Dine-in
Yes
BLU Jazz in Akron
Categories
Location on the map
Akron, Summit County, Ohio, US
Service options
Delivery
No
Takeaway
No
Health and safety
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Highlights
Fast service
Yes
Great beer selection
Yes
Great cocktails
Yes
Great wine list
Yes
Live music
Yes
Live performances
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible lift
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Offerings
Alcohol
Yes
Beer
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Food at bar
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Wine
Yes
Dining options
Seating
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Upmarket
Yes
Crowd
Groups
Yes
Tourists
Yes
Payments
Debit cards
Yes
NFC mobile payments
Yes
Credit cards
Yes
Phone: +1 330-252-1190
Site: https://www.blujazzakron.com/
Site: https://www.blujazzakron.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:Closed
- Tuesday:Closed
- Wednesday:Closed
- Thursday:7PM–12AM
- Friday:7PM–12AM
- Saturday:7PM–12AM
- Sunday:Closed
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Comments (199)
Blu isnt just a color. Its a state of being.Every time I return to Akron I make a point to attend a show at this one of a kind jazz club. Tony has cultivated a unique, classy, genuine experience in this city with a small-town feel. The artists this club draws never fail to wow and inspire their audience, and the service is always accommodating, attentive, and friendly. This is a place to take an old friend and catch up. A place to share a mindful night with your partner. A place to discover and treat yourself.Blu plate has a good assortment of dishes to satisfy the palate, and the bar has a wide variety of brews and local cocktail concoctions. I truly could not insist more that you do yourself a favor and spend an evening enjoying the sounds and sights at the best venue Akron, or almost anywhere, has to offer. Cheers!
Blu Jazz is a great place to listen to live music. Its cozy and quaint.
Adding Blu Plate to the mix was an awesome addition. The food is unique and tasty! Drinks are on point always! My favorite place to go in Ohio.
Great food and atmosphere. Really enjoyed the band tonight. There is valet parking and the staff was very friendly.
Great club! Intimate setting, great acoustics. Couple seats in back with limited visibility to left third of the stage but easy to move around and find the view you want.
Went for a jazz show. Sat in the back could hear and see fine. Would go again.
DANIEL WEATHERSPOONOne of the best events I have attended. Thank you for an awesome evening . Please come back.
Amazing venue with all kinds of jazz music and the place is welcoming and cozy! Cocktails are loaded! :) love it!
I appreciated the COVID safety measures taken to help individuals be safe while listening to great jazz.
A great jazz club in the heart of Akron. The food and drink are excellent. But more importantly, they have a great sounding room with world class musicians.
This place books GREAT shows! I have been here several times and have had a good experience every time. The owner was very thoughtful and helpful even when the place was packed for holiday shows. I would highly recommend BLU and will be returning for quite a few shows in the near future! They also happen to host the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra often, which is an amazing opportunity!
Super cool place with great music. Highly recommend
1st Jazz venue I been to, very nice will be going back
Attended a Nick Puin concert here, and it was a great experience! I had never heard of him before, but they were all very talented and entertaining. Very comfortable venue to catch a show as well. We did not have any food, but the surrounding tables got food that looked delicious! Drinks were mixed well, and the service was excellent. We will be back!
Terrific club. Intimate but not too small. Great blues open mic night on Tuesdays. The staff is friendly and welcoming. The food is very good as well. I have never been there on a weekend. My perspective is based on weekday evenings. Im led to understand that the restaurant is busy on weekends, as to be expected.
My husband and I attended the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra concert here on Feb 16 and had a wonderful time! The staff were friendly and attentive, the music was incredible, and the food was delicious. Overall, we were very happy with our experience. Excited to come back again soon! My one tip is to show up 30-40 minutes before a show to get a good seat!
Very cool jazz bar with good cocktails and wine
The talent, the atmosphere, the price, the menu, everything is really fantastic. I do however, wish the seats were more comfortable (youre there for several hours, and theyre wooden chairs). Other than this, I have no other complaints.
