Catalina Jazz Club

This location is a great place for a date night. Great food, great entertainment, great atmosphere. The music varies it could be jazz, blues, Latin jazz, or R&B. You must make reservations in order to enter The Club.

My husband and I chose Catalina Jazz Club to celebrate our 1 year wedding anniversary. It exceeded our expectations! The ambiance was perfect for a romantic evening, enhanced by the soulful Latin jazz music of Poncho Sanchez. While the experience is on the pricier side, it's worth it considering the top-notch entertainment, good food and drinks. Speaking of which, the portions were a bit small for the price. The cost of parking was only $8. We left with unforgettable memories and a strong desire to return. It was a truly remarkable anniversary celebration, and we look forward to visiting again.

David and I had an incredible evening at the Catalina Bar and Grill in Hollywood. The food was delicious, and service was attentive and friendly. The highlight of the night was the phenomenal performance by Jennifer Holliday. Her voice is truly unmatched, and the telling of her story, including the fascinating highs and extreme lows, told in the intimate setting of the Club only elevated the experience. If you're looking for a fantastic might out with great food, excellent service and world-class entertainment, this is the place to be.

I’m Catalina Jazz Club is a wonderful spot for live music, with an amazing atmosphere that perfectly complements the performances. The staff was friendly and attentive, and we appreciated the convenience of affordable, close-by parking. Unfortunately, the food was a major letdown. Both my wife and I couldn’t eat more than a bite of our dishes. The fried calamari, in particular, tasted like fried drywall—completely bland and unappetizing. It’s a shame because everything else about the experience was so enjoyable. If you’re visiting, I’d recommend soaking in the music and ambiance, but maybe grab dinner elsewhere beforehand.

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Great sound. We had a blast dancing and listening to the Buena Vista Social Club b Revisited!

I wish I could give this venue zero stars. The EPIC Players performance was absolutely incredible—these artists are so talented, and they poured their hearts into every moment on the stage. It was one of the most moving shows I’ve ever seen, and they deserve all the praise in the world. But the venue? Total mess. The staff were loud during the performance—like actually yelling at one point—and it was so disrespectful, especially considering the hard work and passion the performers were putting into their show. It completely pulled me out of the moment, and honestly, it felt like the staff just didn’t care about what was happening on stage. And then there was the manager. Oh boy. When we sat down, we asked for a menu, and before we even had a chance to order, he starts yelling at us about the two-item minimum. It was so unnecessary and aggressive. It wasn’t just me who felt it either—someone at the next table came over afterward to check if I was okay because even they couldn’t believe how rude he was. The EPIC Players were amazing, and I’d love to see them again, but not at this venue. They deserve to perform somewhere that actually respects their talent and their audience. This place? Never again.

We had a great concert with Billy Vera and the Beaters. This is a great venue for his and such bands. It's tricky to get into, you have to enter the parking behind the club off Sunset, then into the building. The entrance is just inside the exterior doors, a hard right. The food is excellent, so with shows is a good choice if you're going light on drinks. Thanks to Billy and the Beaters for the great show, again.

The Catalina Jazz Club is a hidden gem of a venue. I came here for the first time recently to see Bob James, and WOW I was impressed. There is a parking garage attached to the building which is great. Parking is $8, and there is a security guard there. If you get there early, you can line up to get a chance for a good seat. We were only third in line, so we got seats right in front. The venue has great acoustics, and the sound was just amazing. As far as the food goes, we ordered the vegetable pasta, pretzel bread, and the hummus platter. It's mandatory for everyone to order at least 2 drinks or 2 entrees or appetizers. We were hungry so we ordered a lot. The food was okay, definitely smaller portions. Also ordered an espresso martini and it was sooo good. There was a chance for a meet and greet at the end, which was so cool and at no extra charge. Whether it's date night or just a night out with friends, this venue is solid. This is definitely a great LA nightlife option.

