Blue Note

$$$

4.2(5,159)

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Location & Hours

Address

131 W 3rd St
New York, New York 10012
United States

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Hours

Open • Closes Thursday at 12:00 AM

Monday6:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Tuesday6:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Wednesday6:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Thursday6:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Friday6:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Saturday6:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Sunday11:00 AM - 12:00 AM

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Contact Information

(212) 475-8592

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About Blue Note

Legendary jazz musicians take the stage at this intimate club that also serves American eats.

Price range: expensive

Google-sourced data last fetched on June 17, 2025.

4.2/5

Based on 5,159 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Kristina Zhegunova

in the last week

I had always dreamed of experiencing live jazz in New York — and here’s a club that’s been hosting these nights for almost 50 years. But don’t expect a Great Gatsby vibe. The crowd is casual — T-shir...

Kris T

2 weeks ago

Starting with the positive, the band was nice. The waitress was literally throwing our order on the table and seemed very annoyed by her job. Cocktails were something we wish we didn’t order. Food see...

Takyashilah S

3 months ago

The Blue Note is a New York City staple, always packed to the brim with music lovers. There’s a $20 minimum per person for seated guests, but that’s easy to meet since most menu items hover around tha...

Krina Soi

a month ago

We had tickets for the world famous gospel choir. The show was amazing! The drinks and food are a little bit overpriced, with a minimum of 20$ per person, even if you have tickets. The drinks were goo...

Catherine Taft

a month ago

I love this place from the bottom of my heart. I was a regular for the 15 years I lived in NYC and now I live in Philly but I still take the train up to go to shows here (only 90 min away believe it o...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

The overall dining experience is generally positive, with many praising the music and atmosphere, although some find the experience transactional and the space cramped. The music is the main draw, often overshadowing other aspects.

Customer Favorites

The reviews mention that the experience of attending the gospel choir and jazz performances are customer favorites. There were no other specific dishes or menu items mentioned as favorites.

Atmosphere & Service

The atmosphere is described as casual, energetic, and intimate, but often crowded. Service is a mixed bag, with some praising the staff's friendliness and efficiency, while others find them pushy and inattentive.

Value & Quality

The food quality receives mixed reviews, with some considering it good and others describing it as cheap or not worth mentioning; drinks are sometimes viewed as overpriced. There is a minimum spending requirement of $20 per person.

Areas for Improvement

Areas for improvement include the perceived transactional nature of the service and potentially improving the quality of the food and drinks offered. Some find the tight seating arrangements and constant upselling disruptive.

Recent Trends

Recent experiences highlight concerns about service attentiveness and food quality, with some finding the staff pushy and the food underwhelming, suggesting a potential decline in these areas.