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Story

4.8
4.8
2721 Reviews
$30 and under
Modern European
Story is a contemporary American restaurant in The Village Shopping Center in Prairie Village, KS. The Center is located 10 minutes southwest of Kansas City, Missouri's Country Club Plaza.
Story offers local, seasonal creative American cuisine from Chef Carl Thorne-Thomsen. Chef Carl Thorne-Thomsen is a 2022 and 2013 James Beard Semifinalist for Best Chef Midwest and FOOD & WINE magazine's The People's Best New Chef: Midwest. Chef Carl Thorne-Thomsen is FOOD & WINE Magazine's The People's Best New Chef National Winner for 2014.

Story features comfortable dining room, patio and bar seating. Story accepts reservations and walk-ins Wednesday - Sunday 4:30pm - 8:30pm.

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2 people

7:30 PM


Booked 15 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Modern European, American, Contemporary American

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Wed–Sun 4:30 pm–8:30 pm

  • Phone number

    (913) 236-9955

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Carl Thorne-Thomsen, 2013 James Beard Semifinalist Best Chef Midwest

  • Private party facilities

    Story is an elegant, upscale restaurant serving seasonal, creative American cuisine. Story's sleek, modern dining room seats 75 guests. A bar area and large patio offer additional space.

  • Private party contact

    Carl Thorne-Thomsen: (913) 236-9955

  • Neighborhood

    Prairie Village

  • Cross street

    69th Terrace and Mission

  • Parking details

    Private Lot

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,721 people are saying

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

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    Best Food

  • Kansas City, KS

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  • Kansas City, KS

    Best Food

  • Kansas City, KS

    Best Service

  • Kansas City, KS

    Innovative

  • Kansas City, KS

    Great for fine wines

  • Kansas City, KS

    Romantic

  • Kansas City, KS

    Good for special occasions

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a beautiful birthday celebration. Great service. Could actually hear our friends. Food was perfect!
  2. AlarieT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Story has been a favorite dining spot of ours for years, and we had a gift certificate from a friend that we were holding for a special occasion. For my husband, that meant getting the email alert that they had halibut on the menu. We waited for the warmest day this week and enjoyed our meals. In fact, their ceviche is my favorite menu item, and somehow it seemed even more wonderful this time. Top marks to the new lemon layer cake with honey ice cream, too.
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Story is always delightful. Especially enjoy Wednesday fried chicken night! But, lobster tagliatelle is a showstopper as well. The salads are always good. I enjoyed the donuts and a decaf coffee for an after dinner treat.
  4. Angeleyeseats

    Omaha

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    First time there. Won't be the last. The food was fantastic. The service was excellent. A restaurant that actually trains their wait staff properly. The wine selection was a little pricey, but the bottle we had was delicious.
  5. Rippedoff

    Des Moines

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    Was our favorite, no longer. Food bland or salty, and not appealing. Way too expensive for fine dining given the quality. Disappointing.
  6. Finediner

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We’ve only been in KC for two years and have been to everyone of the top rated restaurants, and this has quickly turned into our go to. The food is consistently great!
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Great food and service. Place was completely dead by 8:30 on a Friday night and we were rushed out, lights off at 9:00. The French place across the street was still packed at 9.
  8. EthanB

    Kansas City

    21 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Rob was an awesome waiter and food was good. Service was excellent.
  9. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely delicious with a relaxing & calm atmosphere. I’m a vegetarian so the waiter suggested an alternative dish for me. It was wonderful! 10/10 and we’ll be back!
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service were exceptional
  11. Mccad

    Kansas City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great dinner at Story, as always! Food is outstanding, the wine selection is great, and the service is excellent. Also nice ambience! Definitely will go back.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Lars was great! Can’t go wrong with the short ribs!
  13. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was lovely! The service was amazing! All of the four courses where divine! Everything from the art to the bread was delightful. What a gem!
  14. CVPV

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Braised short rib was outstanding...along with the smoked duck empanadas.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is unique and delicious!
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It’s my favorite restaurant in KC. Just go and get a cocktail and an appetizer if you are on the fence about spending the extra money on a nice dinner. I personally would not go to anywhere else in Story’s price range, I’ve only ever been comparatively disappointed in every aspect.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was exceptional. Would definitely go back here.
  18. StephanieR

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    The food was amazing so we will definitely be back. The tagliatelle and empanadas were so light with tons of great flavor- highly recommend! The bread was amazing, we took home a loaf :) Maria, our server, was very knowledgeable and personable. The only thing I didn’t love was how crowded and loud it was, but a reservation a little later, probably 8 wouldn’t have that same crazy feel. Overall my husband and I had a great time, and as I said, we’ll be back!
  19. DanF

