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Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant
Restaurant, Jazz and Blues Venue, and Music Venue$$$$
Downtown West, Minneapolis
"Stop by for the late shows - (Midnight ish)....see legit up and..."(2 Tips)
"Check out late night groups like Viva Brazil."(2 Tips)
"Romantic, eclectic, a good classic!"(3 Tips)
"Voted as Best Late Night Dining by City Pages in 2010."(3 Tips)
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- City PagesDecember 7, 2012Voted Best Jazz Club by City Pages in 2012. Whatever your music tastes may be, you are bound to come across either an old or a new favorite playing at the Dakota on any given night of the week.Upvoted Aug 28
Rachel GutbrodAugust 13, 2013I've never had oysters as phenomenal. And if you are with a group not as fond of oysters as you, the bread that comes with it dipped in the sauce is heavenly.Upvoted Oct 13
OctoberJune 9, 2013Great atmosphere! Great "date" spot. We could actually talk and the music was great. Only Downfall no ranch dressing 😳! The food was great - Salmon Sandwich yummy!
Jiabei ChenSeptember 4, 2013Catch the late show, sit in a romantic booth and order from the late night happy hour menu for the perfect (inexpensive) date
MyungDecember 11, 2013My FAV place to hangout when I'm in the Cities. Great music and food. Love their Belvedere gimlet cocktails:)
Anna Lillian Bowlds-PerkinsJanuary 28, 2022The music is great and the food phenomenal!! One our our favorite venues. You can always guarantee you'll have a great time!!- City PagesFebruary 22, 2011Voted as Best Late Night Dining by City Pages in 2010. Get in before midnight and you can have a nice little feast for less than you’d get for that old Miles Davis album.
- City PagesJuly 19, 2011Voted Best Jazz Club by City Pages in 2011! The club is regarded as one of the premier jazz clubs in the world, and the sound is always first rate.
- City PagesAugust 5, 2014The standard line on the Dakota is that it has the best food of any jazz club in the country. Read more
- Albert MDecember 17, 2014Great place to catch some really good music and nice bite to eat. Romantic, eclectic, a good classic!
Matt DickerDecember 30, 2013Along with Yoshi's in San Francisco, this is one of the two nicest jazz clubs I've ever been to.- City PagesJune 12, 2015The perfect mix of music and great food. The food enhances listening experience, and the music enhances the food. It's the perfect dance! Read more
If you are there for the music, before they seat you, ask if your seats have an unobstructed view of the stage. Many don't and are sold at same price without warning.
Melinda HaneyOctober 9, 2013Went here for my cousin's rehearsal dinner. The food was delicious, but the music was incredible! What an amazing evening.
Their pisco sour is one of my favorite cocktails in town. Bitter blood orange juice and honey peppercorn syrup. Amazing.
Flatbread and spreads are great for a classy app while enjoying jazz and cocktails.
AMINovember 28, 2011Minneapolis! R&B vocalist José James plays the Dakota 12/14/11 at 7 & 9:30pm!! You won't want to miss this one! Give us a shout (@AMIagency) when you check in!
The concerts are wonderful and the prices are really reasonable for the shows
Food is good but a bit overpriced, though the house burger is a good fit! Don’t sit in table 113 if you want to see/hear band well, but most other seat areas are fine.
Mpls.St.Paul MagazineMarch 14, 2011Try the Jalapeno Poppers. These trashy-wonderful bar menu poppers are stuffed with fontina cheese, wrapped in speck ham, and lolling in chipotle cream.
Soul TrainMay 5, 2011Cover for the shows are waived w/ a $20 per person purchase on Foodie Nights. Live music from folks like Les Nubians, Judy Collins and Bobby Lyle.- Gary HartJuly 31, 2011An intimate place for incredible music, food, and drink. Check out late night groups like Viva Brazil.
Nathan StohlmannDecember 23, 2016No bad seats in the house for sound, but sightlines can be iffy from some spots.
Best late-night music in town - for $5 Friday and Saturday come see great local musician - some jazz, some not.
Mariann Justmari Beard-GossDecember 19, 2019Next time I’m going just for the show My Burger got your fries faded!
Wesley StoryJanuary 1, 2011Don't sit on the upper level against the wall directly in front of the stage. Seems counter intuitive but upper level seats on the sides of the stage have better views of the stage.
Get the assortment of smoked fish & the cheese plate!! To die for!!! (cheese plate may not be on the menu but they'll make u one) happy nibbling!!
Expensive, not entirely sure it's worth the price but great concert venue!
David SimmerApril 23, 2011Nachito Herrera playing? Don't sleep. Less $$ than the big names that come through, but consistently amazing on the keys.
- Don't tip on the admission fee that is added onto your food and drink bill.
Patrick DoringDecember 26, 2010Burger with white cheddar was the best burger we have ever had... Top notch
Charles EdgeJanuary 14, 2012Lots of alcohol. If that's not what you're after, keep going. Great steak though!
MPLScoOctober 24, 2010Be sure to hit the Dakota next time Nellie McKay comes through town. You won't be disappointed.
- Scott NelsonDecember 30, 2012Stop by for the late shows - (Midnight ish)....see legit up and comers....
one of the best sounding rooms for a show, bar seats are awesome!
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Live Music Venue and Jazz Club that serves as a restaurant & bar, as well as hosts space to rent for wedding or other special private events
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- Mon–Fri
- 10:00 AM–2:00 AM
- Sun
- Midnight–2:00 AM
(612) 332-1010
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