Jazz, A Louisiana Kitchen (CLOSED)

DTO Luv · Post by **DTO Luv** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 9:37 pm

I've been to Jazz quite a few times. It's one of my favorite places. I noticed the other day that this area of DT is starting to see quite a bit of new restaurants. Even more than in North DT right now.

On the Paxton Block
-Jazz
-The Chophouse
-Jimmy John's

Across the street at Central Park Plaza
-Sullivan's (theme restaurant)
-Starbucks

I'm betting that Holland Center attenders are frequenters of these restaurants.

omaproud · Post by **omaproud** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 9:06 am

I also ate at Jazz over the weekend, for the first time, and really loved it! Â If you like oysters on the half shell they have Thursday special, just 50 cents each! Â Yum!

almighty_tuna · Post by **almighty_tuna** » Sat Apr 04, 2009 12:03 pm

Going to Jazz tonight with Mrs Tuna and some friends before the Blue October show tonight. Â Any recommendations or discouragements? Â I can't get the menu to come up on their site.

DTO Luv · Post by **DTO Luv** » Sat Apr 04, 2009 12:24 pm

My favorite the crawfish and anduoille fettuccini. Wags likes the chicken a la mer. The Boudin Balls as an appetizer are great. I'd also recommend the shrimp fettuccini, the shrimp czarina, and pretty much anything but the cajun cacciatore. Way too spicy for me.

the1wags · Post by **the1wags** » Sat Apr 04, 2009 3:08 pm

Chicken a la mer has to have a crack cocaine base. I'm hooked.

Big E · Post by **Big E** » Sat Apr 04, 2009 3:47 pm

the1wags wrote:Chicken a la mer has to have a crack cocaine base. I'm hooked.

Second that.

almighty_tuna · Post by **almighty_tuna** » Sat Apr 04, 2009 5:47 pm

Thanks, guys! Â Looking forward to some good food tonight!...I ga-run-tee!!

almighty_tuna · Post by **almighty_tuna** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 10:24 am

Good food at Jazz on Sat. Â I tried alligator for the first time! Â The krab cakes were tasty and the chicken a la mer was really tasty and was pleasantly spicy! Â Would definitely go back considering the prices were pretty reasonable. Â Can't sing praises about the wait staff though.

Big E · Post by **Big E** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 10:37 am

almighty_tuna wrote:Good food at Jazz on Sat. I tried alligator for the first time! The krab cakes were tasty and the chicken a la mer was really tasty and was pleasantly spicy! Would definitely go back considering the prices were pretty reasonable. Can't sing praises about the wait staff though.

Oh my god... there might not be a place downtown with as consistently bad service as Jazz. Â La Buvette MAYBE, but that's kind of their schtick.

Good thing the food is so good. Â I order the Chicken a la Mer and get about three meals out of it.

almighty_tuna · Post by **almighty_tuna** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 10:57 am

Big E wrote:I order the Chicken a la Mer and get about three meals out of it.

um...then maybe I should change my name to Big Almighty Tuna. Â I killed the entire portion.

Big E · Post by **Big E** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 11:02 am

almighty_tuna wrote:
Big E wrote:I order the Chicken a la Mer and get about three meals out of it.
um...then maybe I should change my name to Big Almighty Tuna. I killed the entire portion.

Keep doing that and we'll change your name for you. Â

the1wags · Post by **the1wags** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 11:09 am

Yeah Tuesday's special is 1/2 price Chicken a la mer. I get the half order and crush it. I'm hoping you are talking about the full order Big E. Â :oops:

Big E · Post by **Big E** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 12:16 pm

I'm jammed full if I get through the 1/2 order in one sitting (or the "not full order" as they call it).

I usually supplement with a 1/2 dozen oysters, though, too.

Post by **Brad** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 12:19 pm

I guess I will see you guys done there tomorrow about 6 or so then?

the1wags · Post by **the1wags** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 12:24 pm

Big E wrote: I usually supplement with a 1/2 dozen oysters, though, too.

I tried oysters once and about blew chunks on the bar. It's like trying to eat a mouthful of snot, only more nasty. Good job on getting me hooked on sushi, but oysters are vile.

I'm booked tomorrow night, so I'll probably be making the standard Tuesday lunch stop.

