Take 5

Very rarely do I give 5 stars, this came very close.
The concept is perfect for Cleveland! Jazz club and small unique menu. The shrimp and grits are just wow. Turkey ribs… Yes turkey ribs are really great.
This place is not fine dining, but neither are the prices. The servers need a little coaching. So it’s a great total value for the experience.
Great live music, you can actually talk to your friends and hear each other.
Can’t wait to go back!

Fish Fry on Fridays and its unlimited all you can eat! Definitely want to come during happy hour. They also play jazz and neo soul type of music. It’s a cool spot, if you’re trying to chill.

Friday after work is like a scene from Romper Room!
I cant understand why there are so many kids in this bar and they are doing Spoken Word poetry. I always figured after work Friday crowd to be a little different!
Some how we ordered 3 drinks and got charged for 4!
I pay and add a tip… this is my way of never returning…

Saturday night entertainment was Great!!! Our seats offered no privacy and were extremely close to other patrons… tabless along the wall seemed to be better than the middle isle. Enormous food portions enough to share or take home leftovers

We wandered by Take 5 jazz club and made the lucky decision to check it out on a night when DTC Organ Trio (Dan Wilson, guitar; David Throckmorton, drums; Cliff Barnes, organ) was playing. They had great chemistry and obviously loved playing together, especially when they pushed each other and really got jamming. They opened with Tenderly, followed by a tune with a Latin beat. They mostly played familiar music. I wasn’t expecting to hear the Carpenters or Eric Clapton in a jazz club but the crowd loved it. The interpretations were creative and joyful. I was also happy to hear Caravan. A good vocalist joined for a couple of songs in the second set.
This place should have been busier on a Friday night: no cover and the atmosphere was cozy and good for listening. The service was delightful. Calling the food «tapas» is a stretch — it was basically bar food. There’s no dessert but a couple of of martinis on the menu would make fair substitutes.

Stopped for drinks on July 4^th after the fireworks. They had fantastic live jazz band on that night. A classy place for sure, but not pretentious. The service was outstanding, great drinks and food too. Definitely coming back next time I’m in Cleveland.

Met some friends on a Saturday night and the music was awesome. The service, left a bit to be desired… but I’d definitely be back. Intimate atmosphere and great music.

Please check this local music spot. The band is fresh– r&b and jazz. The crowd is young and eclectic. The drinks are tasty. The food is good– although I cannot speak to the prices. The location is also good as it on a strip of other bars and clubs that could be worth checking out. #chifoodie #foodtourism #music #culture #cleveland

Nice atmosphere, great live band. First visit was on a Friday, the place was fairly empty but the service was good. Our server Shameka was very nice an attentive

The music, host, people and atmosphere were great. I attended the open Mic on Wednesday and it did not disappoint the food was great. I also attended the Eric Roberson concert here several months ago and it was beyond worth coming to. I will be back again.

Wednesdays the have live jazz band open mic, something fairly new I assume. Thursdays they have another band doin the same thing — it seems pretty bustling during the hours of 8pm to 11pm.
1 dollar domestic beers during happy hour 3 – 7 pm
I went for the music and did not have food, only drink — the bartender was friendly and offered me try a cocktail she enjoys (at no cost) — the drinks were still around 7 to 8 bucks — a little pricy but the music and improv from some of the musicians made it totally worth it.

This restaurant charges $ 15 for one drink, but their tables, bars & the very small restroom was unclean. It took almost an hour for the server to bring drinks on a semi-​crowded night. Also, some of their bartenders need more training and their servers are disorganized. They charge $ 10 for valet parking, but the walkway directly in front of their front door was full of snow & ice. The live music is good but there are other live music venues in this city.

Ok, this place is «alright.» For starters I’ll say the ambiance is nice. Now lets get to the real… We were charged $ 5 for the live performance which was fine but the band performed all of 20min IF THAT within the 3 ½ hrs we were there. They took EXTREMELY LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONG intermissions in between the 3 songs they sang. When I called they told me the band starts at 9pm. We got there about 8:30ish and they didn’t start until after 10:00. So that was a waste. The food was «alright» oh and I ordered a margarita that to my surprise when the bill came was $ 15. I’m not cheap (believe it or not) but I truly believe in getting my money’s worth if I’m out spending it. I felt like it was a COMPLETE WASTE.

Stopped thru and loved the space and the owner was very accommodating. The food was great but service was slow at best. Drinks are great when you can get them. A bit over priced not to get some type of buzz. There was a really nice crowd not too busy but not sure the bartender can handle a slight rush. The band was great but really loud. Forced you to be more intimate with the people you are with because you couldn’t have a decent conversation without seeming rude by attempting to talk over the musicians.

Take 5 has potential but fails to deliver.
The construction inside indicates that no expense was spared. The prices on the menu are fairly aggressive by Cleveland standards. In and of itself, that’s not a problem. However, the food is primarily heated up frozen food even on basic items like fries. As a result, the food is not spicy like New Orleans flavor but bland. The cocktails are not innovative but not classics. The wine list is extremely heavy on repeated styles from different vineyards.
The jazz is great and the building itself is great. I sincerely hope that Take 5 makes an effort to refocus their menu. They are trying to bring the Mississippi Delta north which would be a great contribution to the area but instead of 20 poorly executed dishes, they should have 5 superstars. It’s challenging to spend $ 10−20/person on microwaved meals but I wouldn’t have any problem spending $ 20 – 30 on a real gumbo or shrimp and grits.
Here’s hoping to a turnaround because the concept is a diamond in the rough.

I really wanted to like this place. It seems cool, and the music they had piped in when we arrived was good, and the woman behind the bar was friendly. But it’s just not that great.
I went here with a friend for a few drinks and bite. They have $ 1 beers during happy hour. Score! We were putting the Yuenlings down like nobody’s business. They also have happy hour food specials. We shared sliders, turkey ribs (I swear) and some kind of weird egg roll thing, too. All three were delicious and cheap (I think they were $ 4 each).
We were the only people in the place for the entire 2+ hours we were there. That’s not a good sign. A band came in and set up while we were hanging out, and we were getting psyched. LIve music is almost always good, and we were set up for a private concert. Well, this was one of the rare exceptions. The band was crazy loud. Way WAY too loud. They drove us out of there.
So, cheap beer and food could bring me back, but I’m not confident this place will be open the next time I’m in Cleveland. A shame, because the concept is sound, and a good jazz club is hard to find these days.

I’ve stopped in for drinks with small groups several times and been pleasantly surprised by the service and nice live music offered. They do not have anything on tap, so expect more cocktails and a limited selection of bottles. Take 5 attracts a more refined, older crowd than the typical warehouse district establishment. I’ve yet to try the food but I’ve seen it each time I’ve stopped in and everything looked and smelled good from afar. The menu seemed seafood-​oriented with a combination of small plates and entrees.