Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant- Kansas City - Plaza, MO

★★★★☆ 4 (799) • $$

"Mess with the wine, and highly recommend doing a tasting if it is your first experience here. They have amazing happy hours with a seasonal rotating menu. I was able to try a sangria flight and flatbread on happy hour which did not disappointThe risotto entrée I received was actually not great and the staff was kind enough to take it back for an equally mediocre plate. I have had the salads here and they are amazing, but both of the entrées I experienced my past visit lead me to believe I am not willing to pay $40 for a plate here again. Stick with the wine and appetizers and you will have an amazing experience (or maybe just an entrée that was different than the pasta or risotto!)"

Rye Leawood

★★★★☆ 3.8 (826) • $$

"Great ambiance! Very nice menu .. my dad had the squash soup which looked amazing. I had the salmon toast, it came with a side salad. It was very good. The desserts looked incredible. Will be back for sure"

Tom's Town Distilling

★★★★★ 4.5 (484) • $$

"Tom's Town Distilling is a solid spot for a quality cocktail. Service was great with very friendly bartenders. Whatever you decide to order here, I doubt you'll regret it!I went with this drink and it made my night:Double Oaked Old Fashioned - Tom's Town Double Oaked Bourbon, demerara sugar, dry curacao, Maraschino liqueur, Angostura bittersThanks Tom!"

Potpie

★★★★☆ 4.3 (530) • $$

"Potpie Restaurant is a cozy, hidden gem in Kansas City, known for its warm, inviting atmosphere and comfort food with a gourmet twist. Tucked away in Westport, Potpie is a neighborhood favorite, offering a menu that rotates with the seasons to highlight fresh, locally sourced ingredients.As the name suggests, the restaurant's signature dish is their potpie, which is exceptional. The flaky, buttery crust covers a rich, savory filling of tender chicken or beef, paired with perfectly cooked vegetables in a flavorful gravy. It's comfort food at its finest, hearty and satisfying without being heavy. While the potpie is a standout, the rest of the menu also shines, with dishes like roasted chicken, lamb shank, and daily fresh fish options, all cooked with precision and care.The intimate, dimly lit dining room has a romantic, relaxed vibe, perfect for a date night or an evening with friends. The service is attentive and knowledgeable, and the staff is happy to offer wine pairings or recommendations from their small but well-curated menu.One thing to note is that Potpie can fill up quickly, especially on weekends, so reservations are recommended. Prices are a bit higher, but the quality of the food and the dining experience make it worth it.Overall, Potpie is an excellent choice for those seeking comfort food with a refined touch in a welcoming, low-key setting. It's a place where you can indulge in a hearty meal while enjoying the charm of a small, local eatery."

Tannin Wine Bar & Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.2 (471) • $$

"Tannin didn't disappoint. A wonderful outing to this Wine Bar. We had made a reservation so that certainly helped. It was busy this Saturday evening and there was a great ambience aa we entered. We were seated in a booth and my only fault was that I wish the AC was turned down a bit.The Menu was wonderful with a good selection of cocktails and of course Wine. I ordered a Moscow Mule as my first choice was no longer available. I knew right off my choices were going to be from the starters Menu and they were just perfect. The delicious fries with Aioli were spot on. The ahi tuna tartare with its crispy wontons were a delight and the shrimp appetizer were so good i ordered another. I didn't order a meal from the Menu but my love did. He went with the 3 course meal and a wine flight which he said was very good. His steak was a perfect medium rare and he was very pleased. We will certainly be returning. I will add that parking can be a chore even though they do have a lot adjacent. We luckily found a spot on the street and paid through the app."

Brown & Loe

★★★★☆ 4.2 (440) • $$

"Been wanting to try here forever in a day. Late brunch brought us in on a Sunday. Service was prompt. Beautiful old building. Cubano my Hubs ordered was pretty legit. My Benedict was terrible. Too much tarragon and dill in the hollandaise left all other flavors struggling to compete. Ate a few bites because it was kind of pricey at $22, but really couldn't force myself to eat anymore. Will take home to the dog. I will probably never find myself here again. Even the Cubano was good, but not have to have again."

The Classic Cup Cafe

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (596) • $$

"We went here for a team brunch. The Manager was so helpful when I called to make a reservation. The service was fantastic and food was great!"

