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A photo of Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Kansas City - Plaza, MO restaurant
4.4
Awesome(6691)
Price: Moderate
• American • Kansas City
Booked 158 times today
Experience the perfect fusion of award-winning wines, Napa-style tasting rooms, and modern casual dining at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants. Enjoy contemporary American cuisine influenced by international flavors from our scratch kitchen. Each dish is expertly paired with our selection of wines for the best food and wine match. Whether you explore the tasting room for a pre- or post-dinner adventure or join the world's largest wine club, we believe in the power of food and wine to create lasting connections. Dining reservations are highly recommended, but walk-in guests are always welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis. Gluten-free and vegetarian dishes are available.
A photo of Cafe Provence restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(4563)
Price: Expensive
• French American • Prairie Village
Booked 23 times today
Café Provence serves seasonal, locally inspired French food in a casual, friendly atmosphere. Family owned and operated for more than 20 years, Café Provence has been honored as one of the Top 100 Restaurants in the U.S., Top 10 French Restaurants in the U.S., Top 25 Service in the U.S., and Best Restaurant in Kansas City.Café Provence has been honored by Zagat as the best restaurant in Kansas City. It joins the top 46 restaurants in the United States given this honor in their respective cities, such as Joel Robuchon, Las Vegas, Le Bernadin, NYC, Gary Danko, San Francisco and more.Visit us on www.cafeprovencekc.com À bientôt!
A photo of Scratch Gourmet Kitchen restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(171)
Price: Expensive
• American • Prairie Village
Booked 1 time today
Enjoy a night of fine wine, mixologist made cocktails and elevated comfort food at a locally owned casual fine dining restaurant in the Shops of Prairie Village. From humble beginnings as a small catering company we have transformed into a one-of-a-kind small boutique restaurant that provides a private and intimate dining experience focused on the food at the table and personal interactions with our team. Come experience the culinary expertise of Chef Taylor Hindman alongside 2024 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence wine program featuring more than 165 unique wine selections curated by our owner Tyler Morrison. Scratch is a small gem of a restaurant that provides a surprise and delight as we continue to grow. Since our opening in 2021, Scratch has been awarded Best New Restaurant in Johnson County in 2022 by The Shawnee Mission Post, 2023 Best Caterer in Johnson County, Finalist for Best New Restaurant by KC Magazine, and 2023 Yelp's "People Love Us".
A photo of Fogo de Chao - Kansas City restaurant
4.3
Awesome(2906)
Price: Moderate
• Brazilian • Plaza / Brookside
Booked 92 times today
Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.
A photo of Kona Grill - Kansas City restaurant
3.5
Very Good(2372)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Plaza / Brookside
Booked 73 times today
Welcome to Kona Grill in Country Club Plaza, Kansas City’s premier shopping, dining, and entertainment district. occasion really. Kona Grill is a classic American Grill with great steak and seafood - complemented by the best choice of sushi and margaritas at any grill in America. Kona Grill features a global menu of contemporary American favorites, award-winning sushi, and specialty craft cocktails in a polished, casual atmosphere. From brunch & lunch to dinner & happy hour, the restaurant offers a range of freshly prepared dishes from the grill, seasonal menu items and fan-favorite dishes across all dayparts. Kona Grill offers both indoor and outdoor patio dining at all its locations, $3, $6, $9 happy hour offered weekdays & NEW weekend brunch, guided by a passion for quality food and exceptional service.
A photo of The Melting Pot - Kansas City restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(3726)
Price: Expensive
• Fondue • Plaza / Brookside
Booked 77 times today
At The Melting Pot, fun is cooked up fondue style, creating an out of the ordinary dining experience. You'll discover all the ingredients for a perfect evening, including attentive service, private tables, & an atmosphere of casual elegance. In addition to the cheese & chocolate fondues which have made The Melting Pot famous, they offer a fine selection of beef, chicken, seafood, & vegetarian entrees, as well as an exceptional wine list & a full bar. You may enjoy a romantic evening for two, a special occasion with fifty of your closest friends, a dining experience to impress your boss, or a night out with the family. Whatever the occasion, an evening at The Melting Pot is always a celebration. Call directly to inquire about the Romance Packages in The Melting Pot’s private celebration booths for two.
A photo of Verbena restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1123)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Kansas City
Booked 25 times today
Whether you’re in the mood for an intimate upscale dinner, a casual lunch on the patio, or simply a drink and bite at the bar, Verbena offers an unforgettable experience.Enjoy seasonally inspired cuisine with a focus on fresh seafood, an extensive wine list, craft cocktails, and exceptional service.
