Best Live Music Restaurants in National City

45 restaurants available nearby

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1. Eddie V's - Seaport District

4.9

Exceptional(3954)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 51 times today

Eddie V's Prime Seafood is a luxury dining destination known for the seafood flown in from pristine waters around the world, as well as its premium hand-carved steaks. Dishes are artistically prepared and feature an ever-changing array of seasonal seafood, along with critically acclaimed prime center-cut steaks broiled to perfection. The restaurant's award-wining wine list, which has been recognized by Wine Spectator, has more than 300 wines curated by Eddie V's very own Advanced Sommelier. In the V Lounge, guests can sip classic and creative cocktails, and enjoy signature appetizers against a backdrop of live music trios.

2. Madison

4.5

Awesome(3036)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • University Heights

Booked 50 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

3. Mister A's

4.9

Exceptional(8716)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Downtown

Booked 99 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)

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4. Humphreys SoCal Dining and Music

4.2

Awesome(1655)

Price: Expensive

• American • Point Loma

Booked 4 times today

Humphreys has been the go to spot in San Diego for decades, offering the perfect blend of SoCal dining and music.Celebrate Valentine's Day at Humphreys. Executive Chef Percy Oani has created a wonderful special menu for this romantic occasion. After dinner join us in Backstage Live for music and dancing with Sue Palmer and Her Motel Orchestra and Band Overboard.Reserve on Open Table or call (619) 224-3577.Humphreys Buffet Brunch is back for Easter, Mother's Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas! Executive Chef Percy Oani and his masterful culinary team have used their divergent skills and artistry to create an exquisite new brunch buffet. Brunch seating from 11am to 4:30pm. Join us at Humphreys for a holiday buffet and a memorable occasion on the Marina.

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5. Provisional Restaurant at Pendry San Diego

4.7

Exceptional(978)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 37 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. Kettner Exchange

4.7

Exceptional(1376)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Little Italy

Booked 64 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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7. Zama Restaurant & Bar

4.0

Excellent(297)

Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Downtown

Booked 28 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.

8. il Sogno Italiano

4.5

Awesome(446)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 7 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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9. Garage Buona Forchetta

4.6

Exceptional(909)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Coronado

Booked 31 times today

Authentic Neapolitan Pizzeria & Italian Ristorante in Coronado, San Diego, California.

10. Books + Records

4.7

Exceptional(387)

Price: Expensive

• American • Banker's Hill

Booked 32 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.

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Ricci
Portland / Oregon •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
First time here - recommended by guy at the airport. Food was amazing as was the service and ambience. Definitely a must go place in San Diego.
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Kettner ExchangePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Little Italy
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4.7
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H
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great happy hour prices for food and drinks. Perfect for date night especially when there is live music.
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Eddie V's - Seaport DistrictPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Downtown
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4.9
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TomVIP
San Diego •18 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Amazing location for special occasions or date night. The views are incredible! Our dinner was decadent, and our party of seven was elated with our bar and dining experience!
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Mister A'sPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary French / American• Downtown
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4.9
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Lois
Las Vegas •47 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
The spouse & I were visiting my daughter, who lives in San Diego. She had not been to Madison & neither had we. We all enjoyed the tomato & burrata appetizer. We also had the cioppino, Tuscan sausage rigatoni & chicken piccata; all were so good! Spouse & I had the Ibarra & The Woodsman, which were delicious. Service from Kylee excellent. We also enjoyed the music. My daughter plans to bring her roommates here.
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MadisonPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• University Heights
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4.5
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RonVIP
Minneapolis - St. Paul •37 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 3, 2025
Amazing service! We were celebrating a birthday and the staff went out of their way to make us feel special. Our entire meal was well prepared and very tasty. This was the best service we received during our trip to SoCal. You should definitely check it out
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Humphreys SoCal Dining and MusicPrice: Expensive• American• Point Loma
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4.2

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45 restaurants available nearby

1. Eddie V's - Seaport District

2. Madison

3. Mister A's

4. Humphreys SoCal Dining and Music

5. Provisional Restaurant at Pendry San Diego

6. Kettner Exchange

7. Zama Restaurant & Bar

8. il Sogno Italiano

9. Garage Buona Forchetta

10. Books + Records

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