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Restaurant Reviews for Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant

Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant reservations Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant

1010 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55403

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.

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Price: $30 and under
Parking: Public Lot
Cross Street: 10th Street
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Average Diner Rating
Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 4.0 out of 5 (105 Reviews)
Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.1 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 3.8 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.3 out of 3 (Moderate)
Summary of Special Features

Diners classify this restaurant as:

  • fit for foodies (42)
  • special occasion (40)
  • romantic (30)
  • hot spot (25)
  • late-night find (23)
  • vibrant bar scene (22)
  • good for groups (18)
  • great for lunch (17)
  • neighborhood gem (13)
  • notable wine list (12)
  • great for outdoor dining (3)

Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant Reviews List
Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"We had a great experience at The Dakota for fantastic food and Patty Peterson and Jazz Band for entertainment. It was a great value for the whole experience and we will do it again! Highly recommend for a fantastic evening."

Special Features: late-night find, romantic

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/13/2010
(review submitted 03/15/2010)
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Review 2 for Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"I can't say enough about the Dakota! My wife and I celebrated our 28th anniversary there and the were blown away! the food was phenomenal and Patty Petersen and the T.C. Jammers were top-notch! The server was exceptional, and the atmosphere was charged with excitement! I would make the drive from Brainerd, Minnesota again for this experience! Thank You for an anniversary celebration we will never forget!

Bob Kemper"

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

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/13/2010
(review submitted 03/15/2010)
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Review 3 for Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"This is a good place to have good food and listen to some good music at a good value. The 3 course meal pricing that they have is an excellent value. The only slightly off part of the meal was the very acidic mushrooms paired with a coco rubbed elk loin. Otherwise both my wife and I meals were excellent. A recommended must go. Hint arrive after 7pm and asked to be seated in the show room. There is a cover charge, but the performer was worth the up-charge."

Special Features: good for groups, special occasion

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/13/2010
(review submitted 03/15/2010)
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Review 4 for Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Although the menu is limited, the selections were varied enough for anyone to find a great meal. The wine list provided a great wine. The entertainment was the best...Marcia Ball."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, late-night find, romantic

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/07/2010
(review submitted 03/09/2010)
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Review 5 for Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"The food was very good, though a bit salty. The problem was that the portions were so tiny, neither me or my boyfriend got filled up, even though we ate a lot of the bread, we still had to eat more when we got home. We are not big people and just eat normally."

Special Features: good for groups, late-night find

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/05/2010
(review submitted 03/08/2010)
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Review 6 for Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"My friend and I tried the Restaurant Week Fare. It was an interesting mix of flavors and very good. Stay for the music. It was great!"

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

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/05/2010
(review submitted 03/07/2010)
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Review 7 for Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"The Dakota is a gem in our community. The food and the music are both outstanding. Although a little pricey once you add in the cover charge, it's a great special-occasion evening."

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/05/2010
(review submitted 03/07/2010)
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Review 8 for Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"Fun spot. Service was slow. Be careful where you sit, some nights there is a cover charge in addition to your meal."

Special Features: romantic

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/05/2010
(review submitted 03/06/2010)
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Review 9 for Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"oService was extremely slow........I probably waited a god 15 minutes before someone came to my table. Probably understaffed and not anticipating the business they got???"

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/03/2010
(review submitted 03/05/2010)
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Review 10 for Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"We had a group of 7 do lunch at The Dakota for Restaurant Week. I was pleased to see this restaurant participating - I'd always wanted to try it! The mac nut & warm banana sundae was SO good."

Special Features: good for groups

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/02/2010
(review submitted 03/04/2010)
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Review 11 for Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Was at the Dakota for Restaurant week and my lunch was superb!Service was great--very attentive!"

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/02/2010
(review submitted 03/04/2010)
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Review 12 for Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"The Dakota recently changed its lunch menu and service exepectations (quicker service). The menu items we chose were excellent and service was fast. Very well done."

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/02/2010
(review submitted 03/04/2010)
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Review 13 for Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"The food was very good as was the service. I received a call from the restaurant before arriving asking if we wanted to change our table to the main area where we could see the show for an additional fee. I was tempted but chose not to move because we had plans after dinner. I wish I had moved as the music was fabulous but we could not see the musicians at our table."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, great for lunch, hot spot

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/27/2010
(review submitted 03/01/2010)
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Review 14 for Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"French Fries with Béarnaise sauce was definitely the highlight of my lunch. Service was good, not stellar. I didn't really enjoy my lunch, I had the special chicken cashew wrap, so I would recommend something else. However, I have been to Dakota for the jazz shows and enjoyed myself. Lunch was mediocre."

Food 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/25/2010
(review submitted 02/27/2010)
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Review 15 for Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"We went here for valentines day and the evening was perfect. Besides a pretty rude host on the phone we had no issues. The food was excellent (this is the first time i can say that before it has been mediocre) and the atmosphere is great (live jazz). We will be back!"

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, romantic

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/14/2010
(review submitted 02/25/2010)
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Review 16 for Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"I went to the Dakota for lunch and I was pleasantly surprised. Five star service at a very reasonable price. I am already looking for an excuse to go back for lunch or dinner."

