50 Best American Restaurants in Kansas 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!!“

“Great food and drinks. Excellent service and a fun atmosphere.“

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

“My husband and I just stayed here to attend the Kansas City Symphony concert featuring Cody Fry. This is a gorgeous hotel in a perfect location to experience everything downtown KC has to offer. We were blown away by the amenities and friendly staff! The Stillwater breakfast buffet was delicious. We will definitely be back!“

“Had great Easter Brunch here was super awesome food service atmosphere loved it!!“

“I remember hearing about this place years ago but never went. It popped up on my FYP on TikTok so I decided to give it a try. My family and I drove down on a Saturday around 12:30. Not sure where it was exactly, we ended up driving by it and having to turn around. There is only street parking available so we parked 1/2 a block up and walked down. We weren’t the only ones who did. The steady flow of people coming in and out was a lot. Good for business. They only accept cash, which is good to know beforehand. We ordered the famous pork tenderloin, a cheeseburger and fries. Everything is alacarte. Which is also good to know beforehand.
The tenderloin had good flavor but was fried very hard. My husband enjoyed his but said it was too spicy, he had the hot sauce. Overall, it was good. Glad we finally tried it.“

“Sam was a great server this evening- friendly and efficient. Food and cocktails were great!“

“The best birthday dinner experience I've had! They made I feel so special. I'll be a forever patron. ❤️“

“We skipped the food as we stopped in during the taco festival, but holy awesome service Batman! Victoria (maybe Veronica?) and Brie were awesome bartenders. Very fun and personable. Kept us in margaritas 🍹 and were an absolute joy! Looking forward to going back.

What food we did see looked amazing. Everything was beautiful and really made us want to try it.

Go say hi to the ladies at the bar and have a jello shot!“

“Started our experience at the Crossroads’ Percheron Rooftop Bar and ended it at XR. The atmosphere was the ultimate standout, but the food and service were still good! I ordered the Shroomer Boomer, and the goat cheese herb mix on that is yum! The dining room filled up to near capacity despite it being a weeknight, and we even had a very chill celebrity sighting. A very cool spot to feel metropolitan for a day! Only cons were the pebble ice that came in my cocktail and that parking can be somewhat limited if you’re not a hotel guest.“

“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.“

“Maybe KC's first Michelin star? Probably too soon to say, but this is a dining experience like nothing else local. Every single item was perfection, and purposeful, and delicious. Beautiful atmosphere, and excellent service too. The owner makes a point to visit every table and he seems like a really great guy (and certainly a stellar chef and restauranteur). My favorite thing was probably the chicken wings. Nothing pedestrian about them. I also loved the yuzu sake.“

“Amazing food and atmosphere! Service pretty good. When the waitress was taking our orders, she asked us if we wanted a salad w our meal like it came with it, and they were $12 a piece. Little deceiving. Reason for 4 stars instead of 5. Otherwise definitely recommend.“

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

“Amazing food and great atmosphere!!“

“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 💞“

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

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

“Had a great lunch today at the bar with Kylie. She was very personable & fun to talk with. We had the French Dip & the KC Cuban. Both were amazing. They have a very expansive drink menu. Last and not least is the history of the building and the vault!“

“We have had an incredibly busy and full couple of weeks, and came to Cooper’s Hawk for a wine tasting and a meal. The wine tasting hostess was wonderful, the food was good,, but the best part was our server, Valencia. She was knowledgeable, entertaining, and on the mark every single time.“

“Tonight we went to celebrate an accomplishment by my teenage daughter. I am a member of a Northland restaurant group and I was told to ask for Jamie because she is highly recommended. She was our server and my gosh, she went above and beyond. She mad our night wonderful and my daughter could NOT have been happier. Absolutely beaming. Thank you Stroud’s and Jamie for giving us a wonderful night that we won’t soon forget.“

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

“Fish and chips were amazing!“

“unbelievably just out of this world“

“So it is Monday July 14 and we just left Joe’s BBQ and my wife told me that my BBQ is better the Joe’s any-day. Sunday night we went to Q39 and wow what a difference. My wife and I both had the 3 meat and sides of beans,and vegetables. Every single thing we had was great. Chicken(white meat) had good flavor but chicken is chicken. Sausage was full of flavor with the peppers. Ribs were fall off the bone and didn’t need sauce. The pulled pork was really soft and melted in the mouth good. So at this point I have to say if you are in Kansas City for BBQ go to Q39 last because nothing compares the it at least in Kansas City anyway.“