Sierra Grill

★★★★☆ 4.4 (339) • $$

"I couldn't wait to go back to this establishment after an elite event a while ago. I took a friend and my 3 y/o daughter there for lunch. They do in fact have a kids menu, which had me surprised since this is a higher end business. I ordered my daughter the fancy kids Mac n cheese, she is a fry nut so she thoroughly enjoyed her fries that accompanied the Mac. My friend ordered the steak sandwich. She absolutely loved the garlic fries. She kept raving about them so I had to try them. They were outstanding! I ordered the special which was a prime rib sandwich with bbq sauce and onion rings on it. It was delicious but messy! The onion rings were thin like onion straws. As a side I went with something that I knew this place could make amazing but other places can't- Brussels sprouts! They did not disappoint. This is a nice quiet restaurant. Our server was absolutely amazing. In fact he was so amazing my 3 year old asked if he could babysit her sometime. Such a cute memory. I wish they had one of these in the northland as it's off the beaten path for me but I will venture back as much as I can. It's my new favorite place!"

Blvd Tavern

★★★★☆ 4 (409) • $$

"I can't believe I have overlooked Blvd Tavern all these years... we had dinner there recently and man was it ever good! We split the BBQ burger and the steak salad. I'm not usually a salad at a restaurant person, but I would come back just for that alone. Decent drink menu with rotating seasonals, not a ton of character on the inside, and service was solid. The food is the star of the show here."

Wings Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.4 (336) • $

"This place is literally 10/10. I went to the Northland location. had every type of wing from boneless, bone in, dry rub & wet wings. I also got macaroni & cheese, fries & sweet potato fries with caramel. I wish I got more pictures. The service was good and quick! Literally don't think, just go! The Westport location is getting renovated."

True Food Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.2 (365) • $$

"Food is fresh, high quality and always delicious. The head Chef there is fantastic. Had brunch on Saturday and food was terrific, service great. The Chef sent out complimentary app & sweets for our table acknowledging our long time patronage to the restaurant, which was truly appreciated. Highly recommend the Breakfast Tacos, Guacamole and Avocado Toast. Honestly never had a bad meal here. Everything is delicious. We dove into our food immediately...this was the only picture I was able to get before these were gone in a flash too."

Rock & Brews - Overland Park

★★★★☆ 3.7 (465) • $$

"Got there was pretty busy, but was seated as soon as we walked through the door. Our waiter was cool and professional. I had the Philadelphia freedom, which is a chicken cheesesteak, topped with bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and cheese. It was pretty, but a little too cheesy for me, only cause me and diary ain't the best of friends . Fries were good as well. Decent spot, will go back again."

Tavern at Mission Farms

★★★★☆ 4 (384) • $$

"We love tavern! We have been to both locations in prairie village and mission farms, but we definitely frequent the mission farms ones the most. Food is always delicious, and they are always changing up their menu rotation so there is always something new to try! It's a nice dim light setting in the restaurant, so it's easy on the eyes and not too bright. The service is typically great, there have only ever been a couple of times where the server or the staff bringing out the food weren't the best. Highly recommend their specialty cocktails and their calamari appetizer is one of our go to!"

Pearl Tavern

★★★★☆ 4.1 (332) • $$

"We tried this place for the first time tonight. It was pretty good. I was a little dubious about eating oysters in the middle of America, but these were good. They had a wide selection of oysters and I picked three of them and they were lovely.I also had the shrimp cocktail for an appetizer, and the prawns were enormous if not a wee bit overcooked. They were kind of chewy. The cocktail sauce was excellent.My wife shared the calamari appetizer with her sister, and they both enjoyed it. The hush puppies were excellent!My wife shrimp was a little bit too spicy for her. The menu said hot shrimp, which she assumed to be warm, but it was actually spicy. I had the crispy fish tacos and they were wonderful. I like spicy things and especially enjoyed the habanero salsa. We were all too full for dessert, but they did look good. We are happy to return to Pearl Tavern soon."

BRGR Kitchen + Bar

★★★★☆ 3.6 (424) • $$

"Great burgers, prompt service, great patio when the weather is nice. Tried the pickle fries this time and they were so good! They are cut like fries instead of chips. They have an amazing Monday night special- $30 for 4 burgers and fries."

