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!!“

“Really fun atmosphere, great service and great food. The Al Pastor tacos were my favorite blending unique flavors of sweet fruits with small pieces spicy jalapeno peppers. A real treat for the taste buds. We went on a Tuesday night which was Taco Tuesday. They had $3 tacos (you can pick from four options) and discounts in drinks. I tried the Al Pastor, Cheeseburger Taco, Buffalo Cauliflower, and Chicken Tinga. All four were 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.“

“what's not to love??? great atmosphere, amazing food and central location! you MUST check it out:)“

“Lauren was such a fantastic server! She was very attentive, kind, and asked the kitchen on several occasions about modifications for dietary restrictions. The Lychee cocktail was delicious! Really enjoyed the entrees and sashimi dishes we ordered. Would recommend the banana/marshmallow desert. Amazing!“

“Amazing food and great atmosphere!!“

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

“Amazing, from the minute you site down you get the beast tasting, fresh baked bread. I had the Cauliflower appetizer to start . And then the crab cake. Finished with best creme brulie.

The menu changes everyday so. I had what you may not get to have.

Highly recommend.“

“Fish and chips were amazing!“

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

“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.“

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

“Amazing food and staff. Will definitely be going back.“

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

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

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

“The food was amazing and the staff was great! We had such a good time.“

“The Sunday brunch was so satisfying, it is also at a reasonable price. Even though I don't drink the bottomless mimosas are great they have different flavors. My wife ordered a raspberry one and she let me taste it. The fresh baked cookies were delicious.“

“I recommend the restaurant and the staff. But the short haired manager with glasses makes the dining experience awkward for her team and uncomfortable for the patrons. Don’t berate your team, lady. But if you must, don’t shout it across the room. We eat here a lot and the staff is wonderful. Maybe she’s the common denominator among the problems she perceives.“

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

“unbelievably just out of this world“

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

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

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

“Best KC 5 Star Dive Bar👏👏👏👏👏🥂🌹♥️“

“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!“

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

“Thank you for being open on Thanksgiving today...It worked out perfect for our family today of (4) The food was amazing and our sever Ashley was fantastic“

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

“good food and service and nice atmosphere“

“best food ever five stars or maybe 100“

“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.“

“The big biscuit is wonderful. Food was excellent. very clean. staff was exceptional. our waiter was Chandler. he was the most polite, friendly and efficient person we could ever ask for. thank you for the good food and great service. cant wait for our next visit.“

“Brooke was our waitress and she fantastic“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“My grandson loves Culver’s!“

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

“Brunch for wife and teen daughter was spot on. Quality of ingredients comes through. For example, breakfast sausage in the breakfast sandwich was light and herby. Wife's French toast was outstanding.

Would recommend and we look forward to returning.“

“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.“

“crab legs were amazing. They keep them coming“

“We stopped in before a show. The hostess was amazing!! Service was ok. For some reason the server didn’t leave water in our table, which every other table had. We ordered the ricotta and the calamari. Both were very good. The atmosphere was less than pleasant. We had a table behind us that thought every single person in the restaurant wanted to hear every word of their conversation. Clean restaurants. Great views of the city.“

“Lonnie McFadden is an exceptional performer— he seamlessly intertwines moving renditions of jazz classics with KC jazz history and the most soulful tap dancing I have ever seen. We had to leave early this evening and were unhappy we had to miss the last half hour because he and his excellent band delivered a first rate jazz club experience. We will definitely return!“

“Went to a show at The Garage. Not a bad seat in the house, clean bathrooms, easy access to the bar, and CHEAP DRINKS! Got a shot of Jack and a Hamms for $7...AT A SHOW! Love love love this venue! Thanks again Chris for the hospitality. Beau Nasty's In The Pit Radio Show 💪🫠🤘“

“Food prices match expectations as a snack bar/restaurant in a zoo. You will pay premiums for food here obviously.

Staff is courteous and helpful, even if beset by large families. Wait times are reasonable at peak hours. Seating is clean and cool even at peak lunch hours.

Food selection is slightly limited and ymmv. I found the black bean to be a good example of the vegetarian option, but the buffalo chicken is a little basic. Overall, your choices in zoo are limited, but you will be treated well here.“

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