50 Best Seafood Restaurants in Kansas City

“I wanted to take a moment to thank you for a truly enjoyable evening at your restaurant on Friday, January 23, when I brought my girlfriend, Anita, to celebrate her birthday. Everything about the experience was excellent—from the food to the atmosphere—but I especially want to commend your staff for their professionalism and attentiveness. Our waitress, Tiffany Andrews, was outstanding. She made some wonderful menu recommendations and helped make the evening feel special and seamless. Please pass along my thanks to Tiffany and the rest of your team for helping create such a memorable celebration. We look forward to dining with you again soon.“

“Awesome, will definitely be back“

“The food was incredible, the service was flawless, and the atmosphere was wonderful. I have trouble hearing in crowded restaurants and had no issues here. The service was attentive and thoughtful. And the food was worth daydreaming about. We will be back!“

“They have real good fish and other items. larg portions.“

“We had lunch on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at Lunas, the food was good, our server, Lily, was very helpful, friendly, very personal, made us feel welcome and made sure we had everything we needed. Enjoyed our lunch! Thank you Lilly! Gary and Brenda“

“Came back a second time! Absolutely loved my experience at Bristols in Creve Coeur! The atmosphere is inviting and perfect for any occasion. A huge shoutout to Brad, who truly made our visit memorable. His attentive service, friendly demeanor, and expert bartending skills impressed us all. The cocktails he crafted were not only beautifully presented but also delicious. Brad's knowledge of the menu and personalized recommendations elevated our evening. I can't wait to return and well-deservedly give him and the entire team a five-star rating for an outstanding dining experience! Awesome local restaurant, great atmosphere and service. Upscale all around. Rebecca was a nice attentive waitress. Great seafood.“

“Friendly and welcoming, found you this morning in a news interview from eight years ago on YouTube and after Google search for best bagel shop near me. Bagel was loaded with smoked salmon, and the condiments were fresh, definitely returning.“

“Fire with great customer service“

“What a perfect place for a weekend brunch! The food and drinks were great, and the service was exceptional, specifically Star and Tony. Five-star service!“

“Love Jarocho and Chef Carlos. Can't say enough about the quality of the food. Have their michelada and thank me later.“

“There were some very minor service glitches. For example, we both ordered a Coke Zero and a water. But I got a Coke Zero and my dining partner got a water. And the water glasses weren't refilled promptly. Nor were our sodas. Don't get me wrong, it was very good service. Just not the excellent service we've become accustomed to there. .“

“Great seafood!! We had oysters, hush puppies and gumbo. All of it was delicious. Of course, our wine was also delicious!🍷“

“This place hands down. has the best of the best and the freshest food. #1 in kcmo kata nori for me is a number 1 pick..“

“Great food and service. A“

“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.“

“We were there for Happy Hour; had appetizers and cocktails. Service was impeccable; apps were delicious; highly recommend the Pimento Cheese dish with the smoked grapes. The crab cakes were delicious also. The cocktails were great too; had Manhattans and Mojitos. Just a classic Manhattan, but the Mojito was special; instead of the muddled mint was a mint liquor; delicious. We were in the bar very near to the door to the Union Station main floor on a very cold day; it was only slightly drafty and noise level not bad considering there were a surprising amount of people; including many families out and about on such a cold day but a Sunday with holiday on Monday; many people visiting the Titanic exhibit, Science City and more. Overall a lovely visit.“

“We saw on Facebook and really wanted to try. It was worth the drive. Food and customer service were amazing. We would absolutely come back next time we are in the city and would recommend.“

“Let’s be real, airport food is normally overpriced mediocre at best.
This place changed my view a bit today. Hands down best airport food I have ever experienced.

Order the shrimp meal. You’ll thank me later! Fries were fresh and on point. The wings were pretty tasty and had a special crispy texture on the corners (smoked , and then thrown on grill)“

“this place has some great seafood I'm never disappointed“

“Tonight we came to Thai Orchid for my birthday and sat in Dylan’s section and he was outstanding! So friendly and attentive. He gave us just enough time without being pushy. Our food was wonderful and fresh. I cannot recommend this location enough. We ordered the soft spring rolls, steamed dumplings, shrimp yellow curry and the shrimp pad Thai. Delicious!“

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

“Today was my husband's 75th birthday. He chose to have his celebration meal at Season's 52 and we were pleased as usual with the service (thanks to Michael) and the delicious food in true Season's 52 beautiful ambiance! It was truly memorable experience.“

“Very cool dining and cocktails are superb!“

“Food was super fresh and delicious. We are on our way back again today. If they had coke products instead of Pepsi I'd be there more lol“

“Ordered two separate meals. Food fresh cooked and omg.. I will be returning! 5*****“

“My husband and I came in from out of state and he made a reservation for us at Piropos, everything from our contact with the hostess to our departure from the restaurant was personable and the atmosphere was perfect for our date night the food was delicious and our waitress, Catherine, was extremely attentive and kind, as I’m in a wheelchair, making our visit one of the best nights we had on our 5 day stay in Kansas City! I would recommend this establishment to anyone wanting a classy atmosphere with the best waitstaff and food we’ve ever experienced!“

“Crazy good food at the Crazy Crab! Easy to get to mid town location with plenty of parking. We went for a late lunch so no wait- and ordered the Seafood Combo #1- 1/2 Snow Crab, 1/2 shrimp - Cajun medium and garlic butter. It’s all steamed in a huge bag and comes with tender potatoes, juicy corn and a boiled egg- price point was good for the amount of food you get. I had to take some home.“

