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A photo of Brix Modern Mexican Cuisine - Westport restaurant
1. Brix Modern Mexican Cuisine - Westport
4.8
Exceptional(137)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Kansas City
Booked 12 times today
Brix offers a variety of modern mexican flavors, bright, Balance And Exclusive Savory Bites. Insta-perfect Cocktails Made With Fresh Ingredients, Exploring The Flavors Of Agave Such As Tequila And Mezcal. Blending Them With Classic Liquors, Home Made Syrups. Balance And Unique Tecniques. Kansas City First Of Its Kind, Coming From A Local Family Cooking Locally Sourced Produce And Meats Infusing Latino Flavors All Al Fresco. Home to the first Mexican Speakeasy in Westport; Clandestino. Speakeasy is first come first serve basis no reservations for now.
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2. Grünauer
4.8
Exceptional(5400)
Price: Expensive
• Austrian • Crossroads / Freight District / Boulevard
Booked 47 times today
Grünauer is hailed as an authentic Austrian and German restaurant by multiple reviewers. Customers praise the 'authentic' and 'well-made' dishes, with particular love for the wiener schnitzel, goulash, and strudel. Many patrons also appreciate the unique beer and wine offerings. The service is consistently described as outstanding, contributing to the overall ambiance and authenticity of the experience.
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3. Buca di Beppo - Kansas City
4.2
Awesome(1717)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Kansas City
Booked 22 times today
If you are looking for an Italian Restaurant in Kansas City, MO then come to Buca. Our Italian Restaurant serves Authentic Family Style Italian Food. In the heart of the Plaza Shopping District is Kansas City, MO's favorite Italian restaurant. Known for our family style portions, you'll know that no matter the size of your appetite, you won't be going home hungry! We want all of our guests to feel like family, so we feed them like family! Even though we serve hundreds of delicious Italian pastas, entrees, and pizzas every day for lunch and dinner, everyone in Kansas City keeps coming back for more. Our semi-private dining rooms are perfect for celebrations and we offer amazing catering options for every occasion. Come in to Buca for a meal today and see why we're the best Italian restaurant in Kansas City. No one knows authentic Italian food better than us! Make your dining and catering reservations today!
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4. Lidia's Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(8024)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Crossroads / Freight District / Boulevard
Booked 43 times today
Lidia's features authentic, regional Italian cuisine. Every item at the restaurant is house-made entirely from scratch with the best ingredients available. Breads and desserts are baked in-house daily and each salad and entree is prepared fresh. Every day Lidia's offers a sampling of seasonal, daily-made pastas. We also feature many seafood, chicken, pork, and beef options. We are happy to accommodate your dietary needs including gluten-free items. Lidia's is located in the historic Freighthouse-- a beautiful 19th century building. The stunning decor includes three hand-blown chandeliers, a three-story slate fireplace, and cozy, New York style seating.Please note: Separate billing for parties of 6 or more is not allowed. Maximum of 3 cards per transaction.
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5. Heritage by Bo Lings
4.6
Exceptional(18)
Price: Moderate
• Asian • E. Kansas City
Booked 16 times today
Heritage was founded with the mission of bringing authentic Asian cuisine to life—crafted with the same passion and expertise that founders Far and Bo Ng of Bo Lings have cultivated throughout their lifetimes. This restaurant is a tribute to the rich culinary traditions of Asia, offering a diverse menu that spans from Dim Sum and Sushi to the bold flavors of Sichuan and the artistry of Kobayashi.Every dish reflects time-honored recipes and techniques, meticulously prepared to deliver a truly authentic experience. Our bar complements the cuisine with a curated selection of cocktails, wine, and beer, with a special focus on an extensive collection of sake and whisky.This version stays true to your original message while improving clarity, flow, and readability.
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6. JJ's Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1865)
Price: Expensive
• American • Plaza / Brookside
Booked 23 times today
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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7. Cafe Provence
4.9
Exceptional(4663)
Price: Expensive
• French American • Prairie Village
Booked 33 times today
Café Provence serves seasonal, locally inspired French food in a casual, friendly atmosphere. Family owned and operated for more than 20 years, Café Provence has been honored as one of the Top 100 Restaurants in the U.S., Top 10 French Restaurants in the U.S., Top 25 Service in the U.S., and Best Restaurant in Kansas City.Café Provence has been honored by Zagat as the best restaurant in Kansas City. It joins the top 46 restaurants in the United States given this honor in their respective cities, such as Joel Robuchon, Las Vegas, Le Bernadin, NYC, Gary Danko, San Francisco and more.Visit us on www.cafeprovencekc.com À bientôt!
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8. Fogo de Chao - Kansas City
4.0
Excellent(2960)
Price: Moderate
• Brazilian • Plaza / Brookside
Booked 119 times today
Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.
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9. Mesob Restaurant & Rum Bar - 3601 Broadway Blvd
4.1
Excellent(210)
Price: Moderate
• International • E. Kansas City
Booked 5 times today
LOCALLY OWNED, INTERNATIONALLY INSPIREDOwner Cherven and Mehret are dedicated to bringing authentic international flavors to Kansas City. Focusing on high-quality ingredients and homemade quality, Mesob is a unique and flavorful experience.Head Chef and Owner:Mesob Restaurant and Rhum Bar specialize in fine sipping rum with over 300 bottles. We are Kansas City's only Premium Rhum bar with a selection all around the world. Cherven DesaugusteFrom home kitchens in Haiti to hotel fine dining, Head Chef Cherven Desauguste develops dishes that delight your senses.Mehret TesfamariamEretria-born Mehret Tesfamariam brings warmth, quality, and comfort to Mesob's Ethiopian dishes.
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10. American Slang Modern Brasserie
3.9
Excellent(147)
Price: Moderate
• French • Kansas City
Booked 3 times today
American Slang Modern Brasserie is a totally unexpected fun, vibrant, modern and approachable 200-seat restaurant and 35-seat bar that has been surprising and delighting savvy diners as well as discerning Kansas City ‘foodies’ since summer, 2017. Dramatically designed dining and bar spaces are ‘fresh’ by day and ‘minimalist’ by night, this is where ‘local’ collides with ‘European’ in a compelling and engaging way. Plus, there are flexible private dining areas available for special occasions and events from 20 – 100. Seasonal outdoor seating offers some of the best Country Club Plaza views around.
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