Best Live Music Restaurants in Kensington

57 restaurants available nearby

1. Madison

4.5

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • University Heights

Booked 31 times today

With their stunning design, classic cocktails & highly acclaimed fare, Madison finds itself among San Diego's can't miss restaurants! Serving many of Michelin recognized Chef Mario Cassineri classic dishes, perfect for Date Night of celebrating with friends. ʜᴀᴘᴘʏ ʜᴏᴜʀ - ᴇᴠᴇʀʏᴅᴀʏ 4-6ᴘᴍᴛᴜᴇꜱᴅᴀʏ - ʟɪᴠᴇ ᴊᴀᴢᴢ 7-9ᴘᴍᴡᴇᴅɴᴇꜱᴅᴀʏ - ᴅɪɴɴᴇʀ ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴅᴏɢꜱᴛʜᴜʀꜱᴅᴀʏ - ᴅᴊ ꜱᴘɪɴɴɪɴɢ ᴏʟᴅ ꜱᴄʜᴏᴏʟ ᴠɪɴʏʟꜰʀɪᴅᴀʏ & ꜱᴀᴛᴜʀᴅᴀʏ ɴɪɢʜᴛ - ᴀʟᴡᴀʏꜱ ᴀ ᴘᴀʀᴛʏ ᴡᴇᴇᴋᴇɴᴅ ʙᴏᴏᴢʏ ʙʀᴜɴᴄʜ - ʟɪᴠᴇ ᴅᴊꜱꜱᴜɴᴅᴀʏ ɴɪɢʜᴛ - ʟᴀᴛɪɴ ᴊᴀᴢᴢ 6-8ᴘᴍ

2. Mister A's

4.9

Exceptional(8724)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Downtown

Booked 68 times today

Mister A's is the penthouse, fine-dining destination of San Diego, and has been for over 50 years. Located just a few minutes from downtown, you will take the elevator to the top floor and look back out over jetliners sweeping past at eye level, the San Diego skyline, bay and Pacific, while enjoying Modern American cuisine, hand-crafted cocktails, and one of Wine Spectator's top-rated wine lists in the country. The culinary staff hand-selects local farm produce and the highest quality ingredients in every category to offer you selections that are made from scratch in house for brunch, lunch, dinner.. or simply the finest rooftop drinks and appetizers in town.Please visit our website for specific dress code guidelines: https://www.asrestaurant.com/contact/(Guests not in dress code will be turned away)

3. Wormwood

4.7

Exceptional(817)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • North Park

Booked 21 times today

Wormwood invites you to explore a bygone era when poets, writers, and painters found inspiration in the Green Fairy. Discover fine Absinthes as we share stories of its golden age and guide your palate on a unique journey.Our restaurant blends French elegance with bohemian charm, creating a cozy haven for food lovers. Each dish, from wagyu tartare to fresh oysters, celebrates local flavors and craftsmanship. Experience curated tastes of our coastal region with passion and finesse.We offer French wines and unique cocktails with a twist on classics. Every meal and drink promises adventure and cherished memories. Discover the fusion of past and present where dining is an unparalleled experience.Enjoy our three dining areas: a cozy indoor space with an open kitchen, an enchanting patio for serene outdoor dining, and the Secret Garden, a speakeasy bar with a unique cocktail menu and Green Hour. We also host private events, from dinners to weddings, ensuring every occasion is memorable.

4. Kettner Exchange

4.7

Exceptional(1383)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Little Italy

Booked 47 times today

Kettner Exchange boasts two levels of indoor/outdoor drinking and dining and Little Italy’s only rooftop patio with spanning harbor views. We feature Progressive American cuisine from critically acclaimed Executive Chef Brian Redzikowski. In 2019, Kettner Exchange was named to Michelin Guide's prestigious Bib Gourmand list. Kettner Exchange has proudly maintained this award every year thereafter. Originally introduced in 1997, the Bib Gourmand category highlights restaurants that serve high-quality meals which include two courses and a glass of wine or dessert for $40 or less.

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5. Provisional Restaurant at Pendry San Diego

4.7

Exceptional(986)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 19 times today

Provisional Kitchen, Café & Mercantile, open for daily for brunch and select evenings for dinner. Provisional is a sprawling, sunlit communal dining space featuring a Vittoria Coffee espresso bar, bistro tables, and a retail space set within a greenhouse, where guests can shop a curated collection of homeware, ceramics, apothecary items, pantry staples, and jewelry.Provisional serves some of the best cuisine in the city, featuring favorites such as housemade pasta, woodfire-oven baked pizza and Italian-inspired entrées; our lively brunch features bottomless mimosas and seasonal creations.

6. Books + Records

4.7

Exceptional(395)

Price: Expensive

• American • Banker's Hill

Booked 24 times today

Global inspired American cuisine, craft cocktails, and weekend brunch in an upbeat atmosphere, with live music.Chef Ryan Stickel is serving up San Diego's freshest food takes in an art deco meets mid-century mod warehouse space. With a tenured run on both Eater's Heat Map and list of San Diego's Hottest Cocktail Bars, the food and drinks are both guaranteed to delight your senses.