“Great food with great atmosphere“

“Amazing food, quick service, and friendly staff.“

“The food was incredible but that’s not the reason I’m taking time to leave a review. Our server Janzen ( hope I’m spelling that right) was simply the best server I’ve ever had. He made a point to get to know us on a more personal level and made recommendations for my celiacs disease. He gave us fantastic mocktails based off of our favorite fruits and even made sure we got to try the phenomenal espresso cake that was gluten free before we left. Request Janzen if you go to Capital Grille.“

“Grace Jeffries was amazing and very fun! Thank you Grace! Digging the mullet! 😜“

“The staff is very friendly and the food and drinks are delicious!“

“I went to Swifts this past Sunday , May 25 around 3 in the afternoon... I met with one of my dear friends and when I tell you, the atmosphere, the cocktails, the food and the service from Ms. Gina was all EXCEPTIONAL!!! Richard and Sheila Swift (The Owners ) were so nice and approachable, I will definetly be going back...very soon!!!“

“They came to my job today and I Had the chicken poboy and lemon pepper wings and fries. 10/10 best food truck I’ve eaten at in the Kansas City area so far i definitely recommend them and I can’t wait for them to come back!“

“I have always loved this Jazz location! Hands down! The staff is awesome! The food is fire! And now you can park in the parking garage right where the parking lot used to be for FREE when you validate it there! 1 Million Stars if you ask me!“

“The first thing I tried was the barria quesadilla and it was so good I almost forgot to take a pic LOL. I also had the Thai fried chicken if you like sweet chili wings you’ll love this taco. The slaw has a mild flavor. The steak taco was cold and I’m not a fan of shrimp tacos. The chicken taquitos were awful too much bread for me. The cheesecake chimi has a nice presentation. It would be delicious without the filling. The filing was a bit gritty and clumpy. Other than they food the location was very clean and employee were very friendly and helpful. I will be returning to try new items off the menu!“

“The food was delicious, but I really wanted to make a point to leave a review about our server. From the very beginning, Tayla was attentive and kind. She made sure to give great descriptions of the food, but the real icing on the cake was how much she went above and beyond. We brought in a cake from the bakery, and the host offered to keep it in the fridge for us. Tayla brought out the cake for us to take pictures and sing happy birthday, and then took it to the back to cut it. The cake was butterfly themed, and she cut out my mom's piece to look like a butterfly. We cannot recommend this restaurant enough, but highly recommend asking for Tayla.“

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

“I want to El Maguey with my family for dinner, and overall we had a pleasant evening. The atmosphere is really great, It’s a modern yet traditional style. We got two taco kids meals and they were definitely over priced for what they were. The restaurant was really clean and we had great service. This restaurant is slightly pricey, but other than that I have no complaints.I think it’s worth checking out!“

“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.“

“This is a newly opened restaurant and unfortunately they weren't serving any alcohol other than beer. It also got progressively hotter in the restaurant as we sat eating so I think they were having ac issues.

I had the bean and cheese papusa and my husband had the fried chicken with fries. His meal was $15.00 and came with only ONE small piece of chicken. 😯 My papusa was DELICIOUS. The tortilla chips were too thick/hard but salsa was yummy. Our server was Amazing! I wish the owner great success 🙏“

“I love Charlie D’s Seafood & Chicken East. We loved the Soulfood Sunday Brunch Buffet, the food was fresh and hot. And the server brought you out fresh hot fish. Everything was good and the service was excellent. I give it 5 stars and we will be back. I told other family members and friends about it.“

“We had lunch on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at Lunas, the food was good, our server, Lily, was very helpful, friendly, very personal, made us feel welcome and made sure we had everything we needed. Enjoyed our lunch! Thank you Lilly! Gary and Brenda“

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

“We stopped by here before seeing a show at The Music Hall. It was great because it was within walking distance and we could make a reservation. I have been to the Drum Room countless times and had no idea about the restaurant in the hotel! We decided to split the grilled peach salad, the fried goat cheese salad and a side of fries. These salads were so good! I feel like you don't often hear people rave about salads after visiting a restaurant but these were both great. I would totally order them again. Our waitress was super nice and even let us know right when we sat down that they were short staffed and that she was also helping with room service. I always appreciate when staff is up front about situations like that because it helps customers understand and manage expectations. Our drinks were rather strong and we both had a hard time finishing them, but overall we had a good experience!“

“The wild Boar and limoncello cake were amazing!“

“Excellent food and service … the only downside is how cold the air conditioning is which makes the food go very cold very quickly !!“

“excellent food! Some of the best Chinese takeout I’ve had in this area. They have a different take on the pork fried rice. It’s not roast pork. They cook the pork differently, giving the rice a altogether improved flavor. I went basic with the chicken wings and they are to die for. This place is a hidden gem.“

“Typically within my travels a steak house like this is unimpressive when you evaluate the value of the meal. This establishment does not fall into that stereotype. The menu does offer some unique selections to break up the monotony of typical steak cuts. Do not sleep on the arrachera or be dissuaded by the cut. The flavor and tenderness was great and definitely unique when compared to typical steak house options. The whiskey selection is phenomenal and the quality of service is fantastic. One of the best restaurants I have visited in the Kansas City area.“

“A true South KC landmark — this spot is hands down my favorite fish place in all of Kansas City. I always get the bossa with red beans and rice, green beans, corn on the cob, sweet potato pie, greens, and cornbread — plus extra hot sauce and tartar sauce (a must!). Every bite hits just right — gas ⛽️⛽️⛽️⛽️“