O'Dowd's Gastrobar

Name: O'Dowd's Gastrobar
Address: 4742 Pennsylvania Ave, Kansas City, MO, United States, 64112
Telephone: (816) 561-2700
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.2

4.2

88 Reviews

$30 and under

Irish

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Join us for a meal or drink in our bar or rooftop deck. We’ve made a few adjustments, but it’s the same great O’Dowd’s you know and love. We hope you’ll stay awhile, but if you’d rather grab and go or order delivery, we understand. Order craft beer growlers, wine bottles and delicious food online for carryout or delivery!

Check out our website for our live music schedule!

Kansas City has been good to O’Dowd’s, and we love Kansas City. We first opened our hand-carved double-doors on the Country Club Plaza over 20 years ago. We kept those beautiful doors, but have given the old pub new life. We are modern and chic. We are inviting and entertaining. We are home to the Country Club Plaza’s only rooftop deck for open air dining and beautiful views of downtown Kansas City.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Irish, Gastro Pub, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue 4:00 pm–12:00 am Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–1:30 am Fri 4:00 pm–3:00 am Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(816) 561-2700
Website
http://odowdskc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chef Ryan Sneed
Catering
KC Hopps Family of Catering - The brands of KC Hopps offer a variety of catering options to find the perfect fit for your event. Each brand has a distinct menu and style. All of our brands share the culinary expertise of our staff of highly trained chefs. So whichever brand you choose, you can be assured that your guests will receive the quality you have grown to expect from KC Hopps. Call 913-563-5776 or visit us at kchopps.com
Private party facilities
The rooftop deck is the premier party location! From Corporate Happy Hours, Birthday Parties, Bachelor & Bachelorette Parties , Class Reunions, Networking Events, Mixers and more! Availability is subject to time and date requested. We do not reserve the deck on Friday and Saturday evenings. Contact us at 816.561.2700 today!
Private party contact
O'Dowd's Sales Team: (816) 561-2700

Location
4742 Pennsylvania Ave, Kansas City, MO 64112
Neighborhood
Kansas City
Cross street
48th Street
Parking details
The Country Club Plaza offers several garages filled with free parking year round. Additionally, street parking and valet parking are available throughout the Plaza.
Public transit
There are several public transit stops on the Country Club Plaza.
Entertainment
Live Entertainment 7 Nights a Week!Visit our Website for a full entertainment schedule.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Shrimp Wontons$12.00
Our spin on the Crab Rangoon. Creamy wonton filling and shrimp wrapped up and fried to a golden brown. Served with a spicy Thai chili sauce
Simple Burrata$11.00
Fresh mozzarella burrata, marinated vegetables, honey, S+P and garlic crostini.
Traditional Beef Sliders$11.00
Three mini Black Angus burgers smashed on our flat griddle with onions and signature seasoning. Served on freshly baked Farm to Market soft rolls with American cheese, ketchup and dill pickles, served with hand-cut French fries
Fried Chicken Sliders$11.00
Three pieces of hand-breaded and fried chicken served on freshly baked F2M soft rolls with tomato, bacon, pickle, and our tangy chipotle ranch, served with hand cut French fries
Nachos$10.00
A giant pile of locally produced Perez corn tortilla chips topped with mixed cheeses, cheese fondue, vegetarian black beans, Pico de Gallo, and lime crema. Topped with green onions and served with house-made charred tomato salsa. Indulge by adding spicy marinated Tinga
Chicken Tinga Taquitos$7.00
Perez corn tortillas stuffed with our signature cheese blend and spicy marinated chicken then flash-fried to crispy for superb handleability. Served with lime crema and charred tomato salsa for dipping
Chicken Tenders$13.00
Buttermilk fried chicken tenders, hand cut fries, and O'Dowd's BBQ sauce
Fish & Chips$15.00
Boulevard Wheat beer battered fish, hand cut fries & Southern coleslaw
Shepherd's Pie$14.00
Fresh ground beef simmered with vegetables, mushroom demi-glace, mashed potatoes
Reuben$14.00
House-cured corned beef, sauerkraut, 1000 island, rye, Swiss cheeseI Served with hand cut fries
Whiskey Burger$14.00
Black Angus beef burger, cheddar cheese, caramelized shallots, whiskey sauce, freshly baked Farm To Market bun. Served with hand cut fries
Chicken & Waffles$12.00
Brown butter waffle, buttermilk fried chicken tenders, roasted jalapeño syrup, whiskey butter
Market Salad
Mixed greens, cucumbers, pickled onion, cherry tomato, bleu cheese, white balsamic vinaigrette
- Small$6.00
- Large$12.00

