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Grünauer, Kansas City, MO

Grünauer

4.8 (5448)
$31 to $50
Austrian
101 W. 22nd Street, Historic Freight House, Kansas City, MO 64108

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 34 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for business meals
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Austrian, German, European
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–8:45 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–9:45 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (816) 283-3234
  • Website
    http://grunauerkc.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Matthias Seyfrid
  • Private party facilities
    send enquiries to office@grunauerkc.com
  • Location
    101 W. 22nd Street, Historic Freight House, Kansas City, MO 64108
  • Neighborhood
    Crossroads / Freight District / Boulevard
  • Cross street
    Baltimore
  • Parking details
    Ample parking provided free of charge directly south of the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    .2 mi (south and west) of KC streetcar stop at 19th & Main
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Grünauer's menu was last updated on 10/3/2023.

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    Last updated: October 3, 2023

    What 5,448 people are saying

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

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    4.8
    4.8 based on recent ratings
    • 4.8Food
    • 4.8Service
    • 4.8Ambience
    • 4.6Value

    Noise • Moderate

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    Review summary

    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
    Grünauer delivers a unique culinary journey with "authentic Austrian fare" and a "fantastic beer selection." The attentive staff provides "exceptional service," ensuring diners feel welcome. Patrons rave about the "delicious schnitzel" and "indulgent desserts." With a charming atmosphere reminiscent of Europe, it's a "must-visit culinary gem" in Kansas City.
    5,448 Reviews

    1. Tom

      Kansas City / Kansas1 review

      5.0

      Dined 3 days ago

      1. Overall 5
      2. Food 5
      3. Service 5
      4. Ambience 5
      A wonderful menu of Austrian cuisine right down to Austrian Schnapps . The waiter was very knowledgeable and helpful in suggesting items to consider. We've eaten at the sister restaurant in Vienna and found the food very much on par with the original. It was our anniversary so we ate more adventurous than normal, but intend to return to try their goulash, knuckle and other great menu items.

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    2. Ann

      Chicago / Illinois1 review

      5.0

      Dined 3 days ago

      1. Overall 5
      2. Food 5
      3. Service 5
      4. Ambience 5
      Amazing food!! Lovely staff! I would definitely go back.

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    3. Jill

      Chicago / Illinois23 reviews

      2.0

      Dined 4 days ago

      1. Overall 2
      2. Food 5
      3. Service 1
      4. Ambience 3
      We have always loved Grunauer---but yesterday's visit was SO disappointing. It started when our table wasn't ready---totally understandable because we arrived about 45 minutes early because we were SO hungry LOL. No problem, so we took a seat at the bar and were served by the rudest bartender. He acted like he hated us. No emotion, no smile, no welcome, nothing. Very awkward. Also gave me room temperature water--not sure who wants that?! Then, I tried asking for ice from another lady (who ended up being our server when we were finally seated at the restaurant) and she was so rude and acted put-out about giving me ice (which I sort of understand b/c she's not actually the bartender, but she was like "I'll tell them" but then ended up bringing the ice anyway.) We were then seated and found out she was our server and I was like oh great. Just zero emotion, very unfriendly, very off. So strange. The literal only time she was tolerable was when she brought the bill---likely hoping for a good tip. I was just really sad honestly b/c we always love Grunauer---you can not find a better meal on a Monday night than their Jaegerschnitzel. Just food from Heaven literally---so good. But, TBH, we love a good, upscale venue and experience, and Grunaer was *not it.*. They need major training on what service is and how to greet customers. Disappointing. We won't be back for a long while---until we are freaking out and needing a Monday-night Jaegerschnitzel again....

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    4. Kason

      Kansas City / Kansas1 review

      5.0

      Dined 5 days ago

      1. Overall 5
      2. Food 4
      3. Service 5
      4. Ambience 4
      very friendly staff and food was very excellent, would definitely come here again!

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    5. Kelly

      Seattle / Eastern Washington3 reviews

      5.0

      Dined on June 25, 2025

      1. Overall 5
      2. Food 5
      3. Service 5
      4. Ambience 5
      They have a parking lot for starters, great service, our server knew what everything was and even made recommendations! The food was fantastic, we had several people and everyone enjoyed the food.

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    6. Coni

      St. Louis1 review

      5.0

      Dined on June 22, 2025

      1. Overall 5
      2. Food 5
      3. Service 5
      4. Ambience 5
      Such good food! Service was great. Drinks exceptional!

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    7. Dion

      Kansas City / Kansas11 reviews

      5.0

      Dined on June 21, 2025

      1. Overall 5
      2. Food 5
      3. Service 5
      4. Ambience 5
      We went with friends who had not been there before and our server, AJ, did a fantastic job of explaining every item on the menu to them. He made some suggestions that were taken and he was correct with all of them. Our friends were so happy with diner that they cannot wait to go back. I would say that if you are unsure of what to order, please ask your server who will be glad to assist and explain the menu.

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    8. Cathy

      Kansas City / Kansas28 reviews

      5.0

      Dined on June 13, 2025

      1. Overall 5
      2. Food 5
      3. Service 5
      4. Ambience 5
      Sorry I don't remember our waitress's name but she was fabulous. We always enjoy going to restaurant. Try to go at least once a month. It is my husband's favorite restaurant.

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    9. Renee

      Kansas City / Kansas1 review

      5.0

      Dined on June 13, 2025

      1. Overall 5
      2. Food 5
      3. Service 5
      4. Ambience 5
      Highly recommend this place. May be little high in price but the amount of food you get is enough for two meals. Can not find any fault with this place. Food, service,beer were all fantastic

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    10. Jerri VIP

      Kansas City / Kansas152 reviews

      5.0

      Dined on June 12, 2025

      1. Overall 5
      2. Food 5
      3. Service 5
      4. Ambience 5
      Really loved the good! Servers are great explaining it all.

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    FAQs

    Grünauer is rated 4.8 stars by 5448 OpenTable diners.

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

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    2. United States
    3. Kansas City / Kansas
    4. Kansas City, MO
    5. Crossroads / Freight District / Boulevard

    Make a reservation

    2 people
    11:00 PM
    Booked 34 times today
    Google Map for Grünauer

    101 W. 22nd Street, Historic Freight House, Kansas City, MO 64108

    Dining areas

    Additional information

    • Cross street
      Baltimore
    • Neighborhood
      Crossroads / Freight District / Boulevard
    • Hours of operation
      Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–8:45 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–9:45 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:30 pm
    • Price
      $31 to $50
    • Cuisines
      Austrian, German, European
    • Dining style
      Casual Dining
    • Dress code
      Smart Casual
    • Parking details
      Ample parking provided free of charge directly south of the restaurant.
    • Public transit
      .2 mi (south and west) of KC streetcar stop at 19th & Main
    • Payment options
      AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
    • Executive chef
      Matthias Seyfrid
    • Additional
      Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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