Black Dolphin is a small but mighty little jazz club in the Crossroads district of KC. Tasty beverages, friendly staff and great music makes for a fun night. What I love about the Dolphin is that everything is about the music, you walk in next to the stage and the bar is at the back of the long rectangular club. All the seats are angled toward the stage, focused on the musicians. During set breaks they everybody just mingles. It is down to earth and simple. I am fan.

Nice jazz bar with live music every day. No entrance fee and reasonable drink prices. Would be nice if they served food too

I’ve enjoyed the Black Dolphin on several occasions when Lonnie McFadden was performing. I don’t see him on the upcoming schedule. What happened? He made this Lounge my favorite place.

I think this picture sort of captures it all. Jazz. The same drink menu as the Green Lady - which as a fan of bourbon cocktails I loved it. Plan to come back.

I had been to Green Lady, but never here. Different vibe, but I had a great time. Old school vibes. Sexy. Watch the music.

A very great place for live jazz entertainment atmosphere was lovely and performers were outstanding and a great place to just relax and enjoy the Classy Fill of the Chicago, New York, New Orleans vibe wish they served some different Appetizers

Great vibe with a talented band playing smooth contemporary jazz. Top notch bartending staff who make yummy quality drinks. Will be back again

Hip, industrial, urban vibe. Great location next to The Green Lady Lounge. Comfy couches by the wall, with a vast selection of drink choices. Enough people on a Thursday night that it felt popular, but not too packed. Reasonable prices and quick service. They have a couple of food options if you are hungry. We came to see Lonnie McFadden, and he did not disappoint! It was a great time. We would go back again.

The Black Dolphin. What can you say without using too many superlatives? Great staff that is right there when you need them. Great menu of drinks, excellent bartenders. And the acoustics in the place are amazing. There is no bad seat in the club.

Liked this place a lot, the musicians were talented and it was less crowded than the Green Lady Lounge. Wine costs about $9 and cocktails $10-11

A tremendous venue for live music!! It is a true Kansas City gem.

Came here on New Years and watched Boogaloo 7 ring in 2018! I ha e been to Green Lady lounge and this is an extension with a dance floor. I met a friend and they started at Green Lady Lounge. He told me they transferred his bar tap right over to Black Dolphin when they moved. Great service, drinks, and atmosphere.

One of the best jazz spots anywhere! Right next door to the BEST

Saw Lonnie McFadden Quartet. They hit it out of the park. Grand slam home run. Im from Utica, NY and a local told me to check him out. Glad I did. Exceeded all my expectations. When you can feel the music, not just your body but your soul you know youre on to something unique and great.

It was a fun time. The intimate setting was great, the band put on a great show and the drinks were excellent. I would go again.

Good jazz.

Drinks and services could be better. Nice setting.

Nice relaxed intimate performance space.Good drinks and snacks.

We saw the wonderfully talented Lonnie McFadden on our first visit to the Black Dolphin. Along with the band, he plays the trumpet, the flugelhorn, tambourine, and has the most incredible voice-- smooth as silk. The audience also got an amazing treat when he invited a young man up to do some tap dancing and then they became a duo! I only wish they could make that a regular part of the show. Bathrooms are clean, staff is courteous and prompt, no cover charge. My only critique is how dark it is, but its not worth taking a star. The entertainment and talent here is the draw, we will definitely be returning!

Service seems best when youre at a table. Music is well mixed and fills the room. Restrooms are easily accessible. It gets busy but isnt as cramped as next door at Green Lady. Not aware of a close parking lot but Ive never had to look hard for somewhere in easy walking distance.

Had so much fun visiting this new venue. I pretty regularly visit the Green Lady and will be adding the Black Dolphin into my nightly adventures.

Just an absolute blast of a place. Great jazz, friendly staff, and fun cocktails. Was a fun experience with the group I was with!

Great atmosphere, wonderful ambience, perfect entertainment!

Great drinks and food.

Great atmosphere and great music!

A more relaxed and spacious alternative to the green lady lounge. Most days I feel the jazz here is better. You can switch between with ease. You dont even need to close your tab.

