Voltaire
1617 Genessee St, Kansas City
(816) 472-1200
Customers' Favorites
Cedar River's Hanger Steak Grilled
Artisanal Cheese & Charcuterie
Shrimp and Crab Hush Puppies
Oysters on the Half Shell
Happy Hour Hummus Plate
Duck Breast Seared
Charcuterie Board
Shrimp and Grits
Seasonal Salad
Pommes Frites
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Our lovely queer bartenders made killer well martinis and appeared to be on a lot of ketamine, so the service was comically slow. But they were playing Hole, had correct takes on Gilmore Girls, and made me—a heterosexual—feel mostly welcome. Definitely going back.
Voltaire has such a relaxed and warm atmosphere. It instantly makes you feel welcome. The staff were incredibly kind and attentive throughout the evening, striking the perfect balance of professionalism and friendliness. The drinks were expertly mixed, smooth, flavorful, and just right. But the real star was the food, absolutely delicious, well-seasoned, and thoughtfully portioned to leave you fully satisfied but not stuffed. A truly special spot. I’ll definitely be back.
We stumbled upon Voltaire in the stockyard district on Saturday after going to the antique shops and I’m so glad we did. First and foremost, they have happy hour on Saturdays! Yes, happy hour on Saturdays with $7 old fashioneds, gin and tonics, and great food options. The atmosphere, seating, and lighting is 10/10 with music played from an old school record player. We ordered fries to start off and they came out hot, fresh, and crispy with the best port wine ketchup I’ve...
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