Diners' Choice: Kid-friendly restaurants in Kansas City / Kansas

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Updated June 05, 2025

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Jack Stack Barbecue - Overland Park

4.8

4.8 (1940)

$30 and under

Barbecue

Overland Park

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.

Top review

StephanieVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Great food as always. Our server was fantastic! Love Jack Stack!

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Jack Stack Barbecue - Plaza

4.7

4.7 (1615)

$30 and under

Barbecue

Plaza / Brookside

About the restaurant

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MarkVIP

Dined on Jun 8, 2025

I had the KC Combo with three meats. The beef brisket was tender, the smoked sausage delicious as were the pork ribs. It's a great sampler at a great price. The fries were perfect as well: crunchy on the outside and soft in the middle. Our waiter was attentive and the food came out hot and in a timely fashion.

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Popular dish

Lamb Ribs

Granite City Food & Brewery - Kansas City Speedway

4.7

4.7 (773)

$30 and under

American

Kansas Speedway

About the restaurant

With its warm, inviting, and modern design, Granite City Food & Brewery’s expansive interior features a spacious and comfortable dining room, four-sided modern, full-service bar, as well as an outdoor patio. The on-site brewery, with award-winning hand-crafted micro-brews, is visible from the main dining and bar areas. The restaurant also showcases an open kitchen featuring chef developed, handcrafted made-from-scratch cuisine, including innovative signature entrees, flatbreads and more.

Granite City Food & Brewery’s signature brews, which are made on-site, include The Duke (Pale Ale), The Bennie (Bock), The Northern (American Style Light Lager) and The Stout. Seasonal brews are featured throughout the year.

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David

Dined 5 days ago

Excellent service and excellent food service waitress excellent and very professional

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Experience

Lawless Brunch Buffet

Whiskey River Pizza & Pub

4.7

4.7 (115)

$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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Caitlin

Dined on Apr 28, 2025

Really good burgers, homemade sweet potato fries & pizza. Friendly staff. Looked like they had a very extensive drink list.

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Experience

Colonel's Lounge

Pinstripes - Overland Park

4.6

4.6 (506)

$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 on Mondays from 4-6pm and Tuesday-Friday 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!

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KarenVIP

Dined on Jun 11, 2025

Fabulous ladies happy hour … everyone throughly enjoyed themselves. The appetizers, bar bites, flatbreads, pizzas, all drinks were just the best for our group of 30.

True Food Kitchen - Kansas City

4.5

4.5 (1376)

$30 and under

American

Plaza / Brookside

About the restaurant

True Food Kitchen is a chef-driven restaurant and scratch bar that was founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, the pioneer of integrative medicine, to provide food that tastes great and is good for you. At our table, delicious dining and conscious nutrition go hand in hand, without sacrificing flavor, creativity or indulgence. Our expertly trained chefs craft flavor-forward dishes, handcrafted cocktails and freshly pressed refreshers so you can enjoy epic food experiences that aren’t just good for you, but good to you. Join us in Kansas City for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch. Located in Kansas City at Country Club Plaza, off of Ward Parkway and Pennsylvania Street, near Club Pilates. New flavors, new combinations, new obsessions. Come see us for something completely new and delicious.

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RitaVIP

Dined 6 days ago

A welcome relief. Great and healthy food, clean clear atmosphere. The place should be busy all of the time!!!

Twelve Restaurant & Bar

4.5

4.5 (107)

$30 and under

American

Wichita

About the restaurant

Locally owned upscale-casual restaurant and bar featuring fresh classic American cuisine, including steaks, seafood, specialty salads and sandwiches. Located in the Westlake shopping center at 119th St. and Maple.

Longtime restaurateur, Bryce Kuhn, brings over 14 years of experience to Twelve Restaurant & Bar. Bryce's experience includes 8 years of management with Houston's in Kansas City, Denver, and Los Angeles. Bryce returned to his hometown of Wichita, KS to open and manage the Bonefish Grill. He later opened and served as General Manager of the Newport Grill. Most recently, he was General Manager of the Lakeside Club. Opening Twelve fulfills Bryce's dream to open and operate a neighborhood restaurant serving his hometown friends and families.

The Twelve menu includes several of Bryce's personal favorite dishes including smoked salmon, sweet corn risotto, spinach-artichoke dip, hand-cut steaks, ribs, and fresh seafood.

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Messina

Dined 7 days ago

The food is always good! One of our favorite places to eat!

Heritage by Bo Lings

4.4

4.4 (25)

$30 and under

Asian

Plaza / Brookside

About the restaurant

Heritage was founded with the mission of bringing authentic Asian cuisine to life—crafted with the same passion and expertise that founders Far and Bo Ng of Bo Lings have cultivated throughout their lifetimes. This restaurant is a tribute to the rich culinary traditions of Asia, offering a diverse menu that spans from Dim Sum and Sushi to the bold flavors of Sichuan and the artistry of Kobayashi.

Every dish reflects time-honored recipes and techniques, meticulously prepared to deliver a truly authentic experience. Our bar complements the cuisine with a curated selection of cocktails, wine, and beer, with a special focus on an extensive collection of sake and whisky.

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Amanda

Dined 7 days ago

We asked for a private room and they didn't give it to us despite having them available. Food was good, a little expensive but not bad for portions. Waiter was very accommodating and attentive. Table location and set up was biggest issue given they weren't busy but we did enjoy ourselves and will be back.

30Hop Merriam

4.3

4.3 (17)

$30 and under

American

Mission

About the restaurant

At 30hop, our menu is built to satisfy every craving—from classic comfort foods to bold, globally inspired flavors. Whether you're in the mood for something hearty or light, we’ve got you covered. Plus, our extensive selection of local craft beers on tap pairs perfectly with any occasion. And don’t miss our weekend brunch, where sweet meets savory, perfectly paired with craft cocktails to start your day off right.

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Maggie

Dined 4 days ago

overall our first experience at 30Hop was good; the food was good, the service was kinda slow and our server forgot a lot of things but she was very nice.

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Experience

The 30 Hour

Buca di Beppo - Kansas City

4.1

4.1 (1727)

$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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Mimi

Dined 6 days ago

A group of friends had lunch on Thursday. The staff was friendly & helpful. Adriana was an excellent waiter! The lunch specials were very reasonable & yummy. Thanks for a great experience!!

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