Best place in KC for jazz hands down

Drink prices are very high! The atmosphere is amazing, very calm. Staff is attentive but they do not hover, which is good. Im very pleased with my evening, it has been a very long time since I have been able to walk into an establishment and feel completely comfortable. The live music was spectacular! Im not normally a jazz person but the Sextets are great! I would defiantly recommend the Black Dolphin if you are looking for a nice calming relaxing evening!

Great place for good jazz and cocktails.

I enjoyed the live jazz and drinks. Same menu as Green Lady Lounge (exact same, pretty sure its the same owners) but generally less crowded. Try hanging out here for a while and visit next door after it clears out a bit

Great love jazz music venue. Great selection of vodka.

Great jazz venue. Nice alternative to and less crowded than neighboring Green Lady. Saw Project H - a top notch and very polished ensemble. Will return often.

Great music. Great cocktails. Fair prices. Perfect volume.

Small but intimate music establishment. Polite bartenders and servers aiming to make sure you have a great time.

New jazz bar next to the green lady lounge. A LOT MORE SEATING OPTIONS. Beautiful venue with loud jazz

Strong drinks and awesome jazz. Great spot for a Saturday night!

Great jazz music by Alex Abramovitz and the Kansas City Jazz band! We enjoyed the entertainment

Cool jazz club, very relaxing

Quite enjoyed the music. Prices are good. Go! Seriously.

Great venue and Lonnie McFadden and his band are always fantastic!

For a place that is supposed to be nice and done up. The people who work here were extremely rude to me when i went. So ill never go back. The atmosphere in the green lady is better anyway. Right next door.

Great jazz, great atmosphere, great service

Pretty laid back place. Good jazz. Enjoyed ourselves. Older crowd.

Music was good. We had a nice time.

Dark and intimate atmosphere with great music and drinks makes this a gem of a spot.

Fantastic music, great service. Not for those narrow in thought.

Great intimate local Jazz Bar with great music and amazing drinks. The Dark and Stormy Mule is my personal favorite.

I was at the green lady per recommendation but ended up here due to the music. They had the Marlin McKay trio performing. It was sublime. The experience made me wished I lived here to attend both venues regularly. :/

Great entertainment! I will be back!

Nice smooth calm and relaxing environment. Would recommend this place when you had a stressful work week. Come here on the weekend, order a drink and get lost in the blues.

Lesser known, but my favorite spot to catch great music and a delicious drink.

Atmosphere and music

Wonderful venue for some amazing jazz from the Jeff Shirley Quartet.

Come for the reasonably priced, city drinks, stay for the impeccable entertainment (i.e. Shaun Munday). A well thought out venue. A continuation of a beautiful KC jazz scene.

Lonnie McFadden - fantastic jazz show

Great Kansas City club featuring a variety of jazz. Great drinks, staff and acoustics.

Great atmosphere, no cover charge

Ambiance was fantastic and Boogaloo 7 was dynamite.

I have been here several times and always have had excellent service, boozy drinks and heard some amazing bands. I like the open, but still intimate feel of this venue. Favorite drinks Figgie Wiggie and Moscow Mules. We will be back.

Love this place!!

Great weekend option

Great casual jazz lounge with a somewhat sophisticated vibe, delicious cocktails, and awesome live music.

Great drinks, great music, and GREAT service! One of KCs highlights! Must visit!!

Great jazz experience. A Kansas City original.

Great cocktails, intimate jazz bar.

Nice place to enjoy jazz and blues.

Good music and drinks.

Had a great time

Good Drinks and Great Live Music

Great drinks and music!

Intimate performance space. Full bar.

Good venue for great music!

An extension of the Green Lady, this is the third option for music with a larger golden stage versus the red theme of the Green Lady. Having just opened, its a little less busy than next door. Couches and tables. A bit hard to notice due to little signage at the moment.

Very Entertaining

Love this place!! Great drinks and great drinks!!

I enjoy myself

Not my pick, but cool drinks.

Spacey, quiet, excellent music

Good place for music

Drinks

Chill

Cozy place.