Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in Kansas City / Kansas

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Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for the best value restaurants in Kansas City / Kansas? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Bella Napoli

4.9

4.9 (354)

$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.

Top review

Kim

Dined 1 day ago

Absolutely delicious food and excellent service ... all very much worth the crowded spaces and noise level! Friendly, too ... just a great, casual local place to go for a wonderful meal any night of the week. You should definitely plan to book a table ahead of time!

The Westside Local

4.9

4.9 (1852)

$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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AnnVIP

Dined 4 days ago

I am a Foodie and tough critic. My lunch at WSL was great, so I brought back hubs for dinner. FIRST AND FOREMOST, I had planned to take my daughter with us, but our reservation got cancelled due to snow storm. UPON ARRIVAL, the Hostess apologized for the (valid) weather cancellation and asked me if MY DAUGHTER GOT BACK TO IL. ❤️ What?!? SO KIND, SO LOCAL. ❤️ Food was divine, expertly prepared and presented. Service was grand. Very affordable, great VALUE. Ty!

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Popular dish

Kale Salad

Faulkner's Ranch

4.9

4.9 (87)

$31 to $50

American

South Kansas City

About the restaurant

Jolly is Where Your Favorite Hallmark Christmas Movie Meets Nashville Honky Tonk!
Faulkner’s fusion of festive food and beverages, served in their over-the-top western themed event barn, are sure to sleigh your holiday!

After your 2 hour reservation inside Jolly you’ll exit into the indoor barnyard filled with Faulkner’s party animals where you can have another round with the llamas, goats, and sheep!

Reservations are required. All guests must be age 21 & over.

Currently booking reservations for groups of 17 or less.
Parties greater than 17 please call us directly (816)761-5055 to book!

Pricing Information: $15 per person for 2 hour reservation plus craft cocktails and small bite menu items.
Larger parties over 10 must choose to split the bill evenly or settle the the entire amount on one tab.

Top review

Erin

Dined on Dec 19, 2024

Jolly is now my favorite Christmas pop-up! The decorations were SO amazing and festive, and the country-western, "hard candy Christmas" twist definitely made for a unique and fun vibe. The drinks were great.

Extra Virgin - Kansas City

4.8

4.8 (1975)

$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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CarrieVIP

Dined 2 days ago

The service is amazing along with the food! I’ve never been disappointed.

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Popular dish

Chickpea Fries

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Grilled Bread & Ricotta

Cafe Provence

4.9

4.9 (4588)

$31 to $50

French / American

Prairie Village

About the restaurant

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!

Top review

KrisVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Food never disappoints, always excellently prepared.

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Popular dish

Tarte Tatin

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Un Crumble de Foie Gras

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Quiche Lorraine

Yard House - Kansas City, MO

4.9

4.9 (556)

$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.

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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!

Renaissance Cafe

4.8

4.8 (847)

$30 and under

Italian

Salina

About the restaurant

Authentic Northern Italian Cuisine. Including in house made breads, pastas and desserts. Exciting menu of steaks, chops, seafood and other surprises.

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Billie

Dined on Dec 22, 2024

Everything was fabulous! Hands down best restaurant around!

Jack Stack Barbecue - Freight House

4.8

4.8 (3047)

$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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SallyVIP

Dined 5 days ago

We had a great server, Kim, and he was very attentive to our needs.

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Popular dish

Lamb Ribs

Grünauer

4.9

4.9 (5323)

$31 to $50

Austrian

Crossroads / Freight District / Boulevard

About the restaurant

Grünauer offers a classic Viennese gasthaus menu in the beautiful, historic Freighthouse. Located just north of Union Station in KC's premier dining and arts neighborhood- The Crossroads, Grünauer has been serving authentic Austrian and Central European cuisine since 2010 (with a focus on German and Hungarian as well). A beautiful biergarten, a gorgeous full bar and a lofted event space all add to the ambience and character of this KC classic. Make your reservation today! Classic dishes such as Hungarian beef gulasch (goulash), wiener schnitzel, apple strudel and more are always available. Frequent seasonal changes to our menu allow us to incorporate local produce, hiqh quality proteins and other items that are not available year round.

Top review

Kristin

Dined 3 days ago

Our waitress was very attentive and sweet. Gave great recommendations. Everyone we interacted with was friendly. Food was amazing from the soup to entree to dessert. Went for restaurant week and absolutely will be back again!

Georges French Bistro

4.9

4.9 (2121)

$31 to $50

French

Wichita

About the restaurant

A perfect setting for modern French cuisine located in the heart of College Hill. Now serving dinner and catering menu options.

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Maryanne

Dined 7 days ago

Food was delicious. Our server Jimmy was knowledgeable and very friendly. Calamari was the best I had! Tables are very close together though, maybe trying to recreate an actual French experience?

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