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1. Buca di Beppo - Kansas City
4.1
Excellent(1709)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Kansas City
Booked 36 times today
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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2. JJ's Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1847)
Price: Expensive
• American • Plaza / Brookside
Booked 13 times today
In 1996, JJ's was honored with the Grand Award from Wine Spectator. In 2025, JJ's Wine List and Bar Program was honored as a Semi Finalist by the James Beard Foundation. Our passion for great food and beverages has made us a perennial favorite among Kansas Citians for 40 years! In 1985, Jimmy Frantze 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.
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3. Fogo de Chao - Kansas City
4.1
Excellent(2941)
Price: Moderate
• Brazilian • Plaza / Brookside
Booked 34 times today
Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.
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4. Brix Modern Mexican Cuisine - Westport
4.7
Exceptional(128)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Kansas City
Booked 9 times today
Brix offers a variety of modern mexican flavors, bright, Balance And Exclusive Savory Bites. Insta-perfect Cocktails Made With Fresh Ingredients, Exploring The Flavors Of Agave Such As Tequila And Mezcal. Blending Them With Classic Liquors, Home Made Syrups. Balance And Unique Tecniques. Kansas City First Of Its Kind, Coming From A Local Family Cooking Locally Sourced Produce And Meats Infusing Latino Flavors All Al Fresco. Home to the first Mexican Speakeasy in Westport; Clandestino. Speakeasy is first come first serve basis no reservations for now.
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5. American Slang Modern Brasserie
2.6
(147)
Price: Moderate
• French • Kansas City
Booked 1 time today
American Slang Modern Brasserie is a totally unexpected fun, vibrant, modern and approachable 200-seat restaurant and 35-seat bar that has been surprising and delighting savvy diners as well as discerning Kansas City ‘foodies’ since summer, 2017. Dramatically designed dining and bar spaces are ‘fresh’ by day and ‘minimalist’ by night, this is where ‘local’ collides with ‘European’ in a compelling and engaging way. Plus there are flexible private dining areas available for special occasions and events from 20 – 100. Seasonal outdoor seating offers some of the best Country Club Plaza views around.To make Afternoon Tea reservations, guests may call 816-303-2945; only 48 hours notice is required.
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6. Bo Lings - Plaza
4.5
Awesome(14)
Price: Moderate
• Asian • E. Kansas City
Booked 11 times today
Dining at Bo Lings is a culinary experience. Dishes are authentic, fresh, and innovative. You will find favorites from all over China as well as original chef-driven specials you have never tried before. We always use the freshest ingredients we can find and make all dishes to order. Our tag line, “Chinese, Please,” covers the continent and you are invited to taste our world.
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7. Mesob Restaurant & Rum Bar - 3601 Broadway Blvd
4.6
Exceptional(203)
Price: Moderate
• International • E. Kansas City
Booked 4 times today
LOCALLY OWNED, INTERNATIONALLY INSPIREDOwner Cherven and Mehret are dedicated to bringing authentic international flavors to Kansas City. Focusing on high-quality ingredients and homemade quality, Mesob is a unique and flavorful experience.Head Chef and Owner:Mesob Restaurant and Rhum Bar specialize in fine sipping rum with over 300 bottles. We are Kansas City's only Premium Rhum bar with a selection all around the world. Cherven DesaugusteFrom home kitchens in Haiti to hotel fine dining, Head Chef Cherven Desauguste develops dishes that delight your senses.Mehret TesfamariamEretria-born Mehret Tesfamariam brings warmth, quality, and comfort to Mesob's Ethiopian dishes.
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8. Thai House - Kansas City
4.4
Awesome(41)
Price: Moderate
• Thai • Plaza / Brookside
Booked 1 time today
Thai House is a local favorite in Kansas City, MO. We offer daily specials and rotating seasonal dishes, so you always have variety amongst our delicious choices. At Thai House we serve only the most authentic and delicious dishes. We offer unique curries, specialties like our wonderful Gaprow, and a selection of wonderful seafood dishes. Our crab rangoon is famous because it’s the best for miles! We aim to please you and always go above and beyond with customer service. Thai House is a proud member of Thai Select, which is a program launched by the Royal Thai Government and certifies Thai restaurants for authenticity and outstanding service.Order Online at www.thaihousekc.comor (816) 943-1388
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9. Fannie's West African Cuisine
5.0
Exceptional(0)
Price: Moderate
• West African • Kansas City
Welcome to Fannie's West African Cuisine, where every visitor gets to savor the authentic tastes of West Africa in every meal. Throughout our journey, we have nurtured a positive workplace atmosphere fueled by our passion for food and belief.
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10. Grünauer
4.9
Exceptional(5351)
Price: Expensive
• Austrian • Crossroads / Freight District / Boulevard
Booked 42 times today
Grünauer is hailed as an authentic Austrian and German restaurant by multiple reviewers. Customers praise the 'authentic' and 'well-made' dishes, with particular love for the wiener schnitzel, goulash, and strudel. Many patrons also appreciate the unique beer and wine offerings. The service is consistently described as outstanding, contributing to the overall ambiance and authenticity of the experience.
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    Orlando / Central Florida East •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    They were so great about accommodating our large group ( volleyball team and parents) and even adjusted times for us once we realized our play schedule would conflict with our original reservation. Great staff and very patient with us! Would go there again!!!
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    Buca di Beppo - Kansas CityPrice: Moderate• Italian• Kansas City
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    4.1
  • Jennifer
    Kansas City / Kansas •11 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    My husband wanted somewhere new, usually we stay north of the river, but I grew up south so JJs is familiar to me. It didn’t disappoint. First, our server was amazing. He was top notch. He said he hadn’t been there long and to please excuse him as he was still new, you couldn’t tell 10/10 on his service. The crab cakes were phenomenal. We both had surf and turf. The steaks were tender and cooked perfectly. The lobster was seasoned and tender. Overall, we will be back in the future.
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    JJ's RestaurantPrice: Expensive• American• Plaza / Brookside
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    4.6
  • Jon
    Kansas City / Kansas •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Our server Hannah was real fun and made our experience enjoyable! Thank you!
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    Fogo de Chao - Kansas CityPrice: Moderate• Brazilian• Plaza / Brookside
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    4.1
  • Robin
    Fayetteville / Northwest Arkansas •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 9, 2025
    What a great find in the heart of Westport in KC. Food and drinks were awesome, incredible service. We went for brunch, can’t wait to return for dinner and the speakeasy.
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    Brix Modern Mexican Cuisine - WestportPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Kansas City
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    4.7
  • Natalie
    Kansas City / Kansas •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 8, 2024
    Fabulous experience! Gorgeous this time of year!. Server went out of her way to accommodate. Food was excellent. Valet service was great. Only complaint is that they are limiting their menu on the weekends because it gets so busy when people are in town for the games, so they didn’t have some of my favorites available.
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    American Slang Modern BrasseriePrice: Moderate• French• Kansas City
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    2.6

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