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!!“

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

“Brooke was our waitress and she fantastic“

“Amazing food and great atmosphere!!“

“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.“

“Noka was beyond wonderful! I’ve never had a dining experience that was so unique, surprising, and delicious.

Our server, Lauren, was top-notch: attentive to every need, full of great recommendations, and wonderfully warm and engaging.
Head chef Megan was just as lovely—so friendly and welcoming, and incredibly talented. Every dish we tried was fantastic. The manager checked in with us to ensure that we were having a good experience.

The chicken wings were a delicious surprise—an unexpectedly refined take on a familiar favorite. The mushrooms in the fried rice were to die for, and the sushi rolls were amazing. We can’t say enough good things about the food.

The atmosphere made the evening even more special, with pottery, exposed wood, great music, and even a bathroom that felt like an experience of its own. I wanted to move in. We can’t wait to come back! Thank you.“

“I have lived in the KC area all of my life, not sure how I never knew of this place. Really cool little farm to table restaurant. I went with 2 of my nephews today and we loved it. I had the Steak and Eggs Benedict and it was perfect. My nephews had the Salmon Scramble and the Huevos Burrito, and they both said they were great. We will be back.

Today was my second trip here and it was as good as it was the first time, but I had to get the steak and eggs benedict again. I went with my sister and her husband and three kids and all of them loved it. And I will say Adam was one of the best servers I've ever had.“

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

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

“Fish and chips were amazing!“

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

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

“Make a reservation now! You will not regret it. The staff makes you feel like a VIP. Entertainment by Lonnie and team is inspiring and joyful. Talented musicians who clearly enjoy sharing their passion and love of music and how the music touches people.“

“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.“

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

“Tacos we're very good, they were street size. Service from Ashlyn was top notch. We also other the trash can nachos. If you're have ever seen them on Guys show, they are HUGE.. Here they are small and really made for just one person. They are not made to share.“

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

“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!“

“Best KC 5 Star Dive Bar👏👏👏👏👏🥂🌹♥️“

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

“our 2nd time here from South Dakota the smoked turkey was incredible burnt ends you don't even have to chew. and the slaw is unbelievable we ate so much, then got the sampler to bring home a must stop every time we make the 5 hour drive to KC“

“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.“

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

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

“The service and the food… 12/10! This was our first visit, but anytime we visit KC, we will be back! 🫶🏻“

“It was our first time dining here. We went for Sunday brunch. It was an amazing and delicious experience. Great pretty atmosphere, the service was awesome and the food delicious and big servings. They have a buffet with pasta, Caesar, and house salads, salmon poke, vegetables with dips, peel and eat shrimp. The dessert side of the buffet had bread pudding, creme brulee, cinnamon rolls, chocolate chip and sugar cookies. They also have bottomless mimosas for $17. $32 per person gets you the buffet and an entree. When you go, go hungry! We will definitely be going back. Love this place.“

“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.“

“Love your show....Great food...Great people...Support your locals... Always“

“Great Chef Quality food 👌🏿 😋 Shrimp & Grits my Absolute Favorite 😍“

“Merci was pleasant and knowledgeable. Great job!“

“unbelievably just out of this world“

“We came here to celebrate my son‘s birthday. It was an amazing experience. Our server was great. She was attentive and always there when we needed her, but not overbearing. The food was amazing. Just a really great experience. Can't wait to come back.“

“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 💪🫠🤘“

“good food and service and nice atmosphere“

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

“No words to describe the feeling I got when I took my first bite of the burger a double stack me. Brothers to my eyes because my late granny, just passed recently, make her burgers exactly like these burgers brought tears to my eyes and joy to my soul! So thank you Katie for giving me that wonderful feeling that I haven't had in a long time and a wonderful male and taste that was oh so familiar. Play old fashioned burgers made like our great Ernie's and grandmas used to make.“

“Always a great experience! Good food fast! Servers are the best. We eat in there at least 3x a week. Fair prices and good quality. Best North of the river. See ya tomorrow!!“

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

“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!“

“I'm not so sure about the Westport location after witnessing an employee kind of heavy set with dreads died at the tips snorting cocaine in the back by the dumpsters and selling drugs he had to be the cook and I just do not want any fairy dust on my waffles or my chicken I rather go braid water or bite the curb that is not what I expected to see when pulling up and I definitely don't want to spend my money with an establishment that knowingly hires drug addicts“

“My grandson loves Culver’s!“

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

“it's a perfect place to eat not because the food is better, but know how to entertain a 3 course meal over 2 1/2 hours. the contemporary series is a wonderful way to learn how to cook, ask questions and feel delighted in the best restaurant in the Greater Kansas City region! BAM! eat here at least once in your lifetime =)“

“Amazing food, amazing service, and amazing atmosphere! Highly recommend ordering their house fries - the seasoning is to die for! We ordered the fried duck, their famous pork chop, and for dessert blackberry dumplings! Great wine selection & 1/2 priced bottles on Wednesdays! We will be back :)“

“Jim and the team there care, a rare commodity in this day and age. A friend of mine accidentally left behind his son’s teddy bear, 6 waitresses and Jim studied the picture and took down our numbers. Jim was in the back, one of the waitresses (wish I knew her name) said to hold on that Jim would want to be involved. Think about that, a waitress willingly involving a manager, and the manager CARED. 10/10 would recommend, good food, better people. I wish this business nothing but the best. 🙏“

“I met some friends for drinks and we had a wonderful time. My water glass was never empty and the waitress was very knowledgeable about the drinks and the menu. She was very attentive without hovering. We sat in the bar area and it was a great atmosphere. We got deviled eggs and fries as a snack and everything was delicious. The drinks were so good! I recommend getting a reservation as it was full the whole time and now I see why!“

“If I could I would give this dinette 10 Stars. I stopped in for a coffee and pastry and I was not disappointed. Good coffee and delicious pastry. The interior wall quite modern, gives off a really nostalgic vibe! The service was excellent, friendly and efficient! It's a great edition to downtown!

Since writing my initial review I've been into Hemma Hemma a number of times and everything I wrote previously still stands. This is an absolutely stellar restaurant experience

I'm updating my review because I recently had their fried chicken sandwich that came with their tator tots. The chicken was nice wonderfully Krispy and simply Delicious. However the tater tots, something I usually don't care for, were stellar. Like the chicken they were crispy which made for fine dining. But the seasoning was over the top flavorful. You can tell this is a very favorite place of mine now!“

“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.“