I go to Catalina 2-3 times a year and love the performers and ambiance there. So when friends were in town for only 1 night on Sunday, July 7 and wanted to hear live music, I looked at Catalina's website and saw that it was "A Tribute to American Composers" - great! The ticket prices were $40-50 per person as usual, so I bought them online right away. Catalina has many other acts booked for Sunday night, too. Lttle did I know it was literally amateur night and a fundraiser for a community music group. All nice people who were probably trying their best, absolutely - but really not anything close to what Catalina is known for. Most of the singers were actually out of tune, some *very* out of town. A number of other singers were literally yelling into their microphones. This was almost like going to Mastro's for steak and having students from cooking class make your meal, at full prices. It would have been nice to see a prominent disclaimer that this was a community fundraiser and not a professional music event. Disappointing for someone expecting the usual Catalina Jazz Club experience.

This was my first time at this location and I was pleasantly surprised!! After reading some recent reviews I was a little nervous but don't listen to those other reviews. Everything from parking to the food to the service was top notch!! Remember, when you come here, you're seeing live music and the kitchen is doing a single seating of 100+ people simultaneously!! If you ever worked in the restaurant business, you know how challenging that can be! When I was there to see Jazz Sabbath, it was a flawless evening! We ordered the short rib quesadilla, goat cheese burger, hummus, crab cakes and drinks, everything was delicious!! And service was good! Our waters were constantly filled and there was enough staff around to ask for anything needed, which could be difficult during live music but it was perfect!! I would absolutely return to see live music here and enjoy the amazing menu!!

I've been to the Catalina jazz club several times and it's always a groovy experience. I'm so happy it has maintained its LA vibe post Covid. I was worried y'all. But I went there recently for a Buena Vista Social Club tribute and it was a great time. The sound is amazing from all spots in the club. And if you sit in the rear near the bar it's a vibe!! Chairs are elevated and you can see the stage from there and dance on the floor area behind the seating :). My mezcal lemon drop cocktail was incredible !!! The food is not that great so i recommend you eat before you go there. The food is not what you go there for anyway. It's the vibe and music and LA nightlife that makes it unique.

Such a fun lively experience! We saw the Amy Winehouse experience it was awesome! Appetizers were delicious!!!

I recently attended a show at this venue, and let me start by saying that the performance was nothing short of extraordinary. The artists on stage, many of whom are disabled, shared their stories and talents with such raw emotion and brilliance--it was truly one of the most inspiring and unforgettable experiences of my life. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for the venue itself. The staff were incredibly unprofessional and disrespectful. The manager was outright rude, offering no support or kindness to guests. Meanwhile, staff members were loudly talking and laughing at the bar, completely disregarding the powerful, heartfelt moments happening on stage. Their behavior was not only distracting but also showed a shocking lack of respect for the performers. To make matters worse, the seating process was a complete mess--disorganized and inefficient, leaving many guests frustrated before the show even began. This venue's lack of care and professionalism felt like a slap in the face to the disabled community and to the incredible artists pouring their hearts out on stage. I will never return to this venue again and cannot recommend it to anyone. EPIC and its performers deserve so much better. OH and the food was overpriced and terrible.

Quintessential Jazz and music venue in Hollywood. Tables are small and relatively close together, but we didn't feel crowded at all. Cozy, intimate atmosphere with a solid sound and light system. Drinks are decent, but you're not here for that - you're here for great music. Definitely worth a trip!

A great spot for live Jazz. It's got an old school lounge vibe but has a high quality sound system and hosts great musicians. It's a surprise to find this on sunset. There is a huge patio/courtyard in front to set the mood. Our first time here I was super impressed! They have a full dinner menu, or traditional bar appetizers and even a small dessert menu. Private parking is $8 in a super convenient, safe, attached lot.

