50 Best American Restaurants near Fairway

“We sat for a late light lunch at the bar. The restaurant is small, but intimate. I loved it actually. The bar is very spacious and large. Great drinks, we had great food. The Hummus was made fresh and the vegetable choices were farm fresh! Love that. The pita’s that come with it are fantastic as well. My husband had a sandwich, which he thoroughly enjoyed. I can’t wait to go back and have dinner or brunch!“

“My husband and I took three of our kids to this location yesterday for lunch. We’d never been to a First Watch before, but we knew to expect excellent quality food with a healthy, comforting twist; right up my alley! WOW! We were SO impressed! From our initial greeting coming into the restaurant all the way to the end of our visit, we were treated with happy smiles, incredible customer service, prompt wait times, and delicious meals. Our kids enjoyed chocolate chip pancakes with sausage and bacon. Their protein selections were unmatched with appropriately larger portions than most, enough to satisfy two growing boys! They couldn’t say enough about the flavor and quality. My husband and I tried dishes including hash potatoes, fresh market veggies, beautifully cooked eggs, and their whole grain toast - that was a treat! As someone who isn’t a fan of toast, in general, making a meal out of this whole grain toast, house-made butter and preserves would be easy to do. Lovely atmosphere, obvious camaraderie among the staff, fun culture, exceptional product! We left happy and eager to experience First Watch again very soon. Thank you to Daniel and his team for making our first visit a memorable one!“

“Honestly we were waiting in line to eat somewhere else and we got tired of waiting and walked down the street to this place. Didn't have very high expectations if I'm being honest. The decore is a little 12 years ago, but it's to be expected. What I didnt expect was how good the food was going to be. First of all they have a pretty good beer selection and a lot of interesting cocktails. We got the chips and queso as a starter (which came out with our food, oh well). Unbelievably delicious. Restaurant made chips, perfectly salty and crisp. Very tasty queso. My wife and I then had the mix and match tacos. I had 2 chicken and 2 mahi mahi and my wife had the cheeseburger and the cane asada. They were all delicious, except the chicken was a little bland.

Our server, I can't remember his name now sorry, was excellent. Very attentive, professional, amiable. Top tier service.

The drinks were a little spendy but that is to be expected I guess. Actually turned out to be the most expensive meal we had on our trip. Big bonus was that there was no wait and the food came out quick. All in all it was a great experience.“

“My boyfriend and I visited for our anniversary. our service was phenomenal, cocktails tasty, and the was in our top favorite meals we have ever eaten! He had the Pork Chop and I had Prime Rib! Very Good!!“

“Great customer service by the staff. Amazing food. I mean really really good. I had raw oysters, small Caesar, buttermilk fried chicken and a burger to go.“

“We sat at the chef's counter for dinner. We had the most delightful conversation with Megan, who eas making lobster bisque while we ate. She shared the history of the restaurant and many other delightful stories. She was amazing and made the evening even more special. Thank you!“

“The food was amazing! Best steak I have ever had. Yummy sourdough bread with meal. I couldn’t even finish all of the salad. Service was excellent! Will definitely be back.“

“Great seafood!! We had oysters, hush puppies and gumbo. All of it was delicious. Of course, our wine was also delicious!🍷“

“The Best Burgers in the whole Midwest. Enjoyable atmosphere. Friendly service .“

“Stunning space & fantastic food & staff. Must have a great local beef connection because it’s priced perfectly & very reasonably for the area“

“Will most diffenly be back for more. People are so polite and friendly. Pricing is“

“Had a wonderful brunch there. The menu doesn't have anything outlandish on it, mostly brunch staples. But everything was prepared perfectly. Bacon super crip, breakfast potatoes golden brown and the poached eggs had that perfect jammy-not-too-runny yolk. Spritz 39 was a great cocktail.“

“The staff is AWESOME. Good food and drinks.“

“My entire party agreed the food was fresh and delicious! Many options from which to choose.“

“Amazing food and staff. Will definitely be going back.“

“My daughter vegan and myself non vegan enjoyed this restaurant equally. Amazing food and service. I can’t wait to return 💞“

“Excellent fried Brie & service.“

“Fish and chips were amazing!“

“Awesome service, thanks to the amazing staff. Also I had a new cashier that was undergoing training and I didn’t have a single inconvenience or problem I even asked for a oreo fudge concrete with added peanut butter flavoring (my favorite concrete that I’ve only gotten once before by total accident one night out eating Culvers) got exactly what I wanted and I wait only about 5 minutes if that thanks Culver’s I love the company“

“Had a wonderful experience for my birthday Krislyn was attentive and always had a smile on her face.“

“Great atmosphere, great food, great service. Recommend 💯.“

“Incredible place in KC River market. Make it a go to every time you are downtown“

