Best Live Music Restaurants in South End

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Back BayBeacon HillBraintreeBrightonBrooklineCambridge

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1. Beehive

4.6

Exceptional(7228)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • South End

Booked 59 times today

The Beehive is an underground Bohemian eatery and bar featuring fabulous cuisine, libations, artwork and world class live music. Nestled below the Boston Center for the Art’s historic Cyclorama in Boston’s South End, we are conveniently located to local theaters, the Calderwood Pavilion as well as Boston's Theater district. The Beehive serves the eclectic fare of Chef Ryan Skeen - rustic comfort food infused with American and Mediterranean influences. Join us for dinner, weekend brunch, patio dining, great cocktails at our bars and next level live music. If you like the Beehive you'll love our sister restaurant Cosmica Mexican Food & Bar for elevated Mexican cuisine and cocktails located two blocks away.

2. Black Lamb

4.7

Exceptional(571)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • South End

Booked 18 times today

Black Lamb is a neighborhood restaurant and raw bar by Chef Colin Lynch at the corner of Tremont & Union Park in the heart of the South End. Sample a daily-changing selection of oysters, ceviche, and crab from the raw bar. Enjoy a satisfying salad or dig into a thick and juicy classic burger with house-made fries. The beverage program focuses on classic cocktails inspired by the culinary traditions invoked by our chefs and a curated list of wines from producers working with an eye for treating their vineyards with the same respect our growers treat their farms.Please visit our website for details.

3. Spy Bar

4.4

Awesome(45)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Cocktail Bar • South End

Booked 1 time today

Spy Bar is a HiFi listening lounge designed for discerning adults, located at the Revolution Hotel in Boston's South End. With an immersive high-fidelity sound system, curated music, creative cocktails, and elevated small bites, Spy Bar offers an intimate and refined yet relaxed setting perfect for close conversations. Guests can enjoy a unique experience alongside our sister restaurant, Cósmica Mexican Restaurant & Bar, making the Revolution Hotel a destination for thoughtfully crafted food, drinks, and an unparalleled sound experience. Escape to Spy Bar for something truly distinctive.

4. Wink and Nod

4.6

Exceptional(627)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Dining Bar • South End

Booked 5 times today

Wink & Nod is an EXCLUSIVELY 21+ establishment (no teens, toddlers, or infants). Proper ID required. Wink & Nod operates a rotating kitchen where every 6 months, we invite a new restaurant group to run our kitchen and experiment with dishes as bold and creative as our cocktails. With this program, Wink & Nod hopes to contribute to the development of up-and-coming Chefs by providing them with a restaurant platform in which to operate and showcase their talent. Please check our website www.winkandnod.com for the latest menus, and follow us on social media @wink_and_nod (Instagram) and facebook.com/winkandnod (Facebook) to get the latest information about specials, events, parties, etc.

5. MIDA - South End

4.6

Exceptional(2885)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • South End

Booked 24 times today

MIDA is a South End neighborhood restaurant, inspired by the simplicity of classic Italian dishes . Our menu focuses on many regions of traditional Italian food and culture, using fresh, seasonal ingredients.Dinner is served Monday - Thursday, and Sundays from 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM and Friday and Saturday from 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM. Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM. Patio reservations are available on a same day first come basis only. Please call the restaurant to secure patio seating. Patio availability is dependent on weather. Walk-ins are always welcome.

6. Mooncusser

4.9

Exceptional(1584)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Back Bay

Booked 21 times today

Cancellation Policy: We ask that if you need to cancel your reservation, do so 24 hours in advance. Guests cancelling within 24 hrs of their reservation will be charged $50 per person.Mooncusser serves a $120 multicourse menu from head chef Carl Dooley. Since opening in 2017, the restaurant has been awarded top honors by the New York Times, Boston Magazine and other publications.

A photo of Rooftop at the Envoy restaurant

7. Rooftop at the Envoy

4.1

Excellent(1259)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Seaport

Booked 19 times today

SUMMER IS BACK! Reservations are now open for the Rooftop at the Envoy's award winning outdoor bar. Grab your friends and join us for drinks and light bites while enjoying the best views in the city. We offer seating's for groups all the way from 2 to 20! Minimum spends and time slot information is available under each Experience description. Make your reservation today before your section sells out! Seating is limited but the bar is always open for walk-up guests.

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8. Petit Robert Bistro Columbus Avenue

4.6

Exceptional(2773)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • South End

Booked 36 times today

With a casual atmosphere and a classic menu, Petit Robert Bistro feels like an authentic French bistro. Established in 2005 in the South End of Boston, Petit Robert Bistro has become an institution in the neighborhood! Our patio is one of the most beautiful and comfortable places in Boston. Our Chef Chris Ipus HAS created an authentic and very interesting menu that changes every season.Bon Appetit!

9. Hue

4.4

Awesome(251)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Global, International • Back Bay

Booked 2 times today

World Flavors & Vibrant Vibes! Welcome to Back Bay's high end / high energy dinner party destination. Hue offers two rooms of dining and celebration: our lively Supper Club & our exclusive Speakeasy. We're conveniently located in Boston's iconic Copley Square Hotel, just steps away from Copley Place and Prudential shopping centers and from the Boston Marathon finish line.

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10. Legal Sea Foods - Harborside

4.6

Exceptional(6654)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Seaport

Booked 155 times today

Experience the ultimate in waterfront dining at our flagship Harborside restaurant. Spanning three floors and 20,000 sq ft, it offers classic seafood favorites, patio dining with harbor views, and private event spaces. On the main floor, dine on Boston's best clam chowder, oysters and raw bar, lobster, grilled and fried seafood, as well as steaks, pasta and more!. On a sunny day, enjoy our Harborside patio with direct view of the harbor, the perfect location for a long lunch on a sunny day. The second floor hosts our private events space, where we create memorable events for private parties, corporate functions, or social celebrations. The third-floor rooftop deck, "The Overlook," provides 180-degree views of Boston Harbor, making it the perfect spot to enjoy the best of Boston's seafood, cocktails, and water views from sunrise to sunset. Located in the Seaport District, it's within walking distance to major attractions like the Institute of Contemporary Art and the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.

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KarenVIP
Greater Boston •18 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Absolutely our favorite restaurant in the South End. Wine selection good, appetizers of calamari and burrata excellent! Entrees exceptional! Bolognese, Cod Piccata, and lasagna! Love love love!
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MIDA - South EndPrice: Moderate• Italian• South End
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4.6
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MakailaVIP
Greater Boston •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Great space. Hosts and servers were really friendly and accommodating. Food was great. Music /DJ was so good. We were there until 1039 and no one was dancing. I think if there was more clearly designated area for dancing than in the narrow aisle between tables, it would be more inviting. Overall great first time experience!
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Spy BarPrice: Moderate• Cocktail Bar• South End
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4.4
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Casey
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jun 27, 2025
Best atmosphere, awesome service. Food was delicious.
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BeehivePrice: Expensive• American• South End
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4.6
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WillVIP
Greater Boston •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 19, 2025
A wonderful summer evening for dining outdoors. The burrata, the spring risotto, and the tuna poke were all really good.
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Black LambPrice: Moderate• American• South End
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4.7
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Harrison
Greater Boston •53 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 14, 2025
Excellent overall experience - food was really outstanding
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Wink and NodPrice: Expensive• Dining Bar• South End
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4.6

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