Yes yes yes! I finally made it to Catalina Jazz club and now that it's in my jazz rotation, I'm as happy as a clam! Catalina club is legendary! I remember being a tiny tot, watching my mom and dad getting ready for a night on the town and Catalina Club was always their destination. Now, the torch has officially been passed and I was lucky enough to snag tickets to see Pancho Sanchez (what a great introduction) and it was incredible. Walked in around 8:30pm and were seated pretty quickly (pro tip, get here early to get a good seat) it was a packed house and we even had to be sat at a table with another couple. Of course the music was great, it was Pancho freakin' Sanchez, the crowd was wonderful and I can go on and on about how much I enjoyed the music, but I also really want to talk about the food, WOW. We started with a bottle of wine and an appetizer of flat bread chicken pizza. The flatbread was delicious! Next, we had the short rib pasta and lamb chops. The pasta was the star! I can see myself here on a solo date, sitting at the bar, sipping on a drinky drink, enjoying the music and DEVOURING that pasta. So good! We finished off with the apple tart which was huge and delicious! Babe is still talking about it. I think I have to try making my own at home now to compete. Super great date night! I love introducing my honey to great music venues and Catalina did not disappoint!

Dined here on my girlfriends birthday and she was pretty happy afterwards so I'll call that a success. I found out about this place through a couple friends and did some research before booking the event here on a Sunday. We ordered some dinner as well as a bottle of wine which I quite enjoyed. I will say in total it was a bit on the pricier side for the portions but I'd say the food tasted pretty good. All in all I think you'll enjoy yourselves at this intimate jazz club.

Invited to see a show about the Brill Building in New York. Who makes a musical show about a NYC building??? It turns out the Brill Building was the home of some of the greatest song writers of the 1950s and 1960s. The show was a musical review of many of the great songs that were written there. GREAT SHOW!!! Lots of talented performers on the stage with 8 eight outstanding singers and a really good 5 piece band. The club serves food and adult beverages. The food is good - but you don't go to the Catalina Jazz Club for the food. You go for the music. And based on tonight - it is well worth the trip.

Had the chance to enjoy a show by the legendary Niki (Haris) and Donna (De Lory). You may remember them as Madonna's collaborators (back-up singers/dancers) from 1987 to the early 2000s. All I can say is they are a powerful duo....voices are unmatched, stage presence is excellent. Their current show was a mix of personal stories/experiences, standards, originals with a sprinkle of Madonna songs (La Isla Bonita, Rain, Nothing Really Matters) thrown in for good measure. The venue itself is off W Sunset Blvd and N McCadden Pl, sort of hidden in a nondescript office building. Secured/paid parking is available off of N McCadden in their private lot ($8 if I remember correctly). The structure also leads directly to the venue, which is very convenient. It is an intimate setting, with a mix of seating styles: booths, tables for 2 or 4 and high-top (near the back areas). You will be seated very close to fellow patrons, so be prepared for that. I would say any area is fine but I did notice some obstructions like a pillar (or two) that could cause some viewing issues. For this night, anticipation was high, so all of the areas near the stage were filled! Sound is excellent, loud but not drowning/thumping...you can still decipher what the performer(s) are saying/singing so that was most appreciated. Food/drinks are also available for purchase. There was a two-item minimum per person. We opted for dessert/coffee since we had dinner at home. Menu is varied and lots to choose from. I saw patrons enjoying steak (which looked very good!). Maybe next time we'd consider a full meal. Prices may be slightly higher than other places, considering this is more of a supper-club type of environment. I also liked that the promoter emailed twice leading up to the show regarding parking and other show/venue-related FAQs. A small detail but very much noticed and appreciated. I hope to be back for a show in the near future. Please help to support this establishment and their artists!

I have been a regular at Catalina Jazz Club for decade and was very disappointed last night. The chicken piccata dish I ordered was extremely dry and difficult to eat. I complained to have it sent back and re-order another dish just to have the owner walk up to me, argue that that quality was good and refused to serve me another dish after she took the chicken back. Awful customer service. Saddled very disappointed.

I'm so torn on this because any place that brings crowds out to see live jazz deserves five stars. And they book legit stars at Catalina Jazz Club! But omfg the food is garbage, especially for the price. So buyer (or listener) beware. Go see the Jazz, please go see the Jazz. There are few venues better than Catalina's for music and jazz club vibe. But there are a million places better for food.

Seeing Andy Garcia at a jazz club was worth driving through a rain storm. Updating my review once these videos load.

