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Grünauer, Kansas City, MO

Grünauer

4.8 (5454)
$31 to $50
Austrian
101 W. 22nd Street, Historic Freight House, Kansas City, MO 64108

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 40 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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Menu

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

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grunauerkc.com

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    Last updated: October 3, 2023

    What 5,454 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
    • 4.9Food
    • 4.8Service
    • 4.8Ambience
    • 4.6Value

    Noise • Moderate

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    • Kansas City / Kansas

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      Best Value

    • Kansas City, MO

      Best Overall

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      Best Service

    • Kansas City, MO

      Best Ambiance

    • Kansas City, MO

      Best Value

    • Kansas City, MO

      Good for special occasions

    Review summary

    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
    Grünauer delights with "amazing food," "authentic Austrian cuisine," and "delicious schnitzel." Patrons praise the "friendly staff" and "great service." The ambience is described as "beautiful" with a "unique atmosphere" reminiscent of Austria. Diners appreciate the "generous portions," "extensive beer selection," and "fantastic desserts." A Kansas City favorite!
    5,454 Reviews

    1. Jeff

      Kansas City / Kansas1 review

      5.0

      Dined 2 days ago

      1. Overall 5
      2. Food 5
      3. Service 5
      4. Ambience 5
      Food was amazing and our server was great. She did an awesome job!

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    2. Anna

      Kansas City / Kansas1 review

      5.0

      Dined 3 days ago

      1. Overall 5
      2. Food 5
      3. Service 5
      4. Ambience 5
      Great server. Patient as we pronounced words. Prix fixe menu nice portion sizes and good value.

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    3. Rod

      Kansas City / Kansas2 reviews

      5.0

      Dined 3 days ago

      1. Overall 5
      2. Food 5
      3. Service 5
      4. Ambience 5
      The food is so good, we came back 2 nights in a row for smoked brisket and crisp pork belly. Amazing! A great value, we ordered a salad or appetizer each and split a main. All were great. Don’t miss the cheese spaetzle as a side, doesn’t jump off the menu but sure does off the plate!

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    4. Kathryn

      Kansas City / Kansas5 reviews

      5.0

      Dined 4 days ago

      1. Overall 5
      2. Food 5
      3. Service 5
      4. Ambience 5
      Hope was our server and helped to make our dinner a very pleasant experience. The Hausbrot, while an extra charge, is not to be missed. We got the 4 piece -it’s homemade. It’s absolutely delicious!!

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    5. Jeff

      Kansas City / Kansas12 reviews

      5.0

      Dined 5 days ago

      1. Overall 5
      2. Food 5
      3. Service 5
      4. Ambience 5
      Went with friends. Great service, food and nice atmosphere. Nice variety of food. All persons in our party enjoyed their meals. Continues to be a KC classic you don’t want to miss.

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    6. Mitchel

      St. Louis34 reviews

      5.0

      Dined 6 days ago

      1. Overall 5
      2. Food 5
      3. Service 4
      4. Ambience 4
      the food was really good. Lamb shank was tender. The pork schnitzel was tasty.

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    7. Tom

      Kansas City / Kansas1 review

      5.0

      Dined on July 1, 2025

      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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    8. Ann

      Chicago / Illinois1 review

      5.0

      Dined on July 1, 2025

      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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    9. Jill

      Chicago / Illinois23 reviews

      2.0

      Dined on June 30, 2025

      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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    10. Kason

      Kansas City / Kansas1 review

      5.0

      Dined on June 29, 2025

      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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    Grünauer is rated 4.8 stars by 5454 OpenTable diners.

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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
    7:00 PM
    Booked 40 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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