Upcoming Events @ Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe
Located on 'The Hill' in Grosse Pointe Farms, the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe serves lunch and dinner Tuesday through Friday with two dinner seatings on Fridays and Saturdays with live music from world renowned Jazz artists on the weekend. From the moment you enter our restaurant until the end of your dining experience, we aim to make you feel welcome and taken care of.
UPCOMING
We pride ourselves on creating an exceptional environment for both musicians and jazz enthusiasts alike. If you are interested in performing at Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe please send a press kit to Willie Jones at williejones@dirtydogjazz.com
Live Music every Wednesday is a piano player and no cover charge, Thursday – Saturday is Live Jazz and a $20 Cover Charge
We pride ourselves on creating an exceptional environment for both musicians and jazz enthusiasts alike. If you are interested in performing at Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe please send a press kit to Willie Jones at williejones@dirtydogjazz.com
Gretchen Carhartt Valade is known as the “angel of jazz” for her long-lasting contributions to Detroit’s art and cultural scene as well as the global jazz community. At age 82, she opened the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe. It was one of her favorite places, where she could be found most nights enjoying the music and cheering on the artists. We take great pride in honoring her legacy with our award winning jazz and dinner club.
Our Delicious Fare
Let your taste buds swing to the rhythm of our succulent scallops, accompanied by a vibrant melody of spices. Savor the improvisational brilliance of our chicken power bowl, featuring a melody of fresh ingredients and a mustard glaze. Pair these delightful dishes with our extensive selection of fine wines and crafted cocktails, and let the music and cuisine transport you to a world of sensory delight. At the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, we invite you to feast on culinary masterpieces that strike the perfect chord with your appetite.
LUNCH
TUE-SAT: 11:30 PM – 4:00 PM
DINNER & LIVE MUSIC
WED & THU: 6 PM – 9 PM
FRI & SAT: 6 PM – 10:30 PM
Main Courses
Salmon
pan roasted, sweet potato hash, brussels, Benton’s bacon, tomato jam, maple butter sauce
Beef Short Rib
pomme puree, ash roasted carrots, natural sauce, beets
Shrimp Pasta
shrimp sauté, pappardelle pasta, garlic cream, spinach, sundried tomatoes
Hill of Perch
Michigan lake perch, pan fry, garlic green beans,
duck fat waffle fries, lemon caper garlic cream
Short Rib Bolognese
pipe rigate pasta, braised beef short rib, red wine tomato sauce, grilled bread with Boursin cheese
Chicken Power Bowl
marinated grilled breast of chicken, caramelized corn, sweet potato hash, fried brussels, brown rice, fried tortilla
Performing Live January 16, 17, & 18
Saxappeal
Grammy-nominated saxophonist Saxappeal, a 2024 Detroit Black Music Awards "Jazz Artist of the Year" nominee, has built an impressive career performing nationwide and internationally. A former touring artist with R&B legend Charlie Wilson, he has played venues from Detroit’s intimate clubs to New York’s Carnegie Hall at age 17. Recognized with awards like Crain's Detroit Business "20 in their 20s" and Michigan Chronicle's "40 Under 40," Saxappeal has toured with Grammy winners Dwele, K'Jon, and Eric Roberson, and shared the stage with Regina Belle and Jeff Bradshaw. He is endorsed by Sax Dakota, NovaBrown, Fiberreeds, and other leading brands.
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Looking for the perfect offsite venue for a productive working lunch? Our Boardroom is your ideal space! Equipped with a 72" flat-screen TV for streaming presentations and Wi-Fi access. Let us handle the details while you focus on the work that matters. ... See MoreSee Less
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One of my favorite places for Jazz! ❤
The best!
Agreed! Was just thinking I may come by this week.
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Embracing Dry January? Our talented bartenders have you covered with an array of delicious, handcrafted mocktails! From fruity fusions to refreshing classics, these alcohol-free creations are perfect for every palate. Come sip, savor, and celebrate the art of mixology—minus the alcohol. ... See MoreSee Less
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Prepare to be enchanted by the captivating melodies of the acclaimed Michael Zaporski, a maestro on the piano every Wednesday night. There’s no cover charge! ... See MoreSee Less
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Performing Live January 16, 17, & 18
Shahida Nurullah
One of Detroit’s most celebrated jazz vocalists, embodies the city’s rich jazz and blues legacy shaped by icons like Kenn Cox, Donald Walden, Marcus Belgrave, and Thomas “Beans” Bowles. Renowned for her versatile repertoire spanning blues, jazz, samba, bossa nova, and show tunes, she has graced stages at the Detroit International Jazz Festival, Preservation Hall in New Orleans, and with the Windsor Symphony Orchestra. Shahida regularly performs with her trio at premier venues in southeastern Michigan.
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Name of all musicans please and cover charge.
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