Keys on Main

24-Mar-12
Zarni d

This is the best dueling piano bar I've ever been to! I came here when it was Chopstix and I wasn't that impressed- It was quite bland and sort of a place college students would go for a cheap night but Keys on Main is a TOTALLY different vibe. The venue itself is beautiful and the dueling piano show consists of two sometimes three piano players that play just about anything you can imagine (ANYTHING) and the best part is that they involve the crowd the whole night. I am definitely coming back to celebrate birthdays, bachelorette parties and just about any other special nights. Happy hour drinks are only $4 and the food is divine. So glad to have found my new favorite hang out spot!

15-Mar-12
Jane B

From the minute we walked into Keys we were met with hospitality! We had a server who was dedicated to making sure that we were having a good time - Sarah is the best! The drinks were yummy and the food delicious. And, the main event was phenomenal.

The piano players are great! They are very talented and really work to engage the audience in the show - after all, it is an all request, sing along, clap along kind of show. We heard EVERYTHING: Cher, Britney, Journey, Lyrnd Skynrd, Michael Jackson, Nikki Manaj, Jerry Lee Lewis, B-52s, Kenny Loggins, Guns N Roses. It would be easier to tell you what we didn't hear - bad music.

The interior is fresh and comfortable. The VIP lounge is wonderful! If you're going to celebrate, I highly recommend going all the way and booking it! It's so worth it - comfy couches and chairs, a table to keep drinks and food on. And, you get shout outs from the piano player. (Hey, everyone likes their moment in the spotlight.)

Even if you don't have a special occasion to celebrate, make this a destination for a night out. Good food, good drinks, good entertainment - just add friends.

14-Mar-12
Jordan S

If you think piano bars aren't your thing, it's because you've never been to Keys on Main! I love piano bars and have been to clubs all over the country, but nothing comes close to the show I saw on Friday and Saturday night. These guys can play just about anything--Billy Joel! Michael Jackson! Elton John! Snoop Dogg! Rihanna! Britney! Disney!-- and the level of talent is just amazing (make sure to stick around to watch them put on a full on rock concert to Don't Stop Believing complete with a guy shredding on the electric guitar on top of the pianos!). Best of all, they always make the audience part of the show-they're the ones calling the shots, after all. Loved watching them bring people up on stage and sing them the funny and sometimes raunchy songs piano bars are famous for. I already have a friend in mind that I will be bringing here on her birthday for that specific reason!

The new owners have transformed the dated and cheesy space that used to be Chopstix and turned it into a glossy, modern lounge and live music venue; where the old place had a run-down kitschy vibe, this new spot is sleek and cool. FINALLY, it's been turned into a really desireable destination. if you frequented Chopstix before, you'll be floored by the remodeling that's been done and even more surprised by the improvement in the show. They've put in a newVIP area that can be reserved for groups, installed a giant TV over the pianos and 3 more over the bar, revamped their food & drink menus (try the truffle mac & cheese...its the BOMB!!!), upgraded their lighting, and improved their sound system so you walk out at the end of the night with your hearing intact.

My favorite thing about this places is that it is one of those rare spots that really truly does offer something for everybody. There was such a diverse mix of people in there this weekend--bachelorette parties, older couples out on the town, a couple rowdy birthday parties,groups of the usual Queen Anne young single people--and every person in there looked like they were having the time of their life. When you think about it, that's not something you see very often! Unlike Pesos and Ozzies, which can get pretty fratty/clubby on the weekends, Keys on Main offers REAL entertainment and a chance to enjoy some live music, hang out with friends, and have a drink without getting my leg humped by some douchebag with a popped collar and a backwards baseball cap. WIN!

Bottom line: No matter your age, your musical tastes, or your reason for celebrating (Birthday? Big Promotion? Thursday?) Get down here. You'll thank me later!