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1. Stock Hill
4.7
Exceptional(3566)
Price: Very Expensive
โ€ข Steakhouse โ€ข Plaza / Brookside
Booked 39 times today
๐Ÿ’Ž ๐Ÿ’ ๐ƒ๐ข๐š๐ฆ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐€๐ฐ๐š๐ซ๐ Winning Restaurant by AAA 2017-2023๐Ÿฅ‡ ๐๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ ๐’๐ญ๐ž๐š๐ค๐ก๐จ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ž๐ฌ in America by Thrillist 2017-2020Stock Hill checks all the boxes โ€” but also thinks outside of them. As part of Kansas Cityโ€™s chef-driven food scene, Stock Hill embraces๐˜ง๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฅ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜ธ๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ต ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ง๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ๐˜ฎ๐˜ข๐˜ญ๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜บ. Serving creative interpretations of nostalgic steakhouse staples, our culinary team, led by Chef Jacob Hilbert, uses the ๐™๐™ž๐™œ๐™๐™š๐™จ๐™ฉ-๐™˜๐™–๐™ก๐™ž๐™—๐™š๐™ง ๐™˜๐™ช๐™ฉ๐™จ ๐™ค๐™› ๐™ข๐™š๐™–๐™ฉ with impeccable flavor, sourced from the Midwestโ€™s finest ranches. ๐๐”๐“ ๐’๐“๐„๐€๐Š ๐ˆ๐’ ๐‰๐”๐’๐“ ๐“๐‡๐„ ๐’๐“๐€๐‘๐“.From artisanal sides to handcrafted cocktails, every aspect of our menu is ๐™™๐™š๐™จ๐™ž๐™œ๐™ฃ๐™š๐™™ ๐™ฉ๐™ค ๐™˜๐™ง๐™š๐™–๐™ฉ๐™š ๐™–๐™ฃ ๐™ช๐™ฃ๐™›๐™ค๐™ง๐™œ๐™š๐™ฉ๐™ฉ๐™–๐™—๐™ก๐™š, uniquely-Stock Hill experience. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, treating a client to dinner, or simply enjoying a night out with friends, we're here to make it a meal to remember.
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2. Gram & Dun
4.6
Exceptional(4712)
Price: Moderate
โ€ข Contemporary American โ€ข Plaza / Brookside
Booked 62 times today
Gram & Dun brings culinarily-driven fare, while paying special attention to pairing food with libations. It's a place โ€œfor the peopleโ€ where you can relax and enjoy the neighborhood vibe while we test theories of food, drink and the evolution of good times. Our local owners and staff bring a unique, modern environment to this ideal Plaza location where we have revived the best patio in town, making Gram & Dun an enticing landmark for locals and visitors alike. In addition, Gram & Dun honors the traditional by bringing revered dishes to the forefront and adding our own special touch, and welcomes seasonality as the year progresses, all in an effort to provide the best to patrons with exquisite taste. Gram & Dun: sophisticated, soulful and crafted.
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3. Eddie V's - Kansas City
4.8
Exceptional(3461)
Price: Very Expensive
โ€ข Seafood โ€ข Kansas City
Booked 54 times today
Eddie V's Prime Seafood is a luxury dining destination known for the seafood flown in from pristine waters around the world, as well as its premium hand-carved steaks. Dishes are artistically prepared and feature an ever-changing array of seasonal seafood, along with critically acclaimed prime center-cut steaks broiled to perfection. The restaurant's award-wining wine list, which has been recognized by Wine Spectator, has more than 300 wines curated by Eddie V's very own Advanced Sommelier. In the V Lounge, guests can sip classic and creative cocktails, and enjoy signature appetizers against a backdrop of live music trios.
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4. Cafe Provence
4.9
Exceptional(4662)
Price: Expensive
โ€ข French American โ€ข Prairie Village
Booked 35 times today
Cafรฉ Provence serves seasonal, locally inspired French food in a casual, friendly atmosphere. Family owned and operated for more than 20 years, Cafรฉ 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.Cafรฉ 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 ร€ bientรดt!
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5. McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Kansas City
4.6
Exceptional(7555)
Price: Moderate
โ€ข Seafood โ€ข Plaza / Brookside
Booked 57 times today
Located in the heart of Kansas City's Plaza/Brookside neighborhood, McCormick & Schmick's Seafood is a neighborhood gem. Known for its exclusive yet inviting atmosphere and consistently excellent food and service, it's a go-to place for both locals and visitors. The menu boasts a variety of fresh seafood options and other dishes, including aged steaks and pasta. Reviewers often highlight the restaurant's ambiance, excellent service, and the phenomenal food. As one reviewer put it, 'This place is a GEM! Love the food, the atmosphere, the service.'
