New American Restaurants near Lenexa, KS

“Always amazing food and experience!“

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

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

“Sierra M. was very nice and professional. The food was delicious. The other staff were friendly as well. Nice environment.“

“Was there for my brother's birthday celebration in one of their party room.It was wonderful.Food was excellent,service was great. Recommended highly.“

“Everything about our experience was amazing. Just wanted to come shout out the waitress that took care of a large company party today from 4-6. I didn’t catch her name, but she was so professional, quick, talented, friendly, and all around one of the best waitresses I’ve ever had the pleasure of experiencing. Hope her bosses see this and she gets some type of spiff bonus cause she deserves it!! 🫶🏼🫶🏼“

“We set a reservation with The Blue Moose two days in advance for a party of 30 composed of my daughter's soccer team and parental entourage. Marla and the staff took great care of us with prompt service and delicious food. The Blue Moose is a great choice for any group coming over from the Garmin Soccer Complex. Five stars all the way, and thanks again for the great meal.“

“Today was my husband's 75th birthday. He chose to have his celebration meal at Season's 52 and we were pleased as usual with the service (thanks to Michael) and the delicious food in true Season's 52 beautiful ambiance! It was truly memorable experience.“

“Very cool vibe, excellent drinks and food“

“Very good food, excellent service.“

“Phenomenal use of herbs and spices to enhance quality meats, fishes, and vegan dishes. Have eaten here twice with zero complaints. The lamb is out of this world! Burnt ends, Filet, Shrimp, Smash Burger, and Scallops were a big hit.“

“Merci was pleasant and knowledgeable. Great job!“

“Glad to find a place in KC with a full vegan menu—hard to come by so far… Staff were accommodating with custom requests, like keeping sauces on the side and mixing vegan and non-vegan options for our group. The pretzel appy was freshly-made. The burger wasn’t the best I’ve ever had, but the beet patty was unique, generously loaded with toppings, and overall pretty tasty.“

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

“amazing meal and staff. first time tonight but won’t be the last“

“Great food, better staff, good prices and AWESOME food!! Drinks are really unique too!!“

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

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

“Room 39 was the perfect spot for my only night in Kansas City. I made the mistake of deciding to go vegetarian, right before I visited a city famous for its bbq meat! So glad I found this gem of a restaurant. I had a perfect table by the window, with the radiator under the table making it cozy and toasty. The cocktails and dishes were fantastic - two Boulevardiers, a Brussels sprout soup, gnocchi with goat cheese, and the flourless chocolate cake with Earl Grey tea. My server Tory was terrific. I can’t recommend it highly enough.“

“Very cool dining and cocktails are superb!“

“Great people, food and atmosphere. Thanks for a lovely dinner this evening. It was well worth the price too.“

“Excellent fried Brie & service.“

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

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

“We were seated right away in the wine cellar. Our server, Chris, was excellent. Answered our questions and explained the menu. We were there celebrating my wife's birthday and he treated her very special. The flood was outstanding. We both had the rib eye and it was cooked perfectly. Very enjoyable experience.“

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

“Great time throwing axes give it a try.“

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

“I had the Omaha Reuben with French Fries. Your choice of Corned Beef or Turkey, I got the CB. Very generous portions. The Thousand Island dressing complimented the tangy sauerkraut. The cheese was warm and nicely melted over the tender Corned Beef. The bread held up well and did not get too soggy. The fries had a nice homestyle flavor and just crispy enough.

Overall, a great Reuben and a great value at $17. Very filling so no room for dessert. Friendly service and one of my best hotel meals. None better anywhere if you love Reubens.“

“One of the best steak salads I’ve ever had. And the Maytag blue cheese crumbles put it over the top! The service was five-star and the place was hopping!!!“

“Everything is good here - especially the staff! I always change up what I order and Jonny’s never disappoints! Shout out to all of their hardworking and always wonderful staff!“

“Excellent atmosphere out on the patio on a beautiful October day. Service and food were outstanding!!“

“Grace Jeffries was amazing and very fun! Thank you Grace! Digging the mullet! 😜“

