We have compiled a list of the 50 Best Jazz Clubs in the United States. From NYC to Chicago, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, there is something for everyone – from traditional favorites to new up-and-comers. We also included some great music venues with jazz performances that are not exclusively jazz clubs. So no matter what you’re looking for – New Orleans Jazz or West Coast Cool – this list will help find your perfect jazz spot!

7 Mile House is one of the few venues on our list where you can enjoy both live jazz and big-name music performances for free.

The venue is known for its International Jazz Festival, which is held annually in September. The festival hosts musicians worldwide and features music spanning many centuries of styles such as Latin jazz, big band swing, bebop, Afro-Cuban jazz, among other genres.

The Balcony Club – Dallas, Texas

The Balcony Club is a small jazz club situated in the Deep Ellum district of Dallas, Texas. Musician and producer Bobby Malloch opened it as an extension of The Balcony Bistro restaurant. It features some great live music performances from blues to rockabilly styles and plenty in between.

Bix Restaurant – San Francisco, California

Bix Restaurant has been serving diner fare in a restaurant that seats around 60 people since 1942. It is well known for its hosts’ live jazz performances and its style of American cuisine served from breakfast to dinner.

The menu consists mainly of traditional sandwiches like The Bix Burger or a fish fillet sandwich with malt vinegar on Ciabatta bread.

Cafe-Bar Europa – San Diego, California

This is a small, intimate jazz club where you can enjoy live performances of some great music from the likes of John Lee Hooker and Charlie Barnet.

Cafe-Bar Europa has been around since 1939 when it opened as an Italian restaurant serving dishes like spaghetti with meatballs in creamy tomato sauce or lasagne made with juicy beef strips.

Cleopatra’s Needle – New York City

Cleopatra’s Needle is a nightclub located in Manhattan that has been open since the 1940s. It features some of the best live jazz performances in NYC and hosts Latin bands, blues musicians, or even rockabilly performers.

Darryl’s Corner Bar & Kitchen – Boston, Massachusetts

Darryl’s Corner Bar & Kitchen is one of the only locations on our list for jazz that also serves food. In addition, they offer live music every night with a variety of acts playing from blues to bebop to smooth jazz.

Since they are open 24 hours, you can enjoy their tasty menu offerings like The Big Kahuna Burger.

Elephant Room – Austin, Texas

Elephant Room is a small jazz club that has been in operation since the late 1990s. It features live music from rock, blues, and country to funk, swing, and bebop styles of jazz.

The bar also hosts events like poetry readings or comedy nights and provides space for private parties with up to 150 people.

Green Mill Jazz Club – Chicago, Illinois

Green Mill Jazz Club is the oldest jazz club on our list, opening in 1907. It was originally a speakeasy and has been used for various purposes since then, including as a bordello before being renovated to its present-day status by Garry Grossman

Jazz at the Bistro – St. Louis, Missouri

Jazz at the Bistro is a small, intimate jazz club that has been open since 1991. It features live performances by some of the best local and international musicians from different genres, including blues, rockabilly, or reggae music, as well as old-time country styles.

Jimmy Mak’s – Portland, Oregon

Jimmy Mak’s features some of the best jazz musicians playing in Portland, Oregon.

The club is a small venue with only around 65 seats and always fills up quickly, so it is advisable to book your tickets well in advance if you want guaranteed entry.

It also offers great food at reasonable prices from their menu, including items like The Jimmy Mak’s French Dip sandwich or their vegetarian specialties.

Jimmy Mak’s is a popular place for both jazz enthusiasts and those just beginning to explore the genre, so it is an excellent venue no matter what your level of expertise in jazz music might be.