Kansas City is brimming with restaurant choices. There are so many types of food and ways to enjoy it, and sometimes it seems a bit overwhelming that Kansas City has just about all of them. We here at Only In Kansas City have discovered a magical list of the 10 best restaurants, and what do we do with them? We show them to you! Make sure to add them to your bucket lists! Without further ado, here’s the Top 10 Kansas City Restaurants in order:
- Stroud’s Restaurant - 5410 NE Oak Ridge Rd., Kansas City, Missouri
Roland S/Yelp
Jessica T/Yelp Stroud’s is known for their delicious fried chicken, and it’s almost guaranteed that the restaurant is full on a Friday or Saturday night. The food is wonderful, and they’re busy for good reason!
- Pierpont’s at Union Station - 30 W Pershing Rd., Ste 900, Kansas City, Missouri
Pierpont’s at Union Station/Yelp
Pierpont’s at Union Station/Yelp In addition to a fantastic menu, they also have a crazy bar that’s full with all sorts of wines and spirits. On my list to order every visit is the lobster claw mac and their garlic smashed potatoes.
- Bristol Seafood Grill - 51 E 14th St., Kansas City, Missouri
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Caitlin C/Yelp We all know Bristol is great at seafood, but can you sea how good their food is? My personal favorite is the seared Ahi.
- Char Bar - 4050 Pennsylvania Ave., Kansas City, Missouri
Jason A/Yelp
Maria J/Yelp If you’re a pickle type of person, Char Bar has some great ones. Otherwise, cheese grits and their brisket are my personal favorites in town. They’re always cooking up good food!
- Beer Kitchen - 435 Westport Rd., Kansas City, Missouri
Keith R/Yelp
Matt E/Yelp Some of the best burgers I’ve ever eaten came from Beer Kitchen. They pair perfectly with many of their beers, of which they have many varieties.
- Grünauer - 101 W 22nd St., Kansas City, Missouri
Cristina H/Yelp
Elaine D/Yelp German food? German food! I can’t recommend anything specific on their menu, because it’s all good in its own way! Grünauer does it right.
- Cosentino’s Downtown Market - 10 E 13th St., Kansas City, Missouri
Ivonne A/Yelp
Darrell L/Yelp Though it’s a deli/cafeteria, this spot made the list due to its amazing desserts and freshly prepared hot foods. It’s a fantastic spot for a quick lunch!
- Gram & Dun - 600 Ward Pkwy., Kansas City, Missouri
David S/Yelp
Michael A/Yelp The food here sometimes runs a little out of the ordinary, but the burnt ends mac and cheese is some of the best I’ve had! Their shrimp and grits are also quite popular with many guests.
- Jack Stack Barbecue (Freight House) - 101 W 22nd St., Kansas City, Missouri
Dan B/Yelp
Anthony N/Yelp To be fair, it was hard to pick just one of their locations, but you’ve got a great chance no matter which one you pick. Any Jack Stack Barbecue will leave you satisfied and full of our signature dish.
- Q39 - 1000 W 39th St., Kansas City, Missouri
John N/Yelp
Christopher D/Yelp More barbecue? Of course! We aren’t famous for it for nothing! Q39 does an excellent job of ensuring that every bite is as good as the last, and the meats are all prepared perfectly. There’s not much more to ask for!
Who else do you think should be on this list? Tell us in the comments below! Also check out this list if you’re looking for the 10 most iconic foods that Kansas City is known for.
Roland S/Yelp
Jessica T/Yelp
Stroud’s is known for their delicious fried chicken, and it’s almost guaranteed that the restaurant is full on a Friday or Saturday night. The food is wonderful, and they’re busy for good reason!
Pierpont’s at Union Station/Yelp
In addition to a fantastic menu, they also have a crazy bar that’s full with all sorts of wines and spirits. On my list to order every visit is the lobster claw mac and their garlic smashed potatoes.
Andrew S/Yelp
Caitlin C/Yelp
We all know Bristol is great at seafood, but can you sea how good their food is? My personal favorite is the seared Ahi.
Jason A/Yelp
Maria J/Yelp
If you’re a pickle type of person, Char Bar has some great ones. Otherwise, cheese grits and their brisket are my personal favorites in town. They’re always cooking up good food!
Keith R/Yelp
Matt E/Yelp
Some of the best burgers I’ve ever eaten came from Beer Kitchen. They pair perfectly with many of their beers, of which they have many varieties.
Cristina H/Yelp
Elaine D/Yelp
German food? German food! I can’t recommend anything specific on their menu, because it’s all good in its own way! Grünauer does it right.
Ivonne A/Yelp
Darrell L/Yelp
Though it’s a deli/cafeteria, this spot made the list due to its amazing desserts and freshly prepared hot foods. It’s a fantastic spot for a quick lunch!
David S/Yelp
Michael A/Yelp
The food here sometimes runs a little out of the ordinary, but the burnt ends mac and cheese is some of the best I’ve had! Their shrimp and grits are also quite popular with many guests.
Dan B/Yelp
Anthony N/Yelp
To be fair, it was hard to pick just one of their locations, but you’ve got a great chance no matter which one you pick. Any Jack Stack Barbecue will leave you satisfied and full of our signature dish.
John N/Yelp
Christopher D/Yelp
More barbecue? Of course! We aren’t famous for it for nothing! Q39 does an excellent job of ensuring that every bite is as good as the last, and the meats are all prepared perfectly. There’s not much more to ask for!
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