Trumpets Jazz Club & Restaurant

6 Depot Square, Montclair, NJ 07042, USA

Address:	6 Depot Square, Montclair, NJ 07042, USA
Phone:	+1 973-744-2600
Site:	trumpetsjazz.com
Rating:	3.8
Working:	Closed Closed 5:30–11:30PM 5:30–11:30PM 5:30PM–1AM 5:30PM–1AM 11:30AM–2:30PM

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Katia Revole

I know what your thinking...a jazz club in NJ, awesome! Do NOT bother. My friend and I went out to enjoy some jazz and good food. We are extremely courteous and well mannered people, but the staff thought otherwise. Let me give you the play by play. Lisa and I sat down ordered our drinks and meals before the entertainment began. We noticed that we were the youngest people there (30s), we had quiet conversation and once the music began we quieted down except for occasionally whispering to try each others food. I couldnt believe the waiter asked us to be quiet during our meal. I understand that the show was being recorded in a nearby range, however we surrounded by 65+ (with hearing aids) who were talking louder than the music itself! Also note we are no jazz club virgins and we know our manners! Why we wouldnt even dare to make a run to the bathroom until the set was over. So after we spent 200 together we tipped the minimum and got out of there ASAP! Thank you for treated us with such disrespect so we never spend a dime in Trumpets again. Ill go out of my way to make the journey to Blue Note or Smalls in NYC for now on.

A Private User

We came here after dinner for some drinks. The upstairs was empty. We sat on the couch & waited a while before getting up to order drinks at the bar, only to be told that if we are sitting we need to order drinks from the cocktail waitress. HHmmm :-/ OK, so she FINALLY came over & delivered our drinks with a fake smile & called us "sweetie". Round 2....waitress no where to be found. Oh & it smelled like bleach then later on Windex. We decided to close the tab & go somewhere else after only an hour. As we were walking out the cocktail waitress stopped me & asked "who paid this 64,94 tab?" (we had 2 tabs between the 8 of us) I said "we all did, whats the problem?" She said "Did you mean to give only $70.00?" I looked at her in shock. She then said "thats just silly. Next time you can get your own drinks from the bar." OH REALLY??? You mean like we had TRIED TO???? If I had known all this was about to happen I would have looked at the tab & taken back $5.00 while saying, "No, we didnt mean to leave you $70.00" Needless to say you will never find us here again. Unfriendly, rude service!!

Christopher Drukker

I frequent the club on regular basis, have had no issues at all with the staff, or the food... so I find some of the negative comments posted here perplexing... These comments have been described by being asked politely from staff members to keep their conversation to a minimum during a performance (witnessing this first hand)...Well, this is a standard policy in ALL jazz clubs, to show respect to the performers. There is nothing more disrespectful when a group of people hold a boisterous level of nonsensical chit-chat over someone trying to express themselves... this shows that the offenders, are either not educated in the arts, or oblivious to their conduct towards others, or possess a overly self absorbed nature...or in some cases... all the above. Finally, the comment about the age of the clientele have no relevance in the quality of a environment, that is simply pure discrimination which validates the above statement... Apologies, if this offends anyone... but respectfully just stating the facts.

A Private User

I have often visited Trumpets. The food is very fine and the music is always breath-taking. The evening endings are spectacular with great improvs. I have been to many jazz places in the world and it is often a struggle to find them... We should be glad the owners have managed to keep Trumpets alive. Slowness, fake smiles: never. Take the time to smile back and a smile will follow and much more... patience is also part of good food and jazz. Drop by next time. Imagine yourself in a private home environment, only with the best musicians around serving your delicious music.

Duwan Bogert

Horrible place. Drunk owner made a scene over a request for 10 off 90 bill after flys continuously landed in my drink inside the dining area. Place is dirty and over priced 90 bucks for 2 salads and 1 entree. Completely embarrassed by yelling and banging on things my family over a reasonable request. Owners should not drink at the bar and then try to handle any customers. This restaurant is on a tail spin and just wants to grab a quick buck from people. I will be calling the board the health in Montclair, NJ to make a formal complaint about the health standards.

Stephanie Freitas

Awful experience. My boyfriend and I decided to finally do something that is relaxing and different from what we are used to. So, we decided to try this place and let me tell you---it is misleading, overpriced and very little food to be had considering the price. We will not go there again, and for those who are interested in trying , please note that there is a music cover charge at the door (which they will not tell you until your bill comes ) and that charge for us was $20 per person

Mark Sample

Its amazing to have such a great venue for live music located in Montclair NJ. My wife and i have gone to the club several times and heard a variety of terrific musicians, ranging from traditional jazz to some exciting latin groups. The club has an intimate feeling, and all the tables have a good view of the stage. The food is delicious and the service friendly and discrete. I highly recommend this club to any music lovers.

Benswing Rich

Really wanted to like this place, but it was pretty bad. Service was fine (hence 2 stars instead of 1), seemed like a rookie bartender mixed my drink, musicians were good, but not my style of jazz. Calamari actually tasted like cardboard. Decor is fine, but not particularly nice. Gave it a shot, but now I know its worth it to travel into the city for live music & drinks.

Tom Marquet

My wife and I have been coming to Trumpets for a number of years for the Fantastic jazz music. The people who run this place really understand and support the history of this beautiful American art. The food is fantastic, and we are consistently taken care of by warm friendly knowledgable servers.

Nayi Lorick

I honestly dont understand how this place got as many stars as it did. As people used to Philly and AC clubs were accustomed to the small atmosphere that jazz offers. We stopped in and... smh...Im just glad we didnt order food. I will end with two words : BAR RESCUE!!

Naimah bogert

I ordered a Cesar salad (12) with grilled shrimp ($6 extra for 3). Salad was very dry and definitely not worth the 18 bucks. my husband ordered a drink and a fly flew in it. got another drink and a fly was in that one as well. very disgusting.

Salman

Properly segregated club. Recommend making "reservations" if youre not white as they Ll try to turn you away. Expect sluggish service if they come by to ur section at all. Music s great though.

Michele Smith

First time going and had a wonderful time! Our service was impeccable, the food was very tasty. The musicianship was classy, engaging, humorous and great! Live instrumentation at its best!

Norma Prescott

The food is awful, penne alla vodka, but the music by Bajopontino, afro-Peruvian jazz and most of it original, is fabulous (Raul Abbad)! Theyre the reason Im here. My server was awful too!