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Name: Gertrude's Jazz Bar & Restaurant
Address: 76-5699 Alii Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI, United States, 96740
Telephone: (808) 327-5299
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.2

Gertrude's Jazz Bar & Restaurant

4.2

8 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

76-5699 Alii Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

About this restaurant

Hot spot
Great for live music
Great for creative cocktails

The inspiration for Gertrude’s Jazz Bar is Gertrude Stein who is famous for her appreciation of art and conversation in her legendary salon in Paris, circa 1930. We are happy to present to you a collaborative atmosphere when we can all come together for conversation and culture: music, dance, art and food.

A Jazz Musician, Artist and Dancer walk into a bar…
Meet the owners of Gertrude’s Jazz Bar!

Marlina is a dancer and entrepreneur and coordinates the dance events at Gertrudes. You might find her at the hostess station or twirling around on the dance floor.

Greg is a Jazz Musician and coordinates the live music. You may find him on stage or bringing you drinks and Tapas as your server.

Kira is an accomplished painter and woodworker and hosts social artworking events and art dinner at Gertrude's.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Boat Day Brunch on the Bay Wednesday 9:00 am–1:00 pm Dinner Tue, Wed 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(808) 327-5299
Website
http://gertrudesjazzbar.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Chef Deanna Del Mar
Private party facilities
Paris meets San Francisco meets Kailua Kona at Gertrude's Jazz Bar!Let us host your next private party. We can provide musicians, dance hosts, food and drink in the classiest venue in town.

Location
76-5699 Alii Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Neighborhood
Kailua-Kona
Parking details
Street Parking
Entertainment
Gertrude's has been voted as the best live music venue in West Hawaii! It's also the only venue that doesn't allow drum machines, sequencers, loopers etc. You can count on real LIVE musicians playing the music you hear! In order to support this and our musicians a small entertainment cover fee may be added on select nights. See our website (www.gertrudesjazzbar.com) entertainment calendar or FB for info.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wine

Butcher's Block Party$22.00
Antipasto Platter
Luau Tower$14.00
Sweet Potato, Kahlua Pork, Lomi Salmon
Bruschetta$11.00
Pesto, Tomato, Parmigiano Reggiano
South Pacific Dauphine*$12.00
Okinawa Potato, Coconut Tahini
Angels on Horseback*$10.00
Bacon, Medjool Dates, Chevre, Gorgonzola
Avocado Toast$12.00
Local Avocado, Chef's Choice Toppings
Smokey Salmon Paté$12.00
Wild W/baguette
That's A' Meatball!$14.00
Greg's Grandma Piazza's Family Recipe over Fettuccine or Organic Greens

2nd Set

Fresh Seafood Special
Chef's Choice
"Summertime" Salad*$16.00
Organic Greens, Fruit, Root Veg, Walnuts, Lilikoi Vin
Zoot Suit Roots & Fruits*$22.00
Slow Roasted, Seasonal Vegetables, Fruits, Quinoa
Croque Gertrude$14.00
Not Yo-Yo Mama's Grilled Cheese & Ham
The Brat Pack Dog$12.00
All the Fixins
B.B. King Burger$14.00
Bison, Bacon, BBQ on a King's Sweet Bun with Sweet Potato Frites

3rd Set

Who Ate the Last Piece of Marlina's Cheesecake?$9.00
It Wasn't You, Was It?
Jazzy Greg's Dark Chocolate Covered Bacon$9.00
Sweet and Savory
Jazzy Bark Dark Chocolate$14.00
Handmade 72% Dark Chocolate, and It's Good for You!

Desser-Tinis

Coco Chanel Chocolate Martini$11.00
A Clean, Crisp, Elegant Martini Made with Dutch Chocolate Vodka, Clear Creme De Cacao, & a Special Chocolate Garnish Made by Gertrude's Own Chocolatier Jazzy Greg
Picasso Espresso Martini$11.00
Imagine Koloa Coffee Rum, Vodka & Espresso Chilled and Served with a Sugar/Coffee Rim & an Artistic Cream Float
Lemon Merengue$11.00
For All You Lemon Meringue Pie Lovers, This Vodka Dessert Cocktail Will Dance In Your Mouth. Cool and Tart, This Quickly Became a Staff Favorite