My husband and I just visited here for the first time tonight and had a fabulous time! The music was superb (we heard the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra)! Our food was okay, my husband ordered the BLU Philly Special and said it was decent, but not very flavorful. I had the Beets & Berries salad, and while the blackberry balsamic vinaigrette was delicious, I found out that I dont like beets at all and the majority of my blackberries were tasteless. We really enjoyed our overall experience with the music, the atmosphere was really fun, but we will probably order different food if we go again!
We stopped here randomly Friday to celebrate Russells birthday. The menu was limited but the food was AMAZING! We had the filet and the tuna. Our waiter Cody was excellent AND fun. With a bottle of wine the bill was $90.. Oh I almost forgot the piano player and the live jazz and blues downstairs. We had fun!
The club is nice . Ive gone there for several different jazz concerts.The dining has room for improvement each time not enough waiters/servers so you know what that equals . The food once you finally get it..not that great.I blame the management for the issues ..thats my opinion.Could be a top notch experience with the right person in charge .
I went to this place because my sister n law had a birthday party on Saturday. We were reserved for 6pm. All the guests arrived. Our waitress did not ask everyone for their drinks. She only offered cocktails. They gave us several orders of bread that were just heated in the microwave and horrible tasting. Our food was finally received at 7:45pm. I had the Frenchman po boy and It was very good. The fries were yummy but had a little too much salt. After we ate, it was a whole hour before we finally received our checks. Food was good, service was horrible
Authentic Mexican hole in the wall place. Great food and great place! You order and pay right when you walk through the doors. Then you can either sit down at a table to have them bring the food to you or you can take it to go. Will definitely come back. Feels like a little piece of California in Ohio. Makes me less homesick.
Great little place. The back entrance and multiple steps down into the basement makes it feel like a speak easy. The small plates were great, and service was excellent. There is a cover charge for the band (around $20), but the prices on food and drinks were pretty cheap, so all in it was about average. Id go back.
Great venue. Julian Vaughn and the band had a great show. I feel like they might have over sold the number of tickets for the night as I noticed people having to sit in rather odd spots. Some of them probably werent able to see the show.
Awesome venue. One of the hidden gems of Akron. Has the feel of a speakeasy as it is located below ground level. Easy parking in the deck next door. Brings in both local and national talent to entertain. Amazing bourbon selection. Great for a date night, to take a client, or just an evening of jazz
The best club in Akron. Classy, swanky and stylish. The drinks deliver and the food is great. And the music 🎶 oh my!! Great live acts up close and personal.Try the house salad,you wont go wrong. My favorite social/libation spot in the City.
Had a spectacular time at BLU Jazz last night. Atmosphere, food and staff were exceptional. The Apple Begnits are a must try. Capped off the evening listening to the James Emmett Band who were fabulous. We will definitely be back. This place is a real treasure
Blu Jazz is a great venue for shows with some really good bands coming through. Last time I went, the place was packed with a sold out show and the owner himself saw to it that we were treated very well and accommodated, going above and beyond what I would have expected. I will definitely be back.
Great basement jazz club with an excellent restaurant upstairs. I didnt go 5 stars because our waiter forgot my side dish, and we had tickets for the downstairs performance, so even after asking, I never got it. He was spaced out and forgot something for each person at our table. Disappointing service for a fine dining establishment
Blu jazz is a spectacular place. I havent dined in the dining room yet, but the jazz lounge downstairs is fantastic. The kitchen does serve food there, and their menu always has a lovely selection. The specialty cocktails are great, and the jazz itself is beautiful. I would highly recommend visiting if you enjoy jazz.
Great experience it was our first time coming! Food was great and the drinks were great! But we had poor service our waitress was very forgetful she didnt check on us often she even accidentally charged us for another party it was fixed thankfully. I liked it I hope my partner will give them another chance!
