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Jazz Clubs in Miami Beach, Florida

Jazz is a music genre that originated in African-American communities at the turn of the 20th century. It combines African and European music traditions, and features improvisation and a highly repetitive call-and-response pattern. Jazz is still enjoyed by many music enthusiasts today. There are several jazz-oriented clubs on the music scene in Miami Beach.
  1. Arturo Sandoval Jazz Club

    • The Arturo Sandoval Jazz Club, located in the North Beach neighborhood, features nightly live shows and Latin-inspired cuisine. Two full bars are available, and there is a business casual dress code. The nonsmoking club opens at 8:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. In 2010, a $25 cover charge is added to every guest's bill. Reservations are recommended, and there is a pay parking lot is nearby.

      Arturo Sandoval Jazz Club
      6701 Collins Ave.
      Miami Beach, FL 33141
      305-403-7565
      arturosandovaljazzclub.com

    Van Dyke Café

    • The Van Dyke Café offers full bar service and a menu that features everything from pizza to Middle Eastern cuisine. Guests can enjoy live music in an eclectic mix of genres, including jazz, playing upstairs from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Street parking is available.

      Van Dyke Café
      846 Lincoln Road
      Miami Beach, FL 33139
      305-534-3600
      thevandykecafe.com

    MOVA/Halo Lounge

    • MOVA, formerly The Halo Lounge, is located in the South Beach neighborhood, and it features electronica and jazz. This nonsmoking gay club has a full bar and a casual chic dress code. Street parking is available. MOVA is open until 3 a.m. daily.

      MOVA/Halo Lounge
      1625 Michigan Ave.
      Miami Beach, FL 33139
      305-534-8181
      movalounge.com

    Jazid

    • Jazid is a popular club in the South Beach area that is known for live jazz shows, with styles ranging from classic to acid. Impromptu celebrity performances are a tradition at this club. There is a DJ upstairs for those who do not care for the experimental atmosphere of the downstairs area. The dress code is business casual or trendy. Hours are from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. As of 2010, guests must pay a $10 cover charge on Friday and Saturday nights.

      Jazid
      1342 Washington Ave.
      Miami Beach, FL 33139
      305-673-9372
      jazid.net

    Normandy Fountain Café

    • The Normandy Fountain Café is listed as an inexpensive pub with Caribbean and New Orleans flair. The café features live jazz, dancing, and a full bar. It is open Wednesday through Sunday.

      Normandy Fountain Café
      928 71st St.
      Miami Beach, FL 33141
      305-865-2636

    The Red Bar at Catalina Hotel & Beach Club

    • The Red Bar at Catalina Hotel & Beach Club is a shabby-chic retro bar with unlimited happy-hour cocktails daily from 7 to 8 p.m. There is no nearby parking, but valet parking is available.

      The Red Bar at Catalina Hotel & Beach Club
      1756 Collins Ave.
      Miami Beach, FL 33139
      305-674-3527
      catalinahotel.com

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