Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Pointe, MI

Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe

4.6(798)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 798 reviews (Google rating)Patio Restaurant$$ Grosse Pointe FarmsOpen now · closes 10:30 PM
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About Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe

Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe combines upscale, eclectic cuisine with live music in Grosse Pointe, MI. The intimate dining room has dark-wood decor and leather seats, with a setting described as both cozy and upscale. The restaurant serves brunch, lunch, dinner and dessert, and its offerings include comfort food, small plates, vegetarian choices and healthy options. An on-site bar serves beer, wine, cocktails and liquor, with happy-hour drinks also available.

Reservations are accepted and recommended for brunch and dinner. The cafe is popular for lunch and dinner, accommodates groups and solo diners, and offers table service, outdoor seating and takeout, but not delivery. Dogs are allowed outside. For visitors planning their arrival, there is a paid parking lot, along with wheelchair-accessible parking, an accessible entrance, seating and a restroom. Google lists a 4.6 rating from 796 reviews.

Known for

  • Live music in an intimate dining room
  • Dark-wood decor and leather seats
  • Eclectic cuisine and small plates
  • On-site bar and happy-hour drinks
  • Outdoor seating with dogs allowed

What reviewers say elsewhere

  • Great atmosphere, great service, great music. Food was also good, though in my opinion on the pricier side for the type of venue/size of dish. Not sure if the musicians rotate, but the performance was amazing. Get there slightly early, …

    Adam Freeman, September 7, 2026 · google

  • Very nice place, great way to spend an evening. I had Walleye for the first time in my life it was great.

    John Doe, September 6, 2026 · google

  • My friend and I have been coming to the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe almost every Friday since February. We jokingly call it our “Friday night therapy.” We genuinely enjoy the music, the atmosphere, and the experience, and the service has consist…

    Pajora Kennedy, September 4, 2026 · google

  • This was my second time going there with some friends. The food was excellent and the entertainment was excellent. I didn’t like was that I seen two little small children in there and I don’t think that you should have two little small c…

    Cecelia Lewis, September 3, 2026 · google

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