Best Neighborhood Gem Restaurants in Downtown / River Market

Ryan took good care of us! Much appreciated. A little noisy in our section, but mainly because of one loud couple. Would love to see a better selection of wine by the glass for such a nice restaurant. There wasn’t even one California Chardonnay to choose from. Thank you, Carolyn Loew

It’s always a beautiful experience dining here. We always get our reservations down in the supper club and we were sat right away for Valentine’s Day. Beautiful band, fun, nice waitress, and huge shout out to the hostess with the brown hair who took a bunch of pictures for me at the bar. She is the MVP!

I recently dined at Grunauer and had a wonderful experience. The ambiance was warm and inviting, with a cozy yet sophisticated atmosphere. I started with the lobster bisque, which was rich, creamy, and full of deep seafood flavors. It had a smooth texture with just the right balance of seasoning. Next, I tried the sweet potato soup, which was a pleasant surprise—velvety, slightly sweet, and well-spiced, making it a comforting and flavorful choice. For the main course, I had the salmon, which was perfectly cooked—moist on the inside with a beautifully crisp exterior. The seasoning complemented the natural flavor of the fish without overpowering it. The dish was well-plated and paired nicely with the sides. Overall, the service was excellent, with attentive and friendly staff. Grunauer truly delivers on quality and flavor, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a refined yet hearty dining experience in Kansas City. I’ll definitely be returning!

Great experience as always. Great service, creative but value-conscious menu. Four of us dined with each having something different and each raving about the quality and tastiness of the food. Chef-created American dishes are fantastic and large portions so that you're not starving in two hours as you may be when eating chef-created dishes at other locations. Have always had great food, great service and great variety in food.

went there for a pre-Valentines Day dinner. It was great. I had PeI oysters on the half shell and they were sweet and delicious. My wife had a cup of lobster bisque which was excellent. I then had the scallops which were delicious and my wife had the french creole orrichette which was a huge portion and very good. Out server was excellent.