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Story, Prairie Village, KS

Story

4.8
4.8
2897 Reviews
$30 and under
Modern European

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
Story is a contemporary American restaurant in The Village Shopping Center in Prairie Village, KS. The Center is located 10 minutes southwest of Kansas City, Missouri's Country Club Plaza.
Story offers local, seasonal creative American cuisine from Chef Carl Thorne-Thomsen. Chef Carl Thorne-Thomsen is a 2022 and 2013 James Beard Semifinalist for Best Chef Midwest and FOOD & WINE magazine's The People's Best New Chef: Midwest. Chef Carl Thorne-Thomsen is FOOD & WINE Magazine's The People's Best New Chef National Winner for 2014.

Story features comfortable dining room, patio and bar seating. Story accepts reservations and walk-ins Wednesday - Sunday 4:30pm - 8:30pm.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Modern European, American, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 4:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (913) 236-9955
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Carl Thorne-Thomsen, JBF nominee
  • Private party facilities
    Story is an elegant, upscale restaurant serving seasonal, creative American cuisine. Story's sleek, modern dining room seats 75 guests. A bar area and large patio offer additional space.
  • Neighborhood
    Prairie Village
  • Cross street
    69th Terrace and Mission
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Christmas Eve Prix Fixe Menu

    $100.00 per person

    Dec 24, 2024 only
    Enjoy a 4 course prix fixe menu from Chef Carl Thorne-Thomsen this Christmas Eve. Visit storykc.com for the menu. The regular dinner menu will not be available. The prix fixe menu is $100 per person plus tax & gratuity. Visit storykc.com for the menu.
    Christmas Eve Prix Fixe Menu Photo
  • KC Restaurant Week

    $50.00 per person

    Jan 10, 2025 only
    Join us for KC Restaurant Week January 10th - 18th and enjoy a 3 course menu for $50. The regular menu will not be available. View the menu at storykc.com/events
    KC Restaurant Week Photo
  • KC Restaurant Week

    $50.00 per person

    Jan 11, 2025 only
    Join us for KC Restaurant Week January 10th - 18th and enjoy a 3 course menu for $50. The regular menu will not be available. View the menu at storykc.com/events
    KC Restaurant Week Photo

What 2,897 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Kansas City / Kansas

    Neighborhood gem

  • Kansas City / Kansas

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Kansas City, KS

    Best Overall

  • Kansas City, KS

    Best Food

  • Kansas City, KS

    Best Service

  • Kansas City, KS

    Best Ambiance

  • Kansas City, KS

    Innovative

  • Kansas City, KS

    Neighborhood gem

  • Kansas City, KS

    Great for fine wines

  • Kansas City, KS

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Kansas City, KS

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Story is a culinary gem in Johnson County, KS, known for its "consistently excellent" dining experience. Guests rave about the "delicious" soft shell crab and "outstanding" fried chicken. The attentive service, particularly from noted servers like "Lars" and "Maria," enhances the experience. Enjoy their exquisite wine selection and delightful outdoor seating.

2,897 Reviews
  1. Doug

    Kansas City

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Story was very good - not as busy as I’d expected…

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  2. William

    Kansas City

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great. The lamb loin was outstanding. One of our favorites.

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  3. jeanne

    Kansas City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We go to Story at least every month and we love everything about this place! The food is excellent and especially the soft shell crab when in season, just delicious. We have taken many friends there for dinner and they come back every time with us .

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  4. Mary Ann

    Kansas City

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Story’s never disappoints! Food and service are outstanding. My favorite restaurant!

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  5. Arun

    Kansas City

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience. We been coming here for 8+ years now and never had a bad experience. Their service and the menu is consistent, and that is key. They do not try to do too much and what they do is just right. Wine selection is great and cocktails are good, though can be on the sweet side. Some of our favorites include the duck empanadas for appetizer, halibut and short rib for mains, and the donut holes with passion fruit pure for dessert. If you have kids, the choices are butter noodles, mac & cheese or chicken tenders.

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  6. Susan

    Kansas City

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s our favorite restaurant in KC! Everyone is so nice and the food is SO GOOD!

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  7. shirley

    Kansas City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed a lovely dinner on the patio. Our server, who announced she was new, did a skillful job. Every member of the party ordered something different, which we all tasted. Everything was yummy, but the crab cakes are a don't miss.

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  8. Megan

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful time and great food and service!

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  9. Linda

    Kansas City

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and good personal service. Bread, entree and desserts all freshly prepared.

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  10. Cindy

    Kansas City

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Story is consistently really good!! Best meal in Kansas City!!

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FAQs

Story offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (913) 236-9955.

Story is rated 4.8 stars by 2897 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Story

3931 W. 69th Terr., Prairie Village, KS 66208

Additional information

  • Cross street
    69th Terrace and Mission
  • Neighborhood
    Prairie Village
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 4:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Modern European, American, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Carl Thorne-Thomsen, JBF nominee
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (913) 236-9955
  • Private party facilities
    Story is an elegant, upscale restaurant serving seasonal, creative American cuisine. Story's sleek, modern dining room seats 75 guests. A bar area and large patio offer additional space.
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