Best Live Music Restaurants in New Haven

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1. Harvest Wine Bar and Restaurant - New Haven

4.6

Exceptional(293)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • New Haven

Booked 14 times today

Delight in the taste of customary American cuisine with a twist at Harvest Wine Bar. Harvest's menu features dishes, such as grilled calamari and lobster macaroni and cheese. Some of its main entrées range between seared sea scallops, as well as filet mignon with truffle mashed potatoes and roasted brussels sprouts with red wine demi-glace. At Harvest, guests can also enjoy different drinks for every course of the meal. It is also a great place for date night.$25 lunch 2 course pre fixe Live Jazz every Thursday 7-9PMWeekend Brunch Sat & Sun 11:30-3PMWine Specials Sunday & Wednesday

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2. 80 Proof American Kitchen & Bar

4.2

Awesome(163)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • New Haven

Booked 15 times today

80 Proof American Kitchen & Bar is a modern twist on classic fare with a focus on shareable plates, elevated bar food & approachable craft cocktails in a vibrant atmosphere with two bars, a large private patio, and multiple options for private dining and events. Chef Sonia Salazar of Te Amo Tequila Bar & Barracuda Bistro & Bar delivers another delicious menu to the area. menu highlights include wonton tuna nachos, watermelon feta salad, short rib tacos, mussels in a lobster bisque, and the specialty drink menu features a seasonal selection of delicious summer cocktails with ingredients such as vodka, bourbon, tequila and gin with fresh watermelon, blackberries, basil & mint. Don't miss the Sunday Brunch from 11am - 3pm.Our summer patio dining is an oasis in the center of the theater district with quick access to the Shubert Theater and College St. Music Hall.

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3. Jack's Bar & Steakhouse

4.0

Excellent(678)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • New Haven

Booked 8 times today

Jack’s Bar and Steakhouse offers its customers sophisticated, gourmet dining, conveniently located in the heart of New Haven. Known for their incomparable USDA Prime grade steaks with equal parts perfect char and mouthwatering tenderness, each bite rewards diners with unsurpassed flavor and quality, in no small part due to their infrared broiler and their unfailing commitment to source only the best and juiciest cuts. Jack’s strives to provide an unsurpassed fine dining experience, in the kind of warm and welcoming environment one expects from a family-owned restaurant. While steaks anchor the menu, the cuisine is diverse and dynamic, keeping customers returning time and again to enjoy a favorite staple item or sample a delicious new addition.-- --

4. Atelier Florian

4.3

Awesome(749)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • New Haven

Booked 4 times today

Here at Atelier Florian, we welcome you to experience a full array of fresh sea-to table dishes and sustainable meats and produce from local purveyors in a relaxing ambiance that is true to the finest European tradition. Our chefs work hard to bring you the freshest and most tantalizing seafood-centered masterpieces, the heartiest meats and poultry and the healthiest composed salads, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes, all with an elegant Belgian twist.

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5. Viñas Wine & Tapas - New Haven

4.8

Exceptional(40)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • New Haven

Booked 10 times today

Chilean inspired 🇨🇱 wine & tapasFeaturing: local wine, wine flight tastings & live music

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6. Encore by Goodfellas

4.6

Exceptional(405)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • New Haven

Booked 19 times today

Goodfellas Restaurant is proud to present our newest venture, ENCORE by GOODFELLAS! New Haven’s most anticipated, fine dining establishment. With a combined 50 years in the restaurant industry, we bring a modern interpretation of an era when dining and entertainment went hand and hand; a space where eating and drinking and performances come alive in a luxury setting with exceptional service. Our newly renovated space boasts upper and lower level dining, a modern 40 seat bar and live entertainment every night. As always, our main commitment is on our award winning, well-rounded cuisine coupled with outstanding service. Our mission is to give our guests the ultimate night out with the highest quality food, wine, drink, service and entertainment.

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7. Il Gabbiano - New Haven

4.6

Exceptional(329)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • New Haven

Booked 24 times today

Il Gabbiano is an Italian Steakhouse brought to the historical waterfront district and neighborhood of the city of New Haven, Connecticut by Chef Valentino Stakaj owner of the city's iconic Adriana's on Grand Avenue and La Lupa in North Haven, Valentino has rebuilt the famous restaurant location at 501 Long Wharf Drive which overlooks the Long Island Sound. Monday to Sunday happy hour from 12:00-6:00pm drink and appetizer specials every day.

