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The Westside Local, Kansas City, MO

The Westside Local

4.9
4.9
1860 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
21:30
Booked 32 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Vegetarian-friendly
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Beer Garden, Unspecified
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 17:00–21:00 Wed–Sat 11:00–15:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00 Sun 10:00–14:00 Lunch Tue 11:00–15:00
  • Phone number
    (816) 997-9089
  • Website
    http://www.thewestsidelocal.com/?y_source=1_NTAwMTM5MzItODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact events.westsidelocal@gmail.com. It is possible to discuss patio or full restaurant events for 100+ guests.
  • Location
    1663 Summit St, Kansas City, MO 64108
  • Area
    Kansas City
  • Cross Street
    W 17th
  • Parking details
    Parking in lots North and East of 17th and Summit, plenty of on-street parking.
  • Public transit
    The 47 bus will drop you off at your table.
  • Entertainment
    Eclectic acoustic music in the beer garden on First Fridays and some other nights.
  • Additional
    Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 1,860 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Kansas City

    Best Overall

  • Kansas City

    Best Food

  • Kansas City

    Best Service

  • Kansas City

    Best Value

  • Kansas City

    Healthy

  • Kansas City

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Kansas City

    American

  • Kansas City, Missouri

    Best Overall

  • Kansas City, Missouri

    Best Food

  • Kansas City, Missouri

    Best Service

  • Kansas City, Missouri

    Best Ambience

  • Kansas City, Missouri

    Best Value

  • Kansas City, Missouri

    Healthy

  • Kansas City, Missouri

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Kansas City, Missouri

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Westside Local shines with its "great service," "delicious, well thought out food," and "spectacular cocktails." Patrons rave about the "wonderful atmosphere" and "friendly staff," making it a "favorite spot" in Kansas City. With diverse menu options, including vegetarian and vegan, it's a "hidden gem" for any occasion.

1,860 Reviews

  1. Kimberly

    Kansas City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is amazing and never disappoints. Love the grilled cheese and Mac and cheese.

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  2. Jenny

    Kansas City

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Disappointed bc we came for brunch and found our Sunday only. My tomato soup tasted like my ketchup but! My cocktail made up for it :)

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  3. Tony

    Kansas City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never been here before and my friends and I were pleasantly surprised. It was delicious and the atmosphere was great. I will definitely go back.

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  4. Kyle

    Kansas City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience as always. Great service, creative but value-conscious menu. Four of us dined with each having something different and each raving about the quality and tastiness of the food. Chef-created American dishes are fantastic and large portions so that you're not starving in two hours as you may be when eating chef-created dishes at other locations. Have always had great food, great service and great variety in food.

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  5. Brian

    Kansas City

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We live on the Westside and this is one of our favorite places. The staff is wonderful and accommodating. I have never had a bad meal. Some of my favorites are meatloaf; chicken piccatta. For brunch (they call it Blunch); the charcuterie board is fantastic

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  6. Kathleen

    Kansas City

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 3 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, excellent service! Would definitely eat here again!!

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  7. Pattie

    VIP

    Denver

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite blunch spots ... food and service (thanks Katie) were wonderful. We always feel welcomed and treated well. Absolutely love this place for healthy, tasty food. AND ... the Westside Cocktail is amazing!

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  8. Jessica

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great. Atmosphere was unique. Nice spot tucked away.

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  9. Valoree

    Kansas City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sunday morning blunch with the hash bowl with added egg and sausage, coffee, toast and mimosa. The bowl was filled with veggies...brussell sprouts, asparagus, mushrooms, kale, and more then hollandaise sauce and my added egg and sausage. Large serving, delicious dish. Coffee hot, Mimosa cool, service excellent!!!

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  10. Doug

    Kansas City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time at Westside Local, and what a great treat this was. The staff made us feel like we were regulars. I give it a 10 for Atmosphere, staff, food and dessert. It will not be our last time @Westside Local. Overall 10 STARS

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FAQs

The Westside Local does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. The Westside Local also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (816) 997-9089.

The Westside Local is rated 4.9 stars by 1860 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
21:30
Booked 32 times today

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Google Map for The Westside Local

1663 Summit St, Kansas City, MO 64108

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    W 17th
  • Area
    Kansas City
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 17:00–21:00 Wed–Sat 11:00–15:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00 Sun 10:00–14:00 Lunch Tue 11:00–15:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Beer Garden, Unspecified
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking in lots North and East of 17th and Summit, plenty of on-street parking.
  • Public transit
    The 47 bus will drop you off at your table.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Eclectic acoustic music in the beer garden on First Fridays and some other nights.
  • Additional
    Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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