Main

Cha Cha Chorizo Mac & Cheese$22.00
Asiago Mexican Cheeses, Cream. This Should Be All We Sell
By The Sea Scallops*$18.00
Wild over Quinoa
Alfredo Astaire*$24.00
Fettuccine, Garlic Shrimp, Parmigiano Reggiano
Lovely Hula Hen$24.00
Cornish, Sweet Potato Mash, Lilikoi Glaze
That's A'More Meatballs!$22.00
More of Grandma Piazza's Veal, Pork & Beef Meatball Over Fettuccine or Organic Greens
A Sole Mio Osso Buco$32.00
Award Winning Veal Shank, Roast Potatoes, Veg
Kona Cafe Ribs$28.00
Award Winning, Cafe Braised Short Ribs
New York, New York Steak*
Steak, Sweet Potato Frites
- 5 oz$28.00
- 10 oz$34.00

House Libations

Gertrude's Tropical Bellini$10.50
A tasty blend of mango & Iilikoi purée, topped with ice cold ltalian Prosecco
Kira Royale$13.00
Kira's favorite drink while living in Geneva. A classic & refreshing cocktail w/ Le Grand Courtage French Sparkling & Briollet Creme de Cassis
Kona Nightingale$9.00
Gertrude's own Moscow Mule made with Tito's Vodka, Cock'n Bull Ginger Beer & fresh squeezed orange & lime
Ginger-Lychee Caipirinha$10.00
A tasty & refreshing cocktail made w/ Brazilian Cachaca, fresh lime, lychees, organic ginger syrup and more. Muddled, shaken & poured over ice
Mambo-Rita$9.50
Served shaken over ice with Tres Agaves Blanco, Cointreau, organic agave syrup & fresh squeezed lime juice. Promises to help your dance moves
Hemingway Whiskey Smash$9.50
Earnest would approve. Buffalo Trace Kentucky Bourbon, fresh mint, lemon & sugar, muddled, shaken over ice
Tango-Tini$11.00
A slightly "naughty" vodka or gin martini dirtied with blue cheese stuffed olives
Bond... James Bond "Vesper" Martini$11.00
The Casino Royale classic. Two parts Boodles Gin, one part Tito's Vodka, a touch of Cocci Americana Vermouth, with a flamed orange zest finish
Master's Mai-Tai$10.50
Our bar Maestra Eileen's homage to the original. Don Q rums, fresh squeezed lime juice, with lots of Aloha, topped with a Whaler's Dark rum float
Sangria de Goya$9.00
A truly refreshing sangria. Made to order with fresh fruits, brandy & orange curacao and your choice of red or white wine
The Green Fairy - La Louche Absinthe Cocktail$9.50
A vehicle for Artistic Transformation and a symbol of free lifestyle, artistic liberty and all that is now-conventional. Licorice flavor

Happy Hour

Tuesday-Thursday, 5-6 PM

Select Tapas and Libations!
- 2 For$12.00

What 8 people are saying

Gertrude's Jazz Bar & Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2

4.2 based on all time ratings

3.7Food
4.1Service
4.3Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Energetic

