Best Live Music Restaurants in Upper East Side

218 restaurants available nearby

1. Chez Josephine

4.6

Exceptional(7587)

Price: Expensive

• French • Theater District

Booked 41 times today

The last of its kind near 42nd Street, Chez Josephine is a neighborhood gem founded in 1986 by Jean-Claude Baker as a tribute to legendary Josephine Baker. This Parisian bistro offers live piano music and a tantalizing menu in an intimate setting of red velvet walls, a cavalcade of chandeliers and a blue-tin ceiling. Guests receive a warm welcoming and are treated as family whether coming before a show, after the show, for a leisurely dinner in-between, or a drink at the zinc bar.Chez Josephine draws a crowd unlike any other in New York as food critic Bryan Miller noted when he wrote: “The dining room is a confluence of the famous and the fashionable, the infamous and unsung – with every shade of skin on earth – and indeed you feel the magic of Chez Josephine.”

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2. Antique Garage Tribeca

4.6

Exceptional(470)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • TriBeCa

Booked 15 times today

One of the Soho's little gems opening up its doors to Tribeca with well-picked antiques and offers an eclectic, unique and romantic ambiance, charming and elegant in the tradition of old New York. We serve lunch and dinner daily as well as brunch on weekends, accompanied by live jazz music. For parties of 12 or more, Antique Garage offers a prix fixe menu. Antique Garage is delighted to welcome larger parties and private events. To plan a party at Antique Garage, please contact us.

3. AOC East

4.6

Exceptional(676)

Price: Moderate

• Bistro • Upper East Side

Booked 14 times today

Our Wine selection has been carefully handpicked to offer you a dedicated representation of the French appellations. We worked hard to find you wines that truly express the quality of their Terroir. We crafted a food menu with the intention to satisfy small and big hungers and for each of them a suggested wine pairing. Our food and our wine menu are BIG on Local, Organic and Biodynamic farming.French Wine Bar + Bistro.$1 Oyster everyday, Daily Specials, Wine pairings, Live music, open till 2am on Fridays and Saturdays. 2 happy hour per day from 4PM to 7PM and from 12AM to 1-2AM

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4. Antique Garage Soho

4.5

Awesome(1060)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • TriBeCa

Booked 14 times today

Please check out our other location, Antique Garage Tribeca which is now open, for more availability if you don't see the time you are looking for at this location!Antique Garage SoHo is converted from an old mechanic shop to a Mediterranean restaurant surrounded by antiques offers an eclectic, unique and romantic ambiance, charming and elegant in the tradition of old New York. We have a sister location in Tribeca.We serve lunch and dinner daily as well as brunch on weekends, accompanied by live jazz music.For parties of 12 or more, Antique Garage offers a prix fixe menu. Antique Garage is delighted to welcome larger parties and private events. To plan a party at Antique Garage, please email info@antiquegaragesoho.com.

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5. The Whitby Bar and Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(1429)

Price: Expensive

• American • Midtown West

Booked 55 times today

Thank you for choosing The Whitby Bar & Restaurant, We look forward to welcoming you.Live Jazz at the Whitby Bar is returning every Friday night from 6pm to 9pm. Enjoy classic Negroni cocktails as you listen to live jazz music from The Sam Taylor Trio.For our Afternoon Tea service, please book via Open Table through the EXPERIENCE option. To confirm your afternoon tea reservation, we require a credit card for our cancellation policy. Should you cancel within 24 hours of the booking, a $50/pp cancellation fee will incur. The Whitby Bar and Restaurant, inside The Whitby Hotel located in the heart of upper Midtown, offers modern American food in a uniquely eclectic setting. Open daily for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.

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6. The Carnegie Club Cocktail and Cigar Lounge

4.7

Exceptional(179)

Price: Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • Midtown West

Booked 32 times today

Enjoy a fine cigar, single malt scotch, and live music at one of the most exclusive lounges in New York City. Conveniently located steps from Carnegie Hall, Central Park, and Times Square, The Carnegie Club is a magnificent space that’s both grand and intimate. It provides a classic and sophisticated backdrop of hand-carved 18th century bookcases filled with a wide assortment of leather-bound titles, a stone fireplace, 20 foot ceilings, and several cigar humidors--all offset by plush furnishings. The Carnegie Club is also home to New York City’s longest running Sinatra Show featuring Steven Maglio and the Stan Rubin 11-Piece Orchestra which have been dazzling audiences for over two decades. All guests must be 21+ only.

