Tula's   

One of Seattle's top two jazz clubs, Tula's sits unassumingly among the trendy restaurants and hipster bars of Belltown's Second Avenue. Unless there's a line waiting at the door, you're likely to walk right by. Inside there's an intimate stage packed with tables on three sides, and a small bar against the back corner. Exposed beams run the club's ceiling in darkened greens, while ever-drawn blinds lend a cozy atmosphere to the space and keep street traffic from distracting the show. The most impressive thing about Tula's is the club's variety and sheer tenacity of putting on shows, which draw from the best up-and-coming, local and national jazz talent seven nights a week. Unfortunately, they've been known to charge for a glass of tap water on top of the cover, if you aren't dining with them -- never a good sign for places that are supposed to be "all about the music" -- but it's not a problem for those who plan on having a couple of drinks with the show. While they do their best to get everyone who shows up inside the door, reservations are recommended as many nights sell out.