Mesob Restaurant & Rum Bar

This place is incredible. The Salmon Tibs was incredible, and the service was great as well. Rum selection absolutely off the charts astounding. Highly highly recommend.

Vegetarian options: There were a variety of veggie dishes, and a ton of veggie sides. Really great.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Lambi

I’m disappointed that the Asmara pasta came with different noodles. It’s generally spaghetti noodles. It also was a small portion for the price. The last couple of times I’ve had the Asmara pasta, it hasn’t tasted the same.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Oxtails, fried snapper or tiger shrimp this is the best food in Kansas

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I’m extremely disappointed with my experience at Mesob Restaurant on New Year’s Eve. This is an annual tradition I share with my sister, and this year, it was completely ruined by poor service and unprofessional behavior.

We both ordered the exact same meal: red snapper. I even told the waitress that my sister could have my plantains because I didn’t want them. After waiting over an hour, we finally asked for our food to be packaged to go since it was taking so long. When they brought the to-go bags, they completely left out my meal—even though it was the same as my sister's, and the conversation about swapping plantains happened directly in front of the waitress.

To make matters worse, the total for our order was $92 for two drinks, my sister’s appetizer (a salad), and ONE red snappers. My sister left $95 to cover the bill, yet they had the audacity to claim that we didn’t pay the full amount for our food. The lack of organization and accountability from the staff was unacceptable.

This entire experience was incredibly frustrating and disheartening. It completely ruined what should have been a joyful celebration. Mesob’s lack of communication, timeliness, and professionalism turned our night into a disaster.

I will not be coming back, and I cannot recommend this restaurant to anyone. Do betteR

I have tasted most of the menu and done a couple flights. I’ve loved everything I’ve had and service is usually top notch. Highlights are jerk ribs, conch, oxtail, the vegetarian platter, shrimp and grits, mushroom rice with the spicy slaw, the butternut squash soup, and of course the best tasting rum punch in Kansas City.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Jambalaya, Doro TIBS, Jerk Ribs, Lambi, Spicy Cabbage Salad, Injera

A nice restaurant serving Caribbean and Ethiopian food. A bit pricey for the atmosphere/vibes but certainly the food was good! Our server nice but seemed a pretty new and not very knowledgeable on the dishes when we asked questions. The Tej, aka honey wine, was very interesting- almost a smokiness to it, definitely worth trying. The crab cakes were amazing and the fritters were great too which a good kick. The beef tips were one of our favorites. The lamb was a little tough. Overall we had a good time and would recommend.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 3

Got carry out: bao buns, jerk ribs, crab cakes and conch.
1. The actual buns were dry, meat was okay and 2 types of onions were completely unnecessary as there was more of them than meat and sauce.
2. Jerk ribs were tough and dry as well. Seasoning wasn't good on them, pasta that came with it was really good as were the simple green beans.
3. Crab cakes were the best thing we ordered. Full of Crab, sauce was very complimentary to them.
4. Conch was good as well. Seasoning on batter had a little kick and wasn't too thick. Green pesto like sauce was good too.
Given what we ordered it's a toss up as to whether we'd return/order again especially given we spent $100.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Crab Cakes, Lambi

Ambiance is as wonderful, and the waitress was very nice. Also really enjoyed the food. Will be returning

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

My husband and I enjoyed a flight of rum, conch, and smothered plantain during happy hour. Absolutely loved the conch! Very flavorful and mouth watering! Can’t wait to go back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I was in town on business, and I was craving Haitian food. I actually didn't expect to find any options in KC but I am glad I stumbled on this place. Though the menu had blended cuisine options, the Haitian food was both authentic and delicious. The Cremas, which is made in house, reminded me of my aunt's. I even learned about a new Haitian Beer while chatting with the proprietor. I will come back here anytime I am in Kansas City!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The atmosphere was beautiful very elegant and calm and peaceful. The food was very good and savory and delicious. The drinks were on point. The service was wonderful. I recommend 10 out of 10 will go again.

Vegetarian options: Great options

Dietary restrictions: Spice level

Wheelchair accessibility: Has ramps

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mixed review. The first few drinks we each asked for they were out of (like 4 different ones). The food was mediocre. We got truffle fries that was nothing special. My chicken dish was good and flavorful. My husband hated his food. It did look like a plate of throw up. I think if he'd ordered something different he would have had a better experience.
The restaurant as a whole needs some tlc. The bench I sat on had rips in the fabric and buttons missing. Tile in the bathroom was missing.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 4

Massively disappointed in the food. My first 3 drink requests, they were out of. I finally settled on the $7 happy hour rum
Punch. But I requested a dark rum as opposed to white rum. They charged me $13. There was nothing truffle about the truffle fries. The lamb was saturated in orange Buffalo sauce. My entire plate looked like a big pile of vomit. My wife got the house chicken. It was decent.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Lambi

What a nice place

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Jerk Ribs, Beef TIBS and Collard Greens

This is a cute little resteraunt in KC serving traditional Ethiopian and Caribbean dishes. The waitress was very kind and brought the food out nice and quick. The food itself was delicious. The atmosphere was amazing, with a cool themed building and a not busy, quiet interior. I sure will be coming back here next time I'm in KC!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Avocado, To Go, Salad, Jerk Chicken and Waffles, Surf Duo, Chicken Jambalaya, Coconut Curry Shrimp, Doro TIBS, Jerk Ribs, Vegan Paella, Salmon Awaze TIBS, Taco Week, Avocado Salad, Beef TIBS and Collard Greens, Oreo Bread Pudding, Lambi, Spicy Cabbage Salad