Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Kansas City / Kansas

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Updated May 05, 2025

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Prime Social - Kansas City

4.9

4.9 (983)

$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

Top review

Sarah

Dined 4 days ago

Delish food, great views and great service. Can't wait to visit again!

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Popular dish

Truffle Fries

Extra Virgin - Kansas City

4.8

4.8 (2003)

$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 & private dining for 30 people.

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Cassie

Dined 2 days ago

Wow!! Outstandingly fun and delicious experience. Ben,our new friend/server, helped us navigate the fresh and local menu from drinks to desserts. He knew the menu and drink list inside and out, making personalized suggestions for us when asked. We had mixed drinks, wine, beer all was unique and perfectly mixed. The tapas came beautifully presented and obviously well thought out. Nothing disappointed. The stand out choices were: Bread and house made Ricotta!!! Oh my gosh. Just get it…really! The ribeye was perfection, even to this Iowa farm girl. Get whatever dessert they recommend, we got two. A chocolate torte and fresh berry crostata. Need I say more? Extra Virgin wasn’t the meal before the event, it was the event!! Cheers

Jack Stack Barbecue - Plaza

4.8

4.8 (1601)

$30 and under

Barbecue

Plaza / Brookside

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

JANICEVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Alana & Scott provided superb service. The food was excellent.

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Popular dish

Lamb Ribs

Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Westwood

4.8

4.8 (345)

$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!

Top review

Joe

Dined on Apr 27, 2025

Sushi, sashimi and nigiri was incredible. And miso soup was best we have had. Highly recommend.

Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Power & Light District

4.8

4.8 (463)

$30 and under

Sushi

Kansas City

About the restaurant

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TrishVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent food and service!! Will go back! We sat upstairs for the first time! Only complaint was the bathroom was not kept up

Noka

4.8

4.8 (200)

$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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MeganVIP

Dined 1 day ago

We went to Noka fo celebrate my birthday. The food was amazing as well as the service! Thank you Noka for helping me celebrate.

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Experience

HALF-OFF SUSHI!

Experience

TUESDAY - HAPPY HOUR ALL DAY

The Majestic Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (3904)

$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 Sunday- Tuesday, Trios are back Wedsnday-Saturday in our Jazz Club. All seating requests are based on availability.

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Glenn

Dined 1 day ago

Great whiskey list. Food is good, but pricey. They are not the value they once were.

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Popular dish

12 oz Prime Rib

Experience

Pendergast Cigar Club

Sushi Karma

4.6

4.6 (57)

$30 and under

Sushi

Mission

About the restaurant

Thank you for choosing Sushi Karma! We look forward to having you!

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Paul

Dined on Apr 6, 2025

it was very tasty. All the sushi was delicious. The shrimp lo mein was just OK. It wasn’t cooked enough.

Johnnie's Jazz Bar and Grille - Liberty

4.5

4.5 (478)

$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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Victoria

Dined on Apr 30, 2025

Service was great , i got there close to the kitchen closing , I’m not sure if that is listed somewhere about the time the kitchen closes when making a reservation. I will try it again when it is not closing and see if the food is better. But it was decent for being close to closing .

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Experience

Outdoor Patio Seating

Experience

Cocktail Area High Tops - Minimal View of Stage

Experience

Lounge Seating - Prime View of Stage!

VOO Cocktail Lounge

4.4

4.4 (129)

$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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LillianVIP

Dined on May 1, 2025

Carlos, the master mixologist, is amazing. Drinks were delectable, and I can't wait to return. Lights were a little too low, especially for cocktail class.

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