Best Live Music Showtime Restaurants in Midtown South
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
The Flatiron Room Murray Hill
Whiskey-focused jazz lounge with a legit kitchen and nightly music.
Notable Picks
The Flatiron Room’s Murray Hill location pairs a deep whiskey list and nightly live music with a polished menu of share plates and tasting-menu dishes. It’s used for dates, client drinks, and special occasions where you want a loungey setting and serious spirits.
Must-Try Dishes:
Beef Tartare, Burrata Tart, Oysters with Shallot Mignonette
What makes it special: Whiskey-focused jazz lounge with a legit kitchen and nightly music.
A two-level Garment District hideaway that pairs a surprisingly serious food menu with a live-music, singalong-leaning cocktail basement. The best move is to treat it like a full night: an early dinner upstairs, then downstairs for a highball and the piano-bar energy that turns Midtown into something warmer.
Must-Try Dishes:
Prime Burger, Roasted 1/2 Chicken, Mac N' Cheese
What makes it special: A garment-factory space with a true live-music cocktail “second act” downstairs.