Best Live Music Restaurants in Central Business District

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1. Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Cincinnati

4.9

Exceptional(9205)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Central Business District

Booked 136 times today

Jeff Ruby's is a reimagined art deco style steakhouse featuring U.S.D.A Prime Steaks and Fresh Seafood...not to mention our extensive selection of sushi, signature salads, Steakhouse sides, and desserts. Jeff Ruby's is conveniently located across from Fountain Square and is within walking distance of downtown hotels and the convention center. When you demand the very best in dining experiences, choose Jeff Ruby's. Discover the distinction for yourself!

2. 1931

3.8

Excellent(421)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Cincinnati

Booked 7 times today

Experience Casual Elegance at 1931 in Cincinnati's Historic Hilton Netherland Plaza HotelTucked away in downtown Cincinnati's iconic Hilton Netherland Plaza, the 1931 invites you to dine in sophisticated style. This art deco jewel evokes the glamour of a bygone era with its soaring painted ceilings, marble columns, and Rookwood pottery. While the setting transports you back in time, the cuisine is decidedly modern, with American fare and creative cocktails.The versatile menu features breakfast classics like fluffy pancakes and savory eggs benedict. Lunch brings soups, salads, and sandwiches, while dinner tempts with dishes like Citrus-Glazed Salmon, Peppercorn-crusted Ribeye, and Pappardelle & Braised Beef Short Rib Ragout.Whether you're seeking breakfast, lunch, or romantic dinner, the 1931 excellent service ensures a memorable experience. Its proximity to the convention center, theatres, and stadiums is also a convenient pre-event spot for a bite and cocktails.

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3. Nicholson's Fine Food & Whisk(e)y

4.5

Awesome(3083)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Central Business District

Booked 33 times today

Located in downtown Cincinnati across from the Aronoff Center, Nicholson’s is a restaurant and bar serving fine food and drink in a genuine Scottish tavern setting. Taking inspiration from the public houses found throughout Great Britain, our goal is to provide our guests with authentic hospitality and a brilliant dining experience. In addition to high-quality food, we offer a wide variety of beer, wine, and spirits featuring one of the best selections of single malt scotch whiskies in the area. Our family of restaurants has grown in recent years to include two new concepts: Horse & Barrel Bourbon House and the Backstage Event Center located next door from Nicholson's Pub. Horse & Barrel is an award-winning whiskey bar with 100+ whiskeys and bourbons, specialty cocktails, craft beers, small bites and a friendly bourbon-loving staff. The Backstage Event Center is a private event venue hosting rehearsal dinners, weddings, cocktail parties, corporate events and more.

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4. Arnold's Bar and Grill

4.7

Exceptional(702)

Price: Moderate

• American • Cincinnati

Booked 4 times today

Always eager to show of it's 150 plus years of history, Arnold's Bar and Grill is Cincinnati's oldest continuously operated Tavern. Here are a few of Arnold's more recent awards and Accolades... Citybeat 2016: Best Live Music While You Eat, Thrillist 2015: The Most Iconic Bar in Ohio, The Daily Meal 2015: The 150 Best Bars in America, Cincinnati Magazine 2015: Top 45 Burgers in Cincinnati, Cityvoter 2015: Top 5 Beer Selection, Citybeat 2014: Best Outdoor Dining, Esquire Magazine 2013: Best Bars in America, Buzzfeed 2013: List of America's Oldest and Coolest Bars

5. Ghost Baby

4.7

Exceptional(1393)

Price: Expensive

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Over the Rhine

Booked 44 times today

Our Rattle Room welcomes you when joining us 4 floors below Vine street. The Rattle Room does not require reservations and is seated on a first come first serve basis.Reservations are recommended and prioritized for our Den. If you have a reservation, please check in with the host at the front door before waiting in line. Reservations in our Den will be held for 15 minutes and are a total of 2 hours long (Excluding Saturday reservations before 6:30 which are an hour and a half). We do not serve food.Ghost Baby exists to rattle the extraordinary. Our cocktail lounge and music venue claims a 170-year-old space that once served as a lagering tunnel for a brewing company. Come as you are and enjoy an inventive cocktail, a stiff drink, your favorite canned beer, or a glass of our hand-selected wine. Reserve your spot for an intimate, unique performance in the Den or join us in the Rattle Room (front bar) on a walk-in basis.21+ | Dress Code Enforced

6. Subito

4.5

Awesome(1196)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Cincinnati

Booked 17 times today

Indulge in Northern Italian Cuisine with an air of European sophistication and influence at Subito. Savor homemade pastas, scratch-made sauces and hand-selected, perfectly seared steaks, finished in our infrared broiler. Along with the freshest seafood, flown in daily from the ports, Subito offers brick oven pizzas, a raw bar and traditional antipasti. Enjoy fine Italian and American wines from the cellar or a libation made by one of the restaurant's talented mixologists. Order up premium hand-crafted cocktails and bourbons, as well as the best of the region's beverages, like negronis, bellinis and our own Lytle Park limoncello. Pair one of these amazing beverages with Chef Helm's selection of shareable plates.

