Ortlieb's Jazzhaus Inc

I absolutely LOVED Ortlieb's when I first went on a Tuesday and then later on a Thursday evening!!! There is no cover during the week, so that was an immediate plus. It's a VERY cute place, cute as in it's small size and perfectly dim lighting. The music was INCREDIBLE!!!!! When I went the band played a great mix of jazz and funk, which kept the mood very festive, plus, the musicians themselves were very personable. The music was very loud, but I actually liked that. I sat at the bar the entire evening, and I agree with an earlier reviewer, every seat is truly a great seat. To be honest, I prefer to sit at the bar instead of the tables, since there's very little space between tables. Also, sitting at the bar affords one the opportunity to actually hear the person sitting next to them, since the musicians play right in front of the tables.

The bartender was really friendly, the drinks were good and reasonably priced, the wings were EXCELLENT, and there was even a plasma tv there for me to watch the NBA playoffs!!

What more can I say? Great atmosphere, friendly people, and best of all, FABULOUS MUSIC! I highly recommend Ortliebs to everyone!!!!

Pros: no cover during the week, plasma tv, great music
Cons: didnt really enjoy it when I went on a Sunday; the crowd was much older, and the music was rather slow and practically put me to sleep.

As manager of Ortlieb's I'd just like to clarify some changes that may be overlooked due to some older reviews, etc.
-We are currently NON-smoking (as Philadelphia restaurants are required nowadays).
-Our business hours are 5pm-2am Tuesday through Sunday
-We only add gratuity to parties of 6 or more
-Our menu is PHENOMENAL and we are still the premiere venue for jazz entertainment in Philadelphia

ALSO.....

Every Tuesday through Friday, from 5pm - 7pm, Ortlieb's Jazz Haus offers $5 appetizers, $3 draft beers, $5 Cosmopolitan Martinis, FREE order of our Haus Wings with any draft beer pitcher purchase, $10/pound WEDNESDAY NIGHT SNOW CRAB LEGS, as well as all-day every-day $2.50 Jameson shots.

We also offer a wonderful fixed price dinner menu for $20, every Tues/Wed/Thurs, from 5pm-8pm. This includes a select choice of appetizer and entree!

Please see our schedule of nightly entertainment - Tuesday through Sunday - on our website.

COME BY ORTLIEBS AND DROP OFF A BUSINESS CARD TO BECOME ELIGIBLE TO WIN A SPECIAL HAPPY HOUR FOR YOU PLUS 20 GUESTS FROM 5PM 8PM!!!! OUR WEEKLY DRAWING WILL AWARD EACH WINNER AND HIS/HER GUESTS FREE WINGS AND QUESADILLAS, $2 YUENGLING LAGER DRAFTS, AS WELL AS OUR NORMAL HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS FOR AN EXTRA HOUR!!!!!
Please call us with any questions, to make dinner reservations, or to find out more about our daily entertainment schedule.

Ortliebs Jazz Haus
847 North 3rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19123
215.922.1035

Great atmosphere, great food, great music. Very quick and attentive service without being "stalk-y", our drinks where always full. Not a huge vegetarian selection, but what WAS available was absolutely fantastic. The seitan dinner gives Horizons a run for there money. Much larger portions, less expensive, just as delicious(if not more). If i lived in the city i'd go to Ortliebs once a week. Highly recommended!

went on v-day!....cool little hangout it looks like an old rowhome turned bar/rest. service is good waitresses/waiters dont hastle you the live music is awesome every seat in the house is a good seat food is good ive had better but is was good....for two people with the 18% automatically added tip my bill 50bux for dinner and live jazz cant be beat oh another hint music starts at 9!....if you dont like crowed places this might be for you the tables are really close together!

Pros: live music, food, inexpensive/parking
Cons: crowded

I started going here when I was college and now that I'm in my 30'2, I still love it. Great place to go to listen to jazz and have that classic jazzhouse feel. This is how Zanzibar used to be before they moved. I must say, that in all the years I've been going I've probably only eaten once; I usually just stay at bar. But you are to have a great time and meet some great people.

Pros: music, people, vibe
Cons: smoky