Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Kansas City, MO

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the best hot spots 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!

Eddie V's - Kansas City

4.8

4.8 (3488)

$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

OpenTable Diner

Dined 6 days ago

My wife and I have been here countless times, and it's always fantastic

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Popular dish

Georges Bank Scallops

Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Westwood

4.8

4.8 (358)

$30 and under

Sushi

Kansas City

About the restaurant

Blue Sushi Sake Grill unites creative ingredients with energetic vibes, premium cold sake with happy moments to give you a fresh and fun new way to experience sushi. Our sushi and grill menus allow you to explore your sushi favorites in new and unexpected ways. We like to say that sushi is for sharing, and our menu encourages it. Order a spread of all your maki, nigiri and sashimi favs from the sushi bar, and throw in a few orders of starters from the grill. We'll stagger your plates so you can savor it all bite-by-bite, and maximize the sushi experience you've been craving all week. If you're not sure where to start, tour the menu during Happy Hour, where all our guest favorites — from our sushi, grill and drink menus — are available at an amazing value. We offer Happy Hour every day of the week at Blue Sushi Sake Grill!

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Braden

Dined on Jun 24, 2025

I love this restaurant! Their food is always fresh and delicious and the service staff is fun. Only downside is that they’re so popular that sometimes there’s a 30 or 40 minute wait on sushi but it’s worth it!

Prime Social - Kansas City

4.8

4.8 (993)

$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

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Pete

Dined on Jun 18, 2025

Great service! Jacob was an excellent server and always tending to our needs! Food, ambience, and service all great!

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Popular dish

Truffle Fries

Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Power & Light District

4.8

4.8 (481)

$30 and under

Sushi

Kansas City

About the restaurant

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Cherina

Dined 2 days ago

We live in the area and walk to dinner to have sushi here!! Since moving here a year and a half ago it’s become one of our favorite places. The service is always phenomenal in the sushi is always so good!!! it’s a 10 out of 10 every time!

Veritas Whiskey and Wine Grill

4.8

4.8 (17)

$31 to $50

American

Kansas City

About the restaurant

Welcome to our restaurant on OpenTable! Our American fusion menus, crafted by chef and owner Rolfe Loomis, showcase the finest offerings from an American wood-fired grill, highlighting locally sourced ingredients infused with global flavors. Indulge in a diverse selection of charcuterie, small plates, salads, paella, seafood, and premium steaks, all prepared fresh to order using farm-fresh produce and meats from the Midwest. Our seafood is flown in weekly from trusted sources, ensuring the highest quality.

Join us for a one-of-a-kind brunch experience featuring a delightful breakfast small plates menu and an array of brunch cocktails to complement your meal. We take pride in delivering a unique dining experience that celebrates the best of American cuisine with a global twist.

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MargieVIP

Dined 2 days ago

This restaurant is exceptional! Bring yourselves, family and friends to enjoy the experience!

Noka

4.8

4.8 (234)

$50 and over

American

Kansas City

About the restaurant

The dining experience at Noka is about inviting guests to immerse within the familiar, while our senses simultaneously transport us somewhere new. Primitive yet modern, our dining space offers many different avenues—whether you’re looking for an intimate experience near the bar, a hands-on culinary view into our live-fire kitchen at the Chef’s Counter, or feel like dipping out of your comfort zone at one of our communal-style tables, there truly is a little something for everyone. So venture in soon, we look forward to hosting you.

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Michelle

Dined 3 days ago

Amazing Food, Lively Atmosphere, Terrific Evening!

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Experience

HALF-OFF SUSHI!

Experience

TUESDAY - HAPPY HOUR ALL DAY

Extra Virgin - Kansas City

4.7

4.7 (2011)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Kansas City

About the restaurant

James Beard Award Winning Chef Michael Smith's latest culinary creation is Extra Virgin, located in Kansas City's historic Crossroad's Art's District. Open to rave reviews in December 2008, Extra Virgin serves Mediterranean Tapas and has an extensive wine list and full cocktail menu. We offer patio dining for 50 people & multiple private dining spaces for 12-50 people.

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Amy

Dined on Jun 21, 2025

Love Extra Virgin! Great vibe and great food and great service!

VOO Cocktail Lounge

4.7

4.7 (134)

$31 to $50

Cocktail Bar

Kansas City

About the restaurant

After a few decades of dormancy, we’ve reimagined and revitalized the former Rendezvous as – VOO Lounge.
Featuring rotaing musicans and performers every Friday and Saturday night, exclusive crafted & curated cocktails
and a fully stocked bar. To see a list of who is performing Friday and Saturday night visit https://www.vookansascity.com/events. Complimentary 2 hour self parking in the Kansas City Marriott Downtown Garage or $15 valet parking available.

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Philip

Dined 5 days ago

Great spot to pop in for a great cocktail- the staff was very friendly!

The Majestic Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (3926)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Downtown / River Market

About the restaurant

We are a classic Kansas City Steakhouse in The Historic Garment District located at 10th & Broadway featuring live Jazz nightly. We are currently offering a solo Jazz Pianist Friday - Tuesday on the Main Floor , Trios are down in the Jazz Supper Club Wednesday - Saturday. All seating requests are based on availability.

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Brad

Dined 2 days ago

Loved it! Michael at the bar friendly, fast and knowledgeable!

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Popular dish

12 oz Ribeye

Popular dish

24 oz Prime Grade Porterhouse

Popular dish

12 oz Prime Rib

Johnnie's Jazz Bar and Grille - Liberty

4.6

4.6 (482)

$31 to $50

American

Kansas City

About the restaurant

Tune up that old piano, deal the cards, and raise a glass to Johnnie.
Johnnie’s Jazz Bar & Grille is dedicated to Johnnie Genevieve (Miller) Bills, a piano player for the silent movies at the very first B&B Theatres in 1924. Johnnie’s original piano has been restored and is sitting on our stage.

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paul

Dined 5 days ago

Saw movie & since they have updated their menu for gluten free items, we decided to have dinner. Food was good, service was really good, only suggestion would separate food guide for GF, wife is Celiac had concerns about items not marked, but server was helpful.

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Experience

Cocktail Area High Tops - Minimal View of Stage

Experience

Lounge Seating - Prime View of Stage!

Experience

Snazzy Dining Area - No View Of Stage.

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