49 Best Bar & Grill in Kansas City

“Loved this little hidden gem! Has a 70s vibe to it. Darker decor. I love places that have secret hidden doors. Drinks were cheap and strong. Food good too. We will definitely be back.“

“Fantastic Service and Amazing BBQ!! We got Pulled Pork, Brisket, beans and coleslaw. All of it was fantastic, 10 out of 10 recommend 😋“

“Este lugar es mágico compañeros de trabajo son de otro nivel , el lugar, el ambiente la comida es fabulosa recomiendo totalmente y en especial de noche es muy único... tuve la dicha y el honor de haber trabajado en THE BRICK si ven este comentario chicos ,muchas gracias por grandes momentos que me regalaron en este mágico lugar ♥️ pidan toooooodo el menú“

“This place is an old friend. I run into people, I grew up in here. Same family runs this place still. That is what makes this institution click.
The Burgers still rock and hand cut fries with each order! The pizza I will try out. The beer is Ice cold the place is just! Great hometown atmosphere. Great food. I watched many a royals game here thoughout the years. Even though I don't live in Waldo anymore. I still make the drive to this place no question!“

“Cool atmosphere, friendly service, great food, beer, and just a dam good tim!“

“Top notch food and service!!!! Definitely recommend it.“

“Best burgers in town and a very fun and good energy atmosphere. Got my daughter addicted to the curly fries and burger.“

“Going on 4 years and this place just gets better and better! While you can always find entertainment here the service stays on point! Very attentive. The outside patio is beautiful and gives some space while you eat. We love the lamb and wygau beef burgers. My kids eat the pizza and wings while I enjoy their yummy cocktails! From burgers to nachos and eveything in between you'll feel like you ate anywhere but a bar. Just make sure to get a side of ranch for yourself! Gaels is constantly helping organizations in the community with fundraising and support! A true beacon in kc!“

“great drinks and service!“

“I love The Ship! It has become our ladies night out location, with dancing and drinks. The service is always on point. Mazzy always has a great smile, wicked sense of humor, and laugh that fills the room. Kelly supports the fun, and keeps our glasses filled. They are a huge part of why we keep coming back. The live music and inclusiveness makes it feel like family.“

“great food, great drinks , great service what else you need“

“The service was amazing. They made a special mocktail for me. As I don't drink. I know. Why go to a bar? Well it was for a work thing. The food and appetizers are amazing. I love their pizza. They put this garlic butter on it. Unlike anything that I've tasted. Ordered all the appetizers. They were good. No pictures taken as they were being passed around our group of 15 fast. Service was fast. I did take the sweet and spicy to go. So delicious. What I like about Southside is that it's very multicultural. So I saw many groups from all types of ethnicities and cultural backgrounds there. People in suits. People in casual wear. People with babies. Its just warm And welcoming. Something you don't feel these days.“

“Great people great food great atmosphere“

“Home of the best cheeseburger in KC! Cold beer, fun games, and classic dive bar vibes. Right next door to an awesome pizza joint—come hungry!”“

“Food is solid. The atmosphere is great. Ericka is the best server I have had there by far.“

“We had a party of 12 Crystal was our waitress tonight,the service she gave was outstanding. The food was amazing. Everyone loved what they ordered.“

“great place to meet friends and others!“

“This is a top notch place to go eat and relax. Everyone is extremely nice and welcoming, and the food is great. I personally love their pizza.“

“Lindsay and her famous pickle shots will keep us coming back every time. Best in Kansas City, if not the whole world.“

“The food was really good. Highly recommend.“

“The food was great but I wouldn’t come here on an evening of you want good service. My husband and I did a tasting tour near by and wanted something to eat before we headed back to the Air BnB. Immediately you could tell how the experience was going to be when we didn’t order drinks right away and didn’t see our server again for about 15 minutes. She was very obviously more interested in paying more attention to customers that ordered drinks right away. She didn’t give her name otherwise I would I mention here. We only got one water and she didn’t come back to us again. We went to go to the hostess to try to pay our bill, ended up stopping her as she was leaving the bar. I give 2 stars out of 5. That’s only because the food was really good. I don’t think I would come back here. Maybe during the day would be better but I don’t know if I’d come here again anyway.“

“Omg…. Best food ever… it’s 1:28am.. nothing else open but thank god because nothing else would even COMPARE… we got the chicken bowl and buffalo chicken wrap.. 12/10!! Also amazing service and the music was everything. Can’t wait to become a regular.“

“Beautiful and at a good service“

“Taco Thursdays are awesome!! Kim Satz is an amazing bartender!!!“

“Great Atmosphere Food And Service Top Notch“

“love live music and all the amazing artist“

“Wonderful service, salad was great and love watching the Chiefs!!!“

“It’s my granddaughters favorite place. She has to be gluten free and they offer several options. Great service!“