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

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/19/2010
(review submitted 02/22/2010)
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Review 17 for Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"The food was incredible, the service was great, and the entertainment was so much fun. We loved it."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/19/2010
(review submitted 02/22/2010)
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Review 18 for Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant

Overall Rating 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
"The food was great, but it was hard to fully enjoy the music with the constant flow of waitpersons moving in and out between our seating and the stage. In addition, my chair was continually being bumped by the flow of waitpersons and patrons."

Special Features: fit for foodies

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/19/2010
(review submitted 02/21/2010)
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Review 19 for Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant

Overall Rating 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
"The food was great, but it was hard to fully enjoy the music with the constant flow of waitpersons moving in and out between our seating and the stage. In addition, my chair was continually being bumped by the flow of waitpersons and patrons."

Special Features: fit for foodies

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/19/2010
(review submitted 02/21/2010)
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Review 20 for Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"I took my sweetheart there for Valentines Day, having never been there, and we both found it to be a great experience! Great food and entertainment...extremely romantic spot!! Great Find!!"

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

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/13/2010
(review submitted 02/20/2010)
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Review 21 for Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"I very much enjoyed the evening and the degree of professionalism: Dakota Bar & Grill made it clear they knew I and my party were expected, and helped me make a birthday celebrations for a friend into a lovely experience. The sommelier knew his stuff and was helpful: thank you."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/08/2010
(review submitted 02/12/2010)
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Review 22 for Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Great atmosphere and music. Truly a special place."

Special Features: special occasion, hot spot

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/06/2010
(review submitted 02/09/2010)
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Review 23 for Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"After several visits to the Dakota over the years, we were looking forward to a special dinner. It was okay, but fell short on a couple of levels. First, the waitress brought our salads before our appetizer; she forgot to order the ap. OK, that can happen. I had an almost inedible dessert--some sort of banana cream pie with an off taste and a cold, solid banana on top that was terrible.On the plus side, my pasta special was beyond superb with the pasta cooked perfectly and the sauce delicious. My husband's fish cakes were spectacular.Some high points but, of course, we always remember the lows...."

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

Food 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/29/2010
(review submitted 01/31/2010)
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Review 24 for Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"The food was very good, and we enjoyed the more moderate menu choice available. Two members of my party selected from that menu and two used the regular menu. We were seated in the upstairs back room which was very chilly. When we mentioned it to the waiter, he informed us that Target controls the heat or lack thereof for the whole building. We all wore our coats over our shoulders while eating which took away from our enjoyment of the evening. Also, the noise level in this confined space was a bit distracting."

Special Features: special occasion

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/25/2010
(review submitted 01/27/2010)
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Review 25 for Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Excellent food, outstanding service, great music."

Special Features: good for groups

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/15/2010
(review submitted 01/17/2010)
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Review 26 for Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"The cheeseburger were good. However it took about 30 minutes to get our order. People that arrived after us got their food before ours. We had to call our waitress to remind him."

Special Features: good for groups, special occasion, great for lunch

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/12/2010
(review submitted 01/14/2010)
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Review 27 for Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"We had a wonderful evening. Our food was great and our service was superb!"

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

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/29/2009
(review submitted 01/03/2010)
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Review 28 for Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Food and service were great. We were not pleased with the table choice-on the second floor in the corner. We believe it was close to the worst location."

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/19/2009
(review submitted 12/21/2009)
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Review 29 for Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"I remeber the food being supeperb here last time I was there years ago, however, that wasnt the case this time. I went with a group of nine and we all ordered four different entrees the were all ok. It wasnt worth the money... Maybe they got a new chef. Our service wasnt that good either...this happens when their guarenteed a tip I think ( large group) The music was great nontheless."

Food 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/19/2009
(review submitted 12/21/2009)
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Review 30 for Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Dakota is a great spot, but extremely loud if you are in the stage area. If you are looking for great food in a classy setting, without the loud music then I recommend the dining room adjacent to the stage area. A little quiter, but still a great experience!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/19/2009
(review submitted 12/21/2009)
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Review 31 for Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"I went to the Dakota to hear Nachito Herrera and loved him but when I booked the show I was told he would be doing SOME Christmas music. It was pretty mush all Christmas music which was disappointing. I was there to hear a Cuban performer and for a lot of the show it could have been anyone. But he was good, the atmosphere was festive, the food was good and I enjoyed it enough to become a member. The place shouldn't suffer just because I am a scrooge. It isn't cheap - drinks were $8 ea. but again - it is a classy place with lot of overhead - no big shock. I plan on spending a lot of time there - just not a lot of drinking."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, late-night find, hot spot

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/19/2009
(review submitted 12/21/2009)
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Review 32 for Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"I've been a customer for more than 20 years. They keep the menu fresh with creative preparations of familiar entrees. And then there is the jazz...great mix of local, national and international artists presented in an intimate environment."

