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A photo of Cru Bistro & Bottles restaurant
1. Cru Bistro & Bottles
4.5
Awesome(115)
££££
• Bistro • Kansas City
Booked 19 times today
Nostalgic bistro and wine bar in Kansas City’s Brookside neighborhood with seasonal European-American cuisine, classic cocktails warm hospitality, and a cozy setting.The vision of husband-and-wife co-founders Hannah Koenig and Avery Bailey, Cru thoughtfully contributes to KC’s rich culinary history through comforting, eclectic American cuisine with deep European influences. The restaurant's design evokes the warmth and casual elegance of the historic neighborhood that serves as our inspiration. The menu spotlights a seasonal selection of dishes that change frequently with an emphasis on locally sourced proteins and produce including: salads, imported cheese, charcuterie, risotto, fish and steak. Wine is paramount to the Cru experience, with a 200+ bottle-deep list, and a 20+ by-the-glass selection gracing the menu at all times. Classic cocktails honor the craftsmanship and history of Kansas City distilleries as does the curated collection of beers from local breweries.
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2. True Food Kitchen - Kansas City
4.2
Awesome(1482)
££££
• American • Plaza / Brookside
Booked 14 times today
True Food Kitchen believes that the food you crave can also make you feel great. Our scratch-made, chef-crafted menu celebrates seasonal ingredients, bold flavors, and proudly sourced produce and proteins, creating dishes that are as nourishing as they are crave-worthy.From 100% Grass-Fed Burgers, Pizzas made on an in-house fermented Sourdough Crust, perfectly curated Bowls & Salads, to vibrant cocktails and indulgent shareables, every dish is designed to spark togetherness, joy, and bold satisfaction. Whether you’re joining us for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch, True Food Kitchen is the perfect place to connect, celebrate, and discover just how good real food can be.
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3. JJ's Restaurant
4.4
Awesome(1996)
££££
• American • Plaza / Brookside
Booked 22 times today
Our James Beard Award(2025) nominated wine list and beverage program is the big draw, but our steaks and seafood are the unsung heroes of the menu. For over 40 years, we have been the go to spot for wine, but many know us as their favorite neighborhood. We also have an outstanding happy hour M-F 3-6pm. Sunday 4-6pm.
A photo of Ocean Prime - Kansas City restaurant
4. Ocean Prime - Kansas City
4.8
Exceptional(1999)
££££
• Seafood • Kansas City
Booked 27 times today
Located at 46 Penn Centre, adjacent to Kansas City's iconic Country Club Plaza, Ocean Prime is a nationally acclaimed, dynamic seafood & steakhouse from the award-winning Cameron Mitchell Restaurants. Ocean Prime delivers an elevated experience with exceptional ambiance, a chef-curated menu, signature handcrafted cocktails, Wine Spectator honored wine list and genuine hospitality. Reservations are recommended. Ocean Prime strives to provide an elegant, fine dining atmosphere. Our associates’ priority is to ensure your experience is memorable. We ask that our guests choose attire that is both polished and suited to our restaurant. THANK YOU FOR NOT WEARING: Clothing emitting excessive marijuana odor, Excessively revealing clothing or exposed undergarments , Clothing with offensive language or graphics. Admittance to Ocean Prime is at the discretion of management who reserves the right to refuse service to patrons who are inappropriately dressed. We appreciate your cooperation.
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5. Gram & Dun at the Country Club Plaza
4.6
Exceptional(4766)
££££
• Contemporary American • Plaza / Brookside
Booked 36 times today
Gram & Dun brings culinarily-driven fare, while paying special attention to pairing food with libations. It's a place “for the people” where you can relax and enjoy the neighborhood vibe while we test theories of food, drink and the evolution of good times. Our local owners and staff bring a unique, modern environment to this ideal Plaza location where we have revived the best patio in town, making Gram & Dun an enticing landmark for locals and visitors alike. In addition, Gram & Dun honors the traditional by bringing revered dishes to the forefront and adding our own special touch, and welcomes seasonality as the year progresses, all in an effort to provide the best to patrons with exquisite taste. Gram & Dun: sophisticated, soulful and crafted.
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6. North Italia – Kansas City
4.7
Exceptional(3726)
££££
• Italian • Leawood
Booked 107 times today
At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.
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7. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Kansas City - Plaza, MO
4.5
Awesome(7125)
££££
• American • Kansas City
Booked 38 times today
Award-Winning Wines | Craveable Dishes | Innovative Cocktails | Wine Country Hospitality The inspiration behind Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants was the desire to bring the Wine Country experience to all of America by combining a Napa-style tasting room with a modern casual restaurant. Built upon the belief that food and wine have the ability to forge lasting connections, Cooper's Hawk is home to one of the world's largest wine clubs.
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8. NOUR'S
4.8
Exceptional(38)
££££
• Lebanese • Midtown-Westport
Booked 10 times today
Lebanese-inspired food is food of the heart — meant to be shared, passed, dipped, savored. It’s comfort food, community food, food that tells a story. For Chef Marwan, it was also healing food. He returned to the flavors of his childhood: roasted eggplant, bright herbs, warm spices, hand-rolled grape leaves, slow-cooked stews. Every dish at Nour’s is an offering — not just of flavor, but of memory, resilience, and love.
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9. Room 39 - Midtown
4.7
Exceptional(1167)
££££
• Farm-to-table • Kansas City
Booked 39 times today
Discover Room 39—where farm-sourced ingredients inspire every meal, from breakfast through dinner. Led by chef-owner Ted Habiger, our menus evolve daily with local producers’ freshest offerings, and our award-winning wine list is curated by expert sommeliers to perfectly complement each dish. For over 20 years, we’ve welcomed guests into a cozy space filled with art, travel, and the personal passions we love to share. Located in the heart of Kansas City’s 39th Street, Room 39 is dedicated to great food and wine enjoyed among good friends in a setting that feels like home.
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10. Grand Street - Plaza
4.8
Exceptional(2670)
££££
• Contemporary American • Plaza / Brookside
Booked 15 times today
For over 30 years, locally owned and operated Grand Street has been a Kansas City favorite for its modern American cuisine. Located in the heart of the Country Club Plaza, our restaurant is the perfect retreat for indelible dining and events. Our food is simple, elegant, and exciting. The exceptional cuisine paired with the upscale decor of the newly remodeled restaurant are sure to make Grand Street a dining experience you will remember. Our chefs are dedicated to ensure your culinary experience will be fulfilled while our service team aims to provide the highest level of hospitality.

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