7. Blue Mezze Bar

4.5

Awesome(621)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • Upper East Side

Booked 26 times today

Traditional food in a modern setting.Vibes of Mediterranean all around you while you taste the selected mezzes and sipping your drink. The Blue will leave your eyes and palate rejuvenated.

8. Altair

4.6

Exceptional(274)

Price: Moderate

• American • Garment District

Booked 33 times today

Offering Modern-American fare inspired by celestial wonder, Altair offers exceptional & elevated cuisine. A showcase of thoughtful ingredients that inspire the palate and spirit alike. Peak produce & carefully selected protein sources. Vegan & vegetarian-friendly dining within sleek and stunning architecture & design. Our dining room includes our enclosed greenhouse and dining room. Our bar room offers lounge seating typical of cocktail bars & lounges. Traditional dining tables are NOT available in the bar room.

9. Ophelia

4.2

Awesome(1501)

Price: Moderate

• American • Midtown East

Booked 53 times today

Cocktail Lounge atop the historic Beekman Tower offering 360 views of Manhattan and Brooklyn.Ophelia offers a crafted a two-part cocktail menu featuring reinventions of classic and signature cocktails inspired by the natural elements and the glory of the lounge during its heyday in the 1920s and 30s. Chef Ambrosio sources ingredients from local and international artisans, farmers, and fishmongers to create an elevated and refined culinary voyage. Small dishes include Maine Lobster Spring Rolls, Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras with dried cherries, Classic Caviar Service, Prime Beef Tenderloin, and Truffle Fries.

10. Lulla

4.5

Awesome(205)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Chelsea

Booked 35 times today

At Lulla, find Modern-Italian fare fused with a quintessential New York worldview! Within the bustling heart of Chelsea, be transported to a distinctly New York-Italian hideaway.Your new classics await…

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Lydia
London •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Lovely afternoon tea in a fabulous hotel - we loved it! Annie, our waitress, was absolutely lovely, warm and friendly and went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. The two ladies who greeted us on arrival for the afternoon tea were less friendly and welcoming. Lovely food though - well done Whitby!
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The Whitby Bar and RestaurantPrice: Expensive• American• Midtown West
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4.7
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Bruno
Greater Boston •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We were at Garage for a comfortable brunch right after New Years Eve and didn’t disappoint it. Very nice staff, beautiful decor and great food. 100% recommend the Scallops Crudo Chef’s Special
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Antique Garage SohoPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• TriBeCa
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4.5
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Andrea
New York City •18 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 Dec 2024
Great last minute plan b dinner for Christmas. The decor and atmosphere was festive and the food is always great! Definitely one of my favorite local spots.
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Antique Garage TribecaPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• TriBeCa
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4.6
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Joe
New York City •6 reviews
4.0
Dined on 25 Dec 2024
Ambiance: great/ food: starters,great/ main: steak: tough,not high quality. Cocktails: not good, why can’t restaurants in NY make a simple, descent vodka martini, a real man’s do, not “dirty “ and all that crap. Sorry!
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AOC EastPrice: Moderate• Bistro• Upper East Side
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4.6
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Silas
Baltimore / Maryland •9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 Dec 2024
I get to NYC usually twice a year. Chez Josephine is ALWAYS part of the trip. Love it on Christmas Eve. For me, the food, service, and atmosphere are always like going to another time. Such fun. A special tip of my hat to the hostess. Watching her manage that crowd was amazing. SHE WAS ON FIRE!!! Viva Chez Josephine.
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Chez JosephinePrice: Expensive• French• Theater District
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4.6

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218 restaurants available nearby

1. Chez Josephine

2. Antique Garage Tribeca

3. AOC East

4. Antique Garage Soho

5. The Whitby Bar and Restaurant

6. The Carnegie Club Cocktail and Cigar Lounge

7. Blue Mezze Bar

8. Altair

9. Ophelia

10. Lulla

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