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EXPLORE KC | | | | | | | 200 E 25th St
Kansas City,
MO
64108
816-545-8000 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. Enjoy accomplished New American cuisine while gazing out two-story windows and taking in lovely views of the skyline. Boasting striking decor and excellent food, this elegant eatery has it all. As an introduction to the delicious menu, sample beet and endive salad. Then, tuck into dishes like roasted beef cheese steak with cinnamon-spiced herb cream, duck confit risotto with roasted artichokes, and steamed mussels. Prix fixe menu only, 2-5 courses.
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| 900 Westport Rd
Kansas City,
MO
64111
816-561-1101 | | | | | Description: WESTPORT. Exquisitely prepared and presented New American cuisine served in an elegant, urban setting can be difficult to find in Kansas City; since opening in 2004, Bluestem has filled that culinary vacancy with aplomb. Only the freshest, highest-grade ingredients are employed, as is apparent in an ahi tuna tataki appetizer with watermelon radish. Entrees like halibut with buttered lily bulbs in a sherry emulsion or wagyu beef with white asparagus and mushrooms are swoon-inducing (the bill might be too!). Don't miss perfectly crafted sweets, especially the spring mint ice cream sandwich. Expect dinner to be long and perfectly executed. Prix fixe menu only, 3-12 courses.
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| 1310 Carondelet Dr
Kansas City,
MO
64114
816-942-8870 | | | | | Description: SOUTH KANSAS CITY. The name EBT comes from Emery, Bird and Thayer, the name of downtown's one-time department store. Many artifacts and architectural elements from the store are now featured in the restaurant's decor. As transfixed as they are by these classic elements, diners are also sold on EBT's tasty fare, including appetizers like portobello mushrooms and crab cakes and entrees like herb-encrusted swordfish and Black Angus steaks. Food presentation is on par with the service.
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| 11051 Antioch Rd
Overland Park,
KS
66210
913-451-8080 | | | | | Description: OVERLAND PARK. Renowned barbecue chef Hayward Spears and family offer excellent BBQ-ed ribs, burnt ends (aka beef briskets), smoked sausages, and tangy chicken for the hordes that swarm into this cozy eatery every day. Great eats and excellent service these are staples at Hayward's Pit Barbecue, where the sauce is hot and spicy and the waitstaff warm and inviting. Casual attire is suggested, and reservations are required for parties of eight or more.
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| 3002 W 47th St
Kansas City,
KS
66203
913-722-3366 | | | | | Description: From the outside, Oklahoma Joe's looks like little more than a swanky corner mart. As a matter of fact, you CAN fill up your car's tank here unleaded, premium, super, whatever! After you've filled up with gas, make sure you take care of your tummy. Appearances aside, what you'll find at this Mission Road gem may just be some of KC's best and most tender BBQ. From the brisket sandwich smothered in hot sauce to tender pork ribs served with red beans and rice, Oklahoma Joe's knows how to keep its regulars satisfied.
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| Pierpont's At Union Station30 W Pershing Rd #900
Kansas City,
MO
64108
816-221-5111 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. Named after railroad magnate John Pierpont Morgan and located in refurbished Union Station, this fine restaurant is an excellent choice any time of day. At lunch, try a crab cake melt sandwich, a grilled shrimp spinach salad, or even a "small plate" option like macaroni and lobster with fresh asparagus. While dining, check out the early 20th-century decor and exquisite architectural features that distinguish the striking train depot. Business dress.
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| 325 Ward Pkwy
Kansas City,
MO
64112
816-756-3800 | | | | | Description: COUNTRY CLUB PLAZA. With little fanfare, this quiet downtown eatery offers a sophisticated option for fine cuisine and romance. The conscientious waitstaff caters to every need as diners delight in roasted pork loin, grilled lamb T-bones, and grilled rib-eyes. The chef's fabulous prix fixe menu is an ideal alternative that includes seasonal delights like oyster chowder, roasted veal loin with pancetta mashed potatoes, and striped ravioli with almond and pear filling. Four-course prix fixe dinner $50, $65 with wines.
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| Sharp's 63rd Street Grill128 W 63rd St
Kansas City,
MO
64113
816-333-4355 | | | | | Description: BROOKSIDE. Stop by on a weekday morning to avoid the weekend rush at this favored neighborhood diner. Locals rave about the friendly, efficient waitstaff and the scrumptious breakfast comfort foods, which include biscuits and gravy, chicken-fried steak and eggs, and even crab cakes with ham and eggs on an English muffin. Omelets, breakfast burritos, and eggs can be customized with your choice of ingredients and toppings. A bar towards the back serves Bloody Marys to those in need.
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| 1924 Main St
Kansas City,
MO
64108
816-472-1924 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. Set in the renovated Rieger Hotel and taking over space once devoted to sketchy saloons, 1924 Main is a wonderful tribute to exceptional dining. Chef-owner Rob Dalzell promotes prix fixe, seasonal menus that highlight the best local produce, meats, and seafood. They change monthly and feature dishes like cedar plank-roasted salmon with chorizo and lentils, duck confit raviolis, and beef rib-eye with root vegetable and chestnut hash. A terrific bar is available, and practiced servers only add to the appeal. Wine pairings are available.
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| Benton's Steak and Chop House1 E Pershing Rd
Kansas City,
MO
64108-2503
816-391-4460 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. The Westin Crown Center's signature restaurant is perched on the hotel's top floor. Elegantly appointed with white linens and candles, tables are intimately arranged, conducive to quiet conversation. The restaurant's subdued decor takes a back seat to floor-to-ceiling windows, which afford fabulous views of downtown. American steaks are the specialty, although chops, fish, and seafood are available as well. Rumor has it that Sunday brunch at the restaurant is a treat unlike any other, thanks to dishes like prime rib, made-to-order omelets, fresh fruits and salads, shrimp, caviar, and a host of delectable desserts.
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