DTO Luv · Post by **DTO Luv** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 12:39 pm

If I'm starving I'll put away a full order of crawfish and andouille fettucini and and order of Boudin Balls. The boudin balls have a la mer sauce so I get my crack fix that way too.

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 3:58 pm

Big E wrote:
almighty_tuna wrote:Good food at Jazz on Sat. I tried alligator for the first time! The krab cakes were tasty and the chicken a la mer was really tasty and was pleasantly spicy! Would definitely go back considering the prices were pretty reasonable. Can't sing praises about the wait staff though.
Oh my god... there might not be a place downtown with as consistently bad service as Jazz. La Buvette MAYBE, but that's kind of their schtick.

Good thing the food is so good. I order the Chicken a la Mer and get about three meals out of it.

We have eaten at Jazz maybe 8-10 times, and NEVER had bad service. Â Sometimes it is very quick and efficient, and sometimes it is a tad slow, but never ever has it been rude or nonexistent. Â One of us must be hitting it on off days.

windsor · Post by **windsor** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 5:30 pm

the1wags wrote:Chicken a la mer has to have a crack cocaine base. I'm hooked.

I have never had crack, but for some reason you description makes me want to try some chicken a la mer.

mrs_tuna · Post by **mrs_tuna** » Fri Apr 10, 2009 12:11 pm

almighty_tuna wrote:
Big E wrote:I order the Chicken a la Mer and get about three meals out of it.
um...then maybe I should change my name to Big Almighty Tuna. I killed the entire portion.

I kind of feel bad that I wasn't all that impressed. Â From the reviews here I was expecting so much more! Â I do appreciate that they are at least up front and honest about not using real crab meat ... but my food was lacking something.

bluecollartechworker · Sun May 29, 2011 7:50 pm

I had a weekend lunch at Jazz recently and everyone liked their food. Â It was everybody's first time there and the staff and food where good. Â Service was a little slower than some people might expect, but none of us minded.

almighty_tuna · Post by **almighty_tuna** » Tue May 31, 2011 11:08 am

mrs_tuna wrote:
almighty_tuna wrote:
Big E wrote:I order the Chicken a la Mer and get about three meals out of it.
um...then maybe I should change my name to Big Almighty Tuna. I killed the entire portion.
I kind of feel bad that I wasn't all that impressed. From the reviews here I was expecting so much more! I do appreciate that they are at least up front and honest about not using real crab meat ... but my food was lacking something.

Btw, I'm calling you out on this now. Â You'd kill for some chicken a la mer and a bloody mary from Jazz and you know it!

ItsAllAboutMe · Post by **ItsAllAboutMe** » Tue Dec 11, 2012 9:20 pm

I love the building but HATE the
purple, green, yellow paint job. It' sucks and has since day one.
This building could be amazing for now it looks like sh$t. Had to get that off my chest

Post by **Coyote** » Tue Dec 11, 2012 9:35 pm

ItsAllAboutMe wrote:But HATE the
purple, green, yellow paint job. It' sucks and has since day one.
This building could be amazing for now it looks like sh$t. Had to get that off my chest

You have never lived in Louisiana.

Linkin5 · Post by **Linkin5** » Tue Dec 11, 2012 10:13 pm

ItsAllAboutMe wrote:I love the building but HATE the
purple, green, yellow paint job. It' sucks and has since day one.
This building could be amazing for now it looks like sh$t. Had to get that off my chest

Yeah, how dare a Louisiana style Restaraunt in Nebraska use colors to signify them as such. Â Are you serious?

omadweller · Post by **omadweller** » Tue Dec 11, 2012 10:43 pm

Good food, I had talapia, but I do remember the purple.

bigredmed · Post by **bigredmed** » Wed Dec 12, 2012 6:04 am

Like most southern food, too much salt and too much sugar for me.

ItsAllAboutMe · Post by **ItsAllAboutMe** » Wed Dec 12, 2012 6:44 am

Yeah, how dare a Louisiana style Restaraunt in Nebraska use colors to signify them as such. Â Are you serious?

Yes, I'm very serious. Â Have you not been there? Â I'm know those colors could look good but it is very poorly done and the pieces of plywood they have painted over are warping. Â Looks like a boarded up abandoned building with a crappy paint job.

