The Baked Potato
Jazz club · Hollywood Hills ·
Legendary jazz club serves 24 varieties of loaded baked potatoes
Legendary jazz club serves 24 varieties of loaded baked potatoes
"From fresh talent to Grammy winning artists, the Baked Potato is a celebrated jazz club dating back decades. With an approachable and relaxed ambiance, its no great mystery as to how they keep some of the greatest musicians returning time and time again. Some of the best views of the stage are conveniently at the bar, where you can enjoy one of their genius baked potato creations." - Blake Kathryn
"Open since 1970, this underground jazz club is a Studio City classic. It’s a place where you’ll find crusty dudes who’ve been coming here for 50 years and ghosts who probably used to play a mean sax back in the day. The legendary space has been frequented by some of the biggest names in the industry, so whichever night you go, you’ll likely be sitting next to somebody famous—even if you can’t see them. As for the food, it’s in the name: baked potatoes. There are 24 varieties, in fact, with toppings ranging from maple ham to salty teriyaki chicken. Listening to world-class jazz, eating potatoes the size of your head, and feeling the breeze of a shadowy spirit who’s probably just trying to bum a cigarette—it’s no wonder this place sells out often. Be sure to grab tickets online in advance." - brant cox
"The Baked Potato’s concept is simple: Only play jazz, only eat baked potatoes. That’s it. Open in Studio City since 1970, this underground jazz club is an all-ages affair, a place where you’ll find couples on dates, dudes who have been coming here for over 50 years, and high schoolers getting their minds blown by the power of musical improvisation. There are 24 baked potatoes on the menu (ranging from melted cheese, to maple ham, to teriyaki chicken) and tickets are bought either online or at the door. Ask around, and it seems like everyone cool has been here—your best friend’s mom, the nicest of your boyfriend’s uncles, and now, you." - sylvio martins
"A night at The Baked Potato is about live jazz, but also about showing TikTok-addicted New Yorkers a side of LA that doesn’t revolve around influencers. At this grungy one-room music club in Studio City, videos and photos aren’t allowed. Burly regulars squeeze in next to rocker chicks with mohawks and Gen X dates who heard Andy Garcia was performing. The martinis are cups of gin. As to why it’s called The Baked Potato? It’s the only dish they serve—24 varieties from teriyaki to maple ham. You’ll need one to soak up the martini." - brant cox
"Even if you’re someone who doesn’t “get” jazz, give The Baked Potato a shot. This divey, one-room bar in Studio City is one of the strangest and most delightful places to witness a live quartet. It’s an all-ages affair full of couples on dates, burly dudes who have been coming here for 50 years, and Gen Z teens getting their minds blown by the power of musical improvisation. As the name suggests, their menu is composed almost entirely of baked potatoes. There are 24 total varieties, and you should order one—even if it’s just to take a picture of how big it is. Be sure to buy show tickets in advance." - brant cox, sylvio martins
