Birdland Jazz Club

"Birdland is a jazz club in the Theater District where the crowd consists of fathers, fathers of fathers, and tourists who aren't going to a Broadway show that night. And thanks to some good music and not-too-shabby Cajun food, this is a useful place for an old-timey dinner date or a night out with visiting relatives. Just make sure to buy your tickets a couple of days in advance, especially for the weekend, because they’ll be sold out the day of. " - neha talreja, bryan kim, hannah albertine, matt tervooren, will hartman

"Birdland in the Theater District, started in 1949: a romantic, red-lit bar that books top-notch acts — including jazz icon Freddy Cole, Brazil-born Eliane Elias, and the virtuoso house band — and serves Cajun-influenced dishes worth seeking out. With a $20 food/drink minimum per person, food isn’t necessary, but the crab cake with cherry tomatoes and remoulade or jambalaya loaded with crawfish, chicken, sausage, and bacon are both worth ordering. Tickets are available in advance or at the door." - Paul Schrodt, Alexandra Ilyashov, Eater Staff

"Birdland is a jazz club in the Theater District where the crowd leans “your dad,” “your dad’s dad,” and tourists who don’t happen to be at a Broadway show that night. But thanks to some good music and not-too-shabby Cajun food, this is a good place for an old-timey dinner date or a night out with visiting relatives. Just make sure to buy your tickets a couple days in advance, especially for the weekend, because they’ll be sold out the day of. " - Neha Talreja