50 Best Seafood Restaurants in Kansas City

“First time at Eddie V’s and it won’t be our last! Food was delicious. We had the lobster bisque, the salmon, and the filet with the lobster tail. *chefs kiss! The sides were so tasty! The crab fried rice is a must! What made it even better was the service we received from Bruce. He was fantastic!“

“I went here on New Year's Eve and I was to early for the special and the very nice gentleman at the register took my order anyway. That seaside platter was 🔥. The customer service was outstanding. The food was fresh as well. I willbe back to try other items. Thank you Krab Kingz.“

“Outstanding service from our waiter, Chris! (a solid "Hardy" doppelganger). From the check-in desk to the lively bar. Great service and people that seem to love their jobs made our experience memorable celebrating birthdays & an anniversary. Food was excellent and the 10-layer carrot cake knocked it out of the park. Needless to say, we will back! Coming in from Wisconsin and ending our trip at Ocean Prime made the weekend!“

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

“Fire with great customer service“

“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.“

“I just moved to downtown Kansas City and decided to try this cute little bagel shop. I was overly delighted when I took a bite of the everything bagel! It had a nice, chewy texture. I tried the jalapeno schmear and my daughter got the Oreo schmear. Incredibly delicious!! We will definitely be back!“

“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.“

“Both food and service at our late afternoon Easter Sunday dinner were excellent. My husband loved the trout and my petite filet mignon did not disappoint! This Altamonte Springs Seasons 52 is always a good choice for us. Great Happy Hour too!“

“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..“

“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.“

“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 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.“

“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!“

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

“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“

“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.“

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

“Very cool dining and cocktails are superb!“

“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!“

“I hold Pierpont’s staff in the highest regard; here you are treated with great care. The affordability of the food is astounding when its (high) quality is taken into account. My treatment here felt special, yet it was clear that the kindness I’d been shown was no exception. 😊 Thanks, Lizzy!“

“Great food with great atmosphere“

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

“We enjoyed our meal for sure. Food is excellent as always. The only reason for a 4 star review is their attempts at a fine dining experience falls short of an actual fine dining experience. By this I mean, wine glasses needed to be asked to be removed even after it was clear we weren't having wine. Had to ask for iPad they left on the table to removed. Had to ask for plates to be cleared and new utensils to be brought.... All minor things but as the restaurant wasn't busy, these were all the little things that can set the tone for a fine dining experience. And at over $350 for three people at brunch, I do expect MORE. The most outstanding service was by our busboy who filled our waters at every opportunity without fail. Our server was certainly courteous and capable, maybe just a little green with overall expectation of excellence. While I'm sure we will be back, I honestly prefer YaYa's due to the level of service they offer. While not considered “fine dining”, Yaya's never fails to impress with their waitstaff training. And they charge half as much for basically the same quality of food options. I guess you got to chose what matters most to you when you're looking for fine dining— the “name” or the over all feel of a place.“

“It might not catch your eye as you drive down Broadway, but what a gem this place is. The staff were incredibly friendly, restaurant was clean, and the food was piping hot when served to our large group. The seafood boil, catfish, and hush puppies were a huge hit. Recommend to anyone wanting to stretch and try something new.“

“A great restaurant food and drinks. Good service. Hard to describe how fine this place is. Strong drinks,good vibes and music. Special cajun food. The bread pudding is the best. Always return to this place. You won't be disappointed. Sweet tea is a good waitress.“

“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!!!“

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

“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!“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“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.“

“The wild Boar and limoncello cake were amazing!“

“They are the best at Customer Service. They were kind enough to let me add onto a reservation when I was planning a birthday party. Great food and great service.“

“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.“

“👌👌👌👌🤙🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻good food recommendation“

“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!“

“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“

“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.“

“This is a historical restaurant you should visit for the experience! Amazing it's reopened and appears to be doing quite well! Our special occasion was celebrated with friends and family and reservations well in advance! Thank goodness we took the time to do so! The atmosphere is one of the best around, which set the tone for our night! Our drinks were wonderful and taste to perfection! Our steaks were all different cuts, and 4 of the 7 were pretty tough, and kinda disappointing! We dealt with it and never complained or let it hinder our evening! The flavors were good for the food! The escargot appetizers were the best we'd ever had! Our entire group was overly impressed! In addition, the members of our group that had never tried escargot was filling up on the delicacies! Great choice! Parking can be a bit of a challenge with apartment buildings all around, and a half lit lot! We'd definitely visit again to give it another try and enjoy out evening out! Our next visit, I'd request to drop everybody off at the front entrance and find a parking spot afterwards! We hope you enjoyed your evening as well as we did!“

“One of the nicest self serve car washes I’ve been to. There’s places to hang your mats to spray them and all of the water soap brushes and everything are always in excellent condition. They keep it very clean. One time I accidentally left my mats hanging and came back a couple hours later and they were laying out in the front waiting for me. Very well run.“

“OMG my First Time here & it was 🔥🔥!“