42 Best American Restaurants near Smithville

“Best kept secret in KC (technically, it's in Paradise @ Smithville Lake)! Seriously, if you're looking for a unique dining experience with amazing food and an awesome, small-town atmosphere, this should be on your list of places to visit in KC.“

“We love to go to Kozak’s. Their menu and food are amazing. I love their salads!!! The lettuce is always fresh and never wilted!“

“The food has always been good and it’s a popular place for dinner. I can’t afford $7 for a beer though.“

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

“Great place to ear drink and have a good laugh!“

“love this place. close to the airport and genuinely nice staff. sides aren't the boring standard. brisket and ribs are always up there with the best I've had. Will go back when I'm traveling through town.“

“Traditionally I have been big on Culvers. Good food, good prices very consistent. That said I got a chicken sandwich today and the bacon was half the size as normal and the chicken was totally different from normal as well. Its half as thick as it was before and whatever the breading is that is on this sandwich tastes totally different in an off putting way. Definitely not up to the normal culvers standards.“

“When you go to Corner Cafe in Liberty and get the pleasure of sitting in Andrew's section not only will he make sure your food order is right and drinks are full he will make sure you laugh and leave smiling. What a great experience! Customer service at its finest!“

“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.“

“Brooke was our waitress and she fantastic“

“Fun and funky. Reminds me a great deal if the little out of the way places in Hawaii where you can get the best food.“

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

“Let me start by saying that I am a huge fan of Whataburger. If you know me, you know I LOVE WHATABURGER, WYNONNA & BABY JESUS! Being someone from the great state of Texas who appreciates good food and great service, I can confidently say that Whataburger's locations across Texas are consistently impressive. However, there is one specific Whataburger, #813 on 15329 Wallisville Rd, that holds a special place in my heart: the one on Wallisville Road. Now, it's not just because of the food that I love this particular Whataburger. It's the three amazing ladies who work there in the morning: Ms. Vera, Ms. Jean, and Ms. Judy. These ladies are an absolute powerhouse, and they make my experience at Whataburger truly exceptional. Every morning, I visit this Whataburger for breakfast, and I must admit that I look forward to seeing these three wonderful individuals more than I do for my biscuits and gravy. From the moment I walk in, they greet me with warm smiles and make me feel like I am the most important person in the world. They treat me not just as a customer but as a friend. One thing that sets these ladies apart is their genuine friendliness and courtesy. They go above and beyond to ensure that every customer feels welcomed and valued. Miss Vera, in particular, gives the best hugs that instantly brighten up my day. Their level of service is truly top-notch, and they deserve to be treated like queens. While the food at Whataburger #813 on Wallisville Road is consistently delicious, it is the presence of these three remarkable ladies that truly makes this location stand out. Their dedication to providing exceptional service and creating a welcoming atmosphere is truly commendable. If you ever find yourself in the area, I highly recommend paying a visit to this Whataburger. Not only will you enjoy a tasty meal, but you will also be greeted by the three queens of Whataburger: Ms. Vera, Ms. Jean, and Ms. Judy. They are the heart and soul of this location, and they are the reason why I keep coming back.“

“The BEST shrimp tacos! We will be back next week for the Friday Shrimp Taco special. And the mango margaritas......so good!“

“If you are a biker, stay away. The owner tells the help not to serve you. Turned about 50 of us away so we went to twin peaks. Greeted w open arms. This isn't the first time we've tried going there on the bikes both times we were asked to not be served, loudly across the bar“

“We stayed at a nearby hotel that didn’t have a restaurant, so that’s why we came here. We saw advertised on the menu that the kids meals were free (2 children per adult) if you stayed at the holiday Inn. That was a good deal! We had to pay since we were guests of Fairview Inn, but the kid meals were only $6.00 and included an entree, side, drink and ice cream. I had one of their burgers with a lettuce wrap. It was very good! The onion rings were overcooked, but still acceptable. My meal was $13. The waitress was not overly friendly but the service was quick and she was kind. I would go back here to eat.

Kid-friendliness: Free kid meals if you stay at that hotel. Their meals came with ice cream, which the kids obviously loved.“

“Burning love & French fríes“

“Best burger in KC! Best service in KC! This place is awesome. Definitely check it out. They have great drink specials, too!“

“Our server (Kathyrn) was exceptional. Food was good, atmosphere was great. Just exactly what you would expect from this chain restaurant. It is the staff that make it great, not just the food.

Vegetarian options: They have a few.

