the longer we stayed the worse the experience got. we were there for Mike Geffner’s Inspired Word. Immediately the atmosphere was weird and unwelcoming. It almost felt like walking into a “townie” bar where outsiders aren’t welcome. Mike was rude and continued to be throughout the show. We ordered food which was over priced for being so aggressively OK. The worst was that for a place centered around music there is a clear lack of respect for the artists. Members of the crowd were talking loudly throughout the acts—including Mike himself, the Sound Person, and the bar staff. The mix was bad and the microphone was audibly distorting on several occasions. To top that off when the bill came, there is included gratuity, without the courtesy of letting us know it was there. felt like a very predatory way to get people to spend more.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
m i c h a e l
Cute, newish music venue doing good by the neighborhood, bringing emerging artists through! Polite and attentive bar crew, good sound, good food, friendly patrons and performers!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
kittynyc27
Atmosphere is fine...the vibe is alright but the food needs work. They need seasoning in their food. Too bland for me
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 4
Greg Carpenter
It's the best Jerry, the best!8
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cheryl Williams
This was my first time at the Brooklyn Music Kitchen. They have a full service bar and a descent menu of appetizers. I ordered the wings & my friend ordered beer 🍺- battered shrimp 🦐 and fries. We both ordered cocktails. I ordered my favorite, which was a Tequila Sunrise, it wasn’t strong at all and I had two, I didn’t taste any alcohol, but that was cool with me since I was the designated driver. I didn’t even feel a buzz, otherwise my son would have driven me home. Anyway we were there for a performance, which was also reasonably priced. The place is small but cute (kind of narrow), however that’s expected in NYC. Overall I had a great time and didn’t spend a lot of money.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Katsiaryna
I spent a few weeks at this place while my friends were performing. I paid $15 for entry, and the total bill came to around $65.
The atmosphere was really pleasant, although seating was limited, and it was nice to listen to the performers. Overall, it was great to see the performers supporting each other.
I was seated at a table, but you have to go up to the bar to order food. The food itself was very simple and not really worth ordering. The drinks were average — the Cosmopolitan had too much lemon juice, and the Espresso Martini was fine. The pasta was ordinary, costing $15, and we shared a dessert for five people that felt like store-bought pastry combined with ice cream.
Overall, it’s worth visiting for the atmosphere, but not for the food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 3
Ruby Friedman
Saw Syd Hudson here she was incredible
Atmosphere: 5
rahul mehta
We love this place — great vibes, amazing house band and talent overall. The energy of the performers is inspiring and yet the atmosphere is fun and relaxed. Great food too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Larissa Veres
Played at the open mic BMK and it was a great experience overall! Good talent, great stage with awesome sound. Great for performers! The only thing I disagreed with is making performers buy a ticket to have a (very small) time slot in the open mic. I’ve been to many open mics in different cities and never had to pay. If a performer is playing I don’t think they should have to buy a ticket. I mean without the performers, there is no event. Otherwise a fun experience and would recommend if you’re looking for a good open mic with talent and a nice crowd
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Agent Orange
They force people to have a drink minimum even after paying admission. Terrible service. Owner stalks the staff.
This a newer venue that seriously puts many of the city’s other indie music spots to the test in terms of sound quality and having great humans involved. Jesse and co run quite a fine operation. The live music is crystal clear, and the crowds are warm and supportive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jacki R
It's a small venue...but it has a great vibe....will go again
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Edward Plough
I’m in a band called Fork Soup, and BMK is a venue we LOVE to play for a few reasons. The venue’s acoustics sound great, the stage space itself is roomy and is decked out with trippy lights and video animations, the crowd is fun, and the staff is super friendly. My band has played gigs at BMK for two years, but I’m only writing this review now to give special recognition to BMK’s new Events Coordinator, Autumn. Her professionalism and courtesy, in my opinion, is rare in the NYC music scene, and for me, it really put the whole night over the top. We can’t wait to play BMK again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Biting Critic
Monday night open mic is so good Although a bit too many sad songs. More joyful songs please! Mix it up everybody
Atmosphere: 5
Gumbo YaYa Radio Show
Just discovered Brooklyn Music Kitchen. Impressed with service, atmosphere and Music!! Intimate venue convenient location plenty of street parking. Can’t give it 5 stars til I go back and try the food.