Post by **nebugeater** » Wed Dec 12, 2012 6:49 am

ItsAllAboutMe wrote:
Yeah, how dare a Louisiana style Restaraunt in Nebraska use colors to signify them as such. Are you serious?
Yes, I'm very serious. Have you not been there? I'm know those colors could look good but it is very poorly done and the pieces of plywood they have painted over are warping. Looks like a boarded up abandoned building with a crappy paint job.

Have YOU been to Louisiana? Â Â

nebport5 · Post by **nebport5** » Wed Dec 12, 2012 6:26 pm

nebugeater wrote:
ItsAllAboutMe wrote:
Yeah, how dare a Louisiana style Restaraunt in Nebraska use colors to signify them as such. Are you serious?
Yes, I'm very serious. Have you not been there? I'm know those colors could look good but it is very poorly done and the pieces of plywood they have painted over are warping. Looks like a boarded up abandoned building with a crappy paint job.

Have YOU been to Louisiana?

+1

Also I don't know if everyone is aware that Jazz is actually a chain, hence the Mardi Gras color scheme is a part of their trademark.

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Fri Dec 14, 2012 5:27 pm

ItsAllAboutMe wrote:I love the building but HATE the
purple, green, yellow paint job.

I will second the question. Â Are you serious??? Â The restaurant is the closest thing to anything located in or near the French Quarter that I have ever seen anywhere else in America. Â And for the most part I truly love the food. Â Even the service (often lackadaisical) authentically replicates The Big Easy.

Linkin5 · Post by **Linkin5** » Sun Dec 16, 2012 8:52 pm

Went there randomly after Beauty and the Beast at the Orpheum yesterday. Â For the price had a great meal.

ItsAllAboutMe · Post by **ItsAllAboutMe** » Mon Dec 17, 2012 5:48 pm

I will second the question. Are you serious??? The restaurant is the closest thing to anything located in or near the French Quarter that I have ever seen anywhere else in America. And for the most part I truly love the food. Even the service (often lackadaisical) authentically replicates The Big Easy.

Seriously? Did you read my post? At no time have questioned the quality of the food nor the interior decor.

A.) I have been to the French Quarter many times and and I love it.
B.) I don't have a problem with the colors themselves.

I have a huge problem with the execution and quality of the exterior. You apparently believe that rotting plywood covered by a bad paint job is somehow perfect for that corner of downtown. I took the time to look at the photo's of the other Jazz Kitchens in the chain and they did very nice jobs with those exteriors. They didn't use some lame excuse that because it's a Louisiana kitchen we can do a crappy job.

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Tue Dec 18, 2012 7:27 am

I don't think that the exterior of the building is the responsibility of the tenant. Â And other than putting a metal railing and outdoor seating, plus a rather attractive neon sign, I don't think the building exterior was changed at all since Jazz signed their lease.

Post by **Coyote** » Thu Jan 16, 2014 4:25 pm

Had the Crawfish Po'Boy and thought it was good, but the crawfish were overly battered.
My friend had the Chicken a la Mer which looked great, almost had their Muffuletta, but wanted a Po'Boy.
Nice atmosphere, really enjoyed being back in Louisiana (for an hour...)

Post by **Brad** » Thu Jan 16, 2014 4:47 pm

I haven't been there in a while.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Thu Jan 16, 2014 5:17 pm

I have been there numerous times and love the Chicken a la Mer. I think the restaurant did a great job on the inside to make it feel like you are down by the bayou. There are so many other restaurants that could do a few thttle things to help carry out the theme like Jazz.

bigredmed · Post by **bigredmed** » Thu Jan 16, 2014 5:28 pm

Last time I was there, it was a lot of salt, sugar, and shrimp. Any items on the current menu that would not blow up you blood sugar or your BP?

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Thu Jan 16, 2014 9:56 pm

Cajun food ain't health food.

guy4omaha · Post by **guy4omaha** » Fri Jan 17, 2014 6:06 pm

skinzfan23 wrote:I have been there numerous times and love the Chicken a la Mer. I think the restaurant did a great job on the inside to make it feel like you are down by the bayou. There are so many other restaurants that could do a few thttle things to help carry out the theme like Jazz.

Chicken a la Mer. Yeah, if I had to have a last meal, I might as for this.

Post by **Coyote** » Tue Mar 11, 2014 6:01 pm

I keep forgetting Tuesdays the Chicken a la Mer is half priced...

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