Diners' Choice: Kid-friendly restaurants in Kansas City, MO

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Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for the best restaurants that are kid friendly in Kansas City, MO? 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!

Jack Stack Barbecue - Martin City

4.9

4.9 (1060)

$30 and under

Barbecue

Martin City

About the restaurant

Top review

Sallyvip

Dined on Sep 6, 2024

The food was great as always and Darius was a great server! We thoroughly enjoyed the evening.

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Popular dish

Crown Prime Beef Rib

Hereford House - Independence

4.8

4.8 (2178)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

Independence

About the restaurant

Hereford House is one of Kansas City's legendary steakhouses. Great food, casual atmosphere, superior service and reasonable prices.

Daily Summer Specials - All Day Happy Hour (Sun + Mon), Whiskey Wednesday (25% off pours) and Rotating Featured Burger Specials!

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Susanvip

Dined on Sep 10, 2024

Austin was an amazing sever answering our questions and suggesting things to make our dining experience better. He was attentive and knowledgeable. The food was excellent— the steaks done perfectly just the way we ordered. A great way to celebrate my birthday. Just passing through from Minnesota.

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Experience

Happy Hour 3-6pm Every Day

Whiskey River Pizza & Pub

4.8

4.8 (85)

$30 and under

American

Parkville

About the restaurant

Borne from a passion for hospitality and the pursuit of excellent spirits, Whiskey River is a celebration of old whiskey and new encounters. A taste for intriguing conversations and a thirst for delightful creations.

Grab a glass, raise a toast, take a swig, make a moment. Here’s to common people and rare whiskey!

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Sam

Dined 5 days ago

Outstanding service and drinks are some of the best in all of KC!

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Experience

Colonel's Lounge

Jack Stack Barbecue - Plaza

4.7

4.7 (1511)

$30 and under

Barbecue

Plaza / Brookside

About the restaurant

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Debra

Dined 1 day ago

Food was amazing and our server was great! Definitely will be back.

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Popular dish

Lamb Ribs

Jack Stack Barbecue - Lee's Summit

4.7

4.7 (1613)

$30 and under

Barbecue

Lee's Summit

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.

To stand out in the competitive KC barbecue scene of the mid 1970's, Jack and Delores, began cooking with Gourmet Hickory Wood and created the most extensive barbecue menu in the country. The menu included Certified Angus Beef steaks, tender chicken, award-winning lamb ribs, and mouth-watering sides like Hickory Pit Beans and Cheesy Corn Bake.

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Richard

Dined 2 days ago

Very good food. Wide selection of beer (beer & BBQ) - great staff. Very attentive and flexible.

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Kansas City Strip

Pinstripes - Overland Park

4.5

4.5 (477)

$30 and under

American

Kansas City

About the restaurant

Pinstripes: Where Sophisticated Fun Meets Exquisite Dining. With over 30,000 square feet of entertainment space, indulge in scratch-made Italian-American cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, and a robust wine list. Enjoy our weekday happy hour from 3-6pm, or don't miss our famous bottomless brunch buffet on weekends. Experience modern bowling and bocce with full-service dining and entertainment options. Perfect for corporate gatherings, celebrations, or family events, our versatile spaces accommodate parties of 20 to 1000 guests. Book your unforgettable experience today!

Top review

Debi

Dined on Sep 9, 2024

Had never been - really lovely, away from bowling and bocce - patio is lovely and food was delish!

Buca di Beppo - Kansas City

4.3

4.3 (1661)

$30 and under

Italian

Kansas City

About the restaurant

If you are looking for an Italian Restaurant in Kansas City, MO then come to Buca. Our Italian Restaurant serves Authentic Family Style Italian Food. In the heart of the Plaza Shopping District is Kansas City, MO's favorite Italian restaurant. Known for our family style portions, you'll know that no matter the size of your appetite, you won't be going home hungry! We want all of our guests to feel like family, so we feed them like family! Even though we serve hundreds of delicious Italian pastas, entrees, and pizzas every day for lunch and dinner, everyone in Kansas City keeps coming back for more. Our semi-private dining rooms are perfect for celebrations and we offer amazing catering options for every occasion. Come in to Buca for a meal today and see why we're the best Italian restaurant in Kansas City. No one knows authentic Italian food better than us! Make your dining and catering reservations today!

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Sherri

Dined on Sep 2, 2024

Great dinner and service! The food was delicious!

Houlihan's - Lees Summit

4.3

4.3 (563)

$30 and under

American

Lee's Summit

About the restaurant

Since 1972, we’ve believed in quality ingredients, cooking from scratch and having fun. From our famous ‘Shrooms and Stuffed Chicken Breast to our unique burger blend and ahi tuna, we believe in celebrating the small things and that every moment deserves a toast in its honor. So grab a drink (perhaps our signature Long Island Iced Tea), enjoy some great conversation and let us serve you an excellent meal.

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Jayvip

Dined on Aug 26, 2024

Great shrimp special but quality was lacking and overdone. Server was polite and attentive.

Saltgrass Steak House - Liberty

4.3

4.3 (41)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

Liberty

About the restaurant

Saltgrass Steak House is an award-winning steakhouse famous for serving Certified Angus Beef® steaks. Each steak is cooked to perfection with Saltgrass-7 Steak Spice, and topped with garlic butter. All breads, dressings, soups and desserts are made from scratch daily. Great food and legendary hospitality make Saltgrass an enjoyable experience for the whole family.

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Ron

Dined on Aug 27, 2024

Party of 4 for a bday party. Food was perfect and the service was equally as good.

Brio Italian Grille - Kansas City - Country Club Plaza

3.8

3.8 (1800)

$30 and under

Italian

Plaza / Brookside

About the restaurant

Brio Country Club Plaza is a premier Tuscan-inspired Italian restaurant in Kansas City, MO serving authentic, northern Italian cuisine, luxury wines & cocktails-our specialties include premium quality steaks, chops, seafood, made-to-order pasta and flatbreads. If you're looking for the best holiday party venue or restaurant for Thanksgiving, Brio offers easy reservations and catering services to make your event special. Whether dining in or ordering online, Brio Country Club Plaza is the place to eat in Kansas City, MO for great Italian cuisine. Visit us today-reserve your table or order online!

Top review

Dorothy

Dined 2 days ago

Our server she was exceptional!!! V Very nice and friendly.

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Popular dish

Lasagne

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