The Phoenix

We came here after going to a comedy show. Hubs wanted to hear live music. A coworker told him about The Phoenix so we came. When we got there, there was a cover charge which we expected. The place was packed! The music was good. We had a few drinks (don't ask me what they were). It was a nice vibe for sure. As parents, we don't get out often as a couple so this was nice. If you're looking for a nice vibe, this is your place! You can park on the street or in the lot across the street (weekends).

Favorite place for Jazz in KC! Incredible live jazz performances, a wonderful happy hour, and a great atmosphere. Highly recommend!

Location: Downtown Kansas city MOAmbiance: bar restaurante, Jazz vibe. They offer live music several times a week. We went for brunch on a Sunday with live musicFood: Amazing. I was expecting more bar quality food, I was surprised when they brought to our table this high-quality, well executed dishes. I highly recommend the skillet or the crab cake.Service: The best I've ever had in Kansas City.When I got there with my family, they were having a farewell celebration for the bartender that was leaving to California. One gentleman from the restaurant gave my mom a beautiful flower arrangementThe server was always smiling and helpful.They brought us cake from the farewell event.The musicians were also smiling all the time and hi 5 us on our way to the exit.Yelp factor: This is the place to go if you are looking to experience Kansas City vibe, Food and music.I can't wait to go back there

Love the food, the service (#Peachesisawesome), and the music. Must visit. Will frequent.

TL;DR: If you love live music, especially 80s/90s and jazz, come by the Phoenix. Would highly recommend for fans of Green Lady looking for some place to grab a bite earlier in the day. The drinks are decent, the prices are reasonable, the portions are good, and the atmosphere makes up for everything else. The Phoenix is a bit off the beaten path and less well-known than Green Lady and Black Dolphin, but it has a strong history in Kansas City (it served illegal alcohol during the Prohibition) and still has a long list of regulars. This bar feels like a neighborhood joint but is very welcoming to newcomers. DRINKS I tend to get their cocktails--if you're looking for a lighter cocktail like I am, I'd recommend the Ride the Wave and Am I the Asshole. Ride the Wave tastes mostly like ginger beer, and Am I the Asshole is a lot of vanilla with notes of lemon and blueberry. They also have a solid pick of anything else you may be looking for. FOOD This is your standard bar fare. I've heard better things about the Phoenix's brunch, but don't come expecting anything outstanding. I would recommend the spin(ach) dip and get it with a side of fries. The fries aren't listed as their own side on the menu, but just ask the staff and they're super accommodating. MUSIC My friends and I came earlier in the evening and got to see Talya and her Boyfriends, who put on an amazing show. We loved the time here and will definitely be back!

Not your average eatery! The quality of the food certainly surpassed my expectations. The live jazz and classics was a definite plus. Generally speaking, I would have lowered my expectations for "bar food" but was pleasantly surprised when the work of art was served. The servers made us feel welcome and ensured that we received the attention we deserved. For the full experience recommend scheduling a visit during a weekend~enjoy!

Amazing experience what a fun place and amazing music! The crab cake could have been better (if it had more crab in it) but everything else was good. The food was ok but everything else was so fun - the ambiance, the music, the service and people. So memorable.

We went during brunch food, vibe, service was great! They had great live music while we were enjoying Sunday brunch! Very KC swanky vibe!!

This Sunday brunch live music place is such a treat. We really enjoyed the atmosphere and the singers were top notch. The food was great to boot. I started off with a bloody mary and it was exceptional. My husband had the breakfast burrito and I had the Country Fried Steak breakfast. The wait staff was not only attentive, but talented as one of the bar maids sang. Looking forward to another visit!

Last stop in our Valentine's downtown adventure on chiefs parade eve! Live music till 10:30pm, chilled wine, quick service and the best company!