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

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/16/2009
(review submitted 12/18/2009)
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Review 33 for Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"I've been to the Dakota for business lunches twice within the past couple of weeks. We've had excellent service both times and the food is truly outstanding. Try the Walleye sliders - YUM!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, great for lunch

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/15/2009
(review submitted 12/17/2009)
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Review 34 for Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"Most of the time the food is excellent here. The soup came out cold and had to be sent back... otherwise it was another great experience."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, late-night find

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/14/2009
(review submitted 12/16/2009)
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Review 35 for Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant

Overall Rating 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
"Very disappointing. First of all, the act that night (Allison Scott) was just not Dakota caliber. Other than a few sorta-jazzy (and not ear-splittingly-loud) vocal numbers by just Allison and her synthesizer, the balance of the act consisted of bar-band-caliber covers and some seemingly "original" material designed for the group's clearly frustrated Eddie Van Halen wannabe guitarist to show his lackluster stuff. Yes, we're talking jumping around on the stage like an 80's rocker kind of guitar stuff. Yes, at the Dakota. And my God, was it loud. For 80% of the evening we could not hear the couple across the table from us. Not at all what one would expect at the Dakota. Then there was the food. Mediocre and muddled, not a good night."

Food 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Ambiance 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
Service 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/12/2009
(review submitted 12/15/2009)
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Review 36 for Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"We were there for my wife's birthday. I was looking for a special evening and The Dakota Jazz Club employees were very receptive. I really appreciate a business that works to accommodate their customer's requests. It would have been easy for them to say no nut they didn't and we enjoyed a special birthday night. We will be back in the future!"

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, late-night find, special occasion, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/12/2009
(review submitted 12/14/2009)
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Review 37 for Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"We took our 7 year old daughter along for my birthday and she enjoyed it as much as we did. Her favorite was the noodles and cheese of course - she very much would like to return.

It was a special and memorable evening for both our family and the band. This was a special performance for these aspiring young performers as well."

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/05/2009
(review submitted 12/07/2009)
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Review 38 for Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"We enjoyed the night. Food was good. Booth was cozy. Wait staff excellent."

Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/04/2009
(review submitted 12/07/2009)
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Review 39 for Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"The food is always excellent at Dakota. The service is fantastic - everyone makes you feel very welcome and is extremely knowledgeable about the food."

Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/05/2009
(review submitted 12/07/2009)
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Review 40 for Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"The overall experience was good, but dining wise not one that I would make a point to go to just for dinner. However, for dinner and a show I would probably return. We were sat at an extremely small table on the floor near the stage. The plates were entirely too large for the table-no space at all, and entirely too large for the portions on the plate. The tables by the stage feel more like a cafeteria experience than a nice restaurant experience. We made reservations ahead of time and made clear we weren't attending the show so I'm not clear how we got the table we were seated at."

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/05/2009
(review submitted 12/07/2009)
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Review 41 for Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant

Overall Rating 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
"The service was horrible! 3 hours to eat dinner? That's right: we sat down at 7 PM and finally got out of there at 10 PM.

3 people in our party ordered the "chef's cut." The beef was tough and all three were unhappy.

I would never return to the Dakota and never recommend it to anyone."

Food 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 11/27/2009
(review submitted 12/06/2009)
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Review 42 for Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant

Overall Rating 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
"I took a group of 6 to lunch on Friday and the food was fine - nothing to write about - but the service was AWFUL !! We finally had to beg to get softdrinks which finally came - but the water never arrived and after 2 asks - we gave up. Also, bread arrived after 3 people had finished their meals. The server never said he was sorry and bascially acted like were putting him out. We were really disappointed.
They have never been known for their service - but this was ridiculous."

Food 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 11/20/2009
(review submitted 12/06/2009)
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Review 43 for Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"I went to the Dakota on a Friday night when a live Blues band was playing. This was my second time going to the club. The first time I just stopped in to listen to the music and have a couple drinks. It turned out to be a great time, so that's why I went back. This time I made it a date night, and I made reservations online. Next time I'll call, because I can request seating on the ground level by the band, which I couldn't do online. The services good, my waiter came now and then, so he wouldn't be interupting all the time, but it was a bit hard to get his attention if I when I wanted him. Both mine and my dates 3 course meal was great! Be ready to spend a bit though- $160 for the night, which was about what I expected."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, special occasion

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 11/20/2009
(review submitted 12/04/2009)
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Review 44 for Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant

Overall Rating 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
"Service was really slow. We were trying to have a one hour business lunch but the serve time was so slow we were there for an 1 hour 45 minutes. We waited for a drink order (10 minutes before server initially got to the table, another wait to have our order taken and a final wait before finding the server to get the check. I wouldn't recommend Dakota for lunch anymore."

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 11/20/2009
(review submitted 11/23/2009)
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Review 45 for Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"We hosted a business lunch for 6 here - it was an excellent venue. The food was delicious, the service was great and the noise level was moderate so we could discuss what needed to be covered. The server was great because he knew when to break in for orders, etc. I loved the walleye sliders."

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

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 11/19/2009
(review submitted 11/21/2009)
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant Based on the average of (60) ratings-only reviews
Overall Rating 4.2 out of 5 (Very Good)
Food 4.1 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.3 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.3 out of 3 (Moderate)
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