place out. Eat somewhere else first and just go to enjoy the show. They also need to work on being welcoming and giving better customer service. We are still in disbelief in how disappointing this place was. I'm sharing a pic of my $28 catfish and shrimp platter. My sister takes pics of her food, for content, everywhere we go..... not this time. I decided to take a pic to post a review.
    

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