the longer we stayed the worse the experience got. we were there for Mike Geffner’s Inspired Word. Immediately the atmosphere was weird and unwelcoming. It almost felt like walking into a “townie” bar where outsiders aren’t welcome. Mike was rude and continued to be throughout the show. We ordered food which was over priced for being so aggressively OK. The worst was that for a place centered around music there is a clear lack of respect for the artists. Members of the crowd were talking loudly throughout the acts—including Mike himself, the Sound Person, and the bar staff. The mix was bad and the microphone was audibly distorting on several occasions. To top that off when the bill came, there is included gratuity, without the courtesy of letting us know it was there. felt like a very predatory way to get people to spend more.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
Cute, newish music venue doing good by the neighborhood, bringing emerging artists through! Polite and attentive bar crew, good sound, good food, friendly patrons and performers!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere is fine...the vibe is alright but the food needs work. They need seasoning in their food. Too bland for me
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 4
It's the best Jerry, the best!8
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was my first time at the Brooklyn Music Kitchen. They have a full service bar and a descent menu of appetizers. I ordered the wings & my friend ordered beer 🍺- battered shrimp 🦐 and fries. We both ordered cocktails. I ordered my favorite, which was a Tequila Sunrise, it wasn’t strong at all and I had two, I didn’t taste any alcohol, but that was cool with me since I was the designated driver. I didn’t even feel a buzz, otherwise my son would have driven me home. Anyway we were there for a performance, which was also reasonably priced. The place is small but cute (kind of narrow), however that’s expected in NYC. Overall I had a great time and didn’t spend a lot of money.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
I spent a few weeks at this place while my friends were performing. I paid $15 for entry, and the total bill came to around $65.
The atmosphere was really pleasant, although seating was limited, and it was nice to listen to the performers. Overall, it was great to see the performers supporting each other.
I was seated at a table, but you have to go up to the bar to order food. The food itself was very simple and not really worth ordering. The drinks were average — the Cosmopolitan had too much lemon juice, and the Espresso Martini was fine. The pasta was ordinary, costing $15, and we shared a dessert for five people that felt like store-bought pastry combined with ice cream.
Overall, it’s worth visiting for the atmosphere, but not for the food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 3
Saw Syd Hudson here she was incredible
Atmosphere: 5
We love this place — great vibes, amazing house band and talent overall. The energy of the performers is inspiring and yet the atmosphere is fun and relaxed. Great food too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Played at the open mic BMK and it was a great experience overall! Good talent, great stage with awesome sound. Great for performers!
The only thing I disagreed with is making performers buy a ticket to have a (very small) time slot in the open mic. I’ve been to many open mics in different cities and never had to pay. If a performer is playing I don’t think they should have to buy a ticket. I mean without the performers, there is no event. Otherwise a fun experience and would recommend if you’re looking for a good open mic with talent and a nice crowd
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
They force people to have a drink minimum even after paying admission.
Terrible service. Owner stalks the staff.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
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This a newer venue that seriously puts many of the city’s other indie music spots to the test in terms of sound quality and having great humans involved. Jesse and co run quite a fine operation. The live music is crystal clear, and the crowds are warm and supportive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It's a small venue...but it has a great vibe....will go again
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
I’m in a band called Fork Soup, and BMK is a venue we LOVE to play for a few reasons. The venue’s acoustics sound great, the stage space itself is roomy and is decked out with trippy lights and video animations, the crowd is fun, and the staff is super friendly. My band has played gigs at BMK for two years, but I’m only writing this review now to give special recognition to BMK’s new Events Coordinator, Autumn. Her professionalism and courtesy, in my opinion, is rare in the NYC music scene, and for me, it really put the whole night over the top. We can’t wait to play BMK again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Monday night open mic is so good Although a bit too many sad songs. More joyful songs please! Mix it up everybody
Atmosphere: 5
Just discovered Brooklyn Music Kitchen. Impressed with service, atmosphere and Music!! Intimate venue convenient location plenty of street parking. Can’t give it 5 stars til I go back and try the food.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
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