“great bartender from Boston loved the drinks and food.“

“very good food. very clean“

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

“We stopped there for a little Happy Hour before a night at The Kaufman Center. We had never been there before since it is not really close to where we live. That being said, next time we head down to the Symphony, we will probably stop by. 🙂“

“Gambles is the place to be! Mark the bartender always treats me with kindness and always makes me laugh! I have a great time every time I’m here and the food is phenomenal. If I could give it 10 stars, I would! The environment and the people are amazing and it’s always a great time to meet with friends play pool darts, and other games!! Just a vibe!“

“Top notch food and service!!!! Definitely recommend it.“

“This store has my entire line of Artisan lotions and cremes. I am thankful.“

“Great fun always and the deep fried tacos are a must try ! Wed. open mic/jam and Fri and Sat live music ! great place to hang out“

“It was Friday in early November, just days after Halloween. I came from out of town to a job interview, at Country Club Plaza. I was trying to find a place before going to the Power & Light District later that night & after my interview. I was going to go somewhere else, but they had 30 min wait. So I'm not from here, don't know KC well (unless I have my GPS), and new to the bar scene in the metro area. Suddenly, a place called "The Bar" came to my Google Search. I almost didn't want to come here. I'm thinking to myself "just go, you don't come to KC often"...& I did. The Bar West Plaza was actually better than I thought it was going to be. I also didn't know they had multiple places until I realized that before Thanksgiving. Not to mention, they have karaoke??? YES! I couldn't do karaoke hence going to the P&L District & due to time, I wouldn't have made it back in time...sadly. In the end, I had two bartenders (Katie & Adrianna) who were by far stellar at their job (from start to finish). I was very impressed. A local patron told me to try their wings, you will regret it if you don't. That man wasn't joking. Holy...😇 I give this place 4 out 5 stars. The ONLY reason why I didn't give it 5 out of 5 is because of the lack of parking. The rest is by far awesome.“

“Great place to laugh and dance and hang with your friends and family!! But love the drink specials and the food is the bomb.com!!“

“Had the cheese fries and they were awesome! Cheese sauce was flavorful (not the same old cheese sauce that others use). The fries stayed crunchy even with the sauce over them. Also had a bacon/cheeseburger that was very flavorful. And of course the giant hot wings. Their homemade blue cheese dipping sauce was very good, not overpowering. Great service even though it got crowded. I Highly recommend!“

“Just got carry out: chicken fried chicken/sliders/chicken strip kids meal for dog. Everything was perfect. Portion were good and tasty. Couldn’t be happier with this place. I think this is our 3rd time with same results. Solid👍👊“

“Charlie Hoopers never disappoints! While half of our party was there for one of their famous custom hot dogs, almost everyone ended up choosing a custom burger or chicken sandwich. I chose the Hickory Chicken and coupled it with a side of sweet potato tots which I highly recommend. Our group shared a large Bavarian pretzel which comes with stone ground mustard and a queso cheese sauce that was excellent. Don't overlook Charlie Hoopers as just some sports bar with bar food or you will miss out on some delectable food choices.“

“Jeanne was the best. Recommended a great dinner very personal and fun to talk to at the bar 5 stars just passing through and loved.“

“Friendly Service and food is great!“

“Very nice staff, they truly have a friendly neighborhood vibe. What stood out was the bartender took one look at my ID and started using my name every time they talked to me. It felt nice and polite. I was thanked (by I’m assuming the owner) on my way out for stopping in. It’s the little things like this that keep small businesses in business.“

“If you love women who make you smile and have great attitudes, Dine and drink here. Lina is an amazing bartender, server, host and all around person. The atmosphere is great and I loved the food.“

“This place is one in a million!!!! Very hole in the wall, but modern. The double decker tacos are too die for. Also, they have great specials everyday. I had to go back for steak night and the way it's seasoned, just melts in your mouth. Nicole or Nico as she goes by is phenomenal!!! Her service and attention to everything is impeccable!!! I never had an empty cocktail. Check this place out if you're in the area. Nicole will make sure you have a great time and great laughs.“

“08/26/25: Today is a good day.
Rarely RARELY will I refrain from adding salt and pepper to my plate of food HOWEVER this day, the Chef was 5⭐ exceptional. I asked for a medium steak. It was indeed cooked medium. The seasoning and sear on the vegetable accompaniment was perfect. The potato wedges-crispy yet tender and moist on the inside. ThiS is what the elite Chefs speak of when they taste a perfect plate of food. Bravo to the Chef, She is amazing and pays attention to what we order. I will bring family here to sample the steak because this is a great cut of steak. Thank you Madame Chef, never ever doubt your powers. Thank you.“

“It was a real cool vibe. The bartender didn't know how to make my lady's drink so she looked it up and add her own twist. It was 🔥. Music was good and they have pool tables. The wings were also on point... good job yall. I'll be back again“

“Great live music, food and service!“