Entering its third decade, the Dakota has long been a favorite of jazz legends as well as patrons who savor the best of both art forms, the virtuosity of kitchen and bandstand. You can eat in the dining room and enjoy music second-hand from the adjacent club room; but you can also enjoy the music in the intimate club while making selections from either the bar or dining room menu—the best of both worlds. Patrons must note that online reservations through OpenTable apply to the dining room only. For show information and club reservations please call.

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Overall

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

(45 Reviews)

Rating Breakdown 45 reviews

5 stars

(21)

4 stars

(16)

3 stars

(6)

2 stars

(1)

1 star

(1)

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Dakota Reviews List

Review 1 for Dakota

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Nice Mother's Day

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/12/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We had the Mother's Day brunch. The food was fantastic - creative and tasty. The menu didn't offer any choices for children and was expensive for families who needed to feed younger children.

The jazz band was fun and lively.

Overall, a very classy and tasty dining experience."

Dined on 5/12/2013

Special Features: good for groups, romantic, late-night find, special occasion

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Review 2 for Dakota

Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

Super Over-Priced for mediocre food

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/12/2013

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"I decided to take the family there for mothers day since they advertised it as a "New Orleans Jazza and food" special. Well I'm from New Orleans and there was absolutely nothing on the menu that vaguely resembled anything authentic from NOLA. Just because you put a few french words in the food description that doesn't cut it and to add to the disappointment was the outrageous prices it cost $150 for THREE (3) people. And finally the service was slooooow...... I actually had lunch on the patio earlier in the week and the service was even slower I had to get up as to threaten to walk away before someone came with the bill. So based upon my two miserably experiences and >$200 down the drain stay away from Dakota...."

Dined on 5/12/2013

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Review 3 for Dakota

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Food and service were good,

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/28/2013

2006

Dined on 04/28/2013

2006

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Food and service were good, but it was really expensive for what we got. For example, the "chefs cut" was a 10 oz NY strip that was a little overcooked and had a lot of inedible fat. It was $49. Go if you have a show you want to see and the food is good, but not really a destination for the food alone."

Dined on 04/28/2013

2006

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, special occasion, hot spot

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Review 4 for Dakota

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Outstanding

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/13/2013

2008

Dined on 04/13/2013

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The food and service were amazing. The band -- The Increasables was outstanding."

Dined on 04/13/2013

2008

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

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Review 5 for Dakota

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great Lunch, as Usual

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/21/2013

2009

Dined on 03/21/2013

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Outstanding lunch selections, reasonably priced. This is an underutilized lunch spot!"

Dined on 03/21/2013

2009

Special Features: great for lunch

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Review 6 for Dakota

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The food was exquisite, with

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/31/2013

2013

Dined on 03/31/2013

2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"The food was exquisite, with a flair for subtlety. With a wonderful combination of savory, yet delicate sauces, and interesting choice of food groups. The service was wonderful, with a nice touch using a coded coaster to ask for service, and allow yourself a quiet meal without unnecessary interruption. The ambience was perfect, a highly entertaining group was playing and never overpowered the conversation."

Dined on 03/31/2013

2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, hot spot

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Review 7 for Dakota

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Enjoyed the Easter jazz brunch.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/31/2013

2009

Dined on 03/31/2013

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Enjoyed the Easter jazz brunch. Food was outstanding, although rolls or a specialty bread would have been a nice touch with the wild rice omelet. Servers were attentive and efficient, despite the crowd. Member of the party said "Probably the best chicken I've ever had.""

