Jazz music is one of America’s most cherished pastimes. From the early days of the music scene in the late 1800s to modern-day jazz clubs, one thing is for sure: there’s something about a good jazz club that will make you feel like you’re right back in another part of the American story. The Jazz Kitchen, a unique jazz bar and restaurant in the heart of Indianapolis, manages to feel both modern and classic at once.

The Jazz Kitchen opened in 1994, and it didn’t take long at all for the small venue to attract big crowds with their flawless nightly jazz acts.

Elaina Karen/Flickr Local musicians and more renowned artists have all played here during its two and a half decades (thus far). The atmosphere is somewhere between chilled and reverent, with the nightly throngs of patrons all sharing a common thread in their love for jazz.

Recognized by Downbeat Magazine as one of the “Top 100 Jazz Clubs In The World”, there’s no doubt that your visit(s) to The Jazz Kitchen will be anything short of memorable.

The Jazz Kitchen/Facebook The club is incredibly passionate about keeping the scene alive; they showcase many artists of many types of jazz subgenres and each brings with them their very own pizzazz and appeal.

The club features a full bar with delectable wine options, masterfully created cocktails and even some local craft beers.

The Jazz Kitchen/Facebook

For a relatively short menu, they sure do have plenty of options for many different palates.

The Jazz Kitchen/Facebook Some often raved-about dishes up for grabs include steaks, chops, and gourmet burgers, as well as (Not So) Cajun chicken, Po’ boys, and crab cakes. There’s quite a bit more, including vegetarian options, but we think you should check them out to see the rest!

The Jazz Kitchen also has space available for rent so you can throw the perfect low-key, chilled out event whenever you feel like it.

The Jazz Kitchen/Facebook Birthdays, meetings, proms – they can help accommodate for nearly any event that you’d like to throw there. Your guests will love the laid-back, Americana atmosphere. Jazz is an unforgettably American pastime and The Jazz Kitchen certainly honors this American tradition in a very big way.

Keep in mind, though, that this is a bar and lounge, so only patrons who are 21 years old or older may attend events here.

The Jazz Kitchen/Facebook There’s a $15 minimum food and drink order per show, and sometimes they host more than one show per night. Your cover pays the band, and the dinner minimum keeps The Jazz Kitchen open for patrons like yourself to enjoy.

If you’d like to have a look at the menu, you can check it out here. On that website, you will also find show schedules, operating hours, and lots more info to answer any questions you may have about what to expect.

Elaina Karen/Flickr

Local musicians and more renowned artists have all played here during its two and a half decades (thus far). The atmosphere is somewhere between chilled and reverent, with the nightly throngs of patrons all sharing a common thread in their love for jazz.

The Jazz Kitchen/Facebook

The club is incredibly passionate about keeping the scene alive; they showcase many artists of many types of jazz subgenres and each brings with them their very own pizzazz and appeal.

Some often raved-about dishes up for grabs include steaks, chops, and gourmet burgers, as well as (Not So) Cajun chicken, Po’ boys, and crab cakes. There’s quite a bit more, including vegetarian options, but we think you should check them out to see the rest!

Birthdays, meetings, proms – they can help accommodate for nearly any event that you’d like to throw there. Your guests will love the laid-back, Americana atmosphere. Jazz is an unforgettably American pastime and The Jazz Kitchen certainly honors this American tradition in a very big way.

There’s a $15 minimum food and drink order per show, and sometimes they host more than one show per night. Your cover pays the band, and the dinner minimum keeps The Jazz Kitchen open for patrons like yourself to enjoy.

Have you ever been to a live jazz show? What was it like? Tell us about it in the comments below!

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Address: 5377 N College Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220, USA