7. The Red Door

4.7

Exceptional(2989)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Mission Hills

Booked 16 times today

The Red Door San Diego is committed to offering our guests sustainable and responsibly sourced farm-to-fork dishes. We proudly serve contemporary Italian and modern European cuisine with the freshest locally grown and handcrafted products available. We also feature delicious and unique ingredients from around the world. Chef/Owner Luciano Cibelli shops daily, personally selecting every item we serve. He bakes fresh breads, rolls, desserts and all of the pasta in house (including a special Gluten Free Bucatini) and he develops his menus in rhythm with the seasonal San Diego harvest. Enjoy nightly special offerings or a house favorite, Beef Wellington. Join us for the highly rated cuisine and return for the charming ambiance and excellent service behind the Red Door.

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8. Zama Restaurant & Bar

4.0

Excellent(300)

Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Downtown

Booked 43 times today

Located in San Diego’s vibrant downtown, Zama brings Latin American cuisine with an Asian infusion in a captivating space inspired by the Amazonian jungle. Zama will focus on Latin American cuisine with the addition of Peruvian and Mexican dishes like Carpaccio, Agua Chile and Tartar and a Japanese-inspired sushi bar created by Chef Tayuka Kudo (formerly of Nobu and Lumi) against the extravagant backdrop of the lush jungle-inspired space.

9. il Sogno Italiano

4.5

Awesome(447)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 8 times today

An unforgettable dining and musical soiree awaits you as we transport you to a Nostalgic yet modern Americana meets old world ambiance, perfect for any occasion. Our music program features world class entertainers and touring artists 7 nights a week, paired with an array of specialty craft cocktails and wines from across Italy and the California Coast. Our kitchen uses fresh sustainable ingredients and specializes in California Coastal Italian Cuisine with handmade pizzas, pastas, steaks and seafood. Our Mezzanine accommodates up to 100 guests and we offer a private bar, TV's upon request for private events and meeting spaces. We look forward to hosting you at Il Sogno Italiano and Welcome you to San Diegos hottest place for fine dining and music. Mondays: Martinis & Jazz w/Grammy Nominated Sacha Boutros and friends/Martini specials all night longWednesdays: Passport to Italy Pop, Jazz, RnB, Motown and beyond every night of the week.

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10. Parc Bistro-Brasserie

4.8

Exceptional(3149)

Price: Moderate

• French • Banker's Hill

Booked 31 times today

Listed as one of OpenTable’s “100 Best Neighborhood Gems in America for 2021”, Parc Bistro is located in the center of beautiful Bankers Hill, just minutes away from everything San Diego has to offer. We have an incredible wine menu, creative craft cocktails, dedicated, attentive, warm, and knowledgeable service, a fantastic heated patio and Multi-Award Winning Cuisine. We are a seafood focused French Bistro that offers both classic French cuisine and globally inspired dishes. Don't miss our Famous Brunch, Voted "Best Brunch in San Diego!"Once you visit us once…you’ll want to become a regular!Offering Private Events Spaces that can accommodate anything from 10-150 guests, Parc Bistro is an excellent choice for your next event! We specialize in birthday parties, baby showers, wedding rehearsal dinners, corporate events, family gathering and more. We know how to make each event special. Sit back, relax, and let us take care of the details! Email jenny@parcbb.com for inquires

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Shane
Puerto Vallarta •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Everything was absolutely wonderful. Starting with a special request and the server’s excellent vibe and knowledge of the food and her craft. The chefs must have their stuff down because every dish was perfectly executed and came out right on time. Table of 6 for a birthday and all dreamed of the food for days to come.
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Mister A'sPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary French / American• Downtown
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4.9
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OpenTable DinerVIP
Philadelphia County •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great food, very cool environment. Had a wonderful time there with two clients of mine. Loved the variety of food, and the drinks were outstanding. The only issue is that it was a little cold at the bar. But when we move to a table. The temperature was fine.
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Kettner ExchangePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Little Italy
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4.7
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JudieVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •83 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
I was looking forward to breakfast/brunch at Provisional after having enjoyed brunch a year ago and was NOT disappointed! Eggs Benedict were perfect as was the service and my Bloody Mary.
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Provisional Restaurant at Pendry San DiegoPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown
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4.7
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DianneVIP
San Diego •10 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
The food was great as usual, but it was very cold, even with our jackets on. This made it difficult to enjoy the meal.
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WormwoodPrice: Very Expensive• French• North Park
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4.7
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Anissa
Orange County •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Wonderful birthday dinner with friends! Love the ambiance and food was amazing!
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MadisonPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• University Heights
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4.5

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57 restaurants available nearby

1. Madison

2. Mister A's

3. Wormwood

4. Kettner Exchange

5. Provisional Restaurant at Pendry San Diego

6. Books + Records

7. The Red Door

8. Zama Restaurant & Bar

9. il Sogno Italiano

10. Parc Bistro-Brasserie

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