8 Reviews

JP
JanetP VIP
Richmond133 reviews
1.0
Dined on January 18, 2019
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
We arrived early and the restaurant was just opening. The first thing we were told was that there was going to be entertainment and that we would have to pay extra for it. We ordered and the food arrived before the drinks. I ordered a bottled beer which was poured partially in the glass. As I lifted the glass to drink it, there were FIVE bugs floating in the beer. When I mentioned it to the waitress, she took the beer and brought back a clean (I hope) glass but no mention of reimbursing the lost beer. At that point, not knowing what bugs may have been in our very mediocre food, we requested the bill and left. Not a nice experience!!!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville2 reviews
1.0
Dined on November 19, 2018
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Do NOT order food here. Only go for drinks. The food was the worst I’ve ever had in my life out at a restaurant. The music, view, and service are great though.
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HG
HawaiianG
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on November 18, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The setting was 2nd story, ocean view, open air, and... awesome Turns out that I arrived just before happy hour ended so was coached about small remaining window by my server, Merty (sp?) who, BTW, was excellent the entire evening. I stayed beyond dinner for dancing and music. Casablanca, the live jazz band that was playing was very talented and played a wide selection of music, some with vocals. The price was quite reasonable, and the evening thoroughly enjoyable.
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RobertaM
Hawaii1 review
5.0
Dined on October 1, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Love the music and vibe at Gertrude's Jazz Bar. They offer a variety of music genres, good drinks and food, and a place where friends can gather to have a great evening out!
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JaneneL
Hawaii1 review
4.0
Dined on September 9, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Open air and hot but the music and food was worth it
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Borgs
St. Louis5 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 30, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Gertrude's was the highlight of our stay in Kona. Our concierge recommended a dozen places (not Gertrude's) but my wife's manicurist said we should not miss this local favorite. Fabulous food, great service and fantastic entertainment. We went twice in four days and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves both times. Owners are warm and welcoming. Food is delicious. Angels on horseback appetizer to die for. The seafood was great. But the overall vibe is what makes this place unique. Overlooking the waterfront with sunset backgrounds that no artist could capture. I look forward to our next trip to the Big Island so we can return to Gertrude's for more nights of dancing and dining.
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JamesBigIslandGuide
Hawaii1 review
5.0
Dined on August 26, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The fun art deco/Hawaii atmosphere and Kailua Bay views make it a must visit, but what will keeping you coming back multiple times, whether your visiting the Big Island or live here, is the incredible entertainment night after night, the great food, handcrafted cocktails and amazing team of people that make Gertrude's Jazz Bar. I have heard it time and time again from people that visit us here on the Big Island that they wish they had come to Gertrude's earlier in their trip so that they would have an opportunity to come back for more. I recommend Gertrude's for fun, for a date, for a dance or just straight up entertainment. Some of the best on the Island!
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SherryB
Hawaii3 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 22, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Gertrude's Jazz Bar is a great place--live music, cocktails, different food options--and it's open early! Music daily by 6:30 p.m., and on Sundays, sometimes 2 p.m., sometimes 4 p.m. It is upstairs, looking over Kailua Bay and Hulihe'e Palace. HIGHLY recommended. Good for dancing, too!
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76-5699 Alii Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

Additional information

Neighborhood
Kailua-Kona
Hours of operation
Boat Day Brunch on the Bay Wednesday 9:00 am–1:00 pm Dinner Tue, Wed 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Deanna Del Mar
Entertainment
Gertrude's has been voted as the best live music venue in West Hawaii! It's also the only venue that doesn't allow drum machines, sequencers, loopers etc. You can count on real LIVE musicians playing the music you hear! In order to support this and our musicians a small entertainment cover fee may be added on select nights. See our website (www.gertrudesjazzbar.com) entertainment calendar or FB for info.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wine

Website
http://gertrudesjazzbar.com/
Phone number
(808) 327-5299
Private party facilities
Paris meets San Francisco meets Kailua Kona at Gertrude's Jazz Bar!Let us host your next private party. We can provide musicians, dance hosts, food and drink in the classiest venue in town.

Gertrude's Jazz Bar & Restaurant

About this restaurant

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1st Set

Butcher's Block Party$22.00

Luau Tower$14.00

Bruschetta$11.00

South Pacific Dauphine*$12.00

Angels on Horseback*$10.00

Avocado Toast$12.00

Smokey Salmon Paté$12.00

That's A' Meatball!$14.00

2nd Set

Fresh Seafood Special

"Summertime" Salad*$16.00

Zoot Suit Roots & Fruits*$22.00

Croque Gertrude$14.00

The Brat Pack Dog$12.00

B.B. King Burger$14.00

3rd Set

Who Ate the Last Piece of Marlina's Cheesecake?$9.00

Jazzy Greg's Dark Chocolate Covered Bacon$9.00

Jazzy Bark Dark Chocolate$14.00

Desser-Tinis

Coco Chanel Chocolate Martini$11.00

Picasso Espresso Martini$11.00

Lemon Merengue$11.00

Main

Cha Cha Chorizo Mac & Cheese$22.00

By The Sea Scallops*$18.00

Alfredo Astaire*$24.00

Lovely Hula Hen$24.00

That's A'More Meatballs!$22.00

A Sole Mio Osso Buco$32.00

Kona Cafe Ribs$28.00

New York, New York Steak*

House Libations

Gertrude's Tropical Bellini$10.50

Kira Royale$13.00

Kona Nightingale$9.00

Ginger-Lychee Caipirinha$10.00

Mambo-Rita$9.50

Hemingway Whiskey Smash$9.50

Tango-Tini$11.00

Bond... James Bond "Vesper" Martini$11.00

Master's Mai-Tai$10.50

Sangria de Goya$9.00

The Green Fairy - La Louche Absinthe Cocktail$9.50

Happy Hour

Select Tapas and Libations!

Overall ratings and reviews

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