The Mad Monkfish

The Mad Monkfish combines sushi, Japanese and Thai dishes with live jazz on Mass Ave in Central Square. You can come for a sushi dinner, a bowl of ramen or a meal from the broader Asian menu. The music takes place in the Jazz Baroness Room, giving the restaurant a second reason to put down the takeout bag and stay for the evening.

Jazz is regularly scheduled Wednesday through Sunday, with individual performers and times listed on the restaurant’s calendar. Check the specific show before booking if music is the main reason for your visit, and make sure your reservation covers the room you want. Dinner and a set can share the same address here, but the evening’s schedule still deserves a look.