New American Restaurants near Lenexa, KS

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

“Ate here last night and this restaurant is a "must try!" I had the 12 oz. KC Strip, mashed potatoes, garlic green beans, and... for dessert, apple caramel bread pudding with cinnamon ice cream was to die for! The atmosphere was a bit loud for my taste, but aside from that, it was delightful!“

“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.“

“I have really looked forward to going to this restaurant and have followed them on social media for quite some time. It's a little out of the ways for us so we don't normally go to this area for anything but decided to give it a shot today. The place was not busy and we were informed that it's best to have a reservation even though there was no wait. We were seated by the bar area and waited while watching other guys get served and made eye contact with the bartenders several times who were assisting other guests that arrived after us only to be ignored. The experience was extremely disappointing and we didn't stay to order as no one came to offer coffee or water let alone order breakfast. Hopefully you have a better experience but we will not be back.“

“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.“

“Very good food, excellent service.“

“Very cool vibe, excellent drinks and food“

“Calling FIFA — welcome to KC. There are many great restaurants in town, but this is the best one imo. Fresh ingredients, elevated in-house sauces and dressings — Hemma Hemma has it all. Amazing and delicious food that is good for you. Owned by a woman who is a professionally trained chef. Doesn’t get any better. Great atmosphere downtown and Brookside. I was there the other night and a party of 6 effusively complimented the owner on their way out for the amazing food, service and accommodations. Top shelf — go there, FIFA people ❤“

“Merci was pleasant and knowledgeable. Great job!“

“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.“

“We enjoy Room 39 each time we dine there. Our favorite is brunch. Service is always prompt and friendly. The food is delicious presented beautifully and reasonably priced. Weekdays are lees crowded calmer and quieter as Sunday brunch was packed and noisy.“

“Love your youth golf program. My kids have played every summer!“

“I love Beer Kitchen!! They have fun and easy going servers, the food is terrific and diverse enough to please a large group of diners, and it’s all in a really nice environment that balances decor and vibe with practicality and ease of business. Take advantage of their happy hour when you can those deals are great, you won’t generally eat a meal here for under $30, but the price is well worth the taste and quality of your meal.“

“Excellent fried Brie & service.“

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

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

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

“Very cool dining and cocktails are superb!“

“Great time throwing axes give it a try.“

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

“My husband and I were celebrating our 19 year anniversary and I was looking for a place to enjoy a meal outside of the ordinary. I made reservations on line with Wandering Vine very easily. We arrived not only to a beautiful outside Castle but a meaningful inside to match our celebration. The owner walked us to the table, talked a-little bit about the menu and we were seated. From that point on - it was nothing short of fabulous! The server was knowledgeable and welcoming, and provided direction on the brunch menu. We started with a mimosa, followed by fresh coffee and cream, and continued with deviled eggs with caviar! I had the Dutch baby pancakes in a nice hot skillet from the oven with whipped cream and fruit compote, and a nice side of bacon. My husband had the breakfast sandwich which was truly not your normal sandwich. The selection of food, drinks, and warm environment were much more than expected. I highly recommend this place for any special occasion where the wow factor is needed. Bravo to the Chef and staff.“

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

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

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

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

“Best KC 5 Star Dive Bar👏👏👏👏👏🥂🌹♥️“

“Excellent in every respect!!!“

“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!!!“

“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!“

“We had an excellent experience on Sunday morning of Mother's Day. We were just there as an extended family the day after a graduation and were delighted to be seated at a five person table in a semi private alcove. The service was swift and perfect. Our server let us know about the buffet as well as what items on the menu might duplicate buffet items. Our server complimented the youngest member at our table and found him to be very entertaining. Overall, we were pleasantly surprised by the seating area and the quiet professional atmosphere.“

“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!“

“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“

“There are not many restaurants in KC where I leave plotting my return. The quality of the food, the approachable yet outside the box dishes, the service, the drinks...all done to perfection in a very vibey, very inviting space. This easily slides into my KC restaurant top 5 spots.“

“Decent chopped salad with salmon and burger“

“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.“

“Outstanding service from our waiter, Chris! (a solid "Hardy" doppelganger). From the check-in desk to the lively bar. Great service and people that seem to love their jobs made our experience memorable celebrating birthdays & an anniversary. Food was excellent and the 10-layer carrot cake knocked it out of the park. Needless to say, we will back! Coming in from Wisconsin and ending our trip at Ocean Prime made the weekend!“

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

“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.“

“Awesome employees and great prices“

“Great Food and Even Better Service at Johnny’s!

I stopped by Johnny’s Tavern this evening with my wife, and we had a great experience from start to finish. We decided to try both the pizza and the steak tacos, and both really hit the spot. The pizza was exactly what you want– solid crust and great flavor– but the steak tacos were the real surprise; the seasoning and quality of the meat were fantastic.

What really made our visit stand out, though, was the service. We had Madison as our server, and she was absolutely wonderful. She was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed without ever being overbearing. It’s rare to get service that good, and it definitely added to the overall atmosphere of the place.

Highly recommend checking them out if you’re looking for a reliable spot for good food and excellent hospitality. We’ll definitely be back!“

“First time visiting this establishment. I've been to plenty of restaurants, and those that know me know I'm BIG on service. So, I sit at the bar this afternoon for lunch. Courtney who was the bartender, was the best I've seen the way she handled her regular customers, along with new patrons like myself. She was phenomenal!

Now back to the food. I had the tacos, along with a side of fries. The tacos were amazing! The atmosphere was great!“

“Love EVERYTHING about LWD!!!“

“Have always liked this location and sit in the bar area. When Peter is the bartender he is always attentive and friendly, asking about out pet greyhound and vacations. The Happy Hour menu is well worth the price for food and drink.“

“Love the variety of salad options“

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

“We're out of towners looking for a bite to eat near our hotel and stumbled upon Barley's. Our waiter was great and attentive. Food and brews were delicious. We also loved the live music. Perfect date night.“