8. Caffe Bravo

4.7

Exceptional(339)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • New Haven

Booked 6 times today

In New Haven, Connecticut, Caffe Bravo is an Italian restaurant that serves up quality authentic Italian dishes and other European specialties. Each of our pastas are house-made. The Caffe Bravo menu has extensive options for any taste, including starters, salads, pasta dishes, and entrees. Caffe Bravo provides only the freshest ingredients and emphasizes classic Italian meals using recipes that have been handed down for generations. Its elegant, cozy dining room & outdoor heated patio provides customers with a relaxed atmosphere that makes the meal even more enjoyable.

9. Jazzy's Cabaret

4.1

Excellent(129)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Soul food • New Haven

Booked 2 times today

Jazzy’s Cabaret is New Haven’s Premier Supper Club & Lounge Experience. Our 6,000 Sq. Ft venue features 3 private dining areas including our lush VIP Garden Room. Home to Executive Chef Stephen J. Ross, Jazzy’s will feature a variety of African-American comfort food spanning the globe. Our menu will feature favorites from Creole/Cajun, Southern Style Soul Food, Caribbean favorites, & hard to find African inspired dishes. In addition to our one of a kind menu, Jazzy’s will cater to your senses with unmatched decor & our musically inspired front entrance. With music as a major theme you will be dine to the sounds of classic & contemporary jazz along with some of today’s Top 40, Soul & R&B. Jazzy’s is the perfect venue for your next corporate meeting, holiday party, or special dining occasion. Owner & New Haven native Jason V. Watts has made a name for himself in the events & marketing space with The Urban Professionals Network (UPN) & now he welcomes you into his latest business venture.

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10. Bistro Mediterranean and Tapas Bar - East Haven

4.5

Awesome(64)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • New Haven

Booked 4 times today

The Bistro Mediterranean and Tapas Bar of East Haven, CT has a simple philosophy to provide an exceptional meal with superior service. We hope that every guest at the Bistro Mediterranean and Tapas Bar will enjoy the warm and relaxed Mediterranean-style atmosphere. As in the Spanish and Mediterranean countryside, we provide you a fine dining experience and attentive, leisurely service so you may take the time to enjoy your meal in pleasant surroundings. By using Spanish and Mediterranean influences, we delight in creating innovative dishes, using only the freshest ingredients in the Mediterranean style. Our dishes are not only a treat for your palette but also considered one of the best diets for your health.

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DaveVIP
Connecticut •33 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
The overall experience was good. They don’t rush you out. The food was really good as all 4 in our party were very pleased. The one thing I thought was the portion was small compared to the price. This goes for all food that we ordered. I’d check the menu before making your decision to go.
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Jack's Bar & SteakhousePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• New Haven
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Pete
Greater Boston •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Great restaurant with Chilean flavor. We arrived with a party of six… private back corner… we enjoyed our celebration. Christian, our waiter was very attentive and personable, in spite of a full Saturday night crowd. The menu had sufficient variety and our choices were fresh and tastefully prepared. The restaurant validates parking in the garage at 270 State St.
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Viñas Wine & Tapas - New HavenPrice: Moderate• Tapas / Small Plates• New Haven
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4.8
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Margaret
San Francisco Bay Area •5 reviews
4.0
Dined on Feb 28, 2025
Food is great (had the fish & chips & Caesar salad), staff is friendly and attentive. Love the French bistro atmosphere.
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Atelier FlorianPrice: Moderate• Seafood• New Haven
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4.3
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Ann
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 22, 2025
Went on a date with my boyfriend food and drinks were great we enjoyed ourselves very much
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80 Proof American Kitchen & BarPrice: Moderate• American• New Haven
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4.2
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LeahVIP
New York City •9 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 17, 2025
Prix fixe lunch was amazing! Had the kale salad and the salmon and both were delicious!
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Harvest Wine Bar and Restaurant - New HavenPrice: Expensive• American• New Haven
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4.6

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