Best Live Music Restaurants in Shelton

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A photo of Monty's River Grille restaurant

1. Monty's River Grille

4.9

Exceptional(83)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Shelton

Booked 10 times today

Monty’s River Grille is open for the season!Distinctively situated overlooking the Housatonic River and our award-winning golf course, Monty’s River Grille brings fine dining to new heights. You’ll be sure to enjoy the comfortable, rustic interior with windows that beautifully frame the landscapes, or the picturesque outdoor patio with spectacular seating and panoramic views.Our menus created by Chef Matt Adkins feature a Contemporary American menu, comprised of the freshest and most flavorful sustainable ingredients. Here you will find culinary innovation and expertise from some of the most experienced chefs and culinary professionals in the area.Whether you are here for a round of golf or sipping a mimosa at Sunday Brunch, you’ll always be welcomed with impeccable service and gracious hospitality.

2. Uptown

4.7

Exceptional(55)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Ansonia

Booked 3 times today

Located in the oldest opera house in Connecticut, we at Uptown Bar & Eatery are proud of our in-house menu made with the freshest and highest quality ingredients. You'll want to try our build your own steak board at our wonderful restaurant!!

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3. Encore by Goodfellas

4.7

Exceptional(453)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • New Haven

Booked 20 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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4. Il Gabbiano - New Haven

4.5

Awesome(363)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • New Haven

Booked 37 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.

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5. Marcello's Italian Eatery

4.4

Awesome(94)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Monroe

Booked 6 times today

Since 1990, Nicholas DeVellis & Family have been bringing Italian Cuisine to the Fairfield County Area! Now with a new location, they're doing it again with a fine Italian eatery designed to bring a little slice of Italy to Monroe, Connecticut.

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6. Harvest Wine Bar and Restaurant - New Haven

4.5

Awesome(314)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • New Haven

Booked 15 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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7. 80 Proof American Kitchen & Bar

4.3

Awesome(177)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • New Haven

Booked 10 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.

8. Osteria Romana

4.8

Exceptional(581)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Monroe

Booked 14 times today

"Brothers Graziano and Maurizio Ricci bring you traditional recipes from Rome, Italy. We specialize in homemade pasta, fish, veal, and chicken plates, in addition to imported Italian wines and unique Italian deserts.Our pasta, prepared daily in the restaurant, is a favorite for all of our customers. Our commitment to quality can be seen in our selection of the freshest ingredients from local producers and our attention to quality and detail. We at Osteria Romana pride ourselves in offering traditional Italian family recipes made with the finest ingredients.Every meal is prepared fresh upon order. The pasta, fish, chicken dishes are all delicious. Our specials are exciting. Modern twists on classic favorites, like our signature hand-made pasta with wild mushrooms and a brandy truffle sauce, are what keep customers coming back."

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9. Jack's Bar & Steakhouse

4.2

Awesome(682)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • New Haven

Booked 19 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.-- --

10. Atelier Florian

3.4

Very Good(757)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • New Haven

Booked 6 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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DavidVIP
New York City •7 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Great waterside fine dining experience. Portions are more aligned with a tasting menu experience but appreciate the attention to detail and high quality of the food. 10 out of 10!
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L'EscalePrice: Very Expensive• Provencal• Greenwich
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4.7
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Karin
Connecticut •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Always a wonderful lunch place! Relaxing and delicious!
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Terrain Cafe – WestportPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Westport
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4.7
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DaveVIP
Connecticut •35 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
If you’re looking for a great meal then you need to go here. The food is amazing and the service is excellent!!! If you haven’t been there then I suggest you go because you’ll keep going back!!!
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Encore by GoodfellasPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• New Haven
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4.7
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KevinVIP
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jun 8, 2025
The food and the view were amazing. The service was outstanding as well. We will definitely return to enjoy it in the future!
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Monty's River GrillePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Shelton
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4.9
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FrancineVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on May 15, 2025
Great little spot! Drinks were on point and food choices were great and tasty! Very attentive staff as well! Will def go back.
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UptownPrice: Moderate• American• Ansonia
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4.7

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