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A photo of The Capital Grille - Kansas City restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(4740)
Price: Very Expensive
โ€ข Steakhouse โ€ข Plaza / Brookside
Booked 39 times today
Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.
A photo of Gram & Dun restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(4692)
Price: Moderate
โ€ข Contemporary American โ€ข Plaza / Brookside
Booked 55 times today
Gram & Dun brings culinarily-driven fare, while paying special attention to pairing food with libations. It's a place โ€œfor the peopleโ€ where you can relax and enjoy the neighborhood vibe while we test theories of food, drink and the evolution of good times. Our local owners and staff bring a unique, modern environment to this ideal Plaza location where we have revived the best patio in town, making Gram & Dun an enticing landmark for locals and visitors alike. In addition, Gram & Dun honors the traditional by bringing revered dishes to the forefront and adding our own special touch, and welcomes seasonality as the year progresses, all in an effort to provide the best to patrons with exquisite taste. Gram & Dun: sophisticated, soulful and crafted.
A photo of Eddie V's - Kansas City restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(3428)
Price: Very Expensive
โ€ข Seafood โ€ข Kansas City
Booked 42 times today
Eddie V's Prime Seafood is a luxury dining destination known for the seafood flown in from pristine waters around the world, as well as its premium hand-carved steaks. Dishes are artistically prepared and feature an ever-changing array of seasonal seafood, along with critically acclaimed prime center-cut steaks broiled to perfection. The restaurant's award-wining wine list, which has been recognized by Wine Spectator, has more than 300 wines curated by Eddie V's very own Advanced Sommelier. In the V Lounge, guests can sip classic and creative cocktails, and enjoy signature appetizers against a backdrop of live music trios.
A photo of McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Kansas City restaurant
4.5
Awesome(7552)
Price: Moderate
โ€ข Seafood โ€ข Plaza / Brookside
Booked 30 times today
Located in the heart of Kansas City's Plaza/Brookside neighborhood, McCormick & Schmick's Seafood is a neighborhood gem. Known for its exclusive yet inviting atmosphere and consistently excellent food and service, it's a go-to place for both locals and visitors. The menu boasts a variety of fresh seafood options and other dishes, including aged steaks and pasta. Reviewers often highlight the restaurant's ambiance, excellent service, and the phenomenal food. As one reviewer put it, 'This place is a GEM! Love the food, the atmosphere, the service.'
A photo of Seasons 52 - Kansas City restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(5125)
Price: Expensive
โ€ข American โ€ข Plaza / Brookside
Booked 31 times today
Seasons 52 is a Fresh Grill and Wine Bar offering a seasonal menu that is naturally lighter and always flavorful. Our seasonal menus feature ingredients at their peak of freshness, oak-fire grilled or brick oven roasted (without a fryer in sight) to be naturally lighter and more flavorful. We also offer an extensive list of wines by the glass and bottle. Here, you'll always feel free to enjoy every bite, every sip, every moment. Lunch and dinner daily with happy hour Monday-Thursday from 3-6PM.
A photo of JJ's Restaurant restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1847)
Price: Expensive
โ€ข American โ€ข 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.
A photo of Stock Hill restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(3536)
Price: Very Expensive
โ€ข Steakhouse โ€ข Plaza / Brookside
Booked 34 times today
๐Ÿ’Ž ๐Ÿ’ ๐ƒ๐ข๐š๐ฆ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐€๐ฐ๐š๐ซ๐ Winning Restaurant by AAA 2017-2023๐Ÿฅ‡ ๐๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ ๐’๐ญ๐ž๐š๐ค๐ก๐จ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ž๐ฌ in America by Thrillist 2017-2020Stock Hill checks all the boxes โ€” but also thinks outside of them. As part of Kansas Cityโ€™s chef-driven food scene, Stock Hill embraces๐˜ง๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฅ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜ธ๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ต ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ง๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ๐˜ฎ๐˜ข๐˜ญ๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜บ. Serving creative interpretations of nostalgic steakhouse staples, our culinary team, led by Chef Jacob Hilbert, uses the ๐™๐™ž๐™œ๐™๐™š๐™จ๐™ฉ-๐™˜๐™–๐™ก๐™ž๐™—๐™š๐™ง ๐™˜๐™ช๐™ฉ๐™จ ๐™ค๐™› ๐™ข๐™š๐™–๐™ฉ with impeccable flavor, sourced from the Midwestโ€™s finest ranches. ๐๐”๐“ ๐’๐“๐„๐€๐Š ๐ˆ๐’ ๐‰๐”๐’๐“ ๐“๐‡๐„ ๐’๐“๐€๐‘๐“.From artisanal sides to handcrafted cocktails, every aspect of our menu is ๐™™๐™š๐™จ๐™ž๐™œ๐™ฃ๐™š๐™™ ๐™ฉ๐™ค ๐™˜๐™ง๐™š๐™–๐™ฉ๐™š ๐™–๐™ฃ ๐™ช๐™ฃ๐™›๐™ค๐™ง๐™œ๐™š๐™ฉ๐™ฉ๐™–๐™—๐™ก๐™š, uniquely-Stock Hill experience. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, treating a client to dinner, or simply enjoying a night out with friends, we're here to make it a meal to remember.
A photo of The Westside Local restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(1862)
Price: Moderate
โ€ข American โ€ข Kansas City
Booked 27 times today
The Westside Local is a beloved neighborhood gem, offering a unique blend of classy comfort food sourced locally. Reviewers rave about its 'charming', 'fun' ambiance and 'outstanding' food, praising the 'creatively crafted cocktails', 'fish & chips' and 'pork carnitas'. The restaurant's 'quaint, intimate' setting and 'beautiful outdoor courtyard' add to its appeal, making it a 'hidden treasure' in the heart of Kansas City.
A photo of Grand Street - Plaza restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2622)
Price: Moderate
โ€ข Contemporary American โ€ข Plaza / Brookside
Booked 9 times today
For over 30 years, locally owned and operated Grand Street has been a Kansas City favorite for its modern American cuisine. Located in the heart of the Country Club Plaza, our restaurant is the perfect retreat for indelible dining and events. Our food is simple, elegant, and exciting. The exceptional cuisine paired with the upscale decor of the newly remodeled restaurant are sure to make Grand Street a dining experience you will remember. Our chefs are dedicated to ensure your culinary experience will be fulfilled while our service team aims to provide the highest level of hospitality.
A photo of Pierpont's at Union Station restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(5290)
Price: Expensive
โ€ข Steakhouse โ€ข Crossroads / Freight District / Boulevard
Booked 32 times today
Pierpont's at Union Station has been providing food and service as memorable as the historic setting since its inception in 1999. Named for railroad baron J.P. (Pierpont) Morgan, Pierpont's serves perfectly aged prime steaks and fresh seafood arriving daily. To complement your culinary selections, we maintain an extensive wine list featuring bottles from all over the globe, as well as boast a gorgeous 2-story bar equipped with a rolling library ladder.Our Private Dining Rooms-located in the Wine Cellar, along with the Pierpont's Belvedere Room on the 2nd floor overlooking Grand Hall, offer more intimate settings for groups of 6 to 60. They are perfect for business or entertaining guests and each room is individually decorated, offering an exceptional place to celebrate a special occasion, close the deal, or have a gathering with friends.