Top notch, world class entertainment in Akron, Ohio. Really cool intimate club type venue for entertainment. Great selection of spirits and wine. Watch the schedule because there are some really great acts that appear at this venue that you really would not expect to come to our town. There is a really cool vibe here! You must visit this club!
This is a small, intimate venue; you can be seated in front of the stage.The menu is currently in flux as there is a change in the kitchen but the food is fabulous!We are constant patrons
I go to BLU Jazz+ for swing dancing occasionally. I love the atmosphere of the club and the bands they book are amazing! Service is pretty good. Only downside is the food menu is very limited and pricey.
This is a beautiful venue with great acoustics and superb musicians making this one of the best places to hear live music that you will find. It is worth taking the trip from Cleveland to Akron on a regular basis. Excellent food and drink. It is a place you can take that special person, whether for business or pleasure.
This little gem is in the basement behind BluPlate. You can access it through the restaurant as well. They have a nice bar with some fancy and pricey cocktails that are delicious. Worth every penny. But they also have a few draft beers and full bar, so no worries. The music is why you are there, and the variety of jazz will swing from one end to the other. Their website does a great job of painting a picture of who you will be seeing. Go solo, with a date (I like the little round tables against the wall/bench for some coziness), with friends, or even parents!
This review is a bit of challenge because the music was perfect food was tasty BUT Jess our server was horrible. This is my first time here and Jessica F left a bad impression on me. I was a server/bartender for 15 years so when I say horrible I have taken into consideration her section size, people per table and the influx of business. Jess never checked on us, when we needed anything we had to flag her down and then she took an exorbitant amount of time bringing it. Fries were cold by the time ketchup came, food was cold by the time my sauce came and she never asked of I would like another drink because she never checked on us. Im not sure if her section is too big or she just is horrible. I will return for the entertainment but if Jessica is working I am steering clear and you should too.
Fantastic....always nice to be around friends and hear some good live music
As we stepped in this place, it was empty on Saturday night which I found odd. We went downstairs for a supposedly live jazz performance. As soon as we sat down on the table the music stopped for an hour break. Forgot to mention that we paid $20 a head. Super dark and cold down there. I felt I am taking a ride on a Grayhound bus, so cold. We asked for draft beer, the server couldnt explain exactly what they have and brought a handwritten piece of paper with the beers they have. What a wast of time this place was
This place is amazing. I have only been about 5 times but everytime I go have an amazing time. The owner is such an amazing guy to talk with, and the music really makes this place amazing. If you love jazz and good food this a great place to go on a weekend night.
Love it. Awesome place to to see live jazz. Went to see the Firestone High School Jazz band perform there. Great space with good sound. The food is excellent. If your in to jazz I highly recommend.
Love Blu Jazz, great spot for good music and atmosphere. Saturday night was a different story. We came for a birthday celebration and arrived early, placed our dinner orders early (before most patrons had even arrived). Our waitress was good and attentive, our drinks came as ordered. But after waiting almost an hour and 1/2 only some of our appetizers arrived along with an apology that they were out of stuffed peppers. After waiting another hour, and watching other patrons getting served, we approached the manager and asked what was going on. He explained he was aware, we would be compensated for our wait, and the food would be fresh and hot. Some was, some wasnt, some was not edible; plus at that time there was still another appetizer missing that we were told they were out of that late in the game. We appreciated the manager, Collins, effort to make our night right, and hopefully it was one-time experience. My family frequents Blu Jazz and hopefully this experience wont stop them. Maybe a larger food staff and more food supplies in stock might be an answer. I hope our next visit will be better.
With a brilliant owner and manager, BLU is bringing local, national and international jazz talents to Akron. One performance at a time, BLU is taking Akrons night & culture scene to the next level. As with all music venues, you must know exactly the type of music you like, once you learn that, you will be able to choose from a variety of events and ensure that you are listening to something you like.We have always received excellent service at the bar and at our tables. Expect an excellent drink, if for some reason its not, let them know and theyll take care of you. A must stop for locals and tourists alike.