Came here and had a very lovely night out. We had a table with a great view, service was good and the dinner was delicious. It's a wonderful place for live music!! Street Corner Renaissance put on a great performance! Awesome sound, very lively and kept the crowd engaged. I definitely look forward to going to Catalina Jazz Club again.

Without needing to travel to New York, you can catch incredible talent right here. Tonight, I had the privilege of experiencing Elaine Elias, and it was truly remarkable. While some negative Yelp reviews mentioning slow service may hold truth, places like this are hidden gems. You don't come for a Michelin star dinner but for the phenomenal talent that graces the stage. Patience is a virtue, yet I wholeheartedly cherish this venue and plan to return frequently. If you're a jazz enthusiast, please support this establishment so we can keep enjoying such amazing performance!

The Catalina is definitely worth going to for great music. The dining experience is good enough. The prices are fair for what you get at a night club and better fare than what you might get at similar places. 0 point for plating at my most recent experience but I suppose visual aesthetics for food are not a high priority in a dark environment providing entertainment. The Rack of Lamb and Scampi Plate were quite good. The sides left a bit to be desired. Portions are a bit on the small side so I asked our waiter what he recommended as an additional side. He said the Meatballs and I definitely liked them but $23 for a side dish was more expensive than I had expected. Service was spotty but not terrible for the setting. Gratuity was added to the bill for our party of two so add extra tip or not according to your experience. If there's an artist on the calendar you'd like to see in person, just go!

Update 2: only after contesting this charge with my credit card did I get a call from management saying they will refund my tickets. I'm adding a star because they are doing it, and not fighting my contested charge. Still, this was not handled well. Even when he called, the manager was brief and didn't identify himself as being from Catalina - I had to ask twice who he was. These folks aren't customer service oriented, that's my takeaway.

This occasion was a special one for me my wife chose this place and the show was spectacular. The South Bay jazz group played this evening and they were just great. The whole set up is very nice. As a fan of jazz it was just very well presented and displayed I just loved it. The hostess who greeted was such a nice gentleman, helped us even suggested we sat in the middle so we wouldn't get our ears blown off and still be able to enjoy the experience..the waiters though.. they were just awful their service and demeanor towards us was just evident either we were young or just plain Hispanic. The forks when I sat down had grime on them and I told the waiter, immediately felt the whole momentum shift. People in front of us behind us all getting drinks their food before we even had an opportunity to order.the service was just very poor to say the least. The only reason this place is getting any reviews is because the ambiance is so cool and the scene is super dope. And the drinks are fire!! The food too omg is the food great. Is just to bad the service or waiters excuse me can't be up to par with the place. Still this is a must experience be ready to spend around $300 bucks, hopefully next experience will be better. Thank you Catalina jazz club!

Vibe: There is a lit waiting area where you can relax and wait if needed, sometimes they have and earlier and later show. Not too romantic if that is what you are looking for. I came here for the show only and that is why I would say my experience was ok. Parking is $8 and it takes you directly to the venue Food: I did my research prior to coming and looked at the pictures, reviews and pricing on yelp before ordering from this place and a couple of things I read and saw kinda made me have my guard up. There is a mandatory tip but I think that is only for parties of 6 or more because it was not automatically charged to me as I only had my girlfriend with me. I did not order a full entree because the pictures on yelp didn't really catch my attention to be honest. I ended up ordering appetizers, chips & salsa and an order of garlic fries. It was decent but expensive. 2 Appetizers and 2 cognac w/ coke got me up to $80. I would honestly recommend eating before hand. Show: The show was amazing and they seem to be able to book a lot of good talent here. If you are coming just for the show then I think you are golden. I still had a good time but I could see how it could have possibly gone the other way if I had not been extra cautious. Mainly on the restaurant side. Restrooms were really clean by the way and that is a HUGE plus.

Amazing performance by Arthur Zakiyan Terrible food and service. Ordered multiple entrees and desserts, all of them , no exception, horrible. The server took the order and disappeared for two hours .

Jazz, Drinks, and Great friends. Had a great night out here. Service and food was exceptional as well.

