Diners' Choice: American restaurants in Kansas City / Kansas

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Updated March 05, 2025

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The Westside Local

4.9

4.9 (1870)

$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.

Top review

Brian

Dined 6 days ago

Always fantastic. Great place. Service is great.

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Popular dish

Kale Salad

Elderslie Farm

4.8

4.8 (618)

$50 and over

American

Wichita

About the restaurant

Elderslie offers an exceptional dining experience in a beautiful, peaceful country setting.

Our menu showcases ingredients sourced locally in creative, seasonal dishes that are flavorful and interesting as well as beautiful.

Dietary requests are happily accommodated; make a note in your reservation or give us a call.

Reservations are required for the Chef's Tasting Menu. Walk-ins for the main Dinner Menu are welcome.

Please note that cancellations made with less than 48 hours notice are subject to a $30 per person cancellation charge.

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Jennifer

Dined 3 days ago

It was amazing! Cant wait to try their brunch. I highly recommend.

Brown & Loe

4.8

4.8 (1757)

$30 and under

American

Downtown / River Market

About the restaurant

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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Justin

Dined 2 days ago

We had a wonderful birthday brunch for a friend. The food was amazing and the staff were friendly and just the right amount of attentive.

First Mile Kitchen

4.8

4.8 (58)

$31 to $50

American

Wichita

About the restaurant

Chef Nick Korbee is bringing locally grown, seasonally driven, elevated cuisine to Wichita, KS.
Winner of Kansas Restaurant & Hospitality Association's(KHRA) best new concept award, & several other accolades; including best cocktail & best brunch bite, the First Mile Team will deliver an amazing culinary experience.
Located in famous Bradley Fair, upon arrival you will be greeted by an open concept kitchen with a wood-burning fire hearth.
Guests can relax by the fireplace lounge while enjoying our sommelier-tailored wine list, craft cocktail menu, locally sourced beer, or even an extensive non-alcoholic list of craft mocktails, N/A beer and N/A wine.
Settle in & Listen to records at our amazing bar.
Our ash bar was crafted by hand through local carpenters sourcing all material from Kansas.
We have an extensive collection of vinyl records & you can oftentimes find our owners playing music during dinner service. Feel free to bring your favorite record & we will spin it for you!

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AggieMac

Dined 2 days ago

We were there for brunch. The southwest eggs were delicious! And the house made hot sauce added just the right amount of flavor and heat. The service was prompt and very pleasant. We will definitely go back again.

Yard House - Kansas City, MO

4.8

4.8 (554)

$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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Morgan

Dined on Feb 10, 2025

It was great. Even though there was a problem with our order, they took care of it like pros. It didn’t take away from our experience.

Paulo and Bill's

4.7

4.7 (42)

$31 to $50

American

Shawnee

About the restaurant

Paulo & Bill Restaurant in Shawnee serves up well-presented seafood and Italian cuisine including the classics and more modern choices.Paulo & Bill Restaurant offers appetizers that include garlic bread, wood-fired salmon salad, calamari, crab cakes and goat cheese bruschetta. Pasta options can be made gluten free and include the house-made gnocchi, wild mushroom ravioli and lasagna. Guests can choose entrées like the chicken piccata and Mama Mia grilled beef tenderloin with whipped potatoes. There is also a wood-fired oven with a number of pizza selections, such as peppered chicken and applewood smoked bacon. Paulo & Bill Restaurant has an outdoor seating area, a kids' menu and a special happy hour menu that includes small plates, such as lasagna rolls and sausage or beef tenderloin flatbreads. There is also brunch available. Special wine dinners are offered throughout the year with vintages paired with each course.

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KarenVIP

Dined 2 days ago

good time good food excellent service from alex thanks

Whiskey River Pizza & Pub

4.6

4.6 (105)

$30 and under

American

Parkville

About the restaurant

Borne from a passion for hospitality and the pursuit of excellent spirits, Whiskey River is a celebration of old whiskey and new encounters. A taste for intriguing conversations and a thirst for delightful creations.

Grab a glass, raise a toast, take a swig, make a moment. Here’s to common people and rare whiskey!

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Kim

Dined 5 days ago

Best burger in area. All the food is great…pizza and salads too.

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Experience

Colonel's Lounge

Noka

4.7

4.7 (155)

$50 and over

American

Kansas City

About the restaurant

The dining experience at Noka is about inviting guests to immerse within the familiar, while our senses simultaneously transport us somewhere new. Primitive yet modern, our dining space offers many different avenues—whether you’re looking for an intimate experience near the bar, a hands-on culinary view into our live-fire kitchen at the Chef’s Counter, or feel like dipping out of your comfort zone at one of our communal-style tables, there truly is a little something for everyone. So venture in soon, we look forward to hosting you.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 2 days ago

The food and ambiance exceeded our expectations. Our server/service was amazing, thoughtful, and genuine. Amante has created another wonderful restaurant concept in Kansas City. We had an unforgettable experience and we will be back!

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Experience

HALF-OFF SUSHI!

Experience

TUESDAY - HAPPY HOUR ALL DAY

Scratch Gourmet Kitchen

4.7

4.7 (195)

$31 to $50

American

Prairie Village

About the restaurant

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".

Top review

Amy

Dined 2 days ago

Perfect setting for an intimate dinner. Beautiful presentation of delicious salmon, chilean sea bass as well as steak, and lovely craft cocktails! We were so happy to finally have had the opportunity to eat at Scratch :)

The Savoy

4.6

4.6 (1074)

$30 and under

Unspecified

Kansas City

About the restaurant

The Savoy is a creative effort to honor our rich history while also looking to the future. As we focus on a progressive style of Midwest hospitality, we aim to use classic techniques with contemporary touches in our kitchen. Our food is thoughtful, yet approachable as we pride ourselves on welcoming all guests from all walks of life.

Our focus on seasonal ingredients from local farmers gives us deep ties in our community and allows us to use the highest quality products for our dishes. Our evolving and interesting cocktail and wine lists reproduce this idea of using products from local distilleries and family-owned vineyards to give our guests classic yet progressive options to enhance your dining experience.

Come as you are, for a special occasion or just a casual night out in the historic district of Kansas City, we look forward to welcoming you to our space.

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Bob

Dined on Feb 22, 2025

Great service throughout the evening. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their food. Best steaks we’ve had in a long time.

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