Review: Dakota Jazz Club and Restaurant in Minneapolis

Great Food, Great Jazz, Great Atmosphere at the Dakota Jazz Club

The Minneapolis Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant is located in downtown Minneapolis at 1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis in Minnesota 55403. Opening daily at 11:00 AM, the Dakota Jazz Club closes at 9:00 PM on Sundays, 10:00 PM Mondays through Thursdays, and 11:00 PM on Fridays and Saturdays. Happy hour is held Monday through Friday from 4:30 until 6:30 PM.

One of the premier Minneapolis jazz restaurants, the Dakota Jazz Club is a magnet for established and new jazz musicians and some, such as jazz bassist Gordon Johnson, will even celebrate their CD release performance at this locale. It is noteworthy that this is one of the select Minneapolis restaurants where patrons actually come to hear the music and if you are planning on lively conversation, ask your server to seat you on the mezzanine out outdoors.

The atmosphere at the Minneapolis Dakota Jazz Club is relaxed and casual, but it does not lend itself to entertaining small children and unless your kids are jazz aficionados, finding a sitter might be the best course of action. Due to its pleasingly enjoyable atmosphere and dual function as both a concert venue and an eatery, the Club is a favorite hangout for those enjoying the Twin Cities bar scene and dating couples out for a romantic night on the town.

Visitors to Minneapolis restaurants need to be aware that the Dakota Jazz Club is not cheap. A basket of fries runs $7 and an Ahi Tuna Nicoise Salad will set you back $15--and this is just the bar menu. From the dinner menu you have the option of ordering up some mouthwatering Lamb Loin Cassoulet for $32 and add a Heart of Romaine Caesar Style Salad for $9.

It is noteworthy that the Dakota Jazz Club values its inclusion among the ranks of American jazz restaurants that are made famous not only by the music they play live but also because of their impeccable menu selections, and the chef is very clear that dishes may be altered to suit vegetarian palates or those who have certain dietary needs not addressed by the choices available.