Had a wonderful time with my mom listening to Shushan perform classical music we grew up with. She was amazing, she played a few pieces from Chopin, Rachmaninoff and Babajanian. The Catalina Jazz Club is beautiful, has a great ambiance with nice lighting and decor.The cocktails we ordered were delicious and reasonably priced. Since we had dinner at home we didn't order full dinner. We just got chips with guacamole and salsa. It was very delicious and we enjoyed it much. Next time I come to an event here I will make sure to come hungry cause everything around us looked delicious. The service was great, easy parking right in the back for $8 ...

Food: Subpar, from frozen, WAY overpriced. Service: Good, very pleasant staff Ambiance: The only thing worth going for is the live music $8 to park $30 to get in and a mandatory 2 item minimum total $140 after tip.

Came here last night to see Hailey Reinhart - (sang with Post Modern Jukebox). We bought our tickets the night before. We have watched other jazz shows before pandemic at this club and prices are good. Of course one has to either buy dinner or buy 2 drinks (non-alcoholic or alcoholic), or dessert/drink or drink/appetizer. This is an iconic venue so we are happy to see it survived after pandemic and will definitely continue to support. Here are some info and helpful tips: 1. Parking - entrance to Catalina Jazz Club is through the public parking lot located behind 6725 West Sunset Boulevard. Entrance to parking is on McCadden Place. Parking is $8 2. Food - one does not come here for the food rather for the entertainment. If you don't have time to get food prior to the show, then they serve dinner. If you do dine here, try to arrive 45 minutes to an hour before the show 3. Service - solid and great customer experience from the front staff who will seat you and the wait staff NOTE: If you have not heard of Hailey Reinhart's music, do follow her - fantastic singer/performer. Coincidentally, we saw Vanessa Hudgens and her boyfriend, Cole Tucker, baseball player with others at the venue.

My wife and I went to a show November 7th. The show was good, but the billing for the dinner and drinks made me very upset. My tip (20%) was added to my bill automatically, when there was a "Suggested Gratuity" of 18-22% I could have chosen for myself, but they chose for me. Then after adding the tip to my bill for me, they then took the total (including tip) and expected me to tip again on that amount. Be careful people when paying your bill at this place. They're going to force a tip on you, then trick you into paying for a second tip. I doubt we'll ever go there again.

Had the best experience at the Catalina Jazz Club. We took another couple to see David Benoit and Charlie Brown Christmas special. We had a table with amazing views and such a fun atmosphere. Diner was fine. Nothing exceptional but that was to be expected. Good service and great music. A fond evening to remember.

My experience at Catalina Jazz Club has been by far the worst dine-out experience ever. It all began when our server was unaware of their alcohol selection and misled us when we asked about a specific bourbon. Fortunately, I checked myself at the bar to confirm its availability. Right from the initial greeting, the service was poor. After receiving our two drinks from the bar, I, someone who rarely complains or sends back drinks, asked if I could exchange mine because it was awful. Immediately, I was told no and that I still had to pay for the drink despite its poor quality. Sadly, when I explained that this was not how business should be conducted, the server continued to argue with us. At that point, I requested to speak with the manager. When the manager came over, her demeanor immediately conveyed annoyance, and she didn't even bother to introduce herself. She stood there, looking at us with an expression that asked, "What is the problem?" After explaining the issue, the manager had the audacity to argue with us as well. She created a scene in front of other customers, showing neither understanding nor accommodation. Most customers who have faced such issues expect a different response from management--for example, an apology for the dissatisfaction, especially over a single drink. Instead, this manager continued to argue and even threatened to refuse service. She was the most rude, unpleasant, and unprofessional manager or business owner we have ever encountered. If she treats all her customers this way, I am surprised that Catalina Jazz Club has managed to stay in business. Unfortunately, we will never return here and will continue to share our negative experience with friends and family. I hope those who have not yet visited this establishment will read this review, along with the many others like it, and reconsider choosing Catalina Jazz Club for a dining experience.

