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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
The Cuisine

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 

From Our Menu

Main Courses

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“Spent the evening here to enjoy Alexander Zonjic and I got that and more. The show was amazing, my service was excellent and my meal was phenomenal. I had the beef short rib and it was so tender it didn't need a knife. I'll definitely be back. The staff was very professional, efficient and full of hospitality.” - Kenisha H. ... See MoreSee Less

“Spent the evening here to enjoy Alexander Zonjic and I got that and more. The show was amazing, my service was excellent and my meal was phenomenal. I had the beef short rib and it was so tender it didnt need a knife. Ill definitely be back. The staff was very professional, efficient and full of hospitality.” - Kenisha H.

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✨Giveaway ✨ America’s Thanksgiving Parade Grandstand Tickets!
Join us on thanksgiving morning along Woodward to cheer for the Detroit Jazz Festival proudly sponsored by Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe. Win a family four pack of tickets in reserved grandstands.

How to Enter to Win Grandstand Tickets:
🎶 Must be following our Facebook Page
🎶 Like this post
🎶 Tag two people in the comments you are thankful for!

Giveaway will be closed at Midnight on Monday, November 18, the winner will be chosen at random and announced on Tuesday, November 19.
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✨Giveaway ✨ America’s Thanksgiving Parade Grandstand Tickets! 
Join us on thanksgiving morning along Woodward to cheer for the Detroit Jazz Festival proudly sponsored by Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe. Win a family four pack of tickets in reserved grandstands. 

How to Enter to Win Grandstand Tickets: 
🎶 Must be following our Facebook Page
🎶 Like this post
🎶 Tag two people in the comments you are thankful for!  

Giveaway will be closed at Midnight on Monday, November 18, the winner will be chosen at random and announced on Tuesday, November 19.

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Laura Mack Zajac Hannah Rose Ranger FYI. You should enter too!

Beth Arroyo, Debbie Kent this should be fun!

Charles Prichard Jackie Miller . Fun🦃

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✨Giveaway ✨ America’s Thanksgiving Parade Grandstand Tickets!
Join us on thanksgiving morning along Woodward to cheer for the Detroit Jazz Festival proudly sponsored by Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe. Win a family four pack of tickets in reserved grandstands.

How to Enter to Win Grandstand Tickets:
🎶 Must be following our Facebook Page
🎶 Like this post
🎶 Tag two people in the comments you are thankful for!

Giveaway will be closed at Midnight on Monday, November 18, the winner will be chosen at random and announced on Tuesday, November 19.

Double your chances and enter our Instagram Giveaway through @dirtydogjazzcafe!!
... See MoreSee Less

✨Giveaway ✨ America’s Thanksgiving Parade Grandstand Tickets! 
Join us on thanksgiving morning along Woodward to cheer for the Detroit Jazz Festival proudly sponsored by Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe. Win a family four pack of tickets in reserved grandstands. 

How to Enter to Win Grandstand Tickets: 
🎶 Must be following our Facebook Page
🎶 Like this post
🎶 Tag two people in the comments you are thankful for!  

Giveaway will be closed at Midnight on Monday, November 18, the winner will be chosen at random and announced on Tuesday, November 19. 

Double your chances and enter our Instagram Giveaway through @dirtydogjazzcafe!!

21 CommentsComment on Facebook

I am thankful that I raised three amazing children who are currently raising my amazing six grandkids

Thankful for my amazing husband Patrick Lynch and my amazing son Cole Richardson

I am thankful for my mom Linda Amari Calabrese and my husband Steven Lupo so much, more then they can ever imagine! ❤️❤️

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Performing Live November 14, 15, & 16
Straight Ahead
Out of Detroit’s lively jazz scene, comes the ground breaking, Grammy-nominated jazz group Straight Ahead. A group of strong, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. Straight Ahead was the first all-woman group signed to Atlantic Jazz.
Widely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music, Straight Ahead is in the Detroit Music Awards Hall of Fame. with a sound that ranges comfortably from mainstream jazz to Latin jazz and jazzy hip-hop. Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy!

Featuring: Alina Morr- Piano, Marion Hayden – Bass, Gayelynn McKinney- Drums, Kymberli Wright – Vocals and Ingrid Racine – Trumpet

Reserve a table: www.opentable.com/dirty-dog-jazz-cafe
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Performing Live November 14, 15, & 16 
Straight Ahead 
Out of Detroit’s lively jazz scene, comes the ground breaking, Grammy-nominated jazz group Straight Ahead. A group of strong, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. Straight Ahead was the first all-woman group signed to Atlantic Jazz.
Widely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music, Straight Ahead is in the Detroit Music Awards Hall of Fame. with a sound that ranges comfortably from mainstream jazz to Latin jazz and jazzy hip-hop. Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy!

Featuring: Alina Morr- Piano, Marion Hayden – Bass, Gayelynn McKinney- Drums, Kymberli Wright – Vocals and Ingrid Racine – Trumpet

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

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Great photo ladies.

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Join us for new seasonal cocktails and menu items from our Salmon Caponata Salad to Bacon Wrapped Kobe Meatloaf and an Apple Pie “Old Fashion” for dessert! ... See MoreSee Less

Join us for new seasonal cocktails and menu items from our Salmon Caponata Salad to Bacon Wrapped Kobe Meatloaf and an Apple Pie “Old Fashion” for dessert!

Performing Live November 7, 8, & 9
Kris Kurzawa’s versatility has led him to become one of Detroit area’s most in demand guitarists since the early 2000’s; crossing multiple genres including jazz, fusion, rock, world music and R+B. He released his first album ‘Sly’ in 2016 earning him his fifth Detroit Music Award. He earned his bachelors degree in 2003 and his masters degree in 2012 with a concentration in jazz studies from Wayne State University where he is currently adjunct faculty in the Jazz Department.

The Kris Kurzawa Group is an electric based group that features Dale Grisa on keys, John Barron on bass, and Rob Avsharian on drums. The group explores compositions across multiple musical genres including jazz, fusion, funk and world music with stunning improvisatory virtuosity.

Reserve a table: www.opentable.com/dirty-dog-jazz-cafe
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Performing Live November 7, 8, & 9
Kris Kurzawa’s versatility has led him to become one of Detroit area’s most in demand guitarists since the early 2000’s; crossing multiple genres including jazz, fusion, rock, world music and R+B. He released his first album ‘Sly’ in 2016 earning him his fifth Detroit Music Award. He earned his bachelors degree in 2003 and his masters degree in 2012 with a concentration in jazz studies from Wayne State University where he is currently adjunct faculty in the Jazz Department.

The Kris Kurzawa Group is an electric based group that features Dale Grisa on keys, John Barron on bass, and Rob Avsharian on drums. The group explores compositions across multiple musical genres including jazz, fusion, funk and world music with stunning improvisatory virtuosity.

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

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