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Restaurants With Live Jazz in Chicago

Although New York City is widely hailed as the jazz capital of the world, Chicago is certainly a formidable runner-up. Birthplace of such groups as the Art Ensemble of Chicago and the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM), Chicago has historically been on the cutting edge of avant-garde music. On the other end of the spectrum are a host of historic jazz restaurants where you can enjoy top-quality food, drinks and music.

  1. Pete Miller's

    • Located about 20 miles north of Chicago, a stone's throw away from Lake Michigan, Pete Miller's is a high-end, all-American, meat-and-potatoes establishment that gives its clientele a heaping serving of jazz from Monday to Saturday. Entrees aren't cheap, but the good news is there's never a minimum or cover charge for the music. Jazz at Pete Miller's features regular weekly bands that are sure to make you feel at home.

      Pete Miller's

      1557 Sherman Avenue

      Evanston, IL 60201

      847-328-0399

      petemillers.com

    Andy's Jazz Club & Restaurant

    • Founded in 1951 as a saloon where ladies and gentlemen of the press who lived in the River North district could drop their cameras and grab a drink, Andy's remains a "trendy hub" that features live jazz of all styles, from swing to Brazilian jazz to organ trios, every night from 5 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Located in the up-and-coming River North district, Andy's also boasts a comprehensive dinner menu complete with steak, seafood, pasta and pizza.

      Andy's Jazz Club and Restaurant

      11 E. Hubbard Street

      Chicago, IL 60611

      312-642-6805

      andysjazzclub.com

    Jerry's Sandwiches

    • A more casual setting than your average venue, Jerry's has live music most nights of the week. With over 100 different varieties to choose from, Jerry's Sandwiches features a smorgasbord of sandwiches from all over the world. Its arsenal of 70 ingredients, 140 American craft beers, side dishes and desserts is matched by its eclectic range of musical performers, which include experimental jazz ensembles, blues, folk, and rock acts.

      Jerry's Sandwiches

      1938 W. Division Street

      Chicago, IL 60622

      773-235-1006

      jerryssandwiches.com

    Katerina's

    • Katerina's doesn't just claim to be a jazz club or restaurant, but also a cultural center with all styles of music "from Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, Greek, Flamenco and Japanese to all Gypsy Genres and then some!" A trip to Katerina's may prove to be an excursion through an eclectic mix of music, food, poetry, film and theater. The menu has a Mediterranean bent, but offers a wide array of food from exotic eats, such as Tiganiá---a Thessalian dish that Katerina's father was famous for, and basic grub like bistro burgers and paninis. Katerina's is a classy, affordable club for adults over 21.

      Katerina's

      1920 W. Irving Park Road

      Chicago, IL 60613

      773-348-7592

      katerinas.com

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