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  • AmyVIP
    Kansas City •21 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We went before a concert. It was super busy but they were able to accommodate our reservation although a little late. The services was great despite the packed restaurant. The food was delish. This was our second time here. Try the charred edamame or the Blutini! We ate some sushi rolls that were wonderful.
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    Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Power & Light DistrictPrice: Moderate• Sushi• Kansas City
    4.8
  • Joe
    Kansas City •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Perfect Wedding Anniversary dinner date night with my Wife! Sea Bass was exquisite with the right flavor and texture. Bone in prime rib and grand marnier soufflé was sensational! Our server Turner was very kind, attentive to our needs and had great knowledge of the menu! Sous chef Adrian also was a pleasure to meet with! They are a a true asset to your team and both deserve accolades! This classic steakhouse continues to have the class and is a true gem in KC downtown! We are loyal patrons and will be back definitely for more! Drs. Joe&Wendy
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    801 Chophouse – Kansas CityPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• KC Power & Light District
    4.7
  • MarkVIP
    Washington, D.C. Area •37 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Great all the way around. Their Lobster Bones appetizer is worth the trip all by itself.
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    Stock HillPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Plaza / Brookside
    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

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Discover River Market

Situated on the banks of the Missouri River, the Downtown and River Market neighborhoods of Kansas City are hubs of Midwestern culture. Along with the museums and art galleries located along the riverfront, you'll also find busy sports bars and beer gardens that draw crowds in on game nights. The neighborhood is known for its "KC-style" barbecue, which features ends of pork ribs slow-cooked over a tomato-based sauce with sweet and tangy undertones. The downtown area also caters to many other styles of cuisine with its hole-in-the-wall Vietnamese restaurants, Italian family-style eateries, and upscale steakhouses. There are plenty of traditional, laid-back locals-only pubs and craft brew houses as well.

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As of 23 Dec 2024 there are 11 restaurants in Downtown / River Market. Filter by ‘outdoor dining’, ‘romantic’ or ‘dog friendly’.

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