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JJ's Restaurant, Kansas City, MO

JJ's Restaurant

4.5
4.5
1787 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
22:30
Booked 18 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for business meals
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 1,787 people are saying

                Overall ratings and reviews

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

                4.5
                4.5 based on recent ratings
                • 4.6Food
                • 4.4Service
                • 4.5Ambience
                • 4.2Value

                Noise • Moderate

                Loved For

                • Kansas City

                  Great for fine wines

                • Kansas City, Missouri

                  Great for fine wines

                Review summary

                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                JJ's Restaurant in Kansas City impresses with "awesome food," "wonderful service," and an "exceptional wine list." Diners praise the "impeccable timing" of the staff and the restaurant's "private ambiance." While there are occasional service hiccups, JJ's remains a "great go-to place" for fine dining and special occasions.

                1,787 Reviews

                1. tom

                  Key West

                  2 reviews

                  5.0

                  2 reviews

                  Dined 4 days ago

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 4
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 4
                  Our waitress was fantastic!!! I think her name was Dena. The food was fabulous!!

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                2. Tina

                  Kansas City

                  5 reviews

                  5.0

                  5 reviews

                  Dined 4 days ago

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  Our server, Chris, was amazingly knowledgeable and attentive. We started with the mussels and french fries for apps, then moved on the surf and turf and pork chop for our entrees. Both were prepared perfectly and delicious. There was only one gluten free desert, so the table split that dessert. It, too, was delicious.

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                3. Lawrence

                  Kansas City

                  2 reviews

                  vip
                  5.0

                  2 reviews

                  Dined 5 days ago

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  JJ’s never misses the details. Server was awesome, food was fantastic and made for fabulous fodder for our parties of 6! Fantastic job, JJ’s & Co.

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                4. David

                  St. Louis

                  7 reviews

                  vip
                  3.0

                  7 reviews

                  Dined 6 days ago

                  1. Overall 3
                  2. Food 3
                  3. Service 3
                  4. Ambience 4
                  The new location has never lived up to the original location. And the food quality really has declined. It will be interesting to see what the new ownership does.

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                5. DennisC

                  Kansas City

                  2 reviews

                  vip
                  5.0

                  2 reviews

                  Dined on 15 November 2024

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  Our waitress (Dana) was fantastic!! Classy and sassy!!

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                6. Scott

                  Key West

                  10 reviews

                  vip
                  5.0

                  10 reviews

                  Dined on 10 November 2024

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  Great dinner, ambiance, and service from John. It was nice to meet Kevin — I’m sure he’ll bring some great new ideas while preserving and enhancing what’s great about JJ’s.

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                7. Shelly

                  Kansas City

                  9 reviews

                  5.0

                  9 reviews

                  Dined on 9 November 2024

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  Very good service. All servers were warm and friendly and took great care of us. Food is always great. Been eating her for 35 years and never fails to impress!

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                8. Jeff

                  New York City

                  2 reviews

                  5.0

                  2 reviews

                  Dined on 7 November 2024

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 4
                  4. Ambience 5
                  Steak was great.I just wish when waiters recommend a side sauce, they till you the price.

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                9. James

                  Tulsa

                  1 review

                  vip
                  5.0

                  1 review

                  Dined on 26 October 2024

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 1
                  4. Ambience 5
                  Bad service - everything else good - steaks and seafood

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                10. Craig

                  Kansas City

                  4 reviews

                  5.0

                  4 reviews

                  Dined on 25 October 2024

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  Both food and service were first rate and their wine list is exceptional. 

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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 4.5 stars by 1787 OpenTable diners.

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

                Make a booking

                2 people
                22:30
                Booked 18 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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