The service was fast and the staff was super friendly. I do regret not getting food while I was there, it looked phenomenal. Maureen Choi Quartet was hands down one of the best and intense performances Ive seen. Its music that moves your soul.
My husband and I had a night together away from our children. From all the places in Akron, we have choose to enjoy our time at BLU Jazz. The stairs down to the club were kind of trashy, but inside of the club was clean and quite trendy. There was a nice band playing from New York. We were having a romantic time together. First, some kind of woman who was sitting behind us, threw a napkin at my husband and told him to get quiet. We were just sitting whispering to each other quietly and having a good time together. Then, the manager came up and ask us to leave, because, apparently, we were disturbing the show! We were sitting in a front row and were well aware of our presence and surroundings. We have done nothing inappropriate other then being affectionate to each other in a settle manner. At the door, we asked the manager what was wrong in our behavior, but nothing from what he said made sense, was objective or true. Usually, if you unaware of disturbing the peace, they should give a warning or something, or ask you to tone done, but do not kick you out without even talking!We are very well respected people in our circles, and try to go only to upscale places. Here, we paid $70 for 2 ticket to watch a nice but an average performance, and, eventually, for being kicked out for doing what the people suppose to do when they are together and love each other. We never figured out what we did so wrong.Please be aware, this is not a place for some people who are looking for a higher end venue to spend a romantic touchy-feely time together. You will be removed without a warning.
One of the top places to go for great jazz in Akron. Ran by great people. We come up from Pittsburgh just to hear and have fun with great fans of good jazz !😎💯👀👂👍👍👍 the owner is very friendly and loves to bring great jazz to Akron and the people! #1
The best place to hear jazz in Akron, Ohio! Awesome staff, awesome drinks, awesome food, and incredible music, a lot of which is local but world class, but they also feature touring jazz musicians, and other special events. If you havent been to BLU Jazz, try it soon and often!
The meals were not as described on the menu. They were also very expensive and completely bland. One of us ordered the apple fritter (I think... Something with apples) and there was not one single apple in it. I can only hope they were working out the pains of being a new restaurant. It would take a lot though for me to try it again.
Very nice experiance love the decor. Food was good and reasonably priced. Getting to jazz club was a little confusing as its down stairs so for first timers we finally asked.
Entertainment wonderful...Wait staff personable...Quality of food, could use some tweaking... Overall I thoroughly enjoyed myself, but do not know if I would order dinner again. Please fix....I would love to see this place prosper. Thank you
What a great atmosphere the staff is like a family
Latin night- The music was lacking. Overplayed 5and 6year old songs, no mixing/cutting/overlay, no interactive track engineering. Too little dance instruction, to put it nicely. So the atmosphere was uninspired. Beautiful place, just stuck in its potential
Food is good, could use tweaking perhaps because the kitchen was slow. Serrvice was poor. The staff walked around like zombies, rarely acknowledging guests. The bread was awful, I agree with another reviewer, but it took a long time for the food to come out so we ate some anyway.
As a musician, BLU Jazz+ is the type of place that is our life blood...but theres something very special about this particular jazz club and I look forward to performing there again with my guys, Urban Jazz Coalition!!
Local gem with the best jazz, blues, Latin, and swing music in the city. Pleasant atmosphere with delicious food and a terrific drink menu. Perfect setting for a date night out or fun with your friends.
A basement jazz club that definitely has the cool vibe working in its favor. Every time I go, I get a different specialty cocktail and all of them have been great. The food menu is limited and comes from the restaurant upstairs, but who goes to a jazz club for the food menu?They have really had some great musicians pass through the place. I especially like to go to Blu Jazz when its a jazz band that plays music that can be danced to...such a treat. The dance floor is small. It would be nice if Blu Jazz would remove the tables and chairs from the dance floor when they are expecting a larger number of dancers to attend for the evening.