“Food was amazing! 1000/10! Definitely worth the 7hr drive“

“The food was fresh and flavorful. What had the most flavor was the personality and presentation by our food server Brooklyn. Brooklyn knew the menu inside and out. She made our dining experience the most enjoyable evening in a very long time. With a server like Brooklyn, It is no wonder Nick & Jake enjoys the reputation it has.“

“Feels like your at a resort in Napa! Love it!“

“Just discovered and it’s great for a diner style meal.“

“They have house made keto buns! The blue room burger was delicious as were the zucchini fries. My husband got the regular burger and said it was great as well. Everyone was friendly and the service was great!“

“service was great, waiter's were nice, the food was excellent, I would recommend Farmhouse to everyone,You Will love it“

“Amazing food and great atmosphere!!“

“Delicious grilled cheese with tomato soup. Super cute place!“

“Wonderful food and atmosphere!! Can’t wait to go back and dine on the patio!!“

“Great atmosphere. Beef Tartar was wonderful. Excellent selection of wines. 100% will impress a girl. Go forth men. Show them a good night.“

“Best wings in KC. Everything is made fresh to order. Highly recommend to anyone looking for amazing comfort food“

“Delicious grilled cheese with tomato soup. Super cute place!“

“The food is delicious and it has a great vibe. Will definitely go back! 😋“

“The ribeye is PERFECT, the atmosphere is wonderful and I had the honor of meeting the owner and thanking him personally for his hospitality, he’s a very very nice person and very welcoming! I don’t get up that way much (I’m from Wichita, KS) but when I’m back, you can bet Veritas is on the list of stops, I guarantee it 💯 Veritas is a 10 out of 5 stars“

“unbelievably just out of this world“

“One of the true PBJ legends that never disappoints. We are not only fond of out menu choices but we are spoiled by incredible service the moment we enter the front doors. Ask for Larry & start off with the Gnocci. That’s the only advice I would give you. I love this place“

“I had breakfast. Very good biscuits and gravy. I also had a Mimosa.“

“Celebrated NYE here. Great staff, excellent food and drinks, and awesome vibe. Can't wait to go back!“

“Honestly the food and service was good and I certainly would return again with family“

“good food and service and nice atmosphere“

“Great food and service. 🙂“

“The food was amazing. The cinnamon rolls and French toast were delicious! They had a great variety of breakfast and lunch items. Not to mention the homemade breads. I would highly recommend The Wooden Spoon if you’re looking for some good food!“

“My favorite go to neighborhood bar. I’ve been going there since 1992.“

“Ordered Pizza and a Salad for the crew at work and it was amazing as always.“

“Our 4 night stay at Indigo was simplified and greatly enhanced by the amazing food and great service at Dott Boss. Excellent bar as well. The Cinderblock cherry cider is best in the nation.“

“We had a great dinner with new friends who commented that Story was a lot like a great spot in NYC. Ambience is simple but classy, the food was perfectly prepared and delivered with impeccable timing. Most of the wait staff are “mature” and most have bern with the restaurant a long time. Overall, a perfect evening of dining! We will be back“

“Thanksgiving at Grand Street this year was an absolute home run.\n\nI booked a 3:30 Thanksgiving Day seating and went in expecting “good for a holiday buffet.” What I got was way closer to a full-on, white-tablecloth feast that just happened to be all-you-can-eat.\n\nThe buffet spread alone was insane: silky mashed potatoes, candied sweet potatoes, roasted root veggies, rich gravy, Brussels sprouts, green bean casserole, stuffing, cranberry sauce, multiple salads, rolls, ham, roast turkey and a prime rib carving station. Nothing tasted like it had been sitting under a heat lamp—everything was hot, well-seasoned, and felt like someone actually cared when they made it.\n\nThe turkey was moist (which never happens on buffets), the prime rib was tender and juicy, and the classic sides were exactly what you want on Thanksgiving: comforting, not over-complicated, and executed really well. The roasted veggies and Brussels sprouts had great texture, not that sad mushy buffet vibe.\n\nDesserts were downright dangerous: pecan pie, apple pie, pumpkin pie, pumpkin cheesecake, assorted cookies, and these ridiculous chocolate ganache brownies. The pumpkin cheesecake and the brownies were worth the trip by themselves.\n\nService was just as strong as the food. Plates were cleared quickly, waters and sodas were constantly topped off, and the bartender was *on it*—adult beverages came out fast and made it to the table without us ever feeling like we were waiting around. For a busy holiday service, everything ran impressively smooth. No cold food, no undercooked anything, no “sorry, we’re out of that.” Just steady, generous refills and a staff that clearly had their act together.\n\nBottom line: Grand Street turned what could’ve been a chaotic holiday buffet into a legit, stress-free Thanksgiving experience. Plentiful food, killer execution, and sharp service. I’d happily take my family here as a Thanksgiving tradition—absolutely worth it.“

“The food experience. If you have not been to an authentic BBQ in Kansas before, this needs to be on your list“