Best Live Music Restaurants in Upper East Side

229 restaurants available nearby

1. Chez Josephine

4.6

Exceptional(7582)

Price: Expensive

• French • Theater District

Booked 25 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(6801)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Midtown East

Booked 97 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(470)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • TriBeCa

Booked 1 time 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.

4. AOC East

4.6

Exceptional(675)

Price: Moderate

• Bistro • Upper East Side

Booked 1 time 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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5. Antique Garage Soho

4.5

Awesome(1060)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • TriBeCa

Booked 11 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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6. The Whitby Bar and Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(1426)

Price: Expensive

• American • Midtown West

Booked 26 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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7. The Carnegie Club Cocktail and Cigar Lounge

4.7

Exceptional(178)

Price: Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • Midtown West

Booked 77 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.

8. Ophelia

4.2

Awesome(1501)

Price: Moderate

• American • Midtown East

Booked 15 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.

9. Kellari Taverna

4.7

Exceptional(7470)

Price: Expensive

• Greek • Theater District

Booked 38 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.

10. Blue Mezze Bar

4.5

Awesome(616)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • Upper East Side

Booked 25 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.

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KimVIP
New York City •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
First time going to the Plaza Hotel for afternoon tea. Pleasantly surprised with the quality and service considering the mixed reviews. Sandwiches were delicious and there seemed to be endless tea in the teapot. Mary was amazing at making this experience memorable! She was super nice, informative, and great at anticipating what works for us! Would definitely go back.
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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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Andrea
New York City •18 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
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 7 days ago
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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jane
Philadelphia County •1 review
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
Food is below expectation. The median rare beef steak we ordered looked alright but at least one third of it was pretty chewy and hard to swallow. The sea bass was ok but could have been more tender.
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Antique Garage SohoPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• TriBeCa
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4.5
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Silas
Baltimore / Maryland •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
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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229 restaurants available nearby

1. Chez Josephine

2. The Palm Court at The Plaza Hotel

3. Antique Garage Tribeca

4. AOC East

5. Antique Garage Soho

6. The Whitby Bar and Restaurant

7. The Carnegie Club Cocktail and Cigar Lounge

8. Ophelia

9. Kellari Taverna

10. Blue Mezze Bar

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