New American Restaurants near Lenexa, KS

“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!“

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

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

“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.“

“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.“

“Very cool vibe, excellent drinks and food“

“Very good food, excellent service.“

“I just want to say what a GREAT experience I've had dining at Hemma Hemma! I've been there twice so far, and have been consistently impressed.

This past week, I joined a friend for lunch, and we both want to formally thank Dana at the front counter for being so welcoming, gracious and helpful. I accidentally knocked over the menu holder, and she reassured me that it was fine and happens frequently. My friend and I split the bill for our order, and she cheerfully rang up each of our portions separately. She guided us through some of the menu options which was much appreciated as there were some new items since my last visit.

The food here is FANTASTIC!! I can't remember what I ordered on my first visit (but I do remember that it was delicious!); this week, I had the Brookside Buiddha Bowl, which was AMAZING! Even the presentation was wonderful (see attached photo)! All the ingredients were delicious, and the flavors melded beautifully, and it was so satisfying; it kept me fueled and focused during a long afternoon at work. My friend had the Pickle Chicken Bacon Ranch salad and said it was mouth-wateringly fabulous.

The weather was nice enough to sit in the outside patio, which is well-appointed (even a free water station); the first time I was here, I ate indoors and the dining area is light, airy, and expansive, with plenty of room between tables and quiet enough to chat.

Having such a healthy, delicious restaurant in the neighborhood is marvelous, and I'm already planning my next trip back to Hemma Hemma! Thank you all SO much!“

“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.“

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

“Excellent fried Brie & service.“

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

“I had the most relaxing (the atmosphere and ambiance) and most delicious experience here! Collin (I hope that’s how he spells it)was amazing and attentive, I ordered the steak bowl and the steak was cooked to perfection (medium) and the Cherry Margarita was amazing!!!!! I then ordered a side of fries because why not!!! They were fresh and delicious!!!! 10/10 I highly recommend!“

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

“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!!“

“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!“

“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 💞“

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

“Best KC 5 Star Dive Bar👏👏👏👏👏🥂🌹♥️“

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

“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.“

“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“

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

“Amazing place, amazing staff, and amazing food! From the history of the building itself to the wonderful selection of dishes and wines, every detail made the experience special. We were extremely pleased and highly recommend this restaurant!

Thank you, Carla and Daniel, for making it a superb birthday dinner for my husband. It was truly a memorable experience!“

“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.“

“Decent chopped salad with salmon and burger“

“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“

“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!“

“I highly recommend this to anyone visiting Weston and it is totally worth a drive out from KC. We visited for a bachelorette trip event but I plan on coming back. We have also been to Green Dirt on Oak which I also recommend for a date night out.

The staff were charming and helpful. The wine and food were delicious (especially the cheese). We met the owner who gave us a tour of the sheep farm and had a wonderful time talking to her.

We had a number of friends with different eating restrictions visiting and the kitchen made sure everyone had something delicious to eat (vegetarian, celiac, lactose-intolerant)“

“Went in expecting a solid dinner, left talking about it for days. Every dish told you a chef was actually back there paying attention.
The duck ham crostini stopped me mid-conversation , eyes rolled back, actual clapping at the table. The pig cheek terrine and smoked pork chop were just as thoughtful, rich, and perfectly balanced. Nothing on this menu feels like filler.
If you're in Kansas City and want a meal that actually surprises you, this is the move. Would go back in a heartbeat.“

“Friends took me out for my 91st birthday and I requested Paulo's. Been there many times for 45 years. Always order chicken Piccata. Had garlic bread which was excellent. My order came and There was about a full cup of mashed potatoes with a small chicken breast on it. About 2". Chicken was not very tender and I ate the lunch in about 5 bites. Cost $16. no veggies or salad. Gentleman came over and asked how everything was and I told him . Portion was so small. He was very nice and took my lunch price off the bill. I will be back one more time because I really always liked it there. Also had lunch at 2:30 and no one else there but 3 people at the bar. I hope there is some improvement in the portions of some memu items in the future.“

“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“