“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“

“Excellent in every respect!!!“

“BEST DINING IN KC AREA!!!! I have eaten in great restaurants around the world, and Story continues to be one of the best I have ever experienced. If you have never been there, GO! If you have been, but not gone back, GO! Two of us went last night and shared 5 different items, all were incredible. Their green salad is so fresh and flavorful, I dream about this salad; I love the hint of mint and pistachios too! The gazpacho was lovely, and the tiny fresh corn kernels garnish had a little mouth-bursting experience that was subtle yet fantastic! And I cannot say enough great things about the heirloom tomato salad; the goat cheese schmeer was lovely, as was the dressing. And I'm not sure what the garnish was, but it added a little bit of a delicate crisp. The main event though in this dish were the incredible tomatoes, and can I shout from the rooftops - they were peeled! How often does a restaurant, or anyone for that matter, peel tomatoes? Well, we all should! They are so much sweeter this way, and it helped enhance the delicate flavors in this dish! Also, we had the lobster tagliatelle, and it was awesome, as always. The sauce was flavorful but also delicate enough to allow the sweet flavor of the lobster to come through, and the homemade pasta was perfect! Dessert was a special butter cake with a blueberry compote, which was an excellent close for this lite dinner. I must also note their wine selection by the glass is carefully curated and wonderful, and their cocktails are fantastic as well, and customizable. OH - and I cannot get enough of their housemade bread and butter- I'm just saying! Although we didn't have the halibut last night, I've had it many times before and it is always fantastic! Service is incredible here, too, and the ambiance aligns with the rest of the fantastic dining experience! Hats off to owners Chef Carl and Susan Thorne-Thomsen! Carl has taken his earlier career Michael Smith experience to a whole new level! DO NOT MISS this hidden gem!!!“

“After spending fourteen years in KC, we developed a handful of staple restaurants, and BRGR was definitely one of our weekly go-tos. The quality and consistency of the food, paired with exceptional customer service, kept us coming back every week. Bread & Butter Concepts has set a high standard across all their restaurants, and BRGR is no exception. My latest takeout experience was another shining example of their commitment to excellence—Matzumi and Saye provided such genuine and authentic customer service, truly showcasing emotional intelligence. I can’t wait for my next visit to KC and will definitely be back to BRGR. Thank you for bringing bliss to National Hamburger Day!“

“Great food & great atmosphere! Definitely will be going back!“

“Awesome employees and great prices“

“Great vibe and music! Lots of jams.“

“I worked here. The owner moved me to a new apartment and gave me 100 dollars just because. I still wear my PPT shirt around town and have some pressed pennies. Great food. Great family owners. The most cozy hidden gem in Kansas City!“

“Always a solid choice for lunch. Tried the firecracker shrimp tacos for the first time, and they were delicious! My co-worker said the jambalaya was seasoned well. Their hot wings are always on point. Service seemed a bit off on our visit, but it's not always like that. Overall, it was a good meal, but I'll be back soon just for those firecracker shrimp tacos!“

“I have been eating here for years and food and service is usually very good. I am never sure of their new hours since Covid. However, I was told by the front-line lady that because it was 15 minutes before closing I had to place my order to go. There were people there, still eating. Were they going to be asked to leave at closing? In the past I was never denied dine-in service.“

“We spent a very pleasant evening at Paulo and Bill's with dear friends. The food was delicious, our server (Maddie) was attentive, kept our water glasses full, and our table cleared as we moved through appetizers (crab dip and hummus), main courses, and shared desserts. P & B's is consistently in the top tier of dining spots in the Shawnee/Lenexa area!“

“I went here for the first time for a date night and it did not disappoint. The food was delightful and the portion sizes were spot on. Dalton was our friendly and attentive server. Finally, the atmosphere was cozy, quaint, and not too loud. I recommend!“

“Love EVERYTHING about LWD!!!“

“Decent chopped salad with salmon and burger“

“The atmosphere and food were wonderful but our server Alex was hands down the best!! He was professional, fun, prompt in service and did a great job making suggestions/recommendations for us that helped us have an amazing dining experience. We enjoyed our night and can’t wait to come back.“

“Love the variety of salad options“