41 Best American Restaurants near Smithville

“This was our first visit and we really liked it. We were there Saturday afternoon and it was pretty busy but we found a table right away (we got lucky but saw others after us waiting on a table so be prepared). I had the captains double and my wife had the tenderloin. Our son is a picky eater but he loved their fries. We also tried the fried mushrooms and onion rings. It was all really good. And to top it off we each had a cookie, also delicious. We'll definitely be back the next time we're out at Smithville Lake.

Parking: It's an old gas station, so parking and dining space is limited. We found a table right away but saw some people waiting after us

Kid-friendliness: This place is good for the whole family“

“I've been to Kozak's many times and the food is always great! Service is always fast and friendly. Highly recommend!“

“It was our first time eating at Gizmos. Great service and great food! The amount of food you get for the price is really good. We will come back again to try more items 😊“

“I am the pickiest person when it comes to food, I get nervous eating burgers I haven’t made myself. I had a burger from Aroma Bistro today and WOW!! It was absolutely amazing!!! Perfectly grilled! The flavor was so good! I had fries and they were perfectly crispy!! 10/10 I will definitely be eating there again!!“

“Brooke was our waitress and she fantastic“

“We were passing thru and staying at Best Western Premier. The desk clerk recommended Conrad’s! We went there and so glad we did! Claire was our waitress and she was amazing! Hubby has allergies and she went back twice to make sure he was ok!! We shared the Blue Chips appetizer…with a couple cold ones. OMG….they were soooo good! We had regular BBQ sauce instead of Buffalo. Amazing! And you get so much!! Definitely enough to share! Then we both ordered the grilled chicken wrap with ranch dressing. That also was so very good! I brought 1/2 of mine back to motel for breakfast in the morning. For a side I had steamed broccoli which was excellent. Hubby had the mixed vegetables. It is a casual but nice place!! Claire was awesome and so was the food!“

“our 2nd time here from South Dakota the smoked turkey was incredible burnt ends you don't even have to chew. and the slaw is unbelievable we ate so much, then got the sampler to bring home a must stop every time we make the 5 hour drive to KC“

“Always have a good time , and the salted bun. Must get“

“Shout out to the Culver’s employee who made my beautiful strawberry fields salad this evening! It was PERFECTION!! Not only was the salad beautiful, but everything was Super Fresh! The lettuce was so very fresh & crisp; the strawberries were perfectly ripe, juicy, & freshly sliced; the grilled chicken was a generous portion & still warm, but not so hot as to wilt the lettuce. The pecans & blue cheese chunks weren’t soggy. Perfection! 😁Thanks so much!“

“We were greeted by Lara. It was a pleasant experience. Order came quickly. It is child-friendly.“

“I recommend the restaurant and the staff. But the short haired manager with glasses makes the dining experience awkward for her team and uncomfortable for the patrons. Don’t berate your team, lady. But if you must, don’t shout it across the room. We eat here a lot and the staff is wonderful. Maybe she’s the common denominator among the problems she perceives.“

“Jim and the team there care, a rare commodity in this day and age. A friend of mine accidentally left behind his son’s teddy bear, 6 waitresses and Jim studied the picture and took down our numbers. Jim was in the back, one of the waitresses (wish I knew her name) said to hold on that Jim would want to be involved. Think about that, a waitress willingly involving a manager, and the manager CARED. 10/10 would recommend, good food, better people. I wish this business nothing but the best. 🙏“

“My wife and I enjoy eating there every time we travel to Liberty. Food is unique and very tasty and filling. A great value. The staff is very friendly and the atmosphere is comfy. Thangs everyone. 👍“

“My wife and I stopped in for the first time in a few years. We were seated after a bit of a wait. It is after all a Friday night in a shopping district. Our server was bright and cheery. She had a warming smile and happy persona. we placed our drink order. Shortly thereafter our food order was taken. I ordered a flat iron steak and a baker. My wife ordered soup and salad. Our dinner was served fairly quickly. Unfortunately my steak was quite a bit overcooked, so I requested one that wasn't over done. When the replacement steak was delivered, it was a bit overdone as well. I was hungry so I kept it. The manager came by to talk to us. I've spent time in a kitchen or two and I understand a dinner rush. The manager stopped at our table and wanted to assure us that this was not acceptable. She made things right, but wasn't needed or expected. I felt bad for our server because she probably feared she wasn't going to get tipped for a fairly big check. She was pretty wrong. I tipped correctly and arguably better than normal. Our return visit ended up being a great experience. We met a couple of wonderful human beings. Had some pretty good food. And, of course, my wife and I got to connect.“