Went here to see friends for the first time last night- the room is beautiful, food was incredible and the service was top notch! Our waiter, Rudy, was all over the details. I was pleasantly surprised how well run everything was-especially for a large room. Much smaller restaurants should look at this place for how to do things right- we will definitely come back

Music lovers should definitely check this place out! Amazing musicians, great service, respectful audience, on-site parking etc etc. We had a great time listening to top-notch playing. Something beautiful that deserves to be appreciated.

This is a great place for any time. We have been here for special events from my internet radio station Martini In The Morning. Fantastic band and singers! Food is varied and something for everyone. Very tasty indeed. Drinks are bold and unique. Manny and Catalina deserve some high praise for the wonderful club they have.

I'm going to the point. The place has a good ambiance, good sound but my VIP seat was everything but VIP. I had a thick column blocking half of the stage. I really couldn't enjoy the show at 100%, I couldn't even take good pictures or videos. Unfortunately the place was packed, so I didn't even bother requesting a different seat. Food was ok I guess, and service was good as well.

So "Catalina Jazz Club" is just a rebranded "Catalina Bar & Grill". If they haven't merged the listings, you can check there for more info/photos. Things to Know: 1) The entrance as actually in the back of the parking lot on 1518 N McCadden Pl around the corner 2) Special events can take a while to ingress, so if you have older people in your party who uses canes/braces "sometimes" I'd suggest bringing them, BUT the venue is tight and there's stairs to enter, so wheelchairs aren't ideal 3) Like a comedy club, main seating is tables, so you may end up sharing with strangers if you're in an odd numbered party. Spring for VIP (or bring a large group) to avoid it. PROS: The vibe is a real cool night out. The acoustics are great. CONS: Food/Drink are WAY overpriced to the point of gouging. Staff struggles on full houses. The whole entrance through the parking lot thing isn't really "romantic" or "elegant". The place is worth a visit, but it's not worthy of a "must see" sort of thing. Two drinks and an appetizer set me back $77 before tax and tip, so keep that in mind if you wanted to "treat the family" to a Jazz show.

First, and most importantly, the address is on Sunset Blvd, however, when you drive past, there is absolutely no signage on Sunset, it looks like a vacant building. After driving in circles for a bit, we drove down McCadden Ave, there was a small lit valet sign with a small indication on the valet sign that it's for Catalina Jazz Club. Still no signage that there is a club nearby, just a parking lot and office building. There is a self-pay ramp near the location on McCadden Ave, or valet parking. The lot is 3 stories but doesn't fit a lot of cars, so arrive early if possible. Thankfully, they do not double park the cars, you can exit when you need to. There is really no off-street parking nearby in the evening time. Once parked, you go through the parking lot to the back of the building to enter the club. Without the parking attendant there to direct us, we would have eventually gone home, this place is so hard to find. My reason for 4 starts instead of 5. There may be an entrance on McCadden near the valet, a dark colored awning, with no lights, I wasn't sure but since we parked, we may have went in a different entrance. On the plus side, this club is great! The sound was very clear, but a bit loud. Hard to talk to people or wait staff without yelling. The tables are a little tightly placed, there are tables and booths along the side for larger groups. High top tables near the bar, the bar had a bit more elbow room than the seated tables. There is a dinner or 2 drink minimum per show required, so be prepared for that. The food and bev prices are on the higher side. Expect it to be an expensive night. We had a total of 3 cocktails, chips and guacamole and the bill was $55, $8 parking, plus the cost of our event tickets. The show we attended was sold out and packed. We were late arriving and were seated at the very front next to the stage. I believe seating is first come first serve if you don't have a reservation for dinner before the show. I will definitely be back to this venue, my first time was a great time!

Nice venue, terrible security! Management will not enforce safety because there is no security on staff. If anything escalates, they ask patrons to call the police! In Hollywood? Really? By the time enforcement arrives, it's a tad bit too late. Witnessed a young lady get severely mistreated by her partner and staff refused to remove him.

