57 West Jazz Cafe

06/27/08

Avoid at all costs.

by asl1972 at Citysearch

I heard they closed down. It was probably for the best.

The owner wasn't cut out to have a business. He treated customers like dirt. I knew he treated the musicians like dirt. He treated his staff like dirt. He wanted Pappadeaux prices for warmed-over microwaved slop. 24.95 for a warmed-over plate of cajun shrimp alfredo? Forget it. Food was absolutely horrid. Did anyone ever look up at that horrible, disgusting roof? And drink prices? Outrageous. $10 cover charge? ...he was out of his mind.

The place was literally a gigantic hole-in-the-wall. Houston NEEDS jazz. It is STARVING for the jazz genre right now. Unfortunately, we have to see GREAT potentials for a slammin' place go up in flames due to bad advertising, bad management, and bad customer service. Right in the heart of the Galleria area, too - what a shame. He really could have advertised about the place MUCH better by way of online, paper, radio, or any other venue.

Houston NEEDED a place like 57 West Jazz Cafe to be successful. Unfortunately, we'll have to wait until someone out there with excellent marketing skill and great business sense can come along and open up a place for every jazz lover in Houston. If you REALLY want good jazz, we'll just have to stick with Red Cat Jazz Cafe until something better comes along. Sorry it didn't work out, 57 West. You had your chance. And you blew it.

• Pros: The music was great.
• Cons: Filthy food, grotesque prices, ridiculous cover charge, owner was the biggest moron we've EVER known

04/14/08

Thursday's are the Hottest in the City at 57 West

by PamGreer08 at Citysearch

I went on a Thursday; they have Networking Mixer every Thursday from 7pm to 9pm. After 9pm; you have to pay to get in. You will not be disappointed. You should bring your business cards; because that will allow you to meet likeminded individuals.

• Pros: Parking, Service, Owners, design
• Cons: none. People are unaware of this hot spot.

04/03/08

Great Ambiance, Amazing Customer Service

by Traynkwil at Citysearch

I visited 57 West in March of 2008. The club was packed and we were actually seated in the VIP area which was a pleasant surprise. The band performing this Saturday night was exceptional. What I most enjoyed was the level of customer service from the moment we walked in the door. The food was average at best, but we went for the music and were more than satisfied.

• Pros: Customer Service and Music
• Cons: Can't Think of One!