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JJ's Restaurant, Kansas City, MO

JJ's Restaurant

4.6
4.6
1810 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 36 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Neighbourhood gem
Contrary to popular belief, JJ's Restaurant is not named for popular owner Jimmy Frantzé. In 1985, Jimmy purchased JJ Malane's from his former business partner and the saloon's namesake. Malane's went away, but JJ's remained, and a West Plaza fine dining icon was born. Jimmy invested his enthusiasm and passion for exceptional contemporary American food, steaks and wine to build one of the finest restaurants in Kansas City just a block west of the Country Club Plaza. He helped create an environment that attracted and kept one of the most professional staffs in the region. He inspires so much loyalty that when the new JJ's reopened 18 months after a 2013 fateful fire, almost all of his staff re-joined him.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Steakhouse
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00–15:00 Mon–Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri 17:00–23:00 Sat 16:00–23:00 Sun 16:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (816) 561-7136
  • Website
    https://jjsrestaurantkc.com/?y_source=1_MjM1NTY1NjktODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    We have our Saber Room which seats from 6 - 18 guests. Booking times for the Saber Room are either 5pm or 8pm. For this room, we do 1 check with 20% gratuity. This check can be split up to 4 ways. For events larger than 18, please call us at 816-561-7136 to check availability!
  • Location
    4810 Roanoke Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64112
  • Area
    Plaza / Brookside
  • Cross Street
    Roanoke Pkwy & W 48th St
  • Parking details
    Complimentary parking is located in the garage of the Polsinelli Building, in which JJ's is on the lobby level. Entrance on east side of the Polsinelli Building off of Roanoke and on the west side of the Polsinelli Building off of Belleview.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

DRINKS

  • WellsUS$4.25

    • Boulevard DraftsUS$3.50

      Wheat, Pale & Seasonal

      • Wine of The DayUS$5.00

        Red, White and Bubbles

        SNACKS

        • Steamed Mussels**US$9.00

          Steamed in white wine with leeks, shallots, curry, fresh thyme and cream.

          • PizzaUS$8.00

            A thin crust recipe from a good friend in Chicago, which has a reputation all its own.

            • Crispy CalamariUS$8.00

              Buttermilk battered, deep-fried calamari and cherry peppers, with grilled lemon and marinara.

              • Mini Boar TacosUS$7.00

                Three crispy corn tortillas, with slow cooked wild boar, topped with jicama pico de gallo.

                Last updated: 18 November 2024

                What 1,810 people are saying

                Overall ratings and reviews

                Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                4.6
                4.6 based on recent ratings
                • 4.7Food
                • 4.5Service
                • 4.5Ambience
                • 4.3Value

                Noise • Moderate

                Loved For

                • Kansas City

                  Great for fine wines

                • Kansas City, Missouri

                  Great for fine wines

                • Kansas City, Missouri

                  American

                Review summary

                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                JJ's Restaurant in Kansas City offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent service and fabulous food." Guests rave about the "highly recommended" lobster and shrimp purses, a superb wine list, and attentive staff. Although some experiences vary, JJ's remains a cherished spot for celebrating special occasions and enjoying memorable meals.

                1,810 Reviews

                1. Jan

                  Kansas City

                  41 reviews

                  5.0

                  41 reviews

                  Dined 3 days ago

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  Great food and service. Salmon and tuna were perfect.

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                2. Robert

                  San Francisco

                  2 reviews

                  4.0

                  2 reviews

                  Dined 5 days ago

                  1. Overall 4
                  2. Food 4
                  3. Service 4
                  4. Ambience 4
                  Overall the food was good. However I had the chicken sandwich: it was more bun than chicken... Proportions all off.

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                3. Michelle

                  VIP

                  Kansas City

                  13 reviews

                  2.0

                  13 reviews

                  Dined 5 days ago

                  1. Overall 2
                  2. Food 1
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 3
                  JJ’s has gone down hill. The shrimp appetizer had 4 very small bacon wrapped shrimp that were overcooked. Crab cakes were mostly breading. Seafood bake was $50 for a saucer size plate of 2 small scallops, very small shrimp, more crab filling that was breading and a langostino. Small petite filet was 5 bites. The ahi tuna poke appetizer had very little tuna. Very disappointed.
                  JJ's RestaurantResponded 5 days ago
                  Michelle, I am sorry that you were not happy with the portions. We use the same size shrimp for every purpose in the restaurant, and it's the same size we've used for 40 years in our Paco's shrimp app. It is still one of the city's favorites after all these years. The crab cake recipe we've used for about a decade has lots of blue crab meat. We use large diver scallops and 6 oz lobster tails. Our petite filet is 7oz, just as stated on the menu. The poke is high quality and very fresh ahi tuna. There are many places with larger portions, and if that's what you're looking for, we might not be your best option. We offer higher quality than places that prioritize large portions. You'll have plenty, and most folks don't finish their dinner, but you probably won't leave with another meal.

