1. The Phoenix
8.5
302 W 8th St (at Central St.), Kansas City, MO
Jazz and Blues Venue · 48 tips and reviews
Kimberly Benjamin: Best blues and jazz music in KC, not to mention the dirty martinis.
Zach Stockwell: Great jazz club with excellent cocktails. Very classic Kansas City urban scene.
Erik Rowley: One of the best bars and jazz clubs in Kansas City. Love the chill atmosphere, get a cocktail and enjoy the music.
Dev: Great staff, great food, piano jazz while you brunch. Sunday brunch day at the majestic. Always.
Julie Lombard: Delicious steak dinner, great service with friendly staff, smooth jazz, and fantastic creme brûlée dessert... Will definitely be back next time I'm in KC!!
Logan Boz: Nostalgic atmosphere with yummy food! Got the specialty, a pepper rubbed filet, a bit too much pepper so go with the regular filet. Loved the jazz band!
3. Blue Room
8.0
1616 E 18th St (at Vine St), Kansas City, MO
Jazz and Blues Venue · 14 tips and reviews
The Pitch: Everything from Latin Jazz to Blues makes the Blue Room a good venue for live music. Also, their cover prices are affordable.
Rachel Muse: Amazing spot for listening to live jazz!!
Kansas City: Top 100 Jazz Clubs in the world, the Blue Room consistently books top name national and international entertainers while it continues to showcase the best of jazz in Kansas City.
7. Folly Theater
8.7
300 W 12th St (Central Street), Kansas City, MO
Theater · 9 tips and reviews
Tom Van Fleet: Outstanding historic venue, great for jazz performances!
Virginia Long: I really love the Harriman-jewell series in this intimate setting. Great acoustics, beautiful restoration. A gem for KC music lovers.
Tricia Wade: Beautiful, intimate venue that allows you to almost feel a part of the show. Close enough to the Marriott that you can walk over and have a cocktail before or after the concert.
8. BB's Lawnside BBQ
8.6
1205 E 85th St (btwn Troost & Flora Ave), Kansas City, MO
BBQ Joint · 58 tips and reviews
Tonya Hunt: Mama Ray's Jazz Meets the Blues and the ribs!
Isaac Mumma: Great blues atmosphere and live music at night. Get the BB Kings combo and Jill for a waitress. great prices as well!
Kansas City: Where barbecue meets the blues! Live blues Wed.–Sun. nights. Slow-smoked barbecue and Louisiana favorites. Appetizers, soups and sandwiches, sliced thin, piled high.
9. Reserve
8.2
1111 Grand Blvd (btwn E 11th & 12th St), Kansas City, MO
New American Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews
seth meyerowitz: Super friendly staff. Romantic / elegant ambiance. Live jazz is a great touch when available.
Donovan Weber: Great chef, great gourmet dining and atmosphere for a reasonable price.
Dana Goldy: Prompt service, very inviting atmosphere and staff that brings it all home. Great place to unwind.
10. Chaz on the Plaza
7.8
325 Ward Pkwy (Wormall Rd), Kansas City, MO
American Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews
Josh M: Live music Tue-Sun with local jazz and folk artists in the lounge.
Consuela Shorter: A nice atmosphere for a quaint, laid back Happy Hour. Relaxed environment with live music, good service & a filling menu.
rKS: Sit at the bar, drink a $6.75 Stella and talk about tacos with the bartender.
14. Drum Room
7.0
1329 Baltimore Ave, Kansas City, MO
Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews
Tonya Hunt: Friendly bar staff and great atmosphere. Drinks look better than they taste. Great jazz playing in the background but not loud enough to hear when the bar is full...it's a small but quaint place.
The Pitch: Grab a free appitizer voucher from the valet before you go get one of the best steaks in Kansas City!
Jason Mitton: The RX Cocktail is a definite recommendation, it smells like a ginger laced candle and tastes like a rainbow.