Kid-friendliness: Lots of kids here“

“great food. great service“

“Very loud restaurant, the food was decent but charging $6 for the same exact coffee you pay $2 for at any gas station is crazy. The prices here are not budget friendly...We ordered 2 coffees, 2 pancakes and an omelet and it came to $50... how? idk.“

“I love going to LongHorn Steakhouse for lunch when the prices are a little cheaper.
I always love their juicy 12 oz ribeye steak with asparagus.
I order the tonion for an appetizer.
They have good bread.
Plenty of seating in the restaurant.“

“Eating here was hands down the BEST! I have never had such a wonderful time at a restaurant. The food was absolutely delicious! Our server Nick was with out a doubt phenomenal, I would recommend eating here every time. Nick went above and beyond for my anniversary! Safe to say 10/5 stars in every way!“

“Fantastic fast food restaurant! We've been waiting to try this place since we are fans of the competitor! Needless to say, they didn't disappoint when walking in for the first time to order! The food was prepared impeccably and quite tasty! Impressive employees and facility! "Wendy" was at the helm behind the cash register and pointed us in the right direction! She was incredible to talk to and friendly! The prices were comparable to other fast food, and worth it! The sandwiches come in 3 different sizes according to the meat ordered! Impressive! The facility was near capacity and busy thru and thru! All the food ordered was the right temperature and worth purchasing! We returned a week later in the drive-thru! We weren't as impressed by the quality of the sandwiches compared to entering the restaurant! We'll be back and visit Wendy inside, rather than going thru the drive! Thank you again!“

“Melissa was awesome checking us in last night. She went above and beyond. Thank you, Melissa! Nice snacks for HH members. Great location near airport. Shuttle to airport. Quiet. Nice rooms. Fantastic cooked breakfast or grab quickly from the buffet.“

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

“My family & I love T-shotz!! The service there is always superior! Jaden is our go to server. She goes above and beyond to ensure your time there is stress free and filled with tons of fun! The food is phenomenal and the staff is always friendly.“

“Had a great experience!!!“

“Haven't been in a long time. Side salad was ok, and I found 2 hairs, it happens. Fried mushrooms, grilled chicken Buffalo wrap was good and not too spicy. The beers were cold, I wish you had more seasonal beet options. Will keep the landing as an option in the future.

Parking: Parking can be tight and hard to find at times during business hours with the nearby businesses. There are also no parking areas in the parking lot.“

“Best staff in town!!!!!!!“

“Great place to sit down and enjoy a meal! Been going here for over 5 years now and have never had a problem with leaving empty lol!“

“Great place to watch a Chiefs game.“

“We ended up at Hereford House by happy happenstance I was meeting Iowa cousins for dinner. Our server Linda was awesome she was very knowledgeable regarding the menu and options. The roll are so warm, soft and delicious with the honey butter. We got a real variety steak excellent, chicken was tender and chili with skillet cornbread and desserts the incredible carrot cake and warm apple crisp. A truly relaxing wonderful dinner.“

“Muy lindo y rico un ambiente agradable“

“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.“

“The food was really good, honestly even if you’re not staying at the hotel it’s worth going to. It did take a while for the food to come out but it was the 4th of July so probably short staffed. Definitely would recommend trying this place out.“

“I met up with friends for appetizers and drinks. The server was so sweet and checked on us a bit. The atmosphere was friendly and energetic. There was a variety or drinks and appetizers that were enticing and delicious. So glad there was space available for me and my girls to chill.“

“Service was great food was good as usual been here many times so i would say you can't go wrong with this place.

Parking: Plenty ofplaces to park

Kid-friendliness: Definitely kid friendly

Wheelchair accessibility: It's wheelchair accessible no doubt“

“My favorite hotel restaurant! Food is always spot on, fresh, and so good! I always order the flank steak and everything is always perfect! I've never had a bad lunch or dinner here. Now breakfast...well, in addition to the standard hotel fare, there's also a sudo-Starbucks on site (frappe mixes and coffee, not a full service starbucks)

Parking: They recently resurfaced their lot. There is also a smaller lot around the back that has closer parking to the door and elevators, but you'll need a key card to get in.“

“Hotel surprise! This restaurant is located in the Hilton Garden Inn. They have a vast selection of beers and of course wines and liquor are served as well. I wasn't in the mood for a pizza but if I did it was an impressive menu of options. I decided to try the spaghetti and meatballs. The sauce was excellent in a way sweet tasting and the meatballs were fantastic! Loaded with flavor. The best part of it all is the prices they charge for their meals and beers is very reasonable and if you're staying in any of the hotels nearby or a local I would definitely say worth coming on in.“

“The food was good. The service was good. The restroom was gross and smelly.“

“Martin City Pizza & Taproom is now live on DoorDash, UberEats, GrubHub and Toast for online ordering and delivery! Love their menu variety and plentiful serving sizes for a great value! The Cobb salad is insane, the Charcuterie board is out of this world and my favorite pizza is the Chicken Spanakopita. The Martin City beers are always great along with full bar, but the extensive wine selection is truly impressive! I've dined in and the restaurant has a nice local, approachable vibe. The service was top notch and team members are very friendly.“