This was my first visit to the Dakota Jazz Club and I cannot imagine ever going back. We paid $65/head to listen to one hour of live music. $30 for a bottle of $7.00 wine. I ordered the ceaser salad. Actually the menu said something like ""heart of romaine with ceaser dressing. It was $9.00 and one of the least expensive items on the menu. When the waitress took my order she asked if I'd like chicken as well on my salad. That sounded good, so I said yes. My friend ordered the crabcakes for $12.50. \r
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When the food came, I nearly laughed out loud, the portions were so small! My heart of romaine with chicken ($5.00 extra) was about six romaine leaves and no more than 2 oz of chicken along with a tablespoon of salad dressing. My friend got three crabcakes no bigger tatertots. They did give us a small plate of bread as well. \r
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The people sitting at the next table ordered the steak. I think it was $21. They got a six ounce steak, frozen fries, a little bit of grilled mixed vegetables and the bread plate.\r
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The music was good, and while I found the menu limited and arrogant, the little food we did eat was good, too. Wait staff was fine as well, but for 200 bucks, I want excellent. What a disappointment! \r
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Pros: One of theonly places to listen to live jazz in the Twin Cities
Cons: Eat before you go because the food there is overpriced and the portions are miniscule
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