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

“Excellent evening of historical information, music, entertainment, great food and drinks! Lonnie is exceptional and he is so personable! He is a master and connected with the audience expertly working the room and talking to everyone individually! Blew my mind and I will be back!“

“The greatest place in Kansas City to have a business meeting lunch or dinner. Hands down! Grand Street is quiet and extremely professional. Our server was prompt and anticipated every need we may have had, checking in on us periodically. I will continue to make Grand Street my go-to place in KC for business meetings.“

“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.“

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

“I like this location better than riverside the staff is always friendly and the food has been good“

“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!“

“We visit 3rd Street weekly and always have a great experience! It’s great to have Kyle as our server. Happy hour is our favorite!So glad this restaurant is part of our LS life! All Chicken dishes are my favorite and you can’t forget the cauliflower and Brussels.“

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

“Brooke was our waitress and she fantastic“

“good food and service and nice atmosphere“

“Sauced offers a delightfully unique dining experience! This stationary spot, cute like a food truck and nestled perfectly between buildings, has a charm all its own. Their menu is refreshingly short and simple, which works perfectly to highlight their delicious offerings. While drink options are limited to water and Sprite, it's better than nothing and gets the job done. I highly recommend the Blackened Chicken Sandwich, and 'The Fry'—loaded with pulled pork and BBQ sauce—is an absolute must-try!

A quick note on the practicalities: Parking was quite challenging to find, especially with the ongoing construction out front. Also, due to recent rain, the outdoor seating area was soaked. However, these are clearly not the fault of the restaurant itself and don't detract from the fantastic food and concept.“

“The wild Boar and limoncello cake were amazing!“

“Great little bar tucked away in Platte Woods. One of the last to allow smoking! The food is amazing, and very large portions. The drinks are great and they have a wide variety to choose from! Open 7 days a week with specials every day! The atmosphere is like a "Cheers" bar, go check them out!“

“best food ever five stars or maybe 100“

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

“Great Food and service. Would come here again.“

“My wife and I stopped in for the first time in a few years. We were seated after a bit of a wait. It is after all a Friday night in a shopping district. Our server was bright and cheery. She had a warming smile and happy persona. we placed our drink order. Shortly thereafter our food order was taken. I ordered a flat iron steak and a baker. My wife ordered soup and salad. Our dinner was served fairly quickly. Unfortunately my steak was quite a bit overcooked, so I requested one that wasn't over done. When the replacement steak was delivered, it was a bit overdone as well. I was hungry so I kept it. The manager came by to talk to us. I've spent time in a kitchen or two and I understand a dinner rush. The manager stopped at our table and wanted to assure us that this was not acceptable. She made things right, but wasn't needed or expected. I felt bad for our server because she probably feared she wasn't going to get tipped for a fairly big check. She was pretty wrong. I tipped correctly and arguably better than normal. Our return visit ended up being a great experience. We met a couple of wonderful human beings. Had some pretty good food. And, of course, my wife and I got to connect.“

“It was a hot and humid day and I stopped in just for a drink and a couple glasses of water. I sat at the bar and chatted with the bartender. She played an LP, which was fun. The bar area was nice and there were many gathered there for happy hour. They have sweet treats there too which looked delicious.“

“We dined here on Christmas Day. Amazing food and Crawford Auction Service“

“I chose Fox and Pearl to have my daughter’s Baby Shower and it didn’t disappoint. The atmosphere, food and service were wonderful. They made us feel as special as the occasion we were celebrating. What I had envisioned is what I got and more. I highly recommend this restaurant.“

“SMAXX is the place to be! Especially on Wednesday’s for $1 whole wings. My husband has tried many other food items and likes it! 🔥phillies and burgers too! I don’t go at night so I can’t speak to that, but during the day, the music is always jammin’ with R&B hits. If you haven’t tried it, you should.“

“A total of 12 hungry guys showed up after a long day of golf. We had traveled 5+ hours to the area for a nice long weekend of brotherhood. At the time this place was chosen to eat we didn't know how bad we actually needed it ! Food was amazing. Service amazing. Scott himself came out of the back to talk to all the patrons. Ended up giving us a mini tour of the smoke sanctuary. Beyond awesome. Bought some spicy sausage to bring home for the family. Worth your time, money and effort to go to this place. I will be back somehow some way. ... - Tony (Springfield, IL)“