Icehouse

Half restaurant, half listening room, and really two venues in one. The main stage in back is acoustically tuned and seated — touring acts, album releases, the sets you actually came to hear. Up front, the Starlight Lounge runs its own bill against the bar and opens onto the patio: vinyl nights, duos, quieter shows, often free. The food is real on both sides. If you want to actually hear the music, this is one of the best small rooms in the city.