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EXPLORE KC | | | | | | | 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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| 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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| 4420 Warwick Blvd
Kansas City,
MO
64111
816-561-7740 | | | | | Description: WESTPORT. One of the best reasons to visit the Kemper Museum is this innovative American restaurant, whose talented chef serves up delicious portions of pan-seared foie gras, grilled scallops, and roasted beef tenderloin. A concise but eclectic wine list rounds out the experience. The dining area is decorated with more than 100 original oil paintings, each of which reflects a different movement, school, or figure in art history. While the cafe is a favorite lunch destination among members of Kansas City's well-heeled elite, dinner is served only on Friday and Saturday nights.
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| 301 W 47th St
Kansas City,
MO
64112
816-753-1840 | | | | | Description: WESTPORT. Head to this all-American eatery to fill up for a busy day. Breakfast and brunch selections include savory dandies like Mama's famous buttermilk griddle cakes, eggs Benedict, a Florentine ham frittata, and a lox and bagel platter. Take-out orders are available, along with terrific outdoor dining.
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| 707 W 47th St
Kansas City,
MO
64112-1803
816-561-5415 | | | | | Description: COUNTRY CLUB PLAZA. For years now, Eden Alley has been serving some of KC's top vegetarian and vegan fare. Located in the sublevel of Unity Temple, the cozy eatery is a lunchtime favorite with trendy members of the downtown business set. From veggie burgers and pizzas to vegan "meatloaf" and terrific falafels, the menu draws raves for its diversity and richly flavored dishes. Non-alcoholic beer and wine are served.
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| 101 W 22nd St
Kansas City,
MO
64108
816-221-3722 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. This restaurant's Italian cuisine, featuring great pastas, is accented by a good and affordable wine list. Housed in a converted freight depot and tucked away on a short street packed with marvelous galleries, this restaurant is a favorite among business types. The bar area boasts a striking floor-to-ceiling fireplace, and the restaurant displays lovely glass artwork as well. Reservations recommended. Call about three weeks in advance for weekend reservations. Business dress. 3-course prix fixe dinner $26.
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| 448 W 47th St
Kansas City,
MO
64112
816-531-6800 | | | | | Description: COUNTRY CLUB PLAZA. Dark woods, crisp white tablecloths, and deep, comfortable booths contribute to this restaurant's upscale, elegant atmosphere. More than 30 types of seafood are flown in daily, resulting in incredibly fresh dishes and an ever-changing menu. Halibut, salmon, tilapia, mahi mahi, and Dungeness crab are favorites. Salads, soups, and pastas provide alternatives if you're not in the mood for fruits de la mer. Don't skip dessert the Chocolate Bag, a unique creation involving chocolate and plenty of berries, is not to be missed.
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| 401 Ward Pkwy
Kansas City,
MO
64112
816-756-1500 | | | | | Description: COUNTRY CLUB PLAZA. One of the true jewels of Kansas City's culinary scene, this elegant restaurant overlooks Country Club Plaza and Brush Creek thanks to a number of floor-to-ceiling windows. Dine in grand style as the professional waitstaff caters to every need and the kitchen prepares savory steaks, chops, pastas, and seafood. The Oak Room's impressive wine list includes more than 150 international vintages, and the sommelier offers recommendations on request. Round out your meal with a delight from the tantalizing dessert menu.
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| 1700 Summit St
Kansas City,
MO
64108
816-221-7559 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. Vegetarian cuisine that tastes great? Yes, if it's at Bluebird Bistro, where they make simply spectacular soups and specialty pizzas. The comfortable spot, which also offers dishes that incorporate meat and seafood, makes you feel right at home, and much of the produce the cafe uses comes from a garden right across the street. When you stop for lunch, you get not only healthy food but great, tasty cuisine to boot.
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| 5400 W 119th St
Leawood,
KS
66209
913-663-5777 | | | | | Description: LEAWOOD. This classy restaurant is a near-perfect seafood standard. The dining room features a gorgeous, stained-glass dome that's only part of the restaurant's claim to fame. A visit to Bristol wouldn't be complete without at least a nibble of the sweet drop biscuits that have helped put the place on the map! Bristol also serves terrific crab cakes, wonderful grilled fish, and a sinful array of desserts. A great wine list and individualized service top off the experience.
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