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JJ's Restaurant, Kansas City, MO

JJ's Restaurant

4.6
4.6
1862 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
4810 Roanoke Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64112

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for business meals
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Steakhouse
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (816) 561-7136
  • Website
    https://jjsrestaurantkc.com/?y_source=1_MjM1NTY1NjktODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    We have our Saber Room which seats from 6 - 18 guests. Booking times for the Saber Room are either 5pm or 8pm. For this room, we do 1 check with 20% gratuity. This check can be split up to 4 ways. For events larger than 18, please call us at 816-561-7136 to check availability!
  • Location
    4810 Roanoke Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64112
  • Neighborhood
    Plaza / Brookside
  • Cross street
    Roanoke Pkwy & W 48th St
  • Parking details
    Complimentary parking is located in the garage of the Polsinelli Building, in which JJ's is on the lobby level. Entrance on east side of the Polsinelli Building off of Roanoke and on the west side of the Polsinelli Building off of Belleview.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

JJ's Restaurant's menu was last updated 2025-03-17.

DRINKS

  • Wells$4.25

    • Boulevard Drafts$3.50

      Wheat, Pale & Seasonal

      • Wine of The Day$5.00

        Red, White and Bubbles

        SNACKS

        • Steamed Mussels**$9.00

          Steamed in white wine with leeks, shallots, curry, fresh thyme and cream.

          • Pizza$8.00

            A thin crust recipe from a good friend in Chicago, which has a reputation all its own.

            • Crispy Calamari$8.00

              Buttermilk battered, deep-fried calamari and cherry peppers, with grilled lemon and marinara.

              • Mini Boar Tacos$7.00

                Three crispy corn tortillas, with slow cooked wild boar, topped with jicama pico de gallo.

                Last updated: March 17, 2025

                What 1,862 people are saying

                JJ's Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                Overall ratings and reviews

                Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                4.6
                4.6 based on recent ratings
                • 4.6Food
                • 4.6Service
                • 4.5Ambience
                • 4.3Value

                Noise • Moderate

                Loved For

                • Kansas City / Kansas

                  Great for fine wines

                • Kansas City, MO

                  Great for fine wines

                • Kansas City, MO

                  American

                Review summary

                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                JJ's Restaurant in Kansas City offers "fantastic dining experiences" with "delicious food" and a "noteworthy wine list." Guests frequently praise the "warm, professional service" and "lovely atmosphere." While some note occasional noise and service lapses, the restaurant remains a "Kansas City gem" with "amazing food and ambiance."
                1,862 Reviews

                1. MPR1 VIP

                  Kansas City21 reviews

                  5.0

                  Dined 3 days ago

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  We were pleasantly surprised that the noise level was low enough for us to carry on conversations during dinner. The food was wonderful, as usual. Our waiter was awesome. JJs is our favorite restaurant in KC, and where we take guests from out-of-town.

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                2. Chelsea

                  Omaha2 reviews

                  5.0

                  Dined 7 days ago

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 4
                  Lovely experience. Will come back when we're in KC again.
                  JJ's RestaurantResponded 5 days ago
                  Thank you, Chelsea!

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                3. Heather

                  Kansas City2 reviews

                  5.0

                  Dined on April 1, 2025

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  What a fantastic anniversary dinner we had this evening! Our server was so sweet and attentive, the glass of wine was wonderful and the calamari is our favorite in town. We had filet and lamb chops - those chops are absolutely to die for. Our cocktails were tasty and we had such a nice time. Thank you all!
                  JJ's RestaurantResponded on April 5, 2025
                  Thank you for letting us be a part of your special occasion!

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                4. rubia

                  Kansas City7 reviews

                  5.0

                  Dined on March 23, 2025

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  Had a celebration with seven people. Christopher was our waiter. Everything was perfect and his service of our table made the night very special.
                  JJ's RestaurantResponded on March 25, 2025
                  Christopher is a gem! Thank you for letting us know about your great evening!

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                5. Brian

                  Kansas City4 reviews

                  5.0

                  Dined on March 23, 2025

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 4
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  We come every year for our anniversary, and we're never disappointed. JJ's has held a special place in our lives for nearly 35 years; we love this place!
                  JJ's RestaurantResponded on March 28, 2025
                  Sarah, your server, told me about you two! Thank you for joining us for another anniversary, and congratulations!

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                6. DudeLovesFood

                  Kansas City11 reviews

                  5.0

                  Dined on March 23, 2025

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  Steaks were perfect, service was top notch. Asparagus was a little woody. Sides and apps were also perfect.
                  JJ's RestaurantResponded on March 25, 2025
                  Thank you for your review! I will certainly keep a closer eye on that asparagus.

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                7. OpenTable Diner VIP

                  Kansas City15 reviews

                  5.0

                  Dined on March 23, 2025

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  This Kansas City landmark is as good as ever under the new ownership. Delicious food, warm, professional service, lovely atmosphere, and the best pork chop in town 

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                8. OpenTable Diner

                  New York City1 review

                  5.0

                  Dined on March 23, 2025

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  We had a wonderful experience at JJ’s! The wait staff were perfect in the amount of attention they gave us and helped with selecting some great wines!

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                9. Michael VIP

                  Kansas City190 reviews

                  5.0

                  Dined on March 19, 2025

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  Had a great time at Echolands wine dinner. Wine was wonderful and the food was fabulous. Always fun at Kansas City’s favorite restaurant, JJ’s!

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                10. Kathy

                  Kansas City3 reviews

                  5.0

                  Dined on March 15, 2025

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  Great food, service and ambience! Two coupes and easy to talk. We look forward to returning!

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                FAQs

                JJ's Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (816) 561-7136.

                JJ's Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 1862 OpenTable diners.

                JJ's Restaurant does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

                Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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                2. United States
                3. Kansas City / Kansas
                4. Kansas City, MO
                5. Plaza / Brookside

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                Booked 21 times today
                Google Map for JJ's Restaurant

                4810 Roanoke Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64112

                Additional information

                • Cross street
                  Roanoke Pkwy & W 48th St
                • Neighborhood
                  Plaza / Brookside
                • Hours of operation
                  Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
                • Price
                  $31 to $50
                • Cuisines
                  American, Steakhouse
                • Dining style
                  Casual Elegant
                • Dress code
                  Business Casual
                • Parking details
                  Complimentary parking is located in the garage of the Polsinelli Building, in which JJ's is on the lobby level. Entrance on east side of the Polsinelli Building off of Roanoke and on the west side of the Polsinelli Building off of Belleview.
                • Payment options
                  AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                • Additional
                  Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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