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The Rieger

4.5 (987)
$30 and under
American
1924 Main St., Kansas City, MO 64108

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
A Classic American Grill in a beautifully renovated, former hotel. Located in the historic Crossroads Art District of downtown Kansas City, The Rieger serves lunch and dinner with a focus on locally sourced, farm fresh seasonal ingredients. Chef and Owner Howard Hanna's French and Italian inspired cuisine strikes a perfect balance between bold sophistication and rustic sensibility.

The bar features a small, handcrafted cocktail menu with a wine list heavy in French and Italian wines.

The accommodating staff and warm environment make The Rieger perfect for any occasion.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Italian, French
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm Happy Hour: Monday-Friday:3:00pm-6:00pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Howard Hanna
  • Private party facilities
    A wine room adjacent the main dining room serves as the the private dining and party space for The Rieger. Seating up to 40 people comfortably, a separate patio space connects adding an additional 12 outdoor seats. 2 long, 16 ft hardwood tables made of salvaged cypress give this room character. Each table seats up to 18, and an additional table for 6 is available. Separate menus are available, family style service, punch service, and entertainment are all options. Please contact Amy Smith at 816.471.2177 for more details.
  • Neighborhood
    Kansas City
  • Cross street
    20th
  • Parking details
    Plenty of off street and on street parking. No fee.
  • Public transit
    KCATA MAX Bus Line (Crossroads Stop), Bus line 57 (Walnut & 20th).
  • Entertainment
    The most accommodating staff in KC!
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 987 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5
4.5 based on all time ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 1.2Value

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987 Reviews
  1. ChristinaT VIP

    Kansas City / Kansas20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 26, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service & excellent drinks !! Waitress was fantastic!

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  2. JeffF

    Kansas City / Kansas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 26, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The flavors are amazing and the cocktails very inventive. Would recommend for any occasion or just a really nice dinner.

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  3. Mitch

    Kansas City / Kansas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The drinks are very well crafted. The food is amazing. Pork soup is always fantastic. The steak was perfect and my wife's fish was superbly prepared. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. I love the relaxed atmosphere in the restaurant. A jewel in the downtown KC area. This place never disappoints. Highly recommend

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City / Kansas10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 20, 2017

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First time at the Rieger. Very interesting menu. Terrific cocktail menu. We enjoyed a leisurely meal with cocktails and would likely return.

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  5. Sally

    Kansas City / Kansas5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 19, 2017

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolute delicious appetizer (trout toast) and dessert (grits thing). Our main courses weren't great (specials: lamb ribs and grilled softshell crab). Yummy cocktails

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City / Kansas3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 13, 2017

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Colby was hosting and despite my request to sit somewhere other than in the middle of the restaurant, he said there was no availability and sat my partner and I in the middle. I had a reservation and it was only 6pm. I then watched as a dozen other, perhaps more 'traditional' couples, were ushered in and sat at more desirable tables. Disappointing treatment Colby.

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  7. JDubb65

    Kansas City / Kansas6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 12, 2017

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Cocktails were great. Very different! Service was spot on both at the bar, and for dinner. Perfect for foodies, but menu I felt was limited. I had the scallops, one of their specials of the day, along with the beet salad. It's a very small venue, and it was noisy on a Friday night. Great for girls night out dinner.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City / Kansas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great menu and cocktails are delicious. Wait staff is very helpful. Overall great experience!

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  9. Jlelt

    North Dakota8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 6, 2017

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The overall noise level made it nearly impossible to have a conversation. The special of the day pasta appetizer tasted too strongly of anchovies. The rabbit pie was dry. The ribeye steak of the day was very good.

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  10. AmoryDane

    Kansas City / Kansas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 5, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time dining there; we chose it to celebrate an anniversary because we had heard great things from friends. It was a fun date & we really liked the drink menu. All of the food we tried was tasty and all of the staff were very welcoming, kind, and helpful with recommendations. Will return and recommend.

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FAQs

The Rieger offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (816) 471-2177.

The Rieger is rated 4.5 stars by 987 OpenTable diners.

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1924 Main St., Kansas City, MO 64108

Additional information

  • Cross street
    20th
  • Neighborhood
    Kansas City
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm Happy Hour: Monday-Friday:3:00pm-6:00pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Italian, French
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Plenty of off street and on street parking. No fee.
  • Public transit
    KCATA MAX Bus Line (Crossroads Stop), Bus line 57 (Walnut & 20th).
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Howard Hanna
  • Entertainment
    The most accommodating staff in KC!
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    A wine room adjacent the main dining room serves as the the private dining and party space for The Rieger. Seating up to 40 people comfortably, a separate patio space connects adding an additional 12 outdoor seats. 2 long, 16 ft hardwood tables made of salvaged cypress give this room character. Each table seats up to 18, and an additional table for 6 is available. Separate menus are available, family style service, punch service, and entertainment are all options. Please contact Amy Smith at 816.471.2177 for more details.
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