Room 38 Restaurant & Lounge

★★★★☆ 3.8 (373) • $$

"Came in between movies during the True False Film Festival. Ordered the delicious Crab Rangoon dip. Loved the mango jalapeño mojito, the Chocolate Espresso and the Darkside of the Moon-Shine Sour. We also really loved the candied bacon on the salmon burger and the burger! Service was attentive and gave great suggestions."

The Phoenix

★★★★☆ 4.2 (267) • $$

"TL;DR: If you love live music, especially 80s/90s and jazz, come by the Phoenix. Would highly recommend for fans of Green Lady looking for some place to grab a bite earlier in the day. The drinks are decent, the prices are reasonable, the portions are good, and the atmosphere makes up for everything else. The Phoenix is a bit off the beaten path and less well-known than Green Lady and Black Dolphin, but it has a strong history in Kansas City (it served illegal alcohol during the Prohibition) and still has a long list of regulars. This bar feels like a neighborhood joint but is very welcoming to newcomers. DRINKS I tend to get their cocktails--if you're looking for a lighter cocktail like I am, I'd recommend the Ride the Wave and Am I the Asshole. Ride the Wave tastes mostly like ginger beer, and Am I the Asshole is a lot of vanilla with notes of lemon and blueberry. They also have a solid pick of anything else you may be looking for. FOOD This is your standard bar fare. I've heard better things about the Phoenix's brunch, but don't come expecting anything outstanding. I would recommend the spin(ach) dip and get it with a side of fries. The fries aren't listed as their own side on the menu, but just ask the staff and they're super accommodating. MUSIC My friends and I came earlier in the evening and got to see Talya and her Boyfriends, who put on an amazing show. We loved the time here and will definitely be back!"

Tavern In The Village

★★★★☆ 4 (294) • $$

"3 stars for patio. Could use some more flowers and plants. 5 stars for service. 5 stars for food. I honestly CRAVE the trout. It was so good. Will be back for that alone."

YaYa's Euro Bistro

★★★★☆ 3.8 (319) • $$

"This place is fine. My family comes here because there's a large room we can rent out for when we all come into town. I'm vegan and from seattle, my brother-in-law is vegetarian, and this place can accommodate dietary restrictions (sort of).There's basically one vegan options -- hummus and bread (it's actually very good), Greek salad without cheese, and then they make me some pasta with red sauce and veggies (not on the menu).My cousin is gluten free and they got her some meat and veggies.The vegetarian can eat risotto off the menu, but when I asked about the cauliflower steak I was told there was chicken stock in the sauce (?!?), might want to double check on that bc it seems like it's vegetarian based on the menu description. My cousin's steak once came out way too undercooked and she sent it back. I don't think anyone's been really blown away from the food, and I personally think it's probably a little overpriced for what you get. To his credit, Brandon, the guy who serves us in the separate room every time, is incredibly patient and helpful and answers all our questions and deals with us when we move tables and are just generally chaotic.I think there's two side rooms you can reserve, and one time when we were there the one next door had very loud music and cheering -- we discovered it was a 21st birthday with a belly dancer, so I guess there's that."

Homesteader

★★★★☆ 3.8 (294) • $$

"The Homesteader had been on my list for a LONG time, so when my family asked me to find a restaurant for brunch after the zoo run that could accomodate a big crowd and take a reservation this place was on my radar. I was really impressed because they could actually accommodate us. I needed to make a reservation for a Saturday morning for 10 and after some research I quickly found that most places either don't take weekend brunch reservations or don't take them online for more than 8. Honestly I get why and it's fair, but it limited us on where to go. I was insanely grateful that the Homesteader made this easy peasy for us to book. The run was on a stormy Saturday and as we all finished the race we realized the rain (and thunder, and lighting) was right on our heels! This changed our plans a bit as we had planned to hang out at the zoo for a bit longer and let the kiddos run around. Instead, we ran to our cars to avoid the thunderstorm! So, what did this do to our brunch plans? It made us about 30 minutes early. We decided to go and try our luck anyways. My parents made it there first and the Homesteader was super kind and had our table ready so we were able to sit down and eat a bit earlier than expected. Now to the restaurant (I know, you've waited long enough!). I would describe this place as a hyper local, cozy, breakfast and brunch cafe. It feels warm, welcoming, and like it's been around for a while when you come inside. The folks working were honestly some of the best I've ever encountered. SO friendly, so happy to answer questions, and so kind to my kid. Honestly, they really made our visit a great one. We all tried different things on the menu and everything from the cinnamon roll to the benedict was really good! There were some unique items on the menu, and even the coffee came out tasty, which was amazing when you've waited until 10 am for your first cup of the day. Overall I'd come back for sure. The food is very good, it might not be the absolute best in the city, but they make up for it with charm, some of the best staff in town, and a cozy neighborhood ambiance."

