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Plaza Dinner & Live Jazz

A locally owned Plaza dinner, then live jazz in the historic Raphael Hotel. The dinner rotates by date.

About $126–$260 for two2 hrs 53 minEstimated fit
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Map of the stops for Plaza Dinner & Live JazzA map of a few blocks, not to scale, north at the top, with straight lines between stops. Stop 1, JJ's Restaurant, the start. Stop 2, Chaz on the Plaza, 0.3 miles from stop 1, 8 min walk. The route is about 0.3 miles end to end. Neighborhoods shown: Plaza.PLAZA47TH STWORNALL RDPENNSYLVANIA AVECENTRAL STROANOKE PKWYUS-568 min walkSTART JJ's RestaurantChaz on the Plaza12N0.1 miPlaza Dinner & Live JazzFoodMusicWalkStraight lines between stops, not driving directions.Not to scale, north up. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
The route is about 0.3 miles end to end. © OpenStreetMap

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Also close by
  • The Escape Game Kansas City, games, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • The Monarch Bar, drinks, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • Country Club Coffee Company (The Fontaine), coffee, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • Nine Zero One at The Fontaine, rooftop drinks, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • The Melting Pot, food, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • The Capital Grille, food, 2 min walk from stop 2

The stops

  1. JJ's RestaurantDinner within your own budget.about 90 min · 900 W 48th Pl, Ste 110, Kansas City, MO 64112 · hours checked recently · then 8 min walkWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps Rotates by date and hours. Also possible: T'ähä Mexican Kitchen, Heritage by Bo Lings.
  2. Chaz on the PlazaFind a seat near the music and order something to sip.about 75 min · 325 Ward Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64112 · hours checked recentlyWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps

How the night flows

Book dinner early, then walk to the Raphael. Jazz in the lounge is listed nightly from 6 to 10pm.

Good to know

Reservations
Recommended
Parking
The Plaza has free garage parking; confirm at each stop.
Getting around
Walking, Driving
Setting
Indoors
Alcohol
Optional
What to wear
Comfortable shoes for short walks between stops.

Before you go

Hours, prices and reservations change. Anything we haven't recently source-checked is marked “Confirm today” in the planner rather than presented as fact. Check the venue's own page before you head out.

We last looked over this date on September 17, 2026. That is a review of the plan, not a promise that every detail is current.

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