Best Live Music Restaurants in Midtown East

228 restaurants available nearby

1. Chez Josephine

4.6

Exceptional(7565)

Price: Expensive

• French • Theater District

Booked 42 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. The Palm Court at The Plaza Hotel

4.4

Awesome(6746)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Midtown East

Booked 88 times today

The Palm Court’s Afternoon Tea truly shines with custom tableware and china, a fragrant tea list steeped in history, and of course, a bit of precocious Eloise too. Guests are invited to nibble on our in-house Pastry Chef’s unique culinary offerings like delicate finger sandwiches, buttery scones and elegant desserts, which are all made from scratch with local, seasonal and sustainable ingredients.Hours: Breakfast* | 6:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.Confirmed breakfast reservations at The Palm Courtare reserved for hotel guests at this time.Afternoon Tea | 11:00 a.m. – 4 p.m.Evening Prix Fixe | 6 p.m. – 11 p.m.Reservations are not required but recommended*Evening prix fixe menu ends at 10:30 p.m.*Based on hotel occupancy. Hotel guests will be priority.For parties larger than 6 guests, please send an inquiry email to PalmCourt.PLZ@Fairmont.com

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3. Antique Garage Tribeca

4.6

Exceptional(466)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • TriBeCa

Booked 8 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.

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4. Antique Garage Soho

4.5

Awesome(1059)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • TriBeCa

Booked 16 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(1417)

Price: Expensive

• American • Midtown West

Booked 32 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.

6. Kellari Taverna

4.7

Exceptional(7463)

Price: Expensive

• Greek • Theater District

Booked 50 times today

Kellari Taverna is located in the heart of New York City, three blocks from Grand Central Station, Times Square and the Theater District. The dining room décor evokes a subterranean wine cellar designed with contemporary elegance. Kellari features the traditional Greek taverna specialties, such as our signature grilled whole fish, prime lamb chops and chicken meats, and an eclectic selection of contemporary Hellenic savory appetizers ("mezedes") created by our Executive Chef. The Kellari dessert menu includes innovative specialties such as warm sokolata with goat milk vanilla ice cream as as well as traditional favorites such as Baklava and bougatsa. Kellari Taverna offers an extensive international wine list featuring a large selection of Greek wines.

7. Ophelia

4.3

Awesome(1489)

Price: Moderate

• American • Midtown East

Booked 38 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.

8. Altair

4.6

Exceptional(255)

Price: Moderate

• American • Garment District

Booked 23 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. Lulla

4.5

Awesome(196)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Chelsea

Booked 20 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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10. The Carnegie Club Cocktail and Cigar Lounge

4.7

Exceptional(176)

Price: Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • Midtown West

Booked 49 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.

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AlexandraVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The perfect afternoon tea in the city for a great value compared to others. Excellent service and ambiance. Scones and treats are delicious. Also very attentive to food allergies and accommodating them. Will definitely be back.
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The Whitby Bar and RestaurantPrice: Expensive• American• Midtown West
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4.7
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BarbaraVIP
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Delicious food in a charming and vibrant environment.
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Antique Garage SohoPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• TriBeCa
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4.5
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Tom
Las Vegas •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Awesome atmosphere, great food, and the staff was fantastic. Special shout out to Khalid during tea service and Lauren at the bar who made one of the best ever holiday specialty drinks, the “Holiday Spirt”. The doorman was especially helpful while hailing a cab and assisting with our holiday shopping bags.
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The Palm Court at The Plaza HotelPrice: Very Expensive• American• Midtown East
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4.4
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Marti
New York City •36 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
What a gem of a restaurant and honoring the remarkable woman, Josephine Baker. This has been a family favorite for a long time. Price fixed menu at $45 is unbelievable for NYC. I’ve been a patron for nearly 10 years and have never had a bad meal here. The live entertainment piano and vocals is so New York. Five stars all the way!
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Chez JosephinePrice: Expensive• French• Theater District
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4.6
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RobertaVIP
New York City •13 reviews
4.0
Dined on 14 Dec 2024
The restaurant is very pretty and cool. The warm bread and appetizers were really great. The entrees fell short. But the service was perfect. A bit expensive without alcohol.
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Antique Garage TribecaPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• TriBeCa
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4.6

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228 restaurants available nearby

1. Chez Josephine

2. The Palm Court at The Plaza Hotel

3. Antique Garage Tribeca

4. Antique Garage Soho

5. The Whitby Bar and Restaurant

6. Kellari Taverna

7. Ophelia

8. Altair

9. Lulla

10. The Carnegie Club Cocktail and Cigar Lounge

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