Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in Kansas City, MO

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Updated December 05, 2024

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Yard House - Kansas City, MO

4.9

4.9 (557)

$30 and under

American

Kansas City

About the restaurant

Yard House is the modern American gathering place where beer and food lovers unite. Known for great food, classic rock, an energetic vibe and endless fleet of tap handles featuring the best craft and local beers, each Yard House location offers 100+ beers on tap along with an array of craft cocktails. Our menu features favorites such as our signature Poke Nachos, street tacos, USDA prime burgers, seafood and steaks. Founded in Long Beach, Calif; in 1996, Yard House now spans across the U.S. with over 80 locations and is open daily for lunch, dinner, happy hour and late-night dining.

Top review

sherri

Dined on Dec 6, 2024

Jess was an excellent server! Food was tasty. It is too damn loud there though. Bring back the deviled eggs they were yummy!

Bella Napoli

4.9

4.9 (349)

$31 to $50

Italian

South Kansas City

About the restaurant

Under the guidance of his Italian-native mother, and heavily influenced by his travels throughout Italy, Jake Imperiale opened Bella Napoli in 2001 to meet Kansas City's need for authentic Italian food, wine and market goods. Jake hand selects each product for Bella's deli and market and every item is imported from Italy. Wander across the room and you'll be immersed in an atmosphere as authentically Italian as it gets. An integral element of Bella Napoli, the pizzeria offers a variety of traditional Italian dishes.

At Bella Napoli, the ambiance of a true Italian ristorante, classic Italian recipes, warm friendly service and a renowned wine list culminate in an Italian dining experience you're sure to fall in love with.

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michaelVIP

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

Delicious dining experience. The eggplant parm was the best. Great reasonably priced wine. Exceptional service. Love this restaurant !

Bo Lings - Plaza

4.8

4.8 (7)

$30 and under

Asian

E. Kansas City

About the restaurant

Dining at Bo Lings is a culinary experience. Dishes are authentic, fresh, and innovative. You will find favorites from all over China as well as original chef-driven specials you have never tried before. We always use the freshest ingredients we can find and make all dishes to order. Our tag line, “Chinese, Please,” covers the continent and you are invited to taste our world.

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Beth

Dined on Dec 9, 2024

Our sever was great. Food was good and our 3 kids loved it.

The Westside Local

4.8

4.8 (1846)

$30 and under

American

Kansas City

About the restaurant

The Westside Local offers seasonal comfort food with class, sourced as locally as possible. Enjoy it all with extensive beer and wine lists in our historic wood-beam and brick dining room, grapevine covered beer garden, or dashing little bar. Or just order some Carry out for that quiet evening at home.

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Jenny

Dined today

Fantastic night out with my company! Loved everything!

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Popular dish

Kale Salad

Extra Virgin - Kansas City

4.8

4.8 (1966)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Kansas City

About the restaurant

James Beard Award Winning Chef Michael Smith's latest culinary creation is Extra Virgin, located in Kansas City's historic Crossroad's Art's District. Open to rave reviews in December 2008, Extra Virgin serves Mediterranean Tapas and has an extensive wine list and full cocktail menu. We offer patio dining for 50 people & private dining for 30 people.

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Adriana

Dined 5 days ago

Ben was a perfect server. Our party delayed and unfortunately not all could make it but the service was perfect. A wonderful reunion of friendship was celebrated! I've lived away from KC for some time now and this was a treat to be served for such a long time homecoming. Extra virgin was a delight and so accommodating. Thank you yo all staff but special shout out to Ben and Jason!

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Popular dish

Chickpea Fries

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Grilled Bread & Ricotta

Union on the Hill

4.8

4.8 (68)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Kansas City

About the restaurant

Union on the Hill is a modern American restaurant with a flare, located in the heart of Union Hill at the crossroads of McGee & Gillham at 2976 Gillham Rd 64108. Union on the Hill is a neighborhood spot with a polished feel. It's a place to meet with friends, gather with family, or to celebrate a special occasion. Chef George creates dishes that leave you craving more. Among the most popular are the Filet Meatloaf, Lobster Roll, and the Sea Scallops. Union on the Hill offers lunch, brunch and dinner.

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Sara Elizabeth

Dined 3 days ago

Menu had a good variety. Drinks were fun! Staff was friendly.

Jack Stack Barbecue - Freight House

4.8

4.8 (3015)

$30 and under

Barbecue

Crossroads / Freight District / Boulevard

About the restaurant

"Highest-rated barbecue in the country!" - Zagat Survey

Jack Stack Barbecue originated in Kansas City in 1957, by Russ Fiorella in a traditional storefront barbecue, with a modest selection of 5 or 6 items. Jack Fiorella, the eldest son, worked with his father until 1974 when he decided to branch off and start Fiorella's Jack Stack of Martin City.

To stand out in the competitive KC barbecue scene of the mid 1970's, Jack and Delores, began cooking with Gourmet Hickory Wood and created the most extensive barbecue menu in the country. The menu included Certified Angus Beef steaks, tender chicken, award-winning lamb ribs, and mouth-watering sides like Hickory Pit Beans and Cheesy Corn Bake.

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Daniel

Dined 1 day ago

Jack Stack at the Freight House is our favorite barbecue restaurant. The food quality is the best, the BBQ beans are amazing, the have so much meat in them you could almost make a meal, the coleslaw is the best anywhere. The ambience at the Freight House is simply amazing.

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Popular dish

Lamb Ribs

Seasons 52 - Kansas City

4.7

4.7 (5073)

$31 to $50

American

Plaza / Brookside

About the restaurant

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.

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Loren

Dined 5 days ago

The best food and service at a restaurant in a long time. I love the farmers chicken soup and the naked cheeseburger at lunch. Michael K who served the table gave excellent attention to the needs of our table.

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Popular dish

Lump Crab And Shrimp-Stuffed Mushrooms

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ROASTED MUSHROOM

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Wood-Grilled Shrimp And Grits

Jack Stack Barbecue - Martin City

4.8

4.8 (1106)

$30 and under

Barbecue

Martin City

About the restaurant

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Kim

Dined 2 days ago

Service was wonderful and food was exceptional as always! I still miss the old Jack Stack, the new one is too sterile and doesn’t have enough to make it look like a true bbq joint. Food is still the same though!

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Popular dish

Crown Prime Beef Rib

Conductor Club

4.9

4.9 (413)

$31 to $50

Cocktail Bar

E. Kansas City

About the restaurant

Tucked away in a hidden corner of historic Union Station, the Conductor Club is a unique rotating themed cocktail bar. We feature a specialty cocktails, small bites from Pierpont's kitchen and lots of fun.

*All guests must be 21+ years old. Reservations are exclusively through OpenTable. Kitchen is open until 9pm on weekdays and 10pm on weekends.

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Jorjana

Dined 7 days ago

The baked pimento cheese was delicious! Drinks - I Suggest We All Hold on… TIGHTLY!, Milk & Cookies for Santa, The Northern Lights, Here We've Only Got One Rule, Latitude 66°30', and All Aboard. Cocktails were very good and well presented.

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