Grand Street Cafe

★★★★☆ 4 (263) • $$

"The manager, Drew, was accommodating and professional, making our visit enjoyable. Our server, Shawn, was attentive and pleasant, ensuring we had everything we needed. The ambiance was delightful, and the restaurant was spotless. We particularly loved the Grapefruit on the Rocks cocktail and the fresh food from the buffet--both were delicious! We had a fantastic experience and can't wait to return!"

Barley's Kitchen + Tap

★★★★☆ 3.5 (332) • $$

"Loved, loved, loved how festive they have made there establishment. Even the restrooms were decked out with lights and a tree. So fun! Another on point detail was their seasonal menu. Every item on the menu was a holiday movie themed name, which made browsing the menu so fun and nostalgic and made you smile. Plenty of options from apps, pizza, burgers, salads, pasta and more. Loved the fun seasonal cocktails as well! I ordered Buddy's Berry Mojito Mocktail. Got my entree I ordered the Halloween town birria pork sandwich. Yum! If you want a fun festive spot with yummy food and great seasonal vibes, check them out!"

Addison's

★★★★☆ 3.8 (271) • $$

"Always listen to your wife. Traveling from STL to KC, we needed a lunch break. Yelp to the rescue. Columbia has many choices, and after reading several, she chose Addison's. We found easy street parking and were seated in a booth as soon as we entered. A few mins to peruse the menu and our server was there to get the order. My wrap was interesting, as i would never consider bleu cheese steak with mashed potato's, but if was enjoyable. My wife's Red White and Green, again was not something I would have ever considered, but it to, was good. I enjoyed the artwork they had there, it was reproductions of Thomas Hart Benton's work."

Argentina Bites

★★★★☆ 4.2 (220) • $$

"This restaurant is in The Ambassador Hotel in downtown Kansas City, MO. This is not your average "hotel restaurant" rather is a seriously elevated hotel dining experience!I came here several times during my 4 night stay, to enjoy wine at the bar, to enjoy a couple of amazing breakfasts, to enjoy dinner one evening, and to enjoy dessert on a different evening. The service by everyone I encountered was spot-on and very friendly. The venue is dimly lit and beautifully decorated, sort of art deco'ish. Their menus are great, lots of appetizing and eye-catching dishes on them! For breakfast, their American Reserve Breakfast is a knockout! The 6 grain toast is incredible!! They perfectly toast it on the flat top and then offer it up with some butter, which just really makes it taste even better! But those breakfast potatoes are insanely good! Probably the best breakfast potatoes I've had!! Soft, very flavorful, and slightly zesty and I love how they incorporate the diced onions and peppers in it, along with the seasoning. Eggs were always cooked just right!For dinner one evening I opted for soup and salad... both were made with very fresh ingredients and their house made smoked tomato vinaigrette was excellent. Their tomato bisque was very tasty! Save room for dessert, they make a great Crème Brûlée!They do offer a very nice wine and cocktail list as well. Definitely check ahead or make reservations. While I was there, they were completely packed over the weekend, but not so busy on the weeknights - Better safe than sorry. Highly recommend stopping in!!"