I shared the most amazing jazz experience with Blu Jazz. For an amazingly low price. I ate, drank and partied for a fraction of what I normally pay when I go out in my home town. Awesome night with jazz musicians Phil and Adam!
Great people here.. You get a sence of Welcome to our establishment... enjoy the music and make yourself at home. I was raised on Blues and Jazz. Thank the music Gods there is a place for that in Akron Ohio!.. I recommend this sweet lil joint to all my friends and family.. ❤❤❤
Very Nice Club... Smooth Jazz and Great Drinks. I went there on Mothers Day, Sunday May 13th and the restaurant was closed... it was a little confusing where the jazz club entrance was located??? Google Maps shows 47 East Market but thats not it.. Go around the corner to the Parking Garage on North Main St. youll see a Blu Sign and the entrance to the Club. Really cool how its hidden and tucked away like a speakeasy. A sign would be helpful on the front of the restaurant. Someone mentioned a Blu Line to follow; I didnt see a line? I hope they bring back Emmet Cohen Trio, they were very entertaining.
Where is 3 Point? Julie we miss you! Im not at all impressed. Menu is overpriced. Crawfish Beignets were not what we thought they were going to be. Rems like everything we love has went downhill. Dirty martini was on point though. Customer service can be upgraded. Owner was clear, we were not on his radar.
Great underground (literally) club with wonderful live performances. Definitely a bit expensive, but well worth it. Been there a few times, and its one of the coolest places in Akron.
By all means this place was nothing less than fabulous I was able to meet one of...if not...the pioneer of the Blu Plate Tony.... And he was a gentleman in every sense of the word. Tony thank you for your hospitality
Intimate venue for live jazz. Drinks are quite strong and the acoustics are amazing. This is one place every music lover should visit.
Food was fine, but waitress was non existent. Worst service Ive ever had. Seriously waited 30 minutes for a check and wasnt for lack of trying to get one. Attentive waiter and this wouldve been a 4 or 5.
One of the best jazz venues Ive visited. Venue is beautiful, staff is incredible and food and drink is awesome. They have set the bar in live entertainment.
Its been rated one of the top 5 Jazz clubs in the world. Ive seen great performances here. EXCELLENT SERVICE! Good Good! I heart this place!
Strolled in on a warm Saturday evening. Wonderful live music, great staff, great drinks at a reasonable price. Worth every penny and worth every star.
What an experience with great musicians, good food and bargain cost. Same groups elsewhere would be double for one session. Here you can stay for two sessions. Great milleau...free parking.
Arrived for dinner at 6:30, server advised show startedat 7. That was just not true. Lower level atmosohere okay, but there was a major screw up in the kitchen, all service late
I love this place. If youre into Jazz and in the Akron area, this is the place for you. Great music, great drinks and great atmosphere. We will definitely be back for more!
Very classy Jazzy atmosphere even while customers were cheering for the Cavs game will go back for a show I know Walter Beasley supposed to be there but those tickets are sold out but will go back in the future for the right artist
Simply the best entertainment and food in all of Ohio!Had the seafood boil last night and it took me to the French quarter!!!!The Thursday night jam session left me with tired legs from foot tapping!
My wife and I live in pennsylvania we went to akron to checkout Marcus Anderson. We had an amazing time. I had the shrimp and grits and my wife had the fish tacos food was on point or waiter Mike did a great job handling all of his tables. Mike needs a raise lil. The show was awesome Marcus Anderson put on a great show and to and James Orr from pieces of a dream simply amazing. I would recommend blujazz+ to everyone if you ever get to akron ohio make this spot a place to visit while you are there. Great great blujazz+ we will be back
Thank you BLU staff for an awesome night. Ducked in for a show and ended up staying for the DJ afterwords. DJ was a little overwhelming but the jazz swung and the drinks were delicious.
