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!“

“My husband and I dined here on Jan 17, 2026. Exceptional Tacos! We both got the fish and cheeseburger tacos. Both were yummy and fresh. Our favorite was the cheeseburger.
Our waiter went above and beyond! I wish I could remember his name to shout out some major kudos! 👏 👏 👏
Very clean dining room and restrooms.
Great atmosphere.
We plan to go back the next time we are in Kansaa City.“

“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!!“

“We have had Earl’s Premier on our radar for a while. Decided it would be the perfect place to go explore for our 19th wedding anniversary. It felt like we were on vacation the moment we walked in the door. John and Nico showed us great hospitality.“

“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.“

“Kenny, our server was so awesome. He honestly made the experience along with the other teammates as well who brought out our food! When I walked in, even the host knew who I was with already, which made me feel very warm!!! I'm so glad I had my birthday experience here and I would recommend others going as well. The crab apple sushi roll was so good and I loved the sake cocktail along with the margarita cocktail. The scallops were phenomenal as well overall I enjoyed my whole experience 10 out of 10 and I will be back!!!!“

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

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

“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.“

“Amazing food and great atmosphere!!“

“Valentin‘s date dinner! We sat by the window and had such a lovely time. We have eaten here many times over the years and the food quality doesn't disappoint. Service was excellent. The only drawback was my blackened cod entrée was quite small (4 oz maybe, but uncertain),in a lovely pool of broth with some shaved fennel on the side. Quite a tiny portion for the price! Taste was light and flavorful, but it definitely needed something more. I ended up ordering a side dish just so I could feel like I had a “meal“ the server was excellent and the food timely. Would definitely recommend this restaurant to any and all. Perfect for date night!“

“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“

“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.“

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

“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.“

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

“Fish and chips were amazing!“

“Walleye Quality Issues: breading: tastes fishy & rancid, fishbones.

My friend insisted we go to Culver's to get the walleye; which is seasonal. I love the mild flavor of Walleye; have caught & eaten it often.

She and her husband got the dinner. I got the sandwich. My first bite was awful; had a rancid/fishy taste. I split the fillet in two and took a bite of just the fish (no breading); the fish itself was good. As I was removing all of the breading from the fillet and bun, my friend said her fish tasted terrible. I suggested she remove the breading from all of the fillets; hers & her husband's.
As we were eating the naked fillets, we noticed her husband's plate had fishbones and started searching for and removing bones from his plate (hoping he hadn't ingested any) Neither her, nor my, fillets had bones in them.

We usually enjoy our Culver's visits but this time, it appears:
#1. Someone didn't clean the frying oil before reusing it.
#2. Someone didn't store the oil properly after it was used.
Recommend:
Staff: training on frying oil use and storage.
Supervisors: confirm proper follow-through.
Customers: vigilantly search for fishbones.“

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

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

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

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

“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!“

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

“Great food and service! You definitely need to try the stuffed French toast.“

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

“4 of us went last night Jan 31st. 3 of us had Old Fashioneds. Some of the best we've had, all agreed.
Vicky, our server read the table perfectly throughout the meal. Relaxed atmosphere, upscale feeling but not outrageous prices.
No loud music, we chatted on and on. Salmon Salad.“

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

“Always have a good time , and the salted bun. Must get“

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

“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.“

“unbelievably just out of this world“

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

“I just celebrated my birthday last Sunday with all my friends. It was good food excellent service and good atmosphere! I highly recommend Yaya’s.“

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

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

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

“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!“

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

“Great food and service. 🙂“

“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.“

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

“Local Kansas Citian....stayed this weekend with my husband and had an AMAZING time! The room was spacious and clean! Bed was super comfy, and it was actually very quiet! We could see the city life below from our corner room, but most of the noise was completely blocked out! The hotel bar and the terrace bar were both amazing! And breakfast at the hotel was to die for! We will definitely be staying again!“

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

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

“Ordered buffalo tenders and got regular
on my way to work. Didn't realize it until I started eating in the car. I called to get a replacement. I was told to keep the regular tenders until after my shift and replace with the correct. I was hungry and of course ate before my shift. Partially my fault because I did not check my order before I left. Anthony at the window had great customer service food was good just not what I ordered. The male I spoke to on the phone was close minded to a mistake even being made. I wish this review had the option for me to upload a photo.“