Diners' Choice: American restaurants in Kansas City / Kansas

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall American cuisine in Kansas City / Kansas? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

The Westside Local

4.8

4.8 (1885)

$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.

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matt

Dined on Jun 21, 2025

Just a really cool place and the food was excellent

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Popular dish

Kale Salad

First Mile Kitchen

4.9

4.9 (74)

$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!

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Julia

Dined 6 days ago

Great service and amazing food! Will def be back!

Whiskey River Pizza & Pub

4.6

4.6 (118)

$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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Mike

Dined 3 days ago

What a great menu, and even better whiskey selection!

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Experience

Colonel's Lounge

Elderslie Farm

4.5

4.5 (638)

$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.

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Shelley

Dined 4 days ago

I'm so glad I found this beautiful little restaurant for my girl friend's birthday dinner. So quaint and romantic and the food was excellent. The staff is young and inexperienced and we had a few frustrating moments due to lack of basic etiquette but all were well intentioned. Overall, I would highly recommend a visit here.

Brown & Loe

4.8

4.8 (1774)

$30 and under

American

Downtown / River Market

About the restaurant

Set in Kansas City’s historic City Market, Brown and Loe Restaurant’s inviting atmosphere is a blend of “big city” bistro with the welcoming casual flavor of a neighborhood favorite. Housed in a former Merchant’s Bank constructed in 1920, the restaurant honors the architectural details of the two-story building which features a façade of plate glass and verde marble floors and walls.
In the 1940’s, Brown and Loe was originally a produce broker with offices on the second floor of the Merchant’s Bank building. The new Brown and Loe Restaurant celebrates the techniques of curing, pickling and smoking meats, beautifully interpreted into marvelous American comfort cuisine. This is a true local venue, evidenced by the restaurant’s allegiance to the resident farmers and food artisans who supply most of the restaurant’s fresh ingredients.
Brown and Loe Restaurant is the second dining concept introduced by Harry Murphy, owner of the City Market’s popular Harry’s Country Club.

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DouglasVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Good but very noisy. Good gluten free menu. Excellent service.

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

Tavern at Mission Farms

4.7

4.7 (2906)

$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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Megan

Dined 3 days ago

We had a lovely day with great food and great service.

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Triple Chocolate Cake

Triune

4.7

4.7 (148)

$31 to $50

American

Kansas City

About the restaurant

Experience fine casual dining in the Kansas City's Westside at its best with TRIUNE, where we emphasize small plates, dinner, brunch, and an invigorating cocktail program. TRIUNE is a true dining destination that engages all your senses: smell, sound, sight, touch, and taste. Our commitment to excellence is evident in every aspect of the dining experience, with a focus on creating lasting memories for each guest who walks through our doors.

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bree

Dined 4 days ago

We loved this place and the cool vibe. Food was incredible and our server Holly was the best!

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!

JJ's Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (1873)

$31 to $50

American

Plaza / Brookside

About the restaurant

Contrary to popular belief, JJ's Restaurant is not named for popular owner Jimmy Frantzé. In 1985, Jimmy purchased JJ Malane's from his former business partner and the saloon's namesake. Malane's went away, but JJ's remained, and a West Plaza fine dining icon was born. Jimmy invested his enthusiasm and passion for exceptional contemporary American food, steaks and wine to build one of the finest restaurants in Kansas City just a block west of the Country Club Plaza. He helped create an environment that attracted and kept one of the most professional staffs in the region. He inspires so much loyalty that when the new JJ's reopened 18 months after a 2013 fateful fire, almost all of his staff re-joined him.

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Cheri

Dined 2 days ago

Devin did a great job. Food, service, and ambiance were very good. We will be back!

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Popular dish

Paco Shrimp

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