Tannin Wine Bar & Kitchen

KC's Crossroads area has a zillion spots at which to eat or have a drink, but there are some that have that certain something that set apart from the crowd. Tannin is just that kind of place, charming enough to be intimate and relaxed enough to be chill. If I'm in the frame of mind for a wine bar, then I'm down for drinks and shareables. You should do the cheese plate, an array of cheeses with some crazygood housemade lavosh. The prices on the pours (either 2 oz. samples or a standard 5 oz. glass) are pretty much on par with the area and the selection is phenomenal. Whether you get with red or white, there are many options on either side. My lovely wife loves her bubbles, so a touch of Prosecco is easy to find on the menu while I go red, and I try to match the red with whatever I'm eating but I'm such an amateur. I had a glass of Pinot noir (it was brisket on the Hanukkah menu, so that played) and the glass of Cali Pinot was superb, robust, and just fruity enough to remind me of my palate for sweetness.We were lucky enough to sample the full Hanukkah menu on this visit with Barry, the general manager, dutifully serve us matzo ball soup, brisket & latkes, and a stunning babka bread pudding for dessert. The whole special menu was a home run accented by the fact that we had a table right at the street window for that city feel. Tannin's menu is focused and what I've had has always been amazing. Pro tip: try a half poached pear salad with your entree and just enjoy the meld of flavors (pear, lardons, & bleu cheese) because it's a wonderful leadoff hitter. If you get down with heavier fare, then I suggest the grilled pork chop with the apple stuffing - phenomenal!Parking is what it is, even with a small lot to themselves, but the Crossroads is made for walking and the streetcar stop is just a few blocks away. Sitting on the sidewalk in warmer weather is such a treat, great wine in a great atmosphere with a downtown-y vibe. Definitely check it out for happy hour or dinner, and enjoy any time of year.

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.

I've heard good things from friends about Tannin for years and finally got a chance to try it. The drinks were good- the Tamarindo Surf was just ok, but the Peter Piper was very nice and had a good, spicy kick to it.The Pommes Frites were fine, not very crispy but well-seasoned and the aioli that came with it was excellent! The Steak Tartare was decent, but nothing overly exciting. The Roast Amish Chicken had a beautifully crisp, salty skin but the chicken was surprisingly dry. However, the sunchoke puree and sauce covered it up very well and the Brussels sprouts, mushrooms and potatoes on it were delicious!It wasn't quite as good as it had been built up in my head, but it had some very good dishes and the constant rotation of their menu has me excited to try it again!

This is a great place to go for appetizer and drinks. It's a nice quiet upscale place. The bartenders are always nice and welcoming. Drinks are a little expensive but worth it.

Great ambience and very friendly server for a leisurely and delicious meal with great wine accompaniments. What's not to love?

Great ambiance, great service, great food. This is a small place downtown. The food was good, I got the pork chop and a glass of wine. Prices were fair. By 7pm on a Saturday the place was packed. Definitely a great option before a symphony performance.

The Peter Pepper drink was delicious. Beef tart tarts was solid not the best but definitely not the worst. The in house aoli sauce was amazing. The gnocchi was good. This is a good that can go wrong easily, the gnocchi was nice and pillowy and had a good texture the cheese was perfect on it as well. The mountain thyme was drier than expected. This is worth a visit.

Never ordered a pork chop at a restaurant before. Why waste an order at a good restaurant on an easy cheap piece of meat. But wow did they make a pork chop one of the best things I've had in a long time. Crispy outside and not overdone on the inside. The fat had no gristle. It just melted into the meat. The stuffing was better than any Thanksgiving stuffing you've ever had. Broccoli is broccoli but it was cooked to perfection.

I stopped into Tannin for a pre dinner drink with co-workers in early November. I'd heard great things about this place but hadn't tried it yet so it was nice to have a reason to stop in. First of all I'll say that Tannin has a private parking lot, albeit a small one, but in this part of town having a lot at all is a huge plus. It was a Sunday so there were plenty of spaces and it made getting in and out a breeze. Now onto the ambiance. It's lovely inside. When you walk in it's cozy, upscale, and yet somehow at the same time unpretentious. I was a bit worried it would feel just too fancy for our little cocktail hour but it was honestly perfect. We sat at the bar and the bartender was kind and quick. I ordered a cocktail and it hit the spot! We also shared some fries which tasted equally good. I need to come back to try a full meal, but based off the cocktail hour vibes I'm sure it would be a solid spot for dinner or a date.

Absolutely love this place. I've been many times and never had a bad meal. This time though, we came for a girls night with my best friend who was visiting from Orlando. We both choose to partake in the prefix menu and were not disappointed! Highlights for me: The wine pairings are spectacular, it's like having all the guidance of a sommelier without the pretentiousness! I also loved the pork cheek. Not something you see on many menus in KC despite being a delicious cut of meat. My friend loved the Lump Crabcakes and we both raved about the PB cookie later!Overall, I just can't say enough good things about Tannin and the staff. I've been back since this visit and even with the ever-changing menu, you always are promised good food, great wine and an excellence experience.