Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Kansas City / Kansas

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Updated May 05, 2025

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Kansas City / Kansas? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Cafe Provence

4.9

4.9 (4674)

$31 to $50

French American

Prairie Village

About the restaurant

Café Provence serves seasonal, locally inspired French food in a casual, friendly atmosphere. Family owned and operated for more than 20 years, Café Provence has been honored as one of the Top 100 Restaurants in the U.S., Top 10 French Restaurants in the U.S., Top 25 Service in the U.S., and Best Restaurant in Kansas City.
Café Provence has been honored by Zagat as the best restaurant in Kansas City.
It joins the top 46 restaurants in the United States given this honor in their respective cities, such as Joel Robuchon, Las Vegas, Le Bernadin, NYC, Gary Danko, San Francisco and more.

Visit us on www.cafeprovencekc.com

À bientôt!

Top review

samVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Always a wonderful experience. Great food. Great service.

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Popular dish

Tarte Tatin

Popular dish

Un Crumble de Foie Gras

Popular dish

Quiche Lorraine

Elderslie Farm

4.9

4.9 (625)

$50 and over

American

Wichita

About the restaurant

Elderslie offers an exceptional dining experience in a beautiful, peaceful country setting.

Our menu showcases ingredients sourced locally in creative, seasonal dishes that are flavorful and interesting as well as beautiful.

Dietary requests are happily accommodated; make a note in your reservation or give us a call.

Reservations are required for the Chef's Tasting Menu. Walk-ins for the main Dinner Menu are welcome.

Please note that cancellations made with less than 48 hours notice are subject to a $30 per person cancellation charge.

Top review

Cathy

Dined 5 days ago

This was our first time here and we will definitely be back. The food was amazing and the service was top notch!!

Conductor Club

4.9

4.9 (426)

$31 to $50

Cocktail Bar

E. Kansas City

About the restaurant

Currently transitioning between themes. Keep an eye out on our social media for announcements and open dates.

Tucked away in a hidden corner of historic Union Station, the Conductor Club is a unique rotating themed cocktail bar. We feature a specialty cocktails, small bites from Pierpont's kitchen and lots of fun.

*All guests must be 21+ years old. Reservations are exclusively through OpenTable. Kitchen is open until 9pm on weekdays and 10pm on weekends.

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Chase

Dined on Apr 20, 2025

Sandlot them was awesome! Every drink was great and service was excellent. 10/10 would recommend

First Mile Kitchen

4.8

4.8 (63)

$31 to $50

American

Wichita

About the restaurant

Chef Nick Korbee is bringing locally grown, seasonally driven, elevated cuisine to Wichita, KS.
Winner of Kansas Restaurant & Hospitality Association's(KHRA) best new concept award, & several other accolades; including best cocktail & best brunch bite, the First Mile Team will deliver an amazing culinary experience.
Located in famous Bradley Fair, upon arrival you will be greeted by an open concept kitchen with a wood-burning fire hearth.
Guests can relax by the fireplace lounge while enjoying our sommelier-tailored wine list, craft cocktail menu, locally sourced beer, or even an extensive non-alcoholic list of craft mocktails, N/A beer and N/A wine.
Settle in & Listen to records at our amazing bar.
Our ash bar was crafted by hand through local carpenters sourcing all material from Kansas.
We have an extensive collection of vinyl records & you can oftentimes find our owners playing music during dinner service. Feel free to bring your favorite record & we will spin it for you!

Top review

Ashle

Dined 2 days ago

Delicious breakfast, yummy mimosa and great service!

Verbena

4.9

4.9 (1193)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Kansas City

About the restaurant

Whether you’re in the mood for an intimate upscale dinner, a casual lunch on the patio, or simply a drink and bite at the bar, Verbena offers an unforgettable experience.

Enjoy seasonally inspired cuisine with a focus on fresh seafood, an extensive wine list, craft cocktails, and exceptional service.

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williamVIP

Dined on May 5, 2025

Our first experience and we will definitely go back.

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Jack Stack Barbecue - Martin City

4.8

4.8 (1140)

$30 and under

Barbecue

Martin City

About the restaurant

"Highest-rated barbecue in the country!" - Zagat Survey

Jack Stack Barbecue originated in Kansas City in 1957, by Russ Fiorella in a traditional storefront barbecue, with a modest selection of 5 or 6 items. Jack Fiorella, the eldest son, worked with his father until 1974 when he decided to branch off and start Fiorella's Jack Stack of Martin City.

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mark

Dined 4 days ago

Great food and excellent service. Sat outside with a 2 year old. Perfect.

The Westside Local

4.8

4.8 (1879)

$30 and under

American

Kansas City

About the restaurant

The Westside Local offers seasonal comfort food with class, sourced as locally as possible. Enjoy it all with extensive beer and wine lists in our historic wood-beam and brick dining room, grapevine covered beer garden, or dashing little bar. Or just order some Carry out for that quiet evening at home.

Top review

Missy

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent service with a very personable waitress and the food was delicious!

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Popular dish

Kale Salad

Jack Stack Barbecue - Overland Park

4.9

4.9 (1921)

$30 and under

Barbecue

Overland Park

About the restaurant

Top review

Alysse

Dined 2 days ago

It’s Jack Stack. Food is always great. Just our server seemed absent and forgetful.

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Prime Social - Kansas City

4.9

4.9 (983)

$31 to $50

Cocktail Bar

E. Kansas City

About the restaurant

Prime Social is a lively and dynamic rooftop cocktail lounge designed for conversation, where guests gather to enjoy the moment. Enjoy our modern and refined rooftop experience while you relax and take in the panoramic views next to our fire pit. Whether you’re celebrating, watching a game, or gathering with friends, Prime Social is your go-to destination for good times and lasting memories. We are located on the 16th floor of 46 Penn, adjacent to Kansas City's renowned Country Club Plaza.

Our associates’ priority is to ensure your experience is memorable. We ask that our guests choose attire that is both polished and suited to our restaurant.
THANK YOU FOR NOT WEARING:
Clothing emitting excessive marijuana odor
Excessively revealing clothing, exposed undergarments or tank tops
Clothing with offensive language or graphics
Admittance to Prime Social is at the discretion of management. We reserve the right to refuse service to patrons who are inappro

Top review

Sarah

Dined 6 days ago

Delish food, great views and great service. Can't wait to visit again!

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Popular dish

Truffle Fries

Eddie V's - Kansas City

4.8

4.8 (3473)

$50 and over

Seafood

Kansas City

About the restaurant

Eddie V's Prime Seafood is a luxury dining destination known for the seafood flown in from pristine waters around the world, as well as its premium hand-carved steaks. Dishes are artistically prepared and feature an ever-changing array of seasonal seafood, along with critically acclaimed prime center-cut steaks broiled to perfection. The restaurant's award-wining wine list, which has been recognized by Wine Spectator, has more than 300 wines curated by Eddie V's very own Advanced Sommelier. In the V Lounge, guests can sip classic and creative cocktails, and enjoy signature appetizers against a backdrop of live music trios.

Top review

Kenyatta

Dined 2 days ago

Great food thank you Zach great server. Steak and shrimp always good!

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