I dont go out much, but when I do, its to Blu Jazz. Great live music, local and international acts. And the the service is friendly and on point! What a jewel in Akron, its my favorite place.
Beautiful atmosphere, friendly staff and great music Tuesday open mic blues jam. The house band was very entertaining!!!
Every time time I go I have a great experience. The food is fast and they have a great wine selection. The music is always great and wonderful friendly staff.
Had a great evening enjoy blues on a Tuesday. 😉
Very good addition to the Blu Jazz. Quick service so we could make the show. Unique menu for Akron. A little taste of the South. Highly recommended.
Had an awesome night. Saw Matt Marshak who was great. Food was very good, super atmosphere. Will definitely be back.
Love, Love, Love this place! Truly changed my perspective on Jazz especially live jazz. If your looking for a nice place to relax with good food and an awesome atmosphere this is the place!
Well appointed. The atmosphere/vibe in the place is wonderful and welcoming. The food and drinks were good. The entertainment was fantastic!!!
This is the best club in akron! The staff is excellent, management is great! The food is awesome thanks to Chef Lee and the atmosphere is the best!! Keep up the good work!!
Been here several times on the stage and off. Its a very lovely venue, everything is perfect! Very great experience overall.
Great music and good food. Staff is great. If you like all of the above this is the place to be.
The music was amazing we had a huge streak dinner for two and chocolate cake with ice cream it was good well definitely will be back
Great atmosphere and drinks. Dont come expecting dinner until they figure out a new kitchen - the old one had a fire and closed.
Great dinner and reasonably priced. We ate here on a weeknight do no live entertainment, but plan to return on weekend next visit.
Had a wonderful experience this past Saturday.... I ordered the Ahi Tuna Salad and it was excellent. Awesome wine list and service
Atmosphere was great. The entertainment was primo! I would drive the distance again and bring someone else with me.
Absolutely amazing cocktails! Wonderful music. A must go to to enjoy the night.
Big city feel in the heart of Downtown Akron. Food is good, short on portion size. Great jazz artist.
Great atmosphere, music was top notch, and the drinks were top shelf. What else could you ask for.
Fast, friendly service...good prices. My daughter had a great time for her birthday...the environment was classy and low key with great music!
Great jazz. Excellent atmosphereReasonable prices. Music was just a bit too loud.
Been there a few times... Took my son who is 13, he wants to perform on stage there so bad now lol. Curious how the jam sessions are, if he can do them too.
Great music, great people
Excellent place! Food, drink & entertainment!
Music was on point, Heather u did an awesome job!! Food could of been a lil hotter, company couldnt have been better.
What a hidden gem in akron. A wonderful venue to drink, dance and listen to jazz music. The drinks seemed a little expensive, but they were mixed well and worth the price.
Great place to catch a live concert cheap. Definitely check it out when the Acid Cats play there!
Very nice, great service and music
Awesome first time experience, the steak was amazing! Thank you Collin for the amazing service! See you guys again soon.
Great atmosphere amazing food and some of the best live music youll ever find
Great food. I had crawfish salad for lunch. We had a great evening reception fo over 100 people and everything went oerfect
Live music and southern-inspired food with craft cocktails and great atmosphere. Great place to take a date.
Perfect atmosphere, really good food and fantastic Nina Simone Show!
Great live music venue.
Great atmosphere, great music, friendly wait staff. Will definitely be making this a frequent stop.
Great music venue. Food was good, not great, but better than most places.
Very very nice. Music was great along with atmosphere. Had a great time
Quality jazz and ambience, solid drink menu, slightly pricey but well worth it.
Absolutely beautiful spot for an evening. Fun atmosphere and great live music!
Excellent band Funkyard X they have a horn section that is out of this world. And the food is good as well
Best place for Jazz in Akron, the owner is a nice man, but he needs to use a few new lines in his welcome speech.
