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A photo of Bristol Seafood + Steak + Social restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(6200)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • KC Power & Light District
Booked 57 times today
With an indulgent menu focused on superior quality seafood, Bristol Seafood Grill crafts its dishes with exacting standards & pampers its guests in a comfortable atmosphere. Featuring a generous cellar selection & creative ocean fare cuisine, Bristol Seafood Grill delivers culinary excellence at a surprising value. Open for lunch ($12 - $25) & dinner ($15-$35). Parking is available in the Power and Light Parking Garage off 13rd and Walnut with complimentary 2 hour validation before 4pm, and $5.00 after 4pm. Power and Light also offers Valet Parking in front of our restaurant everyday from 11am-close.
A photo of metropolitanKC - Marriott Hotel Kansas City restaurant
4.0
Excellent(179)
Price: Moderate
• American • Kansas City
Experience the finest in Kansas City dining and create lasting memories in a sophisticated yet comfortable atmosphere. Indulge and unwind at MetropolitanKC, where you’ll find vibrant tastes to satisfy every palette.
A photo of The American Reserve Bar & Grille restaurant
3.8
Excellent(873)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown / River Market
Booked 12 times today
The American Reserve is a vibrant downtown dining gem, with a warm setting distinguished by a chic décor, elegant marble walls and lofty 20-foot ceilings. For gourmet breakfasts, business lunches and intimate dinners alike, guests may select from an inventive, locally sourced seasonal menu perfectly complemented by signature cocktails and an impressive wine list. The American Reserve is located downtown Kansas City, open 365 days a year. Currently serving dinner from 5pm-10pm daily. The American Reserve can accommodate most dietary needs. Parking based upon availability.
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3.2
Good(703)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown / River Market
Booked 7 times today
Tavernonna celebrates the rich, varied history of Italian food, wine, and cocktails by using fresh, simple ingredients to create both traditional and contemporary dishes that entice the senses. Sourcing ingredients from local farms and vendors, and creates fresh pasta from scratch to be showcased throughout the menu, giving the restaurant a clear sense of its locality while honoring the distinctive ingredients rooted in Italy. The staples of every Tavernonna dish embody ambition, passion, heritage, creativity, style, and inspirational local culture and knowledge. Restaurant and hotel guests can anticipate playful dishes such as spaghetti all’amatriciana, brisket meatballs with black currants and roman gnocchi and house-made ravioli with goat cheese, tomato fondutta, and mint pesto.Valet parking is validated at Hotel Phillips for up to 2 hours for all Tavernonna patrons.
A photo of Brown & Loe restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1719)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown / River Market
Booked 28 times today
Set in Kansas City’s historic City Market, Brown and Loe Restaurant’s inviting atmosphere is a blend of “big city” bistro with the welcoming casual flavor of a neighborhood favorite. Housed in a former Merchant’s Bank constructed in 1920, the restaurant honors the architectural details of the two-story building which features a façade of plate glass and verde marble floors and walls. In the 1940’s, Brown and Loe was originally a produce broker with offices on the second floor of the Merchant’s Bank building. The new Brown and Loe Restaurant celebrates the techniques of curing, pickling and smoking meats, beautifully interpreted into marvelous American comfort cuisine. This is a true local venue, evidenced by the restaurant’s allegiance to the resident farmers and food artisans who supply most of the restaurant’s fresh ingredients. Brown and Loe Restaurant is the second dining concept introduced by Harry Murphy, owner of the City Market’s popular Harry’s Country Club.
A photo of The Savoy at 21c restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1053)
Price: Expensive
• American • Kansas City
Booked 17 times today
Located inside the 21c Museum Hotel, The Savoy is a creative effort to honor our rich history while also looking to the future. As we focus on a progressive style of Midwest hospitality, we aim to use classic techniques with contemporary touches in our kitchen. Our food is thoughtful, yet approachable as we pride ourselves on welcoming all guests from all walks of life.Our focus on seasonal ingredients from local farmers gives us deep ties in our community and allows us to use the highest quality products for our dishes. Our evolving and interesting cocktail and wine lists reproduce this idea of using products from local distilleries and family-owned vineyards to give our guests classic yet progressive options to enhance your dining experience.Come as you are, for a special occasion or just a casual night out in the historic district of Kansas City, we look forward to welcoming you to our space.
A photo of Gram & Dun restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(4653)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Plaza / Brookside
Booked 51 times today
Gram & Dun is a local favorite for brunch. Reviews rave about the delicious food, perfect service, and lovely ambiance. Many recommendations for the brunch menu include the banana cream French toast and the shrimp and grits. The outdoor setting and excellent location add to the overall dining experience. It's a great spot for relaxing and enjoying a meal with friends and family.