Sides

Colcannon Mashed Potatoes
Southern Cole Slaw
Hand-Cut French Fries

Kids

Chicken Tenders & Fries$5.95
Grilled Cheese & Fries$5.95
Fish N' Chips$6.95

What 88 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2

4.2 based on all time ratings

4.3Food
4.2Service
4.2Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

88 Reviews

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CindyC
Kansas City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 7, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Venue was relaxing. I had the Reuben and spouse had beef sliders. Both were very good. Seemed far better than "ba r" food.
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KyleB
Omaha
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 28, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place is amazing. Great food and drinks with the added bonus of live music.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience and food. Will definitely be back when I’m in KC
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OpenTable Diner
Kansas City
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 10, 2020
overall2food5service1ambience2
took 15 minutes for them to get us an order on a reservation, but food and drinks made up for our wait
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DanR
Kansas City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2020
overall5food5service4ambience5
The upstairs patio seating and great food and drinks is what makes place rock, IMHO.
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erinS
Kansas City
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on June 14, 2020
overall1food2service1ambience2
Staff was a bit rude, but everything else was fine!
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DebbieP
Kansas City
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 8, 2020
overall2food1service2ambience1
The fish tasted very strong not good at all. My husband and I celebrated our anniversary there and neither one of us ate more than one of our dinner We told them we didn’t like it didn’t offer a discount or anything. We were there on June 8 and not one employee was wearing a mask.
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Jeannette
Minneapolis
20 reviews
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on March 14, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience3
The food is tastefully prepared. We enjoyed the asparagus soup before our entrees.
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NikolasM
Greater Boston
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really excellent food! From the starters to the mains, it was really outstanding. Service effective and with the smile! We dis not stay for the live music, but it seems that it is popular as many people were going for it .
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JANEM
Chicago
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place to visit
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SteveH
Kansas City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 30, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
fish and chips were some of the best ever. I like the KC Bier Co bier on tap too.
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JulieM
Omaha
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2019
overall3food3service4ambience4
Reserved a high top for 6 and didn't get it. Host was a little snotty about it -
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NikkiR
Kansas City
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 13, 2019
overall3food4service4ambience3
Great place! The good was awesome and drink selection decent. I wish they would have started the music sooner though.
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ksbaroness
Kansas City
60 reviews
vip
5.0
60 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent everything! Burrata special was amazing! I would prefer it with a little balsamic-but to each their own. Loved it! Will be back!
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NicoleW
Omaha
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on July 14, 2019
overall2food1service2ambience4
We actually went there based on the menu they had posted on their website. Once we were seated and brought out the menu, the items we were interested in weren't even on there. The waitress said they changed their menu yesterday and they hadn't had time to fix it on the website yet. Unfortunately we had our minds set on the missing entrees so we ended up going elsewhere. However, the atmosphere seemed ok, cleaniness ok. Was a bit surprised though that for being a Saturday night in such a high traffic location that they really wasn't anyone dining there.
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MeganW
Kansas City
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on July 12, 2019
overall2food4service2ambience4
The flatbread pizza tasted like frozen Red Baron pizza. The signature drinks were an odd combination after 3 different ones I am done.
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RobertJ
Des Moines
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 1, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food in this very nice Irish Gastro Pub!
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TerriK
Kansas City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience! The staff was wonderful, good food. A definite place to go!
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ambers
Kansas City
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2019
overall4food3service5ambience5
This was my first time trying O'Dowds since they remodeled and extended their food menu. The atmosphere is amazing, lively and a fun place to go to with friends. I was a little let down by the menu, options were very limited.
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OpenTable Diner
Omaha
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
It is open and you don’t feel like you’re sitting on top of other patrons, looks newly remodeled. Food was delicious. The hummus and cheesecake were the best!
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Foodie
Omaha
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, drinks, wait staff! Thank you!
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OttawaRealtor
Kansas City
22 reviews
4.0
22 reviews
Dined on April 12, 2019
overall4food5service4ambience4
Good food. Fast service.
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AverageasExpected
Kansas City
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 15, 2019
overall3food3service3ambience4
I signed up online for a high-top table for three, It was for my daughter's birthday. The online reservation asked if it was for any special events. Not only did we get sat at a low table, she was never approached with a Happy Birthday or anything. I was really disappointed. Food was average. One out of 3 dishes were very memorable. Probably won't be coming back anytime soon. Online reviews had noted average food and service, and I can concur nothing really stood out to make our experience any different.
