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Story, Prairie Village, KS

Story

4.9 (2967)
$30 and under
Modern European
3931 W. 69th Terr., Prairie Village, KS 66208

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
Story is a contemporary American restaurant in The Village Shopping Center in Prairie Village, KS. The Center is located 10 minutes southwest of Kansas City, Missouri's Country Club Plaza.
Story offers local, seasonal creative American cuisine from Chef Carl Thorne-Thomsen. Chef Carl Thorne-Thomsen is a 2022 and 2013 James Beard Semifinalist for Best Chef Midwest and FOOD & WINE magazine's The People's Best New Chef: Midwest. Chef Carl Thorne-Thomsen is FOOD & WINE Magazine's The People's Best New Chef National Winner for 2014.

Story features comfortable dining room, patio and bar seating. Story accepts reservations and walk-ins Wednesday - Sunday 4:30pm - 8:30pm.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Modern European, American, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 4:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Carl Thorne-Thomsen, JBF nominee
  • Private party facilities
    Story is an elegant, upscale restaurant serving seasonal, creative American cuisine. Story's sleek, modern dining room seats 75 guests. A bar area and large patio offer additional space.
  • Neighborhood
    Prairie Village
  • Cross street
    69th Terrace and Mission
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,967 people are saying

Story reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Kansas City / Kansas

    Best Food

  • Kansas City, KS

    Best Overall

  • Kansas City, KS

    Best Food

  • Kansas City, KS

    Best Service

  • Kansas City, KS

    Best Ambiance

  • Kansas City, KS

    Innovative

  • Kansas City, KS

    Healthy

  • Kansas City, KS

    Neighborhood gem

  • Kansas City, KS

    Great for fine wines

  • Kansas City, KS

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Kansas City, KS

    Romantic

  • Kansas City, KS

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Story offers an upscale dining experience with "outstanding service" and "amazing food." The fried chicken on Wednesdays and the short ribs are highly recommended. While some find prices a bit high, the restaurant's creativity and quality make it worth the visit. The ambiance is lovely, with "attentive and professional" service staff enhancing the overall experience.
2,967 Reviews
  1. Michael VIP

    Kansas City / Kansas6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Outstanding service. Don’t miss the fried chicken on Wednesdays. It is crisp on the outside and moist inside…. Just like you wished your mother made it.

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  2. Katey VIP

    Los Angeles6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Went on burger night. With out a doubt the best burger in town,

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  3. C K.

    San Francisco Bay Area20 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was super, most of the food was very good, the risotto was average, the fried chicken was great. Drinks were good but expensive. The restaurant wasn’t crowded but the table next to us was very loud. We were celebrating a friends birthday and they didn’t even provide a complimentary desert.

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  4. Candace

    Baltimore / Maryland4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was outstanding - service impeccable- atmosphere lovely…. We just happened to be sitting next to a loud talker 😉

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  5. Ace

    Kansas City / Kansas3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great location, excellent wait staff, food very good. We happened to be there on a night when there was a big art fair in the shopping area, with lots of people and a band playing nearby. This was an aberration; normally, the sound level is just fine (and I'm very sensitive to sounds). Also, I sure wish they had more vegetarian options. We'd come there more often if they did.

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  6. lisa

    Kansas City / Kansas7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jeremy is a great server! Very attentive and professional! Great evening! Very loud due to the Art Fair and live band but that's why we sat outside!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City / Kansas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed the soft shell crabs...definitely a taste treat! And our waiter was so accommodating and helpful! He guided us well in our selections.

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  8. Rusty VIP

    Dallas - Fort Worth109 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was fantastic. The food was amazing and the service was excellent. My only negative was I felt that the value was not there. I think the prices are a bit high for the size of the portions.

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  9. Rick VIP

    Kansas City / Kansas11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food ..great service. We always enjoy eating there and have NEVER had anything short of an amazing experience

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  10. Keunok VIP

    Kansas City / Kansas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is amazing!! Every dish we had was so good. My husband had their anniversary dinner and I had the soft shelled crab. I was so excited for the crab, they didn’t disappoint! We both really enjoyed the bisque. Their portions are perfect. The restaurant is not too crowded so you have space between the tables for a private conversation. All the staff are so sweet and friendly. We don’t get to go often but they always remember us. I would highly recommend them!

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FAQs

Story offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (913) 236-9955.

Story is rated 4.9 stars by 2967 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Story

3931 W. 69th Terr., Prairie Village, KS 66208

Additional information

  • Cross street
    69th Terrace and Mission
  • Neighborhood
    Prairie Village
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 4:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Modern European, American, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Carl Thorne-Thomsen, JBF nominee
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Story is an elegant, upscale restaurant serving seasonal, creative American cuisine. Story's sleek, modern dining room seats 75 guests. A bar area and large patio offer additional space.
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