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  • Rene
    Kansas City / Kansas โ€ข6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    The bar service was great. We arrived an hour early and sat at the bar to drink and have an appetizer. Appetizers were flatbread and meatballs! Both were excellent. When we were seated our waiter was okay at best. Donโ€™t know if he was just having an off night but we could sense he just didnโ€™t want to be there. When we were closing the ticket out we considered having another drink and he said well it would make my night easier if you didnโ€™t! For dinner we ordered Steak, Lamb and Lobster between 4 of us. Steak was charred and over cooked & lobster was way over cooked! The lamb was good. We werenโ€™t told they were out of broccoli so everyoneโ€™s plates just came with green beans. We asked the waiter and he said they were out of broccoli. Even though it was a mix up, the green beans were the best part of the meals! I think this night was just an off night because normally weโ€™ve had good service and food!
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    Seasons 52 - Kansas CityPrice: Expensiveโ€ข Americanโ€ข Plaza / Brookside
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    4.6
  • Warren
    Kansas City / Kansas โ€ข2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    My girlfriend and I went to Gram & Dun the Saturday after Valentineโ€™s Day for a brunch date. We set reservations and our experience was great. Our server Sophie was great and the food was good. We would definitely go back.
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    Gram & DunPrice: Moderateโ€ข Contemporary Americanโ€ข Plaza / Brookside
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    4.6
  • Jason
    Kansas City / Kansas โ€ข1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Great food!! Fresh!! Best steak and seafood by far around. Drinks are top notch! Service was polite, knowledgeable & quick. The wife and I had a great experience. And to top it off she was delivered a long stemmed rose at the end of the meal!
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    Eddie V's - Kansas CityPrice: Very Expensiveโ€ข Seafoodโ€ข Kansas City
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    4.8
  • AlanVIP
    Kansas City / Kansas โ€ข15 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Whenever my drink glasses are allowed to become empty, and waiter is nowhere in sight, and other waiters offer to refill glasses, it's a problem. I always the emember the original owners of Strouds saying glasses can never be empty. It is still the case today. It's the little things like this that make a great waiter. Capital Grill also comes to mind
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    McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Kansas CityPrice: Moderateโ€ข Seafoodโ€ข Plaza / Brookside
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    4.5
  • Erin
    Kansas City / Kansas โ€ข2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    It was amazing from beginning to end. Gaspar was the most professional server we've ever encountered. We enjoyed the lobster and crab cake, the KC Strip au poivre, and the seared scallops and lobster risotto. The blackberry sidecar was the cocktail of choice. The whole experience was luxuriously decadent, and Gaspar was wonderful to make sure our anniversary was so special. Thank you all!
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    The Capital Grille - Kansas CityPrice: Very Expensiveโ€ข Steakhouseโ€ข Plaza / Brookside
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    4.7

Discover best neighborhood gem restaurants in Plaza / Brookside

Discover the hidden culinary treasures in the vibrant neighborhoods of Plaza/Brookside in Kansas City. Renowned for their intimate and welcoming atmosphere, these "neighborhood gems" offer a unique dining experience that resonates with both local patrons and visitors alike. Each restaurant provides an eclectic menu featuring dishes that cater to a variety of tastes and preferences, often emphasizing local ingredients and traditional cooking methods. The dining scene here is characterized by its diverse offerings and the ability to maintain a high standard of food quality and service, creating memorable dining experiences that encourage repeat visits. Patrons often praise these establishments for their exceptional service and the personal touch they add to each meal. Whether you're seeking a cozy spot for a romantic dinner or a charming venue for a family gathering, the neighborhood gems in Plaza/Brookside are sure to exceed your expectations, making every meal a special occasion.

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