Visit Story for the "Best American Food" in the city. Culinary expert Chef Carl Thorne-Thomsen is a 2013 James Beard Semifinalist for Best Chef Midwest and The People's Best New Chef: Midwest by the FOOD & WINE magazine.This sophisticated restaurant never leaves a customer disappointed. Well prepared food and top notch service, ensure a truly memorable experience. Try out the Braised Beef Short Ribs. Some other dishes to try here are Flounder and the Sautéed Shrimp.
Char Bar located in Kansas City, is a BBQ restaurant and bar. This fun and lively eatery has a spacious indoor seating as well as a sprawling 10,000-square foot (929 square meters) beer garden, with a number of games including bocce, lawn croquet and ping-pong! Enjoy delicious barbecue dishes like brisket, burnts ends and ribs among others. This is a great place for a meal with friends or just for a really fun night out. Wash down your food with a drink choosing from their wide selection of local craft beers and cocktails served in mason-jars.
Owned and operated by Chris and Andy Lewellen, The Well Bar Grill & Rooftop was established in 2009. The lively ambiance, great music, prompt service, great food, and potent libations, all in one place, make this bar a popular hangout for locals and tourists alike. Choose to sit in their elegant interior setting or head to the patio or, the spectacular rooftop in warmer weather to enjoy phenomenal views of the city. Grab a succulent burger as you enjoy a glass of chilled beer with your friends. Their grilled specialties cannot be missed out on either. Crafty cocktails, tap beers, flights, shots, and wines are on offer.
Westport Coffeehouse is not your average coffee shop that only serves good coffee and some baked goods. This cafe takes it one step forward and offers excellent entertainment to its patrons. Westport Coffeehouse definitely serves the best coffee in the neighborhood and is an ideal place to unwind after a hectic day at work. The cafe has a theater at the basement as well. Here's where you will find a great line up of shows ranging from comedy to drama. So, while you enjoy your cuppa, you can treat yourself to a fantastic show. If you feel hungry, they have the typical cafe food- sandwiches and baked delicacies. Since its inception in 1996, the cafe has been a popular hangout for many locals and tourists alike.
Located in the lively Brookside neighborhood, Brooksider Sports Bar and Grill is a local watering hole through and through. This popular sports bar is known for its boisterous ambiance, good food, and great drinks. Since its inception in 1986, the bar has been a favorite hangout spot for many locals. The bar has a number of flat screen TVs so that sports fans can hoot for their favorite team, even as they enjoy potent libations and delicious grilled specials. The food menu is pretty impressive and features a variety of appetizers, soups, salads, burgers, pizza, and sandwiches. There is a fine fare for the little ones as well. The drinks menu is tempting and is priced in a way that you won't settle for one order. This chic establishment is ideal for hosting private parties as well.
Owned and operated by Brandon Jackley, this Chick-Fil-A outlet is on par with its counterparts when it comes to quality and service. Since its inception in November 2011, the restaurant has been serving succulent burgers, salads, wraps, and delicious sides. There is a fine fare for the little ones as well. If you are in a hurry, pick up your burgers from their drive thru. The restaurant has a play area to keep your younger ones busy.
Akin to its name, Jack Stack Barbecue is known for its lavish barbeque fare that has bagged a slew of awards. Situated in the heart of the city, this restaurant features minimalistic interiors and represents a traditional storefront barbecue. Enjoy a hearty buffet comprising steak, seafood and much more. Reservations are recommended.
Having garnered widespread recognition in Kansas City, Happy Gillis features a quaint interior, with numerous frames adorning the white walls and comfortable tables set at regular intervals before the open kitchen where chefs work their magic. It offers a delectable menu which includes scrumptious classic food items like biscuits and gravy, organic and healthy salads, meatloaves, and smoked salmon toasts among others. Along with these, guests can pick from an assortment of beers and cocktails as they unwind in the warm space infused with a pleasant atmosphere. The staff is friendly and the food is delicious, with the establishment endeavoring to provide guests with the best experience. All their ingredients are fresh, natural and locally sourced. Happy Gillis also hosts a number of exciting events so be sure to look out for those!
Eggct. is one of the most comfortable and classy breakfast / brunch places in Kansas City. They have many healthy choices, such as the Apple and Goat Cheese Omelet and their Fresh Yogurt and Granola, but they also serve many traditional down-home dishes like the Huevos Rancheros and Biscuits and Gravy. They also have a full coffee bar with unique drinks like Hot Ciocolatta and Bango Berry Smoothies. Free wi-fi, delivery, and event spaces are available. -Robin Sontheimer
Stroud's Oak Ridge Manor is one of the few traditional restaurants in the country that continues to serve classic American dishes since its openening in 1983. Noted for its pan fried chicken, this family restaurant has received several national awards and has appeared on the Food Network for its mouthwatering homemade meals. Housed in a farmhouse and log cabin from the late 1820s, its casual ambiance allows its guests to enjoy their freshly cooked comfort food. With its friendly service and affordable prices, Stroud's is a good choice to share a hearty dinner with friends and family.
Yearn for some seasoned potatoes or those peppery omelets? Head to First Watch, a famous chain serving nutritious yet appetizing breakfast grub in a laid-back setting. This First Watch outpost occupies a busy location in North Kansas and welcomes health-focused diners to relish their scrumptious lunch, brunch and breakfast specialties. Menu features fresh salads, wholesome sandwiches, mellow pancakes and the legendary omelets. Do sample its delicious Killer Cajun omelet served with piquant dressings and sauce. Reuben sandwiches and vegetarian burgers are also popular with regular eaters at First Watch.