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6. Scratch Gourmet Kitchen
4.7
Exceptional(207)
Price: Expensive
โ€ข American โ€ข Prairie Village
Booked 11 times today
Enjoy a night of fine wine, mixologist made cocktails and elevated comfort food at a locally owned casual fine dining restaurant in the Shops of Prairie Village. From humble beginnings as a small catering company we have transformed into a one-of-a-kind small boutique restaurant that provides a private and intimate dining experience focused on the food at the table and personal interactions with our team. Come experience the culinary expertise of Chef Taylor Hindman alongside 2024 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence wine program featuring more than 165 unique wine selections curated by our owner Tyler Morrison. Scratch is a small gem of a restaurant that provides a surprise and delight as we continue to grow. Since our opening in 2021, Scratch has been awarded Best New Restaurant in Johnson County in 2022 by The Shawnee Mission Post, 2023 Best Caterer in Johnson County, Finalist for Best New Restaurant by KC Magazine, and 2023 Yelp's "People Love Us".
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7. Pierpont's at Union Station
4.8
Exceptional(5327)
Price: Expensive
โ€ข Steakhouse โ€ข Crossroads / Freight District / Boulevard
Booked 40 times today
Pierpont's at Union Station has been providing food and service as memorable as the historic setting since its inception in 1999. Named for railroad baron J.P. (Pierpont) Morgan, Pierpont's serves perfectly aged prime steaks and fresh seafood arriving daily. To complement your culinary selections, we maintain an extensive wine list featuring bottles from all over the globe, as well as boast a gorgeous 2-story bar equipped with a rolling library ladder.Our Private Dining Rooms-located in the Wine Cellar, along with the Pierpont's Belvedere Room on the 2nd floor overlooking Grand Hall, offer more intimate settings for groups of 6 to 60. They are perfect for business or entertaining guests and each room is individually decorated, offering an exceptional place to celebrate a special occasion, close the deal, or have a gathering with friends.
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8. Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Westwood
4.8
Exceptional(344)
Price: Moderate
โ€ข Sushi โ€ข Kansas City
Booked 77 times today
Blue Sushi Sake Grill unites creative ingredients with energetic vibes, premium cold sake with happy moments to give you a fresh and fun new way to experience sushi. Our sushi and grill menus allow you to explore your sushi favorites in new and unexpected ways. We like to say that sushi is for sharing, and our menu encourages it. Order a spread of all your maki, nigiri and sashimi favs from the sushi bar, and throw in a few orders of starters from the grill. We'll stagger your plates so you can savor it all bite-by-bite, and maximize the sushi experience you've been craving all week. If you're not sure where to start, tour the menu during Happy Hour, where all our guest favorites โ€” from our sushi, grill and drink menus โ€” are available at an amazing value. We offer Happy Hour every day of the week at Blue Sushi Sake Grill!
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9. Kona Grill - Kansas City
3.5
Very Good(2431)
Price: Moderate
โ€ข Contemporary American โ€ข Plaza / Brookside
Booked 32 times today
Welcome to Kona Grill in Country Club Plaza, Kansas Cityโ€™s premier shopping, dining, and entertainment district. occasion really. Kona Grill is a classic American Grill with great steak and seafood - complemented by the best choice of sushi and margaritas at any grill in America. Kona Grill features a global menu of contemporary American favorites, award-winning sushi, and specialty craft cocktails in a polished, casual atmosphere. From brunch & lunch to dinner & happy hour, the restaurant offers a range of freshly prepared dishes from the grill, seasonal menu items and fan-favorite dishes across all dayparts. Kona Grill offers both indoor and outdoor patio dining at all its locations, $3, $6, $9 happy hour offered weekdays & NEW weekend brunch, guided by a passion for quality food and exceptional service.
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10. Story
4.7
Exceptional(2951)
Price: Moderate
โ€ข Modern European โ€ข Prairie Village
Booked 15 times today
Story is a contemporary American restaurant in The Village Shopping Center in Prairie Village, KS. The Center is located 10 minutes southwest of Kansas City, Missouri's Country Club Plaza. Story offers local, seasonal creative American cuisine from Chef Carl Thorne-Thomsen. Chef Carl Thorne-Thomsen is a 2022 and 2013 James Beard Semifinalist for Best Chef Midwest and FOOD & WINE magazine's The People's Best New Chef: Midwest. Chef Carl Thorne-Thomsen is FOOD & WINE Magazine's The People's Best New Chef National Winner for 2014. Story features comfortable dining room, patio and bar seating. Story accepts reservations and walk-ins Wednesday - Sunday 4:30pm - 8:30pm.
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