Dined on 03/31/2013

2009

Special Features: great for brunch

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Review 8 for Dakota

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Dakota Jazz Club had us at Hello-

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/23/2013

2011

Dined on 03/23/2013

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We were greeted with So much Kindness and seated at Wonderful Table in the Music Lounge Area- we had reservations for Dinner at 6 pm
And stayed thru the Music Performance.
Our Table was perfectly located to the Stage Show- we even had a 2x5 open floor space to dance!! We opted to try many of the smaller plates and Share with the Table- this way we got to try many flavors and see some of the Most Amazing Food Presentations
A Visual delight before we tasted- ARACINI- DUCK CONFIT - STEAMED MUSSELS-AHI TUNA with the biggest Star Fruit Ever!!
NEMESIS CAKE&CRACKER JACK for desserts.
Pete knew the dishes well and helped us choose a bottle of wine Siena- we enjoyed the wine suggestion
so much in fact, we ordered 4 bottles.WE WILL BE BA"

Dined on 03/23/2013

2011

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

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Review 9 for Dakota

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Perfect place for dinner before

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/15/2013

2009

Dined on 03/15/2013

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Perfect place for dinner before the Orpheum. My duck was superb."

Dined on 03/15/2013

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic

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Review 10 for Dakota

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

New changes to the menu were

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/20/2013

2010

Dined on 03/20/2013

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"New changes to the menu were good. Music during dinner is always a bonus. Lovely evening."

Dined on 03/20/2013

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem

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Review 11 for Dakota

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

OpenTable Diner

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Great business lunch location, with an interesting menu, friendly service and good ambience."

Special Features: great for lunch

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Review 12 for Dakota

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

OpenTable Diner

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The food was very good, especially the dessert! I gave the ambiance a lower score because it looks a little tired and could use some updating."

Special Features: great for outdoor dining

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Review 13 for Dakota

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We have been happy all three

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/09/2013

2011

Dined on 03/09/2013

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We have been happy all three times we have visited. It is a great experience."

Dined on 03/09/2013

2011

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

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Review 14 for Dakota

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Wait staff was slow, seating

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/01/2013

2009

Dined on 03/01/2013

2009

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Poor) 1 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Wait staff was slow, seating was bad."

Dined on 03/01/2013

2009

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Review 15 for Dakota

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

i love the whole jazz club

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/27/2013

2007

Dined on 02/27/2013

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"i love the whole jazz club atmosphere. the performance was great and not too loud like many music/food venues. You can still hear yourself think but enjoy the back drop of great music and an eclectic crowd. The quality of the food was a nice surprise for how reasonably priced it is. And $10 bottles of wine on Tuesdays- icing on the cake."

Dined on 02/27/2013

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, hot spot

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Review 16 for Dakota

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The staff was very fast and

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/22/2013

2011

Dined on 02/22/2013

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The staff was very fast and efficient. I will definately go again. All my special requests were taken care of perfectly."

Dined on 02/22/2013

2011

Special Features: late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

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Review 17 for Dakota

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We had a great time at the

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/09/2013

2013

Dined on 02/09/2013

2013

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We had a great time at the Dakota. The food was good and music and coctails were fantastic.

We arrived on time for our reservation. Our friends were a little late (like maybe 5 minutes)- and had a hard time working with the host to find us - he claimed we were a walk in and they almost didn't make it to our table. We were seated right away, which was great, but my friend was frustrated because the host told her that there was no reservation in my name (there was) and that we must have been "walk in" customers (we were not).

Overall - we had a great experience, after minor delay of seating for the other half of our party arrived."

Dined on 02/09/2013

2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion

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Review 18 for Dakota

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Had table next to stage --

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/09/2013

2010

Dined on 02/09/2013

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Had table next to stage -- listening and up close viewing of one of our favorite bands while noshing on an unexpectedly delicious meal was too perfect. Felt like we were having a George Costanza moment (for any of you who saw that episode you'll know what I mean -- just missing one ingredient that the Dakota can't provide.)"

Dined on 02/09/2013

2010

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion

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Review 19 for Dakota

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The menu and specials are

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/08/2013

2008

Dined on 02/08/2013

2008

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The menu and specials are diverse and the quality is very good. The best part of Dakota is the live entrainment. The waitstaff has experience of providing very good service without being obvious during a gig. The noise level before a show or during a break is tolerable."

Dined on 02/08/2013

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot

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Ratings-Only Reviews for Dakota

Based on the average of (26) ratings-only reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

4 out of 4 recommend this product

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