Sambuca in midtown offers live music seven nights a week. While the overall space seats about 300 people, Sambuca creates an intimate, sophisticated feel through lighting, decor and layout. Performances include occasional R&B or dance artists, but Sambuca is known for its jazz concerts and casually sophisticated atmosphere. It features a full bar with a wine list and extensive list of specialty drinks, such as the wedding cake martini and the agave nectar margarita. The restaurant menu includes Dr. Pepper Ribs, Chicken and Andouille Gumbo, and Seafood-Stuffed Chicken, along with steaks, salads and desserts. Groups may gather in a private space or rent the entire restaurant during daytime hours. Sambuca does not have a cover charge.
Sambuca
3102 Piedmont Rd. N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30305
404-237-5299
sambucarestaurant.com
Churchill Grounds offers live music five nights a week--Tuesday through Saturday--with an occasional Sunday performance, as of 2010. This club's relatively small space and low lighting bring to mind the intimacy of early jazz clubs. It hosts an open jam session on Tuesdays and offers a full bar. Musicians play both classic jazz songs and original compositions. As of August 2010, cover charges ranged from $7 to $15, with a minimum bar purchase of $5 to $10. Smoking is allowed and the bar tends to be quite smoky. The private party room, The Whisper Room, is available for special events.
Churchill Grounds
660 Peachtree St. N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30308
404-876-3030
churchillgrounds.com
Established in 1982, Café 290 has been featured on CNN and on the PBS series "Atlanta at Night." It was one of only three locations nationwide chosen for the unveiling of the U.S. Postal Service's Jazz Legends stamp series. The club, located just north of Atlanta in Sandy Springs, presents intimate seating that makes guests feel as if they are attending a private party. Jazz styles performed at Cafe 290 include mainstream, contemporary and funk. Musicians such as Ken Ford, Khat Phud, Melvin Miller and Micheal Ward have played Cafe 290. The menu includes baked brie, Polynesian chicken and grilled Mahi-Mahi, along with soups, steaks, salads and desserts. The full bar serves beer, wine, champagne, cognac and specialty drinks. A selection of cigars is available for purchase and smoking is permitted. The club is open Wednesday through Saturday and on first and third Mondays. As of 2010, the cover charge for Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays was $10. Cover charges for other nights varied from no charge to $10.
Café 290
290 Hilderbrand Dr. N.E.
Sandy Springs, GA 30328
404-256-3942
cafe290atlanta.com