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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.

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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

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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

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.

Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe Cuisine
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe Cuisine
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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 

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The stage is set, the mood is right, and the jazz notes are about to take over! Join us at Dirty Dog as we present a lineup of phenomenal live music artists throughout the month. ... See MoreSee Less

The stage is set, the mood is right, and the jazz notes are about to take over! Join us at Dirty Dog as we present a lineup of phenomenal live music artists throughout the month.Image attachmentImage attachment+3Image attachment

Performing Live October 31, November 1 & 2
Dave Bennett doesn’t fit the mold.
For starters, you don’t find many jazz clarinet players who name Alice Cooper, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Chris Isaak among their influences. You won’t find many musicians who are equally conversant with the music of Benny Goodman (the “King of Swing”) and Roy Orbison (“The Soul of Rock and Roll”). In fact, you may not find even one other clarinet virtuoso who breaks from his Swing Era repertoire to sing rockabilly hits while accompanying himself at the piano or electric guitar.
Reserve a table: www.opentable.com/dirty-dog-jazz-cafe
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Performing Live October 31, November 1 & 2
Dave Bennett doesn’t fit the mold.
For starters, you don’t find many jazz clarinet players who name Alice Cooper, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Chris Isaak among their influences. You won’t find many musicians who are equally conversant with the music of Benny Goodman (the “King of Swing”) and Roy Orbison (“The Soul of Rock and Roll”). In fact, you may not find even one other clarinet virtuoso who breaks from his Swing Era repertoire to sing rockabilly hits while accompanying himself at the piano or electric guitar.
Reserve a table: https://www.opentable.com/dirty-dog-jazz-cafe

Welcome First Timers! We love seeing new faces and jazz enthusiasts at Dirty Dog. To help guide you, here are a few things to note about the vibe Thursday through Saturday nights, when we have Live Music.

🎶 Our setting is like a “dinner theater.” Guests have dinner at the same time in the same room while the band performs during each seating time.

🎶 Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis and according to what tables are available to accommodate the size of the party when you arrive.

🎶 Once seated, service will begin and continue throughout the performance. Once the show concludes, we allow time for you to enjoy the last of your evening before the room clears for the next show.

🎶 When you make reservations, we require valid credit/debit card information to secure the cover charge reservation. It will only be charged if you do not show up for your reservation. Our policy is 48 hours PRIOR to the scheduled reservation.

As always, if you have any additional questions, please give us a call or send us a message!
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Welcome First Timers! We love seeing new faces and jazz enthusiasts at Dirty Dog. To help guide you, here are a few things to note about the vibe Thursday through Saturday nights, when we have Live Music.

🎶 Our setting is like a “dinner theater.” Guests have dinner at the same time in the same room while the band performs during each seating time.

🎶 Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis and according to what tables are available to accommodate the size of the party when you arrive.

🎶 Once seated, service will begin and continue throughout the performance. Once the show concludes, we allow time for you to enjoy the last of your evening before the room clears for the next show.

🎶 When you make reservations, we require valid credit/debit card information to secure the cover charge reservation. It will only be charged if you do not show up for your reservation. Our policy is 48 hours PRIOR to the scheduled reservation.

As always, if you have any additional questions, please give us a call or send us a message!

Performing Live October 24, 25, 26
Charles & Gwen Scales
Pianist, Vocalist, Composer, Arranger, Songwriter, Producer, Business Owner – this dynamic duo has racked up quite a few titles between them over their 20+ plus years in the music business. Known domestically and internationally, Charles and Gwen have shared the stage with such artists as Patti LaBelle, Phyllis Hyman, Najee, and Hamilton Bohannon; have performed for presidents, governors, and mayors; have produced and worked on musical productions with national and international recording artists such as Gwendolyn Joy, Gene Dunlap, David McMurray, Ron Otis, Al Turner, and Althea Rene; run their own entertainment agency (CGS Entertainment) and record label (Big Axle Music); and regularly perform at least 200 dates a year.

The creative pair always seems to bring it both on stage and in- recording. What is “it” you may ask? Something soulful, jazzy, powerful and intense, but smooth and subtle – the’ je ne sais quoi’ that follows all musical greats.

Reserve a table: www.opentable.com/dirty-dog-jazz-cafe
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Performing Live October 24, 25, 26
Charles & Gwen Scales
Pianist, Vocalist, Composer, Arranger, Songwriter, Producer, Business Owner – this dynamic duo has racked up quite a few titles between them over their 20+ plus years in the music business. Known domestically and internationally, Charles and Gwen have shared the stage with such artists as Patti LaBelle, Phyllis Hyman, Najee, and Hamilton Bohannon; have performed for presidents, governors, and mayors; have produced and worked on musical productions with national and international recording artists such as Gwendolyn Joy, Gene Dunlap, David McMurray, Ron Otis, Al Turner, and Althea Rene; run their own entertainment agency (CGS Entertainment) and record label (Big Axle Music); and regularly perform at least 200 dates a year.

The creative pair always seems to bring it both on stage and in- recording. What is “it” you may ask? Something soulful, jazzy, powerful and intense, but smooth and subtle – the’ je ne sais quoi’ that follows all musical greats.

Reserve a table: https://www.opentable.com/dirty-dog-jazz-cafe

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My favorite place in Grosse Pointe! I always visit when I return from Naples.

Dinner feature tonight through Saturday:
Chicken & Shrimp Jambalaya

Creole classic, tender chicken breast, shrimp, andouille sausage, slowly simmered pepper, onion & celery, rich tomato broth, traditional cajon seasoning, white rice, presented with green Chile cornbread with sweet cream butter for $26.00.
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Dinner feature tonight through Saturday: 
Chicken & Shrimp Jambalaya

Creole classic, tender chicken breast, shrimp, andouille sausage, slowly simmered pepper, onion & celery, rich tomato broth, traditional cajon seasoning, white rice, presented with green Chile cornbread with sweet cream butter for $26.00.
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