If you want to experience jazz with a fitting venue and nice ambiance with delicious eats, I would recommend the Catalina Jazz club next to Crossroads of the world historical bldgs. It was nice to park in the structure and have a short secure walk to the venue right next door. Was greeted and taken to our seats right away and drinks served shortly after. B. Slades performance was amazing aswell as Kiara and Elaine Gibbs. Although the wait staff took care of our drinks, there's a cool well stocked bar with nice stools to hang at. Slightly pricey but, worth the clean, safe environment considering it's in Hollywood area. Looking forward to next visit!

My husband and I had reservations for dinner and a show for the first time at the Catalina Jazz Club. We arrived two hours before the show, parked in the parking structure for $8. Got in line and the doors opened about 7:00 P.M. We were seated at our table right away. Shortly thereafter our waiter approached us and asked if we wanted to give him our drink order. I told him that I prefer to have my drink with my dinner. We ordered a bottle of wine, because they didn't carry the wine we wanted by the glass. I heard the waiter say the incorrect type of wine and my husband told him the wine we wanted and he acknowledged it. We ordered our dinner at the time as well. We received two glasses of water then the bottle of wine. Again, we wanted our wine with dinner. We didn't say anything about it, but did ask for a bucket with ice for the bottle. We ordered our meal about 7:15 P.M., and had the bottle of wine but still no food until 8:45 P.M. We saw folks that were seated after us, that had more than two in their party, get served appetizers and full dinners before us. We weren't even offered more water to our near empty water glasses. One couple, who were seated at the same time we were, told us they had finished their dinner and were on their second round of martinis. Since our dinner was taking so long, we asked for some bread, because my stomach was feeling sick and my husband was hungry. We hadn't eaten a full meal that day so we would be really hungry for dinner, and we drove from out of town, which took one hour and forty five minutes. Then parking and standing in line for 30 minutes, so we worked up an appetite ... Still no bread was served. Over the next hour, my husband asked the waiter, then the manager, then he got up from his seat and went up front to the manager about our meal. We thought that the waiter forgot to put in the order. We could not imagine what else could be the reason as to why we didn't get our dinner. We waited over 30 minutes for our food and saw folks that were seated after us finish their meals. The folks behind us said they felt badly as they watched others, including themselves, get their appetizers and dinners, and had finished eating, while we were seated long before other parties. Since we had waited about 45 minutes to an hour for our meal, by the time we asked for bread and it had not arrived, my husband asked about it again, but we didn't get our bread until our dinner was served, which we didn't need then because the whole point of getting a piece of bread into our stomachs was because we were feeling sick and hungry. We were charged $6 for four small rolls, which we thought would be included with the main course. Especially in light of waiting for our dinner to be served, which was now 1 1/2 hours past ordering it. We got our meal served at about 10 minutes after showtime and the show was about 20 minutes late in starting. The food was OK. The Chicken Piccata was dry and the sauce wasn't that tasty. The Scampi was not really flavorful. We ordered tiramisu and it didn't really taste like tiramisu. It was not at all delicious. The couple sitting at the table to our left thought the restaurant would comp us the bread and the dessert and were surprised to learn when we told them they had not comped us. The bottle of wine was rung up as the incorrect wine, which was $6 a bottle more. My husband brought it to the waiter's attention, so he had to void out the transaction and re-ring it. The suggested minimum tip was 18% on the taxed meal. Tipping should always be on the pre-taxed meal. We are generous tippers, but having been in the service industry myself, I will tip on service as well as the quality of the product. He insisted on tipping 15% on the pre-taxed meal, which in my opinion was about 10% too high, given the shoddy service and having to chase down the waiter, busboy, and manager multiple times just to get our food. No acknowledgment from anyone on staff about our tardy meals. We should not have to continually persist and hunt down our food to get our meals served. The venue was clean and intimate. Tables with table cloths and cloth napkins. All the tables were not set up with full setup, and were missing items. The bathrooms were neat and clean and we appreciated having men and women labeling, as one woman mentioned to me that she appreciated it as well. The show was excellent, but we would not return to the Catalina Jazz Club to see a performance, but rather look for a different venue to see performances in the future. The customer service was not five star, which is what one would expect for the type of venue and meal pricing. Leaving your biz for good. Exit stage right and good night.

