PianoPiano — Restaurant in Claremont

This is one of our favorite places to come every once in a while. We’ve only been a handful of times but every time we go, it’s a great time. The performers were so talented and interactive with the crowd. They’re the best part of the whole experience.

Unfortunately I have noticed that the staff are just fine. They’re not bad but they’re not outstanding. My main issue was with the last visit I had.

We met up with a party that was already inside. But before we got inside, the security in front asked for our IDs. Unfortunately, my wife forgot hers. We asked if there was any way to show proof of her ID and they said we had to have it physically. This was a Caucasian male with short hair. I figured, that’s fair, our mistake. So we had to drive back home(45-60 min drive) and come back. Once we got inside, we explained to our party what had happened and they said they were never carded. I was really upset about this. If you’re gonna card me, card everyone coming in. We think he didn’t card them because his supervisor wasn’t overlooking him at the time. Where as with us, his supervisor was there behind him.

Aside from that incident and the staff being subpar, the only reason I have it at 3 stars, is the whole experience itself. Still want to come again.

Update: Their response was “they card anyone that looks under 40”. We all definitely look under 40. My problem isn’t that they checked me. My problem is that they don’t seem to be consistent...

Went to PianoPiano for the first time for a friend's birthday. We had a group of about 10. I had no idea what this place was or what to expect beforehand. Making a reservation in advance is a must, especially if you have a group of people. Or if you just want a good spot (in the middle) where you can see the whole stage. Although still a little hard to describe in words, I will say this.. I HAD SO MUCH FUN! It was an awesome experience, and I highly recommend trying it out. The musicians put on a show featuring all genres of music, and everyone in the audience is involved in the show. You can, of course, choose to be more involved or less if you wish. If you're the type that really likes to duel and have friendly competitions, this is the place for you. I'd be prepared to bring some spending cash for the show if you plan on being involved. Although they do accept venmo, CASH IS KING. The food was pretty good as well. I got the French dip and coconut shrimp. Also, I'd recommend ordering your drinks from the bar and not the server. Ask for Johnny- the bartender. He makes amazing drinks. Tell him Ashley recommends his special drink! It hits the spot, especially if you like your drinks a little stronger and less sweet. Parking is easy if you arrive closer to when they open. By the end of the night, the parking lot was full! This place is truly one of a kind, a must do...

This is absolutely my new favorite place! I went to Piano Piano for the first time in August 2025 to celebrate my birthday and I had an unbelievable amount of fun! We had a party of 10 so I made reservations in advance and the online reservation system was very easy and the reservation policy was well explained (note: you'll have to pay cover charges in advance). They also send you a few email reminders in case you need to make any changes, which is nice. Our server was incredible and checked on us constantly. Obviously the best part of a piano bar is the performers and the 3 piano players they had were AMAZING. They kept the crowd going all night and were so much fun, and so talented! They made it a true party. They did songs from every genre (special shout out to Patty who rapped more than once!)and if you were brought up on stage for a special occasion, which I was, they have some dirty fun with you. Everyone in our group had a blast and this place is a true hidden IE gem! I was so impressed. Bonus: the food here is actually really good, so save your appetite...