Argentina Bites

★★★★☆ 4.2 (220) • $$

"This restaurant is in The Ambassador Hotel in downtown Kansas City, MO. This is not your average "hotel restaurant" rather is a seriously elevated hotel dining experience!I came here several times during my 4 night stay, to enjoy wine at the bar, to enjoy a couple of amazing breakfasts, to enjoy dinner one evening, and to enjoy dessert on a different evening. The service by everyone I encountered was spot-on and very friendly. The venue is dimly lit and beautifully decorated, sort of art deco'ish. Their menus are great, lots of appetizing and eye-catching dishes on them! For breakfast, their American Reserve Breakfast is a knockout! The 6 grain toast is incredible!! They perfectly toast it on the flat top and then offer it up with some butter, which just really makes it taste even better! But those breakfast potatoes are insanely good! Probably the best breakfast potatoes I've had!! Soft, very flavorful, and slightly zesty and I love how they incorporate the diced onions and peppers in it, along with the seasoning. Eggs were always cooked just right!For dinner one evening I opted for soup and salad... both were made with very fresh ingredients and their house made smoked tomato vinaigrette was excellent. Their tomato bisque was very tasty! Save room for dessert, they make a great Crème Brûlée!They do offer a very nice wine and cocktail list as well. Definitely check ahead or make reservations. While I was there, they were completely packed over the weekend, but not so busy on the weeknights - Better safe than sorry. Highly recommend stopping in!!"

Story

★★★★☆ 4 (235) • $$$

"I can't believe I hadn't ever been to Story before this! We had a pretty early rez (5pm Sunday) so arrived with the place to ourselves, but by 7pm it was packed. And rightfully so.The pear goat cheese salad and duck empanadas were fantastic. Dishes where you can taste every individual unique flavor (and the candied nuts are crushed small so they don't just take over everything).I ordered the lobster and shiitake tagliatelle as my entree and I would have licked the plate if it would have seemed appropriate. All 3 plates were so delicately done and absolutely delicious. I really liked Brian's entree too: beef short rib is apparently a staple on their menu and I can see why. The meat is perfection from the sauce to the tenderness. The gnocchi were a little tighter than I expected (more like spaetzle) but the perfect bite was a little of the crispy onion ring, a little of the flake-apart beef, and a mini gnocchi. We got fries to start and demolished them, though they were just a tiny bit over salted. The aioli is the key. I liked the lemon cake but LOVED the carrot cake with mascarpone buttercream and crunchy salty bits on top. Pair with good cocktails and a great wine list and we were happy diners."

Paulo and Bill

★★★★☆ 3.6 (251) • $$

"Maggie, our server was amazing and we were here to celebrate my grandson's 11 year-old birthday. They were getting ready to close, but they accommodated us and we couldn't have been happier! The Manager was friendly and welcomed us and we will definitely be back! We were treated so well by all and we very much appreciated it. The food was excellent!"

The Grand Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.3 (167) • $$

"I can't believe Grand Cafe has been there for 12 years, and I just go there for dinner. Dawn was an amazing server. Very friendly and took great care of us. We were there for our 2nd anniversary dinner. We started out with the warm pimento cheese dip. Was a little fluffier than I expected but very good. The husband had the 10 oz filet with the lemon butter. I wasn't sure about lemon on steak, but it was delicious. The green beans with bacon were like my grandmother use to make. I got the last serving of housemade seafood ravioli with a crab sauce and grilled chicken on top. It was so good! There were chunks of scallops and whole popcorn shrimp inside. That is fresh! We finished off with the gooey butter cake brownie and a scoop of homemade ice cream. It is an explosion of sweet goodness. Definitely stop by and see Dawn and have a fabulous dinner."

Urban

★★★★★ 4.7 (138) • $$

"I've eaten here twice in the last month. The creme brulee French toast and brown butter pancakes are my favorites ( carbs be damned when I eat here ). The bacon and eggs are cooked to perfection. The sticky duck wings have a great sweet and savory teriyaki taste. I just wish they came in a spicy variation. The food presentation is nothing short of exquisite. Service has been great both time's I've been here. The ambience is colorful, chic, eye catching. They celebrate local artists by having their art on display. A culinary gem in the heart of KC. Can't wait to go again!"

