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B.B. King Blues Club & Grill

237 W 42nd St
New York, NY 10036
Phone: (212) 997-4144
Fax: (212) 997-4545
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Cross Street:
Between 7th Avenue and 8th Avenue
Directions:
A, C, E; 1, 9, 2, 3; N, R; S; 7 at 42nd St-Times Sq
Best of Citysearch:
Blues Club 2007, Blues Club 2004
Hours:
Call for schedule

Message from B.B. King Blues Club & Grill

B.B. King Blues Club & Grill

Voted Best Live Music Club in NYC!

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  • Lucille's for lunch & dinner
  • Sunday Gospel Brunch

Gospel Brunch Buffet Every Sunday

Doors 12:30 PM

Showtime 1:30 PM

Featuring the World Famous-

Harlem Gospel Choir

All you can eat home stlye buffet!

A rousing Harlem-style gospel experience right here in Times Square guaranteed to satisfy your soul and make your belly sing!

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Editorial Review for B.B. King Blues Club & Grill – by Kara Zuaro

In Short
Framed black-and-white photos of B.B. and his blues crew bedeck the walls, a disco ball sends out a snowstorm of light and waiters flash big smiles. Tight seating lends the authenticity of a cramped downtown club, and makes a 500-capacity venue feel cozy and intimate. B.B. himself stops by on occasion, but the roster isn't limited to blues and jazz. The top-notch sound system amplifies a wide range of rap, rock and pop.

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When to Go

Stop by for Sunday Gospel Brunch--doors open at 12:30pm and the show starts at 1:30pm.

User Reviews for B.B. King Blues Club & Grill

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/19/2008 Posted by nyc34

I've lived in NYC for 5 years and eat out every single day. I don't understand all the reviews here. The food was awesome! We went last week to see Etta James - unbelievable performance!! Before she came on, all 6 of us decided to order dinner since we did not have time before arriving that night. Everyone kept commenting how good their food was and 2 of us specifically were pleasantly surprised after having read the reviews here. I ordered popcorn shrimp and a few others ordered catfish fingers and salads and we also got the raw oysters, etc for the table. All were outstanding. I followed with the pulled pork sandwich and having lived in the South for the 1st 18 years of my life - it was as good as it gets. Excellent!! Another couple ordered the Porterhouse which was huge and they said it was one of the best steaks they have had in the city. It was kind of expensive but that's NYC for you -- you never get used to it but have to sort of accept it. We had a great night and I definitely will be back.

Pros: Awesome food, awesome music, and a NYC must!

Cons: Tables could be a bit bigger for more room for drink/food

2 Star Rating: Below Average

03/31/2008 Posted by oneflyychick

I decided to treat my mother yesterday for her bday...What a dissapointment! While the "Choir" can really sing,(thats why I gave 2 stars instead of one) the food is certainly inedible. They should cut the ticket costs in half, and just have them sing minus the Brunch. How can you mess up breakfast foods? Well the cooks at BB Kings found a way!! Tasteless grits, salty bacon, and GREASY sausage. The Lunch items... runny baked mac n cheese, Catfish that was too breaded.and not seasoned, Collard Greens that were spicy enough to make your eyes water...should I go on?? Im from NY, but both my parents are from the south... so I know how good soul food should taste because WE make it..lol. I felt bad for the out of towners that looked like they've never had soul food before, I kept thinking "My goodness I hope they dont think this is how its suppose to be". I wish I wouldve read the reviews here before i went. I normally do, but i wasnt thinking ..

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Editor's Review

Theme restaurant-meets-concert hall in this lavish Times Square club.  See the full editorial review.

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When to Go

Stop by for Sunday Gospel Brunch--doors open at 12:30pm and the show starts at 1:30pm.

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Hours

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Payment Types

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Music Types

  • Blues
  • Rock & Pop
  • Funk, Soul & R&B

Recognition for B.B. King Blues Club & Grill

2007 Editorial Winner - Blues Club
2004 Audience Winner - Blues Club

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