Diners' Choice: American restaurants in Kansas City, Missouri

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Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall American cuisine in Kansas City, Missouri? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyses more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favourites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Yard House - Kansas City, MO

4.9

4.9 (557)

$30 and under

American

Kansas City

About the restaurant

Yard House is the modern American gathering place where beer and food lovers unite. Known for great food, classic rock, an energetic vibe and endless fleet of tap handles featuring the best craft and local beers, each Yard House location offers 100+ beers on tap along with an array of craft cocktails. Our menu features favorites such as our signature Poke Nachos, street tacos, USDA prime burgers, seafood and steaks. Founded in Long Beach, Calif; in 1996, Yard House now spans across the U.S. with over 80 locations and is open daily for lunch, dinner, happy hour and late-night dining.

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sherri

Dined on 6 Dec 2024

Jess was an excellent server! Food was tasty. It is too damn loud there though. Bring back the deviled eggs they were yummy!

The Westside Local

4.8

4.8 (1845)

$30 and under

American

Kansas City

About the restaurant

The Westside Local offers seasonal comfort food with class, sourced as locally as possible. Enjoy it all with extensive beer and wine lists in our historic wood-beam and brick dining room, grapevine covered beer garden, or dashing little bar. Or just order some Carry out for that quiet evening at home.

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Tim

Dined 3 days ago

Like always, a great experience. So glad we have West Side Local in KC.

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Popular dish

Kale Salad

Whiskey River Pizza & Pub

4.8

4.8 (93)

$30 and under

American

Parkville

About the restaurant

Borne from a passion for hospitality and the pursuit of excellent spirits, Whiskey River is a celebration of old whiskey and new encounters. A taste for intriguing conversations and a thirst for delightful creations.

Grab a glass, raise a toast, take a swig, make a moment. Here’s to common people and rare whiskey!

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Tammy

Dined on 11 Dec 2024

Excellent as always. They make the best pizza around.

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Experience

Colonel's Lounge

Seasons 52 - Kansas City

4.7

4.7 (5073)

$31 to $50

American

Plaza / Brookside

About the restaurant

Seasons 52 is a Fresh Grill and Wine Bar offering a seasonal menu that is naturally lighter and always flavorful. Our seasonal menus feature ingredients at their peak of freshness, oak-fire grilled or brick oven roasted (without a fryer in sight) to be naturally lighter and more flavorful. We also offer an extensive list of wines by the glass and bottle. Here, you'll always feel free to enjoy every bite, every sip, every moment. Lunch and dinner daily with happy hour Monday-Thursday from 3-6PM.

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Arden

Dined 4 days ago

Seasons 52 was very accommodating in making a last minute change to our reservation. Food was excellent - Scallops, Lamb Loin (grilled perfectly). Service was superb.

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Popular dish

Lump Crab And Shrimp-Stuffed Mushrooms

Popular dish

ROASTED MUSHROOM

Popular dish

Wood-Grilled Shrimp And Grits

Noka

4.8

4.8 (77)

$50 and over

American

Kansas City

About the restaurant

The dining experience at Noka is about inviting guests to immerse within the familiar, while our senses simultaneously transport us somewhere new. Primitive yet modern, our dining space offers many different avenues—whether you’re looking for an intimate experience near the bar, a hands-on culinary view into our live-fire kitchen at the Chef’s Counter, or feel like dipping out of your comfort zone at one of our communal-style tables, there truly is a little something for everyone. So venture in soon, we look forward to hosting you.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 2 days ago

The sushi was really delicious! I had the fried rice, California crunch roll, and spiced brownie. Everything was wonderful and tasted delicious. They have a great drink menu and loved the drink of the day the bartender made. The staff was attentive and the inside of the restaurant was so nice on the inside. There is parking just to the side of the building, and my only issue was having a hard time finding the door at the beginning as it blends in well with the outside wall. But look for the menu if you're coming for the first time!

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Experience

HALF-OFF SUSHI!

Experience

TUESDAY - HAPPY HOUR ALL DAY

The Savoy at 21c

4.7

4.7 (1053)

$31 to $50

American

Kansas City

About the restaurant

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.

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kelly

Dined 1 day ago

Our server was wonderful. First time for all of us. Burger was outstanding. We will be back

True Food Kitchen - Kansas City

4.6

4.6 (1317)

$30 and under

American

Plaza / Brookside

About the restaurant

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.

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Mike

Dined 3 days ago

We come here because they don’t cook in seed oil, and the food always tastes great. I had the meatloaf. It was a recommendation of the waiter and that was one on my list to get. It was the perfect portion for me (6’5, 200 lbs). Carrots, mushrooms and fingerling potatoes. Very good flavor. My wife had the Sustainable Salmon over rice pilaf. I had the rest of hers since she could not eat it all. She was very happy with the meal. A glass of a red blend from Italy capped it off for both of us. We will be back soon, thank you True Food!

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Popular dish

Chicken Sausage

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Lee's Summit, MO

4.6

4.6 (1648)

$30 and under

American

Lee's Summit

About the restaurant

Experience the perfect fusion of award-winning wines, Napa-style tasting rooms, and modern casual dining at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants. Enjoy contemporary American cuisine influenced by international flavors from our scratch kitchen. Each dish is expertly paired with our selection of wines for the best food and wine match. Whether you explore the tasting room for a pre- or post-dinner adventure or join the world's largest wine club, we believe in the power of food and wine to create lasting connections. Dining reservations are highly recommended, but walk-in guests are always welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis. Gluten-free and vegetarian dishes are available.

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MaryVIP

Dined 1 day ago

A fabulous experience as always! Love this restaurant!♥️

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Dana's Parmesan-Crusted Chicken

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Kansas City - Plaza, MO

4.4

4.4 (6681)

$30 and under

American

Kansas City

About the restaurant

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FrankVIP

Dined today

Always a great dining experience. Our awesome waiter Conner was the best! Beef Fillet for the ladies, Blackened Tuna for me, and Gnocchi vodka w/sausage for our Son. Both kids home for Christmas break! 🫶

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4.6

4.6 (1801)

$31 to $50

American

Plaza / Brookside

About the restaurant

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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Dined 1 day ago

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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Popular dish

Paco Shrimp

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