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whWH
Kansas City
9 reviews
vip
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2018
overall3food3service3ambience4
Been eating at Odowd's for quite a while. Food is consistently good..(not great but good). Prices are bit high for what you get...but this is "The Plaza". Service ranges from excellent to 'just OK'...(depends a lot who you get)....but having said that, the wait staff has also been consistently enthusiastic and friendly. If you are a coffee drinker, then Odowd's will disappoint. Coffee is consistently luke-warm...(I know that alcohol is the 'beverage of choice' at places like Odowd's but in an era when even McDonald's has decent coffee, one would think a little more attention could be paid). Odowd's is a "fun place" to go...lively and energetic. This means NOISE. Noise can be good, making an evening fun...or it can be bad, interfering with conversation. Pick your occasion with this in mind.
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RosalindS
Kansas City
75 reviews
vip
3.0
75 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2018
overall3food2service5ambience4
The food is good but not great. The new menu is disappointing and there are not that many options. I think the food will have to be improved if they hope to complete with all the other restaurants on The Plaza.
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BethanyS
Kansas City
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2018
overall3food5service3ambience2
Food was good, feels like a fancier restaurant rather than a sports bar, but it was very loud.
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KaylaA
Kansas City
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2018
overall3food3service1ambience5
The food was fine, but we had really awful service. Our waitress hardly checked on us and because of this we had to wait an unusual amount of time for our checks and for water refills. The restaurant was not very busy at this time. We were left without silverware but luckily a busboy passed by and we were able to request some. The food was good, but I would not recommend dining here. This is a great place to party at night or grab drinks in the early evening, but I would not recommend dining.
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Pammie
Denver
48 reviews
4.0
48 reviews
Dined on August 14, 2018
overall4food4service2ambience3
While our food was good the service was terrible. The manager (?) we think kept pacing back & forth scanning the restaurant at one point even bringing out the mop & bucket to mop the dining areas (no they weren’t closing or even close to it). He never once asked if we needed anything or instructed our waitress (chatting @ the bar much of the time) to ✔️ on us. It was disappointing & while food was “fine” we won’t be back due to the service & strange vibe. Seems like an old bar vibe w/new interior design. Just doesn’t mesh well.
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ksbaroness
Kansas City
60 reviews
vip
5.0
60 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was fast and attentive, food great, drinks just the way I like them, new favorite place
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JimN
Kansas City
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, service and experience. Music was too loud for a dinner time but other than that - we will be back for sure.
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BKW999
Kansas City
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love the new menu and new decor. Hadley provided us with spectacular service.
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BrianM
Kansas City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 19, 2018
overall4food5service5ambience3
The best smoked salmon!! Lots of gluten free options!!! Amazing food!
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MichelleM
New York Area
56 reviews
vip
3.0
56 reviews
Dined on July 19, 2018
overall3food2service4ambience1
I should have realized it was really just a regular noisy bar with food. I put to much weight on the name gastropub due to positive past experiences. The food may be inventive for a bar. But the quality does not meet the standards of a true gastropub. Was disappointed as soon as walked in as the place was super loud and filthy. I should have just left
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KathyE
Kansas City
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 13, 2018
overall3food2service2ambience2
Initially server addressed table with a smile then her whole demeanor changed. We had a hard time getting her back to the table. Two of us got the scallops, they were very small and total of three for $21.00, I had mashed potatoes and broccoli and it was all cold. The server never came back to let her know until everyone was done eating. Another person got the trout and it was very small and the thinnest fish I have ever seen. I felt bad because I recommended it because a few weeks ago my husband and I were in there and it was great. Food and service just did not go well this night.
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OpenTable Diner
Kansas City
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 1, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was wonderful, service was excellent, and crafted cocktails were delicious!
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JohnM
St. Louis
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 21, 2018
overall3food2service5ambience4
Natalie our server did a great job.
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YvetteC
Kansas City
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love the new look and menu. It's a huge upgrade, it's truly a gastro-pub experience now. The menu upgrade is awesome, while still maintaining some of the unique Irish Pub fare that it has always had. Hope to be back soon to try more items on the menu!
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OpenTable Diner
Kansas City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
The new menu is fantastic! I’m gluten intolerant and there were tons of delicious options. The gf bun is amazing! Love the transition they’ve made.
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DJ75
Kansas City
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on April 26, 2018
overall5food4service5ambience4
Great music from Dan and James. And great service from Corbin.
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AuthenticTed
Omaha
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 10, 2018
overall4food5service5ambience4
The food here was fantastic, delish! The only problem we had was the noise level, solely by the ambitiously inebriated table next to us. Our fantastic server had to endure them too, and we felt sorry for her. Had it not been for that we would have been thrilled with the culinary experience.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