Great live music and drinks all around! Awesome environment!
The atmosphere, service was all great Marcus Anderson is great entertainer I had the best time
Great entertainment and great crowd. Service was a little slow but the concert was sold out.
Fantastic atmosphere 4 live music also food & service was outstanding
Wonderful time & event (Mens Fashion show) The owner greeted us with friendly conversation & wasnt bad on the eyes😁
Drinks....music and cheese/fruit tray were excellent. Come early...stay late 11:00.
Nice jazz club with excellent food and live entertainment. Very nice atmosphere.
If you havent tried the food from the adjacent restaurant Blue Plate youre missing something! Best Creole in Northern Ohio!
It was great! Food was good, the service was good. The music was outstanding!!
Loved it goin this Sunday little disappointed on my food but good music and drinks
Great jazz. Free piano jazz on Wednesday evenings. Cocktails are expensive by Akron standards.
I was there last night and loved it. I like the atmosphere and loved the customer service 😊😊😊😊
Just ok.Jazz band there the particular night we were there was just ok. But chillPlace for a drink
Best jazz club Ive ever been to. The place feels like it came straight from New York.
Excellent as always, food is always well prepared and served well! Entertainment was awesome!!!
I loved the BluJazz and Hubbs Grove were awesome. The staff workers were friendly and very efficient.
Great place had a great time. Definitely will come back next time i am in town
Great entrainment. Food is excellent. Perfect place for our Anniversary.
Had the best night with the love of my life!!! And we got a pic with Julian Vaughn!!!
Great music, great chill relaxed place, good food, good drinks.
Just awesome! Beautiful interior. Great food. Amazing service.
Blu never disappoints. Amazing service. Amazing food. As always.
Amazing everything about this place was just amazing the musics the food the drinks the people 🍹🍸🥂🍻🍶💗💗💗💗💗💗
Classy, great service , Best wishs Charlotte Pennington Akron Womans City Club.. Event Coordinator
Great time music was fantastic food was good. Id got back anytime Im in Akron.
Incredible atmosphere and great food. I love the Blu plate!
Love this place. Best music in town and best food in town!
The best live music in Akron. They consistently book amazing groups here.
AAA. Best jazz club in Akron! Excellent sound balance, great ambiance, wonderful venue!
Great atmosphere with tasty food and awesome entertainment.
Great food, excellent service, awesome entertainment!
Candle lit dinner and bar with good shows. Can be pricey, but usually worth it.
Wonderful place for jazz,good food,Maria Jacobs singing.Great place to enjoy jazz.
Marissa Coleman of The Cabaret Project was spectacular in STORM on December 28, 2019.
Great club for an intimate jazz setting, food preparation is high quality!
From youngstown ohio i love this bar me n my work buddy n family come here love it drinks are worth it
I first came to see Dan Wilson record his new album, and the service and prices were so good, I came back to see Possibilities, and plan on coming back many times in the future
Great low key little chill spot to have a couple cocktails and listen to some art
The food and drinks were great and entertainment fantastic! Wavemagnetik Yaaaaasssssaaa!
I was there last night 12/2/2017. The service was bad and some of the customers were not very friendly. Maybe people that look like me arent welcome here.
Great place for entertainment and food. Excellent staff.
Ive only been on Tuesday nights. Its a decent time.
Blu Jazz has got to be the absolute best place to go here in Akron i truly love this place.
Great place to hear jazz. Establishment is kid friendly
Food. Excellent. Atmosphere. Excellent. Live jazz. Excellent
Fantastic venue for music! Love performing there!
TRACI TERRELL CRAWFORD BIRTHDAY. LOVED IT. DOWN 2 EARTH. FLEXING ON WEDNESDAY AGAIN. AMEN MIDASWELL
Very nice intimate venue, with a great wait staff
Great place great watresses. But no one answers the phone or has hours on here
Just stopped fir a happy hour drink, Branson was great!
