To get right to the point, 5 stars is not high enough of a rating to be accurate. The Baked Potato is easily 8 stars. More like 10.
I attended a performance on a Monday evening and was blown away by the quality of the establishment. The place was clean and maintained, even in the men's bathroom. It's small but easy to navigate. And the history just pours off of the walls. It's more warm and welcoming than any other venue I've ever been to. I got a brief peek at some of the food storage areas, and everything was very clean and maintained well.
The staff were very friendly and welcoming and worked hard to fill orders quickly and accurately. They were knowledgeable about the menu and helpful with suggestions.
The food was amazing, and the menu centers around - you guessed it - baked potatoes. These potatoes are massive! I had a chicken pesto special and it was prepared to perfection.
The live acts on the schedule are top shelf. I'd be at every show if I lived close enough to regularly attend. While there is a house PA that handles the sound, it's not cranked up to uncomfortable levels.
While it is completely out of control of the establishment, I must note that the quality of the patrons who were also in attendance was exceptional. Nobody was rude or short with anyone else. Nobody got drunk or became a nuisance. If that was the case at any point and I just didn't notice, it was handled in a manner that wasn't disruptive. I was only there for a single evening, but my impression was that the customers care just as much as the establishment. Can't say that very often!
The Baked Potato is a slice of heaven on earth and must be experienced to be believed. It's obvious they go way above and beyond to make sure it stays that way. I hope I can return someday.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Debra DeCarlo
WOW! Mike Garson!! What a show! Cocktails were excellent, baked potatoes so yummy, staff very nice. Split a potato, they’re huge. We went to the 8:00 show, arrived about 7:20, still some very good seating. Loved that Mike featured some young musicians.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gary Chester The Drummer
Absolutely iconic live music from legendary musicians! It is the musicians hangout so don’t tell too many people or we won’t be able to get in anymore!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lloyd Moss Guitar Lessons
This place is a fire hazard, waiting to happen… Even if you make reservations, you're not guaranteed to seat… They will not give you your money back. Stay away!!!!
And they have you waiting out in the cold for about an hour even if you pay in advance like I did you're not guaranteed a seat.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
sung byun
A great place for live jazz.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Barbara Burns
I hung out at the Baked Potato in the mid-1970s. Loved it then and I see that it's still going strong with Don Randy and Quest. Miss those gigantic baked potatoes... Met Al Jarreau and a few others during my visits. Left LA 24 years ago. If I ever get back this will be one of my first stops...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Edward Baney
Best Jazz venue in Los Angeles
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Lubliner
The most intimate musical experience you can have outside your own living room. And the talent is always exceptional.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Otis Ferry
A genuine La jazz bar - no frills
Atmosphere: 5
Pedro FC
Great music. Experienced band members with some fun quick stories as intro to new songs. For food, truth in naming 💯 . Nearly every dish was potato related. Good portions. The server was prompt and attentive.
Genuinely one of the coolest places in all of LA. The talent and musical history that's on that stage every night playing music is nothing short of wonderous.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tammy Nelson
Was visiting from out of town, and The Baked Potato is in walking distance of my son's house, and we had heard great things so we decided to try it. We had the BEST time! Loved the atmosphere and the music. Service was great. Although I did not try a potato, I saw several that I would love to try. I hope to see a show here every time we visit our son.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Mike Sullivan
Jazz tastes better with a baked potato
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
gary benson
This is the place where musicians go to listen to musicians you'll hear nothing but good musicians here Great music good food great famous owner and musician from the wrecking Crew Don Randi
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kevin Jones
I've been to the Potato many a time but never eaten there but that night was different, I had a person that never been to LA before and I'm putting him through the paces. The potato (I had the Philly Cheesesteak) was excellent, we had good seats and of course Tom Scott gave a tight set. There is a free parking lot, diagonal across the street from the Potato, DON'T park at any of those restaurant parking lots.
To get right to the point, 5 stars is not high enough of a rating to be accurate. The Baked Potato is easily 8 stars. More like 10.
I attended a performance on a Monday evening and was blown away by the quality of the establishment. The place was clean and maintained, even in the men's bathroom. It's small but easy to navigate. And the history just pours off of the walls. It's more warm and welcoming than any other venue I've ever been to. I got a brief peek at some of the food storage areas, and everything was very clean and maintained well.
The staff were very friendly and welcoming and worked hard to fill orders quickly and accurately. They were knowledgeable about the menu and helpful with suggestions.
The food was amazing, and the menu centers around - you guessed it - baked potatoes. These potatoes are massive! I had a chicken pesto special and it was prepared to perfection.
The live acts on the schedule are top shelf. I'd be at every show if I lived close enough to regularly attend. While there is a house PA that handles the sound, it's not cranked up to uncomfortable levels.
While it is completely out of control of the establishment, I must note that the quality of the patrons who were also in attendance was exceptional. Nobody was rude or short with anyone else. Nobody got drunk or became a nuisance. If that was the case at any point and I just didn't notice, it was handled in a manner that wasn't disruptive. I was only there for a single evening, but my impression was that the customers care just as much as the establishment. Can't say that very often!
The Baked Potato is a slice of heaven on earth and must be experienced to be believed. It's obvious they go way above and beyond to make sure it stays that way. I hope I can return someday.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
WOW! Mike Garson!! What a show! Cocktails were excellent, baked potatoes so yummy, staff very nice. Split a potato, they’re huge. We went to the 8:00 show, arrived about 7:20, still some very good seating. Loved that Mike featured some young musicians.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely iconic live music from legendary musicians! It is the musicians hangout so don’t tell too many people or we won’t be able to get in anymore!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is a fire hazard, waiting to happen… Even if you make reservations, you're not guaranteed to seat… They will not give you your money back. Stay away!!!!
And they have you waiting out in the cold for about an hour even if you pay in advance like I did you're not guaranteed a seat.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
A great place for live jazz.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
I hung out at the Baked Potato in the mid-1970s. Loved it then and I see that it's still going strong with Don Randy and Quest. Miss those gigantic baked potatoes... Met Al Jarreau and a few others during my visits. Left LA 24 years ago. If I ever get back this will be one of my first stops...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best Jazz venue in Los Angeles
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The most intimate musical experience you can have outside your own living room.
And the talent is always exceptional.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
A genuine La jazz bar - no frills
Atmosphere: 5
Great music. Experienced band members with some fun quick stories as intro to new songs. For food, truth in naming 💯 . Nearly every dish was potato related. Good portions. The server was prompt and attentive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
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Genuinely one of the coolest places in all of LA. The talent and musical history that's on that stage every night playing music is nothing short of wonderous.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Was visiting from out of town, and The Baked Potato is in walking distance of my son's house, and we had heard great things so we decided to try it. We had the BEST time! Loved the atmosphere and the music. Service was great. Although I did not try a potato, I saw several that I would love to try. I hope to see a show here every time we visit our son.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Jazz tastes better with a baked potato
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is the place where musicians go to listen to musicians you'll hear nothing but good musicians here Great music good food great famous owner and musician from the wrecking Crew Don Randi
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I've been to the Potato many a time but never eaten there but that night was different, I had a person that never been to LA before and I'm putting him through the paces. The potato (I had the Philly Cheesesteak) was excellent, we had good seats and of course Tom Scott gave a tight set. There is a free parking lot, diagonal across the street from the Potato, DON'T park at any of those restaurant parking lots.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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