O'Dowd's Gastrobar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (816) 561-2700.

O'Dowd's Gastrobar is rated 4.2 stars by 88 OpenTable diners.

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4742 Pennsylvania Ave, Kansas City, MO 64112

Additional information

Cross street
48th Street
Neighborhood
Kansas City
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue 4:00 pm–12:00 am Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–1:30 am Fri 4:00 pm–3:00 am Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Irish, Gastro Pub, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
The Country Club Plaza offers several garages filled with free parking year round. Additionally, street parking and valet parking are available throughout the Plaza.
Public transit
There are several public transit stops on the Country Club Plaza.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Ryan Sneed
Entertainment
Live Entertainment 7 Nights a Week!Visit our Website for a full entertainment schedule.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://odowdskc.com/
Phone number
(816) 561-2700
Catering
KC Hopps Family of Catering - The brands of KC Hopps offer a variety of catering options to find the perfect fit for your event. Each brand has a distinct menu and style. All of our brands share the culinary expertise of our staff of highly trained chefs. So whichever brand you choose, you can be assured that your guests will receive the quality you have grown to expect from KC Hopps. Call 913-563-5776 or visit us at kchopps.com
Private party facilities
The rooftop deck is the premier party location! From Corporate Happy Hours, Birthday Parties, Bachelor & Bachelorette Parties , Class Reunions, Networking Events, Mixers and more! Availability is subject to time and date requested. We do not reserve the deck on Friday and Saturday evenings. Contact us at 816.561.2700 today!
Private party contact
O'Dowd's Sales Team: (816) 561-2700

O'Dowd's Gastrobar

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Additional information

Menu

Main

Shrimp Wontons$12.00

Simple Burrata$11.00

Traditional Beef Sliders$11.00

Fried Chicken Sliders$11.00

Nachos$10.00

Chicken Tinga Taquitos$7.00

Chicken Tenders$13.00

Fish & Chips$15.00

Shepherd's Pie$14.00

Reuben$14.00

Whiskey Burger$14.00

Chicken & Waffles$12.00

Market Salad

Sides

Colcannon Mashed Potatoes

Southern Cole Slaw

Hand-Cut French Fries

Kids

Chicken Tenders & Fries$5.95

Grilled Cheese & Fries$5.95

Fish N' Chips$6.95

What 88 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

Does O'Dowd's Gastrobar offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is O'Dowd's Gastrobar restaurant rated?

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