7. Somm Wine Bar

4.9

Exceptional(538)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Cincinnati

Booked 2 times today

Somm is the Incline Districts favorite American Bistro and Wine Bar. Offering an indoor dining room, full bar, and Cincinnati's favorite outdoor dining on an acclaimed garden patio, Somm Wine Bar features approachable, curated wine selections and an ever-expanding menu highlighting the region's best eclectic cuisine. Fine dining elements abound on this renewed and bustling neighborhood corner touchstone, vibrantly adorned with new age artwork and classic Cosmopolitan hardwood decor. Beautiful charcuterie, weekday features, unique events, and weekend live music make this Cincinnati's top date-night and celebration dining destination.

8. Grandview Tavern

4.5

Awesome(990)

Price: Moderate

• American • Fort Mitchell

Booked 1 time today

Grandview Tavern is Northern Kentucky's premier food and beverage entertainment business. Established in 2007 and still going strong. Over a decade of research and development has forged a casual upscale concept, second to none. We take pride in the fresh product we produce. Our Signature Salmon Salad, Chicken Piccata, Fresh Wings and the Best Burger around. Chef Jack Rolf's creations insure something for everyone. Extensive Wine menu and 1/2 Price every Monday. Specialty Cocktails and a GREAT Bourbon selection. Enjoy outdoor dining, LIVE music Thursday, Friday and Saturday. A cozy, vibrant bar or a quiet dining room awaits you. Private Dining available, special events as well as catering. It is our pleasure to welcome you to Grandview Tavern.

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9. BrewRiver Creole Kitchen

4.2

Awesome(1125)

Price: Moderate

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Cincinnati

Booked 2 times today

Our vision combines New Orleans inspired recipes with handpicked top-notch local ingredients. We are Cincinnati's only New Orleans inspired gastro pub and we are passionate about staying true to those roots. Our mid-19th century building beckons our guests to come in for one of 18 all craft beers and wine on draft, a house made craft cocktail or one of our lovely small production wines. However, the food is the star at BrewRiver. Our outdoor patio is the perfect place to relax and enjoy a drink and an amazing meal! You may be lucky enough to wander in on a night where a blues, folk or jazz musician is playing! Our goal is to give you a little bit of The Big Easy right here in The Queen City! We hope you will come join us and Laissez les bon temps roulez!

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10. Churchill's Bourbon & Brew

4.5

Awesome(142)

Price: Moderate

• American • Florence

Booked 2 times today

Make way for all your favorites—and plenty more—at Churchill’s Bourbon & Brew located inside Turfway Park Racing and Gaming. Dig into a stacked menu featuring everything from tantalizing starters and fresh salads to awesome burgers, hearty sandwiches, and mouthwatering entrees. Save some room for dessert, including brownies with ice cream, cheesecake, and more sweet treats.Churchill’s Bourbon & Brew also features an extensive bourbon selection, in addition to a wide variety of beers and wines, along with specialty cocktails that are sure to keep the good times flowing. Plus, catch all the big sports games on our 300" big screen TV and enjoy free live music on the weekends by the region’s best bands! Please note - Must be 21 and older to enter Bourbon & Brew.***All parties over 10 guests will automatically be one check with a 20% gratuity.

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Patrick
Cincinnati / Dayton •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Such a great brunch. Classic. Prime rib and ham. Great sides. Service was attentive.
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1931Price: Very Expensive• American• Cincinnati
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3.8
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Victoria
Cincinnati / Dayton •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Stunning cocktail lounge. I can’t believe it took us so long to get here! Great vibe! Highly recommend getting a reservation. We saw several people get turned away without them. Cocktails were amazing.
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Ghost BabyPrice: Expensive• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service• Over the Rhine
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4.7
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Jennifer
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Excellent food and service. Beautiful seating area, it was very cold and we appreciated being seated far from the door and near a nice warm Fireplace!
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Nicholson's Fine Food & Whisk(e)yPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Central Business District
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4.5
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Ellen
Cincinnati / Dayton •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Amazing experience. Our server Dustin was very knowledgeable and gave great suggestions. From drinks to apps to desserts. We couldn’t have asked for better food or service. The manager Ashley stopped by and checked in on us and was very friendly and sweet. It’s was a nice touch. We will definitely come back to this location again. So many good things to say about this dining experience. Book your reservation, you won’t be disappointed.
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Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - CincinnatiPrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Central Business District
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4.9
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Lisa
Cincinnati / Dayton •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 Dec 2024
Everything was wonderful as usual, the Deluxe Greek Spaghetti is the best with enough leftover for lunch today.
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Arnold's Bar and GrillPrice: Moderate• American• Cincinnati
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4.7

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10 restaurants available nearby

1. Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Cincinnati

2. 1931

3. Nicholson's Fine Food & Whisk(e)y

4. Arnold's Bar and Grill

5. Ghost Baby

6. Subito

7. Somm Wine Bar

8. Grandview Tavern

9. BrewRiver Creole Kitchen

10. Churchill's Bourbon & Brew

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