Mesob Restaurant & Rum Bar - 3601 Broadway Blvd

3.9 (212)

$30 and under

International

3601 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64111-2503

About this restaurant

Charming
Healthy

At Black Garlic, we honor the fire, patience, and soul it takes to build flavor and legacy. Rooted in the culinary traditions of Ethiopia and the Caribbean, Black Garlic is a celebration of two cultures bound by spice, story, and strength. Our name speaks to transformation — just as black garlic is created through slow fermentation, our dishes are crafted through time, tradition, and bold innovation. We fuse the warmth of berbere with the fire of jerk. We plate injera beside plantain, shiro beside escovitch, and pour rum beside honey wine. Each dish is a tribute to where we come from and where we're going.
Black Garlic isn't just a restaurant — it's a love letter to ancestry, a gathering space for community, and a new chapter in diasporic cuisine. Here, we cook with depth. We serve with intention. And we welcome you to taste the story.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
International, Caribbean, Ethiopian
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(816) 442-7311
Website
https://mesobkc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Cherven Desauguste
Private party facilities
Whether it's a birthday party, baby shower, office function, or any other special event, please fill out the form below and we'll do our best to accommodate your desired date and any requests you may have to make your party/celebration memorable.
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
3601 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64111-2503
Neighborhood
E. Kansas City
Cross street
Broadway blvd
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 212 people are saying

Mesob Restaurant & Rum Bar - 3601 Broadway Blvd reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

3.9

3.9 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
3.8Service
3.8Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Mesob Restaurant & Rum Bar offers an "amazing" dining experience with "great service" and flavorful dishes like seafood jambalaya and curry shrimp. Guests rave about the "spectacular" food and "excellent" drinks, including the old fashioned. Despite occasional closure issues, patrons are eager to return for the vibrant Ethiopian atmosphere.

212 Reviews

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Stephanie
Denver / Colorado3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, delicious food, strong drinks. Will definitely be going back to try even more!
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Curtrice
Atlanta1 review
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I brought my family here for my mom’s Birthday and I wanted them to experience Ethiopian culture like I do in Atlanta. Mesob did not disappoint from the food to the service, amazing. Thank you! My family and I shall return soon 💐
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Gretchen
Kansas City / Kansas12 reviews
1.0
Dined on April 22, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The restaurant wasn’t open. We had reservations but it was dark and locked. :(
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Kelley VIP
Kansas City / Kansas37 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first visit to Mesob! Our waiter was great and very helpful. My husband and I both enjoyed our entree choices. My husband had the seafood jambalaya, I had curry shrimp and rice. We shared the jerk chicken on Bao buns as an appetizer. My husband had an old Fashioned made with rum and I had a delicious mojito. The dishes were very flavorful and we enjoyed our 1st experience at Mesob!
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Bradley VIP
Chicago / Illinois3 reviews
1.0
Dined on April 8, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Restaurant was closed. Unable to complete the reservation and had to take a second uber elsewhere for dinner.
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Sakeena
Kansas City / Kansas3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and drinks were excellent as always. Definit a favorite for me in KC!
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Steve
Kansas City / Kansas9 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food! Can’t wait to come back! And the old fashioned was delightful.
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OpenTable Diner
Kansas City / Kansas1 review
1.0
Dined on March 5, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We made a reservation for my husbands birthday to show up and the restaurant was closed. No notification of the closure or anything. We just showed up for the reservation THEY confirmed with me the day before. So we had to scramble and make new plans and we were disappointed and disrespected over their lack of care for our time.
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Erica
Kansas City / Kansas1 review
4.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was amazing! I highly recommend everyone going to eat there.
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Aubrey
Nashville1 review
4.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Food was flavorful. Portion of doro wot was very small. Willing to try again for full menu as we went for Valentine’s Day and they had a special menu. Water was only filled one time and was empty the majority of the time which sucked because the food was overall spicy. Crab cakes were good but not warm.
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FAQs

Mesob Restaurant & Rum Bar - 3601 Broadway Blvd offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (816) 442-7311.

Mesob Restaurant & Rum Bar - 3601 Broadway Blvd is rated 3.9 stars by 212 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Google Map for Mesob Restaurant & Rum Bar - 3601 Broadway Blvd

3601 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64111-2503

Additional information

Cross street
Broadway blvd
Neighborhood
E. Kansas City
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
International, Caribbean, Ethiopian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Cherven Desauguste
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
https://mesobkc.com/
Phone number
(816) 442-7311
Private party facilities
Whether it's a birthday party, baby shower, office function, or any other special event, please fill out the form below and we'll do our best to accommodate your desired date and any requests you may have to make your party/celebration memorable.

Mesob Restaurant & Rum Bar - 3601 Broadway Blvd

About this restaurant

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What 212 people are saying

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