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Duc's Bistro is an intimate Chinatown French-Vietnamese restaurant with piano and small-jazz-combo performance in an 80-seat room. Jazz, lounge and acoustic players fit the family-friendly dining environment. Musicianship and tasteful dynamics matter far more here than volume or spectacle.

Merriman's Honolulu is a live-music option for working musicians. Farm-to-table Ward Village restaurant with live music every evening and occasional brunch musicians. The programming gives performers a useful picture of how music fits the room and what kind of show the venue supports. The music mix includes Hawaiian; acoustic; jazz; singer-songwriter; local; mixed. Capacity is 50 standing; 36 seated. Artists considering a date here should compare instrumentation, stage footprint, volume, and audience expectations with the venue's established format. The strongest match will be acts that can work comfortably within the room's live-music pattern. That established activity gives artists a practical basis for comparing the room with other active local venues. A focused, professional set that suits the room's scale and audience should make the strongest impression. For routing and show planning, its recurring or current use for live performers makes it a practical lead. Musicians should tailor the set and presentation to the audience setting and confirm event-specific logistics before committing to a date.

Mezzo Bistro & Bar — Contemporary local Italian-fusion bistro with weekly Wednesday live music and a monthly live jazz trio. current events page lists local acoustic and singer-songwriter acts every Wednesday plus a monthly live jazz trio. Programming includes Acoustic, singer-songwriter, jazz, local. The venue is 21+. The best fit is an act that can add atmosphere without fighting the dining experience. The venue is at 2919 Kapiolani Boulevard, Honolulu, HI 96826.