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A photo of Bristol Seafood + Steak + Social restaurant
1. Bristol Seafood + Steak + Social
4.7
Exceptional(6296)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • KC Power & Light District
Booked 47 times today
With an indulgent menu focused on superior quality seafood, Bristol crafts its dishes with exacting standards & pampers its guests in a comfortable atmosphere. Featuring a generous cellar selection & creative ocean fare cuisine, Bristol delivers culinary excellence at a surprising value. Open for lunch & dinner. Parking is available in the Power and Light Parking Garage off 13rd and Walnut with complimentary 2 hour validation before 4pm, and $5.00 after 4pm. Power and Light also offers Valet Parking in front of our restaurant everyday from 11 am-close. Contact us for private events, large group dining, catering or happy hour parties.
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2. Yard House - Kansas City, MO
4.4
Awesome(557)
Price: Moderate
• American • Kansas City
Booked 4 times today
Yard House is the modern American gathering place where beer and food lovers unite. Known for great food, classic rock, an energetic vibe and endless fleet of tap handles featuring the best craft and local beers, each Yard House location offers 100+ beers on tap along with an array of craft cocktails. Our menu features favorites such as our signature Poke Nachos, street tacos, USDA prime burgers, seafood and steaks. Founded in Long Beach, Calif., in 1996, Yard House now spans across the U.S. with over 80 locations and is open daily for lunch, dinner, happy hour and late-night dining.
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3. The American Reserve Bar & Grille
4.4
Awesome(914)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown / River Market
Booked 7 times today
The American Reserve is a vibrant downtown dining gem, with a warm setting distinguished by a chic décor, elegant marble walls and lofty 20-foot ceilings. For gourmet breakfasts, business lunches and intimate dinners alike, guests may select from an inventive, locally sourced seasonal menu perfectly complemented by signature cocktails and an impressive wine list. The American Reserve is located downtown Kansas City, open 365 days a year. Currently serving dinner from 5pm-10pm daily. The American Reserve can accommodate most dietary needs. Parking based upon availability.
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4. Besos y Abrazos
new
4.1
Excellent(17)
Price: Moderate
• Latin / Spanish • Kansas City
Booked 4 times today
Where vibrant atmosphere meets bold, Latin-inspired flavors and premium nightlife. At Besos y Abrazos, every moment is a celebration—from elevated, shareable dining to high-energy late nights. Our menu is a modern take on Latin American cuisine, designed for exploration and shared experiences. Indulge in boldly crafted cocktails featuring an expansive collection of mezcal and tequilas, paired with innovative small plates that ignite the senses. 
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5. County Road Ice House
4.7
Exceptional(169)
Price: Moderate
• Barbecue • Downtown / River Market
Booked 10 times today
County Road Ice House is Kansas City's spot to eat world-class BBQ, drink ice cold drinks and hang out in a fun, energetic environment. A joint venture between Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que and Rockhill Restaurant Group, we take pride in being a Kansas City-based concept that incorporates smoked meats with delicious beverages.
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6. Tavernonna
3.1
Good(726)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown / River Market
Booked 3 times today
Tavernonna celebrates the rich, varied history of Italian food, wine, and cocktails by using fresh, simple ingredients to create both traditional and contemporary dishes that entice the senses. Sourcing ingredients from local farms and vendors, and creates fresh pasta from scratch to be showcased throughout the menu, giving the restaurant a clear sense of its locality while honoring the distinctive ingredients rooted in Italy. The staples of every Tavernonna dish embody ambition, passion, heritage, creativity, style, and inspirational local culture and knowledge. Restaurant and hotel guests can anticipate playful dishes such as spaghetti all’amatriciana, brisket meatballs with black currants and roman gnocchi and house-made ravioli with goat cheese, tomato fondutta, and mint pesto.Valet parking is validated at Hotel Phillips for up to 2 hours for all Tavernonna patrons.
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7. metropolitanKC - Marriott Hotel Kansas City
4.0
Excellent(174)
Price: Moderate
• American • Kansas City
Experience the finest in Kansas City dining and create lasting memories in a sophisticated yet comfortable atmosphere. Indulge and unwind at MetropolitanKC, where you’ll find vibrant tastes to satisfy every palette.
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8. The Westside Local
4.8
Exceptional(1895)
Price: Moderate
• American • Kansas City
Booked 33 times today
The Westside Local offers seasonal comfort food with class, sourced as locally as possible. Enjoy it all with extensive beer and wine lists in our historic wood-beam and brick dining room, grapevine covered beer garden, or dashing little bar. Or just order some Carry out for that quiet evening at home.
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9. Grünauer
4.8
Exceptional(5459)
Price: Expensive
• Austrian • Crossroads / Freight District / Boulevard
Booked 48 times today
Grünauer offers a classic Viennese gasthaus menu in the beautiful, historic Freighthouse. Located just north of Union Station in KC's premier dining and arts neighborhood- The Crossroads, Grünauer has been serving authentic Austrian and Central European cuisine since 2010 (with a focus on German and Hungarian as well). A beautiful biergarten, a gorgeous full bar and a lofted event space all add to the ambience and character of this KC classic. Make your reservation today! Classic dishes such as Hungarian beef gulasch (goulash), wiener schnitzel, apple strudel and more are always available. Frequent seasonal changes to our menu allow us to incorporate local produce, hiqh quality proteins and other items that are not available year round.
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10. Brown & Loe
4.8
Exceptional(1780)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown / River Market
Booked 28 times today
Set in Kansas City’s historic City Market, Brown and Loe Restaurant’s inviting atmosphere is a blend of “big city” bistro with the welcoming casual flavor of a neighborhood favorite. Housed in a former Merchant’s Bank constructed in 1920, the restaurant honors the architectural details of the two-story building which features a façade of plate glass and verde marble floors and walls. In the 1940’s, Brown and Loe was originally a produce broker with offices on the second floor of the Merchant’s Bank building. The new Brown and Loe Restaurant celebrates the techniques of curing, pickling and smoking meats, beautifully interpreted into marvelous American comfort cuisine. This is a true local venue, evidenced by the restaurant’s allegiance to the resident farmers and food artisans who supply most of the restaurant’s fresh ingredients. Brown and Loe Restaurant is the second dining concept introduced by Harry Murphy, owner of the City Market’s popular Harry’s Country Club.

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