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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-SAT: 6 PM – 10:30 PM

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Performing Live March 14, 15, & 16 
Naima Shamborguer 
Born and raised in Detroit Michigan, Naima developed highly artistic and finely polished vocal abilities through extensive training in classical and jazz music. A Motown treasure, Naima wet her feet performing with the Jimmy Wilkins Jazz orchestra, the Teddy Harris Jr. New Breed Bebop Society, the Harlem Renaissance Jazz Orchestra and many of the Detroit Montreux Jazz festivals. 

Reserve a table: https://www.opentable.com/dirty-dog-jazz-cafe
Unable to attend in person at Dirty Dog to catch your favorite artist? You can still enjoy it! Immerse yourself in the music through our YouTube livestream. Experience not only the current performance but also relive past artist showcases. 

Enable YouTube alerts, and you'll receive notifications just in time for the livestream or when a new video is uploaded. Your front-row seat awaits, virtually!
Friday in Lent? Come in for our Salmon Florentine, Hill of Perch, or another crowd favorite Shrimp Pasta.
Looking for the perfect place to have a delightful lunch with a friend on a Saturday? Look no further! We are open every Saturday for lunch from 11:30 am - 4:00 pm.
Join us for an Easter Brunch celebration in a jazzy relaxing vibe! 🎶  
Chef Andre has created a delicious menu filled with seasonal delights and Easter classics. 

Choose from two seatings, 11 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 4 pm.  In the Dirty Dog tradition there will be live music by a solo pianist. 

Make your Easter memorable with us! Reserve your spot today by giving us a call at 313-882-5299 or through OpenTable https://dirtydogjazz.cafe/reservations/.
Performing Live March 7, 8, & 9 
Rodney Whitaker 
Internationally renowned bassist and Mack Avenue recording artist, Rodney Whitaker, currently holds the titles of Professor of Jazz Bass and Director of Jazz Studies at Michigan State University where he has built one of the leading jazz degree programs and performing faculty in the United States of America.  

He is considered one of the leading performers and teachers of the jazz double bass in the United States.  Whitaker has performed and toured with over 100+ legendary performing jazz artists over the past 25+ years.  

Reserve a table: https://www.opentable.com/dirty-dog-jazz-cafe
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Sunday, March 31

Easter Brunch

2 Separate Seatings
11 am – 1 pm & 2 pm – 4 pm

$60 Per Person / Children 10 and under $25
Complimentary Bloody Mary or Mimosa
Solo Pianist Performing