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

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Updated March 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the best hot spots in Kansas City, KS? 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 - Overland Park

4.8

4.8 (1890)

$30 and under

Barbecue

Overland Park

About the restaurant

Top review

JeremyVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Onion ring appetizer was amazing. Burnt ends, sausage were tasty too. I’ll be back

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North Italia – Kansas City

4.7

4.7 (3418)

$30 and under

Italian

Leawood

About the restaurant

Reservations may be limited online. Please call the restaurant to inquire about availability.

At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.

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MelissaVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Perfect as always! Our server had the best timing with checking in on us

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Tavern at Mission Farms

4.7

4.7 (2864)

$30 and under

American

Leawood

About the restaurant

Tavern at Mission Farms is a classic American styled restaurant, in the heart of Leawood, that features great salads, sandwiches, seafood, steaks and pastas.
It is our goal that individuals feel comfortable coming in for a business lunch, happy hour, dinner with the family or a night out with friends. We provide genuine hospitality in a warm and inviting yet stylish atmosphere.

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BarbaraVIP

Dined 2 days ago

We love to come and dine with friends. Great food, drinks, AND desserts!

Louie's Wine Dive 119th Kitchen

4.7

4.7 (1200)

$30 and under

American

Overland Park

About the restaurant

Louie’s Wine Dive serves lunch, happy hour and dinner daily, and brunch on weekends. Award-winning food is created from local ingredients under the eye of formally trained Chefs. Louie’s wine list and featured wineboard offer hard to find, quality focused selections. Louie’s offers a craft cocktail and local beer menu. Louie’s Wine Dive features a warm, casually elegant atmosphere. It's the place for food and wine lovers to be social!

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Sheryl

Dined 2 days ago

Fantastic happy hour. Great food, great service, and great prices. The beignets are my favorite thing to eat here - delish!

Jack Stack Barbecue - Lenexa

4.7

4.7 (943)

$30 and under

Barbecue

Lenexa

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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Mary

Dined 2 days ago

Our food was delicious and the portions were generous. Our server, Chris, was outstanding. We went for lunch at 1 pm so the noise level was low and, as senior citizens, we appreciated being able to hear one another talk.

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Popular dish

Crown Prime Beef Rib

Scratch Gourmet Kitchen

4.7

4.7 (195)

$31 to $50

American

Prairie Village

About the restaurant

Enjoy a night of fine wine, mixologist made cocktails and elevated comfort food at a locally owned casual fine dining restaurant in the Shops of Prairie Village. From humble beginnings as a small catering company we have transformed into a one-of-a-kind small boutique restaurant that provides a private and intimate dining experience focused on the food at the table and personal interactions with our team. Come experience the culinary expertise of Chef Taylor Hindman alongside 2024 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence wine program featuring more than 165 unique wine selections curated by our owner Tyler Morrison.

Scratch is a small gem of a restaurant that provides a surprise and delight as we continue to grow. Since our opening in 2021, Scratch has been awarded Best New Restaurant in Johnson County in 2022 by The Shawnee Mission Post, 2023 Best Caterer in Johnson County, Finalist for Best New Restaurant by KC Magazine, and 2023 Yelp's "People Love Us".

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Amy

Dined 5 days ago

Perfect setting for an intimate dinner. Beautiful presentation of delicious salmon, chilean sea bass as well as steak, and lovely craft cocktails! We were so happy to finally have had the opportunity to eat at Scratch :)

Sullivan's Steakhouse - Leawood

4.5

4.5 (3052)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Leawood

About the restaurant

Just outside of Kansas City, Sullivan’s Leawood is where steak lovers gather for an unforgettable culinary experience. Whether you're a local to Leawood or passing through from Overland Park or Prairie Village, Sullivan's offers a memorable dining experience and a cozy escape from the hustle and bustle of the Kansas City area.

Our menu highlights the finest cuts of steak, from the melt-in-your-mouth Filet Mignon to the robust New York Strip. Looking for something indulgent? Our bone-in steaks and lobster tail are popular choices. Want to keep it light? Try the grilled asparagus, Caesar salad, or sautéed baby spinach on the side. We also serve delectable seafood and chicken dishes for those looking for a steak alternative. Pair your meal with something from our carefully curated wine list, featuring everything from bold reds like Pinot Noir to crisp whites perfect for a seafood dish.

Top review

Dined 2 days ago

Sat at the bar with a group and they were very accommodating. Enjoyed our time there along with the food.

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Houlihan's - Overland Park

4.5

4.5 (743)

$30 and under

American

Overland Park

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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Chloe

Dined on Mar 8, 2025

Server was great, food was fine. Was pretty cold with the door opening constantly.

Plate Italiano Moderno - Leawood

4.5

4.5 (1264)

$30 and under

Italian

Leawood

About the restaurant

Award wining upscale Italian Restaurant from local Restaurateur Christian Joseph. Hand made pasta and bread are the stand out in this very chic and hip atmosphere. Voted diners choice by OpenTable, with awards from Wine Spectator, Societe Mondiale du Vin, and the Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs. Plate Italiano Moderno anchors the upscale Leawood shopping district Park Place.

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KarenHVIP

Dined 4 days ago

All the food items were absolutely delicious! Server was friendly and helpful . Ambience was nice. Had a wonderful experience!

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Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Overland Park

4.4

4.4 (2439)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

Overland Park

About the restaurant

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is an American Restaurant and Steakhouse serving authentic wood-fired steaks, seafood, specialty cocktails and select wines. Join us for Happy Hour at the FIREBAR® or on the patio for drink specials and bar bites. We offer top-notch service and upscale dining at a modest price. Reserve Your Table with us today.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 5 days ago

I really enjoyed the service the atmosphere felt very welcomed and Jordan made my birthday extra special thanks alot ..She deserves a bonus!!

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