Terra Blues — Restaurant in New York

Went to this place for the first time. We walked up the stairs only to be approached by a completely drunk guy that couldn't stand straight, or look you in the eye because of the level of inebriation. He proceeds to say that the cover is $20 per person CASH, no card for us, but we watched a couple in front of us get told that ladies are free, and would only be $20 for them. They weren't happy with the cover charge either, and turned back down the stairs and left. He then drunkenly said that he would make an exception and take my card for the cover charge, we happily declined, and tried to tell him that we just heard him tell the other couple that ladies are free, and only $20. It seemed strange that their would be a cover, as the clubs right next door are not charging to get in, and they have live music as well. Secondly, I was a bit hesitant to give $40 to some random drunk guy asking for money at the front door, as he didn't really seem like an official employee, manager, promoter, or owner, and if he actually was someone representing your bar, it's a pretty sad situation to see someone that intoxicated on the job. I asked him, "Would you rather have no money, instead of some money?" He seemed more than happy to receive no money, and turn away business for the bar instead of letting us in for the price he told the previous couple. We ended up going to The Red Lion instead. No cover charge, and they happened to have a full bar, as opposed to your establishment...

Terra Blues is not handicap friendly. I wanted to attend with a guest with a handicap who couldn't stand during the performance and required a seat reservation. Terra Blues could not offer me a seat after 7PM. Without a reservation I couldn't risk having my guest show up at Terra Blues and not have a seat available. The unfriendly staff at Terra Blues, however, was unsympathetic. As a result, we chose to attend another more handicap-friendly jazz establishment, and I would suggest that everyone else do the same.

Replying to Owner:

Terra Blues is certainly not a handicap friendly establishment and you should be ashamed of your response. It is not handicap friendly if after 7:30pm you accept walk-ins but don't provide chairs to handicapped walk-in customers. If you allow walk-in customers then you should be providing the necessary services to handicapped walk-in customers. Providing a chair to a handicapped customer is not the same as allowing reservations for other customers. Your establishment is...

Since wandering into this joint a few months ago I've been back numerous times. Everything is great about Terra Blues. The atmosphere is wonderful, the music is tremendous, and the service is great.

There's a $10 cover on Saturdays and if you get there for the early show that starts at 7, you'll have your choice of seating. Oh - and they'll take a credit card for the cover. Excellent!

Choose a seat on the side if you want to be able to talk (quietly!) with your friends. Choose a seat in the middle if you want to really get into the music. The bar is extensive but a bit expensive. If you're into beer though, they serve Chimay Blue. Can't really beat excellent blues while sipping on a Chimay Blue in a great atmosphere - that's my ideal Saturday night.

If you happen to pass by and see that the Clarence Spady Band is performing - make sure you go in....