    Lake of the Ozarks

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Chef added pork belly to menu, yes it may be a guy thing, but absolutely delicious. Very lean and tender with just the right amount of fat. Halibut delicious as well. Waitress very attentive and helpful. 5 stars all the way
  20. TiffanyC

    Kansas City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Quiet and lovely, nice but not necessarily fancy. Food was delicious and portions were appropriate for the price. Wine by the glass was a good selection and well priced. Would love to return!
  21. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall2food5service2ambience2
    Food was great but spacing horrible, it was like going out to eat with strangers plus my water glass was empty half the night definitely not with $400
  22. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall2food4service5ambience4
    Went there for the Valentine’s Day 5 course. Food was good. Spent over $600 for two people and went home hungry on top of that. I mean $600 for a two hour meal. Should have been at least half of that. Sour taste in my mouth about Story now.
  23. FoieGras

    Kansas City

    44 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Valentines Day Dinner with the wife. Terrific service from our waiter Rob. Terrific food and wine pairing too.
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding all the way around. Beautiful interior. Excellent service. Fantastic, well thought out dishes. We had a lovely time and will be back soon.
  25. JuliaB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Have been going to Story for several years now. My favorite restaurant.
  26. BillJ

    Kansas City

    35 reviews

    4.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Creative recipes, excellent preparation, small portions.
  27. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    A great gem in the middle of Prairie Village!
  28. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    The server completely ignored my table to cater to a larger group. Food was overpriced for what you get.
  29. JonK

    Kansas City

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was, as always, just great. Everyone in our group was impressed by the attentive service and inventive menu.
  30. OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best restaurant in KC!
  31. TamalaL

    Kansas City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Story was great. There were five in our party and everyone loved their food. I had chicken that was some of the freshest and most tender I've ever had. Great value and great staff. We will go back to try other dishes!
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Rob was awesome!
  33. JeffF

    Kansas City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    First time at Story and it did not disappoint. Fried chicken with green beans, bread pudding and parmesan gravy was excellent. Our server, Rob, was attentive and a pleasure to talk to. We will be back.
  34. MICHELLEC

    Kansas City

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waitress, Maria, was OUTSTANDING and the food was amazing as always! Chef Carl did it again!
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Simply wonderful. 5 newbies, of the party of 7, who have never happened upon Story. They were also very pleased with the look and feel of Story. Admittedly, I have bragged about “Fried Chicken Night” and we all ordered the fried chicken. No one was disappointed !! While 7 women of a certain age may look daunting, our wait staff person, Jeremy, was undaunted! He had to deal with a few “what did you say” and “i don’t think my hearing aid is working” but he smiled and carried on. Everyone loved the food and atmosphere! I look forward to more evenings at Story!
  36. carolk

    Kansas City

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience3
    The food was fantastic, however the service was mediocre. Restuarant is noisy on the main floor, but is much quieter with a hightop
  37. Meli

    Kansas City

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went during Restaurant Week and the food was outstanding! We will definitely be back.
  38. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The mushroom bisque is heaven in a bowl. Great service.
  39. kckleigh

    Kansas City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were celebrating our 18th anniversary at Story and could not have selected a better restaurant to enjoy the occasion. This was during restaurant week and we had an early dinner reservation. The ambience of Story is both comfortable and chic without being ostentatious. if there is a better preparation of a beef rib in the KC area, I don’t know where it would be. And, astoundingly I had the pleasure of eating the best onion rings of my life. That may seem trivial but it was totally an incredible accompaniment to the beef rib. Caesar salad was crisp and delicious. The dessert donuts with a lovely dipping cream was sublime. Selection of wine choices were very good. Our waiter was professional and pleasant. This was our first time dining at Story and without a doubt will be back soon.
  40. JocelynF

    Kansas City

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wow! Every item was served to perfection. The lobster tagliatelle, my Caesar, the salmon and my fave, the lemon cake. Scrumptious! My Old Fashion was the finest I’ve had in a long time.Service was wonderful.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • 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

Story offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (913) 236-9955.

Story is rated 4.8 stars by 2721 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:30 PM


Booked 15 times today
Google Map for Story

3931 W. 69th Terr., Prairie Village, KS 66208

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    69th Terrace and Mission

  • Neighborhood

    Prairie Village

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Wed–Sun 4:30 pm–8:30 pm

  • Cuisines

    Modern European, American, Contemporary American

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Private Lot

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Carl Thorne-Thomsen, 2013 James Beard Semifinalist Best Chef Midwest

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (913) 236-9955

  • Private party facilities

    Story is an elegant, upscale restaurant serving seasonal, creative American cuisine. Story's sleek, modern dining room seats 75 guests. A bar area and large patio offer additional space.

  • Private party contact

    Carl Thorne-Thomsen: (913) 236-9955

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