A photo of Spectators Gastro-Pub restaurant
3.4
Very Good(39)
Price: Moderate
• Gastro Pub • Crossroads / Freight District / Boulevard
Spectators Gastro-Pub is an exciting casual dining experience for hotel guests, as well as local cliental looking for great food, good wine and well-crafted beers. Spectators has incorporated healthy options and regional cuisines. We’ve combined beer inspired food, paired it with specialty crafted beer to create a magnificent gastro experience.
A photo of J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood - Overland Park restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(8612)
Price: Expensive
• Steak • Overland Park
Booked 53 times today
J. Gilbert's is an "upscale casual" steakhouse serving prime-aged beef cooked over a mesquite wood-fired grill. Guests enjoy various cuts of steak, fresh seafood (including award-winning crab cakes) & other house made favorites like the Blue Cheese potato chips & Chocolate Velvet Cake. The cozy atmosphere includes, rich wood, brick & soft lighting where you can enjoy an intimate table or host a private party. The extensive martini & wine list offers the perfect compliment to an excellent meal delivered with attentive service. J. Gilbert's is open for dinner 7 days a week and can be booked for private luncheons. Reservations are highly recommended.
A photo of Brown & Loe restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1719)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown / River Market
Booked 27 times today
Set in Kansas City’s historic City Market, Brown and Loe Restaurant’s inviting atmosphere is a blend of “big city” bistro with the welcoming casual flavor of a neighborhood favorite. Housed in a former Merchant’s Bank constructed in 1920, the restaurant honors the architectural details of the two-story building which features a façade of plate glass and verde marble floors and walls. In the 1940’s, Brown and Loe was originally a produce broker with offices on the second floor of the Merchant’s Bank building. The new Brown and Loe Restaurant celebrates the techniques of curing, pickling and smoking meats, beautifully interpreted into marvelous American comfort cuisine. This is a true local venue, evidenced by the restaurant’s allegiance to the resident farmers and food artisans who supply most of the restaurant’s fresh ingredients. Brown and Loe Restaurant is the second dining concept introduced by Harry Murphy, owner of the City Market’s popular Harry’s Country Club.

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  • Helena
    Miami - Dade •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    This was our first time here we went for Brunch and we were not disappointed at all! The service was exceptional! Our waitress explained the menu and we wanted the full experience and she said we wouldn’t be disappointed and we weren’t!! The food was very well presented, fresh and environment was clean. The food was delicious the meats were well cooked and the drinks were delicious also if you wanted your meat cooked a certain way they will do it! They even paid attention to that it was our Anniversary (some establishments don’t always pay attention to what’s written in the reservations) they allowed us to select a dessert from their dessert menu which was a nice selection. The only disappointment I would say which is minor is when the dessert was brought out I wanted to get a picture of the plate, the waitress said they were going to write happy anniversary on it but when it was brought out, we had the molten cake with ice cream and the ice cream and smeared the writing on the plate you couldn’t see what it said anymore🙁 Besides that minor thing everything was excellent. Definitely a must try and if you haven’t ever been when you go make sure you enjoy the whole experience you will not be disappointed! My husband even loved it! On a scale from 1-10 We definitely gave it a 9.5 we can’t wait to go back for another date night we are looking forward to trying their dinner.
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    Fogo de Chao - Kansas CityPrice: Moderate• Brazilian• Plaza / Brookside
    4.3
  • Michelle
    Kansas City / Kansas •11 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Was wonderful. Our server was lovely. Food was soooo good!
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    Kona Grill - Kansas CityPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Plaza / Brookside
    3.5
  • Julie
    Kansas City / Kansas •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Loved everything was wonderful! However we were sat at a tiny table in corner by window and we could not move our legs. Very uncomfortable. That table looks right at the table 3 feet away. Felt like I was apart of their conversation. I am sure they felt like they were being spied on.
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    Cafe ProvencePrice: Expensive• French American• Prairie Village
    4.9
  • JaneVIP
    Kansas City / Kansas •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Best meal we’ve had in a long time! Loved everything from the drinks to the bruschetta (incredible!!) to the perfectly cooked filet. Wish we’d left room for dessert. Next time! Such a darling, classy, quaint place. Cannot wait to go back!
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    Scratch Gourmet KitchenPrice: Expensive• American• Prairie Village
    4.6
  • DebraVIP
    Kansas City / Kansas •15 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Coopers Hawk was the perfect place for our annual Best Friends Christmas Happy Hour. Attentive service from all staff members who helped us, great food and beverage selections, and terrific atmosphere. Brennan took great care of us. He is very knowledgeable about the wine and the menu, and checked on us often. Definitely going back to Coopers Hawk!
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    Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Kansas City - Plaza, MOPrice: Moderate• American• Kansas City
    4.4
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