Catalina Jazz Club - Los Angeles (CA)

5 /5 David Kagel: Great Jazz, food and ambience. The seating is terrific as you arent crammed in like so many jazz clubs. The menu is quite large and we enjoyed all the salads and entrees. Pasta were particularly tasty. We were impressed that the owner was there and was very engaged and wanted to make sure everyone was enjoying the evening. And it is just a terrific spot to see Jazz. Every seat is great and the sound system very good. They book great acts. We were lucky enough to catch jazz great Jane Monheit who put on an incredible show. Her vocal range and extensive songbook were just stunning. Another great thing about Catalina is that they only have one show per night so they dont cut the entertainment short. You can really settle in and enjoy great music and food. Cant wait to catch more great shows in 2026!

2 /5 Nisey: For the amount of money I paid you would of thought everything would be top tier but it was terrible. The greet at the door was okay, the hostess that take you to your seat was very nice thats why its even 2 stars. The table next to me has to hunt down the waiter and here I am thinking hes going to come to my table after nope went to another table and never came to mines I had to stop the hostess and asked if the waiter ever was going to come so she took my order based off her memory and got my drink wrong once it came. The portion of food giving for the price does not add up. The waiter keep filling everyone one glass around me but never came and refilled mines when it got low. I only came to see my friend perform and she was amazing, the entertainment was wonderful. But as far as this place goes it just was not a good 1st time experience

4 /5 Maurice Williams: Catalina Jazz Club is a fantastic spot for live music and an all-around good time. The service was excellent — attentive, friendly, and on top of everything without being intrusive. The atmosphere was exactly what you’d hope for from a classic jazz venue: intimate, relaxed, and full of great energy. The only small drawback was the food and cocktails — they were decent but didn’t quite match the level of the performance or service. Still, it’s a great place to spend an evening enjoying top-notch live jazz in a cozy, welcoming setting.

5 /5 Robert Varich: First time here but 6th time seeing Fruitcake Follies. Chris was smart to get this 27 year review booked for Catalina Jazz Club. 1st impression the management group cares enough to be present for the show. The sound and lights were spectacular(cant wait to attend a Jazz show here). The food was prepared perfect. My group had three of us. The NY steak was cooked to perfection, Medium Rare as it should be. The Scampi was flavorful and plenty of prawns. The Seafood pasta was creamy and flavorful. Apple tart good amount of apples and perfect crust. The sunday is a heap of icecream with fudge and whip cream. Shareable size.

1 /5 Shea George: We’re visiting LA with family and had an amazing day until we walked into this jazz bar and met Manuel Santiago, the manager. He completely misled us. At the entrance he clearly said the $40 per person charge would be covered in food and drinks. Based on his words, we ordered accordingly. When the bill came, he suddenly changed his story and charged us almost double, pretending he never said anything. Even the staff admitted we were told the wrong information. It’s shocking how Manuel Santiago openly cheats tourists just to make an extra buck and keep people from leaving an empty bar. Disgusting behaviour. Music was good, but the management ruins the place. Tourists, avoid.