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JJ's Restaurant, Kansas City, MO

JJ's Restaurant

4.7 (1870)
$31 to $50
American
4810 Roanoke Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64112

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
Contrary to popular belief, JJ's Restaurant is not named for popular owner Jimmy Frantzé. In 1985, Jimmy purchased JJ Malane's from his former business partner and the saloon's namesake. Malane's went away, but JJ's remained, and a West Plaza fine dining icon was born. Jimmy invested his enthusiasm and passion for exceptional contemporary American food, steaks and wine to build one of the finest restaurants in Kansas City just a block west of the Country Club Plaza. He helped create an environment that attracted and kept one of the most professional staffs in the region. He inspires so much loyalty that when the new JJ's reopened 18 months after a 2013 fateful fire, almost all of his staff re-joined him.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Steakhouse
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    We have our Saber Room which seats from 6 - 18 guests. Booking times for the Saber Room are either 5pm or 8pm. For this room, we do 1 check with 20% gratuity. This check can be split up to 4 ways. For events larger than 18, please call us at 816-561-7136 to check availability!
  • Neighborhood
    Plaza / Brookside
  • Cross street
    Roanoke Pkwy & W 48th St
  • Parking details
    Complimentary parking is located in the garage of the Polsinelli Building, in which JJ's is on the lobby level. Entrance on east side of the Polsinelli Building off of Roanoke and on the west side of the Polsinelli Building off of Belleview.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 1,870 people are saying

JJ's Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Kansas City / Kansas

    Great for fine wines

  • Kansas City / Kansas

    Good for special occasions

  • Kansas City / Kansas

    American

  • Kansas City, MO

    Great for fine wines

  • Kansas City, MO

    Romantic

  • Kansas City, MO

    Good for special occasions

  • Kansas City, MO

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
JJ's Restaurant offers "exceptional cuisine" and "excellent service" with a warm atmosphere. Known for its "superb wine knowledge" and perfectly cooked steaks, it's a favorite for special occasions. While some guests noted noise levels and service inconsistencies, many praised the "fantastic recommendations" and "fabulous experience."
1,870 Reviews
  1. Jade

    Kansas City / Kansas1 review

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    It was nice, it just seemed very awkward for an African-Americans to feel welcomed here We got a lot of stares and a lot of awkward looks and we were definitely in dress code minding our business like anyone else But overall, the food was great and the waiter didn’t seem very in tune with us. It just seemed like he was just trying to get done with our table. Didn’t bother us a whole lot. Didn’t really check in on us either It felt rushed. I will probably not be returning to JJ‘s Again.
    JJ's RestaurantResponded 7 days ago
    Jade, Please get in touch with me. It is important to us that everyone coming in feel welcome. I'd like to help make this right.

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  2. Marquis

    Kansas City / Kansas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for my birthday and was treated fantastic by the servers. Wine knowledge? Superb. Recommendations were amazing as well! I will definitely be back

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  3. Mike

    Kansas City / Kansas2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Not worth the price at all. Food was very dated. I had the seafood bake and when it came out I thought I was at red lobster. A little on me; I’m in KC and I order seafood… But I was there with a few other people and their food didn’t look great. I should have saved $ and just gone to red lobster. Not many sides to choose from. Basically asparagus or mashed potatoes.

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  4. Stephen VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service all around; the hostess and our waiter especially
    JJ's RestaurantResponded on May 15, 2025
    Thank you for taking the time to let us know that our staff did a great job! We look forward to seeing you next time!

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  5. Angela VIP

    Kansas City / Kansas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great dining experience. I highly recommend it!
    JJ's RestaurantResponded on May 12, 2025
    Thank you so much, Angela! We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  6. Mark VIP

    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The experience was very good. My steak’s temperature was medium, however, and I requested medium rare.
    JJ's RestaurantResponded on May 7, 2025
    I'm glad that your overall experience was very good. Just FYI, if you make sure we know that your steak is overcooked, we will get you a steak cooked a perfect medium rare.

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  7. Rich

    Kansas City / Kansas4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I celebrated our 30th Anniversary last Saturday at JJs. Everything was an amazing experience. we were greeted with friendliness and warmth from the hostess when we entered the restaurant. She wishes us a Happy Anniversary and said she was glad we chose JJs to celebrate it. Our server, Christopher, was awesome. He started us off with a toast of champagne and wished us a Happy Anniversary. He was a true professional who could elaborate n the menu and suggest some great choices for us. His service was very attentive without being too intrusive. He had a great personality and really it made our evening special. The food was excellent, as we expected it to be as JJs has a fantastic reputation. Christoper's service is what pushed the evening to the next level. The restaurant itself is decorated in a somewhat classical style with some modern artwork, etc. It is not too stiff nor trendy. It is a very relaxing environment to have an upscale meal. I highly recommend JJs.

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  8. Jeffrey VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area61 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    JJs is always great every single time we come. Exceptional cuisine, excellent service and a wonderful experience.

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  9. Cindy

    Kansas City / Kansas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The salmon was delicious! Our waiter couldn’t have been nicer or more attentive. We love this place!!!

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  10. Kim

    Chicago / Illinois3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had excellent service, the food was amazing, and cocktails were yummy! I would highly recommend! We were celebrating my husband's birthday and truly had a wonderful experience.
    JJ's RestaurantResponded on April 21, 2025
    Thank you for sharing your special occasion with us! We look forward to seeing you again!

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FAQs

JJ's Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (816) 561-7136.

JJ's Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 1870 OpenTable diners.

JJ's Restaurant does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Google Map for JJ's Restaurant

4810 Roanoke Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64112

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Roanoke Pkwy & W 48th St
  • Neighborhood
    Plaza / Brookside
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Steakhouse
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary parking is located in the garage of the Polsinelli Building, in which JJ's is on the lobby level. Entrance on east side of the Polsinelli Building off of Roanoke and on the west side of the Polsinelli Building off of Belleview.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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