Golden Ox

Golden Ox is one of the most quintessential KC restaurants that has been around forever. Classic steakhouse in the West Bottoms district, which is having its revival right now. They had a remodel several years ago but kept the classic steakhouse look. They have classic cocktails and wine selection. I couldn't pass up trying their cheeseburger, which I know may be controversial not ordering steak, but let me tell you, that burger was exceptional, you can tell the meat is freshly ground in house. The fries were also delicious. Rest of menu looks good, reviews are mixed but worth a stop back in. If anything do it for the nostalgia. Final review: 4/5, solid cheeseburger that won't leave you disappointed.

Decided to come here based off of a recommendation. I will say the ambiance is amazing! It has a dark warm cozy feel, literally took me back in time to the 1920-1930's lol. The booths are made with real leather, It's a must see, the service was a 10/10. The drinks and the food not so much, the cowboy punch and the lemon drop martini tasted nothing how it was described in the menu or by our server in my opinion 4/10. The food was meh, the steaks 3/10 we asked for medium rare and got rare. The risotto was not tasteful at all, the mash , baked potato and broccolini, crab cakes, oysters 10/10. Our server took our steaks back to the kitchen and brought us out new ones, at that point we weren't hungry anymore. I definitely recommend giving this place a try, it could've just been a bad

The atmosphere of this place is so cool. I loved looking at all the old pictures on the walls from KC. My grandpa used to go here when he was younger so I was excited to try it for my bday. I started with a glass of Cab which was standard. To eat I did the ribeye with a loaded baked potato. The steak was cooked exactly how I wanted it and very flavorful. But the real star of the show was the baked potato. You would think something so simple wouldn't make this much of an impact but it literally was the best baked potato i've ever had. Soooo good. For dessert we did the tiramisu and that was a miss. Our waitress was good, maybe came around a little too often but no other complaints.I was a little disappointed as I had read other reviews that they did a special thing for birthdays but they did not for me. Sad!

My pop has always said this was the place that he had the best steak of his life.We moved to Kansas City on Easter Sunday of 2023.We got to the Golden Ox as quickly as we could. It's down by Kemper Arena or whatever it's called now.The atmosphere here is amazing.We sat at the bar overlooking the kitchen, which was super cool, and something we've only done once before at Michelin star restaurant in Las Vegas.I had the gazpacho which was a special during summer. It rocked! My wife had the wedge salad which she liked a lot.She also had a fillet Oscar, but it didn't have asparagus, and was kind of weird in her opinion.The special that night was smoked prime rib, so, instead of having the sirloin, I intended, I had the special, and it was incredible! I was trying to do a low-carb thing so I had the ratatouille, which was also a special that night instead of any kind of potato. It was a very nice dinner for me. My wife didn't quite enjoy it as much, but she has given the greenlight for us to return. I want to try the sirloin and see if it is as good as I hope it is.

I was in town for work and wanted a good steakhouse and they did not disappoint! Great atmosphere and great food!

The interior was dark and club-like and was fitting for a place founded in 1949. The music was too load to have a conversation without speaking loudly to compete with the music. Somewhat lower on the volume would be better for conversations. Parking was easy in the lot behind the building. Our server, Will, was fantastic, the best part of the evening. He was attentive, funny, knowledgeable and was able to describe all the options and answer questions about food and drinks. The food was okay, and not up to par for the prices. I tried the Manhattan, an Akaushi New York Strip for $56 dollars and was disappointed at how tough and gristly it was. Ordered Char Rare and it came with zero char. (Also known as Pittsburgh, and black and blue.) Disappointing to have it arrive without it at a steakhouse when I can make it at home. One of our companions ordered a dry aged steak and was disappointed at the flavor and lack of tenderness. No one in the group was pleased with the quality based on price. I would not return here for steak.

Absolutely perfect! You start smelling the aroma from outside but the inside is even better. Their pictures of the old, once been stockyard make you wish you could step back in time. Had the New York Strip, mashed potatoes and Brussels sprouts. The steak was absolute perfection and the Brussels sprouts were some of the best I've ever had. We sat at the bar and the service was fantastic. What a great area and a great night!

Best steak I ever had! Four of us ordered various steaks and everyone had the same opinion. Cooked to perfection. Great service from the bartender for pre-dinner drinks at the bar to our waiter who was knowledgable, attentive and professional. Wedge salad and grilled asparagus sides were perfect. Average baked potatoes. Chocolate cheesecake was yummy way to end the evening. Historic building and atmosphere of the restaurant added to the evening. Very relaxed, not rushed so we had lots of time to enjoy our meal and catch up w old friends. Would definitely recommend especially for special night out.

So disappointed tonite. Food all was just meh. Honestly better steaks and sides at Texas Roadhouse. We ordered prime rib- kc strip and some other cuts. Most were not cooked to our specifications and no check by the server. Sides were poor to average. Creamed spinach was more like spinach with some milk. Iced tea sat empty much of nite and would have never been refilled if not requested. Server was rushed as probably too many tables but we did not feel comfortable for dinner duration. The price point is way too high for this kind of food and service. I am sad that this place has slipped way down the pile since the last time we were there. We will not be back after this outing.

If you find yourself dining with others and you don't eat red meat, beware. I had high expectations for my meal based on the online menu, which listed salmon--a dish I was excited to try. However, upon arrival, I discovered that only pan-fried walleye was available, which was disappointing, as I do not enjoy fried fish. The online menu should be updated more regularly. As an alternative, I ordered French onion soup and a side of risotto. Unfortunately, the French onion soup was underwhelming; it had an unusual sweetness and was not served in the traditional style with crostini and cheese. The risotto was overly salty, to the point that I had to return it to the kitchen.Total Bummer.