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

“Burning love & French fríes“

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

“This was the best breakfast and service I’ve had in years. If you have not tried this restaurant you need to. Absolutely delicious. Our server, Riley, was so wonderful and attentive. Can’t express how awesome it truly was.“

“was amazing. the staff and food are so great“

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

“We celebrated our daughter’s 13th birthday with 4 of her friends and had the best experience. All the girls had a great time competing against each other and our server gave us the best service. He was very attentive and polite. We had the dip trio and fried pickles as snacks and the girls loved it all. We will definitely be back.“

“We dined here for the first time since the fire. What an enjoyable dinner! Everything was absolutely perfect. The manager (Alicia) was kind and attentive, the server (Darla) was efficient and polite. Looking forward to another dining experience soon.“

“Has good food deals Tuesda-Saturday. Parm garlic tots are amazing. Waitress was respectful and helpful. Been here a couple times when they were really busy and couldn't hear the person next to me and had to wait 2.5-3 hours for food. This time was a lot better, no other people ordering. The food is made to order, so it took about a 30 minutes. I had the cod fillets with Parm garlic tots. I had them bring horseradish, lemon caper butter, and tartar sauce and I mix that into the best dipping sauce I've had in a while. I'm a bit of a chef myself. Don't get their wrap unless you want a ham salad, very healthy option. LOTS of pickles.“

“hot fresh French fries and my burger cooked exactly as I want it“

“Was a little pricey for three people for three people that came out to about $53 to $57.00 waited a long time just to order our food and then had to wait a little bit longer just to get our order it took a little longer than expected but other then that the food was really good.“

“Ken greeted me as he opened the door for me. Everyone was so kind and helpful. I had a takeout order. Ken opened thw door for me again as I left. The food was fresh and yummy. I am allergic to soybeans. Thw grilled chicken sandwich and single scoop 😋 made for a tasty lunch break.“

“I was in Kansas City for a brief visit and decided to have dinner one evening at this location. I had the filet mignon and it was excellent. Cocktail service was also very good, which isn't always the case at chain restaurants. It was a busy night but the staff were attentive and friendly. I'd eat here again without hesitation.“

“We stayed at the hotel attached to Old Chicago. We were able to finish the night at the bar. They were closing out and the ladies there still allowed us to come in and have a drink. They made sure we had cold beer and didn’t try to rush us. It was a wonderful end to our night. Thank you!“

“2 very simple words. fast and delicious 😋“

“Had a great experience!!!“

“Airport restaurants will always have overall low reviews due to higher prices vs the outside world and inflated expectations. It's the airport remember. Its owned and operated by the government. Lower your expectations. With that being said, I enjoyed what I had. Cant speak for whole menu or consistency of quality or service but the chicken sandwich with shoestring fries were damn good.“

“The staff was wonderful! Very convenient to not have to leave the hotel after a long drive to get food, however the margarita in the margarita pizza must’ve been in the other room. Definitely was just a cheese pizza with a few tomatoes on it, no basil!“

“My husband and I visited Saltgrass tonight, anticipating the normal fantastic food and service. As always, our food was excellent, and our server was phenomenal, however an unpleasant scene we witnessed really left a sour taste in our mouth for the evening. As we were dining we witnessed the General Manager, Vernon Blazek begin yelling at a young lady right in the main dining area. He concluded the scene when he yelled “Go home. Bye!” As a Human Resources professional, I can say that had one of my managers treated a subordinate in that manner, especially in front of our customers, that would have been the first and last time that occurred. When my husband addressed the issue with the manager, he was incredibly rude and dismissive of our concerns, ending our conversation by rolling his eyes, stating “Sorry I ruined your dining experience” and walking off. To say we are incredibly disappointed in tonight’s experience would be an understatement.“

“It was Easter Sunday just before noon. Our group was 13 adults and 2 children. Our server Lane was AMAZING. So pleasant, friendly, was always checking on us making sure we had everything we needed. Not one glass ran empty and was on top of the refills. All our food was delicious. With our large group on an Easter Sunday we could not ask for someone as professional as Lane. Great job Lane!!!!“

“Food was delicious & drink’s amazing“

“Fresh delicious yummy 🤤 food 🍱 Oh Lord that was some Good yummy delicious food 🍱 Like it reached a point We felt like Speaking in tongues to pray 🙏 for the Chef 👩‍🍳 like he or She put their arm, 🦵, whole body in that food 🥘 so Good 😊 #chillvibes #ChillNGrill #foodphotography #foodphotography #foodblogger #food“

“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.“

“This place is SCRUMPTIOUS! First time here and will FOR SURE be a return customer! And the beer, chefs kiss 💋“

“Set on new patio and a great meal. Definitely will be going back soon.“

“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.“

“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.“