A photo of McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Kansas City restaurant
4.4
Awesome(7469)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Plaza / Brookside
Booked 104 times today
Whether you’ve spent the day at the Nelson-Atkins Museum, Union Station, or The Steamboat Arabia Museum, or shopping and strolling around the world-class Country Club Plaza, or are preparing to head to the theater or an event at Sprint Center, McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood & Steaks offers you the finest dining experience in Kansas City. From fresh seafood and shellfish to Steak and garden fresh salads, our goal is to exceed your dining expectations. As our guest, you will experience culinary excellence at its best. Our menus reflect seafood from the Pacific Rim, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Gulf of Mexico. We also source products from local ranches, farms, and wineries to showcase regionally inspired dishes.
A photo of True Food Kitchen - Kansas City restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1318)
Price: Moderate
• American • Plaza / Brookside
Booked 40 times today
True Food Kitchen is a chef-driven restaurant and scratch bar that was founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, the pioneer of integrative medicine, to provide food that tastes great and is good for you. At our table, delicious dining and conscious nutrition go hand in hand, without sacrificing flavor, creativity or indulgence. Our expertly trained chefs craft flavor-forward dishes, handcrafted cocktails and freshly pressed refreshers so you can enjoy epic food experiences that aren’t just good for you, but good to you. Join us in Kansas City for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch. Located in Kansas City at Country Club Plaza, off of Ward Parkway and Pennsylvania Street, near Club Pilates. New flavors, new combinations, new obsessions. Come see us for something completely new and delicious.
A photo of Blvd Tavern - Kansas City restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(477)
Price: Moderate
• American • Kansas City
Booked 9 times today
Blvd Tavern is a modern American Tavern focused on delivering warm hospitality, delicious food and great drinks in a comfortable neighborhood setting in the heart of the Kansas City Crossroads Art District. Our menu changes frequently and focuses on seasonal ingredients. We prepare everything on our menu from scratch, from the buttermilk biscuits at brunch to the hand cut fries on our daily grind burger. We offer dinner five nights a week, lunch Wed-Fri and Brunch on Sat and Sun mornings.Our dining room is a mix of brick and reclaimed wood (we even have wood from a barn the owner's great-grandfather built on the family farm in 1902). Our quaint patio is one of Kansas City's best kept secrets.
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  • Tracy
    Kansas City •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Went for a team holiday lunch and it was terrific. We all agreed food, service and ambiance were perfect!
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    Brown & LoePrice: Moderate• American• Downtown / River Market
    4.7
  • Katie
    Kansas City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    We had a great lunch at Bristol's. We were able to choose from the lunch or dinner menu options. We had a 5 top and everyone's food was delicious, service was perfect, and the atmosphere was very relaxing.
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    Bristol Seafood + Steak + SocialPrice: Expensive• Seafood• KC Power & Light District
    4.7
  • Grant
    Kansas City •4 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on 4 Dec 2024
    Practically located in the Ambassador Hotel lobby, the ambiance is surprisingly quiet and relaxed. Seats were comfortable and the servers were friendly. There is no hurry here - so that’s either going to be awesome for your party as your conversation at the table will not be interrupted or it will frustrate you to no end if you are on a strict timetable. You are not going to be hurried off so they can get another group at your table. I found this very satisfying. Dinner and drinks are served at a relaxed pace. The bread service was outstanding with the cinnamon butter (although a bit pricey - more on this later.) We had the shrimp pasta and braised rib. The pasta was a little on the al dente side - which suited me great. Shrimp was flavorful, had a little kick to it. Braised rib was outstanding, the Demi sauce was amazing. No complaints about the food - it was very, very, good. There are a couple of minor irritations. The temperature was cool and we had a breezy draft hit us through out the dinner. The fact that it was 38 degrees outside didn’t help. This isn’t a deal breaker by any stretch. Price point - this is tricky. For two of us with no drinks and the bread appetizer the bill was $100. (Tax and tip included). We had shrimp pasta and braised short rib - not steak and salmon. And $10 for small loaf of bread seemed… a bit much. The food was great…but was it almost $40/plate good? I realize prices are going up and I’m not just paying for the food but the ambiance as well but it seemed a bit high given some of the other options in KC. Having said that - the food was top shelf and we had a very good time.
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    The American Reserve Bar & GrillePrice: Moderate• American• Downtown / River Market
    3.8
  • ChrisVIP
    Kansas City •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 28 Nov 2024
    Very nice & quiet location. Has a corner view of 2 streets. Food & drinks wonderful.
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    TavernonnaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown / River Market
    3.2
  • OpenTable Diner
    Las Vegas •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 26 May 2024
    Perfectly located off the Marriott Downtown lobby. Great menu choices and the breakfast buffet was amazing- delicious and so many choices
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    metropolitanKC - Marriott Hotel Kansas CityPrice: Moderate• American• Kansas City
    4
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