Small and comfy place with a swanky atmosphere. The players are incredible!!!
Speak Easy atmosphere; great live band performances.
The service was bad the steakhouse burgers was terrible black dry overcook
Great food, great atmosphere, great music.Thanks much
This place sucks watered down drinks plss pour music dont waste money or time
Great experience good music great food
Ernie was great tonight
Nice place great vibe! Definitely will be going back!
The best place to hang out with friends ear dinner and listen to jazz in Akron.
Such an intimate spot to enjoy the best of jazz ❤️❤️
Great folks, music and drinks. Great experience.
Wonderful food and Amazing musical show!
Great music, food and atmosphere!
Ive been here before it ok if you like stuffy type atmosphere.
Handy parking, good food, good service, cool jazz!
Great relaxing place.
Lovely little hidden gem in downtown Akron. I hope to go again.
Amazing service and top notch environment! Very cozy and worth the price!
Live music and laid back atmosphere very enjoyable
Very chill environment, with good shows to watch and enjoy.
It reminds me of Buddy Guys bar The Legend up in CHICAGO. Nothing but the real down home BLUES!!
Nice place out of town visitor enjoyed it immensly
Food was trash music was great
Total reviews rating 4.6
199 Reviews for BLU Jazz 2023:
Review №1
2021-12-11It is so good to be back at Blu! We enjoyed a fun night out with friends watching one of our favorite gypsy jazz Bands, Hot Djang. We had great cocktails and the bartenders and staff were terrific! They do not have the kitchen open yet but we were allowed to bring in our own food. A great time was had by all!❤️🎼🍸🍹🍷
Review №2
2019-09-28Perfect date night venue if you loveJazz like we do. Valet parking or public parking near by. Food upstairs is delicious the bar food can use a pick me up...... Drinks are good! Everything is reasonably priced also. Cant wait until the Blu-tique opens across the street.
Review №3
2022-02-06We saw Hubbs Groove tonight and was pleased AGAIN! We are followers from Cleveland. Definitely see them, they never disappoint!The atmosphere is simply perfect, waiters are friendly, hopefully the kitchen will open soon. It can be both a romantic night out or a fun night with your family and friends. An awesome way to hear many artists perform some of your favorite music and introduce you to new!
Review №4
2022-03-21The Blu Jazz is rapidly becoming one of the premier jazz clubs in the country.The setting is fantastic there is a bar upstairs and one downstairs the stage is located up front and personal close to the musicians. Sit at the bar or one of the many tables. There is always a good selection of local talent and national acts here. Ive never been disappointed yet.
Review №5
2022-05-26Great atmosphere and drink menu. The server was fantastic too. Very knowledgeable.
Review №6
2021-12-26A super cool and classy jazz club. Mixed ages and races. But the night. We went it was packed and the crowd leaned boomer. Drinks were reasonable. The horns were amazing
Review №7
2017-04-02Great, chill atmosphere, amazing music, and excellent staff. They have an interesting variety of mixed drinks that are wonderful! Definitely my favorite place in Akron at the moment! Highly recommend! You wont bre disappointed!
Review №8
2021-12-15Great place, open to a variety of events or artists. We had some electronic dance music nights here. I really liked the smaller intimate vibe, and the staff was also great. Very friendly from what I can remember.
Review №9
2021-11-21I had to answer no to many questions pertaining to the food. They had recently reopened from the pandemic and have yet to open the kitchen.The band was awesome but we must be patient. I loved that you must show a vax card or a negative test to gain entrance.I love this place.
Review №10
2018-09-30This place is one of the hidden gems of Akron / Northeast Ohio. Every time I come, there is always great music. The drinks here are also very creative and taste great!The acts that come here can be a very wide variety. You can get anything from smooth jazz, fusion, R&B, blues and more. If you find yourself in the area, there is always music. Check it out.