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                4. Amy

                  Richmond

                  5 reviews

                  5.0

                  5 reviews

                  Dined 5 days ago

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  My family of five really enjoyed our dinner here. The food was delicious. All our plates were clean. The waiter was very attentive and friendly. The atmosphere feels special. It’s definitely a place I would recommend down on The Plaza.

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                5. David

                  Kansas City

                  17 reviews

                  3.0

                  17 reviews

                  Dined 7 days ago

                  1. Overall 3
                  2. Food 3
                  3. Service 4
                  4. Ambience 4
                  Meatballs were served cold to the touch and I hate sending food back as you never k ow what happe so, I'll leave it there for those. Crabcakes shouldn't have panko as a crust but the onion soup was very good.

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                6. Courtney

                  Kansas City

                  6 reviews

                  3.0

                  6 reviews

                  Dined 7 days ago

                  1. Overall 3
                  2. Food 3
                  3. Service 1
                  4. Ambience 3
                  Poor service, very disappointing. Other than mashed potatoes that were lumpy, food was good, but service was a big distraction. Waiter had to be reminded that one person ordered the bread service, then brought one small basket that was never refilled or replaced. He asked only 3 of 4 diners if they wanted a 2d drink despite the 4th person's glass being empty. When that diner asked for a 2d drink, he said he would get it but never did. The diner pointed out the omission when entree plates were cleared, and he wanted to fetch it with dessert. He was then visibly annoyed that no one ordered dessert. Very poor service for a meal costing over $100 per person!
                  JJ's RestaurantResponded 6 days ago
                  Courtney, Please get in touch! I'd like the chance to make this right!

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                7. Bryan

                  VIP

                  Hawaii

                  14 reviews

                  5.0

                  14 reviews

                  Dined on 21 December 2024

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  As always a great meal, service was impeccable. It was a great dining experience to have a holiday celebration with family!

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                8. MPR1

                  VIP

                  Kansas City

                  20 reviews

                  4.0

                  20 reviews

                  Dined on 21 December 2024

                  1. Overall 4
                  2. Food 4
                  3. Service 4
                  4. Ambience 3
                  We’ve eaten at JJs many times over the past 35 years. Tonight it was the noisiest it’s ever been. Also, they’ve raised their prices and no longer allow you to pick from all their side dishes for your side with your main entree. It’s still the best steak in KC.

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                9. Charles

                  Kansas City

                  1 review

                  5.0

                  1 review

                  Dined on 21 December 2024

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  Fantastic, one of KC’s best dining experiences. 10/10

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                10. T

                  St. Louis

                  15 reviews

                  5.0

                  15 reviews

                  Dined on 20 December 2024

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 4
                  Meghan (with an H) was absolutely amazing, and so was Kennedy. Great food and experience. Our filets were some of the best we've ever had. Only one suggestion, work on the expresso martini, please.

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                FAQs

                JJ's Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (816) 561-7136.

                JJ's Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 1810 OpenTable diners.

                JJ's Restaurant does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

                Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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                2 people
                19:00
                Booked 36 times today

                Order delivery or takeout

                Google Map for JJ's Restaurant

                4810 Roanoke Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64112

                Additional information

                • Cross Street
                  Roanoke Pkwy & W 48th St
                • Area
                  Plaza / Brookside
                • Hours of Operation
                  Mon–Fri 11:00–15:00 Mon–Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri 17:00–23:00 Sat 16:00–23:00 Sun 16:00–22:00
                • Price
                  $31 to $50
                • Cuisines
                  American, Steakhouse
                • Dining style
                  Casual Elegant
                • Dress code
                  Business Casual
                • Parking details
                  Complimentary parking is located in the garage of the Polsinelli Building, in which JJ's is on the lobby level. Entrance on east side of the Polsinelli Building off of Roanoke and on the west side of the Polsinelli Building off of Belleview.
                • Payment Options
                  AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                • Additional
                  Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                • Website
                  https://jjsrestaurantkc.com/?y_source=1_MjM1NTY1NjktODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
                • Phone number
                  (816) 561-7136
                • Private party facilities
                  We have our Saber Room which seats from 6 - 18 guests. Booking times for the Saber Room are either 5pm or 8pm. For this room, we do 1 check with 20% gratuity. This check can be split up to 4 ways. For events larger than 18, please call us at 816-561-7136 to check availability!

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