Blue Moose

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (262) • $$

"My family and I come here a lot - a little bit because we know there's something on the menu for all of us, including my picky toddler, but also because there doesn't happen to be a lot of casual dining around here unless you go up to 87th St.Blue Moose is a big restaurant with casual cabin dining vibes, complete with Blue Moose all around. It's one of my son's favorites. We never seem to have an issue with the hostesses and are generally seated pretty quickly. I'm not sure how the server sections work here, but from here it seems like it always takes 15-20+ minutes to get to us, even when it's not busy. On the worst occasion, I think I waited 35 minutes just to get drinks with several wait staff walking past us multiple times. After that though, and orders are in, things seem to go smoothly and move along as expected. As I mentioned before, the food is always good. My husband usually gets sandwiches or wraps. I change it up sometimes but recently I've been getting the curry. I used to think it was odd to have curry on an other American-style restaurant, but dang is it good here. I definitely recommended adding the blackened shrimp too! Another favorite of mine is the wedge salad + add grilled salmon.3 stars for spotty service, but bumped up to 4 stars for consistently good food."

Barley's Kitchen + Tap

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (254) • $$

"We were in town for a hockey tournament and our team manager gathered all the players and parents for an after game late lunch at Barley's.. It was literally walking distance from the hotel that we were staying so it's very easy to access.We entered the place and we were immediately directed to a large area. The ambiance inside is really nice, the feel of real sports bar can easily be distinguished. The server was very knowledgeable and catered to all our needs, apparently they are very well versed with a hockey team coming in for a big group dining. our server was very nice and very organized, he is the only one who handled everybody's order. We were 30 at a minimum so that was very impressive.Our order came in and it was served still hot, which is nice. The cheese curds with the dip is so god. I can't remember the last time I've had a fried cheese curds but these were really good. I asked for a list of their draft beers and the server said there are over 90, but suggested Yuengling.. so I got one and it's still very cold when served, felt like the glass was in a freezer.I ordered just the spicy chicken wrap and it's ok, nothing too special about it.. I like wraps because it's easy and clean to eat, nothing dripping like sandwiches or burgers. My wife ordered the Cuban sandwich and she liked the taste and the serving was really big, she can't finish all of 'em. My youngest ordered the alfredo pasta, and he liked it.. but was too sleepy to finish so we boxed it and ate it at dinner.The stay was nice overall and it was an easy 20% tip for our server for doing such a good job of keeping up with all of us who dined in."

Houlihan's

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (252) • $$

"Amid the swirling snowflakes of the ice storm, we sought refuge in this cozy restaurant for lunch, and to our delight, we were greeted with warm hospitality. The highlight of our visit was the creamy spinach dip, which was rich and flavorful, leaving us eager for more. Our entrees were equally satisfying; the lettuce wraps were fresh and crisp, bursting with delightful flavors, while the cheeseburger was juicy and perfectly cooked. Additionally, the prime rib melt was a savory delight, with tender slices of beef nestled in melted cheese, creating a mouthwatering combination. Overall, we had a wonderful dining experience that brightened our stormy day."

Kozak's Laketown Grill

★★★★☆ 4.3 (156) • $$

"The appetizers were good. But the steaks were just so so. Mashed potatoes and fries were cold. The food took awhile as well. Maybe they were short staffed. Our server was nice and was doing her best. But the place is nice and pretty clean looking."

Providence New American Kitchen

★★★★☆ 3.8 (186) • $$

"The salmon rillette here is simply delicious, and I LOVE the kale salad.Always a good meal when we're in K.C.!"

The Savoy at 21c

★★★★☆ 4 (163) • $$$

"We had a great night here at the Savoy! First, we had some wonderful drinks at the bar during happy hour. I enjoyed three oysters from Prince Edward Island, which were delicious.We then moved over to our table which we had reserved on OpenTable and our server, Mae, took great care of us. My wife had the steak frittes, which was skirt steak and absolutely outstanding fries! I had the ribeye, which was a little overcooked and a little too charred on the outside for my liking. They also put some weird sauce on it, which I did not ask for. But it was very good. I would've preferred it without the sauce. But I was not going to send a $74 steak back. We're pretty sure the house steak sauce that came with the steak frittes had crack in it. We were both blown away!! Never have we had a steak sauce that good!!!We both especially liked the Caesar salad, which actually had anchovies. Delicious!We had to run to the theater and enjoyed part of a show at MTH. Then we came back to the Savoy and were blessed to be taken care of by Mackenzie. She may be the best server we have ever had the pleasure of experiencing. I ordered a bottle of wine and my wife had some delicious cider from Austin Texas. It was a wonderful experience and we love this restaurant. We hope to return. We had a less than pleasant experience with the hotel, but I will review them separately."