Damn fucking right I'm giving this place a mother fucking 5 stars!! I'm a goddamn maverick. This place has a brownie sundae where the brownie is hot mother fuckers. HOT. And despite inflation they're still garnishing it with almond slivers. Goddamnit if that alone doesn't earn them their 5 stars. On top of that their drink pours are heavy (and you do pay for the pour). the service is solid, musicians talented and vibes good. AND their tap water even tastes good! Whaaaattt?! Whose tap water tastes good? This place that's who. They need to have singles night here where you fools come and hang out, have fun, have solid drinks and then you see someone interesting across the way you go chat with them... maybe ask them to dance. High class.

Catalina, when it was on Vine back in the day was The Best. It's okay, now. Food was good, service was exceptional, but we jazz cats always refer to this joint as "The Bank" bc it used to BE one.

I wish I would have seen their F rank on BBB before I paid for our tickets. Let me preface that this is a review of Catalina Jazz club, not of any artists. I don't believe the artist knew that the venue uses deceitful tactics to inflate their profits. If you go here beware that many items do not have prices on the menu. The venue mandates you purchase 2 items per person. We were misled on this when purchasing our tickets, and were forced to pay up or be removed from the venue. They charged $10 a coke, and took the liberty to mandate a generous 18% a gratuity to the bill. From my understanding they can change the prices at any time on any item not priced on the menu.

Enjoyed the Joni Mitchell tribute, the food and service were great. I had the shrimp and it was delicious.

Great music - terrible service. The food was subpar - which wasn't even that terrible because you're there for live music but again overpriced. But the rude/ miserable waiter was the worst and I know it's his families business but if you are that unhappy ???? Sadly won't be back to see the great music.

Amazing first time experience at this jazz bar. I took my gf and sister here for my gf's bday and it was very entertaining and pleasant. Servers are very attentive and nice. I will definitely be returning for another show. The food we ordered was tasty. We ordered a gourmet pretzel, garlic fries and nachos. The drinks were on point as well.

This place leaves me with mixed feelings. I found out about Catalina because Jackie Beat was holding her 60th Birthday Show here. Not knowing anything about the club, I called the bar to see if I could still get tickets to the show seeing as it was already sold out. The manager was nice enough to open a couple more high top seats at the back of the bar for us which was very accommodating of them. The show itself was amazing, but if I ever return to Catalina I will not be ordering food and I won't be expecting quick service. Our server was severely overwhelmed which made service extremely slow. The food was all very underwhelming and none of it was worth the extremely high price that the club is charging. For example, the spaghetti and meatballs that one of my friends ordered was $31 and unfortunately the pasta was severely over cooked, and just like every other dish we received, the whole plate was cold. Drinks were good but again, it took so long to receive drinks that we were unable to enjoy more than one or two. In the end, if you're coming to the Catalina, the staff is accommodating and friendly and the shows are great however don't come hungry, don't come on a budget, and don't expect anything to arrive to your table in a timely manner.

Excellent service great ambiance open yet private good music and variety of music fast service accessible

Great music!!!!!! Very very poor customer service!!!!!!!!!!! If you order bottled water as a second menu item they will try to charge you $18 for each small bottle of water that is $8...claiming you ordered a second alcoholic beverage when you only ordered bottle of water. Check was presented with this error before we asked for it with a hour left til the last musical number. We are 3X return customers that Will not be returning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Saw Steve Tyrell here on Valentine's Day, first time to this venue. Service a bit slow but we didn't mind, the seating, ambiance and music more than made up for it! We loved the intimate vibe here and will DEFINITELY come back!

Went to See Marcus Miller last night. Show was great,but Catalina Jazz Club is a total money grab so beware. They compare it to Vibratos in Belair as a dinner jazz club. Not even close. I've been to Vibratos. 1st of all Vibratos food is excellent for the high prices. Catalina jazz club food is horrible and mandatory. With just as high prices but Dennys level food. One cocktail $20. Just know with